Connect2Hackney , the internal talent partners for the London Borough of Hackney, are currently looking for a passionate, resilient, and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist (EP) to join Hackney's vibrant Education department on a locum basis. Hackney is a borough of immense diversity and creativity, but it also presents unique challenges. We need EPs who are committed to social justice and ready to apply psychology to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. What You'll Be Doing You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality psychological services. Your core responsibilities will include: Completing high-quality psychological advice for Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) within statutory time frames. Providing expert consultation to schools, settings, and parents using a range of psychological frameworks. Supporting school staff through training, supervision,...

Interim Finance Consultant - Debt Raise £650 - £750 per day outside IR35 Midlands / Hybrid 3-6 Months We are working with a private equity-backed business pursuing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, which is currently undertaking a debt raise to support its next phase of growth. The business is seeking an experienced interim professional from a transaction services, corporate finance or transaction advisory background to provide hands-on support throughout the debt-raising process. The Role Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide analytical and transaction-focused support throughout the debt raise, helping to ensure the business is well prepared for engagement with lenders and other external parties. Key responsibilities are likely to include: Supporting the debt-raising process, including financial analysis, information preparation and transaction-related deliverables. Preparing and reviewing financial models, forecasts and...

Secondary Supply Teacher (Day-to-Day) Lambeth & Wandsworth November 2026 Start 160 - 170 per day Are you a qualified Secondary Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities across South West London? Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of secondary schools across Lambeth and Wandsworth to recruit enthusiastic and adaptable teachers for day-to-day supply roles starting in October 2026. Whether you're seeking regular work, part-time opportunities, or the flexibility to fit teaching around other commitments, supply teaching offers the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of school settings while maintaining control over your availability. The Role As a Secondary Supply Teacher, responsibilities may include: Delivering pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 Maintaining a positive, engaging and productive learning environment Managing behaviour in line with individual school policies Supporting students' learning...

Interim Finance Director Location: Newcastle Rate: c. £700-£800 per day Duration: 6 Months+ Start: Immediate Robert Half Finance & Accounting are supporting a PE-backed engineering business in the appointment of an Interim Finance Director. Operating within a highly specialised project-led environment, the business delivers complex engineering solutions to customers across offshore, marine and infrastructure markets. Following a period of significant growth, the organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide commercial and financial leadership during the next phase of development Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with Group leadership, the successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner whilst maintaining oversight of the finance function and supporting the delivery of a substantial project portfolio. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to...

Role: Commercial Manager Position: Contract Location: Somerset Innovation Park/ Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset Days on Site: 3 Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2027 Pay: 464 PAYE - 630 Umbrella Commercial Manager (Turbine Contract) We are seeking a self-driven Commercial Manager to join the Turbine Contract team during an exciting phase of delivery and commercial transformation. The role will support the delivery of the site installation scope for one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will provide commercial support for one or more of the installation packages of the Arabelle Solutions scope, working closely with Project Managers, Project Controls, Planners as well as our supply chain teams in an integrated working environment to ensure effective commercial management throughout the installation phase. This is a unique opportunity to join the project as a new commercial model is being implemented...

Cost Assurance Lead Location: Hybrid Working with occasional travel to Birmingham or other sites when required. Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension) Day Rate: 600- 700 per day Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cost Assurance Lead to join their team and play a pivotal role in delivering commercial assurance, cost optimisation, and analytical challenge across major capital infrastructure programmes. This position is ideal for a professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring value for money while fostering contractor accountability. Key Responsibilities: Lead cost optimisation and commercial assurance activities across significant contracts and programmes, ensuring efficient delivery outcomes. Provide independent challenges to contractor estimates, budget costs, and final account positions, utilising benchmarking, historical data, and should-cost modelling techniques. Support contract award recommendations by...

HSE Professionals - Major Offshore Wind Project (Pre-Assembly, OIV & SOV) Project: Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Location: Dundee Duration: 6 Months (with strong possibility of extension) Pay Rates (Inside IR35): PAYE: 550 / day Umbrella: 734 / day Expenses: Accommodation and travel fully covered The Opportunity We are recruiting for 9 HSE Professionals on behalf of the Principal Contractor to support the delivery of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Project . This campaign spans the onshore quayside pre-assembly hub in Dundee , alongside offshore execution onboard Offshore Installation Vessels (OIV) and Service Operation Vessels (SOV) . To maintain operational flexibility in project planning, we are seeking proactive safety professionals who are comfortable working on-site at the Dundee pre-assembly facility and willing to support vessel-based/offshore phases if needed as the campaign progresses. Key Responsibilities...

Divisional Director - Procurement & Supply Chain Location: UK (Hybrid / Project & Divisional Travel) Engagement: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 strictly (PAYE / Approved Umbrella only) Annual Division Spend: Circa 600m (projected to more than double over the next 3 years) The Role Are you an established senior leader capable of steering procurement and supply chain strategy across a high-performing Tier 1 construction environment? We are seeking a Divisional Director - Procurement & Supply Chain to take strategic ownership of a divisional spend exceeding 600 million annually. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, with matrix accountability to the Divisional Managing Director, you will sit on both the Divisional Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Functional P&SC SLT, serving as a peer to the Divisional Commercial Directors. Over 80% of our delivery is driven through our external partner ecosystem. In this...

Role: Business Architect Position: Contract Location: Bristol/Bridgwater/HPC Days on Site: 1/ hybrid role Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2027 Pay: 464 PAYE - 630 Umbrella Job Purpose The Business Architect is responsible for supporting the Business Architecture Lead in formulating, directing, and the delivery of Business Architecture projects undertaken by the HPC Construction Project. They work in partnership with Senior Managers deploying expert business analysis skill, broad business knowledge and specialist expertise to create solutions that deliver an effective and efficient business operating model. They remain engaged throughout development and implementation to manage requirements change, validate the solution, and prepare the business for implementation. For this role, knowledge and experience of IT Infrastructure projects will be preferred. Principal Accountabilities Engage with relevant stakeholders as the key contact to develop the initial...

Are you a seasoned procurement professional or Quantity Surveyor ready to make a tangible impact on a monumental mega-project? Our client is urgently seeking a delivery-focused hands on person to step in, hit the ground running, and take on high-value, complex packages in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure and want to be part of a major mechanical and electrical project, this is the highly lucrative contract for you. The Details: Role: Senior Procurement Surveyor. Rate: 600 - 650 per day (Umbrella, inside IR35). Contract Duration: ASAP to 31/07/2027. Location: Coleshill, Birmingham Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility Work Arrangement: A SMART working policy with a preference for 3 days in the office per week, though our client is desperate for the right candidate and can offer potential flexibility on this About the Role Working as an extension of their...

Senior Project Manager Warehouse & Logistics Automation Location: Lichfield Duration: 12-month contract Rate: £650 per day Umbrella or £500 per day PAYE + £60 holiday pay I m currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong engineering background to join a major warehouse automation and material handling project in Lichfield. You will be responsible for managing the project through the full lifecycle, from customer engagement and installation through to testing, commissioning and final handover. The Role Project Delivery: Take full ownership of project delivery, managing programmes, budgets, costs, forecasting and reporting. Customer Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Site Management: Coordinate installation managers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams. Engineering & Installation: Oversee the installation of...

Job Title : FM Policy Lead Location: Flexible on location York, Glasgow, London are main sites candidate must be able to travel for Ad hoc meetings Contract Duration : 23/4/27 Daily Rate: £700day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 As a Head of Policy (FM), your main responsibilities will be: Acting as the lead for FM policy development, working in conjunction with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify, develop and embed system change opportunities. Supporting work on in-year business cases and spending review bids in conjunction with the Programme Director and wider OGP teams. Engaging at senior levels, bringing partners together to understand barriers to delivery, test approaches and develop different ways of working. Utilising a range of policy tools and techniques to do so, including workshops and roundtable discussions. Building evidence to inform recommendations on policy change to maximise better outcomes across the public sector estate...

Design Manager - Substations Rate: Up to 750/day (Outside IR35) Duration: Minimum 6 months+ extensions Location: Motherwell (Eurocentral) - Flexible / Hybrid working Sector: Energy Infrastructure Are you an experienced Design Manager with high-voltage electrical substation experience seeking a high-profile, lucrative contract in Scotland? We at Randstad are partnering with a market-leading Tier-1 civil and energy infrastructure contractor to appoint a Design Manager for a major multi-million-pound Substation development in the Central Belt. Key Responsibilities: Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, clients, and supply chains through all project design stages. Ensuring that designs comply with statutory regulations, safety standards, and project-specific requirements. Integrating design programmes with procurement schedules, cost plans, and site construction methods to resolve buildability issues early. Managing project...

Interim Financial Controller VC-Backed Hardware Manufacturing Scale-Up London / Hybrid The Client Harmonic is partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed hardware technology business that combines its own software with a fast-growing physical manufacturing operation, making high-value components for demanding engineering customers. Two years after founding, and having raised significant capital, it has grown into an international group with entities across the UK, US and Europe. The business has scaled faster than its accounting. A Finance Director has recently joined to professionalise the function, a permanent Financial Controller is being recruited for early 2027, and in the meantime the accounts need putting right now. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Financial Controller will start immediately on a full-time basis to stabilise and rebuild the group's accounts ahead of the permanent hire. Day-to-day bookkeeping is...

Interim Group Financial Controller VC-Backed Deep-Tech Infrastructure Scale-Up London The Client Harmonic is delighted to be partnering with a VC-backed deep-tech and infrastructure scale-up that runs a high-volume, asset-backed operating network for some of the UK's best-known e-commerce brands. Backed by leading venture investors, the business has grown revenue more than sevenfold in the last year and is targeting significant further growth next year, with a clear path to profitability. Finance now needs to match the pace and scale of the operation. The Role Reporting to the founder, the Interim Group Financial Controller will take ownership of financial control across the group, leading the existing Financial Controller and bringing the rigour that a business of this scale and pace needs. The immediate priorities are clear: tighten the month-end close and the controls behind it, give the C-suite numbers they can rely on, and make sure the business's...

Job Title : Lead Procurement Manager Location: Hybrid / London (predominately remote occasional travel for meetings) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £700/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23, direct experience is not essential but will be explored further at interview. Significant procurement experience using a range of procedures Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making Excellent stakeholder management skills Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills Awareness of public sector procurement legislation Relevant commercial experience Key Responsibilities: Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development,...

Heavy Civils & Structures Location: North East Scotland Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Months - Scope to extend The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a major infrastructure project, overseeing the delivery of complex heavy civil engineering and structural construction works. The role will focus on managing site operations across reinforced concrete, structural steel, structures, underground infrastructure and associated building works. You will lead site teams and subcontractors, coordinate construction activities and ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and in accordance with the required quality standards. This is a long-term contract opportunity, with the project expected to run until 2028 and potential for extension. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate construction teams and subcontractors across multiple heavy civils and structural work packages. Oversee reinforced concrete, structural steel,...