Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : Senior Project Manager Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract. Location : Windsor - Hybrid (twice a month in office) Rate : 550 - 600 inside umbrella About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives within LRECS as part of the wider Group Functions change agenda. This role will provide dedicated delivery leadership across several concurrent projects, ensuring clear ownership, strong governance and predictable outcomes. The focus is on safely landing complex, cross-functional change that spans...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Pensions Project Manager / Implementation Lead This role will work within Implementations to ensure work is delivered in a consistent and market leading manner. This role is a key part of ensuring ongoing work is delivered effectively for the Administration business. As Pensions Project Manager / Implementation Lead you will report into the Senior Implementations Lead and will be part of the Implementation team. The role will work closely with the Administration business, in particular the Admin Systems and Admin BAU teams, as well as stakeholders from across Isio and third parties. This role can be based in either our Birmingham or Reading city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. What does the role entail? Work within a team to manage Implementation projects. Deliver work in a consistent and efficient manner. Work with stakeholders to understand how processes can be utilised most effectively across the PM team. Play an active role in the delivery of Admin only...

Adult Social Care Team Manager Lead a specialist safeguarding team delivering trauma informed, strengths based practice within adult social care. This role focuses on safeguarding, multi-agency working, care planning and leadership to achieve positive outcomes. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Adult Safeguarding Manager, Social Work Team Leader, Community Services Manager, Adult Services Manager   This role is known internally as a Team Manager PACT (People Achieving Change Together) Team - Adult Social Care   SALARY: £57,870 to £61,269 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Adult Social Care Team Manager to lead a newly established service supporting...

Project Manager Location : Sandhurst Rate : £475 per day Limited or PAYE Umbrella About the Role Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a major scheme from governance stage through to completion and handover. This high-value project has a strong focus on civils and MEICA works and will play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure improvements. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Manage the project from governance and funding stage through to completion and handover, ensuring effective delivery across all phases. ECI & Planning: Lead Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities, influencing and...

Job Title: Costing & Reporting Finance Manager Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (hybrid) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: c. 55,000 - 65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Our client is seeking a Finance Manager with extensive Costing & Reporting experience to join a large, complex healthcare organisation. This is a pivotal role within the finance function, focused on delivering high-quality costing, reporting and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across finance, operations and informatics to drive improvements in data quality, reporting accuracy and overall financial performance. This role sits within the Financial Management and Costing team and carries line management responsibility for junior finance staff. You will take ownership of costing systems, reporting frameworks and statutory submissions, while acting as a key business partner to...

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure Location: Aldermaston (100% onsite) Contract: 18 months Rate: Up to 70 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing technical team within a complex, highly regulated environment. This position plays a critical role in delivering infrastructure and engineering programmes, ensuring robust governance, technical excellence, and alignment with organisational standards. You will act as the focal point for your team, providing leadership, direction, and technical oversight while ensuring delivery against programme objectives in a safe, secure, and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a technical team to deliver programme and individual objectives Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering specialism Oversee and contribute to design reviews, ensuring solutions meet governance and quality standards...

Due to company expansion, we are looking to build on our core leadership team. We are a progressive and expanding CQC registered Supported Living organization delivering care to adults at risk who may have learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health difficulties. The Quality Manager is responsible for driving, monitoring, and embedding high-quality, person-centred care across autism and learning disability supported living services. The role ensures services are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, in line with CQC regulations, best practice, and organisational values meeting the guidance of the Single assessment framework. You will work closely with Operational Leaders, Registered Managers, and frontline teams to promote continuous improvement, positive outcomes, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice. Key Responsibilities Quality and Governance: Lead on quality assurance systems across supported living services...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is...

Prosperity & Devolution Senior Programme Manager An exceptional opportunity for a senior programme management professional to lead a high-profile devolution and public sector transformation agenda. Drive strategic change, governance, stakeholder engagement and complex programme delivery across multiple councils. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Strategic Programme Manager, Devolution Programme Lead, Head of Programme Delivery, Transformation Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Lead, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Programme Lead   SALARY: £59,009 - £64,673 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW We have an exciting new job opportunity for a Prosperity & Devolution...

Cost Analyst - Bracknell Job Opportunity : Cost Analyst Location: Bracknell Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 35,000 to 40,000 per annum Working Pattern : Full Time, 40 hours per week - Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office) My client is seeking a dedicated Cost Analyst to join their team in Bracknell! If you thrive on data accuracy and enjoy collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, this role is for you! About the Role : As a Cost Analyst, you will play a vital role in maintaining and governing product cost data files. Your expertise will ensure that our cost files are accurate, complete, and ready for business decisions. You will collaborate closely with Senior Analysts, suppliers, and category management teams, particularly during the annual increase process, to ensure that deadlines are met and data integrity is maintained. Key Responsibilities : Quality Assurance : Take responsibility for the quality of supplier cost and published...

Cost Analyst - Bracknell Job Opportunity : Cost Analyst Location: Bracknell Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum Working Pattern : Full Time, 40 hours per week - Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office) My client is seeking a dedicated Cost Analyst to join their team in Bracknell! If you thrive on data accuracy and enjoy collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, this role is for you! About the Role : As a Cost Analyst, you will play a vital role in maintaining and governing product cost data files. Your expertise will ensure that our cost files are accurate, complete, and ready for business decisions. You will collaborate closely with Senior Analysts, suppliers, and category management teams, particularly during the annual increase process, to ensure that deadlines are met and data integrity is maintained. Key Responsibilities : Quality Assurance : Take responsibility for the quality of supplier cost and published...