We're recruiting an experienced Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to support the development and delivery of housing strategy, policy and procurement activity within a busy local authority housing service. This is a project-focused role supporting a wide range of housing initiatives including housing policy development, temporary accommodation provision, social housing development and commissioning activity. The successful candidate will work closely with senior housing strategy colleagues and external partners to help deliver key housing projects and ensure the council's housing policies remain robust, compliant and effective. The Role Support the delivery of a range of housing strategy and housing-related projects across the council. Assist with the development and review of housing policies, procedures and strategies to ensure they remain legally compliant and effective. Contribute to the commissioning and procurement of housing services and accommodation...

Process Improvement Adviser Fixed Term 12 months Benefits: Salary: £33,699 - £38,220 per annum, Grade 4 Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Locatio n Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading Excelle nt annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available Other information about our benefits can be found here This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the Employee Referral Scheme About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in a fixed term Process Improvement Adviser role, supporting key HR and payroll improvement activity. The role of the HR Process Improvement Adviser is to review how HR and payroll tasks are delivered and identify ways to make them more efficient. The post focuses on improving processes by working collaboratively with the HR team, ICT...

Job Opportunity: Finance Change Manager Location: Windsor (Hybrid) Rate: 643 per day Umbrella Contract: 6 Months (with potential to extend) Are you ready to take the lead in transforming finance processes and making a real impact? Our client is seeking a dynamic Finance Change Manager to spearhead change initiatives within their finance team. If you're passionate about driving change and fostering collaboration, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Functional Change Leadership Lead the charge for Finance change, aligning with strategic objectives. Partner with functional leaders to assess change impacts and readiness. Tailor interventions to meet the unique needs and culture of the finance function. Collaborate with fellow Change Managers to share insights and co-design effective strategies. Finance Change Coordination Craft and manage the overarching change strategy for Finance, ensuring consistency across functions. Facilitate collaboration and...

Quality Manager - Maidenhead Ultra I&C's Cyber business are seeking an experienced individual to join the team as Quality Manager. In the role, you will lead and manage the operational performance of the Quality team in Cyber; equipping and enabling the business to achieve its objectives, whilst ensuring products, services and projects consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business. Develop and implement best practice Quality...

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...

Public Health Researcher A fantastic opportunity for a research professional to lead evidence-based practice, evaluation, and public health research, working with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and improve outcomes across the organisation. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Public Health Analyst, Research Officer, Evaluation Specialist, Data Analyst, Evidence and Insight Officer, Local Authority Researcher, Research and Evaluation Officer, Qualitative Researcher, Quantitative Researcher, Local Authority Research Practitioner This role is known internally as a Local Authority Research Practitioner   SALARY: £36,363 to £39,862 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW We have a...

PRACTICE MANAGER - READING - ONSITE - UP TO £70k Robert Half are delighted to be assisting a rapidly growing Accountancy firm with their search in a permanent Practice Manager offering up to £70k! This senior, client-facing leadership position will oversee the day-to-day running of the practice. The successful candidate will manage and develop the team, ensure technical accuracy across all outputs, and support clients with complex accounting and tax matters. This role offers substantial influence over how the practice grows and operates. Things to know: Job Title: Practice Manager Salary: £50k - £70k, depending on experience Location : Reading Working pattern : Full-time - 5 days onsite Benefits: private healthcare dental and optical cover, free gym membership and professional development funding Responsibilities: Lead, manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary accounting team. Review and sign off accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns,...

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...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment...

Our Business Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service. This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them. About The Role We re looking for an experienced Installation Supervisor to take charge of pump and pipework installations at client sites. As the senior member of a two-person team, you'll not only lead but also work side-by-side with our Installation Operative to ensure every...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.   Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! 50% childcare discount...

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor, skilled with managing ER cases, to join our client's team on a permanent, part-time basis. You'll be responsible for fostering a positive working culture; spending your time coaching team leaders, solving complex ER cases, and making sure everyone feels treated fairly. We're looking for someone who can balance the 'rule book' with a real, human touch to keep the workplace inclusive and trusting. Details: Title: Employee Relations Specialist Salary: up to 45,000 FTE DOE Location: Maidenhead (looking after multi site locations across the South) Contract: Permanent, part-time 22.5 hours (hybrid working) Hours to be spread across 3 days off the week. Must be able to work Thursday, Friday and one other day of the week. Key Responsibilities: Lead the management of complex ER cases (grievance, disciplinary, and performance) Design and deliver training interventions and toolkits that empower managers to resolve...

SEND Tribunal Officer Rate: £350 £400 per day Contract Length: 4 months with potential extension Location: Mostly remote working. Occasional office attendance may be required but is unlikely to be more than once per term. Local offices are available for hot desking as well as County Hall. We seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to support the management and preparation of SENDIST tribunal cases. This role will focus on leading tribunal casework, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines, and supporting schools and partners to meet statutory responsibilities under SEND legislation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage allocated cases within the SENDIST Tribunal process. Ensure all tribunal deadlines are met and case preparation complies with Tribunal rules and procedures. Prepare and submit high-quality legal documentation and evidence for tribunal hearings. Lead and attend Way Forward meetings, mediation sessions and pre-tribunal meetings where required....