• Salary to =C£50k pro rata (6 months fixed term contract)
• Role based onsite in Wigan Head Office

Formed in 2002 this Credit Union gives people across the Wigan borough an easy way to save, borrow and plan for tomorrow with an ethical and local partner. Over the last twenty years, they have expanded to serve 10,000 members in Wigan, Leigh, Chorley, South Ribble, Warrington and Skelmersdale - including more than 1100 junior members in local primary schools.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to their Chief Executive Officer the Interim Head of Operations will provide immediate operational leadership and stability during a period of organisational change. The postholder will be responsible for day-to-day operational delivery, strengthening performance standards, and embedding consistent ways of working across all teams.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused leadership role. The Interim Head of Operations will rapidly assess current operational practices, implement improvements, and ensure managers have the clarity, capability and tools they need to deliver high-quality, consistent services. A key part of the role is implementing a practical, organisation-wide performance management framework that drives accountability, improves consistency and supports a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Service Delivery

Provide daily oversight and direction across all operational areas, ensuring continuity, quality and effective service delivery.

Diagnose operational issues quickly and implement targeted improvements.

Maintain clear expectations, priorities and performance standards across teams.

Strengthen operational processes to ensure they are consistent, efficient and aligned to organisational needs.

Implementing a Performance Management Framework

Design and embed a practical, organisation-wide performance management framework that is proportionate, simple to use and aligned to operational goals.

Develop core components including clear and current job roles, measurable objectives, structured 1:1s and consistent performance improvement processes.

Ensure the framework supports operational delivery, is applied consistently, and provides managers with the structure required to manage performance effectively.

Drive clarity, accountability and fair decision-making across teams.

3Hands-On Support & Manager Capability

Work directly with managers and teams to model effective operational management.

Coach managers to hold structured 1:1s, set measurable objectives and address underperformance early.

Provide real-time problem solving and escalation support during challenging operational situations.

Build sustainable leadership capability across operational teams.

Change Leadership & Stabilisation

Provide calm, credible leadership during structural or operational change.

Support managers and teams to adapt to evolving expectations, processes or ways of working.

Communicate operational plans clearly, ensuring transparency and understanding.

Act as a stabilising presence to maintain organisational focus during uncertainty.

Governance, Risk & Documentation

Ensure operational and performance management activity is well documented and defensible.

Ensure decisions and actions are fit for regulatory, audit or employment scrutiny.

Identify and escalate operational risks promptly with mitigation strategies.

Provide the CEO with updates on progress, emerging issues and areas requiring intervention.

Delivery, Impact & Handover

Deliver a structured, time-bound plan of operational and performance improvements.

Embed new frameworks, processes and expectations into daily practice.

Ensure managers are capable and confident in operating consistently beyond the interim period.

Provide a clear and comprehensive handover outlining progress, risks and next steps.

Key Deliverables (By End of Contract)

A functioning performance management framework in active use.

Managers routinely holding structured 1:1s and performance discussions.

Clear linkage between organisational expectations and day-to-day behaviours.

Increased operational consistency, stability and accountability.

Improved ability among managers to address performance issues effectively.

Reduced operational risk and clearer documentation across service areas.

Person Specification

Essential

Senior leadership experience in operations, service delivery or organisational performance.

Experience implementing operational or performance management frameworks.

Strong track record of stabilising services and improving operational performance.

Confident working hands-on with managers and frontline teams.

Excellent operational judgement and problem-solving skills.

Ability to operate with pace and authority during periods of uncertainty.

Strong understanding of governance, performance management and risk control.

Pragmatic, delivery-focused and capable of achieving improvements at pace.

Desirable

Experience in regulated, member-facing or values-driven environments.

Experience working alongside CEOs, Boards or executive teams.

Background in operational turnaround or transformation programmes.

Are you an experienced Delivery Manager ready to lead large, complex projects that shape the future of ticketing and retail for Greater Manchester? Join TfGM as a Senior Delivery Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, high-impact solutions that meet the needs of our customers and communities and deliver on time and budget. Your Role As Ticketing and Retail Senior Delivery Manager, you’ll lead delivery teams and manage third party suppliers to deliver complex integrated ticketing solutions to modernise and improve our Customer’s experience. You’ll act as a leader, you will remove blockers, apply best practice delivery techniques and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with product, technical and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely and cost-effective delivery that achieves the expected outcomes and meets customer needs. Your key responsibilities will be: \* End-to-End Delivery Leadership: Develop and maintain comprehensive delivery plans across the product lifecycle, incorporating technical, business change, and operational needs. Lead release and environment planning to prevent conflicts and delays, ensuring sustainable delivery pace for high-risk, complex projects. \* Stakeholder & Team Management: Build strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Set clear, measurable goals and objectives, onboard team members, and foster a positive, collaborative working environment. Provide guidance, mentor and manage junior Delivery Managers. \* Agile Coaching & Continuous Improvement: Champion agile engineering and continuous delivery methods. Facilitate agile ceremonies, planning workshops, and lessons learned activities. Coach and mentor teams in agile practices, driving innovation and best practice adoption across the delivery function. Who are we? This role sits in the Ticketing Team at TfGM in the Customer & Growth Directorate. We are a diverse, multi-disciplined team driving forward significant change. You will work with a range of colleagues at all levels across TfGM and will report into the Ticketing Delivery Lead. What you’ll bring What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt. Essential Experience & Skills \* Proven track record of delivering large, complex projects independently. \* Deep understanding of agile and lean practices \* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to engage at all levels. \* Experience in software engineering and product design, with hands-on collaboration with development teams. \* Expertise in risk, issue, and dependency management across the full product lifecycle. \* Commercial acumen, including contract negotiation and budget management. \* Ability to coach and lead teams, drive performance, resolve conflicts, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. What we can offer you We are offering the opportunity to work in a forward thinking, fast paced product team and to be part of leading the future of integrated transport ticketing in Greater Manchester. This is a permanent role and comes with a salary of £69,608 - £77,318 per annum depending on experience. This is comprised of base salary plus market supplement, (£61,408 - £69,118 + plus MFS £8,200, the market supplement is paid monthly and reviewed as required). At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance. At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance. Our benefits include: \* Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more. \* Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work. \* Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions. \* Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time. \* Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website What's next? To apply please submit your CV and complete your application ensuring that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on your CV. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager

Project Manager - Nationwide Projects (UK & Europe)

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + Car Allowance / Company Vehicle + Expenses
Location: UK-based with nationwide travel (occasional European projects)
Head Office: West Lancashire

I am currently representing a well-established specialist contractor based in West Lancashire, operating across the commercial construction sector. The business delivers high-quality internal joinery, fit-out, and external cladding packages, supported by in-house manufacturing capabilities and strong project management expertise. Projects are delivered nationwide with some assignments across Europe.

Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to handover.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full commercial and operational responsibility for several live projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality, and safety standards.

You will act as the key interface between clients, site teams, subcontractors, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction contracts across the UK (and occasionally Europe)
• Oversee project delivery from mobilisation through to completion
• Coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Maintain strong client relationships and attend progress meetings
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical information
• Manage variations, change control, and commercial risk
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Report regularly to senior leadership on project status and performance

About the Projects

Typical schemes include:

• Commercial fit-out projects
• Specialist internal joinery installations
• External faade and cladding packages
• Bespoke manufactured elements integrated into builds

Projects range from fast-track retail or hospitality works to complex multi-site programmes delivered for major contractors and end clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within joinery and/or fit-out
• Strong background in joinery and fit-out works
• Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel nationwide and stay away when required
• Full UK driving licence
• SMSTS

What’s on Offer

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• All travel and accommodation expenses covered
• Nationwide project exposure with occasional European work
• Opportunity to join a growing, well-respected specialist contractor
• Long-term career progression as the business continues to expand

Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on 07701 232548 or apply with your CV to

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We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

INDC

TrueNorth are working with a growing tech consultancy on an urgent contract role looking for an Agile Delivery Manager to join the team. Agile Delivery Manager SFIA Level 4 (must have previous central gov experience) End client: Central Government Location: Manchester Hybrid/Remote: 1 day per month onsite Rate: £350-375 per day inside IR35 Contract Length: 3 months minimum - will extend Key skills and experience required: Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, supporting successful outcomes through collaborative team working Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, maintaining clear communication and positive working relationships Strong delivery management skillset, contributing to planning, tracking, and reporting activities Practical experience using Jira to manage backlogs, track progress, and produce delivery reports Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, contributing effectively to meetings, governance, and reporting Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently If you are interested, please apply for immediate consideration

• £250-£350 per day via Umbrella
• Manchester – 1-2 days per week on-site requirement
• 3 months initial contract - likely to extend

We are seeking a PMO Officer to join a critical SAP Replacement Programme. This role is central to the transition from the current outdated SAP system to a new, modern Finance & HR system. The new system aims to enhance efficiency, intuitiveness, and security, meeting the evolving needs of the organisation and its end-users.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Project Management Support: Assist in the day-to-day management of the SAP replacement programme, ensuring projects and workstreams are executed successfully.
• Communication and Coordination: Respond to all relevant correspondence, enquiries, and complaints efficiently. Liaise with stakeholders, third-party vendors, agencies, and subcontractors, keeping the Programme Director and Project Manager well-informed of progress.
• Budget and Risk Management: Accurately administer and report on the project budget. Maintain control of project risk and issue logs, updating and expediting actions as necessary.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with project management methodologies. Maintain project files to the required standard and complete administrative tasks in line with guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in ICT System Implementations: Particularly with large-scale system replacement projects like SAP.
• Project Management Skills: Capable of managing multiple aspects of a project, including budgeting, scheduling, and documentation.
• Risk Management: Basic understanding of risk management practices and experience maintaining a project risk log.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent user of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with project management software.
• Adaptability and Proactivity: Ability to adapt to changing project needs and proactive in resolving issues.

In the first instance, please submit your CV.

Salary: Up to £81,875Location: Manchester - Hybrid (2 days per month onsite)

An esteemed organisation in Manchester one of the UK’s largest regulators for medical practitioners is seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to join their Information Systems team on a permanent basis.

This is a high-impact role supporting enterprise systems critical to public trust and patient safety. You will lead delivery across three concurrent projects, managing established agile teams of 4-8 people per project, within a complex, highly integrated technology environment.

The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model (two days per month onsite), alongside an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave, 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, and extensive learning and well being support.

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate delivery across three parallel agile projects, managing risks, dependencies, and priorities
• Act as Scrum Master for multiple established teams, guiding delivery while adapting leadership style to different individuals
• Drive continuous improvement across ways of working, delivery performance, and team effectiveness
• Build strong working relationships quickly within a mature, well-established delivery function
• Work closely with Product Managers to refine backlogs, agree priorities, and publish clear delivery road maps
• Represent teams with senior stakeholders, providing clear, transparent communication on progress and delivery outcomes
• Support delivery across enterprise-scale systems, with strong focus on:
  • Data integrity and governance
  • System integrations and dependencies
  • Stability within live production environments
• Contribute to and support system implementations and integrations affecting 2,000+ users

What you bring

• Proven experience delivering multiple enterprise-scale software projects concurrently
• Strong people leadership experience, managing 4-8 people per team across multiple delivery streams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Solid experience working with enterprise systems, data-critical platforms, and integrated architectures
• Hands-on experience with agile delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Ability to join an established team, build rapport quickly, and add value through influence and improvement
• Experience supporting delivery in large, regulated or public-sector environments is desirable

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Project Manager (AI Transformation)

The Role

We are looking for a disciplined Project Manager to drive a 12-week high-velocity discovery programme. You will support the identification of operational value using AI, GenAI, and Agentic capabilities to optimize customer journeys and reduce operational complexity.

Core Responsibilities

• Keep Delivery on Track: Support the day-to-day running of the 12-week plan.
• Sprint Management: Coordinate 2-week sprint cadences, tracking progress and data requests.
• Governance: Maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and dependency maps.
• Reporting: Prepare status updates and materials for senior stakeholder packs.
• Meeting Facilitation: Lead stand-ups and forums, ensuring clear action tracking.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Project Management within fast-paced discovery or transformation environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Sprint methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills-able to manage complex dependencies and documentation.
• Interest or experience in AI/Automation is a significant plus.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear, concise executive updates.

Apply today to join a cutting-edge programme shaping the future of AI-driven operations.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: BY192368

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000

Manchester

We’re working with a respected, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for pragmatic, technically excellent solutions across the UK. Based in Manchester, this team delivers geoenvironmental, geotechnical, ecological, remediation and wider environmental consultancy services to public and private sector clients on a diverse range of development projects.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary (£28,000 - £36,000) and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Company pension and employee assistance programme
• Extensive training and ongoing CPD support
• Inclusive working culture with opportunities to progress your career.

The Role - Groud Remediation EngineerTheGroud Remediation Engineer chosen to join the team will be working on projects from preliminary risk assessments and ground investigations to contaminated land risk management and remediation design. You’ll be contributing to desk studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil sampling, interpretting field data, supportting remediation strategies, and preparing technical reports.

About You - Requirements

• Degree in geoenvironmental engineering, environmental science, geology or related field
• Practical experience in geoenvironmental investigation, ground remediation or contaminated land projects
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving licence.
• To be considered, you must be passionate about delivering practical solutions and eager to grow professionally as a Geoenvironmental Engineer within a dynamic consultancy setting.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental roles then please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Installations Supervisor - Data Cabling Projects in retail stores

Looking for an experienced Data Cabler to manage a team of 8-10 Engineers installing mostly data cabling into commercial environments and retail stores.

The cabling infrastructure supports various systems including: Wi-Fi, IT Services, EPOS, CCTV, Access Control and AV equipment.

This role is to be an “on the tools” supervisor, advising and supporting the team who are working on multiple sites across England.

• Supervision of employed Engineers and subcontractors, act as first line of escalation for Engineers and customers.
• Health and Safety
• Project Delivery
• Commercial - manage costs and deliver within agreed timescales
• Compliance all works comply with standards and installation guidelines
• Team Leadership - mentor, train and behaviour
• Customers Relationships

This role is mostly to cover projects in the Midlands (Birmingham) to North West (Manchester) to Yorkshire to East Midlands (Peterborough) area, so looking for applicants who live anywhere in this area.

Applicants for this role must be comfortable travelling, have previously supervised installations projects and be capable of providing advice and support across: cabling, containment, patch panel, comms cab and socket installations, termination, and testing.

Useful tickets include ECS / CSCS, SSSTS, IPAF etc.

Salary £35- 40K basic + vehicle, 25 days holiday+ the 8 Bank holidays, and working away / overnight allowance and premiums.

Michael Page is seeking a highly organised Project Manager to lead and deliver technology projects within the financial services sector. Based in Manchester City Centre, this role is responsible for managing key technology initiatives through the full delivery life-cycle.

Client Details

This role sits within a well-established organisation that is seeking additional support to enhance and successfully deliver its IT projects. The business is forward-thinking, with a strong focus on developing its technology capabilities to better support its clients.

Description

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology projects, from initial scoping through to successful completion, ensuring outputs are achieved within agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards.

• Create and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and key dependencies.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and wider business priorities.

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and issues across the full project lifecycle.

• Provide clear, timely, and consistent communication to stakeholders, reporting on progress, milestones, risks, and emerging issues.

• Ensure adherence to financial services regulations and relevant industry standards, embedding strong governance throughout delivery.

• Continuously evaluate and improve project delivery processes to drive efficiency and enhance overall performance.

Profile

• Proven experience of 5+ years leading and delivering projects, ideally within a financial services environment, with a strong understanding of technology-led initiatives and their associated complexities.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Confident and adaptable communication skills, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to navigate challenges and resolve issues efficiently.

• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.

• A self-motivated and proactive mindset, demonstrating a high level of ownership and accountability.

Job Offer

• Attractive salary package of £60,000-£70,000, based on experience.

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.

• Strong pension scheme focused on long-term financial security.

• Permanent Manchester City Centre position with clear pathways for growth and advancement

• Additional benefits to support wellbeing and work-life balance.

At Moorepay, we’re on a mission to simplify and automate payroll and HR for UK businesses. With thousands of clients relying on our trusted platform and services, we combine powerful technology, compliance expertise, and brilliant people to deliver seamless workforce solutions.

As we scale, we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager who can bridge the gap between software engineering and business delivery, ensuring our offshore teams remain aligned, productive, and focused on value.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of technology projects across Moorepay’s HR and Payroll product suite. Combining technical background with strong project management skills, you’ll oversee the work of multiple offshore development teams, track project performance, and drive process improvement using Azure DevOps and other delivery tools.

This is a key role in ensuring we deliver high-quality, secure, and timely solutions to our clients, with transparency and accountability at every stage.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Lead the planning and execution of technology projects using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Us your technical background to ensure engineering to follow process, and us best practice.
• Define and manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Maintain clear project roadmaps, sprint plans, and delivery milestones.

Team Coordination:

• Act as the primary liaison between UK-based stakeholders, product team, engineers and offshore development/test teams.
• Monitor offshore team activities, helping remove blockers and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Champion clear and consistent communication across time zones and cultures.

Azure DevOps Management:

• Use Azure DevOps to track work items, monitor progress, and report on delivery performance.
• Drive Azure DevOps best practices across all teams, and ensure processes are followed.
• Analyse metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) to ensure delivery efficiency.

Project Performance & Reporting:

• Regularly assess project health across teams – highlighting risks, issues, and variances to leadership.
• Provide structured reports and recommendations to drive accountability and improvements.
• Facilitate post-project reviews and retrospective action plans.

Process Improvement:

• Help mature Moorepay’s project delivery frameworks and Agile adoption.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, and DevOps to evolve best practices.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and capacity forecasting.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing software delivery projects in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps – boards, pipelines, and reporting.
• A technical background in Microsoft technologies.
• Experience working with offshore or distributed development teams.
• Solid grasp of Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Experience with metrics-based project health tracking (e.g., DORA, velocity).
• Familiarity with cloud-based software development (Azure preferred).
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps culture.
• Experience in HR or Payroll software solutions advantageous, but not essential

Project Manager - eDV ClearanceManchester12 Month Initial - Inside IR35 - Up to £650 pdMust Have Active eDV ClearanceAre you an Project Manager that wants to work with one of the leading names in the Aerospace and Defence space? Do you want to help solve some of the Defence industries biggest challenges?This business is one of the most respected Design, Engineering and Project management companies across the globe.On offer is the chance to join an elite team of people that are considered best in class, although this is a contract position they still heavily invest in training and progression of their staff to make sure that everybody can perform to the best of their abilities.As defence becomes one of the leading areas of investment in the world, this company has remained as an industry leading due to its cutting edge technology and a undying commitment to staying ahead of the curve. THE ROLE:

• Oversee the BA team and help them solve challenges when dealing with new clients
• Help plan and map the roadmap, and liaise with clients to offer the best solutions
• Develop and implement the future digital transformation road map
• Support the Head of IT
• Communicate with technical and non-technical staff

THE PERSON:

• Experience in Agile Project Management
• Have an active Community eDV Clearance

Keywords: Project, Management, PM, Agile, BA, Business, Analyst, Defence, Aerospace, Contract, Freelance, IR35, GCHQ,

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If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Project Manager - DV ClearnceManchester12 Month Initial - Inside IR35 - Up to £650 pdMust Have Active DV ClearanceAre you an Project Manager that wants to work with one of the leading names in the Aerospace and Defence space? Do you want to help solve some of the Defence industries biggest challenges?This business is one of the most respected Design, Engineering and Project management companies across the globe.On offer is the chance to join an elite team of people that are considered best in class, although this is a contract position they still heavily invest in training and progression of their staff to make sure that everybody can perform to the best of their abilities.As defence becomes one of the leading areas of investment in the world, this company has remained as an industry leading due to its cutting edge technology and a undying commitment to staying ahead of the curve. THE ROLE:

• Oversee the BA team and help them solve challenges when dealing with new clients
• Help plan and map the roadmap, and liaise with clients to offer the best solutions
• Develop and implement the future digital transformation road map
• Support the Head of IT
• Communicate with technical and non-technical staff

THE PERSON:

• Experience in Agile Project Management
• Have an active Community DV Clearance

Keywords: Project, Management, PM, Agile, BA, Business, Analyst, Defence, Aerospace, Contract, Freelance, IR35, GCHQ,

Reference:BBBH24794

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Programme PMO (Contract) – Insurance Sector | Inside IR35Location: Hybrid, must be able to work in Manchester office two days per weekRate: Competitive (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 6 monthsStart Date: ASAPA leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Programme PMO professional to support a major business and technology transformation programme. This role sits at the heart of delivery, ensuring strong governance, regulatory alignment, and effective reporting across multiple workstreams.Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the programme and senior stakeholders to drive delivery across a complex insurance transformation programme
• Implement and maintain robust PMO governance frameworks, aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., FCA/PRA)
• Manage and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks and issues are clearly tracked and mitigated
• Produce high-quality programme reporting, including executive dashboards and board-level updates
• Track budgets, forecasts, and resource plans across multiple delivery streams
• Coordinate steering committees, governance forums, and key stakeholder communications
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Ensure alignment with internal controls, policies, and change management standards

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Programme PMO / Senior PMO Analyst role within the insurance or financial services sector
• Strong understanding of programme governance, portfolio management, and regulatory environments
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes (e.g., digital, regulatory, or operational change)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools (Power BI or similar desirable)
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or hybrid delivery frameworks
• Knowledge of insurance processes (e.g., underwriting, claims, policy administration) is advantageous

GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at

• Have you had a career break of 12+ months?
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• Looking to return to work after a break in your career of 1+ year
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FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Project Manager - Blackburn, Lancashire - £58k - Hybrid workingWMS, Supply Chain, Retail, Account Management, Enterprise Software, EPOS, Darwen, Lancashire* We are recruiting for a Software Project Manager to join a leading software solutions provider in Blackburn. This senior role is ideal for someone with a passion for software and solution delivery, combined with strong project management expertise.Responsibilities for this PM role

• Plan and deliver software projects on time and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder and customer communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Support pre-sales with delivery plans, estimates, and documentation.
• Produce financial and commercial reports across projects.
• Ensure smooth handover to support and account management teams.

Experience Required

• 5+ years’ project management experience in IT/software delivery.
• Proven background in software development projects and support.
• Experience of working with Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain or Retail Software
• Strong knowledge of Autotask PSA or similar tools.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.
• Experience delivering enterprise software projects or WMS Implementations
• Commercial acumen with a track record of managing plans, budgets, and delivery.

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career progression within a collaborative and growing software company.Keywords; Project Manager, Software, Autotask PSA, Solution Delivery, Customer, Budget, Enterprise software, Blackburn, Lower Darwen, Lancashire, Bolton, Darwen, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Accrington, Preston, WMS, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain, Retail systems, Send your CV to Alex now Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks. Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title - Planning Engineer

Location - Manchester / Leeds

Projects - Water, Rail, Highways, and Nuclear

Salary - Up to £65,000 plus an excellent benefits package (Hybrid Working)

The Opportunity

Our client is delivering an ambitious growth strategy across its Projects & Programmes (P&P) offering, which is a core part of its advisory and delivery capability. This growing function includes project controls, PMO, design integration, and strategic delivery support for major clients across the Energy, Water, Transport, Science, and Industrial sectors.

As part of this continued expansion, our client is looking to strengthen its Project Planning capability and is seeking experienced Planning Engineers / Project Planners to support a diverse and high-profile portfolio of work. Successful candidates will be responsible for managing project schedules across a range of complex infrastructure projects, including Water, Rail, Highways, and Nuclear.

You will have the opportunity to work on major programmes both in the UK and across Europe, collaborating closely with national project controls teams and a wider community of planning professionals. This role offers exposure to best-in-class planning practices, complex multidisciplinary projects, and long-term career development within a highly respected consultancy environment.

Our client fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, encouraging individuality and innovation. The work undertaken is purposeful and impactful, contributing to meaningful outcomes for clients, communities, and the built environment.

The Role

Successful candidates will support consulting and advisory services for public and private sector clients, with a strong focus on project planning and project controls, alongside broader project management support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, including Integrated Master Schedules
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and clients to ensure accurate programme data and timely delivery of project objectives
• Establishing and supporting Change Control processes throughout the project lifecycle
• Producing regular progress reports, forecasts, dashboards, and programme narratives, highlighting risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
• Supporting business development activities, including tender preparation, programme input, and delivery strategy development
• Carrying out Earned Value Management (EVM), cost and resource loading, schedule performance analysis, and programme health checks
• Integrating project schedules with risk registers and ensuring compliance with internal standards, client requirements, and industry contracts (e.g. NEC4, JCT, RIBA)

Requirements

Our client is seeking professionals with a strong background in project planning and project controls, ideally within major infrastructure or complex engineering environments.

Key requirements include:

• Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation or working towards chartership is desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with schedule quality assurance tools such as Acumen Fuse
• Strong understanding of design and/or development processes for major projects
• Experience managing schedules and progress reporting for multidisciplinary technical teams and/or sub-consultants
• Right to work in the UK (UK passport or valid work authorisation required)

If you feel that this is the role for you, please apply with the latest CV.

A leading UK property consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their expanding North West team. This Senior Project Manager role will focus on delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

The Senior Project Manager will be joining a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence and an impressive client portfolio. The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of key projects and contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester office.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Senior Project Manager’s role

The Senior Project Manager will lead projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring successful delivery aligned with client objectives. The Senior Project Manager will oversee procurement strategies, risk management, and programme control.

The Senior Project Manager will also play a key role in client engagement, team leadership, and mentoring junior staff within the business.

The Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will ideally have:

• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager within consultancy
• MRICS, MAPM or equivalent (or working towards)
• Strong leadership and client-facing abilities
• Experience delivering multi-sector projects
• Commercial awareness and contract knowledge

In Return?

• £65,000 - £78,000
• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Pension
• Career progression opportunities

Senior Project Manager | Manchester | Consultancy | MRICS | Construction | Leadership

Sustainability Projects Manager North West

We are seeking an experiencedSustainability Projects Managerto join a leading regeneration and planned works contractor operating across the North West.

This is a key role supporting the delivery ofsustainability, retrofit, and decarbonisation projectsacross housing and construction programmes. You will be responsible for overseeing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring environmental objectives, programme targets, and compliance standards are achieved.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational, commercial, and client teams to drive best practice across sustainability performance, carbon reduction initiatives, retrofit compliance, and project reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage sustainability-focused projects across the North West
• Support retrofit and decarbonisation programmes
• Drive environmental and compliance standards
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and supply chain partners
• Monitor programme, budget, and reporting requirements
• Support PAS 2035 / PAS 2030 compliance and delivery

Requirements:

• Proven project management experience within construction, regeneration, or social housing
• Strong sustainability / retrofit knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant construction qualifications preferred

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business with long-term career prospects

Location & Travel: This role is based primarily based at our Manchester Fulfilment Centre (around 90%), with occasional travel within the UK and EU region, as required.

Role Description:

The role is an individual contributor responsible for developing and supporting our partner fulfillment centers to ensure they are all performing to the necessary standards.  This role will oversee new startup functions including project management, systems  training,  and equipment set up. The  Operations Support Manager  will build solid partnerships with new , and existing,  3PL partner sites by understanding their unique needs and  facilitating  their success within  ShipBob’s  dashboard and suite of fulfillment services.   This role reports to the Senior Operations Support Manager who also serves as the backup for this role.  This role reports to  Senior  Operations Support Manager.

What you will do:

• Supporting our 3PLs:
  • Training: Coach and guide our 3PL partners to success defined by our metrics on the ShipBob Scorecard.
    • Set up tailored training sessions for all stakeholders based on merchant needs and specific dashboard configuration and functionality.
    • Reinforce training materials, on an on-going basis, provided during Phase I and Phase II training to encourage self-service and seamless interaction with ShipBob dashboard and services.
  • Troubleshoot: Find and Course-Correct.
    • Support the relationship to handle questions, requests, and issues related to onboarding at ShipBob as a 3PL partner site.
    • Adoption: Inspire 3PL partner use of Key ShipBob Features and Tools/Dashboard.
    • Bridge ShipBob 3PL partner objectives with ShipBob capabilities to push use of key functions and features of operational WMS and SOP’s.
    • Work with the 3PLs to ensure quality closure of internal tickets (proper root cause analysis and resolution).
  • Supporting the execution of Best-in-Class operations.
    • Timely and accurate Inbound Operations that support fulfilment operations to commence accurately.
    • Provide accurate, visual, and detailed feedback to our merchants, in case of expectations misalignment, through our support team.
    • Value Added Service (VAS) Operations are being completed accurately by the 3PL and queries to requirements are being quickly resolved.
    • Work with Freight partners to organize transport where coordination is required.
    • Support the development of efficient and scalable kitting solutions as the sites and demand for solutions grow.
    • Support the 3PL partners on CI and efficiency initiatives.
    • Lease with ShipBob internal stakeholders to coordinate resources and support 3PLs.
• Supporting our Merchants:
  • Perform: Nail Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
    • SLAs: Help 3PL partners achieve all key metrics (KPIs and SLAs) which foster a world class merchant experience.
    • Work with the Merchant Experience Specialists (MES) to understand the Merchant Care Dashboard statistics and trends. Work with the 3PL on their specific improvement plans escalating to the site leadership team and your Line Manager if progress had not been made.
    • Work closely with Merchant Implementation Managers and Merchant Support Managers to ensure that merchants onboarding/expanding into international locations receive an exceptional onboarding experience through focused action plans in their first 90 days, regular touch points with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring 3PLs understand pick/pack requirements.
    • Weekly review of space utilization and opportunities to consolidate inventory IDs to reduce costs for the merchant. Work together with the 3PL to execute changes required.
    • Work with 3PLs to resolve any urgent escalation or out of SLA request, with the merchant top of mind, and communicate outcomes accordingly to both ShipBob and 3PL stakeholders.
• Supporting our Internal Customers:
  • Support the operational Support Team (Control Tower) in getting timely responses to operational queries, resolving escalations, and providing general status updates.
  • Work with Merchant Care and Inventory Control Quality Assurance (ICQA) to ensure internal queries (Jira), our ticketing system, are responded to as thoroughly as possible with trends being resolved more tactically through root cause investigations.
  • Attending Weekly Business Review calls with our 3PL partners, supporting follow-up actions for completion.
  • Attend daily stand-up calls with internal teams and take ownership of closing action items.
  • Provide weekly reporting and visibility to our local commercial team.
  • Support the National Ops Manager by taking on challenges and being prepared to be the next clear successor for this role.
• Comply to all food safety and compliance policies and regulations.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

What you will bring to the table:

• Demonstrated ability to build solid relationships and get business done.
• Patience/Resilience: Knack for teaching and helping 3PL partners, ensuring adoption of ShipBob SOP’s, tools, and WMS systems.
• Enjoyment of standardized processes, with a curious mind and CI mindset.
• Minimum 4-7 years of operations, e-commerce fulfillment experience, or a fast-paced environment and managing new teams and setting them up for success.
• Advanced understanding of either outbound or inbound fulfillment operations.
• Ability to be on-site up to 90% of the time, including weekends and nights, if necessary.
• Ability to consistently assess partner site needs and deliver solutions along with connecting partners to the appropriate resources within ShipBob.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office tools (MS Excel)
• Must have access to a vehicle for travel needs between locations.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical and Wellness Benefits
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Pension Scheme
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Job Description

The Head of Operational and Regulatory Change will be responsible for ensuring that change and process improvements are resourced, analysed, risk managed and delivered successfully on time, within budget and to a consistently high quality - working with the operational product, development, testing, implementation, and business teams through to live. The role will be responsible for business analysis and execution and project management working in conjunction with the Product Delivery Manager and key stakeholders in relation to the prioritisation of changes.

The successful candidate will have experience in the change profession operating at a senior level, managing change teams such as business analysis, delivery teams and project management teams and with a proven track record of successfully delivering change of all scale from small change to large initiatives. Evidence of the ability to influence and to develop strong relationships at all levels is key, as is the need for excellent communication skills.

What does the job involve?

• Own and maintain the governance model and process for Business Analysis and Project Management.
• Manage a team of project managers and change managers in Operational Change to effectively deliver change in a consistent and robust manner.
• Leading and engaging the Analysis teams to deliver a portfolio of change and process improvement in line with agreed timescales, costs, and quality.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relations with senior management across business areas and with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Championing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the Business Analysis and project management teams, focusing on operational efficiency through operational change.
• Engage and collaborate with business teams ensuring change is captured and fed into the change process.
• Ensuring the Operational and Regulatory change function continuously improves business resilience and efficiency, delivering improved service and/or reducing costs for customers & advisers.
• Leading the analysis for large and ad hoc projects/initiatives through to successful implementation
• Alongside the Product Delivery Manager maintaining and driving the ‘book of work’ for Operational Change; to monitor and track change, drive change and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Produce appropriate MI to support the change process.
• Preparing, agreeing, and managing project / team budgets.
• In conjunction with the Head of Customer Operations and Product Delivery Manager; developing and implementing strategic people plans for the Business Analysis and Project Management teams, to include recruitment, performance management, training and development, succession planning and staff engagement, to build and support a high performing team,
• Maintaining a detailed knowledge of industry developments, including legislative change, current best practice, and relevant contacts within the industry.
• Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty.

Competence

• Experience at a senior level in operational change or business change roles
• Strong leadership and management skills; role model, acts inclusively, provides direction and clarity to own teams and wider business
• People management - engages and motivate teams to analysis teams work collaboratively and meet stretching goals. Actively seeks to improve others by providing constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring
• Stakeholder management; builds and maintains positive relationships, including at Director level
• Strategic planning and delivery
• Sharing / adopting common practices across the Operational Change team
• Customer focused
• Project management (large and small)
• Highly effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Critical / creative thinking; effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Operational resilience and business continuity
• Technology and Operational risk
• Knowledge of the platform business, including CASS

Knowledge & skills

• Experience of multiple project delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC, SAFe
• Experience of delivering in a financially regulated environment desirable
• Financial services industry knowledge, e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking, would be desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships
• Good business/commercial knowledge
• Analytical skills/problem solving
• Planning and organisational skills
• High attention to detail

About AJ Bell

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

What we offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays
• 8% Pension with matched contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)
• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Travel and bike loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

Life at AJ Bell

• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
• Casual dress code
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Our ways of working

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.

Inclusion & diversity

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.