Interim Operations Manager
Location: Chatham
Rate: £31–£32 per hour
Contract: Interim, minimum 3 months, with potential for a permanent opportunity
Hours: Full-time, with flexibility to support a 24/7 operation
Are you an experienced Operations Manager with strong people leadership skills and a background in complex, shift-based or 24/7 environments?
We are seeking a hands-on, credible and confident Interim Operations Manager to lead and strengthen a busy 24/7 operation in Chatham. This is an initial three-month interim assignment, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
You will play a key role in providing visible leadership, improving management consistency and strengthening operational performance across three essential service areas.
This is a people-focused operational leadership role. You do not need to be a technical expert in every service. Strong operational management, people leadership, and the ability to make a tangible difference quickly matter most.
The Role
Joining an established operation, you will work closely with the existing Shift Manager and wider team, drawing on their technical expertise while providing clear operational oversight, structure and accountability.
Your initial focus will be to understand the operation, identify key priorities and introduce practical improvements that strengthen performance, team engagement and service delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing visible and confident leadership across operational teams and shifts.
- Strengthening people management, performance management and management consistency.
- Establishing clear expectations, accountability and effective management routines.
- Managing performance, conduct, attendance and capability issues in partnership with HR.
- Reviewing workforce deployment, shift arrangements and management cover.
- Improving communication and handovers across the 24/7 operation.
- Monitoring performance against KPIs, SLAs and service standards.
- Identifying and managing operational risks, incidents and service issues.
- Maintaining a strong focus on health and safety, safeguarding and service resilience.
- Working collaboratively with technical specialists and internal stakeholders.
- Identifying and embedding practical improvements to service quality, efficiency and customer outcomes.
- The objective is to leave behind stronger management practices, improved operational effectiveness and a clear plan for longer-term improvement.
About You
We are looking for an experienced operational people leader who can establish credibility quickly, take ownership and make a positive impact in an interim environment.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience managing people within a busy operational service environment.
- Experience leading a 24/7, shift-based, time-critical or similarly complex operation.
- A strong track record of motivating, developing and managing teams.
- Experience coaching and supporting other managers.
- Confidence handling challenging performance and employee relations matters.
- Experience managing service delivery against KPIs, SLAs or defined standards.
- Strong operational judgement and decision-making skills.
- Experience in workforce planning, resource deployment and operational improvement.
- A practical understanding of health and safety, operational risk and safeguarding.
- The ability to work effectively with specialist colleagues without needing to be the technical expert.
- Experience within contact centres, control rooms, customer service, utilities, transport, logistics, security, emergency response, public services, health and care, or other complex operational environments would be relevant.
What We're Looking For
- You will be a visible, approachable and decisive leader who is comfortable getting into the details, tackling challenges and holding people accountable.
- You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused and confident joining an established operation where improvements need to be delivered quickly and sustainably.
This opportunity would suit an experienced interim manager or an operational leader looking to make a meaningful impact, with the potential to secure a permanent position following the initial assignment.
At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.
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Role: Interim Nursery Manager
Location: Lewisham
Contract type: 3 month interim contract, immediate start
Pay:
Up to £18.27 per hour PAYE (plus holiday pay)
Up to £24.00 per hour Umbrella
Our clients Nursery in Lewisham is looking for an experienced and passionate interim Nursery Manager to join their team.
This nursery is in the heart of South East London, surrounded by nature. This nursery fosters a creative and nurturing environment, catering for children’s learning and developmental individual needs.
Role responsibilities:
Lead, support and grow a team of early years professionals
Build a rapport with parents, children and staff
Create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where children can thrive
Make sure the nursery meets high Ofsted and EYFS standards
Lead the day-to-day operations of the nursery
Essential requirements:
Level 3 or higher Early Years Practitioner qualification
Experience in a management or deputy role
A strong understanding of Ofsted and the EYFS framework
A passion for early years and supporting children in their development
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and the procedures
Strong leadership qualities and experience managing a team
Great communication and organisational skills
If you are passionate early years professional who thrives in a leadership role, values high-quality practice, and is committed to giving every child the very best start in life, then this exciting opportunity could be perfect for you!
For further information please contact:
Isla on 01189485555 or email your CV to iviner@charecruitment.com
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Manufacturing Manager - Interim (OUTSIDE IR35)
Location: BradfordHourly Rate: £50 - £60 Per Hour (Outside IR35) Contract: Interim Hours: standard, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity:
We’re seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Manager to take ownership of manufacturing operations at an established chemical production site in Bradford.
This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who combines strong operational expertise with a genuine ability to lead people. You’;ll be responsible for ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance and overall site effectiveness.
Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll have an important role in maintaining high operational standards and supporting the site's continued development.
Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager:
Take overall responsibility for day-to-day manufacturing operations and the smooth running of site activities.
Lead, manage and develop the Operations team, providing clear direction and practical support.
Ensure production and engineering activities are delivered efficiently and with effective cost control.
Take the lead on resolving production and engineering issues, including the coordination of unusual or non-standard operations.
Ensure the site consistently meets company requirements and relevant legislation covering quality, health and safety, environmental performance and people.
Maintain compliance with applicable ISO quality standards, working in partnership with the SHEQ Manager.
Monitor manufacturing output and product quality, introducing corrective actions and improvement initiatives where necessary.
Champion operational health and safety across the site, working closely with the SHE Manager.
Manage expenditure associated with repairs, equipment renewals and external contractors.
Work collaboratively with the Technical Department, including the Research & Applications Manager, when required.
Support business priorities by responding to operational requirements and contributing to projects assigned by the Board.
About You:
You’ll be a confident operational leader with experience managing production within a manufacturing environment. You’ll be comfortable working hands-on, making decisions, resolving problems and leading a team, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact across a busy chemical manufacturing operation and play a key part in its ongoing success.
How to Apply for the role:
Please apply directly via the link or reach out to Ava Murphy at E3 Recruitment.
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The Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day finance function for Certania Aquico-UK Ltd and co-ordinate extensively with both Group Finance in Munich and the UK subsidiary Finance Leaders, taking ownership of financial operations, statutory reporting and treasury activities while providing support to integration & tax structuring projects as required. The role will work closely with the Interim CFO, with the expectation of developing into the primary UK finance lead over time.Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day treasury function across the UK group.Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee month-end close.Maintain bookkeeping activities and accurate financial records for Certania Aquico-UK Ltd.Manage cash reporting, rolling cash flow forecasts and group cash pooling.Support working capital management and identify cash optimisation opportunities.Coordinate statutory reporting and Group consolidation submissions.Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors including preparation of UK Group Consolidated Accounts for UK parent company.Support acquisition accounting and Support development of financial close processes and accurate reporting for subsidiaries where needed.Monitor subsidiary compliance and co-ordinate implementation of group wide financial control and policy matters as applicable to the UK team.Provide budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis as appropriate.
Relationships
Reports to: Interim UK CFOWorks closely with UK Finance Leads, Group Finance, external auditors and advisers.
Person Specification
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience.Experience in management accounts, statutory reporting and treasury.Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.Comfortable working independently within a growing multi-entity environment.
Success Measures
Accurate and timely monthly reporting.Effective management of treasury and cash reporting.Successful delivery of the annual audit.Reliable Group reporting and consolidation.....Read more...
Role: Interim/Contract Engineering Manager
Salary: £Neg
Hours: Mon-Fri, core hours 08:30 – 17:00 (must be flexible depending on business needs)
Location: Marden, Kent
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
KHR is working with a growing and well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is currently recruiting for a short-term Interim/Contract Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering function.
Our client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is comfortable leading a multidisciplinary engineering function, covering mechanical, electronics, software and physics/systems. The candidate must have strong people management experience, alongside the ability to provide leadership and structure to the team, oversee current engineering priorities, and work closely with manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across different areas of engineering.
– Manage recruitment, appraisals, performance, coaching and ongoing development of engineers.
– Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
– Provide hands-on technical leadership, problem-solving and engineering decision-making.
– Support engineering strategy, innovation, resource planning and continuous improvement.
- Oversee engineering resources and priorities, ensuring teams are effectively allocated across multiple projects and business requirements.
- Identify and manage technical risks, supporting design reviews, technical trade-offs and ensuring engineering solutions meet standards.
What We're Looking For
– Strong Engineering Management level experience.
– Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams, across multiple areas of engineering/manufacturing
– Genuine people management experience, including recruitment, performance management and development.
– Experience working closely with manufacturing and production.
– Ideally from electronics, medical, defence, software, scientific or another complex engineering environment.
– A hands-on and technically engaged leadership style rather than purely strategic experience.
– Degree-qualified in Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.
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Home Care Manager, North Wales (Caernarfon base) | £35,000–£40,000
Sut mae. Two communities are waiting to meet you.
On one side, the Llŷn peninsula. On the other, the Menai. In between, around 285 hours of home care a week, delivered by 25 committed care staff and 3 care practitioners, with interim support in place and a charity that genuinely puts people first.
What's missing is the manager to bring it all together. The charity has clear priorities from its last inspection, and it needs someone experienced to strengthen governance, give the team structure and confidence, and be the steady presence both communities deserve.
This is a role for someone who wants their work to mean something locally. You'll know the families, the roads and the rhythm of the place, and you'll leave the service stronger than you found it.
You'll bring:
Home care management experience.
A Level 5 management qualification recognised by Social Care Wales, and eligibility to register as a manager.
A working knowledge of RISCA and CIW.
Welsh language skills are highly desirable. Croeso i geisiadau yn Gymraeg.
You'll get: £35,000–£40,000, a values-led charity behind you, and the chance to make a visible difference in two communities.
Interested? Call me, Tim Roby at Recruitment Panda, or apply in confidence with a CV even if it is not up to date.
Recruitment Panda Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. By submitting your application, you consent to Recruitment Panda Ltd processing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, a copy of which is available on request (or via the below link where this is viewed on www.recruitmentpanda.com). ....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Children’s Home Manager to manage a brand new small children’s residential service based in central Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for an exciting brand new care provider.
This is therapy based children's residential care home seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning and beyond
As the Manager your key responsibilities include:
Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across all 9 Ofsted Quality Standards
Prepare for and lead interim and full inspections; drive continuous improvement
Demonstrate lived knowledge of all policies, staffing model, and quality standards
Address any conditions or minor works identified by Ofsted promptly
Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) for all staff and key persons
Deliver induction and training: safeguarding, trauma-informed care, behaviour support, first aid
Oversee premises fit-out, fire safety, and room-by-room compliance against the Statement of Purpose
Procure furniture, equipment, medication storage, and Ofsted-ready IT/records systems
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience in children's residential care as a registered manager
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role within children care services
Experience opening or re-registering a new home
Ofsted track record
Employed in at least one home rated Good or Outstanding at last inspection
Experience of pre-registration inspection process
Sound understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare or enrolled with completion within 12 months of appointment**
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus birthday leave
Auto-enrolment workplace pension
Pension
Paid DBS renewal and professional registration costs
Funded continuous professional development (CPD)
Laptop and mobile phone for on-call / supervisory duties
Employee assistance programme
Reference ID: 7406
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Children’s Home Manager to manage a brand new small children’s residential service based in central Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for an exciting brand new care provider.
This is therapy based children's residential care home seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning and beyond
As the Manager your key responsibilities include:
Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across all 9 Ofsted Quality Standards
Prepare for and lead interim and full inspections; drive continuous improvement
Demonstrate lived knowledge of all policies, staffing model, and quality standards
Address any conditions or minor works identified by Ofsted promptly
Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) for all staff and key persons
Deliver induction and training: safeguarding, trauma-informed care, behaviour support, first aid
Oversee premises fit-out, fire safety, and room-by-room compliance against the Statement of Purpose
Procure furniture, equipment, medication storage, and Ofsted-ready IT/records systems
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience in children's residential care as a registered manager
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role within children care services
Experience opening or re-registering a new home
Ofsted track record
Employed in at least one home rated Good or Outstanding at last inspection
Experience of pre-registration inspection process
Sound understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare or enrolled with completion within 12 months of appointment**
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus birthday leave
Auto-enrolment workplace pension
Pension
Paid DBS renewal and professional registration costs
Funded continuous professional development (CPD)
Laptop and mobile phone for on-call / supervisory duties
Employee assistance programme
Reference ID: 7406
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Children’s Home Manager to manage a brand new small children’s residential service based in central Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for an exciting brand new care provider.
This is therapy based children's residential care home seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from pre-registration through to full commissioning and beyond
As the Manager your key responsibilities include:
Lead day-to-day care, supervision, and quality assurance across all 9 Ofsted Quality Standards
Prepare for and lead interim and full inspections; drive continuous improvement
Demonstrate lived knowledge of all policies, staffing model, and quality standards
Address any conditions or minor works identified by Ofsted promptly
Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) for all staff and key persons
Deliver induction and training: safeguarding, trauma-informed care, behaviour support, first aid
Oversee premises fit-out, fire safety, and room-by-room compliance against the Statement of Purpose
Procure furniture, equipment, medication storage, and Ofsted-ready IT/records systems
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience in children's residential care as a registered manager
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role within children care services
Experience opening or re-registering a new home
Ofsted track record
Employed in at least one home rated Good or Outstanding at last inspection
Experience of pre-registration inspection process
Sound understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare or enrolled with completion within 12 months of appointment**
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus birthday leave
Auto-enrolment workplace pension
Pension
Paid DBS renewal and professional registration costs
Funded continuous professional development (CPD)
Laptop and mobile phone for on-call / supervisory duties
Employee assistance programme
Reference ID: 7406
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We are looking for an Interim Head of Service to lead the Mental Health, Learning Disability and DoLS service through a period of change within an Adult Social Care directorate.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with significant post-qualified experience, including senior management of adult mental health and/or learning disability services.
About the team
Establish an objective baseline of the current service by analysing team performance, activity data and budgets across Mental Health, AMHP, Learning Disability, Transitions and DoLS.
Develop and present costed options appraisals to senior leadership, testing alternative service structures against outcomes, efficiency and available budgets.
Lead the end-to-end implementation of the approved restructure, managing staff transitions, sustaining morale through change and embedding operational governance across the reshaped service.
Lead legislative readiness, designing and implementing operational pathways for the post-AGNI DoLS position, Mental Health Act 2025 reforms and SEND transitions, alongside reviewing and creating service policies and procedures.
Resolve historic budget deficits by aligning redesigned pathways with available resources, while strengthening frontline capacity to meet statutory demand.
Build strong partnerships with health, police and voluntary sector partners, particularly around Section 117 aftercare and crisis pathways, and work with Learning and Development to embed new legislative frameworks into frontline practice.
Deputise for the Corporate Head of Service as required.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is essential, with substantial experience at Head of Service or senior Service Manager level within adult mental health and/or learning disability services. A proven track record of leading service restructures, including options appraisal, consultation and implementation, is essential. Strong budget management experience and a detailed working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and Section 117 are essential. Experience leading services through legislative change is desirable.
What's on offer?
£50 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
A senior leadership role shaping the future structure of Mental Health, Learning Disability and DoLS services.
Located in West London, easily commutable via public transport.
Direct influence at senior leadership level, with responsibility for service design and budget strategy.
Valuable experience leading a service through major legislative reform.
A defined programme of work with clear objectives and scope to deliver lasting change.
A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within adults social work leadership.
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Bench EngineerSalary: £26,561 paHours: 40 hours per week – Monday to FridayLocation: Huntington Cambridge PE29 7DHPurpose Of Job Provide a workshop-based engineering role repairing, servicing and maintaining wheelchairs to include field based work. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct repairs servicing and maintenance as directed by the Operations Manager/ Warehouse Manager/ Line Manager.Process all associated paperwork concerning repairs and servicing accurately on a daily basis.Ensure all warranty and scrap returns are labelled correctly and collated at the end of each day.Ensure infection control policy is followed at all times.Undertake Engineering work in terms of service and repairs, and refurbishment in accordance to prescription builds – Training will be providedAssist in clinical appointments with healthcare professionals, for any repairs and servicing requirements.Undertake Admin duties as required.Ensure all parts used are allocated from Stores through Stores process.Strict adherence to Ross Care’s operational procedures.Adhere to the House Keeping procedure.Maintain a professional approach in all aspects of the role at all times including appearance, paperwork, power tools, work bench station and company vehicle.Our objective is to do the job right, on time, every time.Stocktake – to assist with annual and interim stocktakes as required.Communicate effectively with all Customers at all times and to inform all Customers of relevant additional services from Ross Care as appropriate.To be fully accountable for all aspects of your role and maintain good communication throughout.Perform duties according to all Company policies, procedures and instructions.Be on the on-call engineer rota – additional standby/and hourly payment received for this.
Undertake the job in line with the Company appraisal competencies as follows:
Achieves business results and adds value to the companyFocuses on internal/external customersBuilds and maintains effective teamwork with colleaguesEmbraces change
This job description shall not limit your role, you will also be expected to carry out any other duties that your Manager feels are within your capabilities and skill set. The above information may not cover everything involved in the position but gives indicates the size and scope of the role and may be subject to change as the role develops. Key Performance Indicators Person Required: Skills
Organised and can work to a plan.Good communicator.Must be able to fault find.Neat and tidy writing.
Knowledge
Background and experience in mechanical or electrical engineering
Qualifications
Full Driving Licence required.Ideally qualified to GCSE level / NVQ level 1 or equivalent.Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.
Other
Training will be provided on wheelchair engineering.
Interested in this Bench Engineer/Field Service Hybrid role? Please submit your updated CV. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
