33 management jobs found in Chorley

A major organisation operating within a complex, business-critical environment is seeking an experienced Cyber Essentials Plus Consultant to lead a significant remediation and certification programme. Following a recent review of the organisation's Cyber Essentials Plus readiness, a number of gaps have been identified that must be addressed before certification can be successfully achieved. The successful contractor will take ownership of the programme, driving remediation activity across technology teams and lead the organisation through to successful certification. This is a delivery-focused role requiring an individual who understands the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus process from end to end and can move beyond advisory recommendations to deliver tangible improvements. The Role: You will be responsible for assessing the current position, identifying gaps against Cyber Essentials Plus requirements and leading the remediation activity required to achieve...

An organisation undertaking a significant cyber security improvement programme is seeking an experienced GRC / Cyber Security Risk Analyst to help establish stronger security governance, risk management and compliance practices. This is an opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in the maturity of its cyber security capability. The successful contractor will play a key role in building and improving governance processes, supporting risk-based decision making and helping drive meaningful security improvements across a diverse technology estate. The role requires a practical individual who can balance governance and compliance requirements with the realities of operational delivery. The Role: You will work across technology, security and business teams to identify, assess and manage cyber security risks while helping establish consistent governance processes and controls. Responsibilities will include: Conducting cyber security and technology risk...

Contract Service Desk Manager (1st Line & Request Fulfilment) Location: Preston (5 days per week on-site) Contract: Initial 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: DOE Start: Immediate/Next few weeks The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Service Desk Manager to join a large enterprise technology function on an initial six-month contract. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of a busy 1st Line Service Desk supporting several thousand users. The focus is on improving service quality, increasing operational efficiency, driving automation and creating a high-performing customer-focused support function. You'll work alongside senior technology leaders to improve service operations, enhance colleague experience and deliver measurable improvements across people, process and technology. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of a large-scale 1st Line Service Desk. Improve SLA, XLA, CSAT and First Contact Resolution...

Contract Business Analyst – Retail Digital Transformation Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid/Remote Up to £500 per day Im currently working with a leading retail organisation embarking on a large-scale digital transformation and am looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join one of several Agile delivery teams. This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme, helping shape the delivery of innovative digital products and customer-facing platforms. Youll work closely with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Engineering teams and business stakeholders to define requirements and ensure solutions deliver real business value. What youll be doing: Working with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document requirements. Translating business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria and functional requirements. Supporting Product Owners in backlog refinement and prioritisation. Facilitating workshops and...

Contract Scrum Master – Retail Digital Transformation Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid/Remote Up to £550 per day Initial 6 months Im currently supporting a major retail organisation undergoing a large-scale digital transformation and am looking to speak with experienced Scrum Masters to join a number of high-profile delivery teams. Youll play a key role in driving Agile delivery across cross-functional product and engineering teams, helping to embed Agile best practices while ensuring the successful delivery of complex digital products and platforms. What youll be doing: Facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Coaching teams on Agile principles and continuous improvement. Removing delivery blockers and enabling high-performing teams. Working closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers and stakeholders to deliver business value. Tracking delivery metrics and supporting effective...

SC CLEARED SENIOR SECURITY ARCHITECT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT Hyrbrid 3 days a week onsite in Manchester. RATE £600 PD OUTSIDE IR35 - MUST HAVE VALID SC We are looking for an SC CLEARED Security Architect to work on a busy Government project on a Hybrid Basis Experience Required Proven experience as a Security Architect delivering into UK public sector environments. Expertise in cloud security - Very heavy on AWS (AWS, Azure and modern architectural patterns). Ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement capabilities. APIS Kubernetes CI/CD Pipelines Must have a good knowledge of Database/Asymmetric Encryption SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Senior Risk Manager (Contract) Location: Manchester City Centre Day Rate: £550 per day (All-In) Contract: 12 Months IR35: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme delivering major infrastructure projects across Greater Manchester click apply for full job details

Systems Engineer Manchester Outside IR35 A client is seeking a Highly skilled Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure estate. This hands-on role is suited to a recognised technical expert with broad infrastructure experience and deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, virtualisation, storage, cloud platforms, and automation. You will drive technical standards, infrastructure architecture, and modernisation while remaining actively involved in engineering and delivery. Key Skills and Experience of the Systems Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune. Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies. Proven experience as a technical leader within a large digital transformation project. Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch...

We are seeking an experienced D365 Business Central Project Manager to lead a finance transformation programme for a leading Facilities Management organisation. This role will oversee the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across 4-5 business subsidiaries as part of a wider transformation programme, working closely with internal business stakeholders and a third-party implementation partner. Key Responsibilities: Lead the successful delivery of a D365 Business Central finance implementation across multiple business entities. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, reporting directly to the CFO and Head of PMO. Take a highly consultative approach, helping shape the implementation roadmap while providing robust governance and challenge to the implementation partner. Manage the delivery partner effectively, ensuring accountability for programme milestones, quality, risks, and outcomes. Coordinate project delivery across multiple business units and...

Systems Engineer | Manchester | Outside IR35 A client is seeking a Highly skilled Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure estate. This hands-on role is suited to a recognised technical expert with broad infrastructure experience and deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, virtualisation, storage, cloud platforms, and automation. You will drive technical standards, infrastructure architecture, and modernisation while remaining actively involved in engineering and delivery. Key Skills and Experience of the Systems Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune. Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies. Proven experience as a technical leader within a large digital transformation project. Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch...

Senior Risk Manager (Contract) Location: Manchester City Centre Day Rate: £550 per day (All-In) Contract: 12 Months IR35: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme delivering major infrastructure projects across Greater Manchester click apply for full job details

Contract Data Insight Analyst 1-2 days a month in Cheshire C £450, outside IR35 Help shape the future of data and decision-making in a business investing heavily in its analytics capability. We're looking for an experienced Data Insight Analyst to join a growing Digital & Data function on a contract basis and play a key role in accelerating the development of a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI reporting platform. This is an opportunity to move beyond dashboard delivery and help build an analytics function that genuinely influences operational performance, workforce planning and business growth. You'll work closely with business leaders, data engineers and reporting developers to turn complex business challenges into meaningful insights, helping decision-makers understand what's happening today and predict what might happen next. What you'll be doing Shaping the analytical layer of the Microsoft Fabric platform, including data models, KPIs and semantic...

Venn Group are recruiting for a Automation Test Engineer on behalf of an MSP delivering national services. The Automation Test Engineer will design and implement automated testing across a multi-supplier platform including: case management / CRM, government integrations, handheld applications, payment services, BI/reporting, and Azure integrations. The role will focus on API automation, contract testing, supplier assurance, and automated validation of lifecycle and reporting processes. IR35 Status: Outside Rate: £500 per day Length: to 28th February 2027 Working Arrangements: Hybrid – primarily remote with occasional office and site visits Onsite attendance to the primary office in Manchester will be required 1-2 days a month, with travel to Swansea and other sites on occasion. Increased attendance to the offices may be required near to go-live. The target start for this role is 10th of August, pending interviews and onboarding. Responsibilities:...

Contract Business Analyst – Retail Digital Transformation Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid/Remote | Up to £500 per day I'm currently working with a leading retail organisation embarking on a large-scale digital transformation and am looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join one of several Agile delivery teams. This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme, helping shape the delivery of innovative digital products and customer-facing platforms. You'll work closely with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Engineering teams and business stakeholders to define requirements and ensure solutions deliver real business value. What you'll be doing: Working with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document requirements. Translating business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria and functional requirements. Supporting Product Owners in backlog refinement and prioritisation. Facilitating workshops and stakeholder...

Contract Scrum Master – Retail Digital Transformation Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid/Remote | Up to £550 per day | Initial 6 months I'm currently supporting a major retail organisation undergoing a large-scale digital transformation and am looking to speak with experienced Scrum Masters to join a number of high-profile delivery teams. You'll play a key role in driving Agile delivery across cross-functional product and engineering teams, helping to embed Agile best practices while ensuring the successful delivery of complex digital products and platforms. What you'll be doing: Facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Coaching teams on Agile principles and continuous improvement. Removing delivery blockers and enabling high-performing teams. Working closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers and stakeholders to deliver business value. Tracking delivery metrics and supporting effective...

Business Central (BC365) Data & Reporting Consultant Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Contract: 3–6 Months Rate: £550–£600 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: Next Week Overview: Our client is a PE-backed services business undertaking a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation. They are looking for an experienced BC365 Consultant with a strong data and finance background to support a critical phase of the project. This role will focus on extracting and migrating data from Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the implementation, and delivering robust financial reporting within Business Central. Key Responsibilities: Lead the extraction, cleansing and migration of data from Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) into Business Central. Validate and reconcile financial and operational data throughout the migration process. Design and build robust financial reports within Business Central to...

PMO Lead (Contract) - 6 months initially - REMOTE Location: Remote with occasional travel to Cheshire Day Rate: up to £450 per day, dependent on experience, outside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 6-Month Contract Work Pattern: 3 days per week, part time The Opportunity We are supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced PMO Lead to support a major greenfield ERP transformation programme. This role will play a critical part in establishing and maintaining project governance, ownership of RAID processes, programme documentation, reporting, and financial controls across a complex transformation initiative. The successful candidate will work closely with programme leadership, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure effective governance and visibility throughout the programme life cycle. Experience supporting ERP implementations, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar enterprise transformation programmes,...

We are seeking a PMO Administrator to join a programme delivery team and provide essential administrative support across a range of projects and workstreams. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys keeping projects running efficiently and ensuring teams have the information and support they need to deliver successfully. Working closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers and PMO colleagues, you will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing calendars, preparing agendas and meeting packs, taking and distributing minutes, and ensuring actions are accurately tracked and followed up. You will also support the maintenance of project documentation, reports, plans and governance artefacts, helping to ensure information remains accurate, up to date and readily accessible. Key Responsibilities Arrange project and programme meetings, workshops and governance forums Manage calendars and distribute meeting invitations...

Position: Agile Cyber Project Manager Contract: Outside IR35 | £425 p/d | 6 months initial (likely extensions) My client is currently seeking an Agile Cyber Project Manage r to lead and deliver critical cybersecurity initiatives. The successful candidate will report to the global CISO of one of the largest businesses globally, and will play a key role in driving remediation efforts and strengthening the companies security posture . Skill s:Strong project management and delivery skills in complex, multi-stakeholder environment s.Excellent written, verbal, and data communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audience s.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to maintain a good professional relationship with senior leadership tea msAbility to plan, schedule, prioritise and allocate work effectively, and deliver to multiple and challenging deadline s.Ability to interpret, analyse and present data, with...

Head of Data (Contract) Location: North West, UK (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Rate: Competitive daily rate (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 6 months Start Date: Late July/Early August Interviews: ASAP A leading organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced contract Head of Data to lead a significant phase of its data and analytics transformation. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with senior-level influence across the business. The successful candidate will drive the strategic alignment of data initiatives while establishing robust governance structures and modern platform capabilities. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy and Leadership Own and deliver the overarching data strategy, ensuring close alignment with broader business priorities and manufacturing operations. Lead, develop, and mentor both internal and external data teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Manage and influence Senior...