Head of Projects & Cost – Public Sector

Scotland (Glasgow base with national travel – open to candidates UK wide)

6 Months initial (extensions likely & the potential to go perm)

c£700 Inside IR35 via Umbrella

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Projects & Cost to join on an initial contract basis, with the potential for a permanent role.

This is a critical senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a major portfolio of construction and capital projects, while leading the Project Management Office (PMO) and cost management functions across a complex, high-profile estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of major construction, refurbishment and capital maintenance programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Provide strategic oversight of the Project Management Office (PMO), embedding governance, controls, and best practice across the project portfolio
• Oversee cost estimation and financial planning, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong cost control, and value engineering
• Lead multi-year capital planning aligned to wider organisational priorities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in construction project delivery, cost management, or programme management
• A proven track record delivering large-scale capital programmes and complex property projects
• Strong experience leading PMO functions, governance frameworks, and programme controls
• Deep expertise in cost estimation, financial management, and commercial decision-making
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultants across full property lifecycles
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level
• A relevant degree and professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent)
• A collaborative, visible leadership style with excellent communication and influencing ability

If you’re a senior construction or estates leader who thrives on delivering complex programmes and driving value through strong cost and governance control, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Product Manager – Travel Insurance

Central Belt Scotland (Ideally 2 days a week but open to candidates across the UK that can come in on a monthly basis)

Up to £65k

This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a fast‑growing travel insurance proposition at a pivotal moment. The business is moving from a largely outsourced operating model to bringing significantly more capability in-house, offering real product ownership, influence, and long-term growth.

You’ll join at a point of genuine transformation, playing a central role in reshaping how travel insurance products are designed, governed and optimised. With minimal hand-holding available, this role is designed for someone who thrives on autonomy, pace, and accountability.

You’ll take end-to-end ownership of the travel insurance product portfolio, working closely with underwriters, administrators, aggregators and internal stakeholders to drive innovation, compliance, and commercial performance.

The role is deliberately product-focused, distinct from operational outcomes such as claims or call centre metrics and suited to someone who truly understands how insurance products are built, managed and evolved day to day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning and optimising a portfolio of travel insurance products, including direct and aggregator-distributed offerings
• Leading product development, enhancement and lifecycle management
• Working closely with underwriters to design, approve and implement product changes
• Supporting the transition to a new in‑house operating model, including setting up and managing new contracts and supplier relationships
• Conducting market and competitor analysis to drive innovation and differentiation
• Acting as a product subject matter expert across the wider business, including senior stakeholder conversations
• Contributing to longer-term strategy, succession planning and capability build as the product function grows

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience as a Product Manager within general insurance (travel insurance highly desirable)
• Deep understanding of how insurance products work (coverage, wording, pricing inputs, governance and ongoing management)
• Experience working with underwriters, third-party administrators and aggregators
• Comfortable operating at pace in a changing environment
• Confident engaging at senior level, with the credibility to influence and challenge
• Ambition to grow into a broader senior leadership role over time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where travel insurance is their fastest-growing product, you will have real ownership & influence and an opportunity to shape a product function.

If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready for your next big challenge, apply now!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Pension Product Owner

6‑Month Contract

£600/day (Inside IR35)

Midlands / Hybrid

I’m recruiting a Pension Product Owner for a well‑established UK financial services organisation. This contract offers end‑to‑end ownership of the pension product proposition, with a strong focus on product strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance rather than digital delivery.

You’ll take ownership across accumulation, retirement, and decumulation, helping ensure products deliver strong customer value and meet regulatory and commercial expectations.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

The Role

• Own workplace pensions, personal pensions/SIPPs, and retirement income solutions
• Define and evolve product strategy, design, and roadmap
• Shape contributions, charges, fund ranges, and default/lifestyle strategies
• Monitor AUM growth, retention, and value delivery
• Lead product governance, Consumer Duty, and VfM activity
• Act as the internal SME for pension products

About you

• Proven experience with UK pension products (workplace, SIPP, or retirement income)
• Strong understanding of pensions, investments, and fee structures
• Solid knowledge of FCA regulation and Consumer Duty
• Experience owning or shaping product strategy and lifecycle

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact contract suited to an experienced pensions product specialist who can hit the ground running.

For a confidential conversation, get in touch.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Programme Manager – Customer Technology

6‑month contract | Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of customer‑facing and customer‑enabling technology workstreams within a large, complex business and technology change programme.

This is a senior co-ordination role, acting as the delivery glue across multiple teams and platforms, ensuring plans are aligned, risks are managed and outcomes are delivered at pace.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the integrated programme plan across customer‑related technology workstreams
• Coordinate delivery across digital, app, instore and customer engagement teams
• Manage complex cross‑team and cross‑portfolio dependencies
• Drive strong delivery discipline, including milestones, RAID and critical path management
• Act as the main escalation point for risks and issues
• Produce clear programme reporting for senior stakeholders
• Own budget forecasting and tracking, working closely with Finance and Procurement

Experience required

• Strong programme management experience in large, complex retail environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams, platforms and third‑party suppliers
• Excellent stakeholder management across business and technology
• Confident with governance, reporting and financial management
• Structured, proactive and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets effectively (min £5m)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Job Title: Junior PMO Support (Contract)
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Rate: £373 – £400 per day

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Junior PMO Support professional to join a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation delivering meaningful work within the mental health sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their PMO career to gain hands-on experience supporting key programmes that have a real impact on people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Project Management Office (PMO)
• Assist with workforce planning activities, including resource tracking and allocation
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and governance artefacts
• Support programme leadership with scheduling, coordination, and communications
• Ensure project data is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with reporting standards
• Help drive organisation and structure across multiple workstreams

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Exposure to workforce planning or resource management
• Ability to support leadership teams in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in contributing to meaningful work within a mental health-focused organisation

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to work on impactful programmes within the mental health space
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic workforce planning
• A fully remote working environment with flexibility
• Competitive day rate

If you’re looking to build your PMO experience while contributing to work that genuinely matters, we’d like to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Our market leading client is looking for an experienced Change Project Manager to run a number of Customer Engagement and Customer Journey optimisation initiatives.

Previous experience as a business change project manager working on customer focused / customer journey enhancement tasks in large scale organisations will be essential.

Strong core PM skills, taking ownership of driving delivery of projects in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and working with multiple internal and external third-party teams.

3 month initial contract

£500/day voa umbrella.

Remote – MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO TRAVEL NATIONALLY ON A FREQUENT BASIS

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Technical Business Analyst, Business Analyst

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join a leading digital organisation that’s currently maturing its business analysis and change capabilities. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and process to a growing business

Location – Wiltshire – Three days a week onsite

Key Responsibilities

– Take ownership from day one and contribute immediately to ongoing projects

– Help define and embed effective business analysis and change processes within a developing environment

– Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document and refine clear and concise requirements and user stories

– Drive improvements in how business and technical requirements are elicited, validated and translated for delivery teams

– Support the establishment of a formal BA/ Change function, developing structure, standards and best practices

– Contribute to technology- focused initiatives, particularly around API around API and software requirements

– Balance technical business analysis with broader change management and process improvement activities

Key Experience

– 5 – 10 years’ experience in business analysis or related change roles

– Strong background in both technical (API/ Software) and business facing analysis

– Proven ability to operate in smaller or less structured environments

– Experience in developing or maturing teams, processes and governance structures

– Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels to drive clarity and alignment

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.