Contract Manager (Onsite)

Adecco; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment services provider in Slough is seeking an Onsite Operational Contract Manager. In this hands-on client-facing role, you will manage a team, oversee a large workforce, and drive operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume staffing and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

Car allowance

Hybrid working with 1 WFH day

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume staffing in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and man-management skills.
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and execution to meet production demands.
• Manage and mentor the onsite team member and associates.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure high service standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Staffing experience

Communication skills

Planning abilities

Knowledge of compliance

Job description

Onsite Operational Contract Manager - Food Manufacturing Client Site (Slough)

Are you a dynamic operational leader with a passion for people management and workforce planning? Join us as an Onsite Contract Manager at a leading food manufacturing site in Slough, where you'll play a critical role in delivering recruitment excellence and operational efficiency for one of our key clients.

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role where you'll be responsible for managing a team member and overseeing the daily deployment of up to 200 temporary associates, ensuring alignment with production schedules and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and execution to meet production demands.
• Manage and mentor an onsite team member and associates.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure high service standards.
• Drive local recruitment campaigns and on‑boarding.
• Ensure compliance with right‑to‑work checks and health & safety.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
• Occasional travel to different sites.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing high‑volume staffing in fast‑paced environments.
• Onsite client experience.
• Strong leadership and man‑management skills.
• Excellent planning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident communicator with client‑facing experience.
• Knowledge of recruitment compliance and workforce legislation.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary of 31K + bonus + car allowance
• Hybrid working with 1 WFH day.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key client environment.

Ready to take the next step in your operational management career? Apply now and become a vital part of our client's success story.

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