58 Temporary jobs in Alcester

We’re Hiring: Temporary Commercial Staff – Receptionists, Administrators & Customer Service Assistants

Are you ready to jump into new opportunities and showcase your skills in a fast-paced office environment? We’re on the lookout for reliable, professional, and adaptable individuals to join our team of temporary commercial staff for short- and medium-term assignments across various sectors.

Roles Available:

• Receptionists
• Office Administrators
• Data Entry Clerks
• Customer Service Assistants
• General Office Support

Locations: Various assignments across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for ongoing or permanent opportunities)
Start Dates: Immediate and rolling starts available

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and standard office systems
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to hit the ground running
• Previous office or customer service experience is a plus, but not essential
• Availability at short notice is a big advantage!

What You’ll Get:

• Minimum £12.21 hourly pay
• Weekly pay cycles (Every Friday!)
• Exposure to a variety of industries and companies
• Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team
• Opportunities to build your CV and potentially transition into permanent roles

Interested? Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey. Whether you're between jobs, returning to work, or simply looking for flexibility, we’d love to hear from you!

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Location: Kings Heath 
Contract: Temporary (Sickness Cover)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Agency: TeacherActive

Are you an experienced school office professional looking for your next challenge? TeacherActive is currently seeking a Temporary Office Manager to support a Primary School in South Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and adaptable candidate who enjoys working in fast-paced school environments and can confidently take on managerial responsibilities.

• Previous experience working in a school office environment , ideally in an Office Manager or Senior Administrator role.

• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) .

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Confidence using school management systems and handling sensitive information discreetly.

• Flexibility to work across different schools in Birmingham as part of a temporary cover team.

• Two professional references from your most recent employers.

• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Criminal Conviction Check .

• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm) .

• Competitive weekly pay.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

• Opportunities to work in a variety of school settings.

• Continuous professional development and safeguarding training.

If you’re an organised and motivated professional ready to make a positive impact in Birmingham schools, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled English Language & Literature Teacher to join our secondary school client on a temporary basis, covering staff absence until the October half term break. The successful candidate will inspire students to engage with both classic and contemporary texts, while developing their skills in reading, writing, and critical analysis.

This role is ideal for a passionate teacher who can quickly integrate into a supportive department and make a strong impact in a short-term placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4 (Language & Literature).

• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.

• Create a positive classroom environment that supports learning for all students.

• Uphold high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and engagement.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching English Language & Literature in UK secondary schools.

• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Current Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Temporary Works Manager

Galldris Group

Location: Midlands Region, based out of Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Works Manager to join our Midlands team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering Background with experience in Temporary Works delivery/design, working in high-profile, tier 1 environments with attention to health, safety, environment and quality.

The Temporary Works Manager will be required to manage and coordinate, as well as monitor and measure, the performance of temporary works across the Midlands region. The Temporary Works Manager should follow the recommendations of BS 5975:2024 Part 1 and ensure compliance with both Principal Contractor and Galldris Temporary Works standards and procedures.

The Temporary Works Manager must have a proven track record acting as a TWC on a variety of civil engineering projects (large-scale to small-scale). Knowledge and experience are the key attributes for the role, along with strong interpersonal and organisational team-working skills, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. The Temporary Works Manager will be expected to support and appoint a team of TWCs, TWSs and oversee TW design organisations.

As the Temporary Works Manager you will be required to ensure that all Temporary Works are adequately and safely designed, constructed, implemented and removed in accordance with TW procedures.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

• Act as the Lead Temporary Works Coordinator for the region
• Measure and monitor the performance of Temporary Works across the region
• Understand and apply the principles of TWC as defined in BS5975:2024, PAS8811:2017 and all other applicable standards, including Client and Principal Contractor’s TW Procedures and Technical Standards
• Support/maintain the Galldris TW procedure and the associated TW guidance and TW forms. Support/maintain the organisation’s TW System for the management of TW. Support and appoint the team of TWCs, TWSs and oversee TW design organisations that Galldris partners with
• Agree with the Principal Contractor/Designers/Checkers, and other parties on the level of risk and design check
• Coordinate Temporary Works activities. Ensure that a detailed design brief has been produced, with full consultation, is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site. Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design
• Ensure that a satisfactory Temporary Works design is carried out. Ensure that the design is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief. Register or record the drawings, calculations and other relevant documents relating to the final design. Issue designs to the required parties in accordance with the document management process
• Ensure TW documentation is adequately maintained within the site management systems. Ensure that those responsible for on-site supervision receive full design details, with significant risks and design limitations highlighted. Ensure that checks are made at appropriate stages, covering the more critical factors
• Ensure that any proposed changes in materials or construction are checked against the original design and appropriate action taken. Ensure that any agreed changes or corrections of faults are correctly carried out on site. Ensure that during use, all appropriate maintenance and routine inspections are carried out
• Issue formal permit to load/proceed if final check(s) prove satisfactory (where required, dependent on project-based permissions/appointments). Obtain the criteria that allow the temporary works to be removed. Ensure temporary load cases are adequately considered
• When it has been confirmed that the permanent structure has attained the adequate strength required by the design, issue formal permission to dismantle the Temporary Works (where needed, dependent on project-based permissions/appointments)
• Understand the Client and Principal Contractor’s Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project
• Through coordination with Project Managers and Directors, ensure the appointment and management of site-based Temporary Works Coordinators and Supervisors in accordance with the company and Principal Contractor process
• Mentor project TWCs, TWSs, site engineers and temporary works engineers. Provide specific briefings on the limitations of Temporary works schemes in conjunction with the designer, where appropriate
• Support to tender and project teams, providing advice on buildability and temporary works. Record any changes to the temporary works scope against the tender/contract
• Manage the relationships with temporary works designers/consultants/suppliers. Manage the relationship with the Client /Principal Contractor’s Temporary Works Coordinators. Record and review time and cost spent with temporary works designers
• Input into the company's Temporary Works standards and processes. Share knowledge, good practice and lessons learnt

Experience/Knowledge:

• Experience in Civil Engineering, with strong technical knowledge. Experience relevant to the type and complexity of the TW with which they are involved
• Strong FRC knowledge. Experience of working as a TWC on a major civil engineering project. Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works experience is essential

Qualifications:

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CITB TWC, CITB SMSTS, CSCS card
• Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers desirable
• CISRS Certification desirable

Skills:

• Engineering ability – technical and practical engineering skills
• Management and leadership skills – ability to plan and manage the TW process
• Health, safety, and welfare – a sound knowledge of legislation hazards and SSOW
• Interpersonal skills and communication
• Ability to speak up on HSEQ matters and lead by example
• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and work both independently and as part of a team
• Computer literacy advanced

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris.

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.

Supply Star Recruitment are seeking a reliable and proactive Temporary School Caretaker to support our client secondary school during a period of staff absence. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained for staff, students, and visitors.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general maintenance, minor repairs, and site security

• Opening and locking the school premises, including setting alarms

• Monitoring health and safety across the site and reporting any issues

• Supporting with deliveries and maintaining school facilities

• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of external areas

• Assisting with setting up rooms for school activities/events

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

• Right to work in the UK

We're currently recruiting a HR Manager for a Global 3rd Party Logistics Company based in Redditch. This position involves assisting with the management of the overall HR operations and the delivery of strategic objectives

Location:         Redditch, West Midlands (on-site)

Salary info:     Up to £50,000 per annum

Job type:     Full time, permanent

Hours of work:     Monday – Friday (8.30am – 5pm)

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, be highly organised and remain focused under pressure. Will have experience in HR, with a thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures. Connects easily with people and has a detail-oriented mindset for handling the dynamic nature of today’s workforce.

You will be responsible for:

• Implementing the people strategy, HR policies, procedures and plans which deliver business priorities. Including annual handbook review.
• Manage employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, sickness and redundancy.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practice with them.
• Oversee payroll function within HR department
• Work within and apply key business drivers to people management.
• Review, maintain and enhance employee benefits programs
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Oversee and refine employee standards and procedures, using existing HR systems as well as improved or recommended processes
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• Champion the onboarding process by ensuring that it's high-quality and up to date, and provide clarity and connection for employees so their roles serve the overall business vision
• Plan, monitor, and appraise HR activities by scheduling management meetings, resolving employee grievances, training managers in how to coach and discipline, and counselling managers
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human-resources policies and procedures.
• Support the Group HR Director to develop a strong, capable and stable workforce which is able to successfully support the needs of a rapidly growing business within a competitive market

The successful candidate will have the following key skills/personal competencies and qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 – Required
• Relevant HR or business degree
• Five or more years of experience in human resources - Required
• Solid ethics, morals and sound judgement
• Handle confidential matters with discretion
• Diplomacy is crucial.
• Strong leadership skills to guide the HR team and support and motivate staff
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.
• Strong hands-on experience with TUPE
• In depth understanding of UK employment law and recognised best practice with the ability to conceptualise and deliver solutions to complex problems
• Personal credibility and gravitas with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and openness
• High level of confidentiality and discretion

Additional information:

• Requirements to travel to other Group sites when required
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave

If you're looking for your next job opportunity and you'd like to work for a successful company that supports personal growth and career goals, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. We'd love to hear from you!