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Business Development Manager - South East

Posted 1 day ago by Actionstep


The Business Development Manager role at Actionstep UK focuses on generating a substantial outbound pipeline to drive gr...

  • Rate £70,000 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Remote
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Regional Sales Manager - South East

Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd


The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...

  • Rate £52,000 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Senior Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI


The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...

  • Rate £88,000 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Regional Contract Manager - South East

Posted 1 day ago by Kudos Services


The Regional Contract Manager role at Kudos Services involves overseeing the delivery of operational Facilities Manageme...

  • Rate £60,000 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Transfer Agency Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Huxley (UK) Limited


The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...

  • Rate £172,500 per year
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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DV Platform Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Intec Select


The role of DV Cleared Platform Engineer involves supporting and enhancing a large-scale hybrid infrastructure across Az...

  • Rate £90 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Senior Casework Manager - South East

Posted 3 days ago by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)


The Senior Casework Manager role within the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) at HMPPS involves overseeing the m...

  • Rate £50,000 per year
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Band 8a Finance Manager - Efficiency & Recovery - South East

Posted 3 days ago by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


The Finance Manager role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust involves leading financial reporting and supporti...

  • Rate £70,887 per year
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Training Manager

Posted 3 days ago by ECOLAB LTD


The Training Manager position within the European Training Team at Global Water Solutions focuses on delivering and enha...

  • Rate £89,200 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector...


The role of Senior Infrastructure Engineer at FCDO involves supporting enterprise infrastructure platforms in both on-pr...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Milton Keynes, UK

Senior Bid Manager (Public Tender Exp) - FTC PERM Role

Posted 3 days ago by Endeavour Recruitment


The Senior Bid Manager will lead the end-to-end bid process for a complex UK government programme, ensuring high-quality...

  • Rate £80,000 per year
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Milton Keynes, UK

Senior Capital Projects Manager - South East

Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust


As the Band 8a Project Manager for the UTC project, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a complex initi...

  • Rate £64,750 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Capital Projects Manager - South East

Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust


As the Project Manager for the B46 project, you will oversee the delivery of the project from initiation to completion w...

  • Rate £56,515 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Business Change Manager

Posted 4 days ago by Lorien


The Business Change Manager role in Milton Keynes focuses on leading and embedding change initiatives within the organiz...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Milton Keynes, UK

Lifecycle Marketing Manager

Posted 7 days ago by Zinc


The Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Zinc will be responsible for managing CRM systems and customer journeys, focusing on...

  • Rate £88,800 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton

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Engagement and Stakeholder Manager

Posted 7 days ago by The Open University


The Engagement and Stakeholder Manager role at The Open University is a two-year fixed-term position focused on managing...

  • Rate £46,049 per year
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Senior Problem Manager

Posted 7 days ago by Henderson Scott


The role of Senior Problem Manager involves joining a central government client's Service Management Teams, focusing on...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Milton Keynes, UK

Network Project Manager

Posted 7 days ago by The Sales Recruitment Network


The role of Network Project Manager involves leading a significant infrastructure project within a retail setting, focus...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

Senior Problem Manager

Posted 1 week ago by Henderson Scott


The role of Senior Problem Manager involves providing expert support for root cause analysis and resolution of problems...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Milton Keynes (MK1)

Site Manager

Posted 1 week ago by Hays


The Site Manager will oversee the installation of a major Automated Shuttle Racking System for a leading contractor spec...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

About Our HR Manager Contract Roles in Milton Keynes

What does a hr manager contractor do?

Organisations bring in HR Manager contractors to lead the HR function within an organisation or business unit, managing both the operational delivery of HR services and the team of HR professionals responsible for them. The role bridges the operational and strategic dimensions of HR: HR Managers ensure that the day-to-day HR processes run effectively, that employee relations matters are handled consistently and legally, that people data and reporting is accurate and timely, and that the HR team is appropriately developed and managed. At the same time, they are expected to partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and people strategy matters. Contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, manage a period of significant HR activity, or provide interim HR leadership during a restructuring.

What sets strong HR Manager contractors apart is combine broad HR generalist competence with team leadership and stakeholder management capability. CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification is a common requirement, alongside substantial experience in an HR management or senior HRBP role at a comparable organisation. Experience managing disciplinary and grievance processes, overseeing recruitment and talent management, leading an HR team, and engaging with senior business leaders on people matters is the core competency profile. The ability to manage a team through uncertainty, maintain HR service quality during a period of change, and build credibility with leaders who may be sceptical about an interim approach is consistently valued. Sector experience is a differentiator, as the employment context, union relationships, and HR regulatory requirements vary between industries.

What is the market like for hr manager contractors?

The HR Manager contract market is a large and consistently active segment of the HR contracting market, driven by the broad and consistent demand for experienced HR management across organisations of all sizes and sectors. Demand is relatively stable across economic cycles, with peaks during restructuring programmes, TUPE transfers, and periods of rapid organisational change. The market spans a range of seniority and rate levels, from HR Managers responsible for a small team in an SME through to senior HR Managers overseeing large operational HR functions in complex organisations. Contractors who combine solid HR generalist credentials with specific sector experience and a track record of leading HR teams through change are consistently in the strongest demand.

What is the contracting market like in Milton Keynes?

Corporate operations, technology, and professional services define Milton Keynes as a contracting location. A number of major national and international companies have chosen the city for their UK headquarters or significant operational centres, attracted by connectivity, space, and lower costs than the capital. This presence supports steady hiring across IT, ERP, finance transformation, and programme delivery. SAP and enterprise systems contracting runs particularly deep here, driven by the concentration of organisations running large-scale ERP implementations and upgrades. Network Rail's headquarters and other transport and infrastructure bodies add engineering, project controls, and safety roles. The city sits in the South East rate band for most disciplines, though SAP and enterprise systems engagements often command rates that close the gap with London entirely.

How much do hr manager contractors usually earn in Milton Keynes?

Contract rates for hr manager roles in Milton Keynes typically range from £315 to £578 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.

How many hr manager vacancies in Milton Keynes are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 hr manager contract roles across the site, with Milton Keynes showing steady growth. Data reviewed up to June 2026.