Business Support Officer role with Havering Council 12.92 per hour PAYE / 15.75 per hour umbrella PAYE Business Support provide a high level admin support for all functionalities in Adult Social Care. You will be supported and guided by 2 x Team leads in a team of total 16 across areas such as Safeguarding, DOL's ,Complaints, Community Learning Disabilities team, Finance and Benefits, Sensory and Community Teams.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Business Support Officer role with Havering Council 12.92 per hour PAYE / 15.75 per hour umbrella PAYE Business Support provide a high level admin support for all functionalities in Adult Social Care. You will be supported and guided by 2 x Team leads in a team of total 16 across areas such as Safeguarding, DOL's ,Complaints, Community Learning Disabilities team, Finance and Benefits, Sensory and Community Teams.
Senior Product Manager, Subscriptions Growth London We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ London or Remote UK £95,000 to £110,000 + Benefits About us: Monzo is the seventh biggest bank in the UK with a mission to Make Money Work for Everyone. In the last few years we've built a banking app with very high daily engagement and an NPS that's well above the norm. Around 20% of UK adults have a Monzo account already, but we have a global ambition and the opportunity to impact hundreds of millions - perhaps even billions - of lives. Product is at the heart of this ambition. As a PM you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to set big, ambitious goals for an entire product area, and have the freedom to decide how to meet them. You'll operate with autonomy and have a massive impact on our customers' lives and Monzo's success. About our Subscriptions Team: We're looking to hire a Senior Product Manager to join our Subscriptions team. A subscription is a paid upgrade of a customer's Monzo account that unlocks extra benefits and functionality that help them make financial progress. We currently have two subscription plans: Monzo Plus, which is a freemium software product that helps customers manage their money better; and Monzo Premium, which is a packaged bank account that gives people peace of mind with phone and travel insurance in one place. We've grown the number of subscribers substantially over the last three years since launch, and we're about to introduce some big changes that will help us grow even faster. We're now looking to hire someone to accelerate our subscriptions through our ambitious next phase of growth. As the product lead for subscriptions growth, you'll be responsible for the full subscriber lifecycle: awareness, discovery, conversion, onboarding, engagement and retention. This team is a part of the Core Banking team, and directly contributes to Monzo's revenue goals. Your role is to design and execute on strategies to increase subscriptions growth, engagement and retention. That means you'll: Collaborate with engineering, design, data, user research and marketing to identify new growth opportunities, launch experiments and iterate. Create delightful experiences that solve user needs and pain points. Communicate effectively. You get people inspired by the product vision and you share the right context with the right people at the right time. Lead the planning process and associated roadmap prioritisation ensuring alignment within the team and with wider business goals and objectives. Work with cross-functional partners (engineering, design, data, user research and marketing) to ensure projects are delivered on time and as planned. Set clear goals and track progress against targets. You should apply if: You have a track record of leading product growth (even better, subscriptions growth). You've shipped world-class products at a fast growing company. You're data-driven, and enthusiastic about metrics. You have a proven track record of making an impact through experimentation and optimization. You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles - spanning engineering, design, data, user research, marketing, legal and compliance - to get stuff done. You're able to motivate, energise and inspire people towards a common goal You're passionate about building value for customers and not just achieving business results. You're intellectually honest about your work's performance, continually striving for improvement. You can systematically break down and solve complex problems. You have the urge and resilience to challenge the status quo and make things better, and are full of creative ideas for how to do so. You're passionate about learning every day and sharing your knowledge and experience. You're excited by what we're doing at Monzo, especially subscriptions. The interview process: Our interview process typically involves 4 main stages: Initial call with hiring manager Experience Loop consisting of x3 interviews. This includes a Case Study, Project Walkthrough and a Values interview Final chat with our Chief Product Officer Our average process takes around 3-5 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: We can sponsor visas This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London). We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Tell us about a product you've grown substantially. What was it, and what did you do? Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: Voluntary . And we've included a "prefer not to say" option for every question. It'd be helpful if you still fill out the survey even if you choose "prefer not to say" for every question, as it's useful for us to understand & record this. We won't know if you choose to fill this survey in or not. Anonymous to Monzo . We can't tie your responses to you and they won't make a difference to the outcome of your application. We'll only use grouped responses for equal opportunities monitoring in our hiring process. By filling out this survey, you agree that we can use your responses for the purposes we've mentioned above. You are not letting us know if we need to make any adjustments to the hiring process because of disability or neurodiversity - to do this please email us. How would you describe your gender identity? Select Do you identify as transgender? Select What's your sexual orientation? Select Do you identify as having a disability? Select Do you consider yourself to be neurodiverse? Select
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager, Subscriptions Growth London We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ London or Remote UK £95,000 to £110,000 + Benefits About us: Monzo is the seventh biggest bank in the UK with a mission to Make Money Work for Everyone. In the last few years we've built a banking app with very high daily engagement and an NPS that's well above the norm. Around 20% of UK adults have a Monzo account already, but we have a global ambition and the opportunity to impact hundreds of millions - perhaps even billions - of lives. Product is at the heart of this ambition. As a PM you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to set big, ambitious goals for an entire product area, and have the freedom to decide how to meet them. You'll operate with autonomy and have a massive impact on our customers' lives and Monzo's success. About our Subscriptions Team: We're looking to hire a Senior Product Manager to join our Subscriptions team. A subscription is a paid upgrade of a customer's Monzo account that unlocks extra benefits and functionality that help them make financial progress. We currently have two subscription plans: Monzo Plus, which is a freemium software product that helps customers manage their money better; and Monzo Premium, which is a packaged bank account that gives people peace of mind with phone and travel insurance in one place. We've grown the number of subscribers substantially over the last three years since launch, and we're about to introduce some big changes that will help us grow even faster. We're now looking to hire someone to accelerate our subscriptions through our ambitious next phase of growth. As the product lead for subscriptions growth, you'll be responsible for the full subscriber lifecycle: awareness, discovery, conversion, onboarding, engagement and retention. This team is a part of the Core Banking team, and directly contributes to Monzo's revenue goals. Your role is to design and execute on strategies to increase subscriptions growth, engagement and retention. That means you'll: Collaborate with engineering, design, data, user research and marketing to identify new growth opportunities, launch experiments and iterate. Create delightful experiences that solve user needs and pain points. Communicate effectively. You get people inspired by the product vision and you share the right context with the right people at the right time. Lead the planning process and associated roadmap prioritisation ensuring alignment within the team and with wider business goals and objectives. Work with cross-functional partners (engineering, design, data, user research and marketing) to ensure projects are delivered on time and as planned. Set clear goals and track progress against targets. You should apply if: You have a track record of leading product growth (even better, subscriptions growth). You've shipped world-class products at a fast growing company. You're data-driven, and enthusiastic about metrics. You have a proven track record of making an impact through experimentation and optimization. You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles - spanning engineering, design, data, user research, marketing, legal and compliance - to get stuff done. You're able to motivate, energise and inspire people towards a common goal You're passionate about building value for customers and not just achieving business results. You're intellectually honest about your work's performance, continually striving for improvement. You can systematically break down and solve complex problems. You have the urge and resilience to challenge the status quo and make things better, and are full of creative ideas for how to do so. You're passionate about learning every day and sharing your knowledge and experience. You're excited by what we're doing at Monzo, especially subscriptions. The interview process: Our interview process typically involves 4 main stages: Initial call with hiring manager Experience Loop consisting of x3 interviews. This includes a Case Study, Project Walkthrough and a Values interview Final chat with our Chief Product Officer Our average process takes around 3-5 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: We can sponsor visas This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London). We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Tell us about a product you've grown substantially. What was it, and what did you do? Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. Select We legally have to verify your Right to Work in the UK before you can start working for us. We're asking for this information now so we know later what type of right to work check we need to do. Your answer to this question won't affect the outcome of your application, unless you'd need visa sponsorship but are applying to a role we can't sponsor. If you'd like to, please share your preferred pronouns (eg. they/them/theirs, she/her/hers). If you'd like to, please spell out your name how it's pronounced so we know how to say it. Identity survey Our goal at Monzo is to make money work for everyone. To do that, working at Monzo must work for everyone. We want to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow. Making Monzo work for everyone starts right at the beginning of every Monzonaut's journey: when they apply to work here. This demographic survey will help us better understand the people who apply to work at Monzo. It'll help us see how different groups progress through our hiring process, and where we need to make improvements to be more inclusive. If you choose to fill it out, all of the information you give us is: Voluntary . And we've included a "prefer not to say" option for every question. It'd be helpful if you still fill out the survey even if you choose "prefer not to say" for every question, as it's useful for us to understand & record this. We won't know if you choose to fill this survey in or not. Anonymous to Monzo . We can't tie your responses to you and they won't make a difference to the outcome of your application. We'll only use grouped responses for equal opportunities monitoring in our hiring process. By filling out this survey, you agree that we can use your responses for the purposes we've mentioned above. You are not letting us know if we need to make any adjustments to the hiring process because of disability or neurodiversity - to do this please email us. How would you describe your gender identity? Select Do you identify as transgender? Select What's your sexual orientation? Select Do you identify as having a disability? Select Do you consider yourself to be neurodiverse? Select
A very exciting opportunity for a CFO has come up to join an outstanding organisation. Reporting into the business owner, the purpose of this position is to deal with the financial management of the business and liaise with relevant teams to ensure a smooth running of the finance department. If you are looking for a new challenging and wanting to work within a close knit and friendly team this will be the right position for you! The CFO will: Financial Reporting providing strategic financial guidance to the executive team Risk Management by identifying and assess financial risks Cash Management including cash flow and liquidity, optimising working capital and financial integrity. Team Leadership and development Conducting financial analysis to support key business decisions Deal with service charge management for including budget setting and year end management Reporting for all finance related queries including cash flow Management of PO's for all outsourced agents Work on company auditing processes Ensure all financial policies and procedures are reviewed and updated Deal with clients on a daily basis via telephone and email General wider team support and acting as a senior team member when essential for any management duties Deal with all company budgeting and forecasting Liaise with suppliers and HMRC Oversea all internal dashboard as well as implementing the system To be considered for the CFO position you will: Work previously in a managerial finance or accounts position Be CIMA qualified Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role Experience within the financial services environment will be Have outstanding attention to detail Work well under pressure Be flexible and able to support daily Maintain impeccable communication skills both verbal and written In return our client offers a great working environment and the chance to work within a fantastic team. Apply now to be considered!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
A very exciting opportunity for a CFO has come up to join an outstanding organisation. Reporting into the business owner, the purpose of this position is to deal with the financial management of the business and liaise with relevant teams to ensure a smooth running of the finance department. If you are looking for a new challenging and wanting to work within a close knit and friendly team this will be the right position for you! The CFO will: Financial Reporting providing strategic financial guidance to the executive team Risk Management by identifying and assess financial risks Cash Management including cash flow and liquidity, optimising working capital and financial integrity. Team Leadership and development Conducting financial analysis to support key business decisions Deal with service charge management for including budget setting and year end management Reporting for all finance related queries including cash flow Management of PO's for all outsourced agents Work on company auditing processes Ensure all financial policies and procedures are reviewed and updated Deal with clients on a daily basis via telephone and email General wider team support and acting as a senior team member when essential for any management duties Deal with all company budgeting and forecasting Liaise with suppliers and HMRC Oversea all internal dashboard as well as implementing the system To be considered for the CFO position you will: Work previously in a managerial finance or accounts position Be CIMA qualified Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role Experience within the financial services environment will be Have outstanding attention to detail Work well under pressure Be flexible and able to support daily Maintain impeccable communication skills both verbal and written In return our client offers a great working environment and the chance to work within a fantastic team. Apply now to be considered!
Exchequer Services Officer (Income) £24,823 - £28,831 per annum (37hours) Hybrid working About the role The role of Exchequer Services Officer (Income) is part of the Councils Finance function and sits within the Exchequer Services (Income) area, which oversees incoming payments worth over £500million a year ranging from commercial rents to care alarm fees click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Exchequer Services Officer (Income) £24,823 - £28,831 per annum (37hours) Hybrid working About the role The role of Exchequer Services Officer (Income) is part of the Councils Finance function and sits within the Exchequer Services (Income) area, which oversees incoming payments worth over £500million a year ranging from commercial rents to care alarm fees click apply for full job details
This role is for a meticulous Finance Officer who will thrive in the Public Sector, specifically within the Accounting & Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing payments, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation in the public sector. They are a large entity, employing thousands of individuals across the UK. Their main office is located in Worcester, where they maintain a strong community presence and are committed to providing excellent public services. Description Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out. Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company. To undertake detailed analysis of expenditure and income to provide management information to aid decision making. To support the setting of annual pay and non-pay budgets for their areas of responsibility, working with relevant budget holders. To ensure accounting procedures are followed at period end and year end to facilitate timely and accurate management and statutory reporting. This will involve posting journals and virements in accordance with financial rules and polices. To build effective relationships with supported organisational areas and with Contracts and Procurement staff to ensure that a joined up approach to purchasing, procurement and budget management is in place. To correctly account for any projects, operational incidents or other cross cutting / corporate events in order to facilitate the provision of accurate management information. To ensure that all income is correctly accounted for, the budget is accurate and that fees and charges are regularly reviewed. To support the delivery of the Treasury Management Policy. To administer purchasing cards and reconcile payments to the main bank account and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the general ledger. To carry out balance sheet account reconciliations as directed. To complete VAT and other standard tax returns to HMRC and reconcile these to the general ledger. Profile A successful Finance Officer should have: AAT level 3 qualified as a minimum - this is an essential requirement for the role Knowledge of financial regulations and legislation. Proficiency in data analysis and statistical forecasting. Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and accounting software. Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data. Previous experience of working within the Public Sector This position has a progressive salary structure and candidates will start at the bottom of salary banding and increase over a 5 year period. Job Offer A competitive salary range of 30,500 - 36,000 per annum. An exciting opportunity to work in a diverse team in the public sector. 26 days holiday leave + bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme. A supportive and inclusive company culture, based in Worcester. We encourage all individuals who believe they can make a tangible difference in our organisation to apply for this rewarding Finance Officer role.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role is for a meticulous Finance Officer who will thrive in the Public Sector, specifically within the Accounting & Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing payments, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation in the public sector. They are a large entity, employing thousands of individuals across the UK. Their main office is located in Worcester, where they maintain a strong community presence and are committed to providing excellent public services. Description Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out. Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company. To undertake detailed analysis of expenditure and income to provide management information to aid decision making. To support the setting of annual pay and non-pay budgets for their areas of responsibility, working with relevant budget holders. To ensure accounting procedures are followed at period end and year end to facilitate timely and accurate management and statutory reporting. This will involve posting journals and virements in accordance with financial rules and polices. To build effective relationships with supported organisational areas and with Contracts and Procurement staff to ensure that a joined up approach to purchasing, procurement and budget management is in place. To correctly account for any projects, operational incidents or other cross cutting / corporate events in order to facilitate the provision of accurate management information. To ensure that all income is correctly accounted for, the budget is accurate and that fees and charges are regularly reviewed. To support the delivery of the Treasury Management Policy. To administer purchasing cards and reconcile payments to the main bank account and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the general ledger. To carry out balance sheet account reconciliations as directed. To complete VAT and other standard tax returns to HMRC and reconcile these to the general ledger. Profile A successful Finance Officer should have: AAT level 3 qualified as a minimum - this is an essential requirement for the role Knowledge of financial regulations and legislation. Proficiency in data analysis and statistical forecasting. Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and accounting software. Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data. Previous experience of working within the Public Sector This position has a progressive salary structure and candidates will start at the bottom of salary banding and increase over a 5 year period. Job Offer A competitive salary range of 30,500 - 36,000 per annum. An exciting opportunity to work in a diverse team in the public sector. 26 days holiday leave + bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme. A supportive and inclusive company culture, based in Worcester. We encourage all individuals who believe they can make a tangible difference in our organisation to apply for this rewarding Finance Officer role.
Senior Operational Support Officer Based in Tower Hamlets Temporary on going 23.48per hour PAYE 09:00 - 17:00 The Senior Operational Support Officer provides direct line management, oversight and support to a team of Operational Support Officers as well as working collaboratively with the leadership and management team and operational staff to ensure the day-to-day running of the service is delivered smoothly. The key tasks associated with this role is primarily administrative, supporting the Deputy Head of Service and managers with all aspects of operational business activity. This includes: - Line management of the Operational Support Officers including undertaking one-to-one supervision, delegation of tasks and efficiently manage the team's workload. - Coordination, delegation and oversight of a range of meetings (e.g. preparing agendas, meeting invitations, relevant documentation, taking minutes and circulation of papers). - Coordination, delegation and oversight for the health and safety of buildings in collaboration with the youth service and relevant colleagues including corporate health and safety & facilities management. Tasks include maintaining health and safety action plan, co-ordinating fire/incident tests and general building management. - Coordination, delegation and oversight of finances and procurement activity (e.g. procurement tasks, requesting purchase orders, monitoring submission of invoices, placing orders and specification development etc). - Oversee and support with the co-ordination of recruitment and on-boarding of the workforce. - Other tasks as required to support operational need.
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Senior Operational Support Officer Based in Tower Hamlets Temporary on going 23.48per hour PAYE 09:00 - 17:00 The Senior Operational Support Officer provides direct line management, oversight and support to a team of Operational Support Officers as well as working collaboratively with the leadership and management team and operational staff to ensure the day-to-day running of the service is delivered smoothly. The key tasks associated with this role is primarily administrative, supporting the Deputy Head of Service and managers with all aspects of operational business activity. This includes: - Line management of the Operational Support Officers including undertaking one-to-one supervision, delegation of tasks and efficiently manage the team's workload. - Coordination, delegation and oversight of a range of meetings (e.g. preparing agendas, meeting invitations, relevant documentation, taking minutes and circulation of papers). - Coordination, delegation and oversight for the health and safety of buildings in collaboration with the youth service and relevant colleagues including corporate health and safety & facilities management. Tasks include maintaining health and safety action plan, co-ordinating fire/incident tests and general building management. - Coordination, delegation and oversight of finances and procurement activity (e.g. procurement tasks, requesting purchase orders, monitoring submission of invoices, placing orders and specification development etc). - Oversee and support with the co-ordination of recruitment and on-boarding of the workforce. - Other tasks as required to support operational need.
Location: Harrogate Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience) The Client Services Executive supports our Client Services team in day-to-day administration and customer telephone contact and reports to the Client Services Director. For the Client Services Team, the role supports across different areas as required including customer communication via email and telephone to ensure that all documentation, such as finance documents, proofs of identification, and order and delivery updates, are managed in a timely and professional manner, maintaining our high customer experience ethos. The role works closely with the sales team, gaining commercial insight into an online business. Responsibilities: Responding to in-life queries and contract amendment requests Creating Vehicle Orders from internal systems Processing personal identification & finance paperwork Creating Welcome Letters & Driver Letters from internal systems Processing delivery paperwork packs Liaising with customers directly on the telephone and email Supporting the Client Services Team as required Work to and meet Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Consumer Duty requirements Qualifications and Skills Good written skills Resilient manner in dealing with issues directly with the customer by phone and email Attention to detail, both written and verbal Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment Excellent organizational skills You will be confident with a positive approach Previous experience in an administrative role About Synergy Car Leasing: Synergy Car Leasing is one of the leading automotive finance and credit brokers in the UK, offering vehicle leasing and contract hire to both personal and business clients. Synergy Car Leasing, established in 2006, is one of the leading vehicle leasing providers in the UK. We ve achieved the Feefo 10 Years of Excellence Award, for a decade of best-in-class customer service. We're Feefo 5 Star Rated by our customers. Synergy is the Best Medium Leasing Broker and is highly commended for Customer Service (Apply online only), awarded by the Leasing Broker Federation. A member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), Synergy is committed to the highest standards of service, fair terms & transparency. You will be looking for a challenging role where your contribution is recognised and rewarded within a dynamic environment. We want our people to achieve their goals and dreams, believing in a teamwork culture where personal growth and potential are valued. Our well-located office is based in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate (HG2 8RB). You may have experience in the following: Client Relations Administrator, Client Support Coordinator, Client Experience Officer, Customer Service Administrator, Client Care Coordinator, Client Administration Specialist, Client Account Administrator, Client Operations Coordinator, Client Service Administrator, Client Management Coordinator, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Location: Harrogate Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience) The Client Services Executive supports our Client Services team in day-to-day administration and customer telephone contact and reports to the Client Services Director. For the Client Services Team, the role supports across different areas as required including customer communication via email and telephone to ensure that all documentation, such as finance documents, proofs of identification, and order and delivery updates, are managed in a timely and professional manner, maintaining our high customer experience ethos. The role works closely with the sales team, gaining commercial insight into an online business. Responsibilities: Responding to in-life queries and contract amendment requests Creating Vehicle Orders from internal systems Processing personal identification & finance paperwork Creating Welcome Letters & Driver Letters from internal systems Processing delivery paperwork packs Liaising with customers directly on the telephone and email Supporting the Client Services Team as required Work to and meet Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Consumer Duty requirements Qualifications and Skills Good written skills Resilient manner in dealing with issues directly with the customer by phone and email Attention to detail, both written and verbal Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment Excellent organizational skills You will be confident with a positive approach Previous experience in an administrative role About Synergy Car Leasing: Synergy Car Leasing is one of the leading automotive finance and credit brokers in the UK, offering vehicle leasing and contract hire to both personal and business clients. Synergy Car Leasing, established in 2006, is one of the leading vehicle leasing providers in the UK. We ve achieved the Feefo 10 Years of Excellence Award, for a decade of best-in-class customer service. We're Feefo 5 Star Rated by our customers. Synergy is the Best Medium Leasing Broker and is highly commended for Customer Service (Apply online only), awarded by the Leasing Broker Federation. A member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), Synergy is committed to the highest standards of service, fair terms & transparency. You will be looking for a challenging role where your contribution is recognised and rewarded within a dynamic environment. We want our people to achieve their goals and dreams, believing in a teamwork culture where personal growth and potential are valued. Our well-located office is based in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate (HG2 8RB). You may have experience in the following: Client Relations Administrator, Client Support Coordinator, Client Experience Officer, Customer Service Administrator, Client Care Coordinator, Client Administration Specialist, Client Account Administrator, Client Operations Coordinator, Client Service Administrator, Client Management Coordinator, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Cotswold District Council
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the successful shared service. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit. The successful applicant will work across West Oxfordshire District Council, the Gloucestershire Local Authorities and a number of social housing providers to support the continuing development of a Counter Fraud & Enforcement Unit tasked with minimising abuse of the public purse through fraud prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution. You will be employed by Cotswold District Council however the CFEU is a shared service with Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Borough Councils and Forest of Dean, Stroud and West Oxfordshire District Councils. The work includes delivery in relation to the investigation of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme fraud with the Department of Work and Pensions. In addition, the CFEU has a number of third party clients with a focus on Housing and Tenancy Fraud and provides services to other Local Authorities in relation to fraud risk and investigation. The CFEU also assists with regulatory enforcement and prosecution work across all of its clients. You will required to support the Unit in achieving these aims. Experience in relation to revenues, benefits or housing would be beneficial. The team work in an agile manner, working from home and from all of the offices sited across the partnership. Please indicate which office is nearest to your home. You will need GCSE / NVQ equivalent qualification Experience in similar roles Experience of liaison and communication with members of the public and colleagues Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information and an understanding of data protection issues Special Conditions Ability to travel BPSS Standard DBS For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributory local government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Paid for access to digital financial advice (covering mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Terms and conditions apply These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! Special Conditions Ability to travel BPSS / DBS To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Cotswold District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
The Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the successful shared service. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit. The successful applicant will work across West Oxfordshire District Council, the Gloucestershire Local Authorities and a number of social housing providers to support the continuing development of a Counter Fraud & Enforcement Unit tasked with minimising abuse of the public purse through fraud prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution. You will be employed by Cotswold District Council however the CFEU is a shared service with Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Borough Councils and Forest of Dean, Stroud and West Oxfordshire District Councils. The work includes delivery in relation to the investigation of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme fraud with the Department of Work and Pensions. In addition, the CFEU has a number of third party clients with a focus on Housing and Tenancy Fraud and provides services to other Local Authorities in relation to fraud risk and investigation. The CFEU also assists with regulatory enforcement and prosecution work across all of its clients. You will required to support the Unit in achieving these aims. Experience in relation to revenues, benefits or housing would be beneficial. The team work in an agile manner, working from home and from all of the offices sited across the partnership. Please indicate which office is nearest to your home. You will need GCSE / NVQ equivalent qualification Experience in similar roles Experience of liaison and communication with members of the public and colleagues Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information and an understanding of data protection issues Special Conditions Ability to travel BPSS Standard DBS For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributory local government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Paid for access to digital financial advice (covering mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Terms and conditions apply These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! Special Conditions Ability to travel BPSS / DBS To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Cotswold District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Job Specification: Administrative Officer/Project Administrator Location: Oxford, UK Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview: As an Administrative Officer/Project Administrator, you will be responsible for providing administrative and facilities services to our Oxford office. Reporting to the Facilities Manager and Executive Services Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of facilities functions while also performing various administrative assistant tasks. This entry-level position requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Candidate Profile: We are seeking candidates with a diverse background, including experience in customer service, office-based work, and administrative assistance. While specific industry experience is not mandatory, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: Previous experience in a similar role, such as Administrative Assistant or Facilities Front-of-house experience, including reception duties or customer-facing roles Ability to provide support across multiple areas, including diary management, travel arrangements, and organising office events Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Nitro, and Sharefile Experience with InterAction and finance systems is advantageous but not essential Main Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for facilities and health & safety issues within the office. Welcome visitors to the firm professionally and manage daily building inspections, reporting maintenance issues promptly. Provide assistance to other business support functions not based in the office, such as Finance, HR, IT, or Marketing. Process incoming and outgoing mail, arrange couriers, and undertake reprographic duties. Maintain office equipment and furniture, arranging repairs or replacements as needed. Coordinate meeting room bookings and catering requirements for client meetings and seminars. Monitor and replenish kitchen and stationery supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained. Assist with records management, including file audits and dealing with archive requests. Ensure compliance with security procedures regarding access to the premises. Conduct new joiners' facilities induction and assist the Health & Safety Manager in complying with regulations. Complete relevant Health & Safety training courses, including First Aider and Fire Warden training. Manage special deliveries, courier forms, and information saved in data rooms and Sharefiles. Additional Responsibilities as an Administrative Assistant: Handle filing, both physical and electronic, and manage contacts, referrals, and mailing lists. Assist with matter risks assessments, file audits, and opening and closing files. Support Executive Assistants, lawyers, and Business Services with tasks such as copying, printing, scanning documents, booking travel, and completing expense claims. Compile document bundles, assist with document management, and perform general administrative tasks as required. Pre-employment Screening: Candidates should note that pre-employment screening will be conducted, including checks on professional and academic qualifications, references, eligibility to work in the UK, Additionally, a satisfactory response from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions or cautions. The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job Specification: Administrative Officer/Project Administrator Location: Oxford, UK Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview: As an Administrative Officer/Project Administrator, you will be responsible for providing administrative and facilities services to our Oxford office. Reporting to the Facilities Manager and Executive Services Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of facilities functions while also performing various administrative assistant tasks. This entry-level position requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Candidate Profile: We are seeking candidates with a diverse background, including experience in customer service, office-based work, and administrative assistance. While specific industry experience is not mandatory, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: Previous experience in a similar role, such as Administrative Assistant or Facilities Front-of-house experience, including reception duties or customer-facing roles Ability to provide support across multiple areas, including diary management, travel arrangements, and organising office events Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Nitro, and Sharefile Experience with InterAction and finance systems is advantageous but not essential Main Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for facilities and health & safety issues within the office. Welcome visitors to the firm professionally and manage daily building inspections, reporting maintenance issues promptly. Provide assistance to other business support functions not based in the office, such as Finance, HR, IT, or Marketing. Process incoming and outgoing mail, arrange couriers, and undertake reprographic duties. Maintain office equipment and furniture, arranging repairs or replacements as needed. Coordinate meeting room bookings and catering requirements for client meetings and seminars. Monitor and replenish kitchen and stationery supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained. Assist with records management, including file audits and dealing with archive requests. Ensure compliance with security procedures regarding access to the premises. Conduct new joiners' facilities induction and assist the Health & Safety Manager in complying with regulations. Complete relevant Health & Safety training courses, including First Aider and Fire Warden training. Manage special deliveries, courier forms, and information saved in data rooms and Sharefiles. Additional Responsibilities as an Administrative Assistant: Handle filing, both physical and electronic, and manage contacts, referrals, and mailing lists. Assist with matter risks assessments, file audits, and opening and closing files. Support Executive Assistants, lawyers, and Business Services with tasks such as copying, printing, scanning documents, booking travel, and completing expense claims. Compile document bundles, assist with document management, and perform general administrative tasks as required. Pre-employment Screening: Candidates should note that pre-employment screening will be conducted, including checks on professional and academic qualifications, references, eligibility to work in the UK, Additionally, a satisfactory response from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions or cautions. The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Role: Risk & Opportunities Officer Length: 6-month contract - with a view to extend Location: Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater, Somerset - possibility to work 1 day a week from home IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £500 per day One of my public sector clients are currently looking for a Risk & Opportunities Officer. They are looking for Risk & Opportunities Officer to join them on-site with travel to office in Somerset. This engagement will run on for an initial 6 month contract - with a view to extend. Essential Skills: Proven experience (risk officer, project management, audit, contract management) as a cross-functional interface with different professions (contract, planning, finance, purchasing, technical managers, project managers, etc.) 5 years experience as a Risk Officer/relevant position Able to interact with both operational teams and top management, you are pro-active, autonomous, curious and are known for your analytical and synthesis skills and your ability to challenge your partners. You are also persistent, proactive, customer-oriented and result-oriented. Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP. Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Role: Risk & Opportunities Officer Length: 6-month contract - with a view to extend Location: Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater, Somerset - possibility to work 1 day a week from home IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £500 per day One of my public sector clients are currently looking for a Risk & Opportunities Officer. They are looking for Risk & Opportunities Officer to join them on-site with travel to office in Somerset. This engagement will run on for an initial 6 month contract - with a view to extend. Essential Skills: Proven experience (risk officer, project management, audit, contract management) as a cross-functional interface with different professions (contract, planning, finance, purchasing, technical managers, project managers, etc.) 5 years experience as a Risk Officer/relevant position Able to interact with both operational teams and top management, you are pro-active, autonomous, curious and are known for your analytical and synthesis skills and your ability to challenge your partners. You are also persistent, proactive, customer-oriented and result-oriented. Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP. Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position.
RM Recruit are supporting the British Horse Society with the recruitment of their Director of Finance and Company Secretary vacancy The British Horse Society is the nation s largest equestrian charity with more than 150,000 members. With a passion for horses that is backed by knowledge and expertise, The Society makes a positive impact on the lives of thousands of horses and all those that love horses. With wide-ranging campaigns across all its charitable objectives, the Society is dedicated to improving equine knowledge, providing horse care and welfare, increasing safe off and on road access, improving equestrian safety and growing participation. The Society are currently undergoing a period of significant growth and business transformation. With this ambitious change process in mind, they require a Director of Finance & Company Secretary who can build and improve on our established and high-functioning finance team, providing financial and governance focused direction across our organisation. These exciting projects include the acquisition and deployment of the Dynamics 365 platform, customer insight and brand development work to support revenue growth and a cultural change across The Society. Reporting directly to a dedicated and passionate Chief Executive Officer, and playing a key role within the leadership team, the Director of Finance & Company Secretary role represents an excellent opportunity to create and deliver long term financial strategies that supports the services and causes championed by the Society. They are seeking a collaborative, confident, dynamic and engaging individual who can ensure all statutory requirements are met alongside the continual development of controls to safeguard the Society s assets. The Director of Finance will be a first-class communicator who can work in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be a strong advocate for a finance team that offers a best-in-class delivery of customer focused financial services. You must enjoy hands-on management and oversee the Head of Finance and the Finance team, ensuring that they continue to provide robust financial governance and control. This will all be conjunction with growing their knowledge and capacity with the Dynamic 365 platform to meet the ever-evolving needs and strategy of the Society. The post holder will also safeguard the financial integrity of the Society, its governance, and ensure it is fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This purpose extends to the Society s subsidiaries. This rewarding and varied role will see you will have full participation in the formulation and presentation of the Society s strategic and operational plans and work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to make the British Horse Society the best it can be. The Society HQ is based near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Hybrid working is in place with 2-3 days per week required onsite. Essential Criteria Fully Qualified Accountant Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function. Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent Experienced in delivering finance system and/or ERP transformation Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potential. Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis. Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills Desirable Criteria Charity sector experience particularly the nature of unrestricted, designated and restricted funds, VAT Partial Exemption, Gift Aid and the Charity SORP An understanding of education and qualification regulation and compliance Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter describing why you would be the best person to secure this role. The British Horse Society is committed to achieving equity for all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better organisational outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We therefore strongly encourage suitably experienced people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Here at the BHS, we want you to have every opportunity to be able to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential when applying for any of our roles here. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
RM Recruit are supporting the British Horse Society with the recruitment of their Director of Finance and Company Secretary vacancy The British Horse Society is the nation s largest equestrian charity with more than 150,000 members. With a passion for horses that is backed by knowledge and expertise, The Society makes a positive impact on the lives of thousands of horses and all those that love horses. With wide-ranging campaigns across all its charitable objectives, the Society is dedicated to improving equine knowledge, providing horse care and welfare, increasing safe off and on road access, improving equestrian safety and growing participation. The Society are currently undergoing a period of significant growth and business transformation. With this ambitious change process in mind, they require a Director of Finance & Company Secretary who can build and improve on our established and high-functioning finance team, providing financial and governance focused direction across our organisation. These exciting projects include the acquisition and deployment of the Dynamics 365 platform, customer insight and brand development work to support revenue growth and a cultural change across The Society. Reporting directly to a dedicated and passionate Chief Executive Officer, and playing a key role within the leadership team, the Director of Finance & Company Secretary role represents an excellent opportunity to create and deliver long term financial strategies that supports the services and causes championed by the Society. They are seeking a collaborative, confident, dynamic and engaging individual who can ensure all statutory requirements are met alongside the continual development of controls to safeguard the Society s assets. The Director of Finance will be a first-class communicator who can work in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be a strong advocate for a finance team that offers a best-in-class delivery of customer focused financial services. You must enjoy hands-on management and oversee the Head of Finance and the Finance team, ensuring that they continue to provide robust financial governance and control. This will all be conjunction with growing their knowledge and capacity with the Dynamic 365 platform to meet the ever-evolving needs and strategy of the Society. The post holder will also safeguard the financial integrity of the Society, its governance, and ensure it is fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This purpose extends to the Society s subsidiaries. This rewarding and varied role will see you will have full participation in the formulation and presentation of the Society s strategic and operational plans and work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to make the British Horse Society the best it can be. The Society HQ is based near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Hybrid working is in place with 2-3 days per week required onsite. Essential Criteria Fully Qualified Accountant Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function. Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent Experienced in delivering finance system and/or ERP transformation Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potential. Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis. Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills Desirable Criteria Charity sector experience particularly the nature of unrestricted, designated and restricted funds, VAT Partial Exemption, Gift Aid and the Charity SORP An understanding of education and qualification regulation and compliance Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter describing why you would be the best person to secure this role. The British Horse Society is committed to achieving equity for all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better organisational outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We therefore strongly encourage suitably experienced people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Here at the BHS, we want you to have every opportunity to be able to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential when applying for any of our roles here. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Are you looking to work in a fast growing Fintech? Do you have proven experience in managing and leading a team? Does working in a function with state of the art tools and automation excite you? Updraft, an awarding winning Fintech, is seeking a talented individual to head its Collections function. As the Head of Collections, you will lead a team that achieves the important balance of providing excellent customer support while fulfilling its purpose in Updraft. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the scale up phase of a highly data-driven Fintech. This role reports to Updraft's Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities Lead and manage the collections function, ensuring team members are equipped to deliver excellent customer support while collectively delivering functional objectives. Develop new, and improve existing, arrears management strategies and processes including payment arrangements, settlement agreements and related policies and processes. Build great relationships with existing external service providers ensuring they deliver their part in our collections effort. Build efficient processes with external debt management companies and other similar organisations that also support our customers. Deliver operational execution activity related to debt recovery and debt sales initiatives. Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to track and improve overall collection performance. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on collection activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as engineering and customer service, to streamline collection and debt recovery activities. Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry best practices. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Proven experience in a collections or debt recovery role, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership position. In-depth knowledge of UK collections and debt recovery regulations and industry best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Knowledge of emerging technology trends and their potential impact on collections and recoveries. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in using business intelligence tools like QuickSight and customer communications platforms like Intercom. Experience in operational aspects of debt sales programmes would be an advantage. If you are a highly motivated professional with a passion for driving operational excellence in the collections and recoveries space, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Updraft and be part of our mission to transform the financial industry! As an early-stage employee in a fast-moving startup, you have the opportunity to shape the structure of the organisation, team and social strategy; We support flexible working Company pension Flexibility to work at home and in the office - with the expectation that you might need to come into the London WeWork office 2 days a week Salary is negotiable depending on the candidate's experience Free coffee Team events Further enquiries and applications CV and cover letter should be sent to
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to work in a fast growing Fintech? Do you have proven experience in managing and leading a team? Does working in a function with state of the art tools and automation excite you? Updraft, an awarding winning Fintech, is seeking a talented individual to head its Collections function. As the Head of Collections, you will lead a team that achieves the important balance of providing excellent customer support while fulfilling its purpose in Updraft. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the scale up phase of a highly data-driven Fintech. This role reports to Updraft's Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities Lead and manage the collections function, ensuring team members are equipped to deliver excellent customer support while collectively delivering functional objectives. Develop new, and improve existing, arrears management strategies and processes including payment arrangements, settlement agreements and related policies and processes. Build great relationships with existing external service providers ensuring they deliver their part in our collections effort. Build efficient processes with external debt management companies and other similar organisations that also support our customers. Deliver operational execution activity related to debt recovery and debt sales initiatives. Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to track and improve overall collection performance. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on collection activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as engineering and customer service, to streamline collection and debt recovery activities. Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry best practices. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Proven experience in a collections or debt recovery role, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership position. In-depth knowledge of UK collections and debt recovery regulations and industry best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Knowledge of emerging technology trends and their potential impact on collections and recoveries. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in using business intelligence tools like QuickSight and customer communications platforms like Intercom. Experience in operational aspects of debt sales programmes would be an advantage. If you are a highly motivated professional with a passion for driving operational excellence in the collections and recoveries space, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Updraft and be part of our mission to transform the financial industry! As an early-stage employee in a fast-moving startup, you have the opportunity to shape the structure of the organisation, team and social strategy; We support flexible working Company pension Flexibility to work at home and in the office - with the expectation that you might need to come into the London WeWork office 2 days a week Salary is negotiable depending on the candidate's experience Free coffee Team events Further enquiries and applications CV and cover letter should be sent to
Assistant Biodiversity Officer £26,190 - £27,744 Full Time, Permanent Are you interested in a career through environmental conservation? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as an Assistant Biodiversity Officer. You will supervise on providing high quality and robust ecological advice in order to enhance biodiversity in new developments, whilst assisting in delivering nature recovery, aligned to our climate change and sustainability priorities, across the area. This permanent role offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you passionate about restoring biodiversity to the local area? If so we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council's ambition for the future and we are passionate about safeguarding and restoring biodiversity in the area. Our focus is to enable our communities in the West Oxfordshire area to thrive, create great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to thrive too and are serious in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We are looking to deliver upon our council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Biodiversity Officer to join our team to ensure the Council is ready for its duties under the Environment Act 2021 in relation to biodiversity net gain. You will assist on providing high quality and robust ecological advice surrounding Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitats Regulations, in relation to Development Management issues (including enforcement and appeals). You will work with a variety of different stakeholders, including planning officer colleagues, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and the local community to protect and enhance biodiversity in new developments and elsewhere and to deliver nature recovery across the area, through an innovative and practical solutions based approach. You will ensure that planning applications not only safeguard biodiversity but also maximise opportunities for net gain and nature recovery. You will also have the opportunity to grow in the role, to take a strategic view by helping shape future planning policy on biodiversity, green infrastructure and natural capital. Ultimately, we are looking for someone, who wants to grow within their role long term and would suit someone who has recently graduated or has related ecology experience. We want to give you the tools to support you, harness your potential and provide more responsibility within your role long term. You will need • Qualifications to Postgraduate level or equivalent in a relevant subject • Knowledge and understanding of biodiversity conservation and enhancement, including legislation, designated sites, and biodiversity survey and assessment • Experience and/or understanding of implementing nature strategies and projects in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders • Enthusiasm for and an interest in biodiversity conservation and enhancement • Effective communication skills with a wide range of customers and others (excellent verbal and written skills) What can we do for you? • Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements • Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury To apply for this position please click on apply now within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Assistant Biodiversity Officer £26,190 - £27,744 Full Time, Permanent Are you interested in a career through environmental conservation? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as an Assistant Biodiversity Officer. You will supervise on providing high quality and robust ecological advice in order to enhance biodiversity in new developments, whilst assisting in delivering nature recovery, aligned to our climate change and sustainability priorities, across the area. This permanent role offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you passionate about restoring biodiversity to the local area? If so we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council's ambition for the future and we are passionate about safeguarding and restoring biodiversity in the area. Our focus is to enable our communities in the West Oxfordshire area to thrive, create great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to thrive too and are serious in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We are looking to deliver upon our council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Biodiversity Officer to join our team to ensure the Council is ready for its duties under the Environment Act 2021 in relation to biodiversity net gain. You will assist on providing high quality and robust ecological advice surrounding Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitats Regulations, in relation to Development Management issues (including enforcement and appeals). You will work with a variety of different stakeholders, including planning officer colleagues, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and the local community to protect and enhance biodiversity in new developments and elsewhere and to deliver nature recovery across the area, through an innovative and practical solutions based approach. You will ensure that planning applications not only safeguard biodiversity but also maximise opportunities for net gain and nature recovery. You will also have the opportunity to grow in the role, to take a strategic view by helping shape future planning policy on biodiversity, green infrastructure and natural capital. Ultimately, we are looking for someone, who wants to grow within their role long term and would suit someone who has recently graduated or has related ecology experience. We want to give you the tools to support you, harness your potential and provide more responsibility within your role long term. You will need • Qualifications to Postgraduate level or equivalent in a relevant subject • Knowledge and understanding of biodiversity conservation and enhancement, including legislation, designated sites, and biodiversity survey and assessment • Experience and/or understanding of implementing nature strategies and projects in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders • Enthusiasm for and an interest in biodiversity conservation and enhancement • Effective communication skills with a wide range of customers and others (excellent verbal and written skills) What can we do for you? • Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements • Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury To apply for this position please click on apply now within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this net zero plan. In 2024 and 2025, the Church of England is testing and piloting a range of approaches to help churches fundraise for projects. Our feasibility study identified that statutory sources of funding, currently under-accessed will be a new area of opportunity for churches, schools and housing to access.The Giving Directorate is leading on the strategy to coordinate and support the plans being developed by our dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments. In addition, The Giving Directorate and NetZero Programme Team will be engaging with funders at a national level to secure investment for projects. Job Summary: As Net Zero Carbon Statutory Fundraising Coordinator, you will work in The Giving Directorate and operate across the whole Church with a focus on supporting parishes and dioceses to access statutory funds. You will share your knowledge and insight to support with identifying, researching and applying to funding from a range of government sources. You will develop and maintain resources, guidance and training and help share best practice across the country, as well as working with regional fundraisers. With a range of projects and fundraising initiatives, the post holder will work collaboratively within The Giving Directorate and with the Net Zero Programme Team, with diocesan colleagues and with church volunteers.For an informal conversation about the role, please email the National Fundraising Advisor . The role: Main responsibilities Develop a national plan to secure statutory funding at parish and diocesan levelActing as a central point of coordination between the schools, housing and parish fundraising workstreams to oversee statutory funding Working specifically with the Regional Fundraising Officer in the north west cluster of dioceses to identify and support applications to statutory funding sources by parishes Working with Net Zero Implementation Manager to support statutory funding applications for clergy housing Building capacity in dioceses to support senior staff (incl. Bishops) to use their networks to identify relevant statutory funding opportunities (e.g. mayors, local council leadership, police and crime commissioners etc) Supporting dioceses to think creatively about packaging projects up a) between parishes, b) between parishes, schools and clergy housing, c) across deaneries. Leading consortia of dioceses to apply for funding if available and supporting applications Building a hub of best practice and shared learning which will include designing and delivering training to staff and volunteers at all levelsSharing statutory funding opportunities across the Church of England, Net Zero Carbon, Giving, and Fundraising networks and with Cathedrals The ideal candidate:To be successful, you will need experience of securing statutory funding for projects and of other aspects of fundraising. You will need to be a very strong self-motivator and initiator as the job requires an ability to work across a wide geographical area on a diverse range of projects. Experience managing projects would also be useful. You will be an excellent trainer and communicator. Due to the specialist nature of the roles within The Giving Directorate, training will be provided to successful candidates to enable them to carry out their role confidently.QualificationsEducated to degree level, or equivalent/relevant experience.Membership of the Chartered Institute of FundraisingExperienceEssential:Experience in securing funding from statutory funders Success in securing five and six-figure giftsExperience of other types of grants and trust fundraising in a paid capacity Experience of working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams across departments in a complex organisation.Influencing others through communication and strong leadership skillsDesirable:Experience of working within the Church sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in relation to giving, fundraising, or church finances.Experience working in the environment/low-carbon/sustainability sector.Competencies RequiredAbility to motivate others to apply for statutory funding and maximise the funds they raise through training, coaching and mentoring, including volunteers and paid fundraisers.Effective written and oral communication, including strong attention to detail to write high-quality applications, proposals and presentations.Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are metStrong analytical and data management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish positive relationships at all levels.Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are met whilst maintaining attention to detail.Strong administrative skills, including knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office effectively.An ethical approach, with practice that is entirely consistent with the Christian faith and abides by all relevant legislation (including the Code of Fundraising Practice).Good at working within a diverse and dispersed team as The Giving Directorate are based across the country.CIRCUMSTANCES Success in the role demands good understanding of the devolved nature of the Church of England, and the ability to work effectively across it. The post-holder will be expected to develop material and presentations that are consistent with Christian principles and theology, and as such, should be a member of the Church of England, or in sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Church. The role will require some travel throughout the UK and may also require occasional work on weekends. If the postholder is not based in Church House, they will need to attend some meetings and training at Church House, and so must be willing to travel to Church House as required. The closing date for applications is Sunday 05 May 2024. Interviews will be held during week commencing 13 May 2024.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this net zero plan. In 2024 and 2025, the Church of England is testing and piloting a range of approaches to help churches fundraise for projects. Our feasibility study identified that statutory sources of funding, currently under-accessed will be a new area of opportunity for churches, schools and housing to access.The Giving Directorate is leading on the strategy to coordinate and support the plans being developed by our dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments. In addition, The Giving Directorate and NetZero Programme Team will be engaging with funders at a national level to secure investment for projects. Job Summary: As Net Zero Carbon Statutory Fundraising Coordinator, you will work in The Giving Directorate and operate across the whole Church with a focus on supporting parishes and dioceses to access statutory funds. You will share your knowledge and insight to support with identifying, researching and applying to funding from a range of government sources. You will develop and maintain resources, guidance and training and help share best practice across the country, as well as working with regional fundraisers. With a range of projects and fundraising initiatives, the post holder will work collaboratively within The Giving Directorate and with the Net Zero Programme Team, with diocesan colleagues and with church volunteers.For an informal conversation about the role, please email the National Fundraising Advisor . The role: Main responsibilities Develop a national plan to secure statutory funding at parish and diocesan levelActing as a central point of coordination between the schools, housing and parish fundraising workstreams to oversee statutory funding Working specifically with the Regional Fundraising Officer in the north west cluster of dioceses to identify and support applications to statutory funding sources by parishes Working with Net Zero Implementation Manager to support statutory funding applications for clergy housing Building capacity in dioceses to support senior staff (incl. Bishops) to use their networks to identify relevant statutory funding opportunities (e.g. mayors, local council leadership, police and crime commissioners etc) Supporting dioceses to think creatively about packaging projects up a) between parishes, b) between parishes, schools and clergy housing, c) across deaneries. Leading consortia of dioceses to apply for funding if available and supporting applications Building a hub of best practice and shared learning which will include designing and delivering training to staff and volunteers at all levelsSharing statutory funding opportunities across the Church of England, Net Zero Carbon, Giving, and Fundraising networks and with Cathedrals The ideal candidate:To be successful, you will need experience of securing statutory funding for projects and of other aspects of fundraising. You will need to be a very strong self-motivator and initiator as the job requires an ability to work across a wide geographical area on a diverse range of projects. Experience managing projects would also be useful. You will be an excellent trainer and communicator. Due to the specialist nature of the roles within The Giving Directorate, training will be provided to successful candidates to enable them to carry out their role confidently.QualificationsEducated to degree level, or equivalent/relevant experience.Membership of the Chartered Institute of FundraisingExperienceEssential:Experience in securing funding from statutory funders Success in securing five and six-figure giftsExperience of other types of grants and trust fundraising in a paid capacity Experience of working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams across departments in a complex organisation.Influencing others through communication and strong leadership skillsDesirable:Experience of working within the Church sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in relation to giving, fundraising, or church finances.Experience working in the environment/low-carbon/sustainability sector.Competencies RequiredAbility to motivate others to apply for statutory funding and maximise the funds they raise through training, coaching and mentoring, including volunteers and paid fundraisers.Effective written and oral communication, including strong attention to detail to write high-quality applications, proposals and presentations.Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are metStrong analytical and data management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish positive relationships at all levels.Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are met whilst maintaining attention to detail.Strong administrative skills, including knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office effectively.An ethical approach, with practice that is entirely consistent with the Christian faith and abides by all relevant legislation (including the Code of Fundraising Practice).Good at working within a diverse and dispersed team as The Giving Directorate are based across the country.CIRCUMSTANCES Success in the role demands good understanding of the devolved nature of the Church of England, and the ability to work effectively across it. The post-holder will be expected to develop material and presentations that are consistent with Christian principles and theology, and as such, should be a member of the Church of England, or in sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Church. The role will require some travel throughout the UK and may also require occasional work on weekends. If the postholder is not based in Church House, they will need to attend some meetings and training at Church House, and so must be willing to travel to Church House as required. The closing date for applications is Sunday 05 May 2024. Interviews will be held during week commencing 13 May 2024.
South Holland District Council
Spalding, Lincolnshire
Assistant Director - Finance Application Deadline: 3rd May 2024 Employer: South Holland District Council Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time Length of Contract: Permanent Salary Range: £81,097 - £105,219 per annum Location: Spalding, Horncastle, Boston Job Summary Are you an ambitious and experienced Senior Local Government Accountant looking for your next big move? The unique and innovative South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership - Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council - in Lincolnshire, is looking to attract its next Assistant Director - Finance (Deputy s151) with the previous postholder having become the Chief Finance Officer of the Partnership's Teckal company PSPSL ltd. The scale and size of this Partnership in addition to its successes in bidding for external funding mean that the scope of this role is quite exceptional. Working with the established shared s151 the Assistant Director - Finance role is key to supporting the Partnership and sovereign Councils to deliver their plans and aspirations and is an incredibly exciting development opportunity to springboard your career to the next level. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Corporate Finance including supporting the delivery of the Annual Delivery Plan and Transformation Plans that have already been approved, with your oversight and support being critical to supporting the delivery of change across the organisations. The Partnership is now in its third year and its track record of successes speaks for itself. Much has been achieved by the Councils collectively and individually over this period with a focus around improving the quality of life for local people, securing funding to deliver major programmes that secure our heritage, culture, future growth and jobs, supported by substantial changes as to how we operate across the three Councils. We are seeking a personable leader who is enthused by this opportunity and has a proven track record of local government finance. This role requires the right person with an ability to engage people, not only across all levels with the Partnership Council and PSPSL, but with external colleagues in a regional and national context. Possessing a collaborative and creative mindset you will share our aspirations for the people and businesses of this part of Lincolnshire with a commitment to ensure they are realised. You will have extensive financial management and technical accounting experience and as a key member of the Council's Corporate Management Team you will be able to apply your professional skills across a range of disciplines to contribute to the strategic direction of the Councils. This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils. This is a politically restricted post. BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service Agile and Hybrid working Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Private Medical Insurance Cycle to work schemes LGPS Pension 23.8% employer contribution To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Public Sector Partnership Services, then please do not hesitate in applying. The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer. The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues. The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Assistant Director - Finance Application Deadline: 3rd May 2024 Employer: South Holland District Council Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time Length of Contract: Permanent Salary Range: £81,097 - £105,219 per annum Location: Spalding, Horncastle, Boston Job Summary Are you an ambitious and experienced Senior Local Government Accountant looking for your next big move? The unique and innovative South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership - Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council - in Lincolnshire, is looking to attract its next Assistant Director - Finance (Deputy s151) with the previous postholder having become the Chief Finance Officer of the Partnership's Teckal company PSPSL ltd. The scale and size of this Partnership in addition to its successes in bidding for external funding mean that the scope of this role is quite exceptional. Working with the established shared s151 the Assistant Director - Finance role is key to supporting the Partnership and sovereign Councils to deliver their plans and aspirations and is an incredibly exciting development opportunity to springboard your career to the next level. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Corporate Finance including supporting the delivery of the Annual Delivery Plan and Transformation Plans that have already been approved, with your oversight and support being critical to supporting the delivery of change across the organisations. The Partnership is now in its third year and its track record of successes speaks for itself. Much has been achieved by the Councils collectively and individually over this period with a focus around improving the quality of life for local people, securing funding to deliver major programmes that secure our heritage, culture, future growth and jobs, supported by substantial changes as to how we operate across the three Councils. We are seeking a personable leader who is enthused by this opportunity and has a proven track record of local government finance. This role requires the right person with an ability to engage people, not only across all levels with the Partnership Council and PSPSL, but with external colleagues in a regional and national context. Possessing a collaborative and creative mindset you will share our aspirations for the people and businesses of this part of Lincolnshire with a commitment to ensure they are realised. You will have extensive financial management and technical accounting experience and as a key member of the Council's Corporate Management Team you will be able to apply your professional skills across a range of disciplines to contribute to the strategic direction of the Councils. This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils. This is a politically restricted post. BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service Agile and Hybrid working Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Private Medical Insurance Cycle to work schemes LGPS Pension 23.8% employer contribution To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Public Sector Partnership Services, then please do not hesitate in applying. The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer. The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues. The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process
Resilience Support Officer Lambeth 180.27/day Start date: ASAP AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Resilience Support Officer in the Lambeth area. 3 - 6 months contract. 1. Main purpose a. To deliver high quality statutory and regulatory support functions which underpin the delivery of a wide range of Protection, Regulation, Licensing & Resilience related services. b. The post-holder will be required to support the delivery of a wide range of statutory services including Licensing, Trading Standards, Environmental Enforcement and Food Health & Safety and will play a key role supporting the delivery of high profile services, which address priority issues and meet the needs of Lambeth citizens. 2. Key Accountabilities To assist the Business Resilience Manager with the operational delivery of service administration and processes, ensuring full compliance with the relevant Acts and Lambeth policy. To deliver effective statutory compliant administration services; working in partnership with colleagues to process and assess all applications & variations in respect of Premises Licenses, Street Trading Licenses, Temporary Events Notices, Personal Licenses and Special Treatments Licenses. To produce and assess the relevant statutory service performance data as required by the Business Resilience Manager. To assist the Business Resilience Manager with the implementation of Protection, Regulation, Licensing & Resilience related fees & charges and process payments in line with financial procedures and regulations. To ensure that all relevant evidential material, documents, representations and reports are recorded, stored and disclosed in line with the Data Protection Act and Police & Criminal Evidence Act. To assist the Business Resilience Manager with the delivery of finance/income related administrative functions in line with the relevant legislative framework; and assist with the implementation and review of the relevant debt management protocols. Key Knowledge 1 Experience of delivering statutory or regulatory support services in a similar Public Sector role Relevant experience 2 Experience of using Oracle and other IT systems to provide financial / transactional support services
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Resilience Support Officer Lambeth 180.27/day Start date: ASAP AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Resilience Support Officer in the Lambeth area. 3 - 6 months contract. 1. Main purpose a. To deliver high quality statutory and regulatory support functions which underpin the delivery of a wide range of Protection, Regulation, Licensing & Resilience related services. b. The post-holder will be required to support the delivery of a wide range of statutory services including Licensing, Trading Standards, Environmental Enforcement and Food Health & Safety and will play a key role supporting the delivery of high profile services, which address priority issues and meet the needs of Lambeth citizens. 2. Key Accountabilities To assist the Business Resilience Manager with the operational delivery of service administration and processes, ensuring full compliance with the relevant Acts and Lambeth policy. To deliver effective statutory compliant administration services; working in partnership with colleagues to process and assess all applications & variations in respect of Premises Licenses, Street Trading Licenses, Temporary Events Notices, Personal Licenses and Special Treatments Licenses. To produce and assess the relevant statutory service performance data as required by the Business Resilience Manager. To assist the Business Resilience Manager with the implementation of Protection, Regulation, Licensing & Resilience related fees & charges and process payments in line with financial procedures and regulations. To ensure that all relevant evidential material, documents, representations and reports are recorded, stored and disclosed in line with the Data Protection Act and Police & Criminal Evidence Act. To assist the Business Resilience Manager with the delivery of finance/income related administrative functions in line with the relevant legislative framework; and assist with the implementation and review of the relevant debt management protocols. Key Knowledge 1 Experience of delivering statutory or regulatory support services in a similar Public Sector role Relevant experience 2 Experience of using Oracle and other IT systems to provide financial / transactional support services
Advice and Assessment Officer Camden 23/hr Start date: ASAP AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities in the Camden area. 3 - 6 months contract. Working as part of a busy team you will be supporting and assisting our most vulnerable residents for our Adult Social Care Teams through providing an individualised financial assessment and billing service to all Adult Social Care customers, integrating welfare benefits advice with financial assessments. This will include: 1. Gathering information on the residents circumstances, particularly finances, covering income, capital and expenditure. To validate information, and complete any requisite forms for financial assessments and benefit claims to be made, processed or reviewed. 2. Carrying out out financial assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, national guidance and any local policy, procedure and guidance. 3. Completing initial benefit checks identifying additional entitlements, help customers make initial claims or reviews. To ensure claims are submitted on time and outcomes monitored. 4. Operating systems and procedures so that income due to the department is, invoiced, collected and accounted for in accordance with departmental and corporate financial regulations, standing orders and guidelines. You will will have a highly organised approach, with the ability to use you initiative and judgement and are able to demonstrate experience, understanding or skills in the following areas: Experience of providing financial assessment or similar services Experience of undertaking benefits assessments or providing welfare benefits advice Experience of delivering services to disabled and vulnerable people Understanding of the principles and practice of either domiciliary or residential charging policies Knowledge of current Social Security Benefits, tax credits and related legislation, policy and practice IT literate and able to work with different systems and databases, including good excel skills Good communication and negotiation skills working with different stakeholders Knowledge of Adult Social Care and relevant business processes You will be expected to: Work flexibly across the service responding to changes in demand and move location in order to achieve a seamless service for the customer Where required, visit residents in their homes or care settings partners Manage a varying workload, handling changing or conflicting priorities as a result Work in a demanding and time pressured environment
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Advice and Assessment Officer Camden 23/hr Start date: ASAP AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities in the Camden area. 3 - 6 months contract. Working as part of a busy team you will be supporting and assisting our most vulnerable residents for our Adult Social Care Teams through providing an individualised financial assessment and billing service to all Adult Social Care customers, integrating welfare benefits advice with financial assessments. This will include: 1. Gathering information on the residents circumstances, particularly finances, covering income, capital and expenditure. To validate information, and complete any requisite forms for financial assessments and benefit claims to be made, processed or reviewed. 2. Carrying out out financial assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, national guidance and any local policy, procedure and guidance. 3. Completing initial benefit checks identifying additional entitlements, help customers make initial claims or reviews. To ensure claims are submitted on time and outcomes monitored. 4. Operating systems and procedures so that income due to the department is, invoiced, collected and accounted for in accordance with departmental and corporate financial regulations, standing orders and guidelines. You will will have a highly organised approach, with the ability to use you initiative and judgement and are able to demonstrate experience, understanding or skills in the following areas: Experience of providing financial assessment or similar services Experience of undertaking benefits assessments or providing welfare benefits advice Experience of delivering services to disabled and vulnerable people Understanding of the principles and practice of either domiciliary or residential charging policies Knowledge of current Social Security Benefits, tax credits and related legislation, policy and practice IT literate and able to work with different systems and databases, including good excel skills Good communication and negotiation skills working with different stakeholders Knowledge of Adult Social Care and relevant business processes You will be expected to: Work flexibly across the service responding to changes in demand and move location in order to achieve a seamless service for the customer Where required, visit residents in their homes or care settings partners Manage a varying workload, handling changing or conflicting priorities as a result Work in a demanding and time pressured environment
Finance Administrator - 25,000 + Excellent benefits - Epsom We are searching for someone that is looking to join a successful company based in Epsom within their Loans/Mortgage department and be responsible for providing the first point of contact for customers making enquiries about the products and services offered by the company. I have worked with this client closely for the last few years and the environment has gone from strength to strength. They are expanding, and therefore the customer service team needs your help! The Benefits Scaled pension scheme - up to 16% 23 days holiday allowance rising to 27 with service Parking permit for a local car park Discretionary bonus based on both the company & your performance Company social events EV Car scheme Perkbox Bupa Private Medical Insurance Bupa Cash plan Professional study financial support Volunteer day per year Life assurance - 4x salary Income protection Season ticket loan Hybrid working options The Role: Input loan applications to the internal processing system liaising with customers and brokers to obtain any missing documentation. Organise the property valuation process including liaising with the valuers to provide any necessary additional information. Ensure that all documents received including reports are attached to the appropriate cases in preparation for the underwriting process. Action items of incoming post where appropriate, for example acknowledging offers. Carry out related searches eg land registry and credit checks as appropriate. Carry out initial searches and send out initial letters requesting information required on Post Contract Variation e.g. conduct of account, hold codes/notes on account. Despatch mortgage offers and solicitors instructions, if applicable, following approval. Respond to customer, intermediary or solicitor enquiries by email or telephone, in liaison with the New Business department as appropriate. Support the Completions Officer with the administration of mortgage officers following the underwriting process. Conduct the administration for any post contract variations including issuing any documentation to customers and updating internal systems. Please apply today to be considered for this position. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Finance Administrator - 25,000 + Excellent benefits - Epsom We are searching for someone that is looking to join a successful company based in Epsom within their Loans/Mortgage department and be responsible for providing the first point of contact for customers making enquiries about the products and services offered by the company. I have worked with this client closely for the last few years and the environment has gone from strength to strength. They are expanding, and therefore the customer service team needs your help! The Benefits Scaled pension scheme - up to 16% 23 days holiday allowance rising to 27 with service Parking permit for a local car park Discretionary bonus based on both the company & your performance Company social events EV Car scheme Perkbox Bupa Private Medical Insurance Bupa Cash plan Professional study financial support Volunteer day per year Life assurance - 4x salary Income protection Season ticket loan Hybrid working options The Role: Input loan applications to the internal processing system liaising with customers and brokers to obtain any missing documentation. Organise the property valuation process including liaising with the valuers to provide any necessary additional information. Ensure that all documents received including reports are attached to the appropriate cases in preparation for the underwriting process. Action items of incoming post where appropriate, for example acknowledging offers. Carry out related searches eg land registry and credit checks as appropriate. Carry out initial searches and send out initial letters requesting information required on Post Contract Variation e.g. conduct of account, hold codes/notes on account. Despatch mortgage offers and solicitors instructions, if applicable, following approval. Respond to customer, intermediary or solicitor enquiries by email or telephone, in liaison with the New Business department as appropriate. Support the Completions Officer with the administration of mortgage officers following the underwriting process. Conduct the administration for any post contract variations including issuing any documentation to customers and updating internal systems. Please apply today to be considered for this position. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Academic Officer Are you experienced working as an Administrator within the higher education/ university sector, and looking for a chance to join a friendly, vibrant and supportive college as part of the Academic Office? If so, read on to find out more. Academic Officer Responsibilities The Academic Officer works within a small team and reports to the Deputy Academic Registrar. They are the first point of contact for queries and provide administrative support to ensure the successful running of the academic activities of the College; including undertaking right to work checks for tutors, gathering and processing information about tuition, and producing financial and statistical reports for use by College Officers and committees throughout the year. Academic Officer Rewards In addition to a competitive salary the Academic Officer will receive ongoing learning and development opportunities, season ticket loan, car parking onsite, tax free bicycle purchase scheme, free use of gym and squash courts, library and music building, salary sacrifice childcare scheme and generous college pension scheme. The Company Our client is an inclusive, vibrant and friendly college with a community and family vibe. Academic Officer Experience To be successful in this Academic Officer role it is desirable that you have worked within the University or college environment with an existing understanding of how they operate however candidates who are degree qualified, or equivalent, and possess strong administration skills and the ability to build stakeholder relationships at all levels across the student, tutor and academic body and the gravitas and adaptability to manage expectations, guide and advise across a range of areas, can also be considered. You will work hard to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be focused and self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and have a friendly and approachable manner. You will need to have strong MS Office skills, especially when working with data and spreadsheets and the ability to pick systems up easily. You will have excellent written and verbal English communication skills and be reliable, providing day to day support to keep everything moving smoothly within the academic support department. You must be organised and able to prioritise, manage your time and work calmly under pressure. This can be a busy department at certain times of the year and so you must be able to react to the fluctuating demands of the academic calendar. You must be able to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and initiative and be willing to undertake other duties as required depending on the changing needs of the academic office. Location This role is full-time, permanent and based onsite at the college in Oxford, a minimum of 3 days a week with the potential to work from home twice a week. 35 hours per week, all year round. You will be required to work occasional Saturdays (approx 10 a year) for ceremonies, however time off in lieu will be granted. How to Apply for this Academic Officer role Please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to (url removed) Successful candidates will be required to complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form and provide two referees, one of which should be your current employer or most recent employer. You must have the right to work in the UK. You must live within easy commuting distance of the college in Oxford. "INDBOOST" Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Academic Officer Are you experienced working as an Administrator within the higher education/ university sector, and looking for a chance to join a friendly, vibrant and supportive college as part of the Academic Office? If so, read on to find out more. Academic Officer Responsibilities The Academic Officer works within a small team and reports to the Deputy Academic Registrar. They are the first point of contact for queries and provide administrative support to ensure the successful running of the academic activities of the College; including undertaking right to work checks for tutors, gathering and processing information about tuition, and producing financial and statistical reports for use by College Officers and committees throughout the year. Academic Officer Rewards In addition to a competitive salary the Academic Officer will receive ongoing learning and development opportunities, season ticket loan, car parking onsite, tax free bicycle purchase scheme, free use of gym and squash courts, library and music building, salary sacrifice childcare scheme and generous college pension scheme. The Company Our client is an inclusive, vibrant and friendly college with a community and family vibe. Academic Officer Experience To be successful in this Academic Officer role it is desirable that you have worked within the University or college environment with an existing understanding of how they operate however candidates who are degree qualified, or equivalent, and possess strong administration skills and the ability to build stakeholder relationships at all levels across the student, tutor and academic body and the gravitas and adaptability to manage expectations, guide and advise across a range of areas, can also be considered. You will work hard to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be focused and self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and have a friendly and approachable manner. You will need to have strong MS Office skills, especially when working with data and spreadsheets and the ability to pick systems up easily. You will have excellent written and verbal English communication skills and be reliable, providing day to day support to keep everything moving smoothly within the academic support department. You must be organised and able to prioritise, manage your time and work calmly under pressure. This can be a busy department at certain times of the year and so you must be able to react to the fluctuating demands of the academic calendar. You must be able to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and initiative and be willing to undertake other duties as required depending on the changing needs of the academic office. Location This role is full-time, permanent and based onsite at the college in Oxford, a minimum of 3 days a week with the potential to work from home twice a week. 35 hours per week, all year round. You will be required to work occasional Saturdays (approx 10 a year) for ceremonies, however time off in lieu will be granted. How to Apply for this Academic Officer role Please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to (url removed) Successful candidates will be required to complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form and provide two referees, one of which should be your current employer or most recent employer. You must have the right to work in the UK. You must live within easy commuting distance of the college in Oxford. "INDBOOST" Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
Role: Temporary Finance Officer Pay rate - 13.00 per hour Hours - full time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Location - Stirling Duration - Up until the end of June 2024 Office Angels Stirling are currently working alongside one of our long standing clients, to recruit a Temporary Finance Officer who will support them during a period of growth. Our client will consider candidates with a strong administration background (particularly if they are an experienced user of excel). - the successful candidate will be self-motivated and organised and will be keen to work within a smaller team but will be able to provide support to the wider team where required. Experience in a finance role would be advantageous. Main Duties: Purchase ledger Bank reconciliation Be first point of contact for suppliers. Produce monthly Credit card reconciliation Check and arrange approval of month end payments Check and arrange approval for payroll Produce finance papers for board/committee meetings Our ideal candidate: Good relationship management skills. Ensuring confidential data is secure and accessible. Will be able to work successfully with team members on all levels. Be skilled in budget management and monitoring. Flexible and adaptable. Will be detail orientated. Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance - if you would like to join our temporary associates team please apply today! Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team: Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after Access to discount vouchers with many high street brand Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice Weekly pay Pension scheme option (with employer contributions) 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual) Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress and legal issues Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism We're proud to say our consultants are experts in recruitment and are more than happy to discuss the benefits in more detail. Please contact your local Office Angels branch for further information. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Role: Temporary Finance Officer Pay rate - 13.00 per hour Hours - full time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Location - Stirling Duration - Up until the end of June 2024 Office Angels Stirling are currently working alongside one of our long standing clients, to recruit a Temporary Finance Officer who will support them during a period of growth. Our client will consider candidates with a strong administration background (particularly if they are an experienced user of excel). - the successful candidate will be self-motivated and organised and will be keen to work within a smaller team but will be able to provide support to the wider team where required. Experience in a finance role would be advantageous. Main Duties: Purchase ledger Bank reconciliation Be first point of contact for suppliers. Produce monthly Credit card reconciliation Check and arrange approval of month end payments Check and arrange approval for payroll Produce finance papers for board/committee meetings Our ideal candidate: Good relationship management skills. Ensuring confidential data is secure and accessible. Will be able to work successfully with team members on all levels. Be skilled in budget management and monitoring. Flexible and adaptable. Will be detail orientated. Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance - if you would like to join our temporary associates team please apply today! Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team: Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after Access to discount vouchers with many high street brand Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice Weekly pay Pension scheme option (with employer contributions) 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual) Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress and legal issues Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism We're proud to say our consultants are experts in recruitment and are more than happy to discuss the benefits in more detail. Please contact your local Office Angels branch for further information. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.