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 , 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-
Mar 29, 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 , 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-
The Collegiate Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to support the finance team in delivering our Trust's Financial Strategy. The Finance Manager will be responsible for a number of areas including preparation of management accounts, monthly pension returns and quarterly VAT returns. In addition, the postholder will provide support to the Director of Finance and Chief Finance Officer and assist to establish a culture of 'best value'. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a significant impact by strengthening the Trust's finance team and consequently, enabling an exceptional education for all. The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting, financial planning and regulatory requirements. We would be delighted to receive an application from you if, upon consideration, you feel that this role and our Trust may be right for you. To apply, please submit an application via the TES portal, outlining your suitability for the post. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact me at . I would be pleased to speak with you. Job Description Support the CFO and Director of Finance to deliver the Trust's finance strategy Preparation of monthly management accounts for each school and supporting the preparation of the Trust management accounts, including journal entries, reconciliation of control accounts and bank accounts Monitoring and analysis of income and expenditure Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the Trust and Trust's subsidiary company Authorisation of weekly invoices and preparation for payment runs for each school Posting of credit card transactions and preparation of credit card reconciliations Monitoring and reconciliation of school trip funds Ensuring HR data is updated for payroll purposes and preparing monthly payroll reconciliations Preparing and submitting monthly Teachers Pension MCR Returns and LGPS Returns Dealing with payroll queries Assisting with preparing information required for internal and external audits and other reviews Supporting with finance queries at school level Other ad hoc duties as required by the CFO and Director of Finance The above is not an exhaustive list and the successful applicant may be required to carry out additional duties as required by the role.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
The Collegiate Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to support the finance team in delivering our Trust's Financial Strategy. The Finance Manager will be responsible for a number of areas including preparation of management accounts, monthly pension returns and quarterly VAT returns. In addition, the postholder will provide support to the Director of Finance and Chief Finance Officer and assist to establish a culture of 'best value'. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a significant impact by strengthening the Trust's finance team and consequently, enabling an exceptional education for all. The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting, financial planning and regulatory requirements. We would be delighted to receive an application from you if, upon consideration, you feel that this role and our Trust may be right for you. To apply, please submit an application via the TES portal, outlining your suitability for the post. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact me at . I would be pleased to speak with you. Job Description Support the CFO and Director of Finance to deliver the Trust's finance strategy Preparation of monthly management accounts for each school and supporting the preparation of the Trust management accounts, including journal entries, reconciliation of control accounts and bank accounts Monitoring and analysis of income and expenditure Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the Trust and Trust's subsidiary company Authorisation of weekly invoices and preparation for payment runs for each school Posting of credit card transactions and preparation of credit card reconciliations Monitoring and reconciliation of school trip funds Ensuring HR data is updated for payroll purposes and preparing monthly payroll reconciliations Preparing and submitting monthly Teachers Pension MCR Returns and LGPS Returns Dealing with payroll queries Assisting with preparing information required for internal and external audits and other reviews Supporting with finance queries at school level Other ad hoc duties as required by the CFO and Director of Finance The above is not an exhaustive list and the successful applicant may be required to carry out additional duties as required by the role.
Sewell Wallis are working with a forward-thinking and rapidly growing organisation who are looking to hire a seasoned fundraising officer. The primary focus of the role involves cultivating relationships with both existing and potential clients, specifically aiming to boost contributions from trusts and foundations. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is proactive and passionate, assisting projects which work towards a greater cause. Fundraiser duties include: Securing the necessary financial resources to support groundbreaking efforts in reshaping political systems for the future. Cultivating relationships with existing and potential donors, with a specific emphasis on increasing contributions from trusts and foundations. Assisting the foundation's leadership by providing crucial fundraising reporting and administrative support. Coordinating and participating in fundraising events aimed at building relationships, nurturing connections, and expanding networks. Establishing and maintaining internal and external contacts while developing a comprehensive understanding of the foundation's work, business plans, and strategic priorities. Overseeing the reporting and administration of existing grants, ensuring timely advice to relevant team members before reporting deadlines. Establishing suitable methods for monitoring and evaluation to contribute to the fundraising team's KPIs. The ideal candidate: 3 years of relevant experience in the voluntary sector. Experience in creative proposal writing, showcasing clear outcomes and impact. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong copywriting and proofreading abilities. Effective time management skills, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Experience in preparing, manipulating, and presenting budgets. Strong research skills, identifying high-quality new fundraising leads. Ability to work independently, meeting objectives and tight deadlines under pressure. Proficient IT skills with a high working knowledge of MS Office, Google Drive, etc. Salary & Benefits: 26,000 - 32,000 DOE Fully remote position (1x day per month in Sheffield) 40 Days Annual Leave Allowance (including bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements Opportunities for career development within a rapidly expanding organisation with a strong focus on climate change projects. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Sewell Wallis are working with a forward-thinking and rapidly growing organisation who are looking to hire a seasoned fundraising officer. The primary focus of the role involves cultivating relationships with both existing and potential clients, specifically aiming to boost contributions from trusts and foundations. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is proactive and passionate, assisting projects which work towards a greater cause. Fundraiser duties include: Securing the necessary financial resources to support groundbreaking efforts in reshaping political systems for the future. Cultivating relationships with existing and potential donors, with a specific emphasis on increasing contributions from trusts and foundations. Assisting the foundation's leadership by providing crucial fundraising reporting and administrative support. Coordinating and participating in fundraising events aimed at building relationships, nurturing connections, and expanding networks. Establishing and maintaining internal and external contacts while developing a comprehensive understanding of the foundation's work, business plans, and strategic priorities. Overseeing the reporting and administration of existing grants, ensuring timely advice to relevant team members before reporting deadlines. Establishing suitable methods for monitoring and evaluation to contribute to the fundraising team's KPIs. The ideal candidate: 3 years of relevant experience in the voluntary sector. Experience in creative proposal writing, showcasing clear outcomes and impact. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong copywriting and proofreading abilities. Effective time management skills, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Experience in preparing, manipulating, and presenting budgets. Strong research skills, identifying high-quality new fundraising leads. Ability to work independently, meeting objectives and tight deadlines under pressure. Proficient IT skills with a high working knowledge of MS Office, Google Drive, etc. Salary & Benefits: 26,000 - 32,000 DOE Fully remote position (1x day per month in Sheffield) 40 Days Annual Leave Allowance (including bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements Opportunities for career development within a rapidly expanding organisation with a strong focus on climate change projects. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches) Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum ) Location: Home based Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required. Part Time, 21 hours per week Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024 Closing Date: 28th March 2024 1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024 The Wilder Marches is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies. The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver. Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery. The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role. What we re looking for: o Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models. o Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure. o Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Strong planning and project management skills. o An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area. Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested. The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE We will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case. Why work for us - benefits we offer: o Flexible working o Home working o Salary sacrifice scheme o Generous pension o Employee Assistance Programme o Support with training and development to assist career progression o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches) Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum ) Location: Home based Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required. Part Time, 21 hours per week Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024 Closing Date: 28th March 2024 1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024 The Wilder Marches is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies. The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver. Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery. The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role. What we re looking for: o Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models. o Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure. o Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Strong planning and project management skills. o An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area. Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested. The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE We will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case. Why work for us - benefits we offer: o Flexible working o Home working o Salary sacrifice scheme o Generous pension o Employee Assistance Programme o Support with training and development to assist career progression o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Voids Contracts Manager Local Council Negotiable Are you an experienced property Contracts Manager looking for a new role? An exciting opportunity is available for a Local Council based in South East London, as a Contracts Manager looking after Void properties. The role: To be accountable for the following: Line Management of 6 Officers Specifying works to be undertaken in properties assigned Allocating work to In-house and Contractors Finance & budgeting Cost control Quality of Work To manage contractors, In-house labour, consultants and suppliers to facilitate high levels of service delivery. (approx. 40-60 Key Skills and Experience: Experience of scheduling major works using the NHF SORs, tendering for works under public procurement rules, and progressing projects to completion. Experience, knowledge and understanding of all legislation and regulations applicable to building, repairs and refurbishment of houses and flats in social housing, CDM and construction specific H&S legislation Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Voids Contracts Manager Local Council Negotiable Are you an experienced property Contracts Manager looking for a new role? An exciting opportunity is available for a Local Council based in South East London, as a Contracts Manager looking after Void properties. The role: To be accountable for the following: Line Management of 6 Officers Specifying works to be undertaken in properties assigned Allocating work to In-house and Contractors Finance & budgeting Cost control Quality of Work To manage contractors, In-house labour, consultants and suppliers to facilitate high levels of service delivery. (approx. 40-60 Key Skills and Experience: Experience of scheduling major works using the NHF SORs, tendering for works under public procurement rules, and progressing projects to completion. Experience, knowledge and understanding of all legislation and regulations applicable to building, repairs and refurbishment of houses and flats in social housing, CDM and construction specific H&S legislation Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Pilkington Family Trust
St. Helens, Merseyside
Job Title: Head of Welfare and Communities Location: Enterprise Centre, Salisbury Street, St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Salary 55,000 per annum, (potentially more for exceptional candidate) Job Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative leader to head up our Welfare and Community Teams at the Pilkington Family Trust, an established endowed charity based in St Helens managed by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited. Job Purpose: Leadership and management of the Welfare and Community Teams including Ruskin Lodge To support the continued development and effective delivery of all Welfare and Community programmes To ensure compliance across all CQC regulatory activity To ensure safeguarding of vulnerable people we support is a priority including safe practice and management of breaches General Responsibilities: Deputise for the CEO in any absence including senior manager on call support The organisation works within a 24/7 care setting in which you may need to work any 5 of the 7 days in the week Welfare Programme: Manage the Welfare Team and Community Teams, ensuring appropriate supervision and support in line with the Trust policies Provide guidance and advice regarding the operation of the Welfare and Community Programme and suggest suitable changes, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive and Trustees Ensure that the Welfare and Community Programmes are person centred, meet the needs of individuals and the community, and are fit for purpose Management: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall operational control of the organisation and preparation of long-term strategic development plans of the Trust, ensuring effective communication to teams and volunteers Research and prepare annual operational plans, for the development of programmes, within the available Trust Funds' resources and in compliance with Health and Social Care policies and practices at national and local level Ensure that the Trust Funds supplement, do not duplicate, Government and/or Local Authority policies for beneficiaries Quality and Compliance: Ensure contract compliance and CQC regulatory compliance with all care and support services delivered at Ruskin Lodge under its CQC registration Ensure that all employees and Volunteers are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and conduct their work accordingly Develop and maintain with the CEO a robust audit programme and Service Improvement Plan for Welfare and Community Programme including Ruskin Lodge Finance: Ensure effective and robust financial controls and processes are in place for the management of designated budgets within your control Carry out monthly review of management accounts and budgets to ensure in line with agreed income and expenditure, and to identify deviations against agreed targets The Candidate: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the Trust is looking for a highly experienced individual who will foster a culture of excellence, with a strong background in health and social care/ community development. The successful candidate will oversee a team that provides a community welfare programme and commissions services for older people across the UK. The post will also have responsibility for overseeing a respite service based in St Helens. The successful candidate must have a relevant social care qualification and substantial experience of managing both community and CQC regulated older people's services. The Trust will be embarking on a period of transformation, to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries and communities including our focus to support the development of our staff teams. The successful candidate will support the development of new services, including new models of delivery. If you feel you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you. PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer: Attractive salary, terms and conditions Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual training and personal development opportunities A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues Free onsite parking This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for their next challenge to shape the future landscape in a unique organisation. Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 22nd March 2024 Interview dates: 2nd or 4th April 2024 Please Note: CV's alone will not be accepted. Please click on the APPLY button and attach your CV and supporting statement. Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Community Manager, Community Team Leader, Community Development Manager, Community Development Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Project Manager, Project Worker, Community Wellbeing Manager, Welfare Officer, Welfare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Head of Welfare and Communities Location: Enterprise Centre, Salisbury Street, St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Salary 55,000 per annum, (potentially more for exceptional candidate) Job Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative leader to head up our Welfare and Community Teams at the Pilkington Family Trust, an established endowed charity based in St Helens managed by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited. Job Purpose: Leadership and management of the Welfare and Community Teams including Ruskin Lodge To support the continued development and effective delivery of all Welfare and Community programmes To ensure compliance across all CQC regulatory activity To ensure safeguarding of vulnerable people we support is a priority including safe practice and management of breaches General Responsibilities: Deputise for the CEO in any absence including senior manager on call support The organisation works within a 24/7 care setting in which you may need to work any 5 of the 7 days in the week Welfare Programme: Manage the Welfare Team and Community Teams, ensuring appropriate supervision and support in line with the Trust policies Provide guidance and advice regarding the operation of the Welfare and Community Programme and suggest suitable changes, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive and Trustees Ensure that the Welfare and Community Programmes are person centred, meet the needs of individuals and the community, and are fit for purpose Management: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall operational control of the organisation and preparation of long-term strategic development plans of the Trust, ensuring effective communication to teams and volunteers Research and prepare annual operational plans, for the development of programmes, within the available Trust Funds' resources and in compliance with Health and Social Care policies and practices at national and local level Ensure that the Trust Funds supplement, do not duplicate, Government and/or Local Authority policies for beneficiaries Quality and Compliance: Ensure contract compliance and CQC regulatory compliance with all care and support services delivered at Ruskin Lodge under its CQC registration Ensure that all employees and Volunteers are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and conduct their work accordingly Develop and maintain with the CEO a robust audit programme and Service Improvement Plan for Welfare and Community Programme including Ruskin Lodge Finance: Ensure effective and robust financial controls and processes are in place for the management of designated budgets within your control Carry out monthly review of management accounts and budgets to ensure in line with agreed income and expenditure, and to identify deviations against agreed targets The Candidate: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the Trust is looking for a highly experienced individual who will foster a culture of excellence, with a strong background in health and social care/ community development. The successful candidate will oversee a team that provides a community welfare programme and commissions services for older people across the UK. The post will also have responsibility for overseeing a respite service based in St Helens. The successful candidate must have a relevant social care qualification and substantial experience of managing both community and CQC regulated older people's services. The Trust will be embarking on a period of transformation, to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries and communities including our focus to support the development of our staff teams. The successful candidate will support the development of new services, including new models of delivery. If you feel you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you. PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer: Attractive salary, terms and conditions Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual training and personal development opportunities A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues Free onsite parking This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for their next challenge to shape the future landscape in a unique organisation. Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 22nd March 2024 Interview dates: 2nd or 4th April 2024 Please Note: CV's alone will not be accepted. Please click on the APPLY button and attach your CV and supporting statement. Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Community Manager, Community Team Leader, Community Development Manager, Community Development Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Project Manager, Project Worker, Community Wellbeing Manager, Welfare Officer, Welfare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
Job Type: Full time, Permanent Location : Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8RB (2 mins walk from Hornbeam Park train station) Salary : up to £26,000 dependent on experienceThe Pricing Coordinator supports our data team in pricing vehicles for the website. You'll be responsible for sourcing pricing information, finding the best price possible and uploading this to our website. Responsibilities and Duties • Source accurate data through third party systems• Present data to reflect the best pricing on our website across a range of different vehicles• Upload data into the website, ensuring it is accurate • Regularly update our sales team and marketing team on any new pricing uploaded to the website• Independently prioritize daily tasks, including uploading new promotions and resetting pricing • Ensure your working and any data uploaded meets consumer duty regulatory requirements• Work with the wider data team to meet business needs in a fast moving, competitive marketplace• Compare the prices of competitors Skills • Highly numerate with a good understanding of Microsoft products• Good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, basic formulae)• Attention to detail, both written and verbal• Flexibility and a positive outlook • Strong communication skills • Experience in or an interest in cars is advantageous 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 , 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 team-work culture where personal growth and potential are valued. Our well-located office is based in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate (HG2 8RB), 2 mins walk from Hornbeam Park train station, on the Leeds side of Harrogate close to Leeds Road, also with free car parking.You may have experience in the following: Pricing Analyst, Pricing Specialist, Pricing Administrator, Pricing Manager, Pricing Assistant, Pricing Executive, Pricing Consultant, Pricing Officer, Pricing Supervisor, etc. REF-
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job Type: Full time, Permanent Location : Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8RB (2 mins walk from Hornbeam Park train station) Salary : up to £26,000 dependent on experienceThe Pricing Coordinator supports our data team in pricing vehicles for the website. You'll be responsible for sourcing pricing information, finding the best price possible and uploading this to our website. Responsibilities and Duties • Source accurate data through third party systems• Present data to reflect the best pricing on our website across a range of different vehicles• Upload data into the website, ensuring it is accurate • Regularly update our sales team and marketing team on any new pricing uploaded to the website• Independently prioritize daily tasks, including uploading new promotions and resetting pricing • Ensure your working and any data uploaded meets consumer duty regulatory requirements• Work with the wider data team to meet business needs in a fast moving, competitive marketplace• Compare the prices of competitors Skills • Highly numerate with a good understanding of Microsoft products• Good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, basic formulae)• Attention to detail, both written and verbal• Flexibility and a positive outlook • Strong communication skills • Experience in or an interest in cars is advantageous 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 , 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 team-work culture where personal growth and potential are valued. Our well-located office is based in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate (HG2 8RB), 2 mins walk from Hornbeam Park train station, on the Leeds side of Harrogate close to Leeds Road, also with free car parking.You may have experience in the following: Pricing Analyst, Pricing Specialist, Pricing Administrator, Pricing Manager, Pricing Assistant, Pricing Executive, Pricing Consultant, Pricing Officer, Pricing Supervisor, etc. REF-
Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches) Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum ) Location: Home based Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required. Part Time, 21 hours per week Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024 Closing Date: 28th March 2024 1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024 The Wilder Marches is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies. The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver. Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery. The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role. What we re looking for: o Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models. o Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure. o Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Strong planning and project management skills. o An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area. Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested. The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE We will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case. Why work for us - benefits we offer: o Flexible working o Home working o Salary sacrifice scheme o Generous pension o Employee Assistance Programme o Support with training and development to assist career progression o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches) Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum ) Location: Home based Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required. Part Time, 21 hours per week Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024 Closing Date: 28th March 2024 1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024 The Wilder Marches is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies. The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver. Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery. The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role. What we re looking for: o Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models. o Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure. o Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. o Strong planning and project management skills. o An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area. Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested. The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE We will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case. Why work for us - benefits we offer: o Flexible working o Home working o Salary sacrifice scheme o Generous pension o Employee Assistance Programme o Support with training and development to assist career progression o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Nature Recovery Officer Are you motivated by improving our environment for local communities? An exciting opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as a Nature Recovery Officer. You will play a key role in engaging with communities on facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district, and thereby delivering on the council s climate change and nature priorities. This fixed contract post offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you interested in working in environmental conservation and engaging with communities? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council s ambition for a sustainable future. From high BNG requirements in the Salt Cross Garden Village to funding local nature recovery demonstrators, improving community access at Deer Park South and modifying Ubico s maintenance regimes to encourage rewilding, our focus is to enable our communities in West Oxfordshire to thrive, creating sustainable places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to blossom too and are serious about tackling the climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We want to successfully deliver our Council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are seeking an enthusiastic Nature Recovery Officer, who will support the Nature Recovery Lead in providing sound ecological advice. You will be a nature conservation specialist in the Council s climate team, delivering on biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects in the Council s new Nature Recovery Plan, as well as climate related workstreams. With support from our Nature Recovery Lead, you will work with a variety of different stakeholders to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district. You will also help to secure external funding for projects and improve environmental policies to ensure positive sustainable outcomes. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is interested in nature recovery and is keen to work with communities to restore, enhance and conserve our environment. You will need • A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to BTEC, HND, HNC, NVQ level 4/5 or degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology or Conservation or relevant experience of five years • Ensure all relevant customers and company information is captured and recorded accurately • Ability to work independently under pressure and within tight deadlines • Ability to work with others to deliver key outcomes 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 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 • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • 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 • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! 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 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. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Nature Recovery Officer Are you motivated by improving our environment for local communities? An exciting opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as a Nature Recovery Officer. You will play a key role in engaging with communities on facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district, and thereby delivering on the council s climate change and nature priorities. This fixed contract post offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you interested in working in environmental conservation and engaging with communities? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council s ambition for a sustainable future. From high BNG requirements in the Salt Cross Garden Village to funding local nature recovery demonstrators, improving community access at Deer Park South and modifying Ubico s maintenance regimes to encourage rewilding, our focus is to enable our communities in West Oxfordshire to thrive, creating sustainable places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to blossom too and are serious about tackling the climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We want to successfully deliver our Council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are seeking an enthusiastic Nature Recovery Officer, who will support the Nature Recovery Lead in providing sound ecological advice. You will be a nature conservation specialist in the Council s climate team, delivering on biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects in the Council s new Nature Recovery Plan, as well as climate related workstreams. With support from our Nature Recovery Lead, you will work with a variety of different stakeholders to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district. You will also help to secure external funding for projects and improve environmental policies to ensure positive sustainable outcomes. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is interested in nature recovery and is keen to work with communities to restore, enhance and conserve our environment. You will need • A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to BTEC, HND, HNC, NVQ level 4/5 or degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology or Conservation or relevant experience of five years • Ensure all relevant customers and company information is captured and recorded accurately • Ability to work independently under pressure and within tight deadlines • Ability to work with others to deliver key outcomes 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 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 • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • 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 • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! 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 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. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
House of Commons The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Access to training and development. Flexible working. Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Introduction The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. PSD sets security strategy provides expert advice and delivers an operational service. It does this in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and by working closely with the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), Strategic Estates, Serjeant at Arms and Black Rod's office, Restoration & Renewal teams, the Parliamentary Digital Service, and other key stakeholders. The Role Security is at the heart of the award-winning team that this role is part of. The Members' Security Support Service (MSSS) is responsible for supporting Members of Parliament when they are away from the parliamentary estate. This role is part of the MSSS team. This role supports the different workstreams delivered by MSSS including complex, high value contracts delivering security measures for Members of Parliament. This includes data management, analytics, email management and requires financial acumen and stakeholder engagement on a regular basis. The role will be required to ensure end-to-end financial management of the delivery of services and goods and will be required to demonstrate strong attention to detail when reviewing and approving work and payments which refer to unique (including bespoke) services and involves scrutiny to eliminate ambiguity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique team who are evolving and moving from strength-to-strength at pace, to ensure the safety and security of our Members of Parliament when they are away from the Estate. This role does not have line management responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Monitoring and managing financial processing, payments and reimbursement processes (training will be provided). This includes implementing and maintaining a clear auditable platform for tracking and monitoring regular financial spend and forecasting e.g. annual costs, quarterly costs and monthly costs. Produce MI on a monthly basis. Support various compliance and administration tasks including raising requisitions, delivery and goods/services receipting, and reconciliation of submissions, with a strong attention to detail. Raise and resolve disputes in a timely fashion, whilst simultaneously maintaining accurate records of occurrence(s). Working with supplier(s) to resolve issues. Monitoring and reporting of service(s) and/or installation(s). Where warranties are provided as part of the contract, ensure additional works carried out are correctly recorded and are ready for payment based on accurate figures. Oversee bookings or work schedules & services (including maintenance requirements) provided by the supplier(s) to ensure it is contractually compliant, and disputes are raised and resolved in a timely fashion ensuring our customer receives great service. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Ability to engage effectively with MS Office platforms. Experience of utilising SharePoint/PowerApp or similar technology and skills to manage large amounts of data in multiple formats, with the ability to collate diverse data and analyse for trends and anomalies. Demonstrable skills to learn new platforms and utilise various digital platforms to process and review multiple sources of digital-based information. Experience and practical understanding of financial processes including reconciliation, Purchase Orders, spreadsheets, and finance trackers Ability to work with multiple internal & external stakeholders involved in processing and service delivery, ensuring clear & concise information is provided at short notice and long-term expectations are clearly managed and maintained. Provide auditors with appropriate information when required. Ability to communicate both in-person and in writing, to a range of stakeholders. Ability to present complex and ambiguous information in a clear and understandable format whilst using influence, tenacity and tact to manage difficult conversations. Provide sound judgement and concise written and oral communication skills, including to senior stakeholders when required. This may include engaging with Members of Parliament. Next Steps and Additional Information If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1 - 6 in the Job Description. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. We may ask you to complete a test as part of the recruitment and selection process. If your application is successfully shortlisted we will provide further details on the test and interview process. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you a combination of competency questions and role specific questions solely based on the criteria as detailed in the Job description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
House of Commons The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Access to training and development. Flexible working. Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Introduction The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. PSD sets security strategy provides expert advice and delivers an operational service. It does this in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and by working closely with the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), Strategic Estates, Serjeant at Arms and Black Rod's office, Restoration & Renewal teams, the Parliamentary Digital Service, and other key stakeholders. The Role Security is at the heart of the award-winning team that this role is part of. The Members' Security Support Service (MSSS) is responsible for supporting Members of Parliament when they are away from the parliamentary estate. This role is part of the MSSS team. This role supports the different workstreams delivered by MSSS including complex, high value contracts delivering security measures for Members of Parliament. This includes data management, analytics, email management and requires financial acumen and stakeholder engagement on a regular basis. The role will be required to ensure end-to-end financial management of the delivery of services and goods and will be required to demonstrate strong attention to detail when reviewing and approving work and payments which refer to unique (including bespoke) services and involves scrutiny to eliminate ambiguity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique team who are evolving and moving from strength-to-strength at pace, to ensure the safety and security of our Members of Parliament when they are away from the Estate. This role does not have line management responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Monitoring and managing financial processing, payments and reimbursement processes (training will be provided). This includes implementing and maintaining a clear auditable platform for tracking and monitoring regular financial spend and forecasting e.g. annual costs, quarterly costs and monthly costs. Produce MI on a monthly basis. Support various compliance and administration tasks including raising requisitions, delivery and goods/services receipting, and reconciliation of submissions, with a strong attention to detail. Raise and resolve disputes in a timely fashion, whilst simultaneously maintaining accurate records of occurrence(s). Working with supplier(s) to resolve issues. Monitoring and reporting of service(s) and/or installation(s). Where warranties are provided as part of the contract, ensure additional works carried out are correctly recorded and are ready for payment based on accurate figures. Oversee bookings or work schedules & services (including maintenance requirements) provided by the supplier(s) to ensure it is contractually compliant, and disputes are raised and resolved in a timely fashion ensuring our customer receives great service. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Ability to engage effectively with MS Office platforms. Experience of utilising SharePoint/PowerApp or similar technology and skills to manage large amounts of data in multiple formats, with the ability to collate diverse data and analyse for trends and anomalies. Demonstrable skills to learn new platforms and utilise various digital platforms to process and review multiple sources of digital-based information. Experience and practical understanding of financial processes including reconciliation, Purchase Orders, spreadsheets, and finance trackers Ability to work with multiple internal & external stakeholders involved in processing and service delivery, ensuring clear & concise information is provided at short notice and long-term expectations are clearly managed and maintained. Provide auditors with appropriate information when required. Ability to communicate both in-person and in writing, to a range of stakeholders. Ability to present complex and ambiguous information in a clear and understandable format whilst using influence, tenacity and tact to manage difficult conversations. Provide sound judgement and concise written and oral communication skills, including to senior stakeholders when required. This may include engaging with Members of Parliament. Next Steps and Additional Information If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1 - 6 in the Job Description. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. We may ask you to complete a test as part of the recruitment and selection process. If your application is successfully shortlisted we will provide further details on the test and interview process. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you a combination of competency questions and role specific questions solely based on the criteria as detailed in the Job description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Role: Finance Director (with Progression to CFO) Location: Sheffield Contract: Permanent Salary: TBC Company Overview: Our client is a rapidly growing and independent supplier of renewable energy products, leading the charge in sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, they are at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, driving positive change for a greener future. Job Description: They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Director to join their team with the potential for progression to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will play a critical role in driving financial growth and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and financial stability. Responsibilities: Develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives and drive sustainable growth. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Manage cash flow, working capital and capital allocation to optimise financial performance. Lead financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Manage relationships with external stakeholders including investors, auditors and financial institutions. Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives across finance and accounting functions. Mentor and develop finance team members to foster a high-performance culture. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar leadership role. Experience in the Renewable or Electrical Wholesale industry. Knowledge of importing products and multi-branch operations is highly desirable. Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse complex financial data and drive informed decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally. Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing financial strategies to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Benefits: Competitive salary package with the potential for progression to CFO. Opportunity for career advancement and professional development. A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Role: Finance Director (with Progression to CFO) Location: Sheffield Contract: Permanent Salary: TBC Company Overview: Our client is a rapidly growing and independent supplier of renewable energy products, leading the charge in sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, they are at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, driving positive change for a greener future. Job Description: They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Director to join their team with the potential for progression to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will play a critical role in driving financial growth and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and financial stability. Responsibilities: Develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives and drive sustainable growth. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Manage cash flow, working capital and capital allocation to optimise financial performance. Lead financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Manage relationships with external stakeholders including investors, auditors and financial institutions. Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives across finance and accounting functions. Mentor and develop finance team members to foster a high-performance culture. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar leadership role. Experience in the Renewable or Electrical Wholesale industry. Knowledge of importing products and multi-branch operations is highly desirable. Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse complex financial data and drive informed decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally. Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing financial strategies to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Benefits: Competitive salary package with the potential for progression to CFO. Opportunity for career advancement and professional development. A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Finance and Administrative Office Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester Hours of work: Part-time (21 hours per week worked over 3 or 4 days) Salary: £28,770 pro rata (£17,262 actual) Contract: This is a permanent post, subject to funding About the employer This charity has been serving the community in Manchester Since 1977. They are a busy neighbourhood advice centre in North Manchester providing face-to-face legal advice and support to residents. Finance and Administrative Officer They are recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer. This is an important post carrying out the financial and administration tasks that keep this busy charity running. Key tasks include book keeping, processing invoices and preparing financial reports alongside administration of human resources functions and management of the smooth running and maintenance of the office. You will work alongside the Charity Manager and will have a key role in providing information to the Board of Trustees. You will work alongside the advice team and will also have role in supporting volunteers and ensuring the charity is a welcoming place for all. You do not need any experience of working for a charity. Deadline for applications: 10am on Wednesday 3 April 2024 Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Finance and Administrative Office Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester Hours of work: Part-time (21 hours per week worked over 3 or 4 days) Salary: £28,770 pro rata (£17,262 actual) Contract: This is a permanent post, subject to funding About the employer This charity has been serving the community in Manchester Since 1977. They are a busy neighbourhood advice centre in North Manchester providing face-to-face legal advice and support to residents. Finance and Administrative Officer They are recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer. This is an important post carrying out the financial and administration tasks that keep this busy charity running. Key tasks include book keeping, processing invoices and preparing financial reports alongside administration of human resources functions and management of the smooth running and maintenance of the office. You will work alongside the Charity Manager and will have a key role in providing information to the Board of Trustees. You will work alongside the advice team and will also have role in supporting volunteers and ensuring the charity is a welcoming place for all. You do not need any experience of working for a charity. Deadline for applications: 10am on Wednesday 3 April 2024 Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.
Nature Recovery Officer Are you motivated by improving our environment for local communities? An exciting opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as a Nature Recovery Officer. You will play a key role in engaging with communities on facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district, and thereby delivering on the council's climate change and nature priorities. This fixed contract post offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you interested in working in environmental conservation and engaging with communities? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council's ambition for a sustainable future. From high BNG requirements in the Salt Cross Garden Village to funding local nature recovery demonstrators, improving community access at Deer Park South and modifying Ubico's maintenance regimes to encourage rewilding, our focus is to enable our communities in West Oxfordshire to thrive, creating sustainable places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to blossom too and are serious about tackling the climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We want to successfully deliver our Council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are seeking an enthusiastic Nature Recovery Officer, who will support the Nature Recovery Lead in providing sound ecological advice. You will be a nature conservation specialist in the Council's climate team, delivering on biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects in the Council's new Nature Recovery Plan, as well as climate related workstreams. With support from our Nature Recovery Lead, you will work with a variety of different stakeholders to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district. You will also help to secure external funding for projects and improve environmental policies to ensure positive sustainable outcomes. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is interested in nature recovery and is keen to work with communities to restore, enhance and conserve our environment. You will need • A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to BTEC, HND, HNC, NVQ level 4/5 or degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology or Conservation or relevant experience of five years • Ensure all relevant customers and company information is captured and recorded accurately • Ability to work independently under pressure and within tight deadlines • Ability to work with others to deliver key outcomes 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 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 • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • 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 • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! 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 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.
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Nature Recovery Officer Are you motivated by improving our environment for local communities? An exciting opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as a Nature Recovery Officer. You will play a key role in engaging with communities on facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district, and thereby delivering on the council's climate change and nature priorities. This fixed contract post offers the flexibility of working within the offices at Witney and agile working, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance. Are you interested in working in environmental conservation and engaging with communities? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the council's ambition for a sustainable future. From high BNG requirements in the Salt Cross Garden Village to funding local nature recovery demonstrators, improving community access at Deer Park South and modifying Ubico's maintenance regimes to encourage rewilding, our focus is to enable our communities in West Oxfordshire to thrive, creating sustainable places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to blossom too and are serious about tackling the climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We want to successfully deliver our Council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are seeking an enthusiastic Nature Recovery Officer, who will support the Nature Recovery Lead in providing sound ecological advice. You will be a nature conservation specialist in the Council's climate team, delivering on biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects in the Council's new Nature Recovery Plan, as well as climate related workstreams. With support from our Nature Recovery Lead, you will work with a variety of different stakeholders to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district. You will also help to secure external funding for projects and improve environmental policies to ensure positive sustainable outcomes. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is interested in nature recovery and is keen to work with communities to restore, enhance and conserve our environment. You will need • A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to BTEC, HND, HNC, NVQ level 4/5 or degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology or Conservation or relevant experience of five years • Ensure all relevant customers and company information is captured and recorded accurately • Ability to work independently under pressure and within tight deadlines • Ability to work with others to deliver key outcomes 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 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 • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • 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 • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! 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 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.
Looking for the next step in your Procurement career? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! Keep reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity. The Opportunity Salary: £45,441 to £48,474 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working from home Interview date: w/c 15 April As a Procurement Manager with us you will manage the end-to-end procurement and contract management activities. You will support stakeholders with the entire procurement cycle and managing the tenders via e-Sourcing portals, you will deliver value for money outcomes through effective and compliant procurement processes. The Council has adopted a category-led approach, with three core category teams of People, Place and Resources. Across the three categories annual spend with our suppliers is c£650m/pa. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to support predominately in the Resources Category, covering the areas of Human Resources, Soft FM including catering, financial and legal services including pensions and insurance, professional services including consultancy, IT and elements of fleet and transport. You will support the Resources Category Managers and wider team to develop and implement sourcing strategies through to design and delivery of procurement and contract management activities for our business terms who are your main customer. Team structure/reporting lines; Head of Procurement & Contract Management Category Lead (ownership of whole category groups: People, Place, Resources) Category Manager (ownership of categories within People, Place, Resources) Procurement Manager (delivery/implementation lead of category plans, competitive tenders and management of the procurement cycle) Procurement Support Officer (supporting delivery/implementation of category plans and competitive tenders) What are we looking for? As our Procurement Manager, you will be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, you will be someone that provides strong procurement advice for categories of spend. Key competency areas include technical procurement, influencing, change and stakeholder management, both internally and externally to support outcomes within a complex operating environment. You will need to be able to effectively prioritise your work and mange multiple projects at any one time. You will be an effective communicator, be able to build good working relationships and work well in a team as well as being able to manage tasks and activities autonomously. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Working for us As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: an excellent local government pension scheme generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave) a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information The reference number for this role is CRS00812 . For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Neil Robb (Category Lead) at or Lucy Kelly at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Looking for the next step in your Procurement career? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! Keep reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity. The Opportunity Salary: £45,441 to £48,474 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working from home Interview date: w/c 15 April As a Procurement Manager with us you will manage the end-to-end procurement and contract management activities. You will support stakeholders with the entire procurement cycle and managing the tenders via e-Sourcing portals, you will deliver value for money outcomes through effective and compliant procurement processes. The Council has adopted a category-led approach, with three core category teams of People, Place and Resources. Across the three categories annual spend with our suppliers is c£650m/pa. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to support predominately in the Resources Category, covering the areas of Human Resources, Soft FM including catering, financial and legal services including pensions and insurance, professional services including consultancy, IT and elements of fleet and transport. You will support the Resources Category Managers and wider team to develop and implement sourcing strategies through to design and delivery of procurement and contract management activities for our business terms who are your main customer. Team structure/reporting lines; Head of Procurement & Contract Management Category Lead (ownership of whole category groups: People, Place, Resources) Category Manager (ownership of categories within People, Place, Resources) Procurement Manager (delivery/implementation lead of category plans, competitive tenders and management of the procurement cycle) Procurement Support Officer (supporting delivery/implementation of category plans and competitive tenders) What are we looking for? As our Procurement Manager, you will be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, you will be someone that provides strong procurement advice for categories of spend. Key competency areas include technical procurement, influencing, change and stakeholder management, both internally and externally to support outcomes within a complex operating environment. You will need to be able to effectively prioritise your work and mange multiple projects at any one time. You will be an effective communicator, be able to build good working relationships and work well in a team as well as being able to manage tasks and activities autonomously. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Working for us As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: an excellent local government pension scheme generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave) a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information The reference number for this role is CRS00812 . For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Neil Robb (Category Lead) at or Lucy Kelly at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
As the Chief Marketing Officer, you will be central to amplifying both the firm's vision and supporting the portfolio companies with theirs. You will be guiding the narratives they share, and ensuring they remain at the forefront of the markets they operate in. This is a strategic leadership position, demanding both a big picture view and a need to engage with granular tasks day to day. The successful candidate will understand the balance of high-level thinking with hands-on execution, with expertise spanning Marketing, PR, and Communications. Working closely with the partners of the firm and the rest of the operating committee, which you'll be part of, you'll ensure our messaging remains consistent, targeted, and impactful. This role will focus on four primary audiences: talent (with the People team), investors, idea contributors/universities, and a network of subject matter experts and thought leaders. Key responsibilities and expectations Develop and oversee the implementation of the firm's marketing, PR, and communications strategy Lead and support the marketing and communications roles within portfolio companies Cultivate relationships with key media outlets, ensuring positive brand positioning and coverage Direct the creation of all marketing collateral and promotional material Analyse market trends and competitor activities, adapting strategies as necessary Spearhead external marketing event planning and industry conferences (potentially including investor meetings and startup showcases) Oversee digital marketing efforts, including SEO, social media, and potentially PPC campaigns Plan and manage the firm's content strategy, including thought leadership pieces, press releases, and other publications Build the firm's profile on digital platforms (e.g. Pitchbook, Angellist, Crunchbase) Perform market research to identify trends, opportunities and challenges in our industry and the sectors we invest in Gain knowledge of competitors' marketing initiatives and strategies and find ways to differentiate our company and portfolio Communicate the marketing plan and results to the senior management and stakeholders, using data and analytics to measure performance and optimise campaigns Develop and maintain a strong brand identity and reputation for the company and its portfolio companies, ensuring consistency and quality across all marketing materials and activities Coordinate with portfolio companies to amplify their success stories Allocate and manage the marketing budget, ensuring ROI and alignment with firm goals Measure, report, and optimise the effectiveness of marketing, PR, and communication campaigns Champion the firm's brand internally, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints Knowledge, skills, and experience required Experience in raising investment capital Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred Minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior marketing role, with at least 3 years in the VC, finance, or startup ecosystem Proven expertise in both strategic planning and hands-on execution of marketing initiatives Strong network within the media communities Adept at handling crisis communication and reputation management Demonstrable track record of crafting and executing successful PR campaigns (unpaid and paid) Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Hubspot and Mailchimp) Experience with website platforms for managing design and content (e.g. WordPress) and analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) Experience in conference and external marketing event planning and coordination Superior written and verbal communication skills Exceptional leadership and team management skills Ability to work closely with senior executives and provide marketing counsel
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
As the Chief Marketing Officer, you will be central to amplifying both the firm's vision and supporting the portfolio companies with theirs. You will be guiding the narratives they share, and ensuring they remain at the forefront of the markets they operate in. This is a strategic leadership position, demanding both a big picture view and a need to engage with granular tasks day to day. The successful candidate will understand the balance of high-level thinking with hands-on execution, with expertise spanning Marketing, PR, and Communications. Working closely with the partners of the firm and the rest of the operating committee, which you'll be part of, you'll ensure our messaging remains consistent, targeted, and impactful. This role will focus on four primary audiences: talent (with the People team), investors, idea contributors/universities, and a network of subject matter experts and thought leaders. Key responsibilities and expectations Develop and oversee the implementation of the firm's marketing, PR, and communications strategy Lead and support the marketing and communications roles within portfolio companies Cultivate relationships with key media outlets, ensuring positive brand positioning and coverage Direct the creation of all marketing collateral and promotional material Analyse market trends and competitor activities, adapting strategies as necessary Spearhead external marketing event planning and industry conferences (potentially including investor meetings and startup showcases) Oversee digital marketing efforts, including SEO, social media, and potentially PPC campaigns Plan and manage the firm's content strategy, including thought leadership pieces, press releases, and other publications Build the firm's profile on digital platforms (e.g. Pitchbook, Angellist, Crunchbase) Perform market research to identify trends, opportunities and challenges in our industry and the sectors we invest in Gain knowledge of competitors' marketing initiatives and strategies and find ways to differentiate our company and portfolio Communicate the marketing plan and results to the senior management and stakeholders, using data and analytics to measure performance and optimise campaigns Develop and maintain a strong brand identity and reputation for the company and its portfolio companies, ensuring consistency and quality across all marketing materials and activities Coordinate with portfolio companies to amplify their success stories Allocate and manage the marketing budget, ensuring ROI and alignment with firm goals Measure, report, and optimise the effectiveness of marketing, PR, and communication campaigns Champion the firm's brand internally, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints Knowledge, skills, and experience required Experience in raising investment capital Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred Minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior marketing role, with at least 3 years in the VC, finance, or startup ecosystem Proven expertise in both strategic planning and hands-on execution of marketing initiatives Strong network within the media communities Adept at handling crisis communication and reputation management Demonstrable track record of crafting and executing successful PR campaigns (unpaid and paid) Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Hubspot and Mailchimp) Experience with website platforms for managing design and content (e.g. WordPress) and analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) Experience in conference and external marketing event planning and coordination Superior written and verbal communication skills Exceptional leadership and team management skills Ability to work closely with senior executives and provide marketing counsel
This would be a great opportunity for a payroll professional who has experience of managing or supervising others. Our client is offering 35-40k, a flexible working environment, 2 days per week home working, study support for CIPP or AAT if desired and other benefits. Client Details My client is a well established and successful business based near Newark. The finance team has a real family feel, and is extremely friendly, welcoming and supportive. Description You will be responsible for managing a team of 4 Payroll Officers who are responsible for producing the weekly and monthly payroll and administering the pension for c. 1,500 employees. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Manage and oversee the entire payroll function Ensure compliance with all payroll regulations Lead and develop the payroll team Handle escalated and complex payroll queries Implement improvements to payroll systems and processes Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy of payroll data Prepare payroll reports for management Liaise with external auditors and manage payroll audits Profile To apply for this position, you must have: A proven track record of working in payroll Experience of managing or supervising others Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation High level of accuracy and attention to detail Good problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills Job Offer An annual salary between 35,000 and 40,000 Hybrid working - 2 days PW from home A supportive and inclusive company culture Studying support for CIPP or AAT if you would like to study further Flexible start and finish hours A 37.5 hour working week 33 days holiday including bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Free on site parking
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
This would be a great opportunity for a payroll professional who has experience of managing or supervising others. Our client is offering 35-40k, a flexible working environment, 2 days per week home working, study support for CIPP or AAT if desired and other benefits. Client Details My client is a well established and successful business based near Newark. The finance team has a real family feel, and is extremely friendly, welcoming and supportive. Description You will be responsible for managing a team of 4 Payroll Officers who are responsible for producing the weekly and monthly payroll and administering the pension for c. 1,500 employees. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Manage and oversee the entire payroll function Ensure compliance with all payroll regulations Lead and develop the payroll team Handle escalated and complex payroll queries Implement improvements to payroll systems and processes Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy of payroll data Prepare payroll reports for management Liaise with external auditors and manage payroll audits Profile To apply for this position, you must have: A proven track record of working in payroll Experience of managing or supervising others Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation High level of accuracy and attention to detail Good problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills Job Offer An annual salary between 35,000 and 40,000 Hybrid working - 2 days PW from home A supportive and inclusive company culture Studying support for CIPP or AAT if you would like to study further Flexible start and finish hours A 37.5 hour working week 33 days holiday including bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Free on site parking
Lead Nature Recovery Officer Are you passionate about nature recovery in the local area? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as Lead Nature Recovery Officer. You will lead on biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects providing high quality and robust ecological advice to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district and on Council owned land, and thereby delivering on the Council s climate change and nature priorities. 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 interested in taking the next stage in your career in environmental conservation? Or are you already a Nature Recovery Officer, who is experienced in providing sound environmental guidance? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the Council s ambition for a sustainable future From high BNG requirements in the Salt Cross Garden Village to funding local nature recovery demonstrators, improving community access at Deer Park South and modifying Ubico s maintenance regimes to encourage rewilding, our focus is to enable communities in West Oxfordshire to thrive, creating sustainable places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to blossom too and are serious about tackling the climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We want to successfully deliver our Council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are seeking a highly competent Nature Recovery Lead to play a pivotal role in providing sound ecological advice. You will be a nature-conservation specialist in the Council s climate team, spearheading biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects in the Council s new Nature Recovery Plan, as well as some climate related workstreams. You will work with a variety of different stakeholders to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement=through an innovative and practical solutions-based approach. You will also represent the Council in external collaborations and consultations, secure external funding for projects, report on the biodiversity budget to Central Government, and improve environmental policies to ensure positive sustainable outcomes. Ultimately, we are looking for a proficient Nature Recovery Lead, but we would also welcome applications from candidates looking to step up in their career. We want to support you, harness your potential and for you to flourish in your role long term. You will need • A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to a degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology or Conservation or relevant experience of five years • Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders • Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments • Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation • Deliver commitments and take ownership of own caseload, reshaping of plans to deliver required outcomes 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 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 • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • 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 • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! 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 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. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Lead Nature Recovery Officer Are you passionate about nature recovery in the local area? An exceptional opportunity to join West Oxfordshire District Council as Lead Nature Recovery Officer. You will lead on biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects providing high quality and robust ecological advice to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement across the district and on Council owned land, and thereby delivering on the Council s climate change and nature priorities. 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 interested in taking the next stage in your career in environmental conservation? Or are you already a Nature Recovery Officer, who is experienced in providing sound environmental guidance? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our environmental service is fundamental to the success of the Council s ambition for a sustainable future From high BNG requirements in the Salt Cross Garden Village to funding local nature recovery demonstrators, improving community access at Deer Park South and modifying Ubico s maintenance regimes to encourage rewilding, our focus is to enable communities in West Oxfordshire to thrive, creating sustainable places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy. We want our future generations to blossom too and are serious about tackling the climate and environmental emergencies. Now is a fantastic time to be joining us. We want to successfully deliver our Council priorities and shape our environment for the benefit of the local area and beyond. We are seeking a highly competent Nature Recovery Lead to play a pivotal role in providing sound ecological advice. You will be a nature-conservation specialist in the Council s climate team, spearheading biodiversity-focused land management and enhancement projects in the Council s new Nature Recovery Plan, as well as some climate related workstreams. You will work with a variety of different stakeholders to facilitate nature recovery and enhancement=through an innovative and practical solutions-based approach. You will also represent the Council in external collaborations and consultations, secure external funding for projects, report on the biodiversity budget to Central Government, and improve environmental policies to ensure positive sustainable outcomes. Ultimately, we are looking for a proficient Nature Recovery Lead, but we would also welcome applications from candidates looking to step up in their career. We want to support you, harness your potential and for you to flourish in your role long term. You will need • A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to a degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology or Conservation or relevant experience of five years • Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders • Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments • Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation • Deliver commitments and take ownership of own caseload, reshaping of plans to deliver required outcomes 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 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 • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • 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 • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! 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 Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. 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Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Kingston Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of 18.95 which is negotiable dependent upon experience. We are looking for a Brokerage Officer this role will be: KT1 1EU The right candidate will: Technical brokerage specialist, aligned to a designated portfolio of services (LD, MH & Day Care Services, PD & PD). Act as the primary interface between providers and the Council for sourcing services based on the aspirations and needs of the service user. Ensure packages of care and support are set up that can meet the aspirations and needs for the Service User, through call-off processes from established framework agreements, commissioned services, spot purchasing, and direct negotiation (as appropriate). Provide advice, guidance, and sourcing services for self-funders as a paid service. Lead negotiations with providers in accordance with guidance given by the Partnership, Strategy and Transformation team, Commercial team and Brokerage Lead and agree any variations to fees and payment arrangements. Ensure placement and package costs are within agreed rates, alongside securing value for money and a high standard service for service users and the Council. Work with ASC Operational teams, and relevant professionals, to prioritise and monitor cases that have been approved and broker services in a timely and effective fashion, accurately reflecting the requirements of the Care Plan. Ensure all relevant processionals are kept informed of progress for sourcing services. We require the following: Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council. Actively engage in positive cross organisational communications and team working. Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task. Knowledge of client groups and care markets. Negotiation and influencing skills. Experience of the Care Act 2014. Building effective relationships with relevant professionals and key stakeholders. Understanding and awareness of key legislation for Public Sector social care, including health, housing and social care. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon,
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Kingston Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of 18.95 which is negotiable dependent upon experience. We are looking for a Brokerage Officer this role will be: KT1 1EU The right candidate will: Technical brokerage specialist, aligned to a designated portfolio of services (LD, MH & Day Care Services, PD & PD). Act as the primary interface between providers and the Council for sourcing services based on the aspirations and needs of the service user. Ensure packages of care and support are set up that can meet the aspirations and needs for the Service User, through call-off processes from established framework agreements, commissioned services, spot purchasing, and direct negotiation (as appropriate). Provide advice, guidance, and sourcing services for self-funders as a paid service. Lead negotiations with providers in accordance with guidance given by the Partnership, Strategy and Transformation team, Commercial team and Brokerage Lead and agree any variations to fees and payment arrangements. Ensure placement and package costs are within agreed rates, alongside securing value for money and a high standard service for service users and the Council. Work with ASC Operational teams, and relevant professionals, to prioritise and monitor cases that have been approved and broker services in a timely and effective fashion, accurately reflecting the requirements of the Care Plan. Ensure all relevant processionals are kept informed of progress for sourcing services. We require the following: Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council. Actively engage in positive cross organisational communications and team working. Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task. Knowledge of client groups and care markets. Negotiation and influencing skills. Experience of the Care Act 2014. Building effective relationships with relevant professionals and key stakeholders. Understanding and awareness of key legislation for Public Sector social care, including health, housing and social care. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon,
Main purpose of the role The role of the Manager - Tech Innovation for Impact, EME, is to build CIFF's AI capabilities and implement them to ensure that CIFF has the opportunity to use technology innovations in its investments, making them more effective, equitable and efficient. The Manager will be a member of the EME team and will work closely with the Girl Capital, Africa, India and Climate sector teams. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Manage technology innovation analysis and research on specific projects and sector trends, as required, to support the team and related EME trends determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans. Support the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), EME Directors and the EME team in the exploration of high- and low- tech innovations across sectors, providing input to Tech for Impact strategies. Establish, maintain and socialise within CIFF a compendium of domain technological innovations tailored to our sectors and geographies. Preparing Senior Leaders for AI and tech innovation engagements. Work with members of the Finance team to coordinate and contribute to the EME team's budget forecasting and disbursement for programming, aligned with organisational strategic and accountability priorities. Artificial intelligence Under direction from EME Director, Technology & Data Analytics, explore AI opportunities for social good in alignment with CIFF's sector priorities. Support the EME Director on horizon scanning (including learning from tech partners) to identify AI solutions that could potentially support our grantees. Establish an AI innovation pipeline in support of CIFF's investment priorities. Develop and maintain a framework for the assessment of AI initiatives for social good, to measure impact, learn from outcomes, and make adjustments. Act as an internal focal point for sectors on AI matters related to investments. Assist the EME Director in defining a nuanced approach for adopting AI in CIFF's investments, balancing technology's potential benefits with ethical considerations and societal impact. Sustainable AI for social good Support the EME Director in identifying on an ongoing basis the social issues within CIFF's mandate that can be most effectively addressed with AI. Explore opportunities for partnership with other philanthropies and with the industry for developing AI solutions that are specifically tailored to address these challenges. Identify opportunities for partnerships with other philanthropies and with the industry for designing AI systems to minimize biases, particularly those that could adversely affect marginalized groups. Engage with governments, NGOs, academia, and local communities to explore and promote the localisation of AI solutions. Explore the environmental footprint of AI systems, creating awareness and promoting climate neutral solutions. Capacity Building and Education Based on industry insight, establish and regularly update a map of skills and training paths that should be considered by CIFF staff and grantees in order to be effective in an AI context. Policy and advocacy Advocate for and contribute to the development of policies and regulations that encourage the ethical use of AI for social good, while preventing misuse or harmful impact. Identify opportunities for partnerships with other philanthropies and industry to support such policies. Represent CIFF EME and manage relationships with implementation and evaluation partners (organisations and consultants), especially in Asia, in a supportive and pragmatic way; Proactively maintain external networks with subject matter experts in the AI for good communities. Masters level degree required (e.g. Computer Science /Engineering /Social / Political Science, Statistics, International Development, etc) Experience with applied tech innovation, from ideation to proposal, prototype to pilot, and from production to best practices Up-to-date knowledge of AI/ML technologies, their trends and applications Deep knowledge of key AI policy issues and the surrounding debate Diverse technology experience including AI model development, software engineering, data modelling and data exploration tools Knowledge and understanding (technical and policy) of responsible AI development processes Ability to explain technical designs, issues, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders Understanding of working within government systems and/or experience influencing the policies of government agencies, private sector organizations or donor organisations Effectively champions and promotes causes - credible and professional, they always present the Foundation's programmes in a compelling way to engage the audience Skilled in relationship building and strengthening; able to influence others and work collaboratively, uniting groups with a shared purpose English is CIFF's business language - we expect all of our people to display outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all aspects of their role Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) A proven self-starter, who works with pace and resilience The starting salary for this role is GBP 63,790 CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees works some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following. All these will be prorated to the fixed term. Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 5 April 2024 . If your application is shortlisted and advances to a screening call, we will provide the comprehensive job description directly to you. Thank you for your time and effort in applying to CIFF
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Main purpose of the role The role of the Manager - Tech Innovation for Impact, EME, is to build CIFF's AI capabilities and implement them to ensure that CIFF has the opportunity to use technology innovations in its investments, making them more effective, equitable and efficient. The Manager will be a member of the EME team and will work closely with the Girl Capital, Africa, India and Climate sector teams. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Manage technology innovation analysis and research on specific projects and sector trends, as required, to support the team and related EME trends determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans. Support the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), EME Directors and the EME team in the exploration of high- and low- tech innovations across sectors, providing input to Tech for Impact strategies. Establish, maintain and socialise within CIFF a compendium of domain technological innovations tailored to our sectors and geographies. Preparing Senior Leaders for AI and tech innovation engagements. Work with members of the Finance team to coordinate and contribute to the EME team's budget forecasting and disbursement for programming, aligned with organisational strategic and accountability priorities. Artificial intelligence Under direction from EME Director, Technology & Data Analytics, explore AI opportunities for social good in alignment with CIFF's sector priorities. Support the EME Director on horizon scanning (including learning from tech partners) to identify AI solutions that could potentially support our grantees. Establish an AI innovation pipeline in support of CIFF's investment priorities. Develop and maintain a framework for the assessment of AI initiatives for social good, to measure impact, learn from outcomes, and make adjustments. Act as an internal focal point for sectors on AI matters related to investments. Assist the EME Director in defining a nuanced approach for adopting AI in CIFF's investments, balancing technology's potential benefits with ethical considerations and societal impact. Sustainable AI for social good Support the EME Director in identifying on an ongoing basis the social issues within CIFF's mandate that can be most effectively addressed with AI. Explore opportunities for partnership with other philanthropies and with the industry for developing AI solutions that are specifically tailored to address these challenges. Identify opportunities for partnerships with other philanthropies and with the industry for designing AI systems to minimize biases, particularly those that could adversely affect marginalized groups. Engage with governments, NGOs, academia, and local communities to explore and promote the localisation of AI solutions. Explore the environmental footprint of AI systems, creating awareness and promoting climate neutral solutions. Capacity Building and Education Based on industry insight, establish and regularly update a map of skills and training paths that should be considered by CIFF staff and grantees in order to be effective in an AI context. Policy and advocacy Advocate for and contribute to the development of policies and regulations that encourage the ethical use of AI for social good, while preventing misuse or harmful impact. Identify opportunities for partnerships with other philanthropies and industry to support such policies. Represent CIFF EME and manage relationships with implementation and evaluation partners (organisations and consultants), especially in Asia, in a supportive and pragmatic way; Proactively maintain external networks with subject matter experts in the AI for good communities. Masters level degree required (e.g. Computer Science /Engineering /Social / Political Science, Statistics, International Development, etc) Experience with applied tech innovation, from ideation to proposal, prototype to pilot, and from production to best practices Up-to-date knowledge of AI/ML technologies, their trends and applications Deep knowledge of key AI policy issues and the surrounding debate Diverse technology experience including AI model development, software engineering, data modelling and data exploration tools Knowledge and understanding (technical and policy) of responsible AI development processes Ability to explain technical designs, issues, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders Understanding of working within government systems and/or experience influencing the policies of government agencies, private sector organizations or donor organisations Effectively champions and promotes causes - credible and professional, they always present the Foundation's programmes in a compelling way to engage the audience Skilled in relationship building and strengthening; able to influence others and work collaboratively, uniting groups with a shared purpose English is CIFF's business language - we expect all of our people to display outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all aspects of their role Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) A proven self-starter, who works with pace and resilience The starting salary for this role is GBP 63,790 CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees works some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following. All these will be prorated to the fixed term. Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 5 April 2024 . If your application is shortlisted and advances to a screening call, we will provide the comprehensive job description directly to you. Thank you for your time and effort in applying to CIFF
Financial Controller Location : Cambridge, UK Salary : £64,000 - £68,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience Basis : 18 month fixed-term contract; full-time, part-time or flexible Eligibility : You must be eligible to work in the UK The role We are looking to recruit a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and its charitable subsidiaries in Ireland, India, and the USA. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has an annual expenditure of £15m and employs 160 people in the UK, Ireland, India and the USA. We are anticipating further growth in the coming years. Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage all aspects of the finances of the charity and its subsidiaries. The role will include financial planning, budgeting and analysis, management accounting, and statutory accounting, including the annual audit, tax compliance, payroll, and oversight of financial policies, processes, and systems across our group entities. You will lead a highly-skilled team of finance professionals, including a Finance Business Partner, two Senior Accounts Assistants, and a Finance Apprentice. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading a Not-for-Profit finance function, excellent knowledge of UK charity accounting requirements. You will have strong analytical ability and attention to detail. You will be accustomed to working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and will be used to presenting and communicating financial information to non-finance people. We welcome candidates who have had, and experience of managing non-UK subsidiaries. We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be working with an exceptional team. Responsibilities Work with the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operations, and members of the Leadership team to develop the annual budget and mid-year reforecast Manage the monthly accounting cycle for group entities, including month-end procedures Monitor and develop the financial performance reporting of group entities, including the production of monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, and any other reports required by the Board and Leadership team Work closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships team to oversee income, including financial reporting and compliance on contract and grant income Develop, manage, and review financial policies, systems, and controls across group entities, and train and support colleagues to uphold financial policies and processes Prepare and/or review all year-end information for the auditors and liaise with them to ensure that the audit runs efficiently across group entities Prepare the statutory accounts in the UK and Ireland, and ensure that all accounting-related filings are made in the USA and India on a timely basis Ensure that all financial practices are conducted in compliance with Charities SORP (FRS 102) and other relevant regulations Ensure effective tax management and compliance, including VAT and Gift Aid Build, lead, and manage a highly skilled team, providing clear direction and support to enable them to do the best work of their careers Experience and personal attributes We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. A current accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent Experience of working with charity accounting practices including SORP, and complying with the specific tax regime regarding UK charities Experience in creating management accounts, P&L reports, and balance sheet reconciliations Experience working in a multi-currency environment with international subsidiaries Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and good attention to detail Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to produce well-written commentaries and coherent supporting documentation when required Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero, and other financial software, e.g. ApprovalMax, Fathom Proficiency in MS Excel, including using formulae and pivot tables Experience in leading a remote team, coaching and developing people, and managing performance through giving and receiving feedback About us The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. Established in 2008 and first known for our product - the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer - the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including: 25 days' annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions Private healthcare Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy Investment in professional development and learning Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments Generous family leave policy Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Financial Controller Location : Cambridge, UK Salary : £64,000 - £68,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience Basis : 18 month fixed-term contract; full-time, part-time or flexible Eligibility : You must be eligible to work in the UK The role We are looking to recruit a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and its charitable subsidiaries in Ireland, India, and the USA. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has an annual expenditure of £15m and employs 160 people in the UK, Ireland, India and the USA. We are anticipating further growth in the coming years. Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage all aspects of the finances of the charity and its subsidiaries. The role will include financial planning, budgeting and analysis, management accounting, and statutory accounting, including the annual audit, tax compliance, payroll, and oversight of financial policies, processes, and systems across our group entities. You will lead a highly-skilled team of finance professionals, including a Finance Business Partner, two Senior Accounts Assistants, and a Finance Apprentice. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading a Not-for-Profit finance function, excellent knowledge of UK charity accounting requirements. You will have strong analytical ability and attention to detail. You will be accustomed to working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and will be used to presenting and communicating financial information to non-finance people. We welcome candidates who have had, and experience of managing non-UK subsidiaries. We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be working with an exceptional team. Responsibilities Work with the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operations, and members of the Leadership team to develop the annual budget and mid-year reforecast Manage the monthly accounting cycle for group entities, including month-end procedures Monitor and develop the financial performance reporting of group entities, including the production of monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, and any other reports required by the Board and Leadership team Work closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships team to oversee income, including financial reporting and compliance on contract and grant income Develop, manage, and review financial policies, systems, and controls across group entities, and train and support colleagues to uphold financial policies and processes Prepare and/or review all year-end information for the auditors and liaise with them to ensure that the audit runs efficiently across group entities Prepare the statutory accounts in the UK and Ireland, and ensure that all accounting-related filings are made in the USA and India on a timely basis Ensure that all financial practices are conducted in compliance with Charities SORP (FRS 102) and other relevant regulations Ensure effective tax management and compliance, including VAT and Gift Aid Build, lead, and manage a highly skilled team, providing clear direction and support to enable them to do the best work of their careers Experience and personal attributes We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. A current accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent Experience of working with charity accounting practices including SORP, and complying with the specific tax regime regarding UK charities Experience in creating management accounts, P&L reports, and balance sheet reconciliations Experience working in a multi-currency environment with international subsidiaries Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and good attention to detail Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to produce well-written commentaries and coherent supporting documentation when required Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero, and other financial software, e.g. ApprovalMax, Fathom Proficiency in MS Excel, including using formulae and pivot tables Experience in leading a remote team, coaching and developing people, and managing performance through giving and receiving feedback About us The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. Established in 2008 and first known for our product - the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer - the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including: 25 days' annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions Private healthcare Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy Investment in professional development and learning Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments Generous family leave policy Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan