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People Advisor Location: Hampton (with occasional travel to Guildford) Salary: £29,820 + benefits Contract: Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours) MLC Partners are currently working with a well-respected charity that is looking to appoint a People Advisor to join their People & Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being involved across the full employee lifecycle and wants to work in an organisation where people and purpose are at the centre of everything they do. The Role As People Advisor, you will support the delivery of a high-quality HR service across the organisation. Acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees, you ll provide guidance and support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR systems. Key responsibilities include: Supporting recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and induction processes Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees Assisting with employee relations matters and providing policy guidance Supporting HR compliance and best practice across the organisation Maintaining and developing HR systems Working closely with the People & Culture team to support organisational initiatives About You: Previous experience in an HR / People Advisor or HR Officer role Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle Confident supporting managers with HR queries and policy guidance Organised with strong attention to detail and systems skills A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting people This organisation offers a supportive culture and the chance to work within a values-led environment where your work contributes to meaningful outcomes. If you re looking for a role where you can develop your HR career while making a real impact, please apply now or reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners to confidentially discuss the position in more detail. Applications are under constant review, so apply now as the job may be filled prior to the advert being closed. For further conversations, reach out to Annabelle and MLC Partners.

Interim Management Accountant - Children's Services London Borough Council £450 per day (Inside IR35) 6-Month Contract We are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support a Local authority in London, with a focus on Children's Services . This is a key role within the finance team, providing financial support, analysis and effective business partnering during a critical period in the financial year. Key responsibilities: Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and reporting for Children's Services Provide clear and accurate financial analysis to support decision-making Deliver robust cost management and savings tracking Support the preparation of budgets and medium-term financial planning Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Role requirements: Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or demonstrably qualified by experience Strong background in management accounting within a local authority setting Proven experience supporting Children's Services or similar demand-led services Excellent technical accounting knowledge and analytical capability Track record of effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Operational Turnaround Director - Mental health Band 9 / VSM Operational Leader - Acute Mental Health 9-12 Month Contract Competitive Day Rate or Fixed Term Location: South East We are supporting an NHS organisation to appoint an experienced Operational Leader for a high-impact 9-12 month contract within Acute Mental Health services. This is a senior divisional leadership role requiring a credible, visible, and hands-on leader with proven turnaround experience and the ability to stabilise, improve flow, and strengthen culture across complex acute services. The Role You will provide leadership across Acute Inpatient and Bed Management services with the focus is on driving operational performance, improving patient flow, embedding sustainable improvements, and strengthening leadership capability across the division. Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day operational delivery across the acute inpatient and bed management division Driving flow, effectiveness, and patient experience outcome measures Embedding improvements introduced through a Service User Flow programme Standardising ward working practices across the division Ensuring full and effective MDT working on all wards Reviewing, strengthening, and developing leadership capability Creating and sustaining a positive, high-performing working culture across teams The Candidate We are seeking an experienced senior operational leader who can demonstrate: Previous experience operating at Band 9 / VSM level Strong turnaround and service improvement experience Significant Acute Mental Health leadership experience Acute bed management experience (highly desirable) Experience working within a triumvirate leadership model The ability to lead through complexity and deliver measurable operational improvement You will be politically astute, resilient, and confident in holding accountability while supporting teams through change. Why Apply? This is a high-profile, high-impact leadership assignment where you will play a key role in stabilising and improving critical acute services. It offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful change at scale within a supportive executive environment. For a confidential discussion or further information, please apply or contact us directly.

MLC Partners are proud to be supporting a large and highly regarded NHS Trust in the appointment of a Deputy Head of Finance on a 6-month fixed-term contract . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a complex and fast-paced healthcare environment, providing high-quality financial leadership, business partnering, and strategic support to senior operational and clinical leaders. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Head of Finance and wider senior team, delivering insightful financial analysis, leading budget setting and forecasting processes, and helping drive sound financial decision-making across a substantial service area. Key responsibilities: Support the delivery of strategic financial planning and business partnering across designated divisions/directorates Provide expert financial advice to senior managers and budget holders Lead on budget setting, forecasting, variance analysis, and in-year financial performance reporting Support the development of business cases, investment appraisals, and cost improvement plans Represent finance at senior management and operational meetings Ensure financial systems, controls, and processes are robust, effective, and aligned to organisational objectives Contribute to statutory reporting, annual accounts processes, and wider financial governance requirements Support, develop, and mentor finance staff within the team Deliver financial training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders where required Candidate profile: CCAB qualified, or actively studying towards qualification with significant relevant experience Strong financial management background in a large and complex organisation Excellent analytical and modelling skills, including advanced Excel capability Proven ability to influence, challenge, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders Experience of budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning Strong leadership skills with experience of managing or developing staff Desirable: Previous NHS or wider public sector experience Understanding of NHS finance and reporting frameworks Experience working with complex budget setting or financial planning systems This role would suit a proactive and credible finance leader who is comfortable working in a highly visible business partnering role and able to communicate complex financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

Job Advertisement: ER Manager/Sickness Absence Manager (3-4 months) Location: London - NHS Trust Contract Length: 3-4 months Day Rate: £260 plus £10 per day bonus (Inside IR35) We are working exclusively with an NHS Trust in London who are looking to bring in a sickness absence taskforce! You will join as part of a specially formed team to help tackle long term sickness absence. This is a key role focused on supporting the organisation in reducing sickness absence levels and improving overall staff wellbeing and attendance. This role will be heavily output focussed, with the expectation that there will be a significant improvement at the end of the project. Key Responsibilities: Help drive through your allocated caseload, moving cases along and bringing them to completion Provide expert advice and support to managers on complex sickness absence cases, including long-term absence and frequent short-term absence. Working with your allocated department and line managers Work closely with Occupational Health, HR Business Partners, and line managers to develop and implement effective case management strategies. Monitor sickness absence trends and produce regular reports and insights for senior management. Support the implementation of attendance management policies and procedures across the Trust. Requirements: Proven experience managing sickness absence in a complex organisation Strong understanding of employment legislation and sickness and absence policies Confident in liaising with multiple stakeholders and managing sensitive cases with discretion and professionalism. Excellent analytical and reporting skills. This is a unique opportunity to help drive change within an organisation. Additional Details: Based in London with some flexibility (onsite will be required, likely a minimum of 3 days per week). £250-£260 per day (Inside IR35), plus £10 per day retention bonus Immediate start preferred. We will be looking for people who are able to start within 1-2 weeks notice, have a proven track record within sickness absence and employee relations. You must be confident supporting managers through a sickness absence process. Please submit your CV and availability as soon as possible.