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We are seeking an experienced Project Financial Coordinator to oversee the financial management and reporting of architectural projects delivered under NEC4 contracts. The role will focus on ensuring financial compliance, cost control, and profitability while providing strategic insights to support project managers and senior leadership. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining financial data and workflows using CMap and associated project management tools while working collaboratively with the project teams. Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022. Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment. It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy. Our benefits package includes Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Company day out Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role Key Responsibilities Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting across multiple architectural projects. Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements, including payment applications, early warnings, change control, and cost forecasting. Prepare, review, and approve project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Monitor actual vs. forecast expenditure, investigating variances and implementing corrective actions. Manage and oversee project invoicing, payment certification, and debtor control. Contract & Compliance Interpret and apply NEC4 contractual clauses to financial processes. Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and reporting deadlines. Support project managers with contract administration, compensation events, and risk management from a financial perspective. Provide advice on commercial and contractual matters, mitigating financial risks. Systems & Reporting Lead financial processes, ensuring accurate project set-up, budgeting, resourcing, and reporting. Maintain robust financial records and reporting. Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, project directors, and stakeholders. Improve automation, efficiency, and data accuracy in reporting processes. Work closely with the project teams (internal and external) to manage financial aspects of the project. Provide training and guidance on financial best practices and NEC4 compliance. Contribute to the development of financial controls, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in financial management within the architecture, engineering, or construction sector. Strong knowledge and practical experience with NEC4 contracts (preferably ECC and PSC forms). Proficiency in CMap or similar project management/ERP tools. Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, and forecasting. Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders. High attention to detail and organizational skills. Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Experience working with architectural or design-led consultancy businesses. Familiarity with RIBA work stages and architectural project workflows. Knowledge of other project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent). Key Attributes Commercially astute with the ability to balance financial control and project delivery. Proactive and solutions-focused with a collaborative approach. Adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Confident in driving improvements in financial and contractual processes. How to apply Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job codeP0057 . Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date. This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell. Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply. When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage. We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search. As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.

As Head of Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of Gas Street Church across locations and ministries; ensuring efficiency, compliance and a high standard of execution & excellence. As an experienced and passionate leader, you will navigate the intricacies of church life with the right balance of high capacity & execution, exceptional communication, and influencing and diplomacy. You will be responsible for leading the operations department, ensuring it functions effectively to serve the vision and mission of the wider church. You will be the primary contact for staff team internally for operational issues, and bring leadership to key areas such as scheduling, Sunday's and project management. You will troubleshoot and work closely under the Executive Lead to ensure that the organisational structure is effective and maximising output. Key areas of responsibility Daily operations: being the primary point of contact for staff team on troubleshooting, information and negotiating solutions between ministries; escalating where strategic or structural decisions are required by Exec Department: lead the Operations Department, including some direct line management and chairing the weekly operational meeting and monthly department meeting Locations: oversee the Operations Leads across locations to ensure a consistent vision & approach, and shared learning Meetings: chair, minute & contribute to key meetings throughout the organisation Project Management: responsibility for the management of various projects under the direction of the Executive Lead, whether coordination of major events in the life of the church, implementation of new systems or working closely with volunteers and professionals on gatherings or events Sundays: ensure the Exec's vision for Sunday gatherings across locations is outworked; chairing weekly Sunday meeting, coordinating logistics, preaching rota, leading the volunteer Sunday Coordinator team and compiling the run sheet Calendar: mapping out events from across ministries each academic year to ensure resources are utilised sustainably and effectively and so departments can plan ahead Events: line manage the Operations & Communications Coordinator to ensure all church events are smoothly executed and well-planned; including some management of events & conferences where required Facilities: oversee the Facilities and Health & Safety Manager to ensure the smooth running of Gas Street facilities and contracts across all locations to ensure their effective use and both ministry and income Financial Operations: work alongside the Finance Manager to ensure budget and management account processes are followed, expenditure is managed & monitored, and keeping budget holders accountable to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis is available to inform decision making Resourcing: ensure resources (buildings, staff time, volunteers, equipment) are strategically allocated effectively to meet priorities Fundraising: support grant applications & project bids where required Culture: contribute to maintaining a strong & healthy staff culture in line with Gas Street Church values Production: oversee the Production & Sound Consultants to ensure that the production needs of the organisation are met Internal communications: working closely with the Senior Pastors and Head of Communications to ensure up to date information is communicated in a streamlined manner Systems: implement internal communication systems (such as and slack) to streamline internal communications and maximise efficiency within the staff team Compliance: ensure risk management & effective compliance for the organisation GDPR: Implement a data protection strategy, ensuring all staff are compliant with GDPR, and other applicable data protection laws, and that the organisation holds up-to-date, Data Protection and Privacy Policies Administration: Responsibility to manage the effective and efficient operation of the church offices and other administrative resources, to ensure the environment is conducive for staff to carry out their job effectively. Reporting: regular reporting and statistics tracking to monitor growth across locations Additional ad-hoc projects & support as agreed with the line manager & Exec Team. Person Specification Strong leadership and management skills High capacity to manage and lead growing areas of ministry Highly motivated and able to take initiative Effective negotiating and influencing skills Highly competent in computer/IT skills Experienced in systems & software such as GSuite, ChurchSuite or , or ability to adapt to new technologies Good financial & commercial understanding and experience Maintaining confidentiality on highly sensitive matters Proactive and self-motivated An ability to juggle a broad range of responsibilities Ability to relate to a wide range of different people in different roles including clergy, staff, volunteers and community partners Initiative to seek solutions and implement new ways of working Excellent time management skills with proven ability to prioritise workload Excellent organisational and administrative skills Ability to work well under pressure, cope with frequent change and meet deadlines Demonstrates a strong understanding of cultural awareness Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian Working requirements Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) + statutory bank holidays + up to three additional days at Christmas for office closure + three retreat days across the year Attend Gas Street Church Attend weekly staff meeting Evening and weekend flexibility as required Closing date for applications Closing date for applications is 11th January 2026

As Head of Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of Gas Street Church across locations and ministries; ensuring efficiency, compliance and a high standard of execution & excellence. As an experienced and passionate leader, you will navigate the intricacies of church life with the right balance of high capacity & execution, exceptional communication, and influencing and diplomacy. You will be responsible for leading the operations department, ensuring it functions effectively to serve the vision and mission of the wider church. You will be the primary contact for staff team internally for operational issues, and bring leadership to key areas such as scheduling, Sunday's and project management. You will troubleshoot and work closely under the Executive Lead to ensure that the organisational structure is effective and maximising output. Key areas of responsibility Daily operations: being the primary point of contact for staff team on troubleshooting, information and negotiating solutions between ministries; escalating where strategic or structural decisions are required by Exec Department: lead the Operations Department, including some direct line management and chairing the weekly operational meeting and monthly department meeting Locations: oversee the Operations Leads across locations to ensure a consistent vision & approach, and shared learning Meetings: chair, minute & contribute to key meetings throughout the organisation Project Management: responsibility for the management of various projects under the direction of the Executive Lead, whether coordination of major events in the life of the church, implementation of new systems or working closely with volunteers and professionals on gatherings or events Sundays: ensure the Exec's vision for Sunday gatherings across locations is outworked; chairing weekly Sunday meeting, coordinating logistics, preaching rota, leading the volunteer Sunday Coordinator team and compiling the run sheet Calendar: mapping out events from across ministries each academic year to ensure resources are utilised sustainably and effectively and so departments can plan ahead Events: line manage the Operations & Communications Coordinator to ensure all church events are smoothly executed and well-planned; including some management of events & conferences where required Facilities: oversee the Facilities and Health & Safety Manager to ensure the smooth running of Gas Street facilities and contracts across all locations to ensure their effective use and both ministry and income Financial Operations: work alongside the Finance Manager to ensure budget and management account processes are followed, expenditure is managed & monitored, and keeping budget holders accountable to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis is available to inform decision making Resourcing: ensure resources (buildings, staff time, volunteers, equipment) are strategically allocated effectively to meet priorities Fundraising: support grant applications & project bids where required Culture: contribute to maintaining a strong & healthy staff culture in line with Gas Street Church values Production: oversee the Production & Sound Consultants to ensure that the production needs of the organisation are met Internal communications: working closely with the Senior Pastors and Head of Communications to ensure up to date information is communicated in a streamlined manner Systems: implement internal communication systems (such as and slack) to streamline internal communications and maximise efficiency within the staff team Compliance: ensure risk management & effective compliance for the organisation GDPR: Implement a data protection strategy, ensuring all staff are compliant with GDPR, and other applicable data protection laws, and that the organisation holds up-to-date, Data Protection and Privacy Policies Administration: Responsibility to manage the effective and efficient operation of the church offices and other administrative resources, to ensure the environment is conducive for staff to carry out their job effectively. Reporting: regular reporting and statistics tracking to monitor growth across locations Additional ad-hoc projects & support as agreed with the line manager & Exec Team. Person Specification Strong leadership and management skills High capacity to manage and lead growing areas of ministry Highly motivated and able to take initiative Effective negotiating and influencing skills Highly competent in computer/IT skills Experienced in systems & software such as GSuite, ChurchSuite or , or ability to adapt to new technologies Good financial & commercial understanding and experience Maintaining confidentiality on highly sensitive matters Proactive and self-motivated An ability to juggle a broad range of responsibilities Ability to relate to a wide range of different people in different roles including clergy, staff, volunteers and community partners Initiative to seek solutions and implement new ways of working Excellent time management skills with proven ability to prioritise workload Excellent organisational and administrative skills Ability to work well under pressure, cope with frequent change and meet deadlines Demonstrates a strong understanding of cultural awareness Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian Working requirements Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) + statutory bank holidays + up to three additional days at Christmas for office closure + three retreat days across the year Attend Gas Street Church Attend weekly staff meeting Evening and weekend flexibility as required Closing date for applications Closing date for applications is 11th January 2026

Agency : Havas Lynx Job Description : At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.Committed to driving meaningful change-a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record-we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.We're a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the through our YouTube playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.Everything this company achieves-every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins-is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of the Role As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you'll play a key role within our established Talent Acquisition team. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, you'll focus on administrative excellence and process management, ensuring smooth operations and overseeing freelance resourcing. You'll handle scheduling, documentation, compliance checks, paperwork for new starters, and stakeholder communication to keep everything running seamlessly. What You Can Expect to Be Doing Managing the approval process for internal freelance requests. Sourcing freelance talent on time and within budget using platforms like LinkedIn. Handling end-to-end recruitment for junior roles. Building strong relationships with Operations, HR, and IT teams to ensure smooth onboarding. Acting as the first point of contact for freelance-related queries. Drafting contracts, managing trackers, and ensuring compliance with IR35 and insurance requirements. Maintaining accurate documentation and quality control throughout all processes. Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members. Liaise with external suppliers to manage and coordinate relationships, ensuring seamless operations. Manage and maintain our pool of freelance talent. This Role Could Be a Great Fit for You If You have previous experience in an administrative or recruitment role. You're highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. You're confident using Microsoft Office and familiar with LinkedIn sourcing techniques. You have excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable attitude. You enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others. You're proactive about learning and personal development. What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into and our internal programmes. It's a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days) Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service Option to buy, carry or sell holidays Early Friday finish throughout the year Seasonal working hours Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme Extensive L&D support Sabbatical opportunities Season ticket interest free loans for travel Cycle to work scheme Life insurance (4x salary) Company pension scheme Fully compensated company events Volunteer days Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more +Medicash healthcare benefit 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance ProgrammeGet in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together. Contract Type : Permanent Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job. Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. Life at Havas We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. Havas Creative Network At Havas, we believe creativity isn't just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies' DNA. We bring together some of the industry's most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Havas Media Network We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience - in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. We deliver this expertise through the Mx System, our global operating methodology and strategic planning process, that creates value for our clients by turning consumer intelligence into clear growth targets, aligning stakeholders and KPIs, and measuring the impact of media experiences. Havas Health Driven by human purpose and focused on the betterment of humanity through health, Havas Health & You leverages a global collection of experts and individuals to help people everywhere live healthier lives. With a spirit rooted in innovation, creativity, and education, we are dedicated to delivering consistent excellence and groundbreaking work.