An introduction to our Funding Assurance team Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which on the 01/04/2025 became part of the Department for Education (DfE to provide 'post-16 delivery'. The DfE also devolves adult education funding, now called adult skills fund to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), including the Greater London Authority (GLA). This includes 16 to 19 study programmes, T Levels, T Levels transition programme, apprenticeships, adult education budget, adult skills fund, community learning (now called tailored learning), advanced learner loans, skills bootcamps, 16 to 19 bursary fund and free meals in further education. The Funding Assurance team examine and monitor the data reported to the ESFA, now DfE and the GLA and MCA clients to identify possible errors in the funding that has been claimed by education providers for post-16 delivery. The team therefore helps to ensure that government funding is being used as intended . As part of this team, you will therefore have an important role in helping to ensure that any improper claims for funding can be recovered by the DfE, GLA and MCAs. The role will principally involve working with the Funding Assurance Partner, Manager and other members of the close knit Funding Assurance team of specialist staff to help plan and deliver funding assurance reviews. The Funding Assurance team is typically supplemented by members of the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team during busy periods and you will therefore also feel part of this much bigger team of circa 100 staff too. Job Purpose You will be responsible for delivering proactive, high quality and value-added assurance over compliance with ESFA, now DfE, GLA and MCA rules to further education colleges, independent training providers and higher education institutions nationally. The role will principally involve working with the Manager to plan, co-ordinate and deliver funding assurance reviews. This will include planning and liaison with the education provider/client, preparation of working papers, briefing the team and leading fieldwork as well as quality assurance of work, providing feedback and reporting of the work. You will also have the opportunity to play a key role in development and delivery of training alongside business development activities ranging from proposals and events, to training the funding assurance team and colleagues within the Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team. The team has experienced strong growth in recent years and is well placed to build on this further with strong opportunities in the short to medium for further progression for successful candidates. You will also be expected to contribute to the wider success of the Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting service line and help in its continuous improvement. We work in a hybrid working model, so as an Assistant Manager you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office and client sites. This role could therefore be based in Nottingham, London, Manchester or Birmingham, with travelling subject to client and business need. You will report to the Manager, Director and Partner responsible for Public Services work within Risk Consulting. Role & Responsibilities Co-ordination and support of the overall work programme for DfE, MCA and GLA funding assurance Leading funding assurance reviews from planning through to preparation of draft and final reports in line with agreed timescales, including any possible financial impact and clawback of funding claimed. Planning and performance of fieldwork including liaison with the education provider/client, briefing the team, as well as lead feedback meetings with the education provider/client Considering the needs and skills of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities. Providing on-the-job training and supervision of junior team members during delivery of fieldwork. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with the education provider/client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly. Maintaining control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Providing constructive feedback for the completion of team member performance appraisals. Assistance on other special assignments (e.g. grant related assurance) as and when required. Ability to make confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to providers. Ensures that the services provided are genuinely appropriate for the education provider/client. Identify opportunities and prospects for new work. Support in development and delivery of training alongside review and improvements to methodologies. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs and ILR data Knowledge of DfE, GLA and MCA funding rules and regulatory requirements Ideally holds CCAB (i.e.) ACA, CA, ACCA, IIA, other relevant qualification or qualified by experience Good interpersonal and client handling skills Experience of managing, training and coaching junior staff. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies. High attention to detail Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of technical skills in all situations. Provides assistance, shares experience, provides meaningful feedback and proactively supports the development of others. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Begins to develop a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approachclick here . Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Aug 24, 2025
Full time
An introduction to our Funding Assurance team Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which on the 01/04/2025 became part of the Department for Education (DfE to provide 'post-16 delivery'. The DfE also devolves adult education funding, now called adult skills fund to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), including the Greater London Authority (GLA). This includes 16 to 19 study programmes, T Levels, T Levels transition programme, apprenticeships, adult education budget, adult skills fund, community learning (now called tailored learning), advanced learner loans, skills bootcamps, 16 to 19 bursary fund and free meals in further education. The Funding Assurance team examine and monitor the data reported to the ESFA, now DfE and the GLA and MCA clients to identify possible errors in the funding that has been claimed by education providers for post-16 delivery. The team therefore helps to ensure that government funding is being used as intended . As part of this team, you will therefore have an important role in helping to ensure that any improper claims for funding can be recovered by the DfE, GLA and MCAs. The role will principally involve working with the Funding Assurance Partner, Manager and other members of the close knit Funding Assurance team of specialist staff to help plan and deliver funding assurance reviews. The Funding Assurance team is typically supplemented by members of the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team during busy periods and you will therefore also feel part of this much bigger team of circa 100 staff too. Job Purpose You will be responsible for delivering proactive, high quality and value-added assurance over compliance with ESFA, now DfE, GLA and MCA rules to further education colleges, independent training providers and higher education institutions nationally. The role will principally involve working with the Manager to plan, co-ordinate and deliver funding assurance reviews. This will include planning and liaison with the education provider/client, preparation of working papers, briefing the team and leading fieldwork as well as quality assurance of work, providing feedback and reporting of the work. You will also have the opportunity to play a key role in development and delivery of training alongside business development activities ranging from proposals and events, to training the funding assurance team and colleagues within the Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team. The team has experienced strong growth in recent years and is well placed to build on this further with strong opportunities in the short to medium for further progression for successful candidates. You will also be expected to contribute to the wider success of the Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting service line and help in its continuous improvement. We work in a hybrid working model, so as an Assistant Manager you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office and client sites. This role could therefore be based in Nottingham, London, Manchester or Birmingham, with travelling subject to client and business need. You will report to the Manager, Director and Partner responsible for Public Services work within Risk Consulting. Role & Responsibilities Co-ordination and support of the overall work programme for DfE, MCA and GLA funding assurance Leading funding assurance reviews from planning through to preparation of draft and final reports in line with agreed timescales, including any possible financial impact and clawback of funding claimed. Planning and performance of fieldwork including liaison with the education provider/client, briefing the team, as well as lead feedback meetings with the education provider/client Considering the needs and skills of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities. Providing on-the-job training and supervision of junior team members during delivery of fieldwork. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with the education provider/client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly. Maintaining control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Providing constructive feedback for the completion of team member performance appraisals. Assistance on other special assignments (e.g. grant related assurance) as and when required. Ability to make confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to providers. Ensures that the services provided are genuinely appropriate for the education provider/client. Identify opportunities and prospects for new work. Support in development and delivery of training alongside review and improvements to methodologies. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs and ILR data Knowledge of DfE, GLA and MCA funding rules and regulatory requirements Ideally holds CCAB (i.e.) ACA, CA, ACCA, IIA, other relevant qualification or qualified by experience Good interpersonal and client handling skills Experience of managing, training and coaching junior staff. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge. Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies. High attention to detail Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of technical skills in all situations. Provides assistance, shares experience, provides meaningful feedback and proactively supports the development of others. Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control. Begins to develop a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approachclick here . Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Ripjar specialises in the development of software and data products that help governments and organisations combat serious financial crime. Our technology is used to identify criminal activity such as money laundering and terrorist financing, and enables organisations to enforce sanctions at scale to help combat rogue entities and state actors. Team Mission Ripjar's Engineering team builds software products that make the world safer. We work together, mixing creativity with technology and engineering excellence to solve problems that nobody else can What we build Our Labyrinth Intelligence platform provides users with cutting-edge tools for data ingest, analysis and visualisation, powered by built-in AI, a first-class RPA workflow engine and world-leading data security model. Global financial institutions, corporations and big tech companies rely on our Labyrinth Screening product to monitor millions of client records, counterparties and prospects for sanctions, AML/CTF and other risks against billions of data points in near-real time. Ripjar's unique approach to name and adverse media screening - using AI Risk Profiles - provides our customers with world leading capability, recognised by Chartis as a Category Leader in KYC Solutions. We continue to innovate at pace the compliance sector, pioneering the responsible use of AI with our Digital Assistant What you'll be doing As a Principal Engineer, you'll provide technology leadership and architectural oversight to our product and platform engineering teams. As a senior technologist you'll be central to Ripjar's technical leadership. You'll report directly to the CTO. You'll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, and you'll play a key role in collaborating with our customers and partners. As an engineer with breadth and depth of experience you'll be in your element designing and delivering scalable software in the cloud and on-premise, articulating software designs and tradeoffs, communicating with engineers, technology and product leaders, senior leadership and customers. You're a key individual contributor and natural technical leader, comfortable guiding engineering teams through uncertainty, unravelling complexity and providing a clear vision. You'll work with our engineering managers and staff/senior engineers to empower engineers to deliver high quality software You'll play a leading role in shaping our technology priorities. You'll also be actively engaged with our product team, and you'll engage with product managers and key customers to understand their needs and develop an effective combined product and technology roadmap. Key Tasks: Architectural oversight over Ripjar's software platforms. Leading contribution to product design and development. Empowering Staff and Senior engineers to own key elements of the product and architecture. Empowering technology and product leaders and teams to design and deliver high quality software products. Take a leading role in Ripjar's engineering organisation: contributing to standards, design patterns and technology approaches across our technical teams. Ensure consistent application of architectural decisions and guidelines across Ripjar's software products. Key Skills The successful candidate should have these skills: You have deep and broad experience in building and designing software: you are an engineer and a natural technical leader. As a guideline, you'll have at least 10 years' experience building software. You have proven experience developing distributed data-intensive systems and running them in production. You can quickly comprehend complex scenarios, unravel uncertainty and ambiguity and articulate the architecture of complex systems. You can communicate clearly - written, verbal, and visually - in the right level of detail for any audience. You've built production systems based on OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, MongoDB and/or Apache Kafka. Bonus Skills Expertise in Javascript or Python. Experience deploying software into the cloud and on-premise. Experience with microservices architectures. Experience with Kubernetes. Domain experience in National Security, cyber security or financial crime compliance. Why we think you'll enjoy it here: Competitive base salary DOE 25 days annual leave + your birthday off rising to 30 days after 5 years of service Remote working Life assurance Pension salary sacrifice Private Family Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Company contributions to your pension Enhanced maternity/paternity pay The latest tech including a top of the range MacBook Pro Offices equipped with well-stocked pantries with food, snacks and drinks when in the office
Aug 24, 2025
Full time
Ripjar specialises in the development of software and data products that help governments and organisations combat serious financial crime. Our technology is used to identify criminal activity such as money laundering and terrorist financing, and enables organisations to enforce sanctions at scale to help combat rogue entities and state actors. Team Mission Ripjar's Engineering team builds software products that make the world safer. We work together, mixing creativity with technology and engineering excellence to solve problems that nobody else can What we build Our Labyrinth Intelligence platform provides users with cutting-edge tools for data ingest, analysis and visualisation, powered by built-in AI, a first-class RPA workflow engine and world-leading data security model. Global financial institutions, corporations and big tech companies rely on our Labyrinth Screening product to monitor millions of client records, counterparties and prospects for sanctions, AML/CTF and other risks against billions of data points in near-real time. Ripjar's unique approach to name and adverse media screening - using AI Risk Profiles - provides our customers with world leading capability, recognised by Chartis as a Category Leader in KYC Solutions. We continue to innovate at pace the compliance sector, pioneering the responsible use of AI with our Digital Assistant What you'll be doing As a Principal Engineer, you'll provide technology leadership and architectural oversight to our product and platform engineering teams. As a senior technologist you'll be central to Ripjar's technical leadership. You'll report directly to the CTO. You'll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, and you'll play a key role in collaborating with our customers and partners. As an engineer with breadth and depth of experience you'll be in your element designing and delivering scalable software in the cloud and on-premise, articulating software designs and tradeoffs, communicating with engineers, technology and product leaders, senior leadership and customers. You're a key individual contributor and natural technical leader, comfortable guiding engineering teams through uncertainty, unravelling complexity and providing a clear vision. You'll work with our engineering managers and staff/senior engineers to empower engineers to deliver high quality software You'll play a leading role in shaping our technology priorities. You'll also be actively engaged with our product team, and you'll engage with product managers and key customers to understand their needs and develop an effective combined product and technology roadmap. Key Tasks: Architectural oversight over Ripjar's software platforms. Leading contribution to product design and development. Empowering Staff and Senior engineers to own key elements of the product and architecture. Empowering technology and product leaders and teams to design and deliver high quality software products. Take a leading role in Ripjar's engineering organisation: contributing to standards, design patterns and technology approaches across our technical teams. Ensure consistent application of architectural decisions and guidelines across Ripjar's software products. Key Skills The successful candidate should have these skills: You have deep and broad experience in building and designing software: you are an engineer and a natural technical leader. As a guideline, you'll have at least 10 years' experience building software. You have proven experience developing distributed data-intensive systems and running them in production. You can quickly comprehend complex scenarios, unravel uncertainty and ambiguity and articulate the architecture of complex systems. You can communicate clearly - written, verbal, and visually - in the right level of detail for any audience. You've built production systems based on OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, MongoDB and/or Apache Kafka. Bonus Skills Expertise in Javascript or Python. Experience deploying software into the cloud and on-premise. Experience with microservices architectures. Experience with Kubernetes. Domain experience in National Security, cyber security or financial crime compliance. Why we think you'll enjoy it here: Competitive base salary DOE 25 days annual leave + your birthday off rising to 30 days after 5 years of service Remote working Life assurance Pension salary sacrifice Private Family Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Company contributions to your pension Enhanced maternity/paternity pay The latest tech including a top of the range MacBook Pro Offices equipped with well-stocked pantries with food, snacks and drinks when in the office
Site Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK s largest house builders. Our North London Barking Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division s Construction team. The Role The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales. Principal accountabilities of the role include: - Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets. - Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too. - Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance. - Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times. - Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. - Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers requirements (NHBC, LABC Services). - Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested. - Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records. - Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience - Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder. - Experience of effectively managing teams - Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation. Qualifications and Training - GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent) - Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent). - Valid SMSTS certificate - Valid First Aid certificate - Construction Management HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable - Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable - Valid LOLER certificate is desirable Skills and Aptitude Effective communication and listening skills Good administration skills Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Working outside in all weathers. Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office. In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Competitive car allowance Optional salary sacrifice car scheme Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Aug 22, 2025
Full time
Site Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK s largest house builders. Our North London Barking Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division s Construction team. The Role The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales. Principal accountabilities of the role include: - Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets. - Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too. - Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance. - Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times. - Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. - Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers requirements (NHBC, LABC Services). - Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested. - Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records. - Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience - Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder. - Experience of effectively managing teams - Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation. Qualifications and Training - GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent) - Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent). - Valid SMSTS certificate - Valid First Aid certificate - Construction Management HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable - Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable - Valid LOLER certificate is desirable Skills and Aptitude Effective communication and listening skills Good administration skills Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Working outside in all weathers. Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office. In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Competitive car allowance Optional salary sacrifice car scheme Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division's Construction team. The development we are recruiting for is located in Barleywoods Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RU. The Role The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales. Principal accountabilities of the role include: Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets. Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too. Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance. Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times. Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC Services). Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested. Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records. Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder. Experience of effectively managing teams Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation. Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above (or equivalent) Valid SMSTS certificate Valid First Aid certificate Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable Valid LOLER certificate is desirable Skills and Aptitude Effective communication and listening skills Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Working outside in all weathers. Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office. In return we can offer you: Optional salary sacrifice car scheme Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division's Construction team. The development we are recruiting for is located in Barleywoods Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RU. The Role The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales. Principal accountabilities of the role include: Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets. Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too. Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance. Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times. Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC Services). Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested. Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records. Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder. Experience of effectively managing teams Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation. Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above (or equivalent) Valid SMSTS certificate Valid First Aid certificate Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable Valid LOLER certificate is desirable Skills and Aptitude Effective communication and listening skills Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Working outside in all weathers. Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office. In return we can offer you: Optional salary sacrifice car scheme Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
GI Group are looking for a Laboratory assistant for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now! Hours: 7 am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am Pay rate: 15.87 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing, long term Job Purpose To carry out analytic checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department. Principal Responsibilities Collect samples of product from Manufacturing Carry out standardised analytic tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding sugar and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel. Carry out standardised analytic tests of raw materials Set up of needed instrumentation Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and sugar levels in customer complaints and report on findings. Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results & ensure extra checks are carried out if failures have been determined. Identify product to be held if out of specification. Organise storage of retained samples & ensure housekeeping in both Laboratory & keeper room is maintained to a high standard. Participation in external proficiency checks as required by the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Undertake basic microbiology testing. Including plate pouring and incubation. Maintain accurate records, report sheets & summary sheets as per requirement. General Responsibilities Understand and take an active role in lean manufacturing work practices including 5 S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work. The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture. Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision. These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual's line manager Knowledge, Skills & Experience Understanding of continuous improvement work practices Effective communication skills Attention to detail Ability to prioritise tasks GCSEs Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply now or email your CV Thank you. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Aug 08, 2025
Seasonal
GI Group are looking for a Laboratory assistant for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now! Hours: 7 am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am Pay rate: 15.87 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing, long term Job Purpose To carry out analytic checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department. Principal Responsibilities Collect samples of product from Manufacturing Carry out standardised analytic tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding sugar and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel. Carry out standardised analytic tests of raw materials Set up of needed instrumentation Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and sugar levels in customer complaints and report on findings. Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results & ensure extra checks are carried out if failures have been determined. Identify product to be held if out of specification. Organise storage of retained samples & ensure housekeeping in both Laboratory & keeper room is maintained to a high standard. Participation in external proficiency checks as required by the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Undertake basic microbiology testing. Including plate pouring and incubation. Maintain accurate records, report sheets & summary sheets as per requirement. General Responsibilities Understand and take an active role in lean manufacturing work practices including 5 S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work. The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture. Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision. These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual's line manager Knowledge, Skills & Experience Understanding of continuous improvement work practices Effective communication skills Attention to detail Ability to prioritise tasks GCSEs Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply now or email your CV Thank you. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Would you like to join a global aviation & aerospace organisation? Do you want to play a key part in the design of exciting mechanical systems? Due to continued investment, this leading-edge manufacturing business is currently in the midst of a huge recruitment drive and is looking for an Assistant Principal Design Engineer to join their existing team in Gloucester on a one year fixed term contract basis (likely to extend). As an Assistant Principal Design Engineer, you will be required to propose and agree conceptual studies and propose efficient solutions to design problems to achieve business objectives. The successful candidate will ensure technical quality of work package activities and act as a Design Technical representing our client at customer meetings. This role is offering on a hybrid working basis 2-3 days working in the office/rest from home. You will be responsible for : Being a practical expert in design activities Interfacing with other areas of the business where necessary: Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, Manufacturing etc. Coaching of engineers in theoretical and 'real life' best practices Representing the business as a technical focal for internal and external projects Advising of appropriate technical developments to take engineering forward. Influencing the Aerospace community in appropriate technological developments Participating in technical audits & reviews Complying with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirement You : Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline Experience of working with recognised design software tools, preferably CATIA Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to engineering problems Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally related to the aerospace industry (highly desirable) Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design methods GD&T experience is desirable Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes Strong communication skills The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development You will be provided with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. Early finish on a Friday (1pm) - a particular favourite within the team!
Jul 11, 2025
Contractor
Would you like to join a global aviation & aerospace organisation? Do you want to play a key part in the design of exciting mechanical systems? Due to continued investment, this leading-edge manufacturing business is currently in the midst of a huge recruitment drive and is looking for an Assistant Principal Design Engineer to join their existing team in Gloucester on a one year fixed term contract basis (likely to extend). As an Assistant Principal Design Engineer, you will be required to propose and agree conceptual studies and propose efficient solutions to design problems to achieve business objectives. The successful candidate will ensure technical quality of work package activities and act as a Design Technical representing our client at customer meetings. This role is offering on a hybrid working basis 2-3 days working in the office/rest from home. You will be responsible for : Being a practical expert in design activities Interfacing with other areas of the business where necessary: Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, Manufacturing etc. Coaching of engineers in theoretical and 'real life' best practices Representing the business as a technical focal for internal and external projects Advising of appropriate technical developments to take engineering forward. Influencing the Aerospace community in appropriate technological developments Participating in technical audits & reviews Complying with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirement You : Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline Experience of working with recognised design software tools, preferably CATIA Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to engineering problems Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally related to the aerospace industry (highly desirable) Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design methods GD&T experience is desirable Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes Strong communication skills The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development You will be provided with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. Early finish on a Friday (1pm) - a particular favourite within the team!
Principal Protection & Control Engineer The Client: Our Client is an international and award-winning, multi-disciplinary Group of companies, operating and driving positive change in the electricity supply sector. With headquarters based in New Zealand, it s heritage is rooted creatively developing, responsibly owning, and reliably operating electric utility infrastructure to serve local communities. Now, building upon many years of success, developing a reputation for quality services and technical excellence, the client is looking to expand its global presence by offering the same calibre of engineering consultancy and infrastructure design professional services into the UK market. About the Role With this exciting opportunity to be one of the early recruits that gets to shape client s UK business, we are looking for a highly competent and experienced protection & control (P&C) engineer to take a leading role within this discipline, supporting the Chief P&C Engineer and leading winning and delivery of P&C work packages. The successful candidate will play an important role in taking client s P&C engineering service offering into the UK electricity transmission & distribution (T&D) sector, pursuant to establishing and maintaining a reputable and profitable UK business, in line with the company s values, objectives, and strategic plan. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES: • Undertake lead, approval and/or verification engineer roles on protection and control work packages/projects. Where required, this may also include undertaking similar client/third-party defined roles and associated responsibilities (e.g., National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) appointment), as required to take on responsibility for signing-off design documents. • Undertake role of CDM Principal Designer representative, if required and if appropriate for the nature a given project. • Support the Chief P&C Engineer with developing and implementing protection and control engineering procedures, best practices, and staff technical development paths. This includes producing technical and procedural authoring, as necessary. • Support the Chief P&C Engineer with competency management activities for staff undertaking protection & control engineering work on behalf of the company. This may include carrying out technical competency assessments of more junior staff, as appropriate. • Support the Chief P&C Engineer and UK Director with capability development, industry presence, and work winning activities relating to the protection and control market segment. • Act in the capacity of a Supervising Engineer to provide day-to-day oversight of work allocation/delivery and professional development of allocated understudy (apprentice/graduate/assistant/staff engineer). Where feasible, be involved in the recruitment of the allocated understudy. • Mentoring and training of junior P&C staff, pursuant to developing such staff into world-class engineers within their discipline. • Drive the introduction of advanced techniques and technologies for P&C engineering and design, pursuant to continuously improving quality and efficiency of deliverables production and/or offering novel technical solutions and service offerings. • Actively support engraining a culture of safety in design, technical excellent, and moral rigour in all decision making and work undertaken by staff. QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Minimum: • Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, or closely related discipline, from a recognised institution. Note: extensive equivalent training and experience may be accepted in lieu. • Industry recognised advanced protection training certification or company programme. • Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g., The IET). • Relevant occupational health & safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely. Desirable: • Professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer. • National Grid TP141 Protection Setting Engineer (Assurance and/or Verification) Authorisation. • Record of appointments as a National Grid Protection & Control CDAE (FULL). • Formal training in the requirements of CDM Regulations (2015). • UK substation access and impressed voltage awareness training. • Project related people, risk, programme, and financial management training. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES • 12+ years of experience in electricity industry, with at least 10 of those years being in roles with a significant T&D protection and control engineering component. • Advanced knowledge of power system protection and control engineering, including conceptual and full detailed design, settings calculation, and relay file production, for a broad range of UK transmission and distribution protection schemes. • Strong knowledge of design systems and software packages used for P&C scheme design and protection settings production. • Good knowledge of and ability to implement P&C engineering and design management best practices. • Significant experience operating in a lead/approval engineer capacity for P&C engineering packages (e.g., National Grid P&C CDAE appointment), producing high-quality deliverables on time and on budget. Experience operating in a technical consulting capacity. • Solid understanding of the requirements of UK safety, health, environmental, and waste management legislation, relevant to ElectroNet business operations and project work undertaken in the role. In particular, possess a strong grasp of the requirements of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations and undertaking the Principal Designer representative role. • Thorough knowledge and experience applying technical standards and related procedures of UK TNOs and DNOs, pertaining to protection & control engineering activities. In particular, those belonging to National Grid and SSEN network operators. • Competency in safely accessing electrical substation environments and avoiding the dangers associated with impressed voltages. • IT literate with a good working knowledge of using Microsoft 365 applications and CAD/technical software packages used in producing protection studies and P&C scheme design. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively and collaboratively deal with a wide range of project and business stakeholders. • Strong mentoring skills. Passionate about coaching and developing people. • Ability to build strong relationships with client and industry contacts, to foster future collaboration and work winning opportunities. • Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, and manage own workload to effectively meet necessary deadlines. • Keenness and ability to proactively engage with the wider engineering community (nationally and internationally) to develop innovative techniques and thought leadership in the electricity transmission & distribution field. • Empathy and understanding for all levels of the organisations. • Always operate with a high level of honesty and integrity. Working at the Client As a member of our team, you will be part of a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. We are genuinely passionate about creating a truly great place for our people to work. We focus on pursuing amazing project opportunities, with good clients that share our values and ambition to make a positive impact on society. In addition to pension contributions and a highly competitive salary, we also offer a range of benefits including: • Flex Program: flexible work arrangements to support balancing life s commitments. • 33 days of fully paid annual leave (including the normal 8 UK public holidays). • Car Allowance of upto £8K Per Annum. • Reward and recognition programme, professional development opportunities, and clear pathways for progression. • Loyalty and service recognition benefits (starting at 2 years), including options for additional annual leave, increased pension contributions, and/or salary uplift. • Contributions to health insurance. • Two weeks fully paid parental leave. • Paid professional membership fees, annual training course budget, and time allowance to undertake technical development activities. We are also open to alternative or reduced days/hours work arrangements, to suit your needs. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of all employees. Next Steps Work on diverse projects, be part of the renewable energy transition, and grow your skills as a consultant with our team. Apply now! We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and we are happy to work with you to accommodate your personal circumstances in respect to a start date and transitional working arrangements. For more information or to apply for the role by sending a copy of your CV, please email to take this further.
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Principal Protection & Control Engineer The Client: Our Client is an international and award-winning, multi-disciplinary Group of companies, operating and driving positive change in the electricity supply sector. With headquarters based in New Zealand, it s heritage is rooted creatively developing, responsibly owning, and reliably operating electric utility infrastructure to serve local communities. Now, building upon many years of success, developing a reputation for quality services and technical excellence, the client is looking to expand its global presence by offering the same calibre of engineering consultancy and infrastructure design professional services into the UK market. About the Role With this exciting opportunity to be one of the early recruits that gets to shape client s UK business, we are looking for a highly competent and experienced protection & control (P&C) engineer to take a leading role within this discipline, supporting the Chief P&C Engineer and leading winning and delivery of P&C work packages. The successful candidate will play an important role in taking client s P&C engineering service offering into the UK electricity transmission & distribution (T&D) sector, pursuant to establishing and maintaining a reputable and profitable UK business, in line with the company s values, objectives, and strategic plan. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES: • Undertake lead, approval and/or verification engineer roles on protection and control work packages/projects. Where required, this may also include undertaking similar client/third-party defined roles and associated responsibilities (e.g., National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) appointment), as required to take on responsibility for signing-off design documents. • Undertake role of CDM Principal Designer representative, if required and if appropriate for the nature a given project. • Support the Chief P&C Engineer with developing and implementing protection and control engineering procedures, best practices, and staff technical development paths. This includes producing technical and procedural authoring, as necessary. • Support the Chief P&C Engineer with competency management activities for staff undertaking protection & control engineering work on behalf of the company. This may include carrying out technical competency assessments of more junior staff, as appropriate. • Support the Chief P&C Engineer and UK Director with capability development, industry presence, and work winning activities relating to the protection and control market segment. • Act in the capacity of a Supervising Engineer to provide day-to-day oversight of work allocation/delivery and professional development of allocated understudy (apprentice/graduate/assistant/staff engineer). Where feasible, be involved in the recruitment of the allocated understudy. • Mentoring and training of junior P&C staff, pursuant to developing such staff into world-class engineers within their discipline. • Drive the introduction of advanced techniques and technologies for P&C engineering and design, pursuant to continuously improving quality and efficiency of deliverables production and/or offering novel technical solutions and service offerings. • Actively support engraining a culture of safety in design, technical excellent, and moral rigour in all decision making and work undertaken by staff. QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Minimum: • Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, or closely related discipline, from a recognised institution. Note: extensive equivalent training and experience may be accepted in lieu. • Industry recognised advanced protection training certification or company programme. • Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g., The IET). • Relevant occupational health & safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely. Desirable: • Professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer. • National Grid TP141 Protection Setting Engineer (Assurance and/or Verification) Authorisation. • Record of appointments as a National Grid Protection & Control CDAE (FULL). • Formal training in the requirements of CDM Regulations (2015). • UK substation access and impressed voltage awareness training. • Project related people, risk, programme, and financial management training. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES • 12+ years of experience in electricity industry, with at least 10 of those years being in roles with a significant T&D protection and control engineering component. • Advanced knowledge of power system protection and control engineering, including conceptual and full detailed design, settings calculation, and relay file production, for a broad range of UK transmission and distribution protection schemes. • Strong knowledge of design systems and software packages used for P&C scheme design and protection settings production. • Good knowledge of and ability to implement P&C engineering and design management best practices. • Significant experience operating in a lead/approval engineer capacity for P&C engineering packages (e.g., National Grid P&C CDAE appointment), producing high-quality deliverables on time and on budget. Experience operating in a technical consulting capacity. • Solid understanding of the requirements of UK safety, health, environmental, and waste management legislation, relevant to ElectroNet business operations and project work undertaken in the role. In particular, possess a strong grasp of the requirements of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations and undertaking the Principal Designer representative role. • Thorough knowledge and experience applying technical standards and related procedures of UK TNOs and DNOs, pertaining to protection & control engineering activities. In particular, those belonging to National Grid and SSEN network operators. • Competency in safely accessing electrical substation environments and avoiding the dangers associated with impressed voltages. • IT literate with a good working knowledge of using Microsoft 365 applications and CAD/technical software packages used in producing protection studies and P&C scheme design. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively and collaboratively deal with a wide range of project and business stakeholders. • Strong mentoring skills. Passionate about coaching and developing people. • Ability to build strong relationships with client and industry contacts, to foster future collaboration and work winning opportunities. • Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, and manage own workload to effectively meet necessary deadlines. • Keenness and ability to proactively engage with the wider engineering community (nationally and internationally) to develop innovative techniques and thought leadership in the electricity transmission & distribution field. • Empathy and understanding for all levels of the organisations. • Always operate with a high level of honesty and integrity. Working at the Client As a member of our team, you will be part of a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. We are genuinely passionate about creating a truly great place for our people to work. We focus on pursuing amazing project opportunities, with good clients that share our values and ambition to make a positive impact on society. In addition to pension contributions and a highly competitive salary, we also offer a range of benefits including: • Flex Program: flexible work arrangements to support balancing life s commitments. • 33 days of fully paid annual leave (including the normal 8 UK public holidays). • Car Allowance of upto £8K Per Annum. • Reward and recognition programme, professional development opportunities, and clear pathways for progression. • Loyalty and service recognition benefits (starting at 2 years), including options for additional annual leave, increased pension contributions, and/or salary uplift. • Contributions to health insurance. • Two weeks fully paid parental leave. • Paid professional membership fees, annual training course budget, and time allowance to undertake technical development activities. We are also open to alternative or reduced days/hours work arrangements, to suit your needs. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of all employees. Next Steps Work on diverse projects, be part of the renewable energy transition, and grow your skills as a consultant with our team. Apply now! We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and we are happy to work with you to accommodate your personal circumstances in respect to a start date and transitional working arrangements. For more information or to apply for the role by sending a copy of your CV, please email to take this further.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division's Construction team. This position is for our The Ferns at Kennett Garden site located in Kennett, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7QQ. The Role The role of Site Manager reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service within the given timescales. Principal accountabilities of the role include: Manage the day-to-day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets. Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered to. Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance. Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times. Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC Services). Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested. Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records. Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder. Experience of effectively managing teams. Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation. Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above (or equivalent). Valid SMSTS certificate. Valid First Aid certificate. Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable. Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable. Valid LOLER certificate is desirable. Skills and Aptitude Effective communication and listening skills. Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team. Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Committed to diversity and inclusion. The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked. Working outside in all weathers. Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office. In return we can offer you: Optional salary sacrifice car scheme. Competitive annual bonus. Contributory pension scheme. Access to discounts and benefits portal. ShareSave Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Life assurance. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division's Construction team. This position is for our The Ferns at Kennett Garden site located in Kennett, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7QQ. The Role The role of Site Manager reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service within the given timescales. Principal accountabilities of the role include: Manage the day-to-day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets. Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered to. Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance. Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times. Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC Services). Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested. Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records. Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder. Experience of effectively managing teams. Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation. Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above (or equivalent). Valid SMSTS certificate. Valid First Aid certificate. Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable. Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable. Valid LOLER certificate is desirable. Skills and Aptitude Effective communication and listening skills. Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team. Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Committed to diversity and inclusion. The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked. Working outside in all weathers. Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office. In return we can offer you: Optional salary sacrifice car scheme. Competitive annual bonus. Contributory pension scheme. Access to discounts and benefits portal. ShareSave Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Life assurance. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Executive Headteacher Location: Colchester and surrounding areas Salary: £60,000.00 - £75,000.00 We are excited to announce this new opportunity within a large provider of SEN and SEMH education. Seeking an Executive Headteacher, you will take strategic and operational responsibility forseveral schools in the Colchester area. Our client is ever expanding and growing, there will be the opportunity for further professional and personal growth within this post. The provisions are Independent SEMH Specialist Schools offering an alternative curriculum to young people with a range of SEMH special educational needs. The vast majority of their students have an EHCP and may have a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD. They also take a small number of students from the local authority inclusion service who have been, or are at risk of, being permanently excluded from mainstream settings. The ideal candidate will have experince working in indepdent provisions, have worked their way up through the chain of command and preferably managed multiple sites. Benefits: Fully funded CPD training for all staff in our schools. Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience for all staff. Extensive senior management support from Regional Managers and Regional Directors. Centralised head office function offering supportive delivery of finance, payroll, HR and recruitment functions. Established network of collaborative Executive Headteachers, across our 25 schools, offering regular Executive Headteacher conferences, peer support and sharing school improvement ideas across the group. Group wide budgets for a range of critical resources such as estates, job boards and learning and development. A dedicated School Administrator to provide an administrative support function to the Headteacher. Access to our in-house Principal and Assistant Educational Psychologists and providing support for students and leaders within our schools. Support from our Clinical Team which includes Psychologists and Attachment Aware Training. Weekly Regional Executive Headteacher wellbeing drop in sessions. Enhanced programme of 10 INSET days. Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay. Access to a blue light discount card for all employees. NEST enhanced Pension Scheme. Life assurance. Responsibilities of appointment: Under the overall direction, the Executive Headteacher plays a lead role in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils. Work closely with the Education Director to embed a culture of success within the two schools. Provide direction and line management of the senior leadership team at both schools. Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement. To have a central responsibility for raising the quality of teaching and learning and for pupils achievement. Setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes Manage safeguarding across the school and take action according to Keeping Children Safe in Education. Provide curriculum leadership across the schools. Lead regular reviews of all school systems to ensure statutory requirements are being met and improved on where appropriate. Lead on Ofsted inspections including the independent schools standards. Manage staff development programmes and school resources. Lead on formulating and reviewing the School Development Plan. More about you Our client are looking for an experienced Senior Leader to join their school as an Executive Headteacher. You will be playing your part in helping the school achieve its aims and values. You will be delivering an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from the leadership team. If you are a champion of inclusion, SEND and have a wealth of school leadership experience, then we would love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Executive Headteacher Location: Colchester and surrounding areas Salary: £60,000.00 - £75,000.00 We are excited to announce this new opportunity within a large provider of SEN and SEMH education. Seeking an Executive Headteacher, you will take strategic and operational responsibility forseveral schools in the Colchester area. Our client is ever expanding and growing, there will be the opportunity for further professional and personal growth within this post. The provisions are Independent SEMH Specialist Schools offering an alternative curriculum to young people with a range of SEMH special educational needs. The vast majority of their students have an EHCP and may have a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD. They also take a small number of students from the local authority inclusion service who have been, or are at risk of, being permanently excluded from mainstream settings. The ideal candidate will have experince working in indepdent provisions, have worked their way up through the chain of command and preferably managed multiple sites. Benefits: Fully funded CPD training for all staff in our schools. Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience for all staff. Extensive senior management support from Regional Managers and Regional Directors. Centralised head office function offering supportive delivery of finance, payroll, HR and recruitment functions. Established network of collaborative Executive Headteachers, across our 25 schools, offering regular Executive Headteacher conferences, peer support and sharing school improvement ideas across the group. Group wide budgets for a range of critical resources such as estates, job boards and learning and development. A dedicated School Administrator to provide an administrative support function to the Headteacher. Access to our in-house Principal and Assistant Educational Psychologists and providing support for students and leaders within our schools. Support from our Clinical Team which includes Psychologists and Attachment Aware Training. Weekly Regional Executive Headteacher wellbeing drop in sessions. Enhanced programme of 10 INSET days. Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay. Access to a blue light discount card for all employees. NEST enhanced Pension Scheme. Life assurance. Responsibilities of appointment: Under the overall direction, the Executive Headteacher plays a lead role in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils. Work closely with the Education Director to embed a culture of success within the two schools. Provide direction and line management of the senior leadership team at both schools. Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement. To have a central responsibility for raising the quality of teaching and learning and for pupils achievement. Setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes Manage safeguarding across the school and take action according to Keeping Children Safe in Education. Provide curriculum leadership across the schools. Lead regular reviews of all school systems to ensure statutory requirements are being met and improved on where appropriate. Lead on Ofsted inspections including the independent schools standards. Manage staff development programmes and school resources. Lead on formulating and reviewing the School Development Plan. More about you Our client are looking for an experienced Senior Leader to join their school as an Executive Headteacher. You will be playing your part in helping the school achieve its aims and values. You will be delivering an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from the leadership team. If you are a champion of inclusion, SEND and have a wealth of school leadership experience, then we would love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Principal Finance Officer Central Hull Based 25.25 per hour Grade 11 Monday to Friday 37 hour week Manages and provides financial input to the strategy for Assistant Directors in line with Service plans. Leads the provision of financial support and guidance to Assistant Directors and their staff to ensure statutory requirements for financial management and accountability are met and projects are delivered in line with financial regulations and deliver value for money for the Council. Identifies strategic financial opportunities through funding regimes or partnership opportunities to deliver services for Services differently to secure improved value for money. Works alongside other finance staff and with colleagues from other services to provide coordinated customer focused support to deliver the objectives and priorities of Directorates. Acts as the co-ordinating officer for Business Finance - manages the processes around assessing and prioritising existing and incoming demands and allocating tasks to particular finance staff at certain levels. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Strategy - Provides broad strategic financial management leadership, direction and advice to Assistant Directors to significantly influence the Council's achievement of its strategic objectives. Leads on the development and delivery of timely, accurate and clear financial information, advice and support to Assistant Directors to maximise value for money and ensure effective governance. Identifies financial opportunities through various strategic delivery options to deliver services differently with due regard to the implications on quality. Provides direct support to Corporate Directors in relation to specific issues and projects. Performance Management - Is a visible leader who inspires and demands continuous customer and value for money focus and improvement across Services and Directorates, exemplifying an effective performance improvement framework for staff at other grades within Finance. Leadership - Working in a matrix fashion to develop, support and manage on particular tasks pooled finance staff in accordance with Council procedures and best practice. SLT / DMT - Is a member of the Business Finance team supporting the delivery of effective service finance to customers. Works collaboratively with colleagues across the Finance and Transformation Directorate, developing cross functional relationships and processes to deliver on the Finance elements of a cohesive service. Project Support - identifies the major financial implications of existing or future projects, and acts as lead adviser to high level ones where appropriate. Responsible with colleagues through collaborative working for prioritisation decisions over deploying resources to support major and strategic Service and Directorate projects, to ensure appropriate systems for financial monitoring and control are in place and that value for money is being maximised. Manages external financial advisers used to support major projects ensuring effective governance and value for money. Financial Management - advises Services and Directorates on financial management and works alongside the Corporate Director, Assistant Directors and other managers on the implementation of improved systems and processes to deliver improved governance and value for money. Identifies opportunities for corporate changes to systems and processes contributing to cross cutting group as required. Gives assurance to the Director of Business Finance and Transformation (Section 151 Officer) that statutory requirements relating to financial standards and other statutory and fiduciary duties are being delivered in the relevant Services and Directorates as appropriate. Co-ordinates the production of briefing notes and formal reports to CST and to Members on the overall revenue monitoring position in line with agreed timetables. Strategic Financial Advice - Provides pro-active and forward looking strategic financial advice and support to influence the effective management of a Directorate's resources. Responds to consultation proposals and interprets legislation on a diverse range of financial issues impacting on a Directorate providing advice and guidance to Corporate Strategy Team, Corporate Directors, Assistant Directors, Members and External Bodies on the implications of implementation. Co-ordinating Officer for Business Finance - takes a key role in managing the assessment of demands, allocating staff to undertake prioritised tasks, and monitoring, reporting on and improving the results that are achieved. Working within a matrix basis acts as the pay and rations line manager for subordinate staff. Postholder will be required to have a range of either professional or specialist knowledge or experience. Role will have supervision and planning of other people's workloads and/or planning or scheduling of work over the short term. HR skills can comprise of being in a managerial role requiring motivating, developing and ensuring the health and wellbeing of a dedicated staff group and/or HR skills in influencing peer and senior managers. Role has latitude to determine appropriate actions within set policies and practices. Role is subject to structured direction and supervision with set objectives. Role has requirement to identify and establish relevant policies and practices within their specific area of responsibility. Role is required to manage/monitor/direct financial plans and budgets in line with corporate policy. Role has the authority to make key decisions impacting on the Principal Accountabilities. Qualifications : CCAB Qualified Relevant Experience : Management experience which demonstrates the ability to initiate, plan, monitor, develop and implement service provision Experience of making change and service improvement in a complex environment. Experience in managing complex data and information from a variety of sources, and ability to analyse and interpret performance data. Experience of successfully leading a team of staff. Experience of supporting the management of a substantial amount of financial, people and other resources. Experience and understanding of planning and project management in a leadership capacity. Skills Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects Able to challenge appropriately, to design and introduce improvements and to manage change across a defined service area Ability to propose and implement improvements to systems and working methods across a service area to deliver a performance focused culture Knowledge Able to predict and drive change in a rapidly changing environment to deliver a performance-based culture Possesses a detailed understanding of methods, systems and procedures, technical practices to manage areas of operational services Appreciation of wider/strategic including government policy and legislation affect local government, and how they impact on the job Uses knowledge to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of possible longer-term implications Uses knowledge of the service to be able to make decisions on requirements of the service and its development If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to (url removed) or call the Commercial team on (phone number removed) if you have any queries. Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.
Feb 19, 2025
Seasonal
Principal Finance Officer Central Hull Based 25.25 per hour Grade 11 Monday to Friday 37 hour week Manages and provides financial input to the strategy for Assistant Directors in line with Service plans. Leads the provision of financial support and guidance to Assistant Directors and their staff to ensure statutory requirements for financial management and accountability are met and projects are delivered in line with financial regulations and deliver value for money for the Council. Identifies strategic financial opportunities through funding regimes or partnership opportunities to deliver services for Services differently to secure improved value for money. Works alongside other finance staff and with colleagues from other services to provide coordinated customer focused support to deliver the objectives and priorities of Directorates. Acts as the co-ordinating officer for Business Finance - manages the processes around assessing and prioritising existing and incoming demands and allocating tasks to particular finance staff at certain levels. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Strategy - Provides broad strategic financial management leadership, direction and advice to Assistant Directors to significantly influence the Council's achievement of its strategic objectives. Leads on the development and delivery of timely, accurate and clear financial information, advice and support to Assistant Directors to maximise value for money and ensure effective governance. Identifies financial opportunities through various strategic delivery options to deliver services differently with due regard to the implications on quality. Provides direct support to Corporate Directors in relation to specific issues and projects. Performance Management - Is a visible leader who inspires and demands continuous customer and value for money focus and improvement across Services and Directorates, exemplifying an effective performance improvement framework for staff at other grades within Finance. Leadership - Working in a matrix fashion to develop, support and manage on particular tasks pooled finance staff in accordance with Council procedures and best practice. SLT / DMT - Is a member of the Business Finance team supporting the delivery of effective service finance to customers. Works collaboratively with colleagues across the Finance and Transformation Directorate, developing cross functional relationships and processes to deliver on the Finance elements of a cohesive service. Project Support - identifies the major financial implications of existing or future projects, and acts as lead adviser to high level ones where appropriate. Responsible with colleagues through collaborative working for prioritisation decisions over deploying resources to support major and strategic Service and Directorate projects, to ensure appropriate systems for financial monitoring and control are in place and that value for money is being maximised. Manages external financial advisers used to support major projects ensuring effective governance and value for money. Financial Management - advises Services and Directorates on financial management and works alongside the Corporate Director, Assistant Directors and other managers on the implementation of improved systems and processes to deliver improved governance and value for money. Identifies opportunities for corporate changes to systems and processes contributing to cross cutting group as required. Gives assurance to the Director of Business Finance and Transformation (Section 151 Officer) that statutory requirements relating to financial standards and other statutory and fiduciary duties are being delivered in the relevant Services and Directorates as appropriate. Co-ordinates the production of briefing notes and formal reports to CST and to Members on the overall revenue monitoring position in line with agreed timetables. Strategic Financial Advice - Provides pro-active and forward looking strategic financial advice and support to influence the effective management of a Directorate's resources. Responds to consultation proposals and interprets legislation on a diverse range of financial issues impacting on a Directorate providing advice and guidance to Corporate Strategy Team, Corporate Directors, Assistant Directors, Members and External Bodies on the implications of implementation. Co-ordinating Officer for Business Finance - takes a key role in managing the assessment of demands, allocating staff to undertake prioritised tasks, and monitoring, reporting on and improving the results that are achieved. Working within a matrix basis acts as the pay and rations line manager for subordinate staff. Postholder will be required to have a range of either professional or specialist knowledge or experience. Role will have supervision and planning of other people's workloads and/or planning or scheduling of work over the short term. HR skills can comprise of being in a managerial role requiring motivating, developing and ensuring the health and wellbeing of a dedicated staff group and/or HR skills in influencing peer and senior managers. Role has latitude to determine appropriate actions within set policies and practices. Role is subject to structured direction and supervision with set objectives. Role has requirement to identify and establish relevant policies and practices within their specific area of responsibility. Role is required to manage/monitor/direct financial plans and budgets in line with corporate policy. Role has the authority to make key decisions impacting on the Principal Accountabilities. Qualifications : CCAB Qualified Relevant Experience : Management experience which demonstrates the ability to initiate, plan, monitor, develop and implement service provision Experience of making change and service improvement in a complex environment. Experience in managing complex data and information from a variety of sources, and ability to analyse and interpret performance data. Experience of successfully leading a team of staff. Experience of supporting the management of a substantial amount of financial, people and other resources. Experience and understanding of planning and project management in a leadership capacity. Skills Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects Able to challenge appropriately, to design and introduce improvements and to manage change across a defined service area Ability to propose and implement improvements to systems and working methods across a service area to deliver a performance focused culture Knowledge Able to predict and drive change in a rapidly changing environment to deliver a performance-based culture Possesses a detailed understanding of methods, systems and procedures, technical practices to manage areas of operational services Appreciation of wider/strategic including government policy and legislation affect local government, and how they impact on the job Uses knowledge to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of possible longer-term implications Uses knowledge of the service to be able to make decisions on requirements of the service and its development If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to (url removed) or call the Commercial team on (phone number removed) if you have any queries. Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.
Planning Lawyer needed in London £32.75ph paye ref RQ Full time hours on a temporary basis. Job Purpose To assist the Principal Lawyer and the Assistant Director of Legal Services in ensuring the client receives high-quality, cost-effective solutions driven legal services that enable it to determine its policies and achieve its objectives within the scope of its powers and capabilities. To lead on behalf of the Principal Lawyer and the Assistant Director in delivering advice and legal support to the client in the area of planning law and local government law and such other areas as are allocated to them by the Principal Lawyer from time to time. To provide operational management of the Planning Team and assist the Principal Lawyer in the overall management of the Planning team maintaining excellent quality assurance and performance standards in service provided to the client. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references, so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always, however, hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
Planning Lawyer needed in London £32.75ph paye ref RQ Full time hours on a temporary basis. Job Purpose To assist the Principal Lawyer and the Assistant Director of Legal Services in ensuring the client receives high-quality, cost-effective solutions driven legal services that enable it to determine its policies and achieve its objectives within the scope of its powers and capabilities. To lead on behalf of the Principal Lawyer and the Assistant Director in delivering advice and legal support to the client in the area of planning law and local government law and such other areas as are allocated to them by the Principal Lawyer from time to time. To provide operational management of the Planning Team and assist the Principal Lawyer in the overall management of the Planning team maintaining excellent quality assurance and performance standards in service provided to the client. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references, so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always, however, hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of 120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year. About the Role We currently have full time (37.5 hours) and part time (22.5) Assistant Support Worker positions at our supported housing scheme, The Elms, in Aylesbury. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide support to service users with their day to day needs, within the service or out in the community. This may involve personal care and also helping to promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and housework. You will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence. You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification. The role will involve working shifts on a 4 week rolling pattern (shift times are 8am to 4pm, 2pm to 10pm and 3pm to 3pm the following day which includes a sleep in) About You We are looking for passionate people with a can-do attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people s needs. You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities. Experience is desirable but not essential. Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 12 per hour Regular support from your line manager and colleagues Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary Annual salary and cost of living review Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work Access to COVID-19 vaccinations Friendly and supportive team environment Employee assistance helpline Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of 120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year. About the Role We currently have full time (37.5 hours) and part time (22.5) Assistant Support Worker positions at our supported housing scheme, The Elms, in Aylesbury. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide support to service users with their day to day needs, within the service or out in the community. This may involve personal care and also helping to promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and housework. You will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence. You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification. The role will involve working shifts on a 4 week rolling pattern (shift times are 8am to 4pm, 2pm to 10pm and 3pm to 3pm the following day which includes a sleep in) About You We are looking for passionate people with a can-do attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people s needs. You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities. Experience is desirable but not essential. Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 12 per hour Regular support from your line manager and colleagues Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary Annual salary and cost of living review Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work Access to COVID-19 vaccinations Friendly and supportive team environment Employee assistance helpline Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Principal Accountant Full time: 37 hours per week Permanent Contract Cognus are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative Principal Accountant to join the Strategic Leadership Team and to lead and manage an effective finance service for the Company. Reporting jointly to the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of Finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder), this role will provide professional finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company's financial standing and provide assurance to London Borough of Sutton Commissioners to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers. We are looking for a fully qualified Accountant with proven experience of producing or being responsible for the production of accurate statutory financial statements with previous work experience as a senior Financial Accountant or similar role. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Xero and Approval Max is desirable. As the lead on the financial accounting for the Company, the post holder will be expected to ensure that the Company's accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice and lead and manage the finance team undertaking all financial activities for the Company including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks. The post holder will also lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required. The post holder must be confident in dealing with the Board and advising non-financial managers in identifying and implementing savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities. Job Summary Works jointly with the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of Finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder) to lead and manage an effective finance service for Cognus. Provide professional finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company's financial standing and to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers. Lead and manage a team undertaking all financial activities for the Company, including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks. Lead the ongoing development of the finance team and support team members to achieve high standards of performance, creating a culture that recognises and rewards high quality professional practice and encourages continuous learning. Maintain the integrity of the Company's financial records including oversight of the chart of accounts and all transactions to enable accurate and timely financial and management reporting. Ensure that there is an effective framework of governance and control for financial reporting, budget setting, monitoring of spend & forecasting, and budget management within the Company. Be accountable for the production of the statutory company accounts ensuring relevant guidance and legislation is followed, and all taxation requirements are met. Provide high quality customer-focused financial information, support and analysis that delivers useful business insights to support effective decision making. Identify financial risks and issues and contribute to their mitigation Develop high standards of financial literacy throughout the company through delivery of relevant training and guidance to finance staff, budget holders, senior management and other Company employees Work closely with partners in the London Borough of Sutton and other partners to meet all financial reporting and data submission requirements of the Company shareholders Maintain oversight of all company contracts with external providers Principle Accountabilities: General: To lead on financial accounting and ensure that the Company's accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice. To lead on the development of financial literacy across the company, supporting the achievement of Company objectives through sound financial management Financial Planning: Agree and implement payment schedules for all services commissioned from the London Borough of Sutton Implement appropriate creditor and debtor management processes, to ensure the accurate and timely recording of debtor and creditor balances, that the Company meets agreed payment terms to creditors, that aged debt is proactively managed and minimised and that bad debt is appropriately managed Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required. Forecast costs and revenues within the financial year and for future years, reporting potential risks, opportunities or challenges to Senior Managers and the Cognus Finance Committee Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies, drafting reports to senior management identifying variances, reporting on actions taken and identifying those matters requiring senior management attention Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities) Support managers to identify and implement savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities. Provide high quality financial information and analysis and undertake complex financial modelling and forecasting to support decision making and budget planning. Budget Monitoring/Financial Reporting: Prepare high quality financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis including all statutory statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow statements) Present financial reports to both finance and non-finance professionals, including members of the Management Team and the Board, on a regular basis offering insight and interpretation of the statements that supports proactive, timely and informed decision making Establish and maintain effective governance and control systems and processes for the sound financial management and stewardship of Company monies, that supports effective budget management and enables statutory reporting requirements to be met. Provide information to ensure that statutory returns, grant claims, taxation returns, relevant FOI requests and other requests for financial information are produced in a timely and accurate manner. Establish and maintain an effective quality control and compliance monitoring framework to allow early identification of financial issues and risks and seek remedial actions in the case of budget overspend Within this framework, ensure that there is review and oversight of financial balances, transactions or budget monitoring including reviews of timeliness and quality of forecasts entered by budget holders. Work with external partners where relevant to ensure that relevant financial and non-financial information is provided to support consolidation and reporting. Closure of Accounts: Coordinate and implement effective processes to manage financial year end and ensure all accounting requirements are met. Ensure budget holders are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments (accruals) are actioned in time to meet statutory deadlines for both the Company and the Shareholders. Perform month-end close processes including accurate month end accruals to ensure accurate and timely income recognition. Respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Company's current audit protocol with the aim of continually improving the Company's financial management and reporting. Ensure all work undertaken is compliant with Company financial regulations, standing orders, policies and practice, statutory requirements, and relevant accountancy bodies guidance. Maintain oversight of the Company's Balance Sheet to ensure that all balances are understood, can be supported and represent real assets or liabilities Provide financial year end information to the London Borough of Sutton for inclusion in group accounts, ensuring information provided is accurate, timely and meets relevant reporting requirements Other: To manage the Company's external contracts with providers such as the Local Authority and negotiate service level agreements, service contracts and commercial operations, resolves issues and provides a contract management check to ensure that all services are meeting contracted requirements Manage the Company's compliance with taxation requirements including VAT and Corporate Tax, seeking support and guidance from the Company auditor where required Provide appropriate support, guidance and training to enable officers (both finance and non-finance officers) to carry out their financial management responsibilities. Participate in all Company staff management and development processes Ensure all direct and indirect reports in the finance function have adequate supervision, training and support; ensure that tasks are allocated and work is planned and carried out in accordance with deadlines. . click apply for full job details
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
Principal Accountant Full time: 37 hours per week Permanent Contract Cognus are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative Principal Accountant to join the Strategic Leadership Team and to lead and manage an effective finance service for the Company. Reporting jointly to the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of Finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder), this role will provide professional finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company's financial standing and provide assurance to London Borough of Sutton Commissioners to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers. We are looking for a fully qualified Accountant with proven experience of producing or being responsible for the production of accurate statutory financial statements with previous work experience as a senior Financial Accountant or similar role. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Xero and Approval Max is desirable. As the lead on the financial accounting for the Company, the post holder will be expected to ensure that the Company's accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice and lead and manage the finance team undertaking all financial activities for the Company including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks. The post holder will also lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required. The post holder must be confident in dealing with the Board and advising non-financial managers in identifying and implementing savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities. Job Summary Works jointly with the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of Finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder) to lead and manage an effective finance service for Cognus. Provide professional finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company's financial standing and to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers. Lead and manage a team undertaking all financial activities for the Company, including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks. Lead the ongoing development of the finance team and support team members to achieve high standards of performance, creating a culture that recognises and rewards high quality professional practice and encourages continuous learning. Maintain the integrity of the Company's financial records including oversight of the chart of accounts and all transactions to enable accurate and timely financial and management reporting. Ensure that there is an effective framework of governance and control for financial reporting, budget setting, monitoring of spend & forecasting, and budget management within the Company. Be accountable for the production of the statutory company accounts ensuring relevant guidance and legislation is followed, and all taxation requirements are met. Provide high quality customer-focused financial information, support and analysis that delivers useful business insights to support effective decision making. Identify financial risks and issues and contribute to their mitigation Develop high standards of financial literacy throughout the company through delivery of relevant training and guidance to finance staff, budget holders, senior management and other Company employees Work closely with partners in the London Borough of Sutton and other partners to meet all financial reporting and data submission requirements of the Company shareholders Maintain oversight of all company contracts with external providers Principle Accountabilities: General: To lead on financial accounting and ensure that the Company's accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice. To lead on the development of financial literacy across the company, supporting the achievement of Company objectives through sound financial management Financial Planning: Agree and implement payment schedules for all services commissioned from the London Borough of Sutton Implement appropriate creditor and debtor management processes, to ensure the accurate and timely recording of debtor and creditor balances, that the Company meets agreed payment terms to creditors, that aged debt is proactively managed and minimised and that bad debt is appropriately managed Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required. Forecast costs and revenues within the financial year and for future years, reporting potential risks, opportunities or challenges to Senior Managers and the Cognus Finance Committee Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies, drafting reports to senior management identifying variances, reporting on actions taken and identifying those matters requiring senior management attention Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities) Support managers to identify and implement savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities. Provide high quality financial information and analysis and undertake complex financial modelling and forecasting to support decision making and budget planning. Budget Monitoring/Financial Reporting: Prepare high quality financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis including all statutory statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow statements) Present financial reports to both finance and non-finance professionals, including members of the Management Team and the Board, on a regular basis offering insight and interpretation of the statements that supports proactive, timely and informed decision making Establish and maintain effective governance and control systems and processes for the sound financial management and stewardship of Company monies, that supports effective budget management and enables statutory reporting requirements to be met. Provide information to ensure that statutory returns, grant claims, taxation returns, relevant FOI requests and other requests for financial information are produced in a timely and accurate manner. Establish and maintain an effective quality control and compliance monitoring framework to allow early identification of financial issues and risks and seek remedial actions in the case of budget overspend Within this framework, ensure that there is review and oversight of financial balances, transactions or budget monitoring including reviews of timeliness and quality of forecasts entered by budget holders. Work with external partners where relevant to ensure that relevant financial and non-financial information is provided to support consolidation and reporting. Closure of Accounts: Coordinate and implement effective processes to manage financial year end and ensure all accounting requirements are met. Ensure budget holders are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments (accruals) are actioned in time to meet statutory deadlines for both the Company and the Shareholders. Perform month-end close processes including accurate month end accruals to ensure accurate and timely income recognition. Respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Company's current audit protocol with the aim of continually improving the Company's financial management and reporting. Ensure all work undertaken is compliant with Company financial regulations, standing orders, policies and practice, statutory requirements, and relevant accountancy bodies guidance. Maintain oversight of the Company's Balance Sheet to ensure that all balances are understood, can be supported and represent real assets or liabilities Provide financial year end information to the London Borough of Sutton for inclusion in group accounts, ensuring information provided is accurate, timely and meets relevant reporting requirements Other: To manage the Company's external contracts with providers such as the Local Authority and negotiate service level agreements, service contracts and commercial operations, resolves issues and provides a contract management check to ensure that all services are meeting contracted requirements Manage the Company's compliance with taxation requirements including VAT and Corporate Tax, seeking support and guidance from the Company auditor where required Provide appropriate support, guidance and training to enable officers (both finance and non-finance officers) to carry out their financial management responsibilities. Participate in all Company staff management and development processes Ensure all direct and indirect reports in the finance function have adequate supervision, training and support; ensure that tasks are allocated and work is planned and carried out in accordance with deadlines. . click apply for full job details
Mazars Accounting Technical Services team provides accounting technical support and advice, both internally to our members of staff and externally to our clients. They mainly support audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. The team provides financial reporting support to Mazars audit teams and clients in all strategic markets and sectors, across a number of accounting frameworks, although principally IFRS and UK GAAP. Job Purpose As an Accounting Technical Services Assistant Manager, you will primarily be responsible for managing and delivering a broad range of technical accounting assignments which address in various scenarios the practical application of financial reporting standards under IFRS and UK GAAP. You may also be called upon to support audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. Role & Responsibilities As a member of the Accounting Technical Services team, you will be part of a team that collaborates well to successfully support our colleagues and clients and will be responsible for: Addressing accounting and financial reporting technical queries; Reviewing financial statements for compliance with IFRS and FRS 102; and Providing tailored support to key audit client. Skills, Knowledge and Experience You will have a sound technical understanding from completing your ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) accounting qualification and have robust technical accounting knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK Company Law. Experience of working at an Assistant Manager level in a professional services firm, ideally within a similar financial reporting role. Experience with evaluating technical issues, analysing facts, consulting and delivering solutions to clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially writing formal reasoned technical responses. The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail. Works well with others in the team, maintaining high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Mazars Accounting Technical Services team provides accounting technical support and advice, both internally to our members of staff and externally to our clients. They mainly support audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. The team provides financial reporting support to Mazars audit teams and clients in all strategic markets and sectors, across a number of accounting frameworks, although principally IFRS and UK GAAP. Job Purpose As an Accounting Technical Services Assistant Manager, you will primarily be responsible for managing and delivering a broad range of technical accounting assignments which address in various scenarios the practical application of financial reporting standards under IFRS and UK GAAP. You may also be called upon to support audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. Role & Responsibilities As a member of the Accounting Technical Services team, you will be part of a team that collaborates well to successfully support our colleagues and clients and will be responsible for: Addressing accounting and financial reporting technical queries; Reviewing financial statements for compliance with IFRS and FRS 102; and Providing tailored support to key audit client. Skills, Knowledge and Experience You will have a sound technical understanding from completing your ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) accounting qualification and have robust technical accounting knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK Company Law. Experience of working at an Assistant Manager level in a professional services firm, ideally within a similar financial reporting role. Experience with evaluating technical issues, analysing facts, consulting and delivering solutions to clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially writing formal reasoned technical responses. The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail. Works well with others in the team, maintaining high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Are you an experienced senior leader and looking for your next exciting opportunity? Langley College is seeking an innovative and ambitious leader to join our team, providing effective strategic and operational leadership of curriculum as an Assistant Principal for English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning. About Us Langley College is part of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) which is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 3 main campuses at Langley, Windsor and Strode's College in Egham. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. Our mission is to inspire ambition and make a positive difference to lives through learning. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where everyone's skills and ideas are valued and respected. This role is based at our Langley College campus; the centre for our main vocational and technical courses including Apprenticeships, Adult Education and HE. We deliver an innovative curriculum with superb specialist facilities including latest industry standard equipment, workshops and studios. Assistant Principal - English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning You will be the College lead for curriculum management, operation and quality assurance for our English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning provision. You will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of an effective curriculum strategy for the provision and will ensure effective operation of curriculum and quality systems, guaranteeing that they are used to continuously improve learning and performance. We are looking for someone who can build and lead the English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning team, supporting their quality improvement, planning and student management. We seek someone who has significant experience in managing curriculum and quality at a senior level within the further education sector. You will also be passionate about developing a high performing, supportive and challenging culture for staff and learners based upon the core college values, Mission and Vision and in keeping with sector leading best practice. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Please note there will be a requirement to travel to all sites within the College Group for this role. Our staff benefit from: Excellent work/life balance Free on-site parking at all college sites Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance NUS cards offering a wide range of discounts On-site Costa Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site. Please be advised that the vacancy will close at midday on Friday 4th March 2022. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th March 2022. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Mar 02, 2022
Full time
Are you an experienced senior leader and looking for your next exciting opportunity? Langley College is seeking an innovative and ambitious leader to join our team, providing effective strategic and operational leadership of curriculum as an Assistant Principal for English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning. About Us Langley College is part of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) which is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 3 main campuses at Langley, Windsor and Strode's College in Egham. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. Our mission is to inspire ambition and make a positive difference to lives through learning. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where everyone's skills and ideas are valued and respected. This role is based at our Langley College campus; the centre for our main vocational and technical courses including Apprenticeships, Adult Education and HE. We deliver an innovative curriculum with superb specialist facilities including latest industry standard equipment, workshops and studios. Assistant Principal - English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning You will be the College lead for curriculum management, operation and quality assurance for our English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning provision. You will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of an effective curriculum strategy for the provision and will ensure effective operation of curriculum and quality systems, guaranteeing that they are used to continuously improve learning and performance. We are looking for someone who can build and lead the English, Maths, ESOL and Adult Learning team, supporting their quality improvement, planning and student management. We seek someone who has significant experience in managing curriculum and quality at a senior level within the further education sector. You will also be passionate about developing a high performing, supportive and challenging culture for staff and learners based upon the core college values, Mission and Vision and in keeping with sector leading best practice. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Please note there will be a requirement to travel to all sites within the College Group for this role. Our staff benefit from: Excellent work/life balance Free on-site parking at all college sites Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance NUS cards offering a wide range of discounts On-site Costa Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site. Please be advised that the vacancy will close at midday on Friday 4th March 2022. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th March 2022. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Mazars' specialist Accounting Technical Services team provides accounting technical support and advice, both internally to our members of staff and externally to our clients. The team are renowned for their practical approach when facing complex technical accounting issues. The Accounting Technical Services team mainly supports audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. The team provides financial reporting support to Mazars audit teams and clients in all strategic markets and sectors, across a number of accounting frameworks, although principally IFRS and UK GAAP. In addition, the Accounting Technical Services team provides financial reporting advisory services to non-audit clients covering a wide range of specialist areas such as: finance director support, including on-site / secondment support, technical accounting advisory - GAAP conversions, technical opinions, accounts preparation, IPO flotation support, preparation of complex group consolidations and training. Job Purpose As an Accounting Technical Services Manager, you will primarily be responsible for managing and delivering a broad range of technical accounting assignments which address in various scenarios the practical application of financial reporting standards under IFRS and UK GAAP. You may also be called upon to support audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. Role & Responsibilities As a member of the Accounting Technical Services team, you will be part of a team that collaborates well to successfully support our colleagues and clients and will be responsible for: Assisting with the delivery of accounting advisory client engagements, including often acting as the day-to-day lead on client engagements; Preparing advice for review and to provide to clients with advice on a variety of technical accounting issues; Analysing client transactions or structures and providing detailed technical accounting analysis, including drafting formal accounting opinions; Assisting clients in their implementation programme for new accounting standards or a new accounting framework; Representing Mazars when on secondment to clients; Assisting with the identification of business development opportunities and responding to client proposals; and Working effectively as a team member sharing knowledge and responsibility and updating senior members on progress. You may also be required to provide technical accounting support to our audit teams across the UK which includes: Addressing accounting and financial reporting technical queries; Reviewing financial statements for compliance with IFRS and FRS 102; and Providing tailored support to key audit client. Skills, Knowledge and Experience You will have a sound technical understanding from completing your ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) accounting qualification and have robust technical accounting knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK Company Law. Experience of working at an Assistant Manager level in a professional services firm, ideally within a similar financial reporting role. Experience with evaluating technical issues, analysing facts, consulting and delivering solutions to clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially writing formal reasoned technical responses. Experience of writing technical publications will be beneficial. The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail. Works well with others in the team, maintaining high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development. Experience of working with industry and services clients. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Mazars' specialist Accounting Technical Services team provides accounting technical support and advice, both internally to our members of staff and externally to our clients. The team are renowned for their practical approach when facing complex technical accounting issues. The Accounting Technical Services team mainly supports audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. The team provides financial reporting support to Mazars audit teams and clients in all strategic markets and sectors, across a number of accounting frameworks, although principally IFRS and UK GAAP. In addition, the Accounting Technical Services team provides financial reporting advisory services to non-audit clients covering a wide range of specialist areas such as: finance director support, including on-site / secondment support, technical accounting advisory - GAAP conversions, technical opinions, accounts preparation, IPO flotation support, preparation of complex group consolidations and training. Job Purpose As an Accounting Technical Services Manager, you will primarily be responsible for managing and delivering a broad range of technical accounting assignments which address in various scenarios the practical application of financial reporting standards under IFRS and UK GAAP. You may also be called upon to support audit and assurance work by providing assistance to Mazars' staff nationally on a number of diverse areas. Role & Responsibilities As a member of the Accounting Technical Services team, you will be part of a team that collaborates well to successfully support our colleagues and clients and will be responsible for: Assisting with the delivery of accounting advisory client engagements, including often acting as the day-to-day lead on client engagements; Preparing advice for review and to provide to clients with advice on a variety of technical accounting issues; Analysing client transactions or structures and providing detailed technical accounting analysis, including drafting formal accounting opinions; Assisting clients in their implementation programme for new accounting standards or a new accounting framework; Representing Mazars when on secondment to clients; Assisting with the identification of business development opportunities and responding to client proposals; and Working effectively as a team member sharing knowledge and responsibility and updating senior members on progress. You may also be required to provide technical accounting support to our audit teams across the UK which includes: Addressing accounting and financial reporting technical queries; Reviewing financial statements for compliance with IFRS and FRS 102; and Providing tailored support to key audit client. Skills, Knowledge and Experience You will have a sound technical understanding from completing your ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) accounting qualification and have robust technical accounting knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK Company Law. Experience of working at an Assistant Manager level in a professional services firm, ideally within a similar financial reporting role. Experience with evaluating technical issues, analysing facts, consulting and delivering solutions to clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially writing formal reasoned technical responses. Experience of writing technical publications will be beneficial. The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail. Works well with others in the team, maintaining high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development. Experience of working with industry and services clients. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
Andel Ltd is an established Company in the fields of gas, oil & water leak detection, oil storage compliance, tank works and Interceptor and Drainage services. We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant that sits between the Accounts Admin and the Financial Controller and also provide support to the Financial Director. A team player with great communication skills, energy and drive, you will have an investigative, detailed and meticulous approach to your work. With good planning and organisational skills, you will be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work calmly under pressure to meet deadlines. Responsibilities: Matching of all invoices with Purchase Orders & Delivery Notes Numbers. Ensuring that the above are signed off by either the MD or Technical Director. Inputting signed off invoices onto Microsoft Navision. Control of Credit Cards issued to site engineers. Compilation of accruals for the FD. To provide assistance in meeting the company's Quality Assurance and Environmental Management systems objectives. Checking of supplier statements. Preparation of monthly payment list. Making monthly credit card payments. Progressing and Collection of Unpaid Invoices. Uploading invoices to and reconciling accounts with Invoice Discounting Facility. Credit Control. Posting cash paid, cash received, nominal payments and nominal receipts. Preparing accrual and prepayment schedules. Assisting in preparing management accounts to trial balance stage. Qualifications and attributes: A fundamental understanding of accounting principals and possibly working towards an accounts qualification. Microsoft excel and word skills Previous experience within a traditional Finance function including Accounts payable Previous experience with Microsoft Navision or Business Central is essential for this role.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Andel Ltd is an established Company in the fields of gas, oil & water leak detection, oil storage compliance, tank works and Interceptor and Drainage services. We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant that sits between the Accounts Admin and the Financial Controller and also provide support to the Financial Director. A team player with great communication skills, energy and drive, you will have an investigative, detailed and meticulous approach to your work. With good planning and organisational skills, you will be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work calmly under pressure to meet deadlines. Responsibilities: Matching of all invoices with Purchase Orders & Delivery Notes Numbers. Ensuring that the above are signed off by either the MD or Technical Director. Inputting signed off invoices onto Microsoft Navision. Control of Credit Cards issued to site engineers. Compilation of accruals for the FD. To provide assistance in meeting the company's Quality Assurance and Environmental Management systems objectives. Checking of supplier statements. Preparation of monthly payment list. Making monthly credit card payments. Progressing and Collection of Unpaid Invoices. Uploading invoices to and reconciling accounts with Invoice Discounting Facility. Credit Control. Posting cash paid, cash received, nominal payments and nominal receipts. Preparing accrual and prepayment schedules. Assisting in preparing management accounts to trial balance stage. Qualifications and attributes: A fundamental understanding of accounting principals and possibly working towards an accounts qualification. Microsoft excel and word skills Previous experience within a traditional Finance function including Accounts payable Previous experience with Microsoft Navision or Business Central is essential for this role.
