Skilled Careers
Skilled Careers are working alongside a national property services contractor who is looking to recruit a Contracts Manager in the Guildford/Farnham area Managing a contract of over 5,000 properties as well as a team of supervisors and operatives, the role is to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the contract, to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction are attained consistently, whilst ensuring the service delivered achieves agreed levels of profitability. Key Responsibilities: To work in partnership with the clients to exceed operational and business expectations. Overall responsibility for management and motivation of full-time staff and contractors. To ensure profit and performance targets are achieved. Liaise and develop relationships with the client's representatives and resident groups. Monitor the performance of the contract and ensure that Key Performance Indicators are achieved. Manage resources to ensure efficiency and contractual obligations are maintained. Monitor progress of the contract to ensure the completed works are correct and to the agreed specification standard Monitor quality, safety and environment and promote a safety culture within the business unit. Manage a team of Contract Supervisors / Supervisors and liaise with Administrators and Resident Liaison Officers to ensure contractual expectations are met along with responsibility for the mentoring and development of employees. Ensuring works are completed on time and to a high-quality standard Maintain and develop reports on progress and performance of contract. Monitor management systems and process to ensure that they are maintained, and targets are achieved. Key Knowledge Formal qualification and training within the Construction industry. Understanding of all principles within contract management. The ability to adapt to busy workload. Ability to prioritise to meet an ever-changing schedule and demands Strong management skills and the ability to motivate a team at all levels. Experience within a result driven business. Ability to be innovative and creative to resolve complex issues Knowledge of building maintenance and repairs Trade background preferred General Health and Safety, IOSH, CSCS, Scaffold Management, SMSTS Key Skills Good communicator IT literate Systems driven Proactive ther Key Information. Manage communication and information transfer with other teams to ensure efficient working To complete work sheets and reports as required. Must be prepared to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding and work in confined spaces and in a variety of work conditions that may prevail at that time. Working as an integral team member as well as a mentor and coach to apprentices and colleagues To adhere to and comply with Company HR Policies and Health and Safety legislation including necessary inspections such as scaffolds, works in progress and operative / subcontractors to ensure company compliance. To carry out and promote the employer's policy regarding Equal Opportunities Accepting jobs in any area required by your line managers Encompass Company change, including any training where necessary with positive attitude. Must be prepared to comply with all company policies and procedures Follow and support policies, procedures, initiatives, and work instructions related to sustainability improvement and environmental compliance. To undertake such duties, which are commensurate with the post from time to time at the direction of line managers. To have a flexible approach and undertake any tasks that maybe required as part of the role. We work with some of the UK's largest building owners, landlords, facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors. We are a value led business, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all.
Skilled Careers are working alongside a national property services contractor who is looking to recruit a Contracts Manager in the Guildford/Farnham area Managing a contract of over 5,000 properties as well as a team of supervisors and operatives, the role is to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the contract, to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction are attained consistently, whilst ensuring the service delivered achieves agreed levels of profitability. Key Responsibilities: To work in partnership with the clients to exceed operational and business expectations. Overall responsibility for management and motivation of full-time staff and contractors. To ensure profit and performance targets are achieved. Liaise and develop relationships with the client's representatives and resident groups. Monitor the performance of the contract and ensure that Key Performance Indicators are achieved. Manage resources to ensure efficiency and contractual obligations are maintained. Monitor progress of the contract to ensure the completed works are correct and to the agreed specification standard Monitor quality, safety and environment and promote a safety culture within the business unit. Manage a team of Contract Supervisors / Supervisors and liaise with Administrators and Resident Liaison Officers to ensure contractual expectations are met along with responsibility for the mentoring and development of employees. Ensuring works are completed on time and to a high-quality standard Maintain and develop reports on progress and performance of contract. Monitor management systems and process to ensure that they are maintained, and targets are achieved. Key Knowledge Formal qualification and training within the Construction industry. Understanding of all principles within contract management. The ability to adapt to busy workload. Ability to prioritise to meet an ever-changing schedule and demands Strong management skills and the ability to motivate a team at all levels. Experience within a result driven business. Ability to be innovative and creative to resolve complex issues Knowledge of building maintenance and repairs Trade background preferred General Health and Safety, IOSH, CSCS, Scaffold Management, SMSTS Key Skills Good communicator IT literate Systems driven Proactive ther Key Information. Manage communication and information transfer with other teams to ensure efficient working To complete work sheets and reports as required. Must be prepared to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding and work in confined spaces and in a variety of work conditions that may prevail at that time. Working as an integral team member as well as a mentor and coach to apprentices and colleagues To adhere to and comply with Company HR Policies and Health and Safety legislation including necessary inspections such as scaffolds, works in progress and operative / subcontractors to ensure company compliance. To carry out and promote the employer's policy regarding Equal Opportunities Accepting jobs in any area required by your line managers Encompass Company change, including any training where necessary with positive attitude. Must be prepared to comply with all company policies and procedures Follow and support policies, procedures, initiatives, and work instructions related to sustainability improvement and environmental compliance. To undertake such duties, which are commensurate with the post from time to time at the direction of line managers. To have a flexible approach and undertake any tasks that maybe required as part of the role. We work with some of the UK's largest building owners, landlords, facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors. We are a value led business, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all.
Ballinger Group
The role is responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and strategic development of the company's IT infrastructure, software ecosystem, and digital assets. Their role encompasses asset management, systems administration, vendor coordination, cybersecurity governance, and support for internal and external audits. They ensure that all technology-related operations run efficiently, securely, and in alignment with organizational goals. Core Responsibilities Asset Management The role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of all technology assets across the business, including: Software: Tracking deployment, renewals, and compliance of all business applications. Hardware: Managing procurement, allocation, maintenance, and retirement of company devices. Licences: Maintaining accurate records of software licensing, ensuring compliance, and forecasting renewal needs. Procurement: Overseeing IT procurement processes, negotiating vendor contracts, and managing purchase approvals. Support and Systems Administration The role provides hands on operational support, ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services and user experience across all business systems. Responsibilities include: Vendor Management The IT Project and Systems Manager acts as the key liaison between the company and its technology service providers. You will be responsible for evaluating performance, managing contracts, and ensuring service level adherence with: This includes regular reviews, performance tracking, and escalation handling to maintain strong vendor relationships. Cybersecurity & Risk Management The IT Project and Systems Manager leads the company's cybersecurity posture and risk management framework, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Responsibilities include: Developing, maintaining, and enforcing IT Security Policies. Managing the Cyber Awareness Training platform and driving employee participation and completion rates. Coordinating penetration testing activities and ensuring identified vulnerabilities are remediated promptly. Tracking and managing vulnerability assessments and mitigation activities. Contributing to the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for IT risk management. Overseeing Third Party Risk Assessments for external vendors and service providers. Providing support in the investigation and response to security incidents in collaboration with internal and external partners. Attestations and Audits The role supports and coordinates all IT related attestations and compliance audits, ensuring timely responses and maintaining evidence of compliance. Areas of involvement include: SWIFT DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) ISO 27001 Certification Other IT Related Audits (as required) The role collaborates with auditors, compliance officers, and leadership to ensure controls are effective and audit readiness is maintained year round. Strategic and Leadership Responsibilities Developing and executing IT and cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives. Identifying technology trends and recommending innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency. Providing guidance, documentation, and training to enhance technical literacy across the organization. Ensuring IT operations support business continuity and disaster recovery requirements. Core Technical Skills Windows ecosystem expertise - administration, troubleshooting and deployment across Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments. Microsoft 365 administration - proficiency with Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, licensing, security, and compliance configurations. Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager - device enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, conditional access, and application deployment. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - monitoring, incident handling, patching coordination, and policy tuning. ISO 27001 awareness - understanding of ISMS controls, risk management, evidence requirements, audit preparation and operational security processes. Wi Fi infrastructure knowledge - SSID configuration, authentication methods, troubleshooting coverage and performance issues. Firewall administration - experience with rulesets, VPNs, NAT, monitoring, and coordinating changes with MSPs or vendors. Asset Management expertise - ownership of the full lifecycle including procurement, deployment, tracking, offboarding, and disposal aligned with BYOD and corporate device policies. Support & Vendor Management Experience managing third party desktop support providers - SLAs, ticket escalations, service reviews, documentation, and quality control. Ability to define and enforce BYOD policies - security requirements, onboarding/offboarding, compliance checks. Strong stakeholder communication skills - translating technical needs into business context for non technical teams. Tools & Platform Proficiency Natterbox - telephony configuration, user provisioning, call flow adjustments, troubleshooting. (Optional) Slack - workspace administration, channel governance, integrations and security controls. DocuSign - user management, document workflows, templates, and audit trails. (Optional) Office 365 suite - Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and productivity management. Kaspr, Lusha, LinkedIn Sales Navigator - understanding of integration, access management, and data control (especially for sales teams). (Optional) NinjaOne - RMM monitoring, alerting, patching, endpoint automation. SecurityHQ - working with SOC dashboards, incident triage, communication with SOC analysts. Business Cube - familiarity with ERP/CRM workflow support and user provisioning. Lenovo management tools - fleet management, warranty support, hardware lifecycle processes. Benefits Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plans Training & Development
The role is responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and strategic development of the company's IT infrastructure, software ecosystem, and digital assets. Their role encompasses asset management, systems administration, vendor coordination, cybersecurity governance, and support for internal and external audits. They ensure that all technology-related operations run efficiently, securely, and in alignment with organizational goals. Core Responsibilities Asset Management The role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of all technology assets across the business, including: Software: Tracking deployment, renewals, and compliance of all business applications. Hardware: Managing procurement, allocation, maintenance, and retirement of company devices. Licences: Maintaining accurate records of software licensing, ensuring compliance, and forecasting renewal needs. Procurement: Overseeing IT procurement processes, negotiating vendor contracts, and managing purchase approvals. Support and Systems Administration The role provides hands on operational support, ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services and user experience across all business systems. Responsibilities include: Vendor Management The IT Project and Systems Manager acts as the key liaison between the company and its technology service providers. You will be responsible for evaluating performance, managing contracts, and ensuring service level adherence with: This includes regular reviews, performance tracking, and escalation handling to maintain strong vendor relationships. Cybersecurity & Risk Management The IT Project and Systems Manager leads the company's cybersecurity posture and risk management framework, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Responsibilities include: Developing, maintaining, and enforcing IT Security Policies. Managing the Cyber Awareness Training platform and driving employee participation and completion rates. Coordinating penetration testing activities and ensuring identified vulnerabilities are remediated promptly. Tracking and managing vulnerability assessments and mitigation activities. Contributing to the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for IT risk management. Overseeing Third Party Risk Assessments for external vendors and service providers. Providing support in the investigation and response to security incidents in collaboration with internal and external partners. Attestations and Audits The role supports and coordinates all IT related attestations and compliance audits, ensuring timely responses and maintaining evidence of compliance. Areas of involvement include: SWIFT DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) ISO 27001 Certification Other IT Related Audits (as required) The role collaborates with auditors, compliance officers, and leadership to ensure controls are effective and audit readiness is maintained year round. Strategic and Leadership Responsibilities Developing and executing IT and cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives. Identifying technology trends and recommending innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency. Providing guidance, documentation, and training to enhance technical literacy across the organization. Ensuring IT operations support business continuity and disaster recovery requirements. Core Technical Skills Windows ecosystem expertise - administration, troubleshooting and deployment across Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments. Microsoft 365 administration - proficiency with Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, licensing, security, and compliance configurations. Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager - device enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, conditional access, and application deployment. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - monitoring, incident handling, patching coordination, and policy tuning. ISO 27001 awareness - understanding of ISMS controls, risk management, evidence requirements, audit preparation and operational security processes. Wi Fi infrastructure knowledge - SSID configuration, authentication methods, troubleshooting coverage and performance issues. Firewall administration - experience with rulesets, VPNs, NAT, monitoring, and coordinating changes with MSPs or vendors. Asset Management expertise - ownership of the full lifecycle including procurement, deployment, tracking, offboarding, and disposal aligned with BYOD and corporate device policies. Support & Vendor Management Experience managing third party desktop support providers - SLAs, ticket escalations, service reviews, documentation, and quality control. Ability to define and enforce BYOD policies - security requirements, onboarding/offboarding, compliance checks. Strong stakeholder communication skills - translating technical needs into business context for non technical teams. Tools & Platform Proficiency Natterbox - telephony configuration, user provisioning, call flow adjustments, troubleshooting. (Optional) Slack - workspace administration, channel governance, integrations and security controls. DocuSign - user management, document workflows, templates, and audit trails. (Optional) Office 365 suite - Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and productivity management. Kaspr, Lusha, LinkedIn Sales Navigator - understanding of integration, access management, and data control (especially for sales teams). (Optional) NinjaOne - RMM monitoring, alerting, patching, endpoint automation. SecurityHQ - working with SOC dashboards, incident triage, communication with SOC analysts. Business Cube - familiarity with ERP/CRM workflow support and user provisioning. Lenovo management tools - fleet management, warranty support, hardware lifecycle processes. Benefits Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plans Training & Development
HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY PURLEY WAY
About Us Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated Outstanding in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time with currently over 570 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6. The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: "Excellence for All". Summary Do you have experience with finance management in either a professional or school capacity? Our thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as Finance Officer to oversee financial duties across Harris Primary Academy Purley Way on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The actual salary for this role will be £26,804.88-£28,381.95 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Creating purchase orders Obtaining authorisation for, coding and posting purchase invoices Checking of all deliveries to the Academy, liaising with site staff as to distribution of order Raising cheques / BACS for purchase invoices Making payments Journal entries on accounting system Cash / bank reconciliation and reports Collecting money from students for educational visits Reconciling the petty cash on a monthly basis Reconciliation of academy credit card Liaison with cost centre budget holders Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register Academy banking Assisting Finance Business Partner in monthly balance sheet reconciliations Dealing with incoming and outgoing finance post To administer finances in relation to peripatetic music tuition, music subsidies and Food Technology consumable costs Raising sales invoices for lettings Banking of cash and cheques Supporting the Academy in finding ways to raise capital funding Creating a business plan for lettings and liaising with the Executive Principal to action Supporting any Academy training events that may raise capital Giving financial support for any capital spend projects Finding ways in which the Academy can get better value for money, through better procurement or other innovative ideas Working with Federation Business Partner and Principal in agreeing priorities for expenditure and monitoring the effectiveness of spending and usage of resources to ensure value for money Ensuring all matters regarding Academy insurance are dealt with in line with Federation procedures Ensuring the academy's financial procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidelines, Academies financial regulations and guidelines set out in the academy's policies and procedures Providing statistical information as required by the DCSF, other funding providers and Principal Familiarity with all the different funding streams that make up the academy budget and be aware of who has direct responsibility for each one Supporting the process of and responding to audit reports and implementation of recommendation Reading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and check the Academies compliance reporting any concerns to the Finance Business Partner and the Principal Overseeing all contracts, register at the Academy, ensuring all information is kept up to date Monitoring financial and quality issues relating to academy meals contract Managing payroll, liaising with EPM as required Working with Federation Estates Managers, Projects Team and procurement to check best value for money when the Academy is considering new contracts or services Working with FBP when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectations Communicating any concerns regarding contracts with suppliers as required Supporting in any tendering process Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A level or equivalent Knowledge of school finance systems Knowledge of a variety of financial recording systems Knowledge of the budget setting process Understanding of the role and function of external audit At least three years' experience working in a finance department Experience of working within financial controls Experience of assisting with budget setting and budget management For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
About Us Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated Outstanding in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time with currently over 570 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6. The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: "Excellence for All". Summary Do you have experience with finance management in either a professional or school capacity? Our thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as Finance Officer to oversee financial duties across Harris Primary Academy Purley Way on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The actual salary for this role will be £26,804.88-£28,381.95 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Creating purchase orders Obtaining authorisation for, coding and posting purchase invoices Checking of all deliveries to the Academy, liaising with site staff as to distribution of order Raising cheques / BACS for purchase invoices Making payments Journal entries on accounting system Cash / bank reconciliation and reports Collecting money from students for educational visits Reconciling the petty cash on a monthly basis Reconciliation of academy credit card Liaison with cost centre budget holders Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register Academy banking Assisting Finance Business Partner in monthly balance sheet reconciliations Dealing with incoming and outgoing finance post To administer finances in relation to peripatetic music tuition, music subsidies and Food Technology consumable costs Raising sales invoices for lettings Banking of cash and cheques Supporting the Academy in finding ways to raise capital funding Creating a business plan for lettings and liaising with the Executive Principal to action Supporting any Academy training events that may raise capital Giving financial support for any capital spend projects Finding ways in which the Academy can get better value for money, through better procurement or other innovative ideas Working with Federation Business Partner and Principal in agreeing priorities for expenditure and monitoring the effectiveness of spending and usage of resources to ensure value for money Ensuring all matters regarding Academy insurance are dealt with in line with Federation procedures Ensuring the academy's financial procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidelines, Academies financial regulations and guidelines set out in the academy's policies and procedures Providing statistical information as required by the DCSF, other funding providers and Principal Familiarity with all the different funding streams that make up the academy budget and be aware of who has direct responsibility for each one Supporting the process of and responding to audit reports and implementation of recommendation Reading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and check the Academies compliance reporting any concerns to the Finance Business Partner and the Principal Overseeing all contracts, register at the Academy, ensuring all information is kept up to date Monitoring financial and quality issues relating to academy meals contract Managing payroll, liaising with EPM as required Working with Federation Estates Managers, Projects Team and procurement to check best value for money when the Academy is considering new contracts or services Working with FBP when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectations Communicating any concerns regarding contracts with suppliers as required Supporting in any tendering process Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A level or equivalent Knowledge of school finance systems Knowledge of a variety of financial recording systems Knowledge of the budget setting process Understanding of the role and function of external audit At least three years' experience working in a finance department Experience of working within financial controls Experience of assisting with budget setting and budget management For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
