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Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Senior ASB Officer on a 3 months contract with a possibility of further extension. Responsibilities Operational Oversight: Manage and coordinate the CCTV team, addressing staffing gaps and operational challenges. Ensure the effective delivery of ASB and Noise & Nuisance services during this interim period. Service Continuity: Provide strategic and operational support to the Head of Service. Act as the point of escalation for complex cases in ASB and Noise & Nuisance. Resource Management: Address capacity issues within the CCTV team and develop contingency plans to maintain service delivery. Ensure that all available resources are optimally utilised to manage current and anticipated pressures. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external partners to ensure a co-ordinated response to ASB, Noise & Nuisance. Support resident engagement and uphold community safety priorities. Support HOS with managing SLA demands and ensure service alignment. Policy Implementation Support: Oversee the operational aspects of implementing the Borough-wide PSPO. Prepare for and manage the introduct. If this sounds good to you so far, please apply for immediate contact or call us directly.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:37 Working Hours per Week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 29th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Leicestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highway Lawyer to join its supportive and well established Environment & Property legal team. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong background in planning and development law who is looking to work on a high quality, varied and influential caseload. You will play a key role in advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that directly shape growth, infrastructure and communities across Leicestershire. About the Role To be a planning and highways specialist assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective in house legal service to the County Council and in particular to the County Council's planning, highways and environment, and related functions within the responsibility of the Director of Environment and Transport. The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including planning committee work, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals. Highways and infrastructure matters form part of the role where they support planning and development activity. We welcome applications from candidates with local authority or private practice experience, who are confident advising at Member level, comfortable attending planning committees, and able to provide clear, practical and solution focused legal advice. Why join us? A planning focused role with meaningful involvement in development and infrastructure projects Regular exposure to planning committees and strategic decision making A supportive and collaborative legal team with strong professional leadership Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues, commensurate with experience The Environment & Property Team comprises a mix of experienced lawyers and support staff and offers a positive working environment where professional development is encouraged. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must have: Professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister entitled to practice, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Associate or Graduate Member working towards admission as a Fellow. Demonstrable recent experience of planning and highway law to include: Advising and attending as legal representative at planning committees. Drafting and negotiating and advising upon S106 planning agreements and highway infrastructure agreements. Providing legal advice at senior officer and Member level and advocacy on planning and highway enforcement matters. Experience or knowledge of highways and infrastructure agreements (including sections 38 and 278). Confident and comfortable in the conduct of complex and fast moving negotiations in relation to all aspects of planning and highways matters. Able to use IT applications including a computerised case management and legal research and time recording systems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members, colleagues, customers and internal and external stakeholders and to persuade and influence an appropriate outcome. Ability to research and assimilate information rapidly and present effective client focused solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner and to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision to achieve objectives and deadlines. Up to date legal knowledge in one or more of S106 planning agreements, S38 & S278 agreements, flooding/drainage, rights of way, road traffic, commons and village greens applications/matters. Possession of a current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader Telephone: Email: How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Transforming the digital products supporting our Functions is a critical enabler of success. This is a dynamic environment, and as such the Product Owner will be crucial in helping to define the digitally enabled future of Global Risk function at BCG. To help execute this transformation, we are seeking a Product Owner that will lead the digitization of our Global Risk Control Monitoring capabilities. The Product Owner will take end-to-end ownership of Sprint goals, set product roadmap and vision, and drive value realization by translating the customer voice from Risk and across various functions to shape priorities, backlog, product features, and drive innovation for our functional partners. These products include custom dashboards and analytics to track, manage and enable cross-functional teams to take action on emerging and systemic risks. Global Risk Control Monitoring is essential to a wide stakeholder group from Global Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, HR and other business functions. The product owner will engage with stakeholders at all levels of seniority and ensure the minimum standards are clear, measures align and evolve with Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and stakeholder priorities, appropriate data is acquired and maintained, and that data-driven insights are surfaced intuitively so that individual risk owners to take quick and clear action to address risk. Working with a cross-functional squad, you will coordinate closely with your Portfolio Lead to stay aligned on business goals and make sure you are progressing and delivering against them. You will also represent the voices of two distinct customer groups: (I) The Global Risk Function, including CRO priorities, and (II) Front-Line functional Risk Owners who take actions to manage and mitigate various risks across BCG. A successful Product Owner will effectively communicate the needs of these customer groups to drive a shared understanding across the team. To get this work done, you will own and prioritize the backlog of user stories that your Squad members will use to inform their work, and be responsible for supporting and motivating your squad members as a highly-effective team. Among your responsibilities, you will: Deliver business results and customer value Ensure that the product build is iterative and release new features to create customer value Track adoption and performance to inform future work Deliver on specific and measurable KPIs to be defined for your Product(s) Manage relevant budget processes and supporting Portfolio Lead in annual funding process Represent the voice of two distinct customer groups: Engage cross-functional group of front-line Risk Owners to understand where and how to best surface Risk Controls insights to intuitively manage risk and drive action Partner with the Global Risk team to understand emerging requirements (e.g. new legislation, policy changes, or other emergent risks) and ensure they're captured within our suite of Monitoring Controls Align with Data, BI&A and a cross-functional teams that own the data behind Risk Measures to understand and plan for any changes related to data structure or ingestion frameworks Pro-actively seek customer feedback and leverage both empirical and qualitative data to assess adoption, performance and inform prioritization of new measures, features, and alerts Determine tradeoffs involving customer value, cost, and speed to execution Facilitate product demos to empower Portfolio team with real-time feedback from customers Oversee outcome delivered by the Squad Prioritize work through a well-organized backlog of user stories and clearly communicating what needs to be done and by when Define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria based on business & customer needs Support and enable the Squad to get its work done Regularly engage with the Squad to offer feedback on work-in-progress and clarify requirements Engage with Tech Area Lead and Portfolio Lead regarding resourcing and functional engagement Provide feedback as part of performance management of Squad members and other members of the Portfolio Set an overall vision to direct and inform the Squad's work Work closely with the Product Portfolio Lead to understand and drive alignment on the Portfolio's business strategy, goals, and objectives Translate Portfolio objectives into a clear vision (e.g., via KPIs, sprint goals) for your Squad to inform the creation and prioritization of the Squad's backlog of work Share information about the Squad's output and priorities with other Product Owners to ensure alignment across the organization Enable the organization's new way of working Model behaviors to support the organization's transformation to a new way of working Actively create and maintain a Squad culture based on the organization and Agile behaviors Provide informal and formal feedback within context of larger performance management system YOU'RE GOOD AT Visualizing Data and Insights to drive intuitive action across multiple customer groups Being customer-focused and dedicated to understanding customer needs and requirements Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Leading, directing, and empowering team members without formal management authority Acting as a connector to bring together multiple Customer voices into a single product Working with ambiguous requirements and multi-disciplinary teams Influencing stakeholders up to the senior levels of the organization Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Looking for opportunities to innovate and get things done better and faster What You'll Bring Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner A passion for Risk and compliance topics 7+ years' relevant experience in Digital Products / IT organizations Familiarity with reporting tools, Data Lakes, and Data Marts Understanding of Agile principles and ways of working Understanding of technology enabled business transformation, Digital transformation, Organizational transformation, and delivering enterprise-level IT and Digital projects Divergent thinker who can converge ideas into tangible products Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Experience in consulting is a plus Who You'll Work With Global Risk as a customer, translating its voice and emergent needs (e.g. new measures / regulations) into user stories Cross-functional front-line action owners as a customer regarding their workflows to understand how, where, and when to surface insights to drive intuitive action around Risk Squad members to ensure they have a shared understanding of the work Scrum Leads, who act as your right hand to remove impediments assist with Agile ceremonies Other Product Owners within BCG, to unlock data needs, share best practices and ensure alignment between squads Agile Coaches for guidance on Agile ways of working and to promote agility within your team Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leaders for technical solutioning and delivery Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

About Us Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens. The foundations of achieving our vision are: Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership and coaching. From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality. Summary We are looking to hire casual Exam Invigilators for various exam periods to help to supervise the conduct of students in examinations at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden. Hours of work will be as notified in advance by the Examinations Officer. Main Areas of Responsibility You will support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues and other examination processes, with activities including: Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with irregularities Checking attendance during examinations Recording details of late arrivals Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations and supervising candidates outside examination venues Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination Assisting with the preparation of script envelopes Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and that they leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment before examinations, and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate Assisting with the preparation of seating plans Qualifications & Experience For this role, you will need: Access to an email account so invigilation schedules can be arranged with the Examinations Officer A positive interest in young people and their education The ability to be flexible Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail Confident communication skills A firm but fair attitude The ability to work well under pressure Physical fitness appropriate to tasks required (exam papers can be heavy in bulk, and there is a lot of walking involved) 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.

Chair to the Board of Trustees Creative Support is a national not-for-profit social care and supported housing provider with charitable status. We deliver personalised care and support for younger and older adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities and those at risk of homelessness or social exclusion. Creative Support is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees with expertise across social care, health, housing, finance, legal and related fields. As our current Chair approaches the end of her term, we are seeking a new Chair with senior social care experience and a strong understanding of commissioning, quality, risk, workforce, regulation and partnership working. The ideal candidate will champion our values and mission and lead with clarity and compassion. About Creative Support: We are one of the UK's largest social care providers, supporting over 6,000 people each year across 70 local authorities and employing around 5,000 staff. With an annual turnover of £197 million, we are also a registered social housing provider with over 1,000 supported housing units and significant housing assets. We are an Investor in People Gold employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an inclusive organisation committed to increasing Board representation from BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, with zero tolerance for discrimination. Our Mission and Values: Creative Support promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and others to meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We provide high quality homes and support, enabling people to say: I live my best life in a place I call home I feel listened to, respected and valued I enjoy choices and rights and have control over my life I am supported to feel safe I am doing the things that matter to me I enjoy relationships with others I am connected to my community I am supported with my wellbeing I feel able to reach my full potential Our We Care values underpin everything we do at Creative Support. We are: Welcoming, Empowering, Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful, Effective. About the Role: The Chair is responsible for leading the Board, ensuring effective governance, and holding the Chief Executive and Board to account for delivering our mission, vision and strategy. The role involves providing inclusive leadership, ensuring Trustees understand their responsibilities, and working closely with the Executive Team to offer oversight, support and constructive challenge. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with senior-level social care expertise, a commitment to our charitable purpose and person-centred values, and a belief in co-production with the people we support. The Chair must demonstrate vision, sound judgement and an inclusive, respectful leadership style. The Chair is expected to commit sufficient time to: Attend six annual Board meetings, and relevant committee meetings (typically 2-3 hours in duration); Prepare thoroughly for meetings, including reading papers in advance; Lead the induction, support and supervision of Trustees; Undertake appraisal and support of the Chief Executive Officer; Act as an ambassador for Creative Support at internal and external events. Visit national services and engage with staff, the people who we support, and tenants. The estimated time commitment for the Chair is approximately 4 days per month/48 days per year, although this may increase in response to organisational needs or during periods of change. Appointments are made for an initial period of 3 years and are subject to an annual appraisal. Terms begin at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in which the Chair is appointed. The role of Chair of the Board of Trustees is remunerated in recognition of the significant time, responsibility and contribution required. The current remuneration for the Chair is £12,000 per annum, payable in monthly instalments of £1,000. This payment is taxable and is processed through the organisation's payroll. Trustees, including the Chair, are appointed as office holders and are therefore neither workers nor employees. Remuneration arrangements are subject to periodic review in line with the organisation's governance and remuneration policies. We also pay all reasonable expenses associated with the role, including travel, overnight accommodation, subsistence and child care expenses if needed. Appointment will be made subject to the following satisfactory checks: References Declarations of Interest Fit and Proper Person Check Personal Declarations Enhanced DBS A £1.00 payment for shareholding membership (this can be provided in person when you first attend our Head Office). How to Apply: To express your interest please send an introductory email and CV to Hazel Beddows, Company Secretary . You will be asked to complete an application form, with reference to: Why you are interested in supporting Creative Support and joining our Board Your values and personal qualities and how these align with Creative Support Relevant knowledge, skills and experience Your ability to meet the demands of the role For further information or to arrange a telephone discussion with the Chief Executive or Company Secretary please email Megan Mitchell, PA to the CEO We can send you a copy of our most recent Annual Report & Accounts - please request this from Megan Mitchell (above) or consult the FCA Mutuals Website, type in Creative Support and search under 'documents'. You will find all previous annual reports and accounts listed and these can be viewed or downloaded at no cost. Please note that Creative Support is a Community Benefit Society with charitable status registered with the FCA, not a company or registered charity so you will not be able to access information about Creative Support via Companies House or the Charity Commission. Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date for Applications: 13 May 2026 Meet and Greet and Stakeholder interview panel: 17 June 2026 Final panel interviews: 30 June 2026 Offer and recruitment checks: July - August 2026 Co-opt at Board meeting: 10 September 2026 Formal vote at Annual General Meeting: 24 September 2026 Please keep these dates available upon application

Democratic Services Manager £48,873 to £62,451 Permanent Full-time (flexible working arrangements are available) Wandsworth Cover in Richmond may be required from time to time Immediate start available (subject to pre-employment checks) Objective of role The Democratic Services team is a single staff team in the Chief Executive's directorate supporting two separate sovereign unitary Councils: Richmond-Upon-Thames and Wandsworth. This management role sits at the heart of the formal decision-making and overview and scrutiny processes in the Council. You will be working alongside politicians and senior officers across all departments, as well as providing advice and information to members of the public. You will be based mainly in Wandsworth, but you will be expected to work flexibly across both boroughs, as necessary. You and your team will support a range of Executive, Scrutiny and Regulatory Committees, as well as school admission and exclusion appeals, licensing appeals and charity administration. About the role Wandsworth Council operates a 'Leader and Cabinet' system of governance. You will be required too: 1. Lead and manage the Council's democratic governance processes: Oversee the coordination, planning and delivery of committee meetings, scrutiny work, forward plans, agendas, reports, minutes and decision records to ensure smooth, transparent and legally compliant decision making. 2. Provide expert governance advice to Members and senior officers: Act as a trusted source of guidance on constitutional rules, decision making procedures, standing orders, declarations of interest and wider governance matters. 3. Manage and develop a small team: Lead, support and supervise 2-3 Democratic Services Officers, fostering a positive working environment, monitoring performance and developing skills within the team. 4. Drive service improvement and digital innovation: Develop and embed the use of ICT, governance software and emerging technologies to improve the democratic process, enhance service delivery and support continuous improvement. 5. Lead projects and support key corporate responsibilities: Manage governance related projects, oversee the School Appeals Service, support Member induction and development, promote resident engagement in decision making, and deputise for senior governance leaders when required. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A track record in working in governance and knowledge of UK local authority constitutions Acute political sensitivity and judgement Excellent written and oral communication skills The ability to explain complex guidance and demonstrate confidence in providing constitutional advice to Councillors and Officers in a range of meeting situations. Good IT skills, including the Microsoft suite of packages, remote and hybrid meeting technology and decision-management systems The ability to work with a minimum of supervision whilst supervising and managing others; work well under pressure, often to competing deadlines; and demonstrate excellent time management. Closing Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026. Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 13th April 2026. Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 27th April 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Job Title: Parking Enforcement Officer About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Parking Enforcement Officer to help ensure compliance with parking regulations across a range of designated sites. This role involves monitoring car parks, promoting responsible parking, and providing a professional and helpful service to customers and visitors. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining safe, well-managed parking facilities while representing the organisation in a professional and customer-focused manner. Key Responsibilities Patrol assigned car parks and surrounding areas to monitor compliance with parking regulations. Issue Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) where vehicles are in breach of site rules. Provide clear guidance and assistance to customers, visitors, and staff regarding parking policies. Record enforcement activity accurately using handheld enforcement devices. Monitor signage, equipment, and general site conditions and report any issues as required. Respond professionally to customer enquiries and manage challenging situations calmly and respectfully. Maintain a visible presence on site to encourage compliance and deter misuse of parking facilities. Follow all procedures, health and safety guidelines, and data protection requirements at all times. Skills and Experience Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Confidence when interacting with members of the public and handling difficult situations professionally. Basic IT skills to operate handheld devices and reporting systems. Previous experience in enforcement, security, or a customer-facing role is desirable but not essential as training may be provided. Personal Attributes Professional, reliable, and responsible. Strong attention to detail and observational skills. Calm under pressure with the ability to manage conflict appropriately. Punctual, organised, and able to manage time effectively. Other Requirements Full UK driving licence. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Flexible approach to working hours, which may include weekends when required.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for you to step into a pivotal senior leadership position as Interim Head of Financial Planning within Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. What you'll do: As Interim Head of Financial Planning, you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed with precision and transparency. Your ability to foster collaboration between directorates will be essential in driving forward continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery for residents. By developing forward-thinking financial strategies and maintaining strong governance frameworks, you will help secure sustainable funding streams while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Your expertise in stakeholder engagement will enable you to build productive relationships both internally and externally, empowering communities through coordinated service delivery. Ultimately, your success in this role will be measured by your capacity to deliver value for money solutions that underpin organisational resilience during periods of change. Lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering comprehensive financial planning, reporting, control, support, insight, and advice for stakeholders across the council. Oversee the development and implementation of the Medium-Term Financial Plan as well as annual budget setting processes and in-year budget monitoring activities. Provide expert support to the Section 151 Officer and Finance Leadership Team in achieving key financial objectives while maintaining commercial awareness on projects and partnerships. Shape strategic direction by contributing to the Corporate Plan and playing an integral role in delivering finance plans that align with organisational goals. Drive continuous service improvement by championing constructive scrutiny, promoting collaborative working practices across Finance teams and external stakeholders. Develop key financial strategies such as the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and value for money. Maintain rigorous budgetary control systems that guarantee effective use of resources while supporting outcome-based commissioning initiatives. Promote good governance by ensuring integrity in financial systems through robust controls, accurate record-keeping, and timely reporting mechanisms. Engage proactively with senior stakeholders including partner organisations, government departments, suppliers, banks, brokers and represent the council on national or regional working groups. Lead complex negotiations on contracts and funding agreements under the direction of the Deputy Section 151 Officer while investigating innovative financing methodologies. What you bring: Demonstrated experience leading finance teams within large or complex organisations where advanced interpersonal skills have been used to inspire high performance levels among colleagues. Proven track record providing professional advice at a strategic level supporting decision-making processes through clear written and verbal communication. Extensive background in financial planning or strategy development including identifying funding sources, forecasting income streams, and managing budgets effectively. Ability to understand political processes alongside an appreciation for managing politically sensitive issues within local government environments. Experience translating strategic objectives into actionable operational targets while prioritising workloads under pressure in rapidly changing circumstances. Deep understanding of governance frameworks relevant to local government operations including laws, regulations, statutory reporting requirements and their practical application. Capability to lead change management initiatives aimed at enhancing departmental performance whilst promoting efficiency improvements across services. Commercial awareness applied to projects involving partner organisations; adept at negotiating complex agreements that secure funding or deliver value-added outcomes. Commitment to upholding equity, diversity, inclusion policies throughout all aspects of workforce planning and policy development activities. Possession of CCAB or equivalent professional financial accreditation demonstrating technical proficiency required for this senior post. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Are you experienced in assessment, exams, or qualifications and looking to take the next step in a creative and forward-thinking awarding organisation? Due to an internal promotion, we re supporting a leading London-based awarding body to recruit an Assessment Officer to join their Qualifications and Assessment Design team. This role sits at the heart of the assessment lifecycle, supporting the design, production, and delivery of high-quality, compliant assessments. The Role This role supports the assessment design processes, live assessment production and delivery cycle ensuring the creation and delivery of valid, reliable, and manageable assessments. You will facilitate and undertake tasks to support the maintenance, development, and delivery of assessments to meet the requirements of internal and external stakeholders, the regulatory bodies and customers. You will contribute to the end-to-end assessment process, including drafting and maintaining project plans, monitoring budgets, processing invoices, reviewing qualification and assessment documents, commissioning assessments, and facilitate assessment production meetings and standard setting meetings. You will have some understanding of compliance with Regulators Conditions of Recognition. You must have good project management and communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple projects and prioritise your own time. Key Responsibilities Provides co-ordination, administration, and project management associated with the assessment production process from commissioning to press and assessment delivery Formats and proofreads, reviews assessment materials and documentation to ensure accuracy. Facilitates and manages assessment production and standard setting meetings Monitors the performance of subject matter experts and freelancers to ensure work meets quality standards and is completed on schedule. Provide ad-hoc support with appeals, malpractice, incidents, access arrangements, special considerations, and emergency question paper process in line with processes and policy. Provide ad-hoc support on projects relating to Assessment Design, such as supporting the creation of assessment support material and sample assessments. Be the secretariat for assessment specific groups, workshops, focus groups or steering group Monitors the quality and performance of assigned assessments and provides information on improvements/change Drives own development of technical skills on all aspects of assessment production and maintenance, processes, and best practice Supports and implements changes in assessment approach. Represents the Awarding Body during internal and external events, meetings, and conferences. Supports with the training of subject matter experts working on assessment production Be a key point of contact for financial administration within the assessment design function of the department, including raising POs, dealing with invoices and expense claims, setting up suppliers and dealing with queries about payment of suppliers. Writes clear and succinct minutes with attention to detail Books and arranges meetings (including rooms, taxis, couriers, catering) and makes travel bookings, as required. About You Knowledge of assessment design principles and practice Project Management skills Experience of developing or maintaining assessment materials and additional resources. High level of accuracy in document production and excellent proof-reading skills Experience of co-ordinating and managing meetings Experience of co-ordinating multiple projects concurrently to time, quality and cost. Experience of a range of administration duties, budget management, minute-taking, organising meetings, calendar management Why Apply? Hybrid working contractually 2 days a week in the office, but typically the team go in once a week , but you must be flexible to come in twice when needed 31 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) Defined-benefit pension scheme In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be empowered to lead day-to-day financial operations, drive strategic projects, and support the integration of new business units across the UK, Europe etc. The company is renowned for its people-first approach, valuing meaningful relationships, deep expertise, and practical know-how. What you'll do: As Group Financial Controller you will play a central role in guiding the organisation's financial direction during an era of expansion. Your days will be filled with varied responsibilities ranging from overseeing complex group consolidations to driving process improvements using automation tools. You will be instrumental in ensuring accurate management reporting that informs strategic decisions at board level while also nurturing talent within your team through ongoing development initiatives. Your ability to collaborate across departments will help solve problems efficiently while maintaining compliance with international standards. By balancing hands-on operational detail with broader strategic input-especially around mergers & acquisitions-you will help shape a resilient finance function ready for future growth. Take ownership of all aspects of group finance including management reporting, tax compliance, treasury management (covering foreign exchange, cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, working capital optimisation), and facility reporting. Oversee daily finance operations ensuring consistency across processes while maintaining robust controls and scalability as the business grows. Deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights to the CFO and leadership team by producing timely monthly management accounts with comprehensive analysis against budget and prior year results. Refresh and develop financial reporting frameworks to ensure they remain insightful, relevant, and fit for purpose as the organisation evolves. Supervise payroll approval processes, coordinate tax matters efficiently, and ensure statutory compliance to minimise risk exposure for the group. Lead audit activities as well as risk management initiatives; ensure smooth completion of statutory accounts for both group and subsidiaries alongside audits and tax computations. Develop strong internal control frameworks that support rapid future growth while documenting best practices for governance. Drive improvements in financial reporting systems by implementing automation tools and standardising processes across UK, Europe etc. Support direct reports (Financial Reporting & Tax Manager, Finance Manager, Treasury Manager) through mentoring and training while fostering technical knowledge within the wider finance team. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external advisors to resolve challenges effectively while managing insurance requirements for the company. What you bring: Your background as a Group Financial Controller equips you with deep technical expertise in accounting standards such as FRS102 and IFRS along with hands-on experience managing complex consolidations across international entities. You bring proven success in developing robust internal controls that underpin scalable growth while leveraging ERP systems like NetSuite to streamline processes. Your collaborative nature ensures you work seamlessly within teams-mentoring others while building consensus among stakeholders. You are adept at navigating periods of change thanks to your commercial awareness and ability to adapt quickly when priorities shift. Above all else, your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge makes you an invaluable resource who supports both individual colleagues' development journeys as well as broader organisational goals. ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial and statutory reporting within fast-growing businesses operating internationally. Proven track record of consolidating accounts for multiple international entities while delivering high-quality output under tight deadlines. Experience improving financial reporting processes through system enhancements such as ERP implementations. Demonstrated ability to mentor high-performing teams by providing training opportunities that foster technical growth within finance functions. Comfortable operating in environments characterised by rapid change where stakeholder engagement is critical to success. Commercially astute with hands-on experience balancing strategic oversight with operational detail across diverse business units. Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with colleagues at all levels as well as external advisors. Ability to flex communication style appropriately-whether offering support or constructive challenge-to achieve optimal outcomes for the business. Proactive approach to prioritising competing demands under time pressure while remaining adaptable to shifting organisational needs. Experience managing insurance requirements alongside ad-hoc financial projects including value creation initiatives and post-acquisition optimisation. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and dedicated Attendance Officer to play a key role in supporting and improving student attendance across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' education by helping them overcome barriers to learning and promoting a culture of punctuality, consistency, and engagement. Our ideal Attendance Officer will be a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills. You will monitor and analyse attendance data, co-ordinate interventions, and work closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to remove barriers to regular attendance. If you're passionate about leading on the strategic and operational management of attendance and punctuality, ensuring that all students are safe, present and fully able to access their education, we would love to hear from you. What we are looking for: Previous experience of working in a school or educational setting. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure. Experience analysing data, producing reports and identifying key trends. A strong understanding of statutory guidance relating to attendance, safeguarding, and child and family wellbeing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues. Why Join Westminster Academy? Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart of London. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in students' lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit our website at . How to Apply: Please download the information pack and complete an application form by visiting the Vacancies page on our website. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 13th April 2026 . Interviews will take place w/c 13th April 2026. Safeguarding & Equality: We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. There may also be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

£29,075 (£58,150 FTE) per annum. Rising to £30,268 (£60,535 FTE) in April 2026 Part time, 17.5 hours a week Permanent contract About the role London-based contract with the option of hybrid working between the office and home. In this role your expertise in industrial relations and understanding of trade unions will be critical to the CSP as it supports physiotherapy and support staff in workplaces across the UK. You will lead the CSP's work on Job Evaluation - championing fair pay structures by representing the profession in the NHS Job Evaluation Group, as well as developing and sharing specialist knowledge in this area with staff and reps. You will coordinate evidence-based responses to Government consultations related to the workplace, ensuring our members' experiences and priorities cut through with decision makers and help shape CSP policy and strategy around employment matters. Your research and policy work will underpin bargaining, campaigning and negotiations across local, regional, country and UK levels - turning evidence into influence to improve our members working lives. You will make sure our reps have the right information at the right time by producing high quality materials that support recruitment, activism and workplace organising and you will provide clear, authoritative guidance on employment and union matters for members, A core part of the role will be to produce a range of documents and materials, including reports; briefings/ guidance; consultation responses; speeches; articles; and text for leaflets, posters, in house journal and website. You will be adept at drafting to suit a range of print and digital channels and formats. Further information View the Candidate Information Pack, which includes the full Job Description and Person Specification, and details on how to apply. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tom Gill, Head of Organising and Employment Policy, on or email Working arrangements Hybrid working The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from Flexible working We currently have employees working part-time, job share, compressed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and other non-standard working patterns. We are open to considering alternative arrangements and would welcome discussion with successful candidates about any specific flexibility they may require, subject to organisational needs. Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy? The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare. At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please click here for further information. We offer an excellent benefits package, including: 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Office closure between 25 December and 01 January A generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution How to apply Please click on the 'Apply online' tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide written responses to six criteria, which can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Closing date: 10am, 9 April 2026. Shortlisting outcome: W/C 13 April 2026. Interview date: 23 April 2026 (virtual via MS Teams/Zoom). Equality, Diversity and Belonging Accessibility and adjustments To support an equitable and accessible recruitment experience, we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages. Please contact , and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability Confident Scheme As part of the Disability Confident Scheme , candidates who declare a disability and meet all the essential criteria will normally be shortlisted for interview. In the event of a high volume of applications, we may choose to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled candidates. In such cases, a proportionate number of disabled candidates will be shortlisted for interview. For further information on how we apply the scheme, please click here. Our commitment to equity, diversity and belonging The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please click here . NO AGENCIES