About the team: The People Development department supports the Bank by inspiring advocacy with delegates, stakeholders and all who deal with People Development. Our Mission is to demonstrate value add to OSB Group; through developing staff competency, the delivery of customer excellence, influencing both a positive business culture and staff engagement. This role can be based at either our Chatham or Wolverhampton offices. About us: OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia. What you will be doing: In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and deliver a range of leadership and management workshops to aspiring, new and existing Line Managers (at all stages of their career) throughout OSB Group. Your responsibilities will include… Designing and delivering a suite of behavioural and employment law Line Management training workshops across the Group to deliver against the agreed training schedule Developing management competence, conduct and ethical behaviours aligned to meet regulatory requirements defined by the Financial Conduct Authority, including the Senior Managers Regime and the business approach to Training & Competence Designing and managing a Leadership programme which will enhance leadership and management capability throughout all levels of the organisation Analysing knowledge transfer and effectiveness of all workshops and programmes post implementation to make recommendations for the modification and improvement of existing material Partnering with stakeholders from across the Group to support the ongoing commitment to programmes which enable the mobilisation of a competent workforce and ongoing maintenance of competence thereafter Contributing to the design and version control of evolving content, training manuals, multimedia visual aids, training activities and other educational materials Providing coaching to management and leadership individuals Manage our Group wide mentoring scheme Travelling between our UK sites as and when required In return for your commitment: We offer a base salary dependent on experience from £40,000 and a competitive benefits package including: Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee) Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan Additional benefits such as, Cycle Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals and Save as you Earn scheme. Prioritising your well-being! Could you be the one? We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: Previous work experience in the design and delivery of a wide range of leadership and management skills Experience of coaching managers and staff Preferably previous experience within Financial Services (or another regulated industry) Specialist knowledge of management and leadership developing training methods Level 5 CIPD /MCIPD qualification in L&D (or equivalent) and a Coaching Certification We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. What to do next If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications the closing date for applications is 16th July 2021, please visit the internal careers page to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat about this role please contact us on If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction and relationship building, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
About the team: The People Development department supports the Bank by inspiring advocacy with delegates, stakeholders and all who deal with People Development. Our Mission is to demonstrate value add to OSB Group; through developing staff competency, the delivery of customer excellence, influencing both a positive business culture and staff engagement. This role can be based at either our Chatham or Wolverhampton offices. About us: OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia. What you will be doing: In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and deliver a range of leadership and management workshops to aspiring, new and existing Line Managers (at all stages of their career) throughout OSB Group. Your responsibilities will include… Designing and delivering a suite of behavioural and employment law Line Management training workshops across the Group to deliver against the agreed training schedule Developing management competence, conduct and ethical behaviours aligned to meet regulatory requirements defined by the Financial Conduct Authority, including the Senior Managers Regime and the business approach to Training & Competence Designing and managing a Leadership programme which will enhance leadership and management capability throughout all levels of the organisation Analysing knowledge transfer and effectiveness of all workshops and programmes post implementation to make recommendations for the modification and improvement of existing material Partnering with stakeholders from across the Group to support the ongoing commitment to programmes which enable the mobilisation of a competent workforce and ongoing maintenance of competence thereafter Contributing to the design and version control of evolving content, training manuals, multimedia visual aids, training activities and other educational materials Providing coaching to management and leadership individuals Manage our Group wide mentoring scheme Travelling between our UK sites as and when required In return for your commitment: We offer a base salary dependent on experience from £40,000 and a competitive benefits package including: Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee) Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan Additional benefits such as, Cycle Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals and Save as you Earn scheme. Prioritising your well-being! Could you be the one? We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: Previous work experience in the design and delivery of a wide range of leadership and management skills Experience of coaching managers and staff Preferably previous experience within Financial Services (or another regulated industry) Specialist knowledge of management and leadership developing training methods Level 5 CIPD /MCIPD qualification in L&D (or equivalent) and a Coaching Certification We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. What to do next If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications the closing date for applications is 16th July 2021, please visit the internal careers page to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat about this role please contact us on If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction and relationship building, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Your opportunity Deloitte is one of the largest student employers in the UK. In total, we recruit around 1,000 graduates, 300 apprentices and 450 interns every year. In addition, we offer work experience to around 550 students from years 10 through to 13, and even for first-year undergraduates. In order to fulfil these demanding requirements, we attract up to 50,000 candidates for our programmes every year. We have a passion not just for recruiting the best student talent in the marketplace but ensuring we're making a positive impact on the lives of students in the UK, and the wider society. This means we are focused on working with students at different times in their academic careers to help educate them on career opportunities, helping them develop employability skills, and ensuring we widen access to Professional Services to the most diverse range of candidates, and reduce any barriers these students might face in exploring careers at Deloitte. As part of the Early Careers Recruitment (ECR) team, the Design & Operations Advisor will primarily oversee all ECR operational processes and governance structures in place to ensure the team can deliver a market leading recruitment experience in the schools and university marketplace. This role will ensure that operations, assessment and selection as well as experience initiatives are delivered consistently across the service line recruitment team. This role will report into the Early Careers Design & Operations Manager and will work closely with one other Design & Operations Advisor and Recruitment Delivery Leads. Your role • First point of contact for ECR immigration queries and day to day management of process throughout the year • There will be a need to be flexible around activities and responsibilities as we need to vary our focus depending on time of year, team/business needs. • Lead on creating and reviewing all operational policies for Early Careers Recruitment • Co-ordinating GDPR and HR compliance activities for team. Processing SAR requests and ensuring team are aware of and adhere to data retention policy • Support the service line recruitment teams with post offer and keep warm initiatives such as post offer events and ongoing opportunities to communicate with the business to aid acceptance rate KPI's. • Work closely with the ECR Management team and RPO supplier on various screening and processes including: Referral & Integrity process; comms creation, screening queries and support tools such as FAQ guides • Responsible for implementing and upkeep of feedback tools and measurements, reviewing outputs and trend analysis • Support on designing and delivering training sessions enabling the team to deliver a market leading recruitment experience • Supporting Operations Manager and Recruitment Delivery Managers on identifying and working through process improvements across all areas of ECR • Working closing with the Attraction team to best utilise existing content and ensure all content is up to date on our external platforms • Close working relationships with internal teams such as Early Career Development and Onboarding • Support Design & Operations Manager with selection & assessment tools and ad hoc projects throughout the year Your work, your choice At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. Location: Office location is flexible. Work pattern: The role can be worked on a full-time basis. Your professional experience • Able to flex approach to think strategically and link activity with broader objectives, whilst switching focus to deal with operational detail where necessary • Comfortable analysing and presenting data • Proven ability to work autonomously and to high standards in a fast-paced environment, able to take the lead on assigned projects using knowledge to achieve quality results and flex style or direction where needed • Ability to manage multiple projects; works well under pressure, with multiple priorities and deadlines • Proven ability to focus on continuous improvement and innovation • Strong team player with positive personal impact - shows evidence of working with others to get things done • Strong attention to detail and highly organised to manage complex projects effectively • Significant recruitment experience, skills and knowledge (ideally early careers) • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders at all levels and able to build strong working relationships with external and internal senior stakeholders • Excellent interpersonal skills - strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills. Your service line: Enabling Functions At Deloitte, we're all about making an impact that matters, together. And nowhere is this more?apparent than among our 2,000 strong Enabling Functions teams. With our combined specialist skills and business partnering expertise, we provide all the essential strategy, support and advice our client-facing colleagues need, right across the firm. This enables them to focus all of their efforts on delivering the best service possible to their clients. So not only will you be providing world-class support to our internal clients, you'll be making an impact for all the hugely influential organisations Deloitte works with too. Covering all our distinct areas: Human Resources, Clients & Industries, Finance & Legal, Central Business Services, National Quality & Risk Management, Technology & Digital Services, and Real Estate, the opportunities here are vast. And what's more, you can grow your career in whatever direction you choose. We'll support you all the way. For a full job description please visit our online Deloitte Careers portal.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Your opportunity Deloitte is one of the largest student employers in the UK. In total, we recruit around 1,000 graduates, 300 apprentices and 450 interns every year. In addition, we offer work experience to around 550 students from years 10 through to 13, and even for first-year undergraduates. In order to fulfil these demanding requirements, we attract up to 50,000 candidates for our programmes every year. We have a passion not just for recruiting the best student talent in the marketplace but ensuring we're making a positive impact on the lives of students in the UK, and the wider society. This means we are focused on working with students at different times in their academic careers to help educate them on career opportunities, helping them develop employability skills, and ensuring we widen access to Professional Services to the most diverse range of candidates, and reduce any barriers these students might face in exploring careers at Deloitte. As part of the Early Careers Recruitment (ECR) team, the Design & Operations Advisor will primarily oversee all ECR operational processes and governance structures in place to ensure the team can deliver a market leading recruitment experience in the schools and university marketplace. This role will ensure that operations, assessment and selection as well as experience initiatives are delivered consistently across the service line recruitment team. This role will report into the Early Careers Design & Operations Manager and will work closely with one other Design & Operations Advisor and Recruitment Delivery Leads. Your role • First point of contact for ECR immigration queries and day to day management of process throughout the year • There will be a need to be flexible around activities and responsibilities as we need to vary our focus depending on time of year, team/business needs. • Lead on creating and reviewing all operational policies for Early Careers Recruitment • Co-ordinating GDPR and HR compliance activities for team. Processing SAR requests and ensuring team are aware of and adhere to data retention policy • Support the service line recruitment teams with post offer and keep warm initiatives such as post offer events and ongoing opportunities to communicate with the business to aid acceptance rate KPI's. • Work closely with the ECR Management team and RPO supplier on various screening and processes including: Referral & Integrity process; comms creation, screening queries and support tools such as FAQ guides • Responsible for implementing and upkeep of feedback tools and measurements, reviewing outputs and trend analysis • Support on designing and delivering training sessions enabling the team to deliver a market leading recruitment experience • Supporting Operations Manager and Recruitment Delivery Managers on identifying and working through process improvements across all areas of ECR • Working closing with the Attraction team to best utilise existing content and ensure all content is up to date on our external platforms • Close working relationships with internal teams such as Early Career Development and Onboarding • Support Design & Operations Manager with selection & assessment tools and ad hoc projects throughout the year Your work, your choice At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. Location: Office location is flexible. Work pattern: The role can be worked on a full-time basis. Your professional experience • Able to flex approach to think strategically and link activity with broader objectives, whilst switching focus to deal with operational detail where necessary • Comfortable analysing and presenting data • Proven ability to work autonomously and to high standards in a fast-paced environment, able to take the lead on assigned projects using knowledge to achieve quality results and flex style or direction where needed • Ability to manage multiple projects; works well under pressure, with multiple priorities and deadlines • Proven ability to focus on continuous improvement and innovation • Strong team player with positive personal impact - shows evidence of working with others to get things done • Strong attention to detail and highly organised to manage complex projects effectively • Significant recruitment experience, skills and knowledge (ideally early careers) • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders at all levels and able to build strong working relationships with external and internal senior stakeholders • Excellent interpersonal skills - strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills. Your service line: Enabling Functions At Deloitte, we're all about making an impact that matters, together. And nowhere is this more?apparent than among our 2,000 strong Enabling Functions teams. With our combined specialist skills and business partnering expertise, we provide all the essential strategy, support and advice our client-facing colleagues need, right across the firm. This enables them to focus all of their efforts on delivering the best service possible to their clients. So not only will you be providing world-class support to our internal clients, you'll be making an impact for all the hugely influential organisations Deloitte works with too. Covering all our distinct areas: Human Resources, Clients & Industries, Finance & Legal, Central Business Services, National Quality & Risk Management, Technology & Digital Services, and Real Estate, the opportunities here are vast. And what's more, you can grow your career in whatever direction you choose. We'll support you all the way. For a full job description please visit our online Deloitte Careers portal.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance department, located at The London Clinic's head office in Central London (close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations). There is remote working available, and a highly competitive salary on offer. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have circa 1300 employees, a total of 8 premises, and we are dedicated to providing the best, personalised healthcare with a breadth of surgical and medical expertise. Job Description As a key member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for working in partnership with the Directors of Nursing as well as the departmental Senior Managers to help them manage their financial performance by providing incisive, value-add financial support.. Job Type: Full Time, permanent position. Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Mon - Fri within the core hours of 8.30am-5.30pm Location: The London Clinic Administration Building, 1 Park Square West, London NW1 4LJ. Remote working available. Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package including a contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive), as well as a wide range of other benefits. We also offer excellent career development opportunities. Duties & Responsibilities Develop strong, credible and professional relationships with Nursing Senior Managers, fostering an environment where people take ownership for their financial performance. Provide clear and expert advice on a range of financial issues including, financial planning, interpretation of data and financial processes. Partner and engage with Nursing Senior Managers in the development of operational plans within their departments, challenging the status quo and devising financial solutions that meet present and future challenges. Responsible for ensuring the existence of a strong control environment within the Nursing departments and adherence to The Clinic's financial policies and procedures. Ensure best practice is delivered and shared with the entire Finance function. Skills & Experience Qualified Accountant or QBE, but previous success in a commercial finance / business partnering role essential Health Care Industry experience preferred but not essential Excellent Excel modelling, Power Point and general IT skills Able to present financial information to a diverse, non-financial audience The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering. We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance department, located at The London Clinic's head office in Central London (close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations). There is remote working available, and a highly competitive salary on offer. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have circa 1300 employees, a total of 8 premises, and we are dedicated to providing the best, personalised healthcare with a breadth of surgical and medical expertise. Job Description As a key member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for working in partnership with the Directors of Nursing as well as the departmental Senior Managers to help them manage their financial performance by providing incisive, value-add financial support.. Job Type: Full Time, permanent position. Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Mon - Fri within the core hours of 8.30am-5.30pm Location: The London Clinic Administration Building, 1 Park Square West, London NW1 4LJ. Remote working available. Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package including a contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive), as well as a wide range of other benefits. We also offer excellent career development opportunities. Duties & Responsibilities Develop strong, credible and professional relationships with Nursing Senior Managers, fostering an environment where people take ownership for their financial performance. Provide clear and expert advice on a range of financial issues including, financial planning, interpretation of data and financial processes. Partner and engage with Nursing Senior Managers in the development of operational plans within their departments, challenging the status quo and devising financial solutions that meet present and future challenges. Responsible for ensuring the existence of a strong control environment within the Nursing departments and adherence to The Clinic's financial policies and procedures. Ensure best practice is delivered and shared with the entire Finance function. Skills & Experience Qualified Accountant or QBE, but previous success in a commercial finance / business partnering role essential Health Care Industry experience preferred but not essential Excellent Excel modelling, Power Point and general IT skills Able to present financial information to a diverse, non-financial audience The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering. We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Office Support Administrator Location: London Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum Type: Permanent / Full-Time My client is seeking an office support manager to help keep their financial and commercial reporting up to date, helping the team to focus on design and production. The role is split into three key areas: 1) admin support to support senior staff 2) general office management, managing key suppliers inc stationary, cleaners, events etc 3) customer services, managing client accounts to ensure customers are responded to Key responsibilities: Liaise with external suppliers and shipping partners to ensure timely deliveries Customer / Client Inbox Management General Office Administration Financial Administration Courier and Buying Support Maintain and update sales and customer records, including weekly updating of the trading document ensuring it is up to date with correct delivery dates and accurate GP taken Communicate important feedback from customers internally Process quotations and orders via email or phone, in a timely manner and keeping clients informed if information on pricing/lead times is taking longer than estimated to come back Receive emails with questions and complaints, respond accordingly to fix Escalate issues to management Co-ordinate refunds/returns process via Sage, and keep track on excel Liaise with Logistics team in regards to any logistical problems Manage all weekly vendors and delivery contacts (cleaner/water/Office supplies) General office tidying / maintenance ensuring that boxes etc are put away correctly Ensuring that supplies are fully stocked Prepare meeting room for any external meetings Inputting PO's to the system Creating order confirmations for clients Creating delivery notes and shipping documents for external forwarders Own the billing calendar for monthly fee payments Generating invoices for the finance team - ensuring billing to clients is on track Coordinating with finance team, keeping track of payments, ensuring clients pay on time and chasing overdue payments Ensuring any inbound invoices are accounted for within orders in sage, checking these against pre-approved costs in the coster, and approving these for payment by the Finance team Keeping orders up to date with costs and dates, and any buffer is removed when closing the order Working closely with the finance team to ensure accurate GP has been recorded for historical orders Inputting expenses to the business into relevant orders and reporting back to account managers when sample/shipping/expense costs increase above the estimated amount Processing Management monthly expense reports and following up accordingly with the team in regards to any missing invoices or job numbers Book couriers as needed by team ensuring allocation to job numbers Ensure that any courier issues are resolved e.g. redirecting deliveries Action invoices from couriers onto promo office Basic purchasing support to senior team both office supplies and branded merchandise Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Office Support Administrator Location: London Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum Type: Permanent / Full-Time My client is seeking an office support manager to help keep their financial and commercial reporting up to date, helping the team to focus on design and production. The role is split into three key areas: 1) admin support to support senior staff 2) general office management, managing key suppliers inc stationary, cleaners, events etc 3) customer services, managing client accounts to ensure customers are responded to Key responsibilities: Liaise with external suppliers and shipping partners to ensure timely deliveries Customer / Client Inbox Management General Office Administration Financial Administration Courier and Buying Support Maintain and update sales and customer records, including weekly updating of the trading document ensuring it is up to date with correct delivery dates and accurate GP taken Communicate important feedback from customers internally Process quotations and orders via email or phone, in a timely manner and keeping clients informed if information on pricing/lead times is taking longer than estimated to come back Receive emails with questions and complaints, respond accordingly to fix Escalate issues to management Co-ordinate refunds/returns process via Sage, and keep track on excel Liaise with Logistics team in regards to any logistical problems Manage all weekly vendors and delivery contacts (cleaner/water/Office supplies) General office tidying / maintenance ensuring that boxes etc are put away correctly Ensuring that supplies are fully stocked Prepare meeting room for any external meetings Inputting PO's to the system Creating order confirmations for clients Creating delivery notes and shipping documents for external forwarders Own the billing calendar for monthly fee payments Generating invoices for the finance team - ensuring billing to clients is on track Coordinating with finance team, keeping track of payments, ensuring clients pay on time and chasing overdue payments Ensuring any inbound invoices are accounted for within orders in sage, checking these against pre-approved costs in the coster, and approving these for payment by the Finance team Keeping orders up to date with costs and dates, and any buffer is removed when closing the order Working closely with the finance team to ensure accurate GP has been recorded for historical orders Inputting expenses to the business into relevant orders and reporting back to account managers when sample/shipping/expense costs increase above the estimated amount Processing Management monthly expense reports and following up accordingly with the team in regards to any missing invoices or job numbers Book couriers as needed by team ensuring allocation to job numbers Ensure that any courier issues are resolved e.g. redirecting deliveries Action invoices from couriers onto promo office Basic purchasing support to senior team both office supplies and branded merchandise Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Job Role: Accounts Assistant Location: Flexible/Nationwide Job Sector: Finance Hours: 35 hours per week As an Accounts Assistant, you will contribute to our vision of being the UKs favourite property manager by: Delivering timely and accurate accounts, budgets and reports Exceeding internal and external client expectations This role reports to the Senior Service Charge Accountant. About You You are ideally studying towards AAT level 3, and have a strong working knowledge of excel and other MS products, and may have worked with QUBE previously. As you have a professional and approachable personality, you want to problem solve and be inquisitive and you are able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. About Us FirstPort is the UK's leading residential property service provider, caring for 290,000 homes in England, Wales and Scotland, across 5,000 developments. With over four decades of experience and 4,000 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,000 Resident Management Companies. Main Responsibilities Ensuring account concluded within current KPI. Ensuring budgets are issued within current KPI. Ensure timely and accurate reporting. Reconciliation of handover in and out information. Providing financial support for internal/external client meetings where applicable. Liaising with other departments to support problem solving Internally this role will be called Service Charge Accountant Our Values Friendly - We look out for people's best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner. Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities. Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times. Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service. Trustworthy - We're always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments. The Benefits Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We'll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health. Diversity We're committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants. Ready to Apply? Click the below apply button to start your application for this role. We will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. You may also be asked to complete verbal and numerical reasoning tests online. If you meet the criteria for the role we'll be in touch to arrange a short t
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Job Role: Accounts Assistant Location: Flexible/Nationwide Job Sector: Finance Hours: 35 hours per week As an Accounts Assistant, you will contribute to our vision of being the UKs favourite property manager by: Delivering timely and accurate accounts, budgets and reports Exceeding internal and external client expectations This role reports to the Senior Service Charge Accountant. About You You are ideally studying towards AAT level 3, and have a strong working knowledge of excel and other MS products, and may have worked with QUBE previously. As you have a professional and approachable personality, you want to problem solve and be inquisitive and you are able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. About Us FirstPort is the UK's leading residential property service provider, caring for 290,000 homes in England, Wales and Scotland, across 5,000 developments. With over four decades of experience and 4,000 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,000 Resident Management Companies. Main Responsibilities Ensuring account concluded within current KPI. Ensuring budgets are issued within current KPI. Ensure timely and accurate reporting. Reconciliation of handover in and out information. Providing financial support for internal/external client meetings where applicable. Liaising with other departments to support problem solving Internally this role will be called Service Charge Accountant Our Values Friendly - We look out for people's best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner. Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities. Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times. Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service. Trustworthy - We're always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments. The Benefits Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We'll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health. Diversity We're committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants. Ready to Apply? Click the below apply button to start your application for this role. We will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. You may also be asked to complete verbal and numerical reasoning tests online. If you meet the criteria for the role we'll be in touch to arrange a short t
CHANGING LIVES HOUSING TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Income Officer Responsible to: Head of Operations /Line Manager Finance Location: Based at SE London. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To ensure the collection of rent arrears and other housing related debts, through early intervention with an emphasis on personal contact with tenants To prevent arrears from escalating in line with Changing Lives Housing Trust rent collection policies and procedures in an effort to prevent serious debt and homelessness To take operational responsibility for the management and delivery of a comprehensive rent recovery service. To identify where tenants may be experiencing difficulty in meeting their commitment to pay rent and service charges and be able provide a debt counselling and advice service to these tenants To ensure prompt and appropriate contact is made with customers who fall into arrears of rent and/or other charges and at each contact correctly identify the problem and take action appropriate to the circumstances to resolve it To refer tenants to internal and external support agencies, where appropriate, to ensure that the tenancy can be sustained and the tenant is supported throughout To achieve agreed performance targets for the collection of rental income and to be fully involved in the setting of all future performance targets. To work pro-actively and to contribute ideas to improve income maximisation for the organisation and for individual tenants. To keep up to date with changes to legislation and in particular the impact of welfare reform on both tenants and the organisation. To monitor rent accounts and other housing-related debts, on an ongoing basis, in order to identify cases that require action, particularly in relation to tenants with court orders or who have Introductory Tenancies. To make regular and early contact with all tenants in arrears through home visits, telephone calls, text messages, e-mails and office interviews; sometimes outside normal working hours. To negotiate repayment agreements with tenants and take corrective action where such agreements are not maintained. To ensure that tenants are able to maximise their income by ensuring take up of any entitlement to welfare benefits. To assist tenants with the completion of Housing Benefit Claims, ensuring that they are aware of what they need to provide in order to have their claim processed and to liaise closely with the Housing Benefit Team to highlight claims requiring urgent attention. To undertake other duties, which are commensurate with salary, skills, knowledge and experience of this post, as and when required by the Senior Management Team (SMT).. Person Specification Job Title: Income Officer Department: Finance Team CRITERIA - APPLICANT DEMONSTRATES EVIDENCE OF: Experience Experience of office work Experience of working with customers internal and external Knowledge and experience of benefits A Housing background Experience of working with Vulnerable people Good Interpersonal Skills Experience of working with external agencies and multi- professional teams Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to, prioritise and manage conflict Ability to produce clear written records Ability to recognise risk to customers and staff and respond appropriately. Awareness of health and safety requirements including lone working Ability to work under own initiative Ability to work in partnership and liaise with other professionals Ability to recognise and acknowledge training needs and respond appropriately Proficient IT skills, including excel and word Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure Qualifications Minimum 4 GCSE's or equivalent Personal Characteristics Ability to work within a team, promote open communication and creative thinking Motivate & inspire team members Lead by setting a good example (role model) - behaviour consistent with words Facilitate problem solving & collaboration Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds Other DBS Check Commitment to the aims & objectives of the service Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities A commitment to undertake training and development as required Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness, self-motivation and flexibility Car driver, and ability to drive vehicle where applicable
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
CHANGING LIVES HOUSING TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Income Officer Responsible to: Head of Operations /Line Manager Finance Location: Based at SE London. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To ensure the collection of rent arrears and other housing related debts, through early intervention with an emphasis on personal contact with tenants To prevent arrears from escalating in line with Changing Lives Housing Trust rent collection policies and procedures in an effort to prevent serious debt and homelessness To take operational responsibility for the management and delivery of a comprehensive rent recovery service. To identify where tenants may be experiencing difficulty in meeting their commitment to pay rent and service charges and be able provide a debt counselling and advice service to these tenants To ensure prompt and appropriate contact is made with customers who fall into arrears of rent and/or other charges and at each contact correctly identify the problem and take action appropriate to the circumstances to resolve it To refer tenants to internal and external support agencies, where appropriate, to ensure that the tenancy can be sustained and the tenant is supported throughout To achieve agreed performance targets for the collection of rental income and to be fully involved in the setting of all future performance targets. To work pro-actively and to contribute ideas to improve income maximisation for the organisation and for individual tenants. To keep up to date with changes to legislation and in particular the impact of welfare reform on both tenants and the organisation. To monitor rent accounts and other housing-related debts, on an ongoing basis, in order to identify cases that require action, particularly in relation to tenants with court orders or who have Introductory Tenancies. To make regular and early contact with all tenants in arrears through home visits, telephone calls, text messages, e-mails and office interviews; sometimes outside normal working hours. To negotiate repayment agreements with tenants and take corrective action where such agreements are not maintained. To ensure that tenants are able to maximise their income by ensuring take up of any entitlement to welfare benefits. To assist tenants with the completion of Housing Benefit Claims, ensuring that they are aware of what they need to provide in order to have their claim processed and to liaise closely with the Housing Benefit Team to highlight claims requiring urgent attention. To undertake other duties, which are commensurate with salary, skills, knowledge and experience of this post, as and when required by the Senior Management Team (SMT).. Person Specification Job Title: Income Officer Department: Finance Team CRITERIA - APPLICANT DEMONSTRATES EVIDENCE OF: Experience Experience of office work Experience of working with customers internal and external Knowledge and experience of benefits A Housing background Experience of working with Vulnerable people Good Interpersonal Skills Experience of working with external agencies and multi- professional teams Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to, prioritise and manage conflict Ability to produce clear written records Ability to recognise risk to customers and staff and respond appropriately. Awareness of health and safety requirements including lone working Ability to work under own initiative Ability to work in partnership and liaise with other professionals Ability to recognise and acknowledge training needs and respond appropriately Proficient IT skills, including excel and word Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure Qualifications Minimum 4 GCSE's or equivalent Personal Characteristics Ability to work within a team, promote open communication and creative thinking Motivate & inspire team members Lead by setting a good example (role model) - behaviour consistent with words Facilitate problem solving & collaboration Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds Other DBS Check Commitment to the aims & objectives of the service Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities A commitment to undertake training and development as required Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness, self-motivation and flexibility Car driver, and ability to drive vehicle where applicable
Finance Manager £35,000 Hybrid Working Office in West Sussex (Crawley Area) Reporting into the Director of Finance & Corporate Services A small Grant giving charity is seeking a Qualified Finance Manager to manage the day to day finance function The Finance Manager, supported by a Finance Assistant, is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance functions throughout the organisation in line with current legislation and good practice, as well as supporting senior management in the planning and delivery of the charity's objectives. You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of providing support and collaborating with other teams. You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the charity sector Responsibilities include: Production of the Monthly Management Accounts. Production of the Statutory Financial Accounts. Balance Sheet Control. Managing the payments and income processing International Financial controls and procedures.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Finance Manager £35,000 Hybrid Working Office in West Sussex (Crawley Area) Reporting into the Director of Finance & Corporate Services A small Grant giving charity is seeking a Qualified Finance Manager to manage the day to day finance function The Finance Manager, supported by a Finance Assistant, is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance functions throughout the organisation in line with current legislation and good practice, as well as supporting senior management in the planning and delivery of the charity's objectives. You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of providing support and collaborating with other teams. You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the charity sector Responsibilities include: Production of the Monthly Management Accounts. Production of the Statutory Financial Accounts. Balance Sheet Control. Managing the payments and income processing International Financial controls and procedures.
Are you a Senior Operations & Finance Manager looking to further develop your existing skills and experience in a role that is a keystone position within this organisation? Leading the operations team, this Executive position reports directly into the CEO and is key to the strategic planning and direction of the organisation. This broad, varied, and exciting position will involve a number of duties and responsibilities including - Operational understanding of the financial function including P&L, balance sheets and cashflow statements Ensuring appropriate financial vision, processes and controls are in place to ensure financial viability and compliance with statutory requirements People management - successfully leading and developing the team Delivering all aspects of financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial statements Contract negotiation, inception, review and management to ensure optimum supplier performance Managing all aspects of Information Technology, Information Governance, GDPR and Health & Safety High level overview of systems and policies The successful candidate will have - A proven background within a Senior Operations or Financial role An analytical and inquisitive nature Proven experience with IT infrastructure A solid understanding of the operational side of finance Excellent people management skills Working knowledge of a range of finance and accounting packages Contract management experience Understanding of IT infrastructure Sound understanding of GDPR legalisation Excellent communication skills Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Are you a Senior Operations & Finance Manager looking to further develop your existing skills and experience in a role that is a keystone position within this organisation? Leading the operations team, this Executive position reports directly into the CEO and is key to the strategic planning and direction of the organisation. This broad, varied, and exciting position will involve a number of duties and responsibilities including - Operational understanding of the financial function including P&L, balance sheets and cashflow statements Ensuring appropriate financial vision, processes and controls are in place to ensure financial viability and compliance with statutory requirements People management - successfully leading and developing the team Delivering all aspects of financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial statements Contract negotiation, inception, review and management to ensure optimum supplier performance Managing all aspects of Information Technology, Information Governance, GDPR and Health & Safety High level overview of systems and policies The successful candidate will have - A proven background within a Senior Operations or Financial role An analytical and inquisitive nature Proven experience with IT infrastructure A solid understanding of the operational side of finance Excellent people management skills Working knowledge of a range of finance and accounting packages Contract management experience Understanding of IT infrastructure Sound understanding of GDPR legalisation Excellent communication skills Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role: Starbucks Store Manager Location: Kinmel Park, LL18 5XE Hours: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: £23,000 Bonus Scheme: Quarterly Bonus Incentive! What will my role look like? As a Starbucks Store Manager you have the opportunity to be successful and set the goals and standards that you want your team to work towards. You will become an expert in coffee and will be responsible for the smooth operation of your vibrant, modern store - you really get to utilize your leadership and motivational skills and guide your team to success! Our Starbucks stores have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere and our Starbucks Teams are the reason our customers can count on a genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time. Every day you can work towards achieving two things: sharing great coffee with our friends and help make communities a little better…get to know us and you'll see, we are so much more than what we brew! You are in charge of all aspects of the store including motivating, coaching and training your team, meeting sales and profitability targets, banking and finance duties, stock take and deliveries, ensuring your store has a great atmosphere and serving our amazing customers. It takes commitment, hard work and dedication to be a successful Starbucks Manager but don't be fooled, this doesn't mean you can't have fun and enjoy the benefits and rewards that this role brings. Let's not forget the progression opportunities! You will be considered for any area management / senior roles that arise! If you have great leadership skills, want to progress within a successful business, have flexible working hours and want to feel like part of a family and have fun then this role is perfect for you! What would my main responsibilities be? Coach, mentor and motivate the team to achieve amazing results and delegate tasks Ensure you and your team provide a fantastic customer service experience Look to drive profitability and meet targets Recruit for your store and ensure your team is made to feel welcome and trained to the highest standards Complete administration, stock take and banking & finance duties Prepare and serve our popular well-loved products Ensure that our restaurants look presentable and vibrant Be happy, friendly, smile and have fun Got what it takes? Full training will be provided, we are looking for energetic, motivated individuals who are passionate about customer service and have great leadership skills. If you meet the criteria below then don't hesitate to apply online today! Management / Supervisor experience is desired Coffee / Catering / Restaurant / Hospitality experience is even better! Flexibility with working hours & early morning starts What's in it for me? EG Cares is our Benefits & Rewards Scheme ! it's our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day… Quarterly Bonus Incentive Employee Discounts Competitive Annual Leave Bonus Schemes Work Anniversary Awards Recognition Rewards Progression & Career Opportunities Learning & Development Compassionate Leave Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service Join our EG family APPLY NOW and start your fantastic career as our Starbucks Store Manager! We pride ourselves on training, development and progression so this application is just the start!
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Role: Starbucks Store Manager Location: Kinmel Park, LL18 5XE Hours: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: £23,000 Bonus Scheme: Quarterly Bonus Incentive! What will my role look like? As a Starbucks Store Manager you have the opportunity to be successful and set the goals and standards that you want your team to work towards. You will become an expert in coffee and will be responsible for the smooth operation of your vibrant, modern store - you really get to utilize your leadership and motivational skills and guide your team to success! Our Starbucks stores have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere and our Starbucks Teams are the reason our customers can count on a genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time. Every day you can work towards achieving two things: sharing great coffee with our friends and help make communities a little better…get to know us and you'll see, we are so much more than what we brew! You are in charge of all aspects of the store including motivating, coaching and training your team, meeting sales and profitability targets, banking and finance duties, stock take and deliveries, ensuring your store has a great atmosphere and serving our amazing customers. It takes commitment, hard work and dedication to be a successful Starbucks Manager but don't be fooled, this doesn't mean you can't have fun and enjoy the benefits and rewards that this role brings. Let's not forget the progression opportunities! You will be considered for any area management / senior roles that arise! If you have great leadership skills, want to progress within a successful business, have flexible working hours and want to feel like part of a family and have fun then this role is perfect for you! What would my main responsibilities be? Coach, mentor and motivate the team to achieve amazing results and delegate tasks Ensure you and your team provide a fantastic customer service experience Look to drive profitability and meet targets Recruit for your store and ensure your team is made to feel welcome and trained to the highest standards Complete administration, stock take and banking & finance duties Prepare and serve our popular well-loved products Ensure that our restaurants look presentable and vibrant Be happy, friendly, smile and have fun Got what it takes? Full training will be provided, we are looking for energetic, motivated individuals who are passionate about customer service and have great leadership skills. If you meet the criteria below then don't hesitate to apply online today! Management / Supervisor experience is desired Coffee / Catering / Restaurant / Hospitality experience is even better! Flexibility with working hours & early morning starts What's in it for me? EG Cares is our Benefits & Rewards Scheme ! it's our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day… Quarterly Bonus Incentive Employee Discounts Competitive Annual Leave Bonus Schemes Work Anniversary Awards Recognition Rewards Progression & Career Opportunities Learning & Development Compassionate Leave Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service Join our EG family APPLY NOW and start your fantastic career as our Starbucks Store Manager! We pride ourselves on training, development and progression so this application is just the start!
The hourly rate for this role is £13.20 per hour plus annual leave allowance. As a bank contract there are no set hours for this role- hours and location of work will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager in advance. The Children, Schools and Families Directorate provides a range of highly specialist services to children and young people who are vulnerable, and/or have special educational needs, including complex disabilities or additional needs such as English as a second language. Services are delivered directly to children and their families, to early years settings, to schools and alternative education settings within extensive statutory frameworks. The Finance Assistant provides co-ordinated and comprehensive financial support throughout the Directorate in accordance with the County and Directorate Financial Procedures. The role supports the budget planning and monitoring activities for the Directorate budget. You will work collaboratively with team members to provide a high quality and efficient finance service to support the Directorate's overall aim to improve outcomes for children. Finance Assistants undertake routine financial functions, use SAP and assist in the accountancy cycle of budget monitoring and closure of accounts. You will play a key role in the provision of a high quality and responsive finance service to operational teams and front-line staff. Continuously applying improvements to increase customer satisfaction, you will work collaboratively to maintain a consistency of approach across the Directorate. In this role you will work together with the Finance Team Leader (FTL) & Senior Finance Assistant (SFA) to establish objectives and take responsibility for managing a workload; organising and prioritising work to meet strict financial deadlines. You will provide regular updates to the FTL & SFA on workload status and raise any potential problems in meeting deadlines. You will work as part of a team and build positive relationships with team members and practitioners. To be shortlisted for interview, your CV and personal statement must clearly evidence the following: Ability to provide excellent customer service and be prepared to go the extra mile in meeting people's needs An understanding of the need for confidentiality A willingness to undertake continuous professional development Ability to use feedback to develop, reflect and learn from own behaviour, identifying impact of actions on others submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups. Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 25th July 2021. A date for interviews is to be confirmed. Contact Details For an informal discussion please contact Teresa Lockyer, Claire Decastro or Clare Wiggin-Feak: .uk, .uk or .uk. We look forward to receiving your application. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
The hourly rate for this role is £13.20 per hour plus annual leave allowance. As a bank contract there are no set hours for this role- hours and location of work will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager in advance. The Children, Schools and Families Directorate provides a range of highly specialist services to children and young people who are vulnerable, and/or have special educational needs, including complex disabilities or additional needs such as English as a second language. Services are delivered directly to children and their families, to early years settings, to schools and alternative education settings within extensive statutory frameworks. The Finance Assistant provides co-ordinated and comprehensive financial support throughout the Directorate in accordance with the County and Directorate Financial Procedures. The role supports the budget planning and monitoring activities for the Directorate budget. You will work collaboratively with team members to provide a high quality and efficient finance service to support the Directorate's overall aim to improve outcomes for children. Finance Assistants undertake routine financial functions, use SAP and assist in the accountancy cycle of budget monitoring and closure of accounts. You will play a key role in the provision of a high quality and responsive finance service to operational teams and front-line staff. Continuously applying improvements to increase customer satisfaction, you will work collaboratively to maintain a consistency of approach across the Directorate. In this role you will work together with the Finance Team Leader (FTL) & Senior Finance Assistant (SFA) to establish objectives and take responsibility for managing a workload; organising and prioritising work to meet strict financial deadlines. You will provide regular updates to the FTL & SFA on workload status and raise any potential problems in meeting deadlines. You will work as part of a team and build positive relationships with team members and practitioners. To be shortlisted for interview, your CV and personal statement must clearly evidence the following: Ability to provide excellent customer service and be prepared to go the extra mile in meeting people's needs An understanding of the need for confidentiality A willingness to undertake continuous professional development Ability to use feedback to develop, reflect and learn from own behaviour, identifying impact of actions on others submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups. Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 25th July 2021. A date for interviews is to be confirmed. Contact Details For an informal discussion please contact Teresa Lockyer, Claire Decastro or Clare Wiggin-Feak: .uk, .uk or .uk. We look forward to receiving your application. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Head of Internal Audit (Remote) Al Rayan Bank is a growing, ethical and incredibly diverse bank based in new offices in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, a stone's throw away from central Birmingham. As part of the Masraf Al Rayan Group which is the 2nd largest bank in Qatar, we've got exciting growth plans and aim to deliver a professional, first class service to our customers. We are on the lookout for a Head of Internal Audit. The successful candidate will provide an independent appraisal of the Bank's internal control, risk management and governance systems as well as compliance with the statutory regulations. The role will report to the Bank's Audit Committee with day to day reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Key responsibilities and tasks Management: Lead, manage, develop and motivate people in line with the Al Rayan Bank Management Charter to ensure they know what is expected of them, maximise their performance and develop their potential. Planning: Direct and undertake a comprehensive audit of the Bank's functions, processes and projects in accordance with the Internal Audit Department Charter and Manual. On an annual basis prepare an audit plan using a risk based audit methodology and have this approved by the Audit Committee. Counsel and guide the audit team to ensure that audit assignments are carried out to high professional standards. Liaison with stakeholders including the Bank's executive directors, senior management, external auditors and co-source audit suppliers. Prepare or review audit scopes and terms of reference; communicate and agree these with department managers prior to commencement of audit work. Work with Group Auditors to facilitate their assurance of the subsidiary in a collaborative and efficient manner minimising areas of overlap. Fieldwork: Ensure performance of financial, operational, and support function audits to assess the adequacy, application and effectiveness of the Bank's internal control environment and the reliability and integrity of the Bank's internal and external reporting. Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank's compliance function to ensure the Bank is in compliance with relevant regulations and other laws and directives applicable to its operations. Participate on a proactive basis in evaluating control areas of new systems, procedures and services prior to implementation or installation. Conduct special audits, investigations and consulting assignments, as requested by management or as instances warrant. Ensure quality audit files and work papers are maintained for each audit to a high standard. Ensure completion of audit fieldwork within the time allocated. Analyse results of audit work and discuss findings with department managers, Heads of departments or Executives Identify and document achievable, proportionate and commercially practical improvement observations. Prepare and complete audit work papers for each audit to a high standard Reporting: Report to management and the Audit Committee on matters arising from the internal audit assignments and recommend improvements. Report to Audit Committee at least quarterly regarding work carried out during the period, progress with the annual audit plan and the overall state of the Bank's control environment. Prepare regular reports for Executive Committee on the status of audits and the timeliness of implementation of audit recommendations Annually the Head of Internal Audit is to produce an audit report summarising the work undertaken during the previous year and report on key themes arising. Development: Maintain up to date knowledge of rules, regulations and standards, including auditing standards and relevant regulations. Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the internal audit department to ensure adherence to best practice, and maintenance of objectivity and independence. Ensure the continued training and development of staff in the department. Additional: Work with MAR group audit to develop a cohesive plan with no areas of duplication Develop internal audit charter and IA framework for the Bank Develop RFP for the co-source partner and recruitment of IA assistant Manage handover from KPMG and pick up the monitoring and closure of outstanding audit items Work on the H2 audit plan - this is likely to be quiet in Q3 and ramped up in Q4. Based on a combination of current levels of compliance assurance activity and the level of Group internal audit Essential Skills Professional qualification in Accounting or Auditing Technical knowledge and practical experience of banking and auditing, significant recent experience in a regulated environment Highly analytical with sound judgement and assertive personality. Good oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate and work with staff of all levels and act with utmost integrity. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Good time management and project management skills Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage relationships with stakeholders in a positive and constructive manner Desirable Previous Bank SMF5 Understanding of Islamic Finance Other special requirements of the role: The Head of Internal Audit SMF5 conforms to the requirements of the PRA/FCA Senior Managers Regime Audit visits to the branch network and other offices may be required throughout the year This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing bank where we can offer exceptional opportunities for you to make your mark and progress your career in a diverse, ethical bank that you can actually believe in. Empowering your career, together we'll deliver banking you can believe in.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Head of Internal Audit (Remote) Al Rayan Bank is a growing, ethical and incredibly diverse bank based in new offices in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, a stone's throw away from central Birmingham. As part of the Masraf Al Rayan Group which is the 2nd largest bank in Qatar, we've got exciting growth plans and aim to deliver a professional, first class service to our customers. We are on the lookout for a Head of Internal Audit. The successful candidate will provide an independent appraisal of the Bank's internal control, risk management and governance systems as well as compliance with the statutory regulations. The role will report to the Bank's Audit Committee with day to day reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Key responsibilities and tasks Management: Lead, manage, develop and motivate people in line with the Al Rayan Bank Management Charter to ensure they know what is expected of them, maximise their performance and develop their potential. Planning: Direct and undertake a comprehensive audit of the Bank's functions, processes and projects in accordance with the Internal Audit Department Charter and Manual. On an annual basis prepare an audit plan using a risk based audit methodology and have this approved by the Audit Committee. Counsel and guide the audit team to ensure that audit assignments are carried out to high professional standards. Liaison with stakeholders including the Bank's executive directors, senior management, external auditors and co-source audit suppliers. Prepare or review audit scopes and terms of reference; communicate and agree these with department managers prior to commencement of audit work. Work with Group Auditors to facilitate their assurance of the subsidiary in a collaborative and efficient manner minimising areas of overlap. Fieldwork: Ensure performance of financial, operational, and support function audits to assess the adequacy, application and effectiveness of the Bank's internal control environment and the reliability and integrity of the Bank's internal and external reporting. Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank's compliance function to ensure the Bank is in compliance with relevant regulations and other laws and directives applicable to its operations. Participate on a proactive basis in evaluating control areas of new systems, procedures and services prior to implementation or installation. Conduct special audits, investigations and consulting assignments, as requested by management or as instances warrant. Ensure quality audit files and work papers are maintained for each audit to a high standard. Ensure completion of audit fieldwork within the time allocated. Analyse results of audit work and discuss findings with department managers, Heads of departments or Executives Identify and document achievable, proportionate and commercially practical improvement observations. Prepare and complete audit work papers for each audit to a high standard Reporting: Report to management and the Audit Committee on matters arising from the internal audit assignments and recommend improvements. Report to Audit Committee at least quarterly regarding work carried out during the period, progress with the annual audit plan and the overall state of the Bank's control environment. Prepare regular reports for Executive Committee on the status of audits and the timeliness of implementation of audit recommendations Annually the Head of Internal Audit is to produce an audit report summarising the work undertaken during the previous year and report on key themes arising. Development: Maintain up to date knowledge of rules, regulations and standards, including auditing standards and relevant regulations. Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the internal audit department to ensure adherence to best practice, and maintenance of objectivity and independence. Ensure the continued training and development of staff in the department. Additional: Work with MAR group audit to develop a cohesive plan with no areas of duplication Develop internal audit charter and IA framework for the Bank Develop RFP for the co-source partner and recruitment of IA assistant Manage handover from KPMG and pick up the monitoring and closure of outstanding audit items Work on the H2 audit plan - this is likely to be quiet in Q3 and ramped up in Q4. Based on a combination of current levels of compliance assurance activity and the level of Group internal audit Essential Skills Professional qualification in Accounting or Auditing Technical knowledge and practical experience of banking and auditing, significant recent experience in a regulated environment Highly analytical with sound judgement and assertive personality. Good oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate and work with staff of all levels and act with utmost integrity. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Good time management and project management skills Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage relationships with stakeholders in a positive and constructive manner Desirable Previous Bank SMF5 Understanding of Islamic Finance Other special requirements of the role: The Head of Internal Audit SMF5 conforms to the requirements of the PRA/FCA Senior Managers Regime Audit visits to the branch network and other offices may be required throughout the year This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing bank where we can offer exceptional opportunities for you to make your mark and progress your career in a diverse, ethical bank that you can actually believe in. Empowering your career, together we'll deliver banking you can believe in.
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Senior Exposure Manager to be a part of our Commercial Technical Underwriting (CTU) team within the general insurance (GI) business area. We are actively recruiting for the position to focus on developing our exposure management capability as the business grows both in the UK and overseas.CTU is comprised of technical subject matter experts including Pricing, Technical Underwriting, Exposure Management and Reinsurance across all Commercial Lines of Business. The team is central and integral to many projects within Aviva and has broad interactions across the business including Global Corporate and SME Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and externally with, modelling companies, brokers and industry bodies.This role could be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow and establish the exposure management function within Aviva! Historically this capability has been outsourced but we've decided to move forwards with the function internally and there is significant investment to support this transition, for example the implementation of a new dedicated exposure management system framework. We need your expert experience to continue this ambitious and meaningful journey to implement the processes and shape the functionality of the work/team.The role is technical and requires a subject matter expert to lead the team and implement best practice exposure management capabilities for the UK GI business in conjunction with CTU, the outwards Reinsurance Team and Underwriting. The requirements for the position consist of the modelling and reporting of exposures underwritten by the UK business across many geographies and perils, to ensure that all risks are understood, and underwriting and pricing strategies are aligned to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Experience across exposure management and catastrophe modelling are essential for the position. Responsibilities in the role: Develop, implement and maintain the exposure management best practices to support pricing and capacity utilisation decisions at the point of underwriting, measure and monitor aggregating exposures (not limited to natural perils) and enhance our reporting capabilities and infrastructure (e.G. regular, ad-hoc, event monitoring) Maintain current knowledge of research updates in the field of catastrophe risk and emerging risk Lead and manage engagement with our external suppliers of modelling services Maintain current knowledge of model updates and technology improvements Collaborate and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the exposure management vision is achieved Provision of exposure data to support treaty placement and regulatory reporting Support initiatives to improve the quality and completeness of captured data Actively engage with the business to identify and implement efficiencies to processes and workflows and to improve on the quality of reporting Oversee delivery of periodic returns, including RDS, London Fire Brigade, Pool Re and other International peril returns Underwritten exposures are global in nature collaboration is therefore required across Aviva internationally Skills and experience we're looking for:Proven experience of monitoring and controlling both natural and man-made catastrophe aggregations across a range of product linesKnowledgeable of corporate and specialty risk classesAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projects and requestsGood communication skills, able to explain complex ideas or methods in a clear mannerAbility to communicate effectively to a technical and non-technical audienceDeep experience of the AIR catastrophe model platform desirable, though knowledge of other platforms will also be considered, such as RMSGood understanding of capital modelling processExperience with managing a team with the ability to coach and develop team membersComputing skills with Excel and SQLDesirable Skills:Experience with coding in R and/or PythonA Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in a relevant subject area (e.G. natural hazards, engineering) Experience with modelling and reporting on aggregating events across many perils and regions including natural perils and man-made catastrophes What will you get for this role?Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualificationsA generous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewA holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through " My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people that's you so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Senior Exposure Manager to be a part of our Commercial Technical Underwriting (CTU) team within the general insurance (GI) business area. We are actively recruiting for the position to focus on developing our exposure management capability as the business grows both in the UK and overseas.CTU is comprised of technical subject matter experts including Pricing, Technical Underwriting, Exposure Management and Reinsurance across all Commercial Lines of Business. The team is central and integral to many projects within Aviva and has broad interactions across the business including Global Corporate and SME Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and externally with, modelling companies, brokers and industry bodies.This role could be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow and establish the exposure management function within Aviva! Historically this capability has been outsourced but we've decided to move forwards with the function internally and there is significant investment to support this transition, for example the implementation of a new dedicated exposure management system framework. We need your expert experience to continue this ambitious and meaningful journey to implement the processes and shape the functionality of the work/team.The role is technical and requires a subject matter expert to lead the team and implement best practice exposure management capabilities for the UK GI business in conjunction with CTU, the outwards Reinsurance Team and Underwriting. The requirements for the position consist of the modelling and reporting of exposures underwritten by the UK business across many geographies and perils, to ensure that all risks are understood, and underwriting and pricing strategies are aligned to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Experience across exposure management and catastrophe modelling are essential for the position. Responsibilities in the role: Develop, implement and maintain the exposure management best practices to support pricing and capacity utilisation decisions at the point of underwriting, measure and monitor aggregating exposures (not limited to natural perils) and enhance our reporting capabilities and infrastructure (e.G. regular, ad-hoc, event monitoring) Maintain current knowledge of research updates in the field of catastrophe risk and emerging risk Lead and manage engagement with our external suppliers of modelling services Maintain current knowledge of model updates and technology improvements Collaborate and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the exposure management vision is achieved Provision of exposure data to support treaty placement and regulatory reporting Support initiatives to improve the quality and completeness of captured data Actively engage with the business to identify and implement efficiencies to processes and workflows and to improve on the quality of reporting Oversee delivery of periodic returns, including RDS, London Fire Brigade, Pool Re and other International peril returns Underwritten exposures are global in nature collaboration is therefore required across Aviva internationally Skills and experience we're looking for:Proven experience of monitoring and controlling both natural and man-made catastrophe aggregations across a range of product linesKnowledgeable of corporate and specialty risk classesAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projects and requestsGood communication skills, able to explain complex ideas or methods in a clear mannerAbility to communicate effectively to a technical and non-technical audienceDeep experience of the AIR catastrophe model platform desirable, though knowledge of other platforms will also be considered, such as RMSGood understanding of capital modelling processExperience with managing a team with the ability to coach and develop team membersComputing skills with Excel and SQLDesirable Skills:Experience with coding in R and/or PythonA Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in a relevant subject area (e.G. natural hazards, engineering) Experience with modelling and reporting on aggregating events across many perils and regions including natural perils and man-made catastrophes What will you get for this role?Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualificationsA generous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewA holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through " My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people that's you so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.
Senior FP&A Manager Excellent opportunity to become part of a senior management team within the FP&A function of a large Insurance business. You will be an experience FP&A manager with current Insurance or financial services experience and have a strong track record of commercial business partnering and process improvement Financial Planning and Analysis are a trusted and well-connected team at the heart of the business who are responsible for planning and policies (including income, expenses and FTE). Working closely with most senior leaders to provide strategic insight and analysis to challenge management and drive improved decision making. The Senior Financial, Planning and Analysis team are responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting process of c.£300m spend and c.1,000 headcount planning. They drive the planning cycle and guide the future direction for strategic decisions Your technical, commercial and insurance market knowledge combine to ensure all functions have access to an expert business partner who impacts both our internal and external customers. Alongside the Senior Finance Business Partners you are responsible for setting finance policies to deliver pricing income, projects spend and BAU for the areas they support. Working with Senior Directors you will set the KPI's and provide leadership to ensure targets are achieved and reported accurately. This includes pricing for external products, internal strategic projects and careful management of cost base including people planning. A structured approach leads collaboration between business functions on commercial and financial decision making, focussing on improving income, cost reduction, revenue enhancement and efficiency opportunities. Work in partnership with board project sponsors to effectively lead c£40m global project spend and be accountable for benefit tracking and delivery.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Senior FP&A Manager Excellent opportunity to become part of a senior management team within the FP&A function of a large Insurance business. You will be an experience FP&A manager with current Insurance or financial services experience and have a strong track record of commercial business partnering and process improvement Financial Planning and Analysis are a trusted and well-connected team at the heart of the business who are responsible for planning and policies (including income, expenses and FTE). Working closely with most senior leaders to provide strategic insight and analysis to challenge management and drive improved decision making. The Senior Financial, Planning and Analysis team are responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting process of c.£300m spend and c.1,000 headcount planning. They drive the planning cycle and guide the future direction for strategic decisions Your technical, commercial and insurance market knowledge combine to ensure all functions have access to an expert business partner who impacts both our internal and external customers. Alongside the Senior Finance Business Partners you are responsible for setting finance policies to deliver pricing income, projects spend and BAU for the areas they support. Working with Senior Directors you will set the KPI's and provide leadership to ensure targets are achieved and reported accurately. This includes pricing for external products, internal strategic projects and careful management of cost base including people planning. A structured approach leads collaboration between business functions on commercial and financial decision making, focussing on improving income, cost reduction, revenue enhancement and efficiency opportunities. Work in partnership with board project sponsors to effectively lead c£40m global project spend and be accountable for benefit tracking and delivery.
Category Manager 485 per day Home Based The Role The successful applicant will manage a significant category/ project spend and assist with the development and dissemination of best procurement practices across the organisation, You will identify priority categories within your portfolio and design, sell and implement solutions, which result in value for money being achieved and contribute to the overall Procurement strategy. Drawing on your experience in category management, tendering, whole life costing evaluation, contract formation and management, you will deliver best value framework agreements and assist non-procurement staff to obtain value for money. You will also be required to represent and communicate our requirements at meetings of external purchasing consortia and other groups. You will explore new opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies in order to achieve savings targets, at the same time ensuring that legal obligations and funding conditions are met. To be successful in this role you will have: Involvement in multi-disciplinary teams both within and outside the Finance Directorate. The ability to demonstrate clear savings and benefits to senior stakeholders Tactile negotiation skills Solid analytical skills are essential, to be displayed across various categories Strong interpersonal skills to address the complex supply and service needs of academic, technical specialist and support members of staff Effective commodity management skills with an established record of delivering savings on category spends Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. MCIPS qualification / Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience
Aug 05, 2021
Contractor
Category Manager 485 per day Home Based The Role The successful applicant will manage a significant category/ project spend and assist with the development and dissemination of best procurement practices across the organisation, You will identify priority categories within your portfolio and design, sell and implement solutions, which result in value for money being achieved and contribute to the overall Procurement strategy. Drawing on your experience in category management, tendering, whole life costing evaluation, contract formation and management, you will deliver best value framework agreements and assist non-procurement staff to obtain value for money. You will also be required to represent and communicate our requirements at meetings of external purchasing consortia and other groups. You will explore new opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies in order to achieve savings targets, at the same time ensuring that legal obligations and funding conditions are met. To be successful in this role you will have: Involvement in multi-disciplinary teams both within and outside the Finance Directorate. The ability to demonstrate clear savings and benefits to senior stakeholders Tactile negotiation skills Solid analytical skills are essential, to be displayed across various categories Strong interpersonal skills to address the complex supply and service needs of academic, technical specialist and support members of staff Effective commodity management skills with an established record of delivering savings on category spends Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. MCIPS qualification / Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience
Business Development Manager This renowned charity is currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager who will lead their small in-house business development team, developing funding and new business proposals to support the growth and sustainability of the charity's activities. The successful applicant will: Work with operational managers to identify relevant funders and funding opportunities to support continued growth and evolution of the charity's core activities in public health, community programming and young people's services. Generate new business leads through relationships with a range of funders and partners, including corporate contacts. Manage an active bid pipeline to ensure an efficient and effective work rate across the team, with a focus on quality, consistency and impact of submissions. Produce high quality, competitive funding proposals and tender submissions (typical values range from approximately £25,000 to £2 million). Oversee the bid production process, supervising the work of bid writers and ensuring input from relevant operational and technical managers. Support, through guidance and insight, the application of evidence and relevant project evaluation to the bid writing process and to organisational knowledge and expertise. Manage relationships with funding partners, delivery partners, stakeholders and external consultants to ensure the charity's business interests and objectives are achieved and that they continue to build on their strong reputation for approachability, positivity, and being practically minded. Identify and manage risk during the tender process to support successful project implementations and handover to operational leads. Work with project managers and operational leads to develop implementation plans to ensure management and resourcing requirements are met and key milestones achieve. Work closely with the SMT to develop the charity's business and fundraising strategies. The successful candidate will be required to have: Qualifications - Desirable Preferably educated to degree level and / or with research experience. Experience - Essential Proven track record of effective bid management and administration at a senior level and management of multi-disciplinary teams. This must include a proven track-record of successfully securing significant funding. Understanding and experience of business development within the voluntary sector. Experience of Community and trust/grant Fundraising. Experience - Desirable Understanding and experience of European public sector procurement. Previous experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategy in relation to public health / community programming and/or young people's services. Essential Skills Highly articulate with excellent writing & communication skills. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to distil and summarise information clearly and engagingly. Excellent research skills, including into Government Policy and the ability to obtain and update varied demographic information. Commercially astute and detail focused with negotiation skills. Resilience with the ability to manage multiple initiatives. Self-motivated, solutions-oriented and flexible. Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of commercial, finance and market related requirements for tenders. Vacancy Information: Location: Barking & Dagenham Salary range: £37,000-£45,000 per Annum Job type: Permanent Closing date: 9am Monday 26/07/2021 Job Section: Charity, Not-for-profit Working Hours: Full time role Reference: AT378 Contact: Alex Thompson
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Business Development Manager This renowned charity is currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager who will lead their small in-house business development team, developing funding and new business proposals to support the growth and sustainability of the charity's activities. The successful applicant will: Work with operational managers to identify relevant funders and funding opportunities to support continued growth and evolution of the charity's core activities in public health, community programming and young people's services. Generate new business leads through relationships with a range of funders and partners, including corporate contacts. Manage an active bid pipeline to ensure an efficient and effective work rate across the team, with a focus on quality, consistency and impact of submissions. Produce high quality, competitive funding proposals and tender submissions (typical values range from approximately £25,000 to £2 million). Oversee the bid production process, supervising the work of bid writers and ensuring input from relevant operational and technical managers. Support, through guidance and insight, the application of evidence and relevant project evaluation to the bid writing process and to organisational knowledge and expertise. Manage relationships with funding partners, delivery partners, stakeholders and external consultants to ensure the charity's business interests and objectives are achieved and that they continue to build on their strong reputation for approachability, positivity, and being practically minded. Identify and manage risk during the tender process to support successful project implementations and handover to operational leads. Work with project managers and operational leads to develop implementation plans to ensure management and resourcing requirements are met and key milestones achieve. Work closely with the SMT to develop the charity's business and fundraising strategies. The successful candidate will be required to have: Qualifications - Desirable Preferably educated to degree level and / or with research experience. Experience - Essential Proven track record of effective bid management and administration at a senior level and management of multi-disciplinary teams. This must include a proven track-record of successfully securing significant funding. Understanding and experience of business development within the voluntary sector. Experience of Community and trust/grant Fundraising. Experience - Desirable Understanding and experience of European public sector procurement. Previous experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategy in relation to public health / community programming and/or young people's services. Essential Skills Highly articulate with excellent writing & communication skills. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to distil and summarise information clearly and engagingly. Excellent research skills, including into Government Policy and the ability to obtain and update varied demographic information. Commercially astute and detail focused with negotiation skills. Resilience with the ability to manage multiple initiatives. Self-motivated, solutions-oriented and flexible. Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of commercial, finance and market related requirements for tenders. Vacancy Information: Location: Barking & Dagenham Salary range: £37,000-£45,000 per Annum Job type: Permanent Closing date: 9am Monday 26/07/2021 Job Section: Charity, Not-for-profit Working Hours: Full time role Reference: AT378 Contact: Alex Thompson
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Senior Exposure Manager to be a part of our Commercial Technical Underwriting (CTU) team within the general insurance (GI) business area. We are actively recruiting for the position to focus on developing our exposure management capability as the business grows both in the UK and overseas.CTU is comprised of technical subject matter experts including Pricing, Technical Underwriting, Exposure Management and Reinsurance across all Commercial Lines of Business. The team is central and integral to many projects within Aviva and has broad interactions across the business including Global Corporate and SME Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and externally with, modelling companies, brokers and industry bodies.This role could be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow and establish the exposure management function within Aviva! Historically this capability has been outsourced but we've decided to move forwards with the function internally and there is significant investment to support this transition, for example the implementation of a new dedicated exposure management system framework. We need your expert experience to continue this ambitious and meaningful journey to implement the processes and shape the functionality of the work/team.The role is technical and requires a subject matter expert to lead the team and implement best practice exposure management capabilities for the UK GI business in conjunction with CTU, the outwards Reinsurance Team and Underwriting. The requirements for the position consist of the modelling and reporting of exposures underwritten by the UK business across many geographies and perils, to ensure that all risks are understood, and underwriting and pricing strategies are aligned to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Experience across exposure management and catastrophe modelling are essential for the position. Responsibilities in the role: Develop, implement and maintain the exposure management best practices to support pricing and capacity utilisation decisions at the point of underwriting, measure and monitor aggregating exposures (not limited to natural perils) and enhance our reporting capabilities and infrastructure (e.G. regular, ad-hoc, event monitoring) Maintain current knowledge of research updates in the field of catastrophe risk and emerging risk Lead and manage engagement with our external suppliers of modelling services Maintain current knowledge of model updates and technology improvements Collaborate and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the exposure management vision is achieved Provision of exposure data to support treaty placement and regulatory reporting Support initiatives to improve the quality and completeness of captured data Actively engage with the business to identify and implement efficiencies to processes and workflows and to improve on the quality of reporting Oversee delivery of periodic returns, including RDS, London Fire Brigade, Pool Re and other International peril returns Underwritten exposures are global in nature collaboration is therefore required across Aviva internationally Skills and experience we're looking for:Proven experience of monitoring and controlling both natural and man-made catastrophe aggregations across a range of product linesKnowledgeable of corporate and specialty risk classesAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projects and requestsGood communication skills, able to explain complex ideas or methods in a clear mannerAbility to communicate effectively to a technical and non-technical audienceDeep experience of the AIR catastrophe model platform desirable, though knowledge of other platforms will also be considered, such as RMSGood understanding of capital modelling processExperience with managing a team with the ability to coach and develop team membersComputing skills with Excel and SQLDesirable Skills:Experience with coding in R and/or PythonA Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in a relevant subject area (e.G. natural hazards, engineering) Experience with modelling and reporting on aggregating events across many perils and regions including natural perils and man-made catastrophes What will you get for this role?Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualificationsA generous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewA holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through " My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people that's you so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Senior Exposure Manager to be a part of our Commercial Technical Underwriting (CTU) team within the general insurance (GI) business area. We are actively recruiting for the position to focus on developing our exposure management capability as the business grows both in the UK and overseas.CTU is comprised of technical subject matter experts including Pricing, Technical Underwriting, Exposure Management and Reinsurance across all Commercial Lines of Business. The team is central and integral to many projects within Aviva and has broad interactions across the business including Global Corporate and SME Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and externally with, modelling companies, brokers and industry bodies.This role could be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow and establish the exposure management function within Aviva! Historically this capability has been outsourced but we've decided to move forwards with the function internally and there is significant investment to support this transition, for example the implementation of a new dedicated exposure management system framework. We need your expert experience to continue this ambitious and meaningful journey to implement the processes and shape the functionality of the work/team.The role is technical and requires a subject matter expert to lead the team and implement best practice exposure management capabilities for the UK GI business in conjunction with CTU, the outwards Reinsurance Team and Underwriting. The requirements for the position consist of the modelling and reporting of exposures underwritten by the UK business across many geographies and perils, to ensure that all risks are understood, and underwriting and pricing strategies are aligned to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Experience across exposure management and catastrophe modelling are essential for the position. Responsibilities in the role: Develop, implement and maintain the exposure management best practices to support pricing and capacity utilisation decisions at the point of underwriting, measure and monitor aggregating exposures (not limited to natural perils) and enhance our reporting capabilities and infrastructure (e.G. regular, ad-hoc, event monitoring) Maintain current knowledge of research updates in the field of catastrophe risk and emerging risk Lead and manage engagement with our external suppliers of modelling services Maintain current knowledge of model updates and technology improvements Collaborate and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the exposure management vision is achieved Provision of exposure data to support treaty placement and regulatory reporting Support initiatives to improve the quality and completeness of captured data Actively engage with the business to identify and implement efficiencies to processes and workflows and to improve on the quality of reporting Oversee delivery of periodic returns, including RDS, London Fire Brigade, Pool Re and other International peril returns Underwritten exposures are global in nature collaboration is therefore required across Aviva internationally Skills and experience we're looking for:Proven experience of monitoring and controlling both natural and man-made catastrophe aggregations across a range of product linesKnowledgeable of corporate and specialty risk classesAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projects and requestsGood communication skills, able to explain complex ideas or methods in a clear mannerAbility to communicate effectively to a technical and non-technical audienceDeep experience of the AIR catastrophe model platform desirable, though knowledge of other platforms will also be considered, such as RMSGood understanding of capital modelling processExperience with managing a team with the ability to coach and develop team membersComputing skills with Excel and SQLDesirable Skills:Experience with coding in R and/or PythonA Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in a relevant subject area (e.G. natural hazards, engineering) Experience with modelling and reporting on aggregating events across many perils and regions including natural perils and man-made catastrophes What will you get for this role?Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualificationsA generous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewA holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through " My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people that's you so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.
Finance Business Partner The Role: This is an exciting time to join PIB Group as we look for a new role due to growth for a Finance Business Partner. Although this role is based from our Lincoln office we are open to flexible working and working from home a few days in the week. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work with the business, including various managers, to provide insight into financial performance, aid planning and forecasting and deliver a strong reporting process. This role would suit an ambitious, self-starter who can take responsibility and work effectively under pressure Responsibilities: Work in close partnership with the Team managers and Head of Finance to provide accurate and comprehensive annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts. Help analyse monthly variances and prepare monthly review packs. Become a key point of contact to support the business with any financial modelling. Build strong relations and provide financial support to commercial decision making. Challenge current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible. Work closely with the MI team to help create and monitor performance through dashboards and reporting and provide detailed analysis. Liaise with the various finance functions, both at local and Group level, as required. Aid Integration of newly acquired businesses into reporting structure. Experience: We are looking for someone with 5 years post qualified experience in Finance with at least 3 years working in a Finance Business Partner role Previous experience within Insurance is not required Commercial Finance experience working in a fast-paced growth environment (over 5 years) Experience of budgeting and planning as well as monthly reporting You will be highly analytical with excellent attention to detail skills Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines and driven by key objectives Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including Senior executive management Further information Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that working together as one team across the Group is better for our customers, our businesses, and our employees, we offer excellent rates of pay, fantastic benefits and excellent career opportunities. Our employee's success isn't measured on time spent in the office, so please talk to us about your flexible working needs. We have many sites across the UK, so whether this be working from home, logging on from another office then we would love to hear from you! PIB Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Ref:
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Finance Business Partner The Role: This is an exciting time to join PIB Group as we look for a new role due to growth for a Finance Business Partner. Although this role is based from our Lincoln office we are open to flexible working and working from home a few days in the week. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work with the business, including various managers, to provide insight into financial performance, aid planning and forecasting and deliver a strong reporting process. This role would suit an ambitious, self-starter who can take responsibility and work effectively under pressure Responsibilities: Work in close partnership with the Team managers and Head of Finance to provide accurate and comprehensive annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts. Help analyse monthly variances and prepare monthly review packs. Become a key point of contact to support the business with any financial modelling. Build strong relations and provide financial support to commercial decision making. Challenge current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible. Work closely with the MI team to help create and monitor performance through dashboards and reporting and provide detailed analysis. Liaise with the various finance functions, both at local and Group level, as required. Aid Integration of newly acquired businesses into reporting structure. Experience: We are looking for someone with 5 years post qualified experience in Finance with at least 3 years working in a Finance Business Partner role Previous experience within Insurance is not required Commercial Finance experience working in a fast-paced growth environment (over 5 years) Experience of budgeting and planning as well as monthly reporting You will be highly analytical with excellent attention to detail skills Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines and driven by key objectives Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including Senior executive management Further information Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that working together as one team across the Group is better for our customers, our businesses, and our employees, we offer excellent rates of pay, fantastic benefits and excellent career opportunities. Our employee's success isn't measured on time spent in the office, so please talk to us about your flexible working needs. We have many sites across the UK, so whether this be working from home, logging on from another office then we would love to hear from you! PIB Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Ref:
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Manchester, Lancashire
This is a critical role supporting the management of overall Indirect spend across the business, working closely with the Procurement Manager to develop sourcing strategies and working collaboratively with stakeholder groups. Client Details Leader in its field serving a number of key industries Description The role will develop over time and you will soon take full ownership of certain sub-categories and spend, so previous experience as a budget holder of spend is required. A proactive nature and interest in your long-term career development is also important for my client to consider you as a strong candidate Lead your own sourcing projects under the guidance of the Procurement Manager and identify new opportunities/projects to target Work closely with key stakeholders and local sourcing teams to understand their needs and translate into sourcing strategies Support the business's cost reduction agenda and ensure appropriate supplier management is implemented Design and develop key procurement plans, implementing processes which will add value and provide the best commercial advantage Take a lead role in the negotiation and management of crucial supplier contractors covering all indirect categories including HR, FM, Professional services and finance but with an emphasis on IT procurement Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance, reacting to changes in demand and customer forecasts Professionally manage internal stakeholder relationships, whilst working on critical high value and complex procurement projects Profile Min 2 years' experience in Indirect Procurement (HR, Prof Services, IT, Travel or Marketing ideal) Experience sourcing for goods and services in a large, fast-paced and complex business, preferably in the Construction, Retail, FMCG or Financial Services industry. Be a strategic thinker not an operational buyer and have experience working with senior level stakeholders, especially in an international setting Educated to a Degree level, a qualification or interest in studying CIPS is advantageous Experienced with e-sourcing and strong knowledge of P2P process Candidates must hold the independent right to live and work in the UK Job Offer Role with a market leader keen to develop talent.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
This is a critical role supporting the management of overall Indirect spend across the business, working closely with the Procurement Manager to develop sourcing strategies and working collaboratively with stakeholder groups. Client Details Leader in its field serving a number of key industries Description The role will develop over time and you will soon take full ownership of certain sub-categories and spend, so previous experience as a budget holder of spend is required. A proactive nature and interest in your long-term career development is also important for my client to consider you as a strong candidate Lead your own sourcing projects under the guidance of the Procurement Manager and identify new opportunities/projects to target Work closely with key stakeholders and local sourcing teams to understand their needs and translate into sourcing strategies Support the business's cost reduction agenda and ensure appropriate supplier management is implemented Design and develop key procurement plans, implementing processes which will add value and provide the best commercial advantage Take a lead role in the negotiation and management of crucial supplier contractors covering all indirect categories including HR, FM, Professional services and finance but with an emphasis on IT procurement Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance, reacting to changes in demand and customer forecasts Professionally manage internal stakeholder relationships, whilst working on critical high value and complex procurement projects Profile Min 2 years' experience in Indirect Procurement (HR, Prof Services, IT, Travel or Marketing ideal) Experience sourcing for goods and services in a large, fast-paced and complex business, preferably in the Construction, Retail, FMCG or Financial Services industry. Be a strategic thinker not an operational buyer and have experience working with senior level stakeholders, especially in an international setting Educated to a Degree level, a qualification or interest in studying CIPS is advantageous Experienced with e-sourcing and strong knowledge of P2P process Candidates must hold the independent right to live and work in the UK Job Offer Role with a market leader keen to develop talent.
Job Title Audit Semi Senior Location Gatwick Salary £28,000 - £35,000 One of our clients, a Top 10 firm in Surrey have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior, who is keen to progress their career in audit, working on some top tier clients, across a range of different sectors. You will work in an exciting team that work on clients such as owner managed businesses, SMEs and large multi-national groups. This firm is one that will help you progress your career in audit and you will see the benefits of working with some excellent fee earning Partners. Audit Semi Senior responsibilities You will ensure all aspects of the budget are completed and on-time The Audit Semi Senior will prepare analysis of accounting data from the clients' records You will work on clients under IFRS and FRS 102 reporting You will be involved in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment, supporting the manager It is important that you can build strong, long-lasting relationships with new clients What's great about this Audit Semi Senior position? The Audit Semi Senior will have the opportunity to complete their studies, progress their career and learn and develop their skill-set within a Top 10 firm You will be working on listed clients and FRS 102 and IFRS audits The salary and benefits package are superb in comparison to the market You will be joining a firm that genuinely wants you to progress your career through them What you'll need to succeed You should be studying towards either your ACA or ACCA qualification Ideally, you will have experience of IFRS and UK GAAP You will have the ability to deal with a portfolio of clients, work well within a team environment and use your own initiative The Audit Semi Senior will have high commercial awareness and will be able to deal with, or escalate any incoming queries What next? This role is an important one that needs filling relatively quickly by the client, therefore, if you are interested, please get your CV over to as soon as possible. Interviews will take place via video call initially, which can be set up within a couple of days. ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250 Click here for more information The Pro-Recruitment Group consists of five distinct brands: Pro-Tax , Pro-Legal , Pro-Finance , Pro-HR and Pro-Marketing . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Job Title Audit Semi Senior Location Gatwick Salary £28,000 - £35,000 One of our clients, a Top 10 firm in Surrey have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior, who is keen to progress their career in audit, working on some top tier clients, across a range of different sectors. You will work in an exciting team that work on clients such as owner managed businesses, SMEs and large multi-national groups. This firm is one that will help you progress your career in audit and you will see the benefits of working with some excellent fee earning Partners. Audit Semi Senior responsibilities You will ensure all aspects of the budget are completed and on-time The Audit Semi Senior will prepare analysis of accounting data from the clients' records You will work on clients under IFRS and FRS 102 reporting You will be involved in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment, supporting the manager It is important that you can build strong, long-lasting relationships with new clients What's great about this Audit Semi Senior position? The Audit Semi Senior will have the opportunity to complete their studies, progress their career and learn and develop their skill-set within a Top 10 firm You will be working on listed clients and FRS 102 and IFRS audits The salary and benefits package are superb in comparison to the market You will be joining a firm that genuinely wants you to progress your career through them What you'll need to succeed You should be studying towards either your ACA or ACCA qualification Ideally, you will have experience of IFRS and UK GAAP You will have the ability to deal with a portfolio of clients, work well within a team environment and use your own initiative The Audit Semi Senior will have high commercial awareness and will be able to deal with, or escalate any incoming queries What next? This role is an important one that needs filling relatively quickly by the client, therefore, if you are interested, please get your CV over to as soon as possible. Interviews will take place via video call initially, which can be set up within a couple of days. ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250 Click here for more information The Pro-Recruitment Group consists of five distinct brands: Pro-Tax , Pro-Legal , Pro-Finance , Pro-HR and Pro-Marketing . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Senior Exposure Manager to be a part of our Commercial Technical Underwriting (CTU) team within the general insurance (GI) business area. We are actively recruiting for the position to focus on developing our exposure management capability as the business grows both in the UK and overseas.CTU is comprised of technical subject matter experts including Pricing, Technical Underwriting, Exposure Management and Reinsurance across all Commercial Lines of Business. The team is central and integral to many projects within Aviva and has broad interactions across the business including Global Corporate and SME Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and externally with, modelling companies, brokers and industry bodies.This role could be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow and establish the exposure management function within Aviva! Historically this capability has been outsourced but we've decided to move forwards with the function internally and there is significant investment to support this transition, for example the implementation of a new dedicated exposure management system framework. We need your expert experience to continue this ambitious and meaningful journey to implement the processes and shape the functionality of the work/team.The role is technical and requires a subject matter expert to lead the team and implement best practice exposure management capabilities for the UK GI business in conjunction with CTU, the outwards Reinsurance Team and Underwriting. The requirements for the position consist of the modelling and reporting of exposures underwritten by the UK business across many geographies and perils, to ensure that all risks are understood, and underwriting and pricing strategies are aligned to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Experience across exposure management and catastrophe modelling are essential for the position. Responsibilities in the role: Develop, implement and maintain the exposure management best practices to support pricing and capacity utilisation decisions at the point of underwriting, measure and monitor aggregating exposures (not limited to natural perils) and enhance our reporting capabilities and infrastructure (e.G. regular, ad-hoc, event monitoring) Maintain current knowledge of research updates in the field of catastrophe risk and emerging risk Lead and manage engagement with our external suppliers of modelling services Maintain current knowledge of model updates and technology improvements Collaborate and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the exposure management vision is achieved Provision of exposure data to support treaty placement and regulatory reporting Support initiatives to improve the quality and completeness of captured data Actively engage with the business to identify and implement efficiencies to processes and workflows and to improve on the quality of reporting Oversee delivery of periodic returns, including RDS, London Fire Brigade, Pool Re and other International peril returns Underwritten exposures are global in nature collaboration is therefore required across Aviva internationally Skills and experience we're looking for:Proven experience of monitoring and controlling both natural and man-made catastrophe aggregations across a range of product linesKnowledgeable of corporate and specialty risk classesAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projects and requestsGood communication skills, able to explain complex ideas or methods in a clear mannerAbility to communicate effectively to a technical and non-technical audienceDeep experience of the AIR catastrophe model platform desirable, though knowledge of other platforms will also be considered, such as RMSGood understanding of capital modelling processExperience with managing a team with the ability to coach and develop team membersComputing skills with Excel and SQLDesirable Skills:Experience with coding in R and/or PythonA Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in a relevant subject area (e.G. natural hazards, engineering) Experience with modelling and reporting on aggregating events across many perils and regions including natural perils and man-made catastrophes What will you get for this role?Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualificationsA generous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewA holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through " My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people that's you so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our London office for a Senior Exposure Manager to be a part of our Commercial Technical Underwriting (CTU) team within the general insurance (GI) business area. We are actively recruiting for the position to focus on developing our exposure management capability as the business grows both in the UK and overseas.CTU is comprised of technical subject matter experts including Pricing, Technical Underwriting, Exposure Management and Reinsurance across all Commercial Lines of Business. The team is central and integral to many projects within Aviva and has broad interactions across the business including Global Corporate and SME Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and externally with, modelling companies, brokers and industry bodies.This role could be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow and establish the exposure management function within Aviva! Historically this capability has been outsourced but we've decided to move forwards with the function internally and there is significant investment to support this transition, for example the implementation of a new dedicated exposure management system framework. We need your expert experience to continue this ambitious and meaningful journey to implement the processes and shape the functionality of the work/team.The role is technical and requires a subject matter expert to lead the team and implement best practice exposure management capabilities for the UK GI business in conjunction with CTU, the outwards Reinsurance Team and Underwriting. The requirements for the position consist of the modelling and reporting of exposures underwritten by the UK business across many geographies and perils, to ensure that all risks are understood, and underwriting and pricing strategies are aligned to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Experience across exposure management and catastrophe modelling are essential for the position. Responsibilities in the role: Develop, implement and maintain the exposure management best practices to support pricing and capacity utilisation decisions at the point of underwriting, measure and monitor aggregating exposures (not limited to natural perils) and enhance our reporting capabilities and infrastructure (e.G. regular, ad-hoc, event monitoring) Maintain current knowledge of research updates in the field of catastrophe risk and emerging risk Lead and manage engagement with our external suppliers of modelling services Maintain current knowledge of model updates and technology improvements Collaborate and communicate across the business with various stakeholders to ensure the exposure management vision is achieved Provision of exposure data to support treaty placement and regulatory reporting Support initiatives to improve the quality and completeness of captured data Actively engage with the business to identify and implement efficiencies to processes and workflows and to improve on the quality of reporting Oversee delivery of periodic returns, including RDS, London Fire Brigade, Pool Re and other International peril returns Underwritten exposures are global in nature collaboration is therefore required across Aviva internationally Skills and experience we're looking for:Proven experience of monitoring and controlling both natural and man-made catastrophe aggregations across a range of product linesKnowledgeable of corporate and specialty risk classesAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projects and requestsGood communication skills, able to explain complex ideas or methods in a clear mannerAbility to communicate effectively to a technical and non-technical audienceDeep experience of the AIR catastrophe model platform desirable, though knowledge of other platforms will also be considered, such as RMSGood understanding of capital modelling processExperience with managing a team with the ability to coach and develop team membersComputing skills with Excel and SQLDesirable Skills:Experience with coding in R and/or PythonA Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in a relevant subject area (e.G. natural hazards, engineering) Experience with modelling and reporting on aggregating events across many perils and regions including natural perils and man-made catastrophes What will you get for this role?Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualificationsA generous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewA holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through " My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always 'Care More'. It's our thing. We're all about our people that's you so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.
