FUNDRAISER Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we'd be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind. Remuneration: circa £29,000pa Type of contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG (a minimum of 2 days in the office). Report to: Community and Individual Giving Manager Working closely with: Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Patient Services Team and Finance. Purpose of the role This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the charity/fundraising sector, looking to progress and develop a career focusing on community and individual giving activity. You should want to use and grow your knowledge and aim to achieve excellent standards of fundraising through relationship building. You'll be passionate about continuous improvement, have a proactive attitude and be comfortable in suggesting new and/or better ways of working. You'll enjoy a challenging and fulfilling environment, working with a supportive and forward-thinking team. You will have experience of planning and implementing projects and in providing high levels of stewardship - in addition to the ability to research, identify and reach potential new supporter groups within the community. Must be able to drive and have access to a car. Main duties and responsibilities This role requires input into and delivery of multiple income streams, working with the Community and Individual Giving Manager and the wider Fundraising Team. Duties and responsibilities will, at any given time, include: Community Fundraising Related Plan, develop and implement fundraising initiatives that appeal to community groups and associations. Devise community related products and resources that will aid community groups to further engage and raise funds. Research, identify, apply for and secure new local level partnerships or one-off community type donations e.g. from Rotary/Lions Clubs, Musical Groups, Sports Clubs or Supermarket Charity of the Year. Research, identify, apply for and secure new support from educational establishments such as Schools and Universities. Promote collections in relevant geographic locations to Leukaemia Care's hospital hubs or with a link to a supporter, patient or family. Identify opportunities for Leukaemia Care to raise awareness around the charity's Hospital Hub locations around the U.K. Account manage any local community charity of the year partnerships that are secured, e.g. a Golf Club. Be their point of contact at Leukaemia Care. Represent the organisation giving engaging talks, pitches and presentations on the work of the charity, as well as delivering thank you acceptance speeches where necessary. Individual Giving Related Administer and thank gifts from Individuals including one off donors and first-time donors. Alongside the Community and Individual Giving Manager build rapport and meaningful relationships with identified mid-level donors and prospect major donors. Research ideas, plan, devise, implement and develop virtual giving as an income stream. Maximise income by promoting Gift Aid and securing declarations in relation to eligible UK taxpayers. Support the Community and Individual Giving Manager to run the charity's Regular Giving Programme, ensuring these committed and longstanding donors/members are thanked appropriately, regularly informed of their impact, and developed into long-term donors. Support the Community and Individual Giving Manager with an externally run Lottery and our Lottery Players recruitment and retention. Work with the Community and Individual Giving Manager to plan stewardship events. Be responsible for the logistical organisation of such events liaising with venues, making bookings and handling invitees requirements. General Fundraising Work within the Code of Fundraising Practice as set by the Fundraising Regulator and adhere to all relevant financial procedures. Deliver and exceed targets across a wide variety of areas including Community and Individual Giving; including Mid-Level Giving, Lottery and Virtual Fundraising. Represent the charity at events and cheque presentations as required. Raise awareness to encourage support and make the most of any 'cross-selling' opportunities to promote other ways to get involved such as running events, gifts in Wills, Recycling, Payroll Giving, Volunteering etc. Ensure that systems and processes are effective, and that our database is updated and utilised as the central source of information for recording income, supporter interactions and reporting. Maximise the use of online fundraising tools, digital marketing and social media to increase the generation of funds from all available sources. Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality, and reflective of the values of Leukaemia Care. Record all interactions with fundraisers or potential fundraisers on Raisers Edge NXT, our fundraising database (training will be provided). Provide cover within the team as needed during periods of annual leave, sickness or where extra resources are needed. Adopt a strong solution focused approach to help supporters overcome any challenges and maximise their fundraising efforts. Improve supporter retention and engagement, building strong relationships and long-term supporters. Ensure all supporters are appropriately thanked and help develop specific supporter journeys. Assist with enquiries and donations over the telephone and by email. Ensure that relevant pages on the Leukaemia Care website fundraising information is up to date. Collate case studies, stories and photographs and share with the Comms Team for promotion. Provide data to the Community and Individual Giving Manager to support the production of progress reports for presentation to the Senior Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees. General In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following: 1. Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute. 2. Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety. 3. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role. This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder. If you have any questions, please contact: Leukaemia Care is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusivity, and values diversity. We want to be an organisation that is reflective of the communities and families that we support. Therefore, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experience. As an equal opportunities employer we want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Experience of working in a charitable organisation within an income generation function. Experience of meeting or exceeding income targets. Excellent networking and relationship building skills Excellent communication skills including giving talks and presentations Strong telephone skills The ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach targets Highly creative and able to turn ideas into action Proficient writing skills Self-motivated with the capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a small team Excellent organisational and time management skills Able to carry out research and administration tasks as part of role Highly IT literate (MS Office preferable) Financially literate A good team player - able to link in and work well with a range of people within the organisation Ability to manage own workload Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role with sufficient notice High levels of motivation, when working alone or with a team Ability to problem solve Ability to learn quickly Confident, enthusiastic and creative Must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle Desirable Understanding of relationship databases Understanding of how to devise and implement an effective fundraising plan Understanding of how social media can be used to fundraise Experience in organising events from start to finish Understanding of the issues and needs of people with blood cancer Experience of multiple types of income streams (e.g. community, individual giving, events) Comfortable working on own, within the community e.g. group or club venue, and in an office environment
Apr 19, 2025
Full time
FUNDRAISER Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we'd be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind. Remuneration: circa £29,000pa Type of contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG (a minimum of 2 days in the office). Report to: Community and Individual Giving Manager Working closely with: Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Patient Services Team and Finance. Purpose of the role This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the charity/fundraising sector, looking to progress and develop a career focusing on community and individual giving activity. You should want to use and grow your knowledge and aim to achieve excellent standards of fundraising through relationship building. You'll be passionate about continuous improvement, have a proactive attitude and be comfortable in suggesting new and/or better ways of working. You'll enjoy a challenging and fulfilling environment, working with a supportive and forward-thinking team. You will have experience of planning and implementing projects and in providing high levels of stewardship - in addition to the ability to research, identify and reach potential new supporter groups within the community. Must be able to drive and have access to a car. Main duties and responsibilities This role requires input into and delivery of multiple income streams, working with the Community and Individual Giving Manager and the wider Fundraising Team. Duties and responsibilities will, at any given time, include: Community Fundraising Related Plan, develop and implement fundraising initiatives that appeal to community groups and associations. Devise community related products and resources that will aid community groups to further engage and raise funds. Research, identify, apply for and secure new local level partnerships or one-off community type donations e.g. from Rotary/Lions Clubs, Musical Groups, Sports Clubs or Supermarket Charity of the Year. Research, identify, apply for and secure new support from educational establishments such as Schools and Universities. Promote collections in relevant geographic locations to Leukaemia Care's hospital hubs or with a link to a supporter, patient or family. Identify opportunities for Leukaemia Care to raise awareness around the charity's Hospital Hub locations around the U.K. Account manage any local community charity of the year partnerships that are secured, e.g. a Golf Club. Be their point of contact at Leukaemia Care. Represent the organisation giving engaging talks, pitches and presentations on the work of the charity, as well as delivering thank you acceptance speeches where necessary. Individual Giving Related Administer and thank gifts from Individuals including one off donors and first-time donors. Alongside the Community and Individual Giving Manager build rapport and meaningful relationships with identified mid-level donors and prospect major donors. Research ideas, plan, devise, implement and develop virtual giving as an income stream. Maximise income by promoting Gift Aid and securing declarations in relation to eligible UK taxpayers. Support the Community and Individual Giving Manager to run the charity's Regular Giving Programme, ensuring these committed and longstanding donors/members are thanked appropriately, regularly informed of their impact, and developed into long-term donors. Support the Community and Individual Giving Manager with an externally run Lottery and our Lottery Players recruitment and retention. Work with the Community and Individual Giving Manager to plan stewardship events. Be responsible for the logistical organisation of such events liaising with venues, making bookings and handling invitees requirements. General Fundraising Work within the Code of Fundraising Practice as set by the Fundraising Regulator and adhere to all relevant financial procedures. Deliver and exceed targets across a wide variety of areas including Community and Individual Giving; including Mid-Level Giving, Lottery and Virtual Fundraising. Represent the charity at events and cheque presentations as required. Raise awareness to encourage support and make the most of any 'cross-selling' opportunities to promote other ways to get involved such as running events, gifts in Wills, Recycling, Payroll Giving, Volunteering etc. Ensure that systems and processes are effective, and that our database is updated and utilised as the central source of information for recording income, supporter interactions and reporting. Maximise the use of online fundraising tools, digital marketing and social media to increase the generation of funds from all available sources. Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality, and reflective of the values of Leukaemia Care. Record all interactions with fundraisers or potential fundraisers on Raisers Edge NXT, our fundraising database (training will be provided). Provide cover within the team as needed during periods of annual leave, sickness or where extra resources are needed. Adopt a strong solution focused approach to help supporters overcome any challenges and maximise their fundraising efforts. Improve supporter retention and engagement, building strong relationships and long-term supporters. Ensure all supporters are appropriately thanked and help develop specific supporter journeys. Assist with enquiries and donations over the telephone and by email. Ensure that relevant pages on the Leukaemia Care website fundraising information is up to date. Collate case studies, stories and photographs and share with the Comms Team for promotion. Provide data to the Community and Individual Giving Manager to support the production of progress reports for presentation to the Senior Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees. General In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following: 1. Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute. 2. Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety. 3. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role. This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder. If you have any questions, please contact: Leukaemia Care is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusivity, and values diversity. We want to be an organisation that is reflective of the communities and families that we support. Therefore, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experience. As an equal opportunities employer we want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Experience of working in a charitable organisation within an income generation function. Experience of meeting or exceeding income targets. Excellent networking and relationship building skills Excellent communication skills including giving talks and presentations Strong telephone skills The ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach targets Highly creative and able to turn ideas into action Proficient writing skills Self-motivated with the capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a small team Excellent organisational and time management skills Able to carry out research and administration tasks as part of role Highly IT literate (MS Office preferable) Financially literate A good team player - able to link in and work well with a range of people within the organisation Ability to manage own workload Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role with sufficient notice High levels of motivation, when working alone or with a team Ability to problem solve Ability to learn quickly Confident, enthusiastic and creative Must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle Desirable Understanding of relationship databases Understanding of how to devise and implement an effective fundraising plan Understanding of how social media can be used to fundraise Experience in organising events from start to finish Understanding of the issues and needs of people with blood cancer Experience of multiple types of income streams (e.g. community, individual giving, events) Comfortable working on own, within the community e.g. group or club venue, and in an office environment
Senior Service Charge Coordinator PO5: Starting salary £52,674 per annum rising in annual increments to £55,710 per annum incl LW About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: Billing over £19 million of revenue per year the Service Charge Calculation team forms an essential part of the Housing and Adult Social Care directorate, recovering vital income that allows Lambeth Council to continue providing essential services to our residents. The team sits within the Homeownership and Rents department. The team is responsible for calculating the day-to-day service charges for over 9000 leasehold and freehold properties in the borough. The team also leads on gathering information for service charge queries and ensuring the charges are both accurate and reasonable. About the Role: The role would suit a service charge professional with extensive experience in setting leasehold service charges for either a local authority or housing association. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to have a goal-orientated approach to complex problems. Leading a busy team, you will need to have an organised approach to service charge construction, be a great team player, lead by example and be flexible and approachable. You must be able to ensure statutory and corporate deadlines are met in issuing the service charges. You must also have knowledge of current housing legislation as it relates to service charges. You will also occasionally be required to attend evening meetings as well as give evidence in court/first tier tribunal cases. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: An excellent knowledge of leasehold issues, including but not limited to: service charges; major works projects; current law and legislation. Broad knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting the management of council housing. Excellent knowledge of the accounting process when constructing service charges. Substantial management experience in leasehold management and practice, with a focus on the financial management of service charges. Experience as a team leader or line manager within a large, complex, customer-focused organisation and of monitoring team performance, preparing performance reports and acting to continually improve the business based on performance. Experience of working with property management and accounting IT systems. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Mowatt at . How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recent applicants need not to apply Recruitment Timelines: Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 5th May 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here . We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Senior Service Charge Coordinator PO5: Starting salary £52,674 per annum rising in annual increments to £55,710 per annum incl LW About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: Billing over £19 million of revenue per year the Service Charge Calculation team forms an essential part of the Housing and Adult Social Care directorate, recovering vital income that allows Lambeth Council to continue providing essential services to our residents. The team sits within the Homeownership and Rents department. The team is responsible for calculating the day-to-day service charges for over 9000 leasehold and freehold properties in the borough. The team also leads on gathering information for service charge queries and ensuring the charges are both accurate and reasonable. About the Role: The role would suit a service charge professional with extensive experience in setting leasehold service charges for either a local authority or housing association. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to have a goal-orientated approach to complex problems. Leading a busy team, you will need to have an organised approach to service charge construction, be a great team player, lead by example and be flexible and approachable. You must be able to ensure statutory and corporate deadlines are met in issuing the service charges. You must also have knowledge of current housing legislation as it relates to service charges. You will also occasionally be required to attend evening meetings as well as give evidence in court/first tier tribunal cases. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: An excellent knowledge of leasehold issues, including but not limited to: service charges; major works projects; current law and legislation. Broad knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting the management of council housing. Excellent knowledge of the accounting process when constructing service charges. Substantial management experience in leasehold management and practice, with a focus on the financial management of service charges. Experience as a team leader or line manager within a large, complex, customer-focused organisation and of monitoring team performance, preparing performance reports and acting to continually improve the business based on performance. Experience of working with property management and accounting IT systems. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Mowatt at . How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recent applicants need not to apply Recruitment Timelines: Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 5th May 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here . We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. The international audit team is an industry agnostic team that specialises in providing fully coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms from around the world, the international audit team leverages the controls present at finance service centre locations to design high quality and highly efficient global audit strategies. The international audit team provide a fully project managed and centralised global audit offering to audited entities. Many engagements have an element of travel required, with team members often travelling overseas a number of times a year on audit engagements. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams with conflicting milestones and deliverables. Experience of systems review and controls testing, as well as substantive auditing, of complex financial statement areas and the review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements, including the Companies Act 2006. Strong technical experience across a range of complex areas. Managing and developing staff in the role of People Manager and a Project Manager Experience challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations. Able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience designing audit strategies that rely on controls and the IT environment of the audited entity You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. The international audit team is an industry agnostic team that specialises in providing fully coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms from around the world, the international audit team leverages the controls present at finance service centre locations to design high quality and highly efficient global audit strategies. The international audit team provide a fully project managed and centralised global audit offering to audited entities. Many engagements have an element of travel required, with team members often travelling overseas a number of times a year on audit engagements. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams with conflicting milestones and deliverables. Experience of systems review and controls testing, as well as substantive auditing, of complex financial statement areas and the review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements, including the Companies Act 2006. Strong technical experience across a range of complex areas. Managing and developing staff in the role of People Manager and a Project Manager Experience challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations. Able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience designing audit strategies that rely on controls and the IT environment of the audited entity You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Senior NPD Technologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role will lead the Product Development of new and modified products for Florette brand and to support on own label, retail & catering projects, for all major supermarkets as well as household name retailers. This role is perfect for an experienced NPD Technologist to move into a varied, end-to-end, and quality-focussed NPD role. The Senior NPD Technologist, reporting into the Head of Florette NPD, will be instrumental in leading NPD projects for both the Florette brand as well as own-label products from our Lichfield Head Office and factory. This role will manage NPD activities for new and improved products from research to post launch reviews. The successful candidate will have notable work experience in the development of chilled and/or short shelf life food products, and have proven experience in shelf life analysis, product sampling, factory trials, product costings, and more. We are looking for someone that is assertive with leadership qualities, and who has experience with presenting and working with customers directly in an NPD environment. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:00pm Pay: £Competitive, with annual bonus Main Responsibilities Manage product development projects with responsibility for trials, shelf life, samples, and industrial validations for all Florette projects. Play a leading role in new product development projects, developing products from concept to launch. Manage the Florette brand as well as the new product developments for our own label products, following briefs from the Marketing Department. Work closely with customers around ideation projects, with regular presentations in order to increase level of product and leaf knowledge available to retail customers. Liaise with all factory departments for the development of projects. Monitor products after launching following the post launch review procedure. Able to step-up when required to lead the NPD team in managers absence. Skills and Experience Required Ideally educated to degree level in a Food Science/Technology or related discipline. Proven work experience of working within an NPD department with strong experience of the development of Chilled/Short shelf life products, Shelf life analysis, Product Sampling, Factory Trials, Product Costings. Experience and ability to present to customers confidently and knowledgably. Proven work experience in researching and developing food products from concept to launch, desirably in an FMCG and/or fresh produce environment. A quick learner that is eager to develop into a subject matter expert in existing and new salad products. Assertive, problem solver, decision maker, communicator. Innovative with a creative flair and a passion for food. What You Will Get In Return A competitive salary with inclusion in our annual bonus scheme, and a range of employee benefits you d expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues. Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday. Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes. Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it s not just about lettuce! As well as the 3 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! We re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your unlimited Right to Work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That s why we ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role will lead the Product Development of new and modified products for Florette brand and to support on own label, retail & catering projects, for all major supermarkets as well as household name retailers. This role is perfect for an experienced NPD Technologist to move into a varied, end-to-end, and quality-focussed NPD role. The Senior NPD Technologist, reporting into the Head of Florette NPD, will be instrumental in leading NPD projects for both the Florette brand as well as own-label products from our Lichfield Head Office and factory. This role will manage NPD activities for new and improved products from research to post launch reviews. The successful candidate will have notable work experience in the development of chilled and/or short shelf life food products, and have proven experience in shelf life analysis, product sampling, factory trials, product costings, and more. We are looking for someone that is assertive with leadership qualities, and who has experience with presenting and working with customers directly in an NPD environment. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:00pm Pay: £Competitive, with annual bonus Main Responsibilities Manage product development projects with responsibility for trials, shelf life, samples, and industrial validations for all Florette projects. Play a leading role in new product development projects, developing products from concept to launch. Manage the Florette brand as well as the new product developments for our own label products, following briefs from the Marketing Department. Work closely with customers around ideation projects, with regular presentations in order to increase level of product and leaf knowledge available to retail customers. Liaise with all factory departments for the development of projects. Monitor products after launching following the post launch review procedure. Able to step-up when required to lead the NPD team in managers absence. Skills and Experience Required Ideally educated to degree level in a Food Science/Technology or related discipline. Proven work experience of working within an NPD department with strong experience of the development of Chilled/Short shelf life products, Shelf life analysis, Product Sampling, Factory Trials, Product Costings. Experience and ability to present to customers confidently and knowledgably. Proven work experience in researching and developing food products from concept to launch, desirably in an FMCG and/or fresh produce environment. A quick learner that is eager to develop into a subject matter expert in existing and new salad products. Assertive, problem solver, decision maker, communicator. Innovative with a creative flair and a passion for food. What You Will Get In Return A competitive salary with inclusion in our annual bonus scheme, and a range of employee benefits you d expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues. Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday. Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes. Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it s not just about lettuce! As well as the 3 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! We re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your unlimited Right to Work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That s why we ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.
THE COMPANY Our client is a prestigious British arts organisation renowned across the globe, specialising in outstanding performances of traditional ballet. THE ROLE As Senior Corporate Development Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Development in meeting fundraising targets from Corporate Partners with strategic oversight and pursuing major prospects. Key responsibilities: Work with key team members to help them achieve their strategic goals for 2025/26. Oversee the Corporates strategy to ensure that stewardship and cultivation opportunities are successfully managed. Manage and develop the team's portfolio of Corporate prospects while bringing a network of contacts to grow a corporate partner pipeline. Generate reports and financial updates for the Corporate business unit, to present to committees and Senior staff when necessary. Help to ensure the successful delivery of a programme of events that will strengthen the relationship between the organisations and both partners and prospects. Line manage the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, supporting their projects closely. Remain up-to-date on matters related to best practice, developments within the sector and the organisations values and principles including DEI and their Environmental Responsibility Strategy. THE PERSON To be successful in this role, you will need an established record in securing substantial sponsorship and funding related to Corporate Partners. Proven experience managing teams within a fundraising department is ideal, with a strong history helping direct reports achieve high targets as they relate to the development strategy. Lastly, an appreciation for the arts and ballet in particular would be a significant benefit. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active role. Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role. We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
THE COMPANY Our client is a prestigious British arts organisation renowned across the globe, specialising in outstanding performances of traditional ballet. THE ROLE As Senior Corporate Development Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Development in meeting fundraising targets from Corporate Partners with strategic oversight and pursuing major prospects. Key responsibilities: Work with key team members to help them achieve their strategic goals for 2025/26. Oversee the Corporates strategy to ensure that stewardship and cultivation opportunities are successfully managed. Manage and develop the team's portfolio of Corporate prospects while bringing a network of contacts to grow a corporate partner pipeline. Generate reports and financial updates for the Corporate business unit, to present to committees and Senior staff when necessary. Help to ensure the successful delivery of a programme of events that will strengthen the relationship between the organisations and both partners and prospects. Line manage the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, supporting their projects closely. Remain up-to-date on matters related to best practice, developments within the sector and the organisations values and principles including DEI and their Environmental Responsibility Strategy. THE PERSON To be successful in this role, you will need an established record in securing substantial sponsorship and funding related to Corporate Partners. Proven experience managing teams within a fundraising department is ideal, with a strong history helping direct reports achieve high targets as they relate to the development strategy. Lastly, an appreciation for the arts and ballet in particular would be a significant benefit. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active role. Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role. We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .
The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society's fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas. Public engagement is one of the Royal Society's strategic priorities. Our wish is to engage with all to make scientific knowledge and the scientific approach part of the fabric of society. This includes listening to the views of the public, involving the public in our work and inspiring the public to explore new discoveries, the rich history of science and the scientists that shape our world. The Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will work with the Public Engagement Manager and other members of the Public Engagement team to manage and develop the Society's public engagement programme in line with the Public Engagement strategy, as defined and approved by the Public Engagement Committee. The post holder will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Society's flagship event within the public engagement programme, the Summer Science Exhibition. The Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of this major annual event, ensuring its success both on-site and digitally. The role also includes developing additional events that complement the Exhibition and exploring new ways to broaden audience engagement. The post holder will also provide day-to-day budget management, as well as line management of two Public Engagement Officer roles which support programmes across the entire PE team. The role will also oversee the Events strand, including the Summer Science Exhibits On Tour programme and other events, such as Prize Lectures, cultural events and Lates/History of Science. The Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will be supported by the Public Engagement Manager who will provide strategic guidance and a management overview. Alongside the Summer Science Exhibition, the Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will also be expected to contribute to other projects and events as required, to develop the Section's activities as a whole. They will play a key role in the continued development of the public engagement programme and team by sharing best practice, ideas and learnings. The post holder will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to: Public Engagement Manager Line manages: Public Engagement Officer x 2 Pay band: D, £45,000 per annum Location: Carlton House Terrace, London Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (some travel, mainly within the UK, some evening and weekend work required) Closing date for applications: Midnight 21 April 2025. Interviews will be held: 13 May 2025.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society's fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas. Public engagement is one of the Royal Society's strategic priorities. Our wish is to engage with all to make scientific knowledge and the scientific approach part of the fabric of society. This includes listening to the views of the public, involving the public in our work and inspiring the public to explore new discoveries, the rich history of science and the scientists that shape our world. The Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will work with the Public Engagement Manager and other members of the Public Engagement team to manage and develop the Society's public engagement programme in line with the Public Engagement strategy, as defined and approved by the Public Engagement Committee. The post holder will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Society's flagship event within the public engagement programme, the Summer Science Exhibition. The Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of this major annual event, ensuring its success both on-site and digitally. The role also includes developing additional events that complement the Exhibition and exploring new ways to broaden audience engagement. The post holder will also provide day-to-day budget management, as well as line management of two Public Engagement Officer roles which support programmes across the entire PE team. The role will also oversee the Events strand, including the Summer Science Exhibits On Tour programme and other events, such as Prize Lectures, cultural events and Lates/History of Science. The Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will be supported by the Public Engagement Manager who will provide strategic guidance and a management overview. Alongside the Summer Science Exhibition, the Senior Public Engagement Officer - Events will also be expected to contribute to other projects and events as required, to develop the Section's activities as a whole. They will play a key role in the continued development of the public engagement programme and team by sharing best practice, ideas and learnings. The post holder will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to: Public Engagement Manager Line manages: Public Engagement Officer x 2 Pay band: D, £45,000 per annum Location: Carlton House Terrace, London Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (some travel, mainly within the UK, some evening and weekend work required) Closing date for applications: Midnight 21 April 2025. Interviews will be held: 13 May 2025.
Key leadership role within the senior management team Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction About Our Client Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change. For more information about South Yorkshire Police careers and to see what other opportunities they are recruiting, please visit the link here - Job Description The Head of Finance Business Partnering will: Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle. Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives. Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities. Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems. Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies. Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas. Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed. Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement. Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives. Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis. Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation. Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system. Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation. Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans. Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications. Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk. Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights. Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. The Successful Applicant The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have: Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant. Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model. Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development. Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice. Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis. Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner. Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders. Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems. Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation. Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving. What's on Offer Benefits: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution). Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (yhrn.police) Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Contact Nazmine Bedoyya Quote job ref JN-048Z Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Key leadership role within the senior management team Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction About Our Client Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change. For more information about South Yorkshire Police careers and to see what other opportunities they are recruiting, please visit the link here - Job Description The Head of Finance Business Partnering will: Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle. Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives. Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities. Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems. Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies. Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas. Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed. Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement. Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives. Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis. Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation. Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system. Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation. Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans. Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications. Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk. Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights. Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. The Successful Applicant The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have: Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant. Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model. Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development. Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice. Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis. Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner. Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders. Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems. Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation. Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving. What's on Offer Benefits: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution). Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (yhrn.police) Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Contact Nazmine Bedoyya Quote job ref JN-048Z Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
Strategy and Communications Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city. About the team You will be joining the Strategic Communications team, within the External Relations unit. About the role We're looking for an experienced senior marketer or campaign manager to join our team at City Hall, ensuring all Londoners are aware of the Mayor of London and GLA's work and how to participate in their city. You'll plan and manage an important new strand of integrated campaign activity that focuses on using digital, traditional and innovative channels to reach local audiences across London. Our team leads on a range of exciting and important campaigns for the city, working to make London greener, safer, fairer and more prosperous. You'll be helping communicate to Londoners on priority issues for Londoners such as housing delivery, air and water quality, and crime and safety, as well as cultural and community events and opportunities for young people. You'll be skilled at running integrated, public-facing campaigns using the full channel mix and developing insight-driven strategies. Experience working with agencies (creative, media, public relations and research) is desired, and you should be confident managing complex projects with lots of moving parts. The role is part of a small team with a lot of responsibility, so you'll be happy working independently and confident working with different stakeholders. You'll also be responsible for responding to new communications requests - asking the right questions and making recommendations to senior stakeholders. So excellent attention to detail is essential. If you're enthusiastic, passionate about running great campaigns and a strong communicator, this could be a perfect opportunity for you. What your day will look like You'll be identifying exciting communications opportunities across the organisation and translating them into assets and messages perfect for London's many local audiences. This role is incredibly collaborative and involves developing key relationships both internally and externally, including working closely with: The rest of the External Relations unit (Marketing, Press, Digital Communications, Events and more) to collaborate on communications opportunities, design and deliver integrated delivery plans The Creative team, content producers and external agencies to develop assets and campaign materials Policy, Data and Insight teams across the GLA gather compelling materials to use in our campaigns Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Significant experience delivering complex integrated campaigns including managing budget, asset design, and delivery; using a range of local media, social media and digital channels to authentically reach and engage diverse communities Understanding and working with new and alternative media channels, including message carriers, community influencers and partners Excellent communicator with the ability to educate and gain buy-in to new ideas and new ways of doing things; and use data and insight to inform message development and design. Excellent copywriting and editing skills An understanding of data analytics and statistics in the context of developing compelling and accurate messaging Experience working in a complex stakeholder environment, including collaboration with research, creative, and political stakeholders to develop campaigns The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Alex Chafey would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: 21-22 May 2025 ( may be subject to change). Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. 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Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Strategy and Communications Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city. About the team You will be joining the Strategic Communications team, within the External Relations unit. About the role We're looking for an experienced senior marketer or campaign manager to join our team at City Hall, ensuring all Londoners are aware of the Mayor of London and GLA's work and how to participate in their city. You'll plan and manage an important new strand of integrated campaign activity that focuses on using digital, traditional and innovative channels to reach local audiences across London. Our team leads on a range of exciting and important campaigns for the city, working to make London greener, safer, fairer and more prosperous. You'll be helping communicate to Londoners on priority issues for Londoners such as housing delivery, air and water quality, and crime and safety, as well as cultural and community events and opportunities for young people. You'll be skilled at running integrated, public-facing campaigns using the full channel mix and developing insight-driven strategies. Experience working with agencies (creative, media, public relations and research) is desired, and you should be confident managing complex projects with lots of moving parts. The role is part of a small team with a lot of responsibility, so you'll be happy working independently and confident working with different stakeholders. You'll also be responsible for responding to new communications requests - asking the right questions and making recommendations to senior stakeholders. So excellent attention to detail is essential. If you're enthusiastic, passionate about running great campaigns and a strong communicator, this could be a perfect opportunity for you. What your day will look like You'll be identifying exciting communications opportunities across the organisation and translating them into assets and messages perfect for London's many local audiences. This role is incredibly collaborative and involves developing key relationships both internally and externally, including working closely with: The rest of the External Relations unit (Marketing, Press, Digital Communications, Events and more) to collaborate on communications opportunities, design and deliver integrated delivery plans The Creative team, content producers and external agencies to develop assets and campaign materials Policy, Data and Insight teams across the GLA gather compelling materials to use in our campaigns Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Significant experience delivering complex integrated campaigns including managing budget, asset design, and delivery; using a range of local media, social media and digital channels to authentically reach and engage diverse communities Understanding and working with new and alternative media channels, including message carriers, community influencers and partners Excellent communicator with the ability to educate and gain buy-in to new ideas and new ways of doing things; and use data and insight to inform message development and design. Excellent copywriting and editing skills An understanding of data analytics and statistics in the context of developing compelling and accurate messaging Experience working in a complex stakeholder environment, including collaboration with research, creative, and political stakeholders to develop campaigns The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Alex Chafey would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: 21-22 May 2025 ( may be subject to change). Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. 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Interim Senior Finance Manager - (HRA) Local Government 6 month contract 600 per day 1 day a week on site About the client Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Manager (HRA) for a local authority in the London area. Accountabilities Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area in order to support the development, management and delivery of Council services Support the creation and monitoring of the Councils HRA 30 Year Business Plan Manage two staff Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning, and budgeting services Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service Candidate Requirements CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E) Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong HRA (Housing, Revenue, Accounts) experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Immediately available for work (E) Equality & Diversity Statement Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.
Apr 17, 2025
Contractor
Interim Senior Finance Manager - (HRA) Local Government 6 month contract 600 per day 1 day a week on site About the client Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Manager (HRA) for a local authority in the London area. Accountabilities Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area in order to support the development, management and delivery of Council services Support the creation and monitoring of the Councils HRA 30 Year Business Plan Manage two staff Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning, and budgeting services Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service Candidate Requirements CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E) Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong HRA (Housing, Revenue, Accounts) experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Immediately available for work (E) Equality & Diversity Statement Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.
Reporting to: Events Manager Location: Hybrid. Home working with 40% of contracted hours at our office in Welwyn Garden City Contract: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week The Willow Major Events Team hosts a range of events to engage Willow s key supporters. These range in large-scale events such as the Willow Ball and London Football Awards, to smaller more intimate events such as Golf and Shoot Days. Job purpose This role will support the delivery of Willow s programme of Major Events, as well as supporting third party events, ensuring that these promote and present Willow in a professional and compelling manner, maximising opportunities for donor cultivation, fundraising and maximising income generation. To work with the Events Manager on delivering events to an exceptional standard. To lead on auction procurement and fulfilment to maximise fundraising revenue. Key responsibilities Core Events To support the events strategy through delivery of high-quality events, designed to attract current and new supporters. To support the Events Fundraising Manager in ensuring that each event plan is actioned in a timely and efficient manner, as well as working with external suppliers, ensuring all suppliers work to agreed terms and conditions To assist in the research, development and planning of potential new event opportunities, ensuring that the events programme evolves in response to new fundraising requirements, opportunities and sector trends. With support from Event Manager, lead on events within the portfolio, working with key stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring delivery of a high-quality event. Auction Lead on securing auction prizes for relevant events, developing relationships with key supporters and external businesses to secure exclusive and desirable auction items. Manage the auction fulfilment process, ensuring all auction winners are thanked post event and that lots are fulfilled in a timely manner. Oversee online auction platform, ensuring accurate listings, engaging descriptions and looking for ways to maximise income. Event Supporter Stewardship Provide support on guest management, ensuring a smooth process for guests during the lead up to and on the day of the event. Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, guests and stakeholders ensuring excellent stewardship and recognition To identify opportunities to engage or recruit new event supporters to existing or new events in the Willow calendar. General To support the Events Manager with financial management of each event, supporting on areas such as: budgeting, planning, controlling and monitoring expenditure as appropriate and managing income against targets, KPI s and provide regular revised projections as required. To maintain good practice in the use of database system (Raiser s Edge), including the events module, ensuring that information is recorded accurately to allow for excellent supporter care, stewardship and accurate analysis of event performance. To keep up to date with current competitor activity, potential new opportunities for events and improved ways of managing and developing events. To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards. To undertake any other tasks reasonably required. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven experience of supporting on a number of events and delivering to budget and within tight timeframes. Can demonstrate effective implementation and management of work plans, projects and resources to ensure proactive completion of tasks. Proven experience of developing and managing budgets. Ability to work as part of a small, flexible and hardworking team. Delivering high quality supporter and donor care through ongoing contact and communication. Experience of working on administration within a fundraising, events or marketing environment. Desirable Experience of working with senior stakeholders in order to meet income targets. Experience of working with celebrities. Experience of working with sponsors. Experience of working in the sports sector. Experience of working in the charity / fundraising sector. Skills and Abilities Essential Organised, pro-active self-starter, capable of taking initiative. Confident and articulate, able to build successful, mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external audiences. Strong ability to prioritise tasks under pressure and solve problems quickly and effectively. Ability to work on different projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communicator, with exemplary grammar and spelling, who places high value on attention to detail. Good influencing and negotiation skills. Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Self-reliant and confident IT user including internet, email, design, databases, spreadsheets and MS Office. Desirable Creative thinker, able to innovate to meet audience needs. Experience or knowledge of Raisers Edge database. Sports sector knowledge. Other Essential Positive, energetic and able to enthuse. Flexible and proactive problem solver. Takes personal responsibility for and remains focused on delivering results and achieving objectives, overcoming problems and frustrations. Genuine commitment to the work and services of Willow. Desirable Empathy with the cause and knowledge of issues faced by young adults facing serious illness. Special Conditions Essential Able to work irregular (unsociable) hours and weekends where necessary. Own car and current driving license General We offer the following competitive benefits package: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working policy Employee discounts Employee Assistance Programme
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Reporting to: Events Manager Location: Hybrid. Home working with 40% of contracted hours at our office in Welwyn Garden City Contract: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week The Willow Major Events Team hosts a range of events to engage Willow s key supporters. These range in large-scale events such as the Willow Ball and London Football Awards, to smaller more intimate events such as Golf and Shoot Days. Job purpose This role will support the delivery of Willow s programme of Major Events, as well as supporting third party events, ensuring that these promote and present Willow in a professional and compelling manner, maximising opportunities for donor cultivation, fundraising and maximising income generation. To work with the Events Manager on delivering events to an exceptional standard. To lead on auction procurement and fulfilment to maximise fundraising revenue. Key responsibilities Core Events To support the events strategy through delivery of high-quality events, designed to attract current and new supporters. To support the Events Fundraising Manager in ensuring that each event plan is actioned in a timely and efficient manner, as well as working with external suppliers, ensuring all suppliers work to agreed terms and conditions To assist in the research, development and planning of potential new event opportunities, ensuring that the events programme evolves in response to new fundraising requirements, opportunities and sector trends. With support from Event Manager, lead on events within the portfolio, working with key stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring delivery of a high-quality event. Auction Lead on securing auction prizes for relevant events, developing relationships with key supporters and external businesses to secure exclusive and desirable auction items. Manage the auction fulfilment process, ensuring all auction winners are thanked post event and that lots are fulfilled in a timely manner. Oversee online auction platform, ensuring accurate listings, engaging descriptions and looking for ways to maximise income. Event Supporter Stewardship Provide support on guest management, ensuring a smooth process for guests during the lead up to and on the day of the event. Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, guests and stakeholders ensuring excellent stewardship and recognition To identify opportunities to engage or recruit new event supporters to existing or new events in the Willow calendar. General To support the Events Manager with financial management of each event, supporting on areas such as: budgeting, planning, controlling and monitoring expenditure as appropriate and managing income against targets, KPI s and provide regular revised projections as required. To maintain good practice in the use of database system (Raiser s Edge), including the events module, ensuring that information is recorded accurately to allow for excellent supporter care, stewardship and accurate analysis of event performance. To keep up to date with current competitor activity, potential new opportunities for events and improved ways of managing and developing events. To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards. To undertake any other tasks reasonably required. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven experience of supporting on a number of events and delivering to budget and within tight timeframes. Can demonstrate effective implementation and management of work plans, projects and resources to ensure proactive completion of tasks. Proven experience of developing and managing budgets. Ability to work as part of a small, flexible and hardworking team. Delivering high quality supporter and donor care through ongoing contact and communication. Experience of working on administration within a fundraising, events or marketing environment. Desirable Experience of working with senior stakeholders in order to meet income targets. Experience of working with celebrities. Experience of working with sponsors. Experience of working in the sports sector. Experience of working in the charity / fundraising sector. Skills and Abilities Essential Organised, pro-active self-starter, capable of taking initiative. Confident and articulate, able to build successful, mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external audiences. Strong ability to prioritise tasks under pressure and solve problems quickly and effectively. Ability to work on different projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communicator, with exemplary grammar and spelling, who places high value on attention to detail. Good influencing and negotiation skills. Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Self-reliant and confident IT user including internet, email, design, databases, spreadsheets and MS Office. Desirable Creative thinker, able to innovate to meet audience needs. Experience or knowledge of Raisers Edge database. Sports sector knowledge. Other Essential Positive, energetic and able to enthuse. Flexible and proactive problem solver. Takes personal responsibility for and remains focused on delivering results and achieving objectives, overcoming problems and frustrations. Genuine commitment to the work and services of Willow. Desirable Empathy with the cause and knowledge of issues faced by young adults facing serious illness. Special Conditions Essential Able to work irregular (unsociable) hours and weekends where necessary. Own car and current driving license General We offer the following competitive benefits package: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working policy Employee discounts Employee Assistance Programme
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada Job title: Electrical Engineer (power/energy) Work Location: Birmingham- Hybrid Duration: 6 months contract initiall Rate: to £480/day on PAYE General Project Management requires general business knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for an administrative or business process including: Organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing. Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards (eg, International Standards Organization). Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget. May include work managing multiple, interrelated projects (including business transformation projects). On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables. A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. Additional Hiring Information Lead Engineers with experience as a CDAE/LCDAE on National Grid projects or a proven track record of delivering large and complex high-voltage projects for major clients in the UK. Role Outline To coordinate and support the design team during project design and execution phases, and to support the tendering team to ensure that safe, robust, and optimal designs and documentation are produced. Main Accountabilities/Position Interactions To coordinate the design team across all disciplines. To liaise with project management on engineering budgets and to provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure. To manage the programme and to interface with the planning engineers for design. Providing forecasts for completion and resource planning. To approve documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements of the project. To coordinate and chair design reviews and hazard reviews. To identify and manage additional risks across functions that may not be apparent to individual Designers. Evaluates risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of the risks. Supports the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions. To undertake the Principal Designer Representative on projects. Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver improvements. Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply chain management. Client People Must offer a flexible approach to work tasks, will be prepared to work additional hours as the project may require ensuring delivery of successful design solutions. A full team player with ability to work within a multi-national, multi-cultural team. To mentor other team members as required client Organisation Will be focused on value engineering, ensuring full consultation with all design stakeholders Strive for continuous improvement in implementation standards and costs Enact the legislative duties of a designer and develop designs which eliminate and reduce risks to health, safety and the environment Customer To hold and participate in design and hazard reviews and Meetings with Suppliers, Contractors and Clients. To strengthen customer relationships through presentation and delivery of successful design solutions. Line Managers for resourcing, domain knowledge, training and issues/conflict resolution Other Engineering functions, primary, civils, commissioning, engineering support and design team leaders Commissioning and Test Engineers. Customers and Assurance for design review Suppliers for technical review Wider project teams incl. Project Managers, Planning, Tendering and Supply Chain Challenges Customer satisfaction Working to defined budgetary objectives Achieving successful design solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential 5 years Electricity supply industry experience Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV) HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent Good team work, Analytical and communication skills Capable of working to tight time scales Commercial acumen Desirable Degree qualification in Electrical Power Engineering
Apr 17, 2025
Contractor
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada Job title: Electrical Engineer (power/energy) Work Location: Birmingham- Hybrid Duration: 6 months contract initiall Rate: to £480/day on PAYE General Project Management requires general business knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for an administrative or business process including: Organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing. Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards (eg, International Standards Organization). Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget. May include work managing multiple, interrelated projects (including business transformation projects). On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables. A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. Additional Hiring Information Lead Engineers with experience as a CDAE/LCDAE on National Grid projects or a proven track record of delivering large and complex high-voltage projects for major clients in the UK. Role Outline To coordinate and support the design team during project design and execution phases, and to support the tendering team to ensure that safe, robust, and optimal designs and documentation are produced. Main Accountabilities/Position Interactions To coordinate the design team across all disciplines. To liaise with project management on engineering budgets and to provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure. To manage the programme and to interface with the planning engineers for design. Providing forecasts for completion and resource planning. To approve documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements of the project. To coordinate and chair design reviews and hazard reviews. To identify and manage additional risks across functions that may not be apparent to individual Designers. Evaluates risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of the risks. Supports the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions. To undertake the Principal Designer Representative on projects. Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver improvements. Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply chain management. Client People Must offer a flexible approach to work tasks, will be prepared to work additional hours as the project may require ensuring delivery of successful design solutions. A full team player with ability to work within a multi-national, multi-cultural team. To mentor other team members as required client Organisation Will be focused on value engineering, ensuring full consultation with all design stakeholders Strive for continuous improvement in implementation standards and costs Enact the legislative duties of a designer and develop designs which eliminate and reduce risks to health, safety and the environment Customer To hold and participate in design and hazard reviews and Meetings with Suppliers, Contractors and Clients. To strengthen customer relationships through presentation and delivery of successful design solutions. Line Managers for resourcing, domain knowledge, training and issues/conflict resolution Other Engineering functions, primary, civils, commissioning, engineering support and design team leaders Commissioning and Test Engineers. Customers and Assurance for design review Suppliers for technical review Wider project teams incl. Project Managers, Planning, Tendering and Supply Chain Challenges Customer satisfaction Working to defined budgetary objectives Achieving successful design solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential 5 years Electricity supply industry experience Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV) HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent Good team work, Analytical and communication skills Capable of working to tight time scales Commercial acumen Desirable Degree qualification in Electrical Power Engineering
Key leadership role within the senior management team Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction About Our Client Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of 300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change. Job Description The Head of Finance Business Partnering will: Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle. Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives. Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities. Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems. Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies. Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas. Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed. Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement. Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives. Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis. Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation. Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system. Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation. Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans. Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications. Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk. Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights. Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. The Successful Applicant The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have: Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant. Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model. Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development. Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice. Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis. Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner. Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders. Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems. Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation. Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving. What's on Offer Benefits: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution). Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (Apply online only) (yhrn.police) Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Contact Nazmine Bedoyya Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
Apr 16, 2025
Full time
Key leadership role within the senior management team Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction About Our Client Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of 300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change. Job Description The Head of Finance Business Partnering will: Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle. Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives. Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities. Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems. Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies. Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas. Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed. Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement. Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives. Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis. Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation. Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system. Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation. Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans. Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications. Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk. Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights. Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. The Successful Applicant The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have: Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant. Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model. Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development. Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice. Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis. Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner. Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders. Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems. Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation. Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving. What's on Offer Benefits: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution). Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (Apply online only) (yhrn.police) Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Contact Nazmine Bedoyya Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
Founded in 2003 by Dong Hyun Kim, he began with a simple yet ambitious mission: to make fresh, flavourful sushi and bento accessible to everyone. After more than 20 years, Wasabi has grown to 40 thriving branches across London , major UK cities , and New York . In 2019, the journey expanded with the introduction of Wasabi Home Bento , launched exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand , driving significant market growth and setting new standards for quality and innovation. And this is just the beginning. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. Our leadership team has unveiled an ambitious 5-year strategy, focusing on company growth, franchise opportunities, and international expansion. As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Finance Senior Manager to join our Finance team based in Park Royal . The Role: This is a key role reporting to, and partnering, the CFO to manage and communicate the overall long-, mid- and short-term financial P&L targets and delivery for the Wasabi Group. This role will lead the strategic planning cycle from a financial, strategic, and operational lens. This process includes leading the Wasabi Group 3-year plan, the Wasabi Group Budget, and ultimately the in-year forecasting and trade-off/investment opportunities. This also includes owning/developing the monthly Wasabi Board of Directors materials. This role has 1 Direct Report, who manages the FP&A consolidation and reporting, as FP&A is part of this role. In addition to the Strategic planning elements above, this role will be the Financial Business Partner to the Property team to support our strategic growth agenda. This involves working with the team to quantify the financial contribution of potential new sites, and playing a key part in providing this information, analysis and recommendations in a fast-paced, timely manner. This role will also support the potential franchise and other growth opportunities as they arise. As expansion (both own-company restaurants and franchise restaurants) are an exciting part of Wasabi s future expansion, this role is critical to support this growth pillar. Key responsibilities: Lead the structure and coordination of our strategic planning cycle (Target Setting & Resource Allocation) Coordinate the content and build of investor/board presentations Lead the business case development for growth projects and new revenue opportunities and perform the role of finance lead for our UK equity owned property development and franchise partnerships Partner the Head of Property and her team on all financial aspects related to property investment cases and financial analysis in preparation for the Property Investment Committee Oversee all FP&A activity and support the FP&A Manager in developing structure and sequence to our budget, cost tracking and reforecasting activity Set out the structure and governance to ensure our IT People and Marketing spend remains within the agreed budget Take the role of Business Owner in our journey towards Finance Digitisation and automation Lead alignment and consistency in financial processes across Restaurants, Grocery, Food, Manufacturing and Supply Chain (e.g. COGS, Business cases). Take on ad-hoc strategic projects as they arise and work cross-functionally and with external suppliers where appropriate to ensure they are scoped, well managed and support effective decision making Our requirements: The ability to influence and impact across multiple functions, businesses and levels across the organization Strategic finance experience, likely in consulting or investment banking or similar industry role Strategic planning / financial planning capability Savvy communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) Prior experience in Retail Property, and Property expansion The ability to produce structured business cases, financial models and be able to produce data driven analysis and recommendations. The ability to work accurately with large datasets, as well as incomplete information, and be self-sufficient to acquire better data. Strong interpersonal and communication skills A high level of attention to detail. That they are organized, fast-paced, with a flexible approach, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Requirements: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Apr 16, 2025
Full time
Founded in 2003 by Dong Hyun Kim, he began with a simple yet ambitious mission: to make fresh, flavourful sushi and bento accessible to everyone. After more than 20 years, Wasabi has grown to 40 thriving branches across London , major UK cities , and New York . In 2019, the journey expanded with the introduction of Wasabi Home Bento , launched exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand , driving significant market growth and setting new standards for quality and innovation. And this is just the beginning. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. Our leadership team has unveiled an ambitious 5-year strategy, focusing on company growth, franchise opportunities, and international expansion. As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Finance Senior Manager to join our Finance team based in Park Royal . The Role: This is a key role reporting to, and partnering, the CFO to manage and communicate the overall long-, mid- and short-term financial P&L targets and delivery for the Wasabi Group. This role will lead the strategic planning cycle from a financial, strategic, and operational lens. This process includes leading the Wasabi Group 3-year plan, the Wasabi Group Budget, and ultimately the in-year forecasting and trade-off/investment opportunities. This also includes owning/developing the monthly Wasabi Board of Directors materials. This role has 1 Direct Report, who manages the FP&A consolidation and reporting, as FP&A is part of this role. In addition to the Strategic planning elements above, this role will be the Financial Business Partner to the Property team to support our strategic growth agenda. This involves working with the team to quantify the financial contribution of potential new sites, and playing a key part in providing this information, analysis and recommendations in a fast-paced, timely manner. This role will also support the potential franchise and other growth opportunities as they arise. As expansion (both own-company restaurants and franchise restaurants) are an exciting part of Wasabi s future expansion, this role is critical to support this growth pillar. Key responsibilities: Lead the structure and coordination of our strategic planning cycle (Target Setting & Resource Allocation) Coordinate the content and build of investor/board presentations Lead the business case development for growth projects and new revenue opportunities and perform the role of finance lead for our UK equity owned property development and franchise partnerships Partner the Head of Property and her team on all financial aspects related to property investment cases and financial analysis in preparation for the Property Investment Committee Oversee all FP&A activity and support the FP&A Manager in developing structure and sequence to our budget, cost tracking and reforecasting activity Set out the structure and governance to ensure our IT People and Marketing spend remains within the agreed budget Take the role of Business Owner in our journey towards Finance Digitisation and automation Lead alignment and consistency in financial processes across Restaurants, Grocery, Food, Manufacturing and Supply Chain (e.g. COGS, Business cases). Take on ad-hoc strategic projects as they arise and work cross-functionally and with external suppliers where appropriate to ensure they are scoped, well managed and support effective decision making Our requirements: The ability to influence and impact across multiple functions, businesses and levels across the organization Strategic finance experience, likely in consulting or investment banking or similar industry role Strategic planning / financial planning capability Savvy communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) Prior experience in Retail Property, and Property expansion The ability to produce structured business cases, financial models and be able to produce data driven analysis and recommendations. The ability to work accurately with large datasets, as well as incomplete information, and be self-sufficient to acquire better data. Strong interpersonal and communication skills A high level of attention to detail. That they are organized, fast-paced, with a flexible approach, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Requirements: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Head of FM and Capital Projects Bexley Contract £500 per day PAYE or £696.55 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Head of FM and Capital Projects. Must have experience of managing and developing Facilities management teams and capital projects this post is for a minimum of 12 months To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of facilities building management (FM) and capital projects across the Council and its partner services. To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of corporate health and safety (CH&S), emergency planning and business continuity across the Council and its partner services. Principal accountabilities Strategy Implement the strategic overview of FM operations and ensure that facilities management operations activities are regularly reviewed regards contract management, and that building related duties and procurement arrangements are followed. This will include FM energy related works and works related to net carbon zero efficiencies through lifecycle repairs and/or upgrades. Develop and implement the Council s capital programme strategy in consultation with other stakeholders. The Capital Projects delivery to include schools/education, corporate properties, carbon reduction, and energy projects across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered within the Council s capital and procurement strategies. To provide strategic direction and lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council s corporate health and safety strategy and policies. To ensure the Council has in place strategies and plans to address a major incident within the Borough in line with London Resilience Standards and the Civils Contingencies Act. Direction To oversee the formulation and delivery of plans for the management of the Council s property assets to ensure that assets are appropriately inspected and maintained in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements. To develop and implement effective arrangements for Facilities Management in all the premises occupied by the Council, its staff or partners for the delivery of its services. To develop a capital investment plan for the Council s corporate property aligned to service requirements for the long term. To lead and oversee the Council s major corporate property related capital projects to ensure that they are satisfactorily completed on time, within budget and to specification. To advise on, and recommend to the Council s senior leadership team, the setting of health and safety policy, objectives, and performance measures. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan and regular performance reports. To advise on, and recommend to the Council s senior leadership team, emergency planning and business continuity plans, objectives, and performance measures. Implementation To present timely, robust and relevant information and advice to Members and Officers in relation to the Council s property and land assets To ensure that the Council s property assets are regularly inspected, maintained, and reviewed as appropriate to keep them in good repair and maximise the benefit the Council gains from the ownership and use of the properties. To ensure that all statutory and legislative requirements are met in respect of the Council s ownership and use of its property assets, including completing any necessary risk assessments and remedial works. To oversee the delivery of major capital projects, ensuring effective project management is in place to deliver a high-quality outcome, on time and within budget. To ensure that the Council s occupation and use of its property assets is managed and overseen to meet all health and safety requirements in relation to residents, staff, visitors and tenants (as necessary). To put in place contracts and agreements with appropriate contractors or providers as necessary to deliver the full range of Facilities Management functions in an effective, timely manner, ensuring value for money for the Council. To effectively manage revenue and capital budgets to achieve the Council s priorities. To work in partnership with senior managers, to ensure continual improvement of health and safety across the council. To ensure changes to legislation that significantly impacts on the Council, are applied to the Council s activities. To advise on health and safety organisational needs and provide organisational training. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan. Measure, monitor, analysis and review performance and produce regular performance reports. Lead and report on investigations of serious health and safety incidents, dangerous occurrences, and work-related ill health. Identify, react, respond, and recover from all incidents, hazards, and threats both planned and unscheduled ensuring, that where practical, measures are in place to maintain continuity of the Council s core business. Organisational Control & Development To propose developments to the Division s structure, procedures and working methods to improve service delivery. To direct and co-ordinate the efficient operation of the Division to ensure a timely, effective, and high-quality service to all stakeholders. To contribute to the Departmental Leadership Team and to ensure that any relevant issues are brought to the attention of the Council s Senior Leadership Team and, where appropriate, actioned accordingly. To procure where appropriate, suitable providers/contractors to undertake specialist work. To direct and monitor such providers and contractors so as to ensure that all services are delivered to specified standards and within agreed budgets and timescales. Interact with and manage relationships with external stakeholders, representing the Council at meetings with Government agencies. PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise. The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 16, 2025
Contractor
Head of FM and Capital Projects Bexley Contract £500 per day PAYE or £696.55 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Head of FM and Capital Projects. Must have experience of managing and developing Facilities management teams and capital projects this post is for a minimum of 12 months To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of facilities building management (FM) and capital projects across the Council and its partner services. To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of corporate health and safety (CH&S), emergency planning and business continuity across the Council and its partner services. Principal accountabilities Strategy Implement the strategic overview of FM operations and ensure that facilities management operations activities are regularly reviewed regards contract management, and that building related duties and procurement arrangements are followed. This will include FM energy related works and works related to net carbon zero efficiencies through lifecycle repairs and/or upgrades. Develop and implement the Council s capital programme strategy in consultation with other stakeholders. The Capital Projects delivery to include schools/education, corporate properties, carbon reduction, and energy projects across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered within the Council s capital and procurement strategies. To provide strategic direction and lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council s corporate health and safety strategy and policies. To ensure the Council has in place strategies and plans to address a major incident within the Borough in line with London Resilience Standards and the Civils Contingencies Act. Direction To oversee the formulation and delivery of plans for the management of the Council s property assets to ensure that assets are appropriately inspected and maintained in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements. To develop and implement effective arrangements for Facilities Management in all the premises occupied by the Council, its staff or partners for the delivery of its services. To develop a capital investment plan for the Council s corporate property aligned to service requirements for the long term. To lead and oversee the Council s major corporate property related capital projects to ensure that they are satisfactorily completed on time, within budget and to specification. To advise on, and recommend to the Council s senior leadership team, the setting of health and safety policy, objectives, and performance measures. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan and regular performance reports. To advise on, and recommend to the Council s senior leadership team, emergency planning and business continuity plans, objectives, and performance measures. Implementation To present timely, robust and relevant information and advice to Members and Officers in relation to the Council s property and land assets To ensure that the Council s property assets are regularly inspected, maintained, and reviewed as appropriate to keep them in good repair and maximise the benefit the Council gains from the ownership and use of the properties. To ensure that all statutory and legislative requirements are met in respect of the Council s ownership and use of its property assets, including completing any necessary risk assessments and remedial works. To oversee the delivery of major capital projects, ensuring effective project management is in place to deliver a high-quality outcome, on time and within budget. To ensure that the Council s occupation and use of its property assets is managed and overseen to meet all health and safety requirements in relation to residents, staff, visitors and tenants (as necessary). To put in place contracts and agreements with appropriate contractors or providers as necessary to deliver the full range of Facilities Management functions in an effective, timely manner, ensuring value for money for the Council. To effectively manage revenue and capital budgets to achieve the Council s priorities. To work in partnership with senior managers, to ensure continual improvement of health and safety across the council. To ensure changes to legislation that significantly impacts on the Council, are applied to the Council s activities. To advise on health and safety organisational needs and provide organisational training. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan. Measure, monitor, analysis and review performance and produce regular performance reports. Lead and report on investigations of serious health and safety incidents, dangerous occurrences, and work-related ill health. Identify, react, respond, and recover from all incidents, hazards, and threats both planned and unscheduled ensuring, that where practical, measures are in place to maintain continuity of the Council s core business. Organisational Control & Development To propose developments to the Division s structure, procedures and working methods to improve service delivery. To direct and co-ordinate the efficient operation of the Division to ensure a timely, effective, and high-quality service to all stakeholders. To contribute to the Departmental Leadership Team and to ensure that any relevant issues are brought to the attention of the Council s Senior Leadership Team and, where appropriate, actioned accordingly. To procure where appropriate, suitable providers/contractors to undertake specialist work. To direct and monitor such providers and contractors so as to ensure that all services are delivered to specified standards and within agreed budgets and timescales. Interact with and manage relationships with external stakeholders, representing the Council at meetings with Government agencies. PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise. The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
Purpose of your job To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of facilities building management (FM) and capital projects across the Council and its partner services To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of corporate health and safety (CH&S), emergency planning and business continuity across the Council and its partner services. Principal accountabilities Strategy Implement the strategic overview of FM operations and ensure that facilities management operations activities are regularly reviewed regards contract management, and that building related duties and procurement arrangements are followed. This will include FM energy related works and works related to net carbon zero efficiencies through lifecycle repairs and/or upgrades. Develop and implement the Council's capital programme strategy in consultation with other stakeholders. The Capital Projects delivery to include schools/education, corporate properties, carbon reduction, and energy projects across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered within the Council's capital and procurement strategies. To provide strategic direction and lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council's corporate health and safety strategy and policies. To ensure the Council has in place strategies and plans to address a major incident within the Borough in line with London Resilience Standards and the Civils Contingencies Act. Direction To oversee the formulation and delivery of plans for the management of the Council's property assets to ensure that assets are appropriately inspected and maintained in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements. To develop and implement effective arrangements for Facilities Management in all the premises occupied by the Council, its staff or partners for the delivery of its services. To develop a capital investment plan for the Council's corporate property aligned to service requirements for the long term. To lead and oversee the Council's major corporate property related capital projects to ensure that they are satisfactorily completed on time, within budget and to specification. To advise on, and recommend to the Council's senior leadership team, the setting of health and safety policy, objectives, and performance measures. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan and regular performance reports. To advise on, and recommend to the Council's senior leadership team, emergency planning and business continuity plans, objectives, and performance measures. Implementation To present timely, robust and relevant information and advice to Members and Officers in relation to the Council's property and land assets To ensure that the Council's property assets are regularly inspected, maintained, and reviewed as appropriate to keep them in good repair and maximise the benefit the Council gains from the ownership and use of the properties. To ensure that all statutory and legislative requirements are met in respect of the Council's ownership and use of its property assets, including completing any necessary risk assessments and remedial work To oversee the delivery of major capital projects, ensuring effective project management is in place to deliver a high-quality outcome, on time and within budget. To ensure that the Council's occupation and use of its property assets is managed and overseen to meet all health and safety requirements in relation to residents, staff, visitors and tenants (as necessary). To put in place contracts and agreements with appropriate contractors or providers as necessary to deliver the full range of Facilities Management functions in an effective, timely manner, ensuring value for money for the Council. To effectively manage revenue and capital budgets to achieve the Council's priorities. To work in partnership with senior managers, to ensure continual improvement of health and safety across the council. To ensure changes to legislation that significantly impacts on the Council, are applied to the Council's activities. To advise on health and safety organisational needs and provide organisational training. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan. Measure, monitor, analysis and review performance and produce regular performance reports. Lead and report on investigations of serious health and safety incidents, dangerous occurrences, and work-related ill health. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 15, 2025
Seasonal
Purpose of your job To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of facilities building management (FM) and capital projects across the Council and its partner services To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of corporate health and safety (CH&S), emergency planning and business continuity across the Council and its partner services. Principal accountabilities Strategy Implement the strategic overview of FM operations and ensure that facilities management operations activities are regularly reviewed regards contract management, and that building related duties and procurement arrangements are followed. This will include FM energy related works and works related to net carbon zero efficiencies through lifecycle repairs and/or upgrades. Develop and implement the Council's capital programme strategy in consultation with other stakeholders. The Capital Projects delivery to include schools/education, corporate properties, carbon reduction, and energy projects across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered within the Council's capital and procurement strategies. To provide strategic direction and lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council's corporate health and safety strategy and policies. To ensure the Council has in place strategies and plans to address a major incident within the Borough in line with London Resilience Standards and the Civils Contingencies Act. Direction To oversee the formulation and delivery of plans for the management of the Council's property assets to ensure that assets are appropriately inspected and maintained in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements. To develop and implement effective arrangements for Facilities Management in all the premises occupied by the Council, its staff or partners for the delivery of its services. To develop a capital investment plan for the Council's corporate property aligned to service requirements for the long term. To lead and oversee the Council's major corporate property related capital projects to ensure that they are satisfactorily completed on time, within budget and to specification. To advise on, and recommend to the Council's senior leadership team, the setting of health and safety policy, objectives, and performance measures. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan and regular performance reports. To advise on, and recommend to the Council's senior leadership team, emergency planning and business continuity plans, objectives, and performance measures. Implementation To present timely, robust and relevant information and advice to Members and Officers in relation to the Council's property and land assets To ensure that the Council's property assets are regularly inspected, maintained, and reviewed as appropriate to keep them in good repair and maximise the benefit the Council gains from the ownership and use of the properties. To ensure that all statutory and legislative requirements are met in respect of the Council's ownership and use of its property assets, including completing any necessary risk assessments and remedial work To oversee the delivery of major capital projects, ensuring effective project management is in place to deliver a high-quality outcome, on time and within budget. To ensure that the Council's occupation and use of its property assets is managed and overseen to meet all health and safety requirements in relation to residents, staff, visitors and tenants (as necessary). To put in place contracts and agreements with appropriate contractors or providers as necessary to deliver the full range of Facilities Management functions in an effective, timely manner, ensuring value for money for the Council. To effectively manage revenue and capital budgets to achieve the Council's priorities. To work in partnership with senior managers, to ensure continual improvement of health and safety across the council. To ensure changes to legislation that significantly impacts on the Council, are applied to the Council's activities. To advise on health and safety organisational needs and provide organisational training. To produce an annual Council-wide health and safety plan. Measure, monitor, analysis and review performance and produce regular performance reports. Lead and report on investigations of serious health and safety incidents, dangerous occurrences, and work-related ill health. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Principal Risk Specialist - Project Controls Principal Risk Specialist - Project Controls The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 50 - 65 per hour (via Umbrella) . Active SC clearance required - sole British nationals only Role Summary The successful applicant will support Major bids and then projects or programmes within our Mission Systems business area. Principal Risk Specialists are lead-level professional roles in the Risk discipline of the Project Management role family. These roles performs a range of more complex technical or operating activities within this discipline. The role requires a deeper level of knowledge, skill, and qualifications to perform more specialised work across a broad range of processes, procedures, and systems, working under a moderate degree of supervision from a Line Manager. Key Responsibilities (day to day duties) Manage the Risk Management process across the tender(s) and project(s). Author, implement and maintain the Project Risk Management plan. Implement Risk Management policies / procedures / process and instructions. Dependant on lifecycle phase: Establish and implement Risk Management Governance within the project. Maintain Risk Governance arrangements through the project lifecycle. Plan and conduct risk workshop facilitation. Management of Risk data, and quality assurance of Risk reporting Conduct complex quantitative risk analysis and modelling. Act as the Risk Management Subject Matter Expert on projects Manage the risk outputs assurance process, including data, analysis and reporting. Additional Responsibilities: Support the Risk Discipline Lead in generating risk strategies and frameworks. Develop and implement the project Risk Management Plan Develop and implement Risk Management policies / procedures / process and instructions. Develop and assure training material/support to all stakeholders. Peer review and validate the planning and delivery of highly complex QRA. Support the Risk Discipline Lead in driving the Risk Community of Practice Experience/Qualifications/Skills Essential: Recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector (complex defence and/or engineering projects/programmes). Advanced Risk & opportunity management techniques Experience of implementing Risk Governance, Risk Management methodologies, processes, systems and tools Full project lifecycle experience Excellent communication skills to convey complex risk insights to senior stakeholders. Ability to manage effective relationships with project stakeholders and interfacing functions. Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively. Practical experience of quantitative risk analysis modelling tools. Desirable: Experience in conducting integrated RAID management (Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) Knowledge of various contracting methodologies (e.g., FIDIC/NEC/JCT) Extensive experience of designing and implementing Risk Management methodologies, processes, systems and tools. The ability to plan, develop and deliver QRA models using appropriate tools to analyse cost and schedule data. Experience in leading a Risk team. Experience in improving or implementing risk management approaches. Familiarity with Risk standards and Risk Governance frameworks Practical experience using several risk systems and tools. Batchelors degree level or equivalent qualification Relevant certifications or qualifications in risk management or related fields.
Apr 15, 2025
Contractor
Principal Risk Specialist - Project Controls Principal Risk Specialist - Project Controls The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 50 - 65 per hour (via Umbrella) . Active SC clearance required - sole British nationals only Role Summary The successful applicant will support Major bids and then projects or programmes within our Mission Systems business area. Principal Risk Specialists are lead-level professional roles in the Risk discipline of the Project Management role family. These roles performs a range of more complex technical or operating activities within this discipline. The role requires a deeper level of knowledge, skill, and qualifications to perform more specialised work across a broad range of processes, procedures, and systems, working under a moderate degree of supervision from a Line Manager. Key Responsibilities (day to day duties) Manage the Risk Management process across the tender(s) and project(s). Author, implement and maintain the Project Risk Management plan. Implement Risk Management policies / procedures / process and instructions. Dependant on lifecycle phase: Establish and implement Risk Management Governance within the project. Maintain Risk Governance arrangements through the project lifecycle. Plan and conduct risk workshop facilitation. Management of Risk data, and quality assurance of Risk reporting Conduct complex quantitative risk analysis and modelling. Act as the Risk Management Subject Matter Expert on projects Manage the risk outputs assurance process, including data, analysis and reporting. Additional Responsibilities: Support the Risk Discipline Lead in generating risk strategies and frameworks. Develop and implement the project Risk Management Plan Develop and implement Risk Management policies / procedures / process and instructions. Develop and assure training material/support to all stakeholders. Peer review and validate the planning and delivery of highly complex QRA. Support the Risk Discipline Lead in driving the Risk Community of Practice Experience/Qualifications/Skills Essential: Recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector (complex defence and/or engineering projects/programmes). Advanced Risk & opportunity management techniques Experience of implementing Risk Governance, Risk Management methodologies, processes, systems and tools Full project lifecycle experience Excellent communication skills to convey complex risk insights to senior stakeholders. Ability to manage effective relationships with project stakeholders and interfacing functions. Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively. Practical experience of quantitative risk analysis modelling tools. Desirable: Experience in conducting integrated RAID management (Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) Knowledge of various contracting methodologies (e.g., FIDIC/NEC/JCT) Extensive experience of designing and implementing Risk Management methodologies, processes, systems and tools. The ability to plan, develop and deliver QRA models using appropriate tools to analyse cost and schedule data. Experience in leading a Risk team. Experience in improving or implementing risk management approaches. Familiarity with Risk standards and Risk Governance frameworks Practical experience using several risk systems and tools. Batchelors degree level or equivalent qualification Relevant certifications or qualifications in risk management or related fields.
Senior Project Controls Manager Senior Project Controls Manager The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 65 - 85 per hour (via Umbrella) . Active SC clearance required - sole British nationals only Role Summary As a Senior Project Controls Manager you will have an exciting and pivotal role in the successful delivery of our most complex projects and programmes. Within this role, you will lead on the implementation and management of effective project controls measures relating to scope, cost, time, risk and quality. Utilising these measures, you will enable strategic performance analysis to be undertaken against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), highlighting variances, trends and insights needed to inform effective decision making. Day to day you will work closely with both Project and Programme Managers whilst leading a team of project controls professionals. To achieve success in this role, you will also be expected to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the project team, wider functional teams, suppliers and customers. In addition, you will be expected to support with on-going development of the Projects Controls capability within the wider Mission Systems business. Key Responsibilities (day to day duties) Establish/maintain or adhere to the specific PC governance, processes and procedures across the project and in accordance with the related customer contract (where relevant). Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline position in terms of scope/cost/schedule and the ongoing governance control of these. Manage scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and analyse integrated project schedules including all phases of project execution, including contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers. Undertake, or manage project controls staff to provide, cost management/change management/risk & opportunity management and document management provision. Provide regular management reporting both internal and external to the project to provide relevant, accurate and reliable information on the status and forecast of the project to enable project and programme manager to make informed decisions and provide an accurate view of the project status. Interrogate subcontractor data related to project controls to inform the project PMB and monitor related delivery performance. Gather independent evidence to provide confidence that the project is likely to achieve the success criteria. Integration and alignment of project control toolsets, including where necessary across contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers. Deputise for the Project Manager as necessary. Establish a reliable and accurate Earned Value Management (EVM) system, and on-going generation and interrogation of earned value reports to enable reporting to be completed in accordance with the contract and the enable to project and/or programme manager to make informed decisions. Establish on-going and regular risk management process throughout the team, and risk reporting including schedule risk analysis in accordance with the contract Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (potentially with Customer stakeholders) as required to build confidence in the Performance Measurement Baseline. Develop and mentor staff to ensure succession planning is in place Maintain all key project control documentation and update as necessary Ensure effective configuration control is maintained at all times Provide weekly and monthly Project Progress and Metrics Reports as appropriate for the project Key skills and experience Capable of working across a portfolio of projects and business initiatives often at short notice. Experience in project controls on complex/major projects or programmes Has knowledge of project controls approaches and practices, such as planning / scheduling management, cost management, risk management and analysis, performance management (i.e. EVM), change management and configuration control. Experience of applying and assuring related project controls governance measures. Experience in working with common project controls toolsets, such as MSP / P6, RiskHive, ERP / SAP systems etc An organised, confident communicator who also is self-motivated and the ability to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solutions. Good communication and influencing skills as you'll work closely with many internal and external stakeholders. A clear focus on project outcomes and an ability to encourage others to strive for the greater good. Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including external suppliers and customers.
Apr 15, 2025
Contractor
Senior Project Controls Manager Senior Project Controls Manager The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 65 - 85 per hour (via Umbrella) . Active SC clearance required - sole British nationals only Role Summary As a Senior Project Controls Manager you will have an exciting and pivotal role in the successful delivery of our most complex projects and programmes. Within this role, you will lead on the implementation and management of effective project controls measures relating to scope, cost, time, risk and quality. Utilising these measures, you will enable strategic performance analysis to be undertaken against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), highlighting variances, trends and insights needed to inform effective decision making. Day to day you will work closely with both Project and Programme Managers whilst leading a team of project controls professionals. To achieve success in this role, you will also be expected to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the project team, wider functional teams, suppliers and customers. In addition, you will be expected to support with on-going development of the Projects Controls capability within the wider Mission Systems business. Key Responsibilities (day to day duties) Establish/maintain or adhere to the specific PC governance, processes and procedures across the project and in accordance with the related customer contract (where relevant). Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline position in terms of scope/cost/schedule and the ongoing governance control of these. Manage scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and analyse integrated project schedules including all phases of project execution, including contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers. Undertake, or manage project controls staff to provide, cost management/change management/risk & opportunity management and document management provision. Provide regular management reporting both internal and external to the project to provide relevant, accurate and reliable information on the status and forecast of the project to enable project and programme manager to make informed decisions and provide an accurate view of the project status. Interrogate subcontractor data related to project controls to inform the project PMB and monitor related delivery performance. Gather independent evidence to provide confidence that the project is likely to achieve the success criteria. Integration and alignment of project control toolsets, including where necessary across contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers. Deputise for the Project Manager as necessary. Establish a reliable and accurate Earned Value Management (EVM) system, and on-going generation and interrogation of earned value reports to enable reporting to be completed in accordance with the contract and the enable to project and/or programme manager to make informed decisions. Establish on-going and regular risk management process throughout the team, and risk reporting including schedule risk analysis in accordance with the contract Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (potentially with Customer stakeholders) as required to build confidence in the Performance Measurement Baseline. Develop and mentor staff to ensure succession planning is in place Maintain all key project control documentation and update as necessary Ensure effective configuration control is maintained at all times Provide weekly and monthly Project Progress and Metrics Reports as appropriate for the project Key skills and experience Capable of working across a portfolio of projects and business initiatives often at short notice. Experience in project controls on complex/major projects or programmes Has knowledge of project controls approaches and practices, such as planning / scheduling management, cost management, risk management and analysis, performance management (i.e. EVM), change management and configuration control. Experience of applying and assuring related project controls governance measures. Experience in working with common project controls toolsets, such as MSP / P6, RiskHive, ERP / SAP systems etc An organised, confident communicator who also is self-motivated and the ability to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solutions. Good communication and influencing skills as you'll work closely with many internal and external stakeholders. A clear focus on project outcomes and an ability to encourage others to strive for the greater good. Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including external suppliers and customers.
Key leadership role within the senior management team Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction About Our Client Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change. Job Description The Head of Finance Business Partnering will: Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle. Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives. Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities. Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems. Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies. Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas. Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed. Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement. Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives. Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis. Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation. Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system. Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation. Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans. Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications. Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk. Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights. Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. The Successful Applicant The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have: Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant. Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model. Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development. Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice. Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis. Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner. Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders. Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems. Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation. Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving. What's on Offer Benefits: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution). Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (yhrn.police) Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Contact Nazmine Bedoyya Quote job ref JN-048Z Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
Apr 15, 2025
Full time
Key leadership role within the senior management team Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction About Our Client Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change. Job Description The Head of Finance Business Partnering will: Lead financial planning and the production of the Force's Medium-Term Resource Strategy and Capital Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Planning Cycle. Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, and Head of Management Accounting to ensure departmental strategies align with the Force's financial objectives. Provide insightful financial analysis, advice, and assurance to support senior decision-making on resource allocation and funding priorities. Ensure the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model is embedded in decision-making, driving the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework across projects, policies, capital, and Oracle systems. Collaborate with the CFO during the financial forecasting and strategic planning cycle to incorporate decisions into financial strategies. Contribute to the financial sections of the Force Management Statement, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and other Force areas. Provide strategic financial support for HMIC inspections and ensure issues are addressed. Implement a performance framework for the finance team, reviewing KPIs, addressing discrepancies, and promoting continuous improvement. Lead strategic finance initiatives on major projects, ensuring alignment with the Force's broader objectives. Guide Finance Business Partners to meet Force requirements, build team capacity through training, performance management, and development, and ensure consistency in financial analysis. Improve financial literacy across the Force, supporting strategies for efficiency, cost consciousness, and resource optimisation. Lead the development and maintenance of financial management systems, with expertise in the Oracle EPM system. Provide financial modelling and support for decision-making, focusing on value for money and risk mitigation. Collaborate on strategic asset management, influencing vehicle, estate, and IT strategies to align with financial plans. Ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information in reports to strategic meetings, including sign-off on financial implications. Work with Procurement to contribute financial expertise to significant procurement exercises and mitigate financial risk. Provide robust financial advice to external partners and collaborate with other forces and agencies to benchmark best practices and share insights. Support the Force's application for external funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key advisor in project boards and deputise for the Head of Finance when required. The Successful Applicant The successful Head of Finance Business Partnering will be/have: Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant. Recent experience of working within a finance business partnering model or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model. Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development. Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice. Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis. Experience of advising, challenging and negotiating with senior officers, managers and budget holders in a confident manner. Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate, collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers and budget holders. Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems. Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation. Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving. What's on Offer Benefits: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution). Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (yhrn.police) Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Contact Nazmine Bedoyya Quote job ref JN-048Z Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
Technical Manager, Peterborough A very highly regarded residential developer who are hugely committed to quality and design are seeking a Senior Technical Coordinator. You will have control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities, Client/Housing Associations and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. You will help to ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, As the Senior Technical Coordinator you can expect to: Manage site as agreed with the Technical Director/Manager from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme, Undertake the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015 and completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with Group Policy & procedures. Prepare Pre Development programme and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risks through the project. Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures. Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs including ancillary designs. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278 followed by timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. This role would suit existing Technical Managers or Design Managers with major scheme experience and who relish the opportunity to oversee large complex projects within residential.
Apr 14, 2025
Full time
Technical Manager, Peterborough A very highly regarded residential developer who are hugely committed to quality and design are seeking a Senior Technical Coordinator. You will have control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities, Client/Housing Associations and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. You will help to ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, As the Senior Technical Coordinator you can expect to: Manage site as agreed with the Technical Director/Manager from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme, Undertake the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015 and completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with Group Policy & procedures. Prepare Pre Development programme and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risks through the project. Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures. Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs including ancillary designs. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278 followed by timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. This role would suit existing Technical Managers or Design Managers with major scheme experience and who relish the opportunity to oversee large complex projects within residential.
Tree Equity Scores bring together multiple datasets, such as deprivation, heat, canopy cover and more, to provide a single figure that illustrates an area's need for urban trees. The Tree Equity for Hartlepool project marks the first town-wide approach in the UK to address low Tree Equity scores across an entire urban area. This multi-partner project, led by Trees for Cities, will work across planting, engagement and awareness raising of the urban forest. Working with Hartlepool Borough Council, Trees on Tees Community Forest, The Woodland Trust, Thirteen Group housing association and Treeconomics, this partnership brings together major local landowners alongside national tree specialists to deliver a programme of work over two years - and is seeking a Project Manager to drive the work forward. ABOUT THE ROLE As Project Manager, you will be responsible for this flagship work locally, overseeing a diverse portfolio of tasks. This will include project and line management, development of tree planting projects, being the charity s voice in the region, developing partner relationships, advocating for our work and raising the profile of the charity and urban trees with key stakeholders. You will ensure the smooth running of the project and success for this flagship piece of work in the Tree Equity movement. The role will involve a large amount of interpersonal work and requires a confident, well-organised and friendly individual who can both confidently lead and manage the project, and act as a spokesperson for the charity and urban forestry with key stakeholders locally. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, and these will be key to success, ensuring the project is delivered with ambition to get the results the community needs. You will work under the steer of the Senior Development Manager, and line manage a locally based Project Community Coordinator. You will represent Trees for Cities and build the strategic presence of the charity and partners in the Tees Valley area. As Trees for Cities looks ahead to its next strategic period, this project is a key flagship piece of work, and the role will be required to represent the partnership and associated work being done. In delivering a successful project, the case will be made for addressing low Tree Equity scores at the local and national level, influencing decision makers to best support urban forestry. This project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK and suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff. This role is perfect for candidates who are seeking the opportunity to make a difference, working to have a positive impact on urban communities and places that need green interventions the most. We recognise that the role spans distinct skillsets in project management and advocacy work and encourage applicants from backgrounds which may lean more strongly into one of these two fields with a view to growing in the other. We seek a highly motivated individual, is a friendly, supportive, high-performing team member and will provide support and training opportunities for personal and professional development. The organisation has an experienced Senior Leadership Team from a variety of commercial, charity and environmental backgrounds. Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request. HOW TO APPLY To apply, using the application link below, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. The deadline for applications is April 30th, with interviews slated to be held w/c 12th May. If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will be in touch w/c 5th May. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply. Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: . Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
Apr 13, 2025
Full time
Tree Equity Scores bring together multiple datasets, such as deprivation, heat, canopy cover and more, to provide a single figure that illustrates an area's need for urban trees. The Tree Equity for Hartlepool project marks the first town-wide approach in the UK to address low Tree Equity scores across an entire urban area. This multi-partner project, led by Trees for Cities, will work across planting, engagement and awareness raising of the urban forest. Working with Hartlepool Borough Council, Trees on Tees Community Forest, The Woodland Trust, Thirteen Group housing association and Treeconomics, this partnership brings together major local landowners alongside national tree specialists to deliver a programme of work over two years - and is seeking a Project Manager to drive the work forward. ABOUT THE ROLE As Project Manager, you will be responsible for this flagship work locally, overseeing a diverse portfolio of tasks. This will include project and line management, development of tree planting projects, being the charity s voice in the region, developing partner relationships, advocating for our work and raising the profile of the charity and urban trees with key stakeholders. You will ensure the smooth running of the project and success for this flagship piece of work in the Tree Equity movement. The role will involve a large amount of interpersonal work and requires a confident, well-organised and friendly individual who can both confidently lead and manage the project, and act as a spokesperson for the charity and urban forestry with key stakeholders locally. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, and these will be key to success, ensuring the project is delivered with ambition to get the results the community needs. You will work under the steer of the Senior Development Manager, and line manage a locally based Project Community Coordinator. You will represent Trees for Cities and build the strategic presence of the charity and partners in the Tees Valley area. As Trees for Cities looks ahead to its next strategic period, this project is a key flagship piece of work, and the role will be required to represent the partnership and associated work being done. In delivering a successful project, the case will be made for addressing low Tree Equity scores at the local and national level, influencing decision makers to best support urban forestry. This project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK and suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff. This role is perfect for candidates who are seeking the opportunity to make a difference, working to have a positive impact on urban communities and places that need green interventions the most. We recognise that the role spans distinct skillsets in project management and advocacy work and encourage applicants from backgrounds which may lean more strongly into one of these two fields with a view to growing in the other. We seek a highly motivated individual, is a friendly, supportive, high-performing team member and will provide support and training opportunities for personal and professional development. The organisation has an experienced Senior Leadership Team from a variety of commercial, charity and environmental backgrounds. Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request. HOW TO APPLY To apply, using the application link below, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. The deadline for applications is April 30th, with interviews slated to be held w/c 12th May. If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will be in touch w/c 5th May. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply. Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: . Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
