Assistant Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer) to join a local authority, based in Lincolnshire, for a period of 4-6 months. This hybrid business model requires a candidate with monitoring officer experience, who can ensure that the council meets its legal and statutory obligations as set out in the Localism Act 2011, Local Government & Housing Act 1989, as amended by Local Government Act 2000.
ROLE: Assistant Director of Legal
RATE: £70-£90ph
LOCATION: Lincolnshire (hybrid)
CONTRACT: 4 to 6 months
Key Responsibilities
Discharging the Monitoring Officer functions set out in the Localism Act 2011, the Local Government Act 2000, the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and elsewhere.
Providing high quality legal advice to the Council, Chief Officers and Elected Members to underpin effective decision making, meet statutory requirements and ensure good general practice.
Leading the effective planning, organisation, delivery and continuous improvement and efficiency of all related services, resources and allocated budgets, through service delivery, efficiency and improvement plans as required.
Key Requirements
Monitoring Officer experience is essential.
Experience of providing high quality legal advice to the Council, Chief Officers and Elected Members.
Experience of overseeing a wide range of sensitive and high-profile cases including new initiatives, policy development, major projects, constitutional issues, standards, ethics, corporate governance, corporate legal issues and other complex administrative areas of public law.
Benefits
Weekly pay
Hybrid working
Flexible hours
If this Assistant Legal Director vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969 , or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.....Read more...
My client, who are one of the leading mobile web browsers, is seeking an IT Security Engineer (Certification) to join their team in Surrey.
The IT Security Engineer (Certification) in Surrey will be working within an established team which specialises in the security of devices and solutions. You will be responsible for providing expertise in the area of security certifications to address both short and long term requirements of government customers across the globe.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Follow processes involved in getting products and solutions certified for government agencies across the globe. Working with Government agencies and Advisory bodies to address overall local cyber security requirements and ensure that products and services are recognised as secure.
- Liaise with internal stake holders including local subsidiary (B2B Sales and Tech Support teams) and R&D teams. In particular keep up to date with government IT security requirements and work with Product Management and R&D teams to assist them with requirements and ensure the product roadmap has a consistent security strategy.
- Understand the businesses security platforms, products and solutions including advance innovations - in Mobile, Wearable, IoT, Healthcare, Automobile, eID and Finance.
- Understand detailed security characteristics for device/function/equipment to be certified and prepare them to meet those characteristics with the help of development team. Create necessary documents describing security of product/function/equipment.
The IT Security Engineer (Certification) in Surrey will have
- A degree in Computing and Communications or any related discipline (an equivalent period of industrial experience may be substituted).
- 3-6 years’ experience in Security Accreditation and Assurance activity including CC,FIPS, CPA, CSPN, BSPA etc.,
-Knowledge of Cryptography is desirable.
Hybrid working is available with this position.
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Financial Planning Accountant Location: Somerset – Remote Contract: Temporary (6 months initial) Salary: £500 - 525 per day umbrella Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Remote Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Somerset for a Financial Planning Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The post is within Strategic Finance and provides a comprehensive finance support service to the Service Directors and budget holders.
The post will support the delivery of a comprehensive finance service, with particular focus on transformation MTFP work, supporting the VR/Organisational transformation piece including modelling of the right sizing of the organisation as required. The postholder will lead on production of the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme and producing the monthly Budget Monitoring Report for SLT and Cabinet plus quarterly to Scrutiny.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Extensive experience within Local Government Finance at a senior level.
Experience of working on MTFP including transformation work, budget monitoring and modelling.
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH); a high-profile and high-impact government-backed project group to develop and support the delivery of projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Set up by the UK government in 2018 and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), there are five Local Net Zero Hubs across England. All Hubs work together to help the UK reach Net Zero. To date, the Net Zero Hubs have supported 200+ major net zero projects valued at over £4Bn including large-scale solar, Heat Networks, Smart Grids, domestic retrofit, hydrogen development, public estate-wide energy opportunity assessments, fleet and depot decarbonisation, network constraint, building decarbonisation & research & development. The opportunity GSENZH is assembling a team to launch and manage a net-zero pilot programme across Manchester, West Midlands & York & North East Yorkshire Combined Authorities. They are seeking a Delivery Manager - Net-Zero, to be the day-to-day Manager for the Local Net Zero Accelerator (LNZA) pilot programme. The role will have line management duties, oversight of the Green Finance Service contract, and will report into the Local Net-Zero Accelerator (LNZA) Programme Lead, as well as progress report to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) Programme Board. Duties will include:Team and project management, ensuring alignment across the 3 Combined Authorities.Oversight and quality assurance of reports to governance boards.Contract management of Green Finance Service procured by the GSENZH.Stakeholder engagement with combined authorities, government departments and delivery partners.Using knowledge of Net-Zero policy and relevant national, regional and local strategies/ plans, in support of delivering Net-Zero at a local levelEnsure learning and best practices are adopted and shared with the wider Net-Zero hub network and DESNZ.Ensure key performance metrics are achieved against agreed objectives and action plans, providing regular reporting inputs as required.Review and analyse intelligence gathering from project managers, providing high-quality insight reports to senior stakeholders (including Deputy Directors within central government).Ideal Skills & ExperienceEducated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.Experience in line management and building high-performing teams.Strong relationship management skills, and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, communicating complex issues clearly to a range of stakeholders.Knowledge of the Net-Zero and energy policy landscape, energy technologies and their applications, including in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following areas: local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)Strong programme and project management skills, and knowledge of governance frameworks and decision-making processesExperience of recording, evidence keeping and managing submission of grant claims and financial information to meet monitoring and performance requirements.Experience of contract procurement, negotiation and management, including developing tender specifications and business casesAbility to administer grant programmes, effectively monitor project delivery and produce reports for the SMT, Hub Board & DESNZKnowledge of HM Treasury 5 case business model (green book) processProject Management qualification e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQAbout Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.....Read more...
Salary: £31,296 - £33,297 depending on experience, plus essential car allowance
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
My client is looking for an experienced Licensing Officer to join their friendly team, based in West Malling, this is a full-time permanent position.
PURPOSE OF JOB
This role requires someone with exceptional licensing experience.
This role is important to ensure that in validating processing and granting all licences and permits are issued within the statutory timeframe, resulting in the accuracy and execution of best practices and procedures in operating a centre of excellence for the licensing service.
The ideal candidate would need to have a general understanding understanding of statutory responsibilities under the Licensing 2003 Act, Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 the Gambling Act 2005, Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Public Health Act 1975, the Local Government Act 1972, the Transport Act 1985, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, Hypnotism Act 1952, The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Sch 3, Town Police Clauses Act 1889, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, Fraud Act 2006 Sec 11, Equality Act 2010, Police reform and social responsibility Act 2011, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, The Immigration Act 2016, Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022, Lotteries & Amusements 1976, Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 are adhered to.
You will be required to investigate and provide guidance, whilst also preparing reports, answering correspondence and presenting information to all types of audiences from laymen to specialists.
The ideal candidate must be and have:
Computer literate
Working knowledge of MS Word / Excel
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to maintain accurate notes and records
Accurate data entry skills
Good organisational skills
Good time management skills
Driver
Able to work outside normal office hours.
Taking the lead in dealing with a situation
Willingness to undertake any relevant training.
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.
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Property and Procurement Solicitor
Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Cardiff, which is in need of an experienced property procurement and contract Solicitor to join their team. If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, then please read on!
ROLE: Property and Procurement Solicitor
RATE: £45-£55ph
CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 month rolling
LOCATION: Cardiff
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to property procurement and contract law matters, including complex and high value property transactions, procurement and partnership/collaborative working arrangements
Provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to other non-contentious law matters such as the law relating to, local government, highways, companies, trusts, waste, property and planning matters. Advise upon and draft statutory orders and other legal documentation.
Support the work of the Procurement and Property team as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE in Property, Procurement and Contract Law.
Experience in advising on complex and high-value property transactions, procurement and partnership/collaborative working arrangements.
Experience in advising on commercial conveyancing and development projects, construction contracts, as well as other non-contentious Local Government law matters.
Benefits
Hybrid working
Weekly pay
Flexible hours
If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Property and Procurement Solicitor vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 .
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Valuer
6 months on-going contract, Inside IR35
Newcastle-under-lyme
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professionally qualified and registered RICS Land and Property Surveyor to join this company's Commercial Development & Economic Growth Directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional service to ensure that the company's commercial land and property portfolio is efficiently managed to protect the company’s capital investment, to promote employment opportunities and to generate capital and revenue surpluses.
Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
Undertaking the end of year Asset Register valuations/reports and sign these off as a Registered Valuer.
Inspecting, surveying, valuing, negotiating, reporting upon and concluding all cases allocated to the post holder, including acquisitions, disposals, easements, licenses, appropriations, insurance, purchase and blight notices, agricultural tenancies, telecom masts and residential feasibility studies.
Managing the company’s land and property portfolio to include lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, new lettings, lease surrenders and schedule of dilapidations.
Setting and monitoring relevant targets and budgets.
Negotiating covenant consent cases that have inbuilt “added value”.
Preparing cases for arbitration and attending County Court as an expert witness as required.
Representing the service and giving property advice at internal meetings of the council and meetings with outside bodies as required.
Keeping updated with relevant legislation, government and council policy, case law, County and local planning policy, national and local property market trends, RICS guidelines and codes of practice and CPD requirements.
Developing strategies and solutions for future implementation.
Requirements
Experienced, professionally qualified and registered RICS Land and Property Surveyor.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, government and council policy, case law, County and local planning policy, national and local property market trends, RICS guidelines and codes of practice and CPD requirements.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to manage the company’s land and property portfolio.
Ability to set and monitor relevant targets and budgets.
Ability to develop strategies and solutions for future implementation.
If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk
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Strategic Finance Manager Location: London Contract: Temporary (3 months initial) Salary: £450-500 per day Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Strategic Finance Manager to join their Housing and Planning team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the leadership of the Housing and Planning finance team comprising capital and revenue setting and monitoring; delivery of the medium term financial plan; ensuring that the Council’s annual accounts are published and audited in line with statutory deadlines; management and control of the Council’s group accounts.
With the leadership of the Strategic Finance team being paramount, the postholder will also play a key and pivotal role in furthering the improvement and transformation work already embedded in Finance by living and breathing the “We Are Finance” culture through their actions and delivery of outcomes. Working across as well as within the team will require balance and judgement to ensure that the regular drumbeat of Finance service delivery keeps pace with a strong desire to not only identify and deliver improvements, but to ensure that the team is inspired to live and breathe these value.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Extensive experience within Local Government Finance at a senior level.
Experience of HRA and Housing Finance in a strategic capacity
Experience of managing a team of qualified professionals with strategic vision
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
We are currently recruiting for an SEND Tribunal and Complaints Officer to join a team in South Tyneside.
This position is:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday to Friday
* Initial 3 month contract, with the possibility of extension
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for facilitating the resolution of disputes between parents and local authorities regarding special educational needs and disabilities. You will work through the tribunal process and provide guidance and information to parents.
REQUIREMENTS
* Candidates must have experience working within a SEND Team.
* Candidates must have experience of representing the local authority at mediation meetings, SEND Tribunals, including attendance at hearings, as well as local government complaints process.
If you would be interested in this position, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.
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Security Officer needed to monitor CCTV on site in Bootle
Working on a local government building where the security system is down and will take 1 to 2 weeks to fix.
You will be starting when the office closes around about 4pm and working until the following morning 9am.
You can do all shifts if you wish or you can alternate one on one off.
Must have SIA licence.
Rate is based on Umbrella PAYE will pay £16ph if over 21.
Immediate start required (ideally today)
Audio Visual BDM / Account Manager – My client are one of the most stable AV systems integrators in the country and are very busy at the moment. The client now seek to add a new member to the team to continue their phenomenal growth. They specialise in higher corporate / commercial and government AV systems. The role will see you expanding on existing accounts as well as developing leads passed onto to you from the internal sales team. They need you to come from an AV background that has sold systems / solutions into these market place. They can offer you a good working environment as well as the opportunity to grow, learn and earn. If you have previously sold AV systems of this nature then please send me your CV, it would be nice to see sales figures as well as the types of AV systems that you have previously sold.DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE POSITION THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP ON OFFER. YOU MUST IN THE UK WITH THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORKAV A-V AUDIO VISUAL A/V AUDIO/VISUAL SALES CORPORATE BLUE LIGHT LOCAL GOVERNMENT CRESTRON VIDEOWALL AVIXA VC QSYS Q-SYS QSC AUDINATE DANTE VIDEOCONFERENCE PROJECTION AUDITORIUM EXTRON KRAMER BARCO CHRISTIE HUDDLE TEAMS MICROSOFT MTR MTRs ZOOM MEETING ROOMS LONDON....Read more...
Funding officer – Barnsley £12.59 per hourFixed term contract – Full TimeKey Accountabilities
Assist in the development and operation of policies and procedures relating to the management of early years entitlements funding including payment portal.Provide professional advice and guidance to a wide range of audiences including internal and external agencies. This includes advice to be provided in writing and through training sessions.Assist in the interpretation of legislation and the implementation of appropriate procedures and policies and comply with local and national reporting requirements such as completing census reporting.Processing of payments on the portal in line with the council’s financial procedures.Assist in the undertaking of audits of claims submitted by Private, Voluntary and Independent providers.Assist ensuring that all processes are clearly documented.Assist in the planning, organisation and submission to deadlines, statutory and non- statutory government returns as requiredAssist in the planning, organisation and submission to deadlines, statutory and non-statutory government returns as required.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested by management.
Undertake/commission ad hoc valuations as required. To find out more information please contact Mason at MasonM@4recruitmentservices.comRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency....Read more...
Finance Manager Location: London Contract: Permanent Salary: £62,457 – 70,401 Start Date: Flexible Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for 2x Finance Managers to join the team on a permanent basis. The authority currently have a post available in their Commercial/Capital finance team and in their HRA/Housing Finance team.
Capital/Commercial Finance Manager:
Leading the Capital Finance Business Partnering team, managing a team of 3/4 employees.
Working with services to develop business cases for large scale capital projects with a commercial mindset.
Leading on financial modelling and investment/option appraisals for major projects for both revenue and capital.
Leading on budget setting, monitoring and closing of Capital projects.
Act as a key financial advisor providing strategic support and input on investments and projects.
HRA/Housing Finance Manager:
Managing a team of 5, leading on financial strategy and financial management
Preparing monitoring report, working closely with team and Housing service
Support the longer-term council-wide financial position and develop financial strategies with stakeholders
Prepare and present complex and diverse informative, high quality reports to members and other senior stakeholders
Provide senior expert specialist advise and to act on behalf of the Authority on high-level complex matters,
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Extensive experience within Local Government Finance at a senior level.
Experience of working on either Capital/Commercial or HRA/Housing Finance
Experience of financial modelling, budget setting and providing advice to senior members
Experience of managing a team of qualified professionals with strategic vision
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukService Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
Criminal Litigation Lawyer – Westmorland and Furness Location – Can choose between/ Kendal / Carlisle / Barrow / and Penrith Offices (Working from home available too)On going contract – Full time - £42ph (Rate can be negotiated for the right candidate)
An experienced, qualified lawyer who has local government experience in advising the client with trading standards, highways, licensing prosecutions. Advocacy experience.Trains are an option for travelAbility to work with minimal supervisionAttendance at court 1 x fortnightly otherwise Teams
To find out more information please contact Deanna at Deannac@4recruimentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity....Read more...
My client is a top tier, national law firm who are currently seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded firm that can offer you excellent career prospects.
As a Commercial Litigation Associate, you would be responsible for a varied caseload to include construction disputes, competition investigations, IP disputes, procurement law disputes and infrastructure disputes. The role will be focussed predominantly on public sector clients to include local government, emergency services, social housing and healthcare companies.
The ideal candidate will have strong previous experience of managing a Commercial Litigation caseload. Experience of dealing with public sector client would be beneficial.
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a range of employee benefits to include private medical cover, season ticket loans, flexible/hybrid working and a generous pension scheme.
To avoid missing out on this competitive role, apply now to be a Commercial Litigation Associate by submitting your CV directly to this advert.....Read more...
Finance Business Partner Location: Hampshire Contract: Temporary (3 months initial) Salary: £400-450 per day Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Hampshire for a Finance Business Partner to join their Social Care Finance team on a temporary basis. The postholder will mainly work on Adult Social Care matters but will also potentially be required to assist with Health and Childrens work. The Finance Business Partner will provide financial support to the Council's Transformation Programme with a focus of adult social care transformation (new operating model, re-structure, commissioning, learning disabilities).
Main Responsibilities
Provide strategic and financial decision support to the Leadership Team for Social Care to underpin strong financial performance.
Budget setting and the monitoring of revenue budgets, operating in accordance with financial policy and requirements.
Support and drive the business area in maximising impact for local residents and businesses through delivery of effective and efficient financial performance.
Drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business through the provision of timely & relevant management information.
Manage team performance, contributing to the deliver of an effective service.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Experience within Local Authority Finance, specifically within Social Care, is essential.
Experience of managing a team, including goal setting and performance reviews, in order to provide an effective service.
Experience of setting and monitoring budgets within a Local Authority environment
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
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Finance Officer Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary (8 months initial) Salary: £30-35 per hour Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Flexible Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Somerset for a Finance Officer to join their Education and Inclusion Finance team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support with forecasting and management of budgets for a range of cost centres within Education and Inclusion Services and allocate High Needs Top Up Funding for Children & Young People across a range of different types of education providers (Early Years, Mainstream, Special, FE, Independent etc). They will also assist with the day-to-day payments process for High Needs, balancing budgets, forecasting and reporting to SEND operational managers on a monthly basis and will support with school academisation payments, final settlements and assist with recording various financial returns from schools.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified or Part-Qualified with extensive experience
Experience within Local Authority Finance, specifically within Education/Inclusion is highly desirable
Experience of financial/budget monitoring within a large scale organisation
Experience of transactional finance work, including payments processing and funding allocation
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. ....Read more...
Somerset – Financial Planning AccountantLocation – TA1 4DYOn going contract – 37 hours - £398.88per day The Council are looking for a Financial Planning Accountant with significant experience of working at a senior level in local government. The post is within Strategic Finance and provides a comprehensive finance support service to the Service Directors and budget holders. The main duties for the role include:• The delivery of a comprehensive finance service, with particular focus on transformation MTFP work, supporting the VR/Organisational transformation piece including modelling of the right sizing of the organisation as required.• Have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective relationships at all levels and manage own workloadTo find out more information please contact Deanna at Deannac@4recruimentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity ....Read more...
An Essex based authority are looking for a Permanancy Team Manager and panel advisor on a Permanent basis.
The post-holder will be responsible for the line management of all connected carers assessments, Special Guardianship assessments and initial viability assessments. They will hold the permanence lead function and panel advisor role for fostering, which requires partnership work across children’s services.
The key responsibilities are for management and coordination of the Permanency and Fostering panel, including management, training, development and quality assurance of fostering panel chair and panel members.
What you will receive:
Up to £56,000 per annum
LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
32 days leave
Time off, paid, for volunteering and for training
You will have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with SWE, plus 2+ years managerial/performance management/quality assurance experience as well as knowledge of legislation and fostering regulations.
Please contact Tom McKenna at Charles Hunter Associates on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for more information or to apply
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Project Manager – Net Zero Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH); a high-profile and high-impact government-backed project group to develop and support the delivery of projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Set up by the UK government in 2018 and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), there are five Local Net Zero Hubs across England. All Hubs work together to help the UK reach Net Zero. To date, the Net Zero Hubs have supported 200+ major Net Zero projects valued at over £4Bn including large-scale solar, Heat Networks, Smart Grids, domestic retrofit, hydrogen development, public estate-wide energy opportunity assessments, fleet and depot decarbonisation, network constraint, building decarbonisation & research & development. The opportunity GSENZH is assembling a team to launch and manage a Net-Zero pilot programme across Manchester, West Midlands & York & North East Yorkshire Combined Authorities. They are seeking a Project Manager - Net-Zero, and the post holder will be embedded in the Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot project place undertaking intelligence gathering to capture processes and decisions on a day-to-day basis to inform and shape future support to public sector organisations. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of and experience in programme and project management processes, governance and decision-making processes and produce written work to a high standard, ensuring alignment with programme goals and requirements of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The pilot projects aim to develop place-based investment prospectuses containing aggregated bundles of projects across multiple net zero sectors. The GSENZH is responsible for oversight and management of the pilot as an independent Hub. Duties will include:Develop and maintain effective relationships with place-based delivery teams, based on collaborative working and trust.Engage with senior stakeholders, project development teams and strategic delivery partners (consultants, green finance delivery)Intelligence gathering – systemically collect feedback and data from local implementations, capturing processes and decision-making on a day-to-day basis.Identify and capture delivery challenges and barriers faced by the places.Responsible for collating lessons learnt and collaborating with other places and project managers to identify common themes.Capture and review all evidence collated, produce high quality written briefings and reports to senior stakeholders and DESNZ.Review and process grant claims Qualifications & Knowledge Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.Knowledge of energy technologies and their applications, including in depth knowledge of at least one of the following local net zero sectors - local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)In depth knowledge of programme and project management processesKnowledge of HM Treasury 5 case business model (green book) processProject Management qualification e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQKnowledge of the green finance sectorPublic sector procurement Experience Extensive project management skills with the ability to develop projects for optimal delivery.Proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders with the ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.Proven track record in undertaking intelligence gathering/research activities and production of high-quality written reports.Experience of decision-making processes and governance frameworks, ideally in project development and delivery in the public sectorAble to write reports/proposals/professional briefings and adapt outputs for different audiencesWell-developed interpersonal and communication skills: able to form effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from public and private sectors, senior management.Place based decarbonisation/net zero project planning/development/delivery experience e.g. local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)Developing Green Book business casesExperience of reviewing, processing and approving grant claims/contracts Leadership Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion at all times during the course of their work.Highly organised with a clear understanding of objectives, pipelines of future work, activities and timeframesBe transparent and fair in all decision making and leadership approach.Provide and accept constructive feedback from colleagues, continuous improvement mindsetAbout Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.....Read more...
SEND Improvement Lead – West Sussex£650 day rateContract – Full Time:Hybrid working – 3 days in office requiredDuties/Responsibilities:
You will work closely with the SEND & Inclusion senior leadership team and all services within the Children and Young people Directorate, senior health leaders from the Sussex Integrated Care Board and members of the SEND & AP Partnership Board as a subject matter expert.You will also be at the forefront of delivering a service to overcome inequalities in provision and achievement by establishing and sustaining effective relationships with all partners to bring about continuity of pathways for all our children and young people with SEND to prepare them for adulthood.The key function of this role is to lead the change programme required in response to the government’s ‘SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Implementation Plan’ and improve the provision and support available for children and young people locally. West Sussex local authority is part of theRegional Expert Partnerships that are testing out and piloting aspects of the Implementation Plan, this role requires the postholder to work with the Department for Education and other local authority areas to inform the development of our Local Inclusion Plan.The postholder will be need to co-design and produce plans and services with parent carers and children and young people. You will be responsible for working with staff, schools, internal and external partners to deliver this element of our education services. They will be a highly effective leaders and manager who is committed to securing the best outcomes for children and young people. The role will require the management of resources, high quality programme deliveryand an ability to work skilfully across teams and partner organisations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills and ambition to deliver high quality and sustainable service improvement and provide accountability, support and challenge.The post holder needs to be highly organised and creative. Ideally, you will have experience of successful development and implementation of improvement plans as well as the ability to influence stakeholders and create innovative and creative strategies to make sustainable service improvements.
To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.comRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.....Read more...
Payroll & Pensions Manager Location: Gloucestershire Contract: Permanent Salary: £55,396 - 58,474 per annum Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Gloucestershire for a Payroll & Pensions Manager. The Payroll & Pension Manager works as a member of the senior leadership team in the Business Service Centre which is responsible for delivering a range of transactional shared services. The Payroll & Pension Manager is responsible for providing operational and strategic leadership for the payroll service to the Council, a large number of schools and other public sector related customers in and around Gloucestershire.
The successful applicant will be responsible for line managing approx. 4 staff with indirect reports of over 30. The focus of the payroll service is on delivering a high quality and effective service that meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, with the customer always at the forefront and with an emphasis on continual improvement.Candidate Criteria
Relevant Professional Qualification – CIPFA, CIPD, IPP, BCS or extensive experience at this level of work.
2+ years within a Payroll/Pensions Management position with experience of supervising multiple members of staff in delivering an effective service.
High level of competency in using ERP systems to deliver an effective payroll service (ideally SAP).
Experience of working within a project team implementing a new payroll system would be extremely beneficial
Great communication skills with the ability to work well under senior management as well as on own initiative
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. ....Read more...
Social Workers!!Have you ever wanted to experience island living, whilst still based in the UK, with a temperate climate and more than 200 days of sun per year?I'm currently assisting the Government of Jersey in attracting social workers to come and move to the Island and take up a variety of fantastic permanent social work positions.Jersey are offering a £3,000 relocation payment, a £5,000 joining bonus and salaries up to £75,000, on top of only 20% local taxes. You will receive a pension scheme of 16%.Vacancies are in:Salaries: SW Level - £55,293.84 - £60,931.11, Practice Manager - £60,931.11 - £67,874.62, Advanced Social Worker - £60,931.11 - £67,874.62, Team Manager - £67,874.62 - £74,599.69 (Plus £8,000 per annum relocation/joining bonus, and up to £500 pcm out of hours payments)Teams I'm recruiting to:
Looked After ChildrenFamily intervention serviceAdoptionFosteringSafeguardingReferral and AssessmentComplex needs (disabilities)We have roles in all the following areas, from social worker level up to Team Manager / IRO. If you are interested in the following roles, please make contact today on tmckenna@charecruitment.com or call 07587 031100
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Project Manager – Net Zero Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH); a high-profile and high-impact government-backed project group to develop and support the delivery of projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Set up by the UK government in 2018 and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), there are five Local Net Zero Hubs across England. All Hubs work together to help the UK reach Net Zero. To date, the Net Zero Hubs have supported 200+ major Net Zero projects valued at over £4Bn including large-scale solar, Heat Networks, Smart Grids, domestic retrofit, hydrogen development, public estate-wide energy opportunity assessments, fleet and depot decarbonisation, network constraint, building decarbonisation & research & development. The opportunity GSENZH is assembling a team to launch and manage a Net-Zero pilot programme across Manchester, West Midlands & York & North East Yorkshire Combined Authorities. They are seeking a Project Manager - Net-Zero, and the post holder will be embedded in the Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot project place undertaking intelligence gathering to capture processes and decisions on a day-to-day basis to inform and shape future support to public sector organisations. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of and experience in programme and project management processes, governance and decision-making processes and produce written work to a high standard, ensuring alignment with programme goals and requirements of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The pilot projects aim to develop place-based investment prospectuses containing aggregated bundles of projects across multiple net zero sectors. The GSENZH is responsible for oversight and management of the pilot as an independent Hub. Duties will include:Develop and maintain effective relationships with place-based delivery teams, based on collaborative working and trust.Engage with senior stakeholders, project development teams and strategic delivery partners (consultants, green finance delivery)Intelligence gathering – systemically collect feedback and data from local implementations, capturing processes and decision-making on a day-to-day basis.Identify and capture delivery challenges and barriers faced by the places.Responsible for collating lessons learnt and collaborating with other places and project managers to identify common themes.Capture and review all evidence collated, produce high quality written briefings and reports to senior stakeholders and DESNZ.Report findings back to DESNZ Programme BoardReview and process grant claims Qualifications & Knowledge Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.Knowledge of energy technologies and their applications, including in depth knowledge of at least one of the following local net zero sectors - local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)In depth knowledge of programme and project management processesKnowledge of HM Treasury 5 case business model (green book) processProject Management qualification e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQKnowledge of the green finance sectorPublic sector procurement Experience Extensive project management skills with the ability to develop projects for optimal delivery.Proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders with the ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.Proven track record in undertaking intelligence gathering/research activities and production of high-quality written reports.Experience of decision-making processes and governance frameworks, ideally in project development and delivery in the public sectorAbility to solve problems and pre-empt issues.Able to write reports/proposals/professional briefings and adapt outputs for different audiences.Excellent presentation skills: the ability to present complex ideas in a comprehensive but accessible format.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills: able to form effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from public and private sectors, senior management.Place based decarbonisation/net zero project planning/development/delivery experience e.g. local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)Developing Green Book business casesExperience of reviewing, processing and approving grant claims/contracts Leadership Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion at all times during the course of their work.Highly organised with a clear understanding of objectives, pipelines of future work, activities and timeframesBe transparent and fair in all decision making and leadership approach.Provide and accept constructive feedback from colleagues, continuous improvement mindset.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.....Read more...
Job Advertisement: Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Manager Reports To: Senior Policy and Partnerships / Commissioning Manager Location: Police & Crime Commissioner’s Office, Portishead Salary: £34,968 - £44,394 depending on experience Term: 1 x Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025Main Purpose of the Role: The Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Manager will lead the development, delivery, and monitoring of work within the Government initiative of Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot and Immediate Justice programme across Avon and Somerset. Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners, the role aims to deliver against the programme aims and reduce ASB and serious violence. Key Responsibilities:
Lead on policy areas, shaping local plans, commissioning intentions, and supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in their role and duties.
Lead and support commissioning projects, contracts, and grants, ensuring efficient and effective delivery with a positive impact on local communities.
Support performance and development by utilising analytical and continuous improvement approaches to commissioning and service delivery.
Main Responsibilities: Policy
Develop and maintain awareness of local issues and policy, undertaking research as required to support the PCC in decision-making.
Provide high-quality advice, briefing, and reports to the PCC, DPCC, and OPCC colleagues on matters of local, regional, and national policy.
Assist in the development and implementation of OPCC policies, plans, and strategies.
Partnerships
Develop effective relationships with relevant parts of Avon and Somerset Police and other stakeholders to inform policy and research activity.
Work effectively in partnership with relevant bodies and agencies, maintaining an open and solution-focused approach.
Support the consultation and engagement work of the OPCC as required.
Commissioning and Performance
Develop and oversee a range of OPCC commissioned services and projects including strategy, allocation, approval, and ongoing monitoring.
Undertake research and analysis of performance data across services and stakeholder delivery, with the ability to interpret and report on key issues.
Person Specification: The OPCC is looking for a person who can evidence the following competencies:
Successful experience and/or knowledge within a local authority, policing, or relevant public or voluntary sector organisation.
Relevant knowledge of policing and crime policy.
Previous experience of working in a Policy, Commissioning, or Performance / Continuous Improvement role.
Ability to manage a large and diverse portfolio of work with competing deadlines.
Ability to analyse and present information in a range of formats.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Strong ICT skills and competent to use a range of IT packages.
Ability to advise, persuade, and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner.
Able to develop and support productive working relationships.
Ability to identify risks and make suggestions around how to mitigate and manage them.
Basic project management skills and/or experience.
To apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at 01772 208962 or email Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.....Read more...
