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Cornwall Council are looking to recruit a Finance Manager within Adult Social Care. Location: Cornwall Set-up: Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite (can be negotiated) Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months contract The role supports the Head of Finance in co-ordinating and delivery of the above activities across the organisation and its public sector partners which will involve bringing together lead officers and specialists from all directorates and public sector organisations. Relevant info: The Strategic Finance Manager will be responsible for providing strategic financial support to the Adult Social Care service as well as a range of external bodies and partnership arrangements including joint work between health and social care They ensure financial support is provided for the revenue and capital budget as well as advising and supporting the development and delivery of the medium-term financial plan This involves close working with the Finance Business Analysts to ensure all major projects have appropriate financial resource to support decision making processes The Strategic Finance Manager is the senior point of contact for the Strategic and Service Directors in financial decision making and control Provide senior professional advice to committees of the Council and relevant joint committees e.g. Health and Wellbeing board The role supporst the Head's of Finance in co-ordinating and delivery of the above activities across the organisation and its public sector partners which will involve bringing together lead officers and specialists from all directorates and public sector organisations Responsibilities A qualified member of one of the CCAB accountancy bodies (preferably but not essentially CIPFA) Proven experience of successful financial management including budget formulation, financial planning, monitoring and control, within tight financial limits in a complex organisation At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Venn Group are working with a Local Authority in South Wales who are looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer to join their team - please find the details below Temporary Accommodation Officer Hourly rate: £18 - £25 per hour via Umbrella Location: Vale of Glamorgan Hours: Full time Duration: 3 months initially Responsibilities include: Carry out inspections and safety checks at our temporary accommodation across the area Provide general support to the temporary accommodation team to include assisting with sign up appointments and general administration Assess housing needs for customers approaching the council for social housing in accordance with housing legislation, local policy and the code of guidance Assist in providing advice, guidance and initial assessments to customers through telephone, email and face-to-face contact where appropriate Essential Skills: Two years' work experience in the social housing sector Full driving licence and access to own car Enhanced DBS within 12 months or on the update service To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Georgina Fry at or call Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Venn Group are working with a University to hire an Senior Network Engineer on a contract basis, to provide expert-level technical support, resolve complex issues, and to assist with their Network re-architecture. This role is crutial to ensuring seemless network infrastructure across the Univerisity. Employment type: Contract Location: Central London Onsite requirement: Hybrid- TBC Salary: £500 Day rate Responsibilities in post: Lead the design, implementation, and support of core data networking and wireless infrastructure , ensuring systems meet user needs and align with the University's IT strategy. Drive capacity planning and technical development for network services, improving processes, tools, and documentation to enhance support and service delivery. Develop and test network solutions , focusing on data, voice, and wireless technologies; contribute to strategic planning and service improvements based on feedback and research. Coordinate with external vendors to ensure effective delivery and support of third-party network and telecom services. Lead project work using the Information Services framework , managing your own tasks and supporting the team to meet deliverables and customer expectations. Provide training and documentation for Information Services staff, ensuring high service standards and adherence to ITIL practices. Collaborate across departments to support integrated IT services and promote business continuity, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. Ensure proper network management and documentation , supporting disaster recovery and staying current with evolving networking standards and technologies. Handle support requests and troubleshooting , proactively addressing performance issues and ensuring timely responses to user queries via the Service Desk. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Lead, within your area of expertise. Essential Experience Essential: Working on large Networking / NAC / DDI / WiFi projects, ideally concurrently as part of wider network re-architecture projects. Essential: 5+ years' experience in Senior Networks technical roles. Essential: SME and Technical leadership experience, working and collaborating as part of a team. Essential: Excellent communication, engagement, proactive, positive, can do attitude. Essential: experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba & HP switches, Infoblox DDI, Meraki & Aruba Wi-Fi, Aruba ClearPass. Essential: Working in an ITIL environment with change & incident management. Essential: Presenting technical solutions confidently to relevant approval boards. Essential: Creating and reviewing High and Low level technical documentation, technical standards and processes. As part of the role you will need experience in. DDI (DNS DHCP IP) cleanse, config, consolidation. VLan, subnet & security zone config & migrations. Edge, distribution switch config, installation / replacements. Core switch replacement. WiFi AP config, installation / replacements. 802.1x & NAC config & deployment. Citrix Netscaler MFA configuration. Monitoring & alerting solution configuration & deployment. Creating & presenting technical documentation for approval. Desirable: experience with Panorama, SolarWinds, Citrix Netscalers, Meraki. This role is moving quickly so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the Company We are partnering with a leading banking client to strengthen their Interest Rate Derivatives team within the Front Office function. The team is focused on delivering innovative financial solutions while ensuring operational excellence across trading activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Product Analyst with deep knowledge of financial products, Front Office business functions, and operational processes. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business and technology, translating complex requirements into actionable solutions, supporting trading teams, and driving efficient delivery across the function. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, including both functional and non-functional needs. Translate complex Front Office business requirements into actionable deliverables, ensuring clarity for technology and operations teams. Participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Manage and maintain Jira boards, dashboards, and Management Information (MI) reporting to track project progress and team performance. Engage with cross-regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication across multiple geographies. Support and drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across Front Office functions, ensuring new processes and system changes meet business needs. Analyze large datasets to provide insights and support decision-making. Maintain a deep understanding of Interest Rate Derivatives products and trading workflows to provide accurate and practical solutions. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting trading teams or working within a Front Office function at a large banking institution. Previous experience in a product-focused role within financial services, preferably in Interest Rate Derivatives. Strong understanding of Front Office operational processes and trading lifecycle. Proven track record of working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams. Required Skills Strong experience with reporting and data analysis tools such as Power BI, Python, or SQL. Proficiency in handling and analyzing large datasets. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Experience managing Jira boards, dashboards, and reporting metrics. Comfortable working in an Agile environment and participating in Scrum ceremonies. Desirable Attributes Prior experience working with Front Office trading systems or financial platforms. Knowledge of risk management processes related to Interest Rate Derivatives. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job title: Enterprise Architect - Interim / Contract Location: The West of England Combined Authority - Bristol Set up: Hybrid (2 days per week in office) Duration: 6 months Reports to: Head of Digital, Data & Operations Rate: £996 per day inside IR35 Role Purpose They are developing a new Digital and Data Strategy to transform the way is worked. While this work is underway, they need an experienced Enterprise Architect to ensure current and future technology decisions align with our emerging strategy, avoiding duplication, improving integration, and laying the foundations for better governance and smarter investment. Key Responsibilities/deliverables Rapid assessment of current technology and data architecture, identifying duplication, gaps, and opportunities to consolidate (building on existing high level system capability assessment) Tactical guidance for projects and procurement decisions to align with emerging Digital and Data Strategy principles. Development of a high-level target architecture and roadmap covering core systems, integrations, and data flows. Recommendations for governance processes to support future technology investment decisions. Skills & Experience Proven track record in enterprise architecture within complex organisations (ideally with public sector or multi-stakeholder environments). Strong experience in system consolidation, integration design, and technology governance. Ability to translate strategic aims into practical architecture principles and decision frameworks. Confident engaging with both technical teams and senior non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in balancing short-term tactical needs with long-term strategic direction. Supporting information What is the need for the role? Risk of siloed or overlapping solutions (existing or new OIP projects) Need to make some tactical choices now that align with emerging strategy Need to build a clear, sustainable, future roadmap as part of the strategy work - define a target technology architecture, supported by governance frameworks, to guide investment and delivery once the strategy is adopted. Unlock the value of date by ensuring data architecture enables integration, quality, and insight, not adhoc system fixes At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Philanthropy Manager to join a leading national charity. This is a full-time, permanent role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, focused on cultivating and stewarding relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major donors to maximise income in support of the organisation s vital work. Key responsibilities of the role: Develop and deliver compelling research proposals, engagement opportunities, and stewardship plans for donors Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value supporters, ensuring strong and lasting relationships Identify new prospects and secure significant gifts through proactive cultivation and engagement Plan and deliver bespoke donor events, visits, and meetings to strengthen supporter connections Produce high-quality proposals, briefings, and stewardship materials that inspire confidence and investment Collaborate with colleagues across teams to identify funding opportunities and package them for donor support Monitor performance against income targets, preparing reports and forecasts for senior management Stay informed on trends and best practices in philanthropy fundraising Undertake any other duties as reasonably required to support the fundraising function Ideal candidate profile: Proven experience in major donor or high-value fundraising, with a strong track record of securing significant gifts Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with donors, trustees, and senior stakeholders Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to craft persuasive proposals and impact reports Confident networker with the ability to identify and cultivate new prospects Highly organised, able to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously Results-driven, motivated, and methodical in managing a busy workload A collaborative team player who shares a passion for driving social impact Location: Central London Salary: £40,000 Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site Contract: Permanent This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opport

Venn GroupDV Cleared Role: Network Security Engineer Where: Onsite Reading Day rate: £475 - £525 Contract length : Initial 3 months +likely extension's ASAP start Network consultant We are seeking an experienced Network Consultant to join a high-profile public sector engagement. Working alongside the Project Manager and Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the discovery, classification, and consolidation of customer networks, supporting the development of a robust migration roadmap aligned to business and security priorities. Key Responsibilities Conduct discovery workshops and data gathering across the customer environment. Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints by role or service. Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes. Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements. Identify and prioritise business functions and services. Assess dependencies between systems, applications, and network requirements. Validate compatibility with the existing network estate. Define phased migration strategies to minimise operational disruption. Skills & Experience Strong networking background with hands-on experience across Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies. Proven track record of delivering in public sector or secure environments. Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a large Public Sector Body on a 1 year FTC. The postholder will be overseeing the financial management team and overseeing the full budgeting and forecasting process. This role will involve working closely with budget holders to ensure a smooth operation of the financial management function as well as managing a team of qualified Accountants. Key Responsibilities: Management of the Financial Management Team Managing the production of monthly and quarterly management accounting information to a variety of audiences, both regional and national Ensuring that budget holders receive and understand financial, economic and resource information necessary to fulfil their own responsibilities Management of the production of the annual statutory accounts Responsibility for IT training within Finance and the coordination of upgrades to the Finance system Assisting the Financial Controller in strategic support and planning Assisting the coordination of the long-term financial planning exercise and budget cycle Assisting in the development of business financial processes and ensuring they are regularly maintained Where appropriate assisting at a detailed level in developments to the Finance System Manage and motivate a team of high performing qualified accountants Undertaking any other duties relevant to the key tasks and responsibilities identified by the Financial Controller Ideal Candidate Profile: Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,) Experience in a large complex public sector / not for profit Organisation Extensive management accounting and finance business partnering experience Experience of financial accounting in a large, complex Organisation Location: Central London, Day Rate: £66,000 - £67,000 per annum + excellent benefits Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Length: 1 year FTC with chance to move to permanent This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome

Venn GroupSAP Time Functional Consultant Location: Cheshire(3 days onsite minimum) Rate: Up to £86.00/hr (Umbrella) ) Contract: 12 months (with strong likelihood of extension) Clearance: BPSS+ IR35: Inside IR35 About the Role We are looking for an experienced SAP Time Functional Consultant .You will play a key role in designing, configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP Time Management (PT) solutions, ensuring smooth and efficient time and attendance processes across the business. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality SAP solutions. What You'll Do Analyse & Design: Gather and document requirements for time and attendance, including absences, overtime, work schedules, and shift planning. Configure & Build: Set up SAP Time schemas (PE01), rules (PE02), time types, absence types, calendars, and work schedules. Integrate: Ensure seamless connections with SAP Payroll (PY), Personnel Administration (PA), and Organizational Management (OM). Collaborate: Write functional specs for custom developments and work closely with ABAP developers. Test & Deliver: Support unit, integration, and UAT testing, ensuring defect-free delivery. Support & Train: Provide post-go-live support, resolve system issues, and deliver end-user training. Improve Continuously: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and adopt SAP best practices. What We're Looking For ? Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Time Management (PT) .? Minimum 5 years of hands-on configuration and implementation experience.? Deep knowledge of time schemas, rules, positive & negative time recording, and time evaluation .? Strong understanding of integration with SAP Payroll and HCM modules .? At least 2 full-cycle SAP implementation projects delivered.? Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex requirements into effective solutions.? Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - technical and non-technical? The ability to be SC cleared Preferred Skills & Nice-to-Haves SAP Time Management Certification Experience with SAP HANA Time Management Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time solutions Project management or team leadership experience Industry experience in similar environments i.e. Defence, Aerospace, Naval, Nuclear Meet 80% of the role, reach out to to learn more

About the Company We are partnering with a leading banking client to strengthen their Derivatives Operations team. The team is focused on timely and efficient trade processing to ensure operational excellence across trading activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Derivatives Operations professional with deep knowledge of FX Derivative products, CLS settlements and operational processes. The successful candidate will ensure trade processing of FX transactions while maintaining strong relationships with Senior Management to help steer process improvements. Key Responsibilities Accurately process FX transactions across Front Office trade capture, payment systems, and the General Ledger. Manage confirmation and affirmation workflows, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly. Collaborate closely with Front Office, Relationship Management teams, and Derivative Operations leadership to provide seamless support. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements and actively contribute to process improvements. Maintain and regularly update operational checklists and desktop procedures to ensure best practice. Assist in rolling out new processes and implementing directives from senior management. Required Skills Strong experience in FX Settlements in a high-volume banking environment. Strong understanding of full trade lifecycle. Experience in trade matching and reconciliations of Nostro Accounts. Desirable Attributes Understanding of CLS Settlements. Understanding of SWIFT payments standards eg. MX/MT payment formatting. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Role type: Contract Day rate: £200 - £220 per day PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Working pattern: Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) Location: Canary Wharf Agency Reference Number: J91254 This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Building Surveyor - Local Council Opportunity (Warwickshire) Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6-12 Months Initially Location: Onsite in Warwickshire Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for your next contract within the public sector? We're working with a proactive Local Council in Warwickshire seeking a skilled professional to support a range of property-related workstreams. Responsibilities: Conducting Pre-Planned Inspections across the council's property portfolio Managing and delivering Aids and Adaptations projects Supporting various contractual and compliance-based workstreams Requirements: Proven experience in building surveying within a local authority or similar environment Strong understanding of housing adaptations and property inspections Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community while working with a supportive and forward-thinking team

We are currently working with an East Midlands Local Authority, who are seeking a Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Degree Qualified) to lead on HVAC design, compliance, and project delivery across their property portfolio. Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Degree Qualified) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Months Initially (potential to go temp-to-perm) Rate: Hourly (Inside IR35) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (up to 1 day per week on-site after the first 3 weeks) Key Responsibilities: Lead on HVAC design, specification, and project delivery across council buildings. Oversee installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, particularly water hygiene and legionella control. Conduct site inspections, review test and commissioning certifications, and sign off completed works. Manage lift inspections and ensure safe operation in line with statutory requirements. Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality standards. Support asset management by updating HVAC-related data in the council's systems. Provide technical advice and contribute to long-term maintenance strategies. Key Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in HVAC engineering within building services or local authority environments. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, compliance standards, and health & safety regulations. Ability to manage projects from design through to completion and handover. Familiarity with ISO 55000 and asset management principles (desirable). Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills. If this sounds like it could be of interest, please apply with an updated copy of your CV or email it directly to .