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Interim Project Accountant - (Grant Finance Lead) 4-6 month contract 550- 575 per day Part time - 3 days a week About the Role This role will focus on establishing robust financial systems, processes, and controls for the management and disbursal of grant funding. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing grant payments, reconciliation, compliance, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Grant Management & Compliance Work closely with the lead grant recipient team to coordinate grant payments Act as a key point of contact for financial requirements, controls, and processes Ensure compliance with funding requirements and grant conditions Financial Tracking & Reconciliation Develop and maintain a centralised grant payment tracking system (initially spreadsheet-based, with potential migration to software solutions) Lead reconciliation of grant payments against approved allocations and disbursals Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies Systems & Process Development Review current finance processes and identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities Design and implement tools, templates, and controls to improve consistency and governance Review and enhance existing payment request, evidence, and reconciliation processes Develop financial reporting capabilities to provide insight into: Grant payments by member organisation Undisbursed grant balances Programme-level financial performance Essential Requirements Recognised finance/accountancy qualification Strong experience using accounting software and advanced Excel skills Experience in a finance business partnering or project support finance role Experience designing and implementing financial processes and controls Previous experience supporting grant-funded programmes

HR Advisor - Part Time 48k 12 month FTC 2.5 continuous days a week with 1.5 of those on site in South West London We are supporting a South London local authority to find a part time HR Advisor with strong employee relations experience to manage a caseload. You will join a strong team of 6 who are responsible for providing a responsive Employee Relations service and you will personally support a particular directorates management team with any ER related issues and cases This is a very fast paced role so to be considered you must have experience of working in a unionised environment within the UK public sector

Are you a senior procurement professional with experience delivering complex, high-value programmes? Do you bring both strategic sourcing expertise and strong contract management capability? We're looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager to lead major procurement programmes across digital and clinical systems, working at the forefront of large-scale, high-impact public sector transformation. About the Role This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering complex procurement programmes across a portfolio of digital and clinical systems (including areas such as EPR and wider healthcare technologies). You'll take ownership of end-to-end sourcing strategies, lead high-value procurements, and ensure robust contract management across the full lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable value and service improvement. This role combines strategic procurement, commercial leadership, and people management, with responsibility for leading and developing a small team (2 direct reports). Key Responsibilities Lead complex, high-value procurement programmes from strategy through to contract award Develop and implement category strategies across digital and clinical systems Manage full end-to-end tendering activity using e-procurement systems Provide expert advice on procurement routes, commercial models, and contract structures Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations, including PCR and the Procurement Act 2023 Oversee and actively manage complex contracts to drive performance and value Engage and influence senior stakeholders across multiple organisations, often in challenging environments Line manage and develop 2 direct reports Analyse spend, market, and supplier data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities Lead supplier engagement, negotiations, and ongoing relationship management About You You'll be an experienced and credible procurement leader, comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and delivering high-impact programmes. We're particularly interested in candidates who bring: Strong experience delivering complex procurement in a public sector setting Proven track record in both procurement and contract management Up-to-date knowledge of PCR and the Procurement Act 2023 Experience leading end-to-end tendering activity independently Confidence working with senior and sometimes challenging stakeholders Experience managing or mentoring staff The following would be advantageous: Experience in digital, IT, or clinical systems procurement (e.g. EPR or similar large-scale systems) Experience within healthcare or similarly complex regulated environments A CIPS qualification (MCIPS) or progress towards Chartered status is also highly desirable. What's on Offer A senior, high-impact role delivering complex, large-scale procurement programmes Opportunity to shape strategy across critical digital and system-based categories Hybrid working with a central London office location near Tower Bridge Leadership responsibility with scope to develop and influence a team A collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on commercial excellence and innovation In some areas of the public sector, this role would be comparable to: Senior Procurement Manager Senior Category Manager (Digital / IT / Systems) Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager Strategic Sourcing Lead If you're ready to take on a senior procurement role where you can lead complex programmes, influence at the highest levels, and deliver meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

My local government client is looking for an experienced and qualified finance interim with expertise in schools funding to focus on the following challenges: The council's response to the Local SEND Reform Plan which will include assisting in more detailed modelling on the impact of recent reforms and ensuring that the council's financial systems are set up to monitor and deliver the new funding. Improving the council's monitoring of High Needs spending including developing clearer accountability for spend on Alternative Learning Provision, Education Other Than At School and Elective Home Education to ensure that all spend is more closely monitored and reported. Developing the council's policy on budgetary deficits in schools, early years providers and further education establishments so that the risk of deficits is reduced and, where they do occur, the council has a robust process in place. The role will be working as part of a high performing team and will add additional expertise around the key areas. The role is paying 750 a day and is likely to be for six months initially but there may be scope to extend. The successful candidate will have experience in schools funding from a local authority perspective and a history of resolving issues like those described above. They will also have experience of working with senior stakeholders on complex issues and providing clear and simple recommendations while working independently. They will likely need to attend the office, in central Bristol, around once a week.

A Community Services Manager with a clinical background is required for a 6 month contract to start ASAP. You will have extensive Community Services experience as well as being a qualified nurse. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the lives of many people in their homes. Location in Surrey/Thames Valley region Responsible for the leadership and ongoing development of community services across clinical teams, ensuring quality care to people in their own homes. Key requirements include: The post holder carries line management responsibilities for the Regional Community Services teams which includes Registered Nurses, as well as teams incorporating senior healthcare assistants. Responsible for working alongside and supporting staff within their team Deputise for the Head of Services Analyse service performance and manage progress against agreed outcomes Build strong relationships across the wider healthcare system to maximise impact of the services Develop, implement and review new community services in line with the population and business need. If you have the required Community Services experience and a qualified Nurse and seeking a new contract to start ASAP, please send me a targeted CV

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the role of Financial Accountant will be responsible for providing professional financial support and advice as well as providing effective leadership to the accountancy team ensuring a high level of service is delivered. Day to day your role will include: Supporting in the preparation of the Final Accounts to an extremely high quality and within all reporting deadlines including all necessary financial statements working papers and returns. Supporting in the preparation of the annual budget, financial plan and 3 year budget including all necessary budget working papers. Ensure correct accounting treatment at the financial year end for both business rates and Council Tax. Work cross organisation to ensure that all returns are completed on time and financial reporting is in line with current legislation. Ensure that the asset register is maintained and capital expenditure and financing is treated correctly. To be the financial lead across various projects. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with previous Local Government experience, especially in Collection Fund, Capital Accounting and Financial Accounting. This is a permanent role with a salary range of 55,000 to 60,000. The role requires 2 days a week in the Kent office.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this London Borough as their permanent Head of Finance Business Partnering - Housing. The role provides you with the opportunity to provide expert financial advice to senior management and elected members to inform strategic decision-making and ensure alignment with the organisation's long-term financial goals as well as develop, implement, and monitor financial strategies that support the organisation's objectives and enhance financial sustainability, including being a trusted advisor on transformation, efficiency and wider savings plans, programmes and initiatives. To be considered for the role you will need to be an experienced housing finance professional with a passion for transformation and service improvement. You will also need to demonstrate that you can lead and shape the future of Housing Finance within a progressive London Borough. The Role You will lead the Housing Finance Business Partnering function, supporting senior stakeholders across General Fund Housing and the HRA, driving financial strategy, performance, and transformation. Key responsibilities include: Leading finance business partnering across Housing services Supporting and influencing senior leadership decision-making Driving financial transformation and service improvement initiatives Ensuring robust financial planning, forecasting, and governance Acting as a strategic advisor across Housing and corporate finance To be considered for the role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Current or recent experience as Head of Finance (Housing) Strong knowledge of General Fund Housing and HRA Proven track record in leading teams and driving transformation Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills The role is being offered on a permanent basis with a salary range of 79K- 85K with hybrid working patterns.

HR Advisor 48k 6 months initially South London (3 days on site and 2 days at home Essential - Strong ER experience in the public sector - Available immediately - Can be on site 3 days a week in South London We are supporting a South London local authority to find an HR Advisor with strong employee relations experience to manage a caseload. You will join a strong team of 6 who are responsible for providing a responsive Employee Relations service and you will personally look after the Environment, Civic Pride and Climate directorate This is a very fast paced role so to be considered you must have experience of working in a unionised environment within the UK public sector This role is covering an internal secondment so will be offered on a 6 month fixed term contract but it is very possible that this will be extended. Please be advised that whilst this is hybrid, you need to be on site 3 days a week in South London

HR RESOLUTIONS MANAGER (Employee Relations) PERMANENT SOUTH LONDON 59K min Essential Experience managing an Employee Relations Team UK public sector experience Able to work on site 3 days a week in South London and 2 days from home We are working with a South London based local authority to find a new HR Resolutions (ER) Manager to lead a team in delivering a responsive HR Advisory service. They are looking for someone with a very strong employee relations background and it is essential that you are an established leader having managed an ER team before. The role is responsible for managing a team of HR Consultants, promoting the resolution service across the organisation, and working collaboratively with HR Business Partners to deliver comprehensive HR support while reducing reliance on formal processes through effective early conflict resolution. The team are income generating as they sell their HR service to schools in the borough so you will lead on the development of this offering to increase the revenue achieved. Your CV must show that you have UK public sector experience managing an ER team. This is a full time hybrid role with the requirement to be on site 3 days a week

Head of Payroll Services London 12 month FTC 85k - 97k We are working with a London based NHS organisation to find a strong Head of Payroll to take the service through significant change. We are looking for someone with significant experience of stepping into a Payroll Manager role with a strong track record of driving change-ideally in automation and digital transformation. Importantly, you need experience in managing the people aspects of change, leading the team through what will likely be a challenging transition. Key duties associated with the service change are: Lead the strategic digital payroll agenda, driving automation, system integration, and transformation of end-to-end processes. Deliver a road map for service modernisation, maximising the use of ESR (the NWS) and associated digital platforms. Champion innovative technologies including: Intelligent automation / RPA Data analytics and insight tools Employee self-service enhancements Reduce manual processing and operational risk through process re-engineering and digital design. Align payroll transformation with wider Trust digital and data strategies, ensuring interoperability across systems. This is a hybrid role with on site working 2-3 days a week and the rest from home so you need to be able to commute to London

An Institute in London are seeking a CRM Administrator to lead the management of their ticketing system, support colleagues with training, undertake internal fixes and to liaise with their external technical team. This role is pivotal in managing and improving their CRM systems and processes, building good internal and external relationships and highlighting developments and improvements to improve internal ways of working. Key Responsibilities: CRM Management & Data Integrity: Management of the CRM ticketing system. Reviewing requests and triaging them, undertaking non-technical internal fixes Working with external technical suppliers to manage technical tickets, deadlines and any issues Manage the integrity of data within the CRM, undertaking regular data reviews, de-duplications and cleansing processes Manage permissions Training of new starters and existing staff, undertaking 1-2-1 training and group sessions Develop and generate reports, dashboards, and visualisations to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics. To develop and run robust testing regimes to ensure automated processes are fit for purpose and meet business needs Being the first point of contact for staff and external suppliers Process Improvement & Automation: Analyse inefficiencies in current business workflows and identify CRM optimisation opportunities. Develop process maps, streamline workflows, manage user permissions, and implement automation to enhance overall operational efficiency. Development of CRM policies to ensure consistency and compliance. Maintain system performance, addressing inefficiencies whilst aligning CRM governance with organisational goals. Experience Required Knowledge of data management, system integration, automation processes (Databases, Power Apps) and AI technology. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with other business systems ( LMS, CMS, etc.) SQL expertise Understanding of GDPR compliance and data governance Experience of working with Dynamics 365 CRM and having an understanding of the back-end design Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for driving impactful solutions Having the ability to foresee system improvements that will benefit ways of working Management of a ticketing system Delivery of CRM training to staff and development of training guides

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Employee Relations Manager to join our client for a period of 6 months to lead and shape a proactive, high-quality ER service within a complex, unionised environment. This role is central to ensuring the organisation maintains positive industrial relations, manages risk effectively, and supports a culture of fairness, inclusion, and accountability. You will be responsible for delivering expert advice on a wide range of employee relations matters, from individual casework through to large-scale organisational change. Working closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and trade union representatives, you will play a pivotal role in influencing outcomes and maintaining strong relationships across the organisation. This role requires 3 days a week onsite in central London, with 2 days working from home. Key responsibilities: Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and investigations Provide expert, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders on employment law, policy, and best practice Develop and maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, leading consultation and negotiation processes Support organisational change programmes, including restructures and TUPE where appropriate Identify trends and risks within ER activity and drive continuous improvement initiatives Coach and upskill HR colleagues and line managers to build confidence and capability in managing people issues Ensure policies and procedures remain compliant, up-to-date, and aligned with organisational values You will be an experienced employee relations professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment. You will bring: Proven experience in a senior ER role within a complex, preferably public sector or similarly regulated environment Strong experience working with trade unions, including consultation and negotiation In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application Demonstrable experience handling complex and sensitive cases with sound judgement Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills The ability to balance operational delivery with a strategic, forward-thinking approach CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 desirable) or equivalent experience Please get in touch ASAP if you would like to be considered for this role.

I am am currently looking for an Interim People Partner for a not-for-profit organisation based in Berkshire. This role is for an initial period of 6 months on a fixed-term contract, paying a salary of 45,000 per year on hybrid working basis, with 2 to 3 days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely. Reporting to the Head of People, you will manage and Interim People Partner and focus on Employee Relations case work. The ideal candidate will: - Have experience of developing relationships with managers Have experience of guiding, supporting and coaching managers to deal with ER issues with confidence and to take accountability Manage 10 to 15 ER cases at any one time Be available to attend the all staff meeting once per month in the North-West London Head office Plenty of parking is available on site and candidates that drive and are based in the Reading, Slough, Wokingham and Windsor areas will have a short journey to the main base. If you have the relevant experience and you are available at short notice, please apply with your up to date CV and contact details now.

My client is looking for a CCAB qualified accountant with a background in Local Government and Capital finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the role will take responsibility for providing expert advice and guidance regarding the Councils' Capital Programme and Commercial programmes. You will also take responsibility for leading and managing the development of the Capital investment programmes as well as provide commercial finance support to a number of Council programmes and will be recognised as an expert in commercial finance models. Day to day the role duties will include: Lead and coordinate the development of Capital Investment Programmes. Identify and implement suitable financing options for capital investment and commercial programmes Provide support, advice and challenge to significant Council commercial activities, including provision of financial modelling and viability testing, and delivering expert advice regarding commercial delivery vehicles Lead on the development of a multi year Capital Programme and detailed Budgets, identifying appropriate financing options and setting out clear implications for the revenue budget Lead on producing accurate and useful capital finance reports and analysis for use at Strategic Management and Governance Boards Lead and coordinate the end of year closing of accounts processes for Capital and ensure all capital transactions are appropriately reflected in the Council's accounts Co-ordinate the completion of statutory returns or ad hoc requests for information relating to the Councils' capital programmes or commercial activities To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant as well as have some experience in Capital Finance within Local Government. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week required in the office. The salary being offered is 54,000 - 60,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join this public sector organisation on a fixed term basis for 12 to 18 months. Reporting into the CFO, your role will be to support them as well as the Finance Manager with overseeing financial affairs, that will include: Lead on the preparation of annual budgets, management accounts, and the financial aspects of contract management, Provide financial reporting to the Board. Advise the CFO on the development and implementation of robust financial policies to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the company. Be responsible for preparing and producing the annual accounts. Lead on treasury management, including managing the cash flow and performing regular bank reconciliations. Oversee the efficient handling of financial resources, ensuring adequate liquidity and timely payments while monitoring cash balances. Lead on external audit process. Serve as the primary point of contact for the external auditors, coordinate the gathering of required information, and ensure a smooth and successful audit, addressing any issues or recommendations that arise. To be considered for the role you will need to be a fully qualified accountant and have previous experience in a public sector finance role. Excellent communication skills as well as presentation skills and stakeholder management are also required for the role. The role is being offered on a fixed term basis and there will be some requirement to visit the London office each month but this can be flexible. The salary range for the role is £69,400 to £84,800.

We are working with a Membership Body in London who are seeking a Technology Solutions Architect to join the team. The role will work to review their current business system environment and consolidate a complex estate to improve user experiences and avoid unnecessary duplication of processes. IN A NUTSHELL This is a crucial role to shape and guide how they maximises the use of existing or new system platforms. The role manages external systems supplier contracts, seeks opportunities to optimise system functionality, oversees systems integration activity, ensures the security, stability, governance and compliance of our business systems. The role develops and integrates technology across the organisation. The role works closely with external Business Systems Providers and internal Technology team to provide a high-quality and responsive systems function across the organisation. CONTEXT This is a new role and reflects their desire to make more efficient use of the cloud systems and platforms they have outside of their core IT environment. Works alongside Heads of Teams and Managers to reflect cross-organisational strategic needs and requirements. The individual must be highly responsive to individual and organisational needs, escalating issues with external providers to ensure timely fixes as required. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Bring a strong technical mindset to analyse, interpret, and communicate system requirements, ensuring effective liaison with third-party technology providers to support solution design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Apply critical thinking and working knowledge of information security principles to assess and challenge technical decisions made by both internal team members and external vendors, ensuring that system integrations and data handling meet their security, compliance, and quality standards. Lead on the operationalisation of system integrations, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure joined-up processes, data flow, and business continuity. Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements. Work closely with different teams to understand their requirements and ensure they maximise the functionality of the systems and platforms they use. Monitor and evaluate key system metrics to enable decision making to be driven by user needs, data driven and evidence led. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge of how a workplace runs that is built on a diverse range of platforms Strong understanding of systems integration, data flows, and interoperability across business platforms Experience in managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with external Business Systems Providers. Experience in troubleshooting system issues and coordinating problem resolution with suppliers and/or service providers Experience of administering a wide range of business systems, including Salesforce, HR and Finance Systems Experience in managing contracts and relationships with suppliers Experience in leading technology projects from inception to implementation. Strong communicator: able to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical people Strong negotiation skills and experience of managing third-party contracts.

HR People Consultant We are looking for two HR People Consultants to join our People Consultancy team. If you thrive on managing employee relations casework, working collaboratively with managers, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you! The team is based in Reigate and this role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week working to a 2 day a week average. About the Team The People Consultancy team are a dedicated group of professionals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive impact in the workplace. We pride ourselves on providing tailored support and guidance to managers and employees alike. Whether it's navigating complex HR policies, managing employee relations processes, or facilitating change management initiatives, we're here to help every step of the way. We are a personable, friendly, and enthusiastic team that genuinely cares about the well-being and development of the people we work with. Our mission is to create a thriving workplace culture where everyone can achieve their full potential and contribute to the organisation's success. Join us, and you will find a team that values collaboration, trust, and excellence, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. About the Roles As a HR People Consultant, you will be a trusted HR adviser to managers across the organisation, supporting them on a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, managing absence, and performance. You will also gain exposure to restructures and TUPE cases while working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. This role is perfect for a HR professional looking to broaden their casework experience in a dynamic and varied environment. You will benefit from a dedicated mentor, ongoing learning opportunities, and the chance to be involved in impactful HR projects. As part of the People Consultancy team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the TUPE transfer of staff into new unitary authorities. This is large-scale, complex work that will give you exposure to challenges and experiences few other roles can offer. You will develop specialist skills in organisational change, employee relations, and workforce transition. Skills that will set you apart in the HR field and position you as a subject matter expert in a highly sought-after area. Why Now? Why These Roles? We're expanding our People Consultancy team in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). These roles are being advertised now to ensure we have the right capacity and expertise in place to support this significant transition effectively. The LGR presents a rare and exciting opportunity for HR professionals to be at the heart of a once-in-a-generation transformation. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources The starting salary for a HR People Consultant (permanent position) is £40,296 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

Morgan Law are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading global membership and awarding body to recruit their new People and Culture Manager. Please note; this role offers predominantly remote working with the requirement to attend the central London office 2 days per month. As People and Culture Manager, reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you'll play a key role at the heart this dynamic, purpose-led organisation by taking ownership of the full employee lifecycle, driving meaningful people initiatives, and helping foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing organisation. This is a values-driven organisation where people matter. As People and Culture Manager, you'll have the platform to make a genuine difference - shaping culture, policies, and processes in line with the organisation's mission. You'll be empowered to innovate, supported to grow, and encouraged to bring your full self to work. This role will ideally suit a tech-savvy, process-driven HR professional who is excited about using tools to improve ways of working and who is seeking an opportunity to make their mark through a combination of HR operational excellence, technological enablement and strategic impact. Responsibilities will include: HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle - Leading all aspects of day-to-day HR, from recruitment and onboarding to performance and offboarding Payroll & Benefits - Managing payroll processes and employee benefits with precision, liaising with external providers and ensuring accuracy and compliance. Culture & Engagement - Bringing the people strategy to life through initiatives that champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and staff engagement. Performance & Development - Maintaining frameworks for feedback and growth, supporting managers to bring the best out of their teams. Technology & Systems - Keeping HR systems running smoothly, reviewing and developing HR processes to improve efficiency and user experience - experience with BambooHR would be ideal. Compliance & Safeguarding - keeping up to date with employment law, HR policies, and best practices - and playing a key role in safeguarding responsibilities. Strategy & Insight - Contributing valuable insights from your HR work to help shape long-term people strategies and decisions. To be considered you will require: Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally as a standalone or lead HR professional in a small to medium sized setting Confidence to manage the full range of employee lifecycle activity independently Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Payroll administration experience CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) Tech savvy and skilled in HR systems and data management, ideally with experience of implementing HR systems and working with external HR partners Experience in the charity, not-for-profit, or membership sectors Familiarity with safeguarding frameworks would be desirable

Interim Systems/Project Accountant 3-Month Contract Central London Non-Profit Sector A highly respected non-profit organisation is searching for a sharp, systems-savvy Project Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. Reporting to a seasoned and supportive Head of Finance, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming the operational backbone of a purpose-driven organisation. The Brief Identify risks and inefficiencies, and support in implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and usability of the finance system Provide financial analysis, modelling and costings to support bid submissions Provide financial information for business cases and board reporting Work closely with the stakeholders to ensure robust financial input into strategic initiatives Candidate requirements Ability to work autonomously Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) Strong fund accounting experience Experience in training or guiding others effectively on the use of financial systems and the application of financial procedures Experience in proactively identifying and implementing improvement changes in systems/ processes or continuous improvements within the Service Assertive and strong communication skills with excellent listening skills together with persuasive analytical skills Strong knowledge of financial systems, ideally Business Central The Team A fast-paced but warm and collaborative finance team that's passionate about delivering excellence and evolving their systems post-implementation. The Details 3-month contract starting immediately Central London-based, hybrid working available - 2 days a week on site preferred but there is flexibility Apply now, together with an updated CV, an indication of any notice period we would need to take into account for you.

Employee Relations & Reward Manager Location: Central London (Hybrid minimum 2 days/week in office) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £48,000 pa, with excellent public sector benefits Are you ready to shape the future of employee experience in one of the UK s most respected public sector organisations? We re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead on Employee Relations, Reward and Policy driving fairness, inclusion and innovation across the workforce. About the Role This is a pivotal opportunity to join the Pay, Policy and People Relations team, where you ll help foster a collaborative and positive employee relations environment. You ll work closely with trade unions and key stakeholders, lead negotiations, and manage complex ER cases with confidence and diplomacy. A key focus of the role will be the design and implementation of a refreshed suite of People Policies ensuring they reflect best practice, legislative updates, and a commitment to equity and accessibility. You ll also play a central role in delivering reward projects, including annual salary reviews, real living wage updates, and gender pay gap reporting. Your expertise will guide managers and employees alike, ensuring the reward and policy frameworks are robust, transparent, and future-ready. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations Champion positive ER practices and strong Trade Union partnerships Provide expert advice across Directorates on ER matters Maintain accurate documentation and support resolution of complex ER issues Policy Development Lead the review and improvement of people policies Ensure compliance with employment legislation and statutory changes Advise business areas on policy updates and publication Reward Strategy Support the implementation of a total rewards review Advise on pay strategy, benchmarking, job evaluation (ideally JEGS), and benefits Ensure alignment with sector best practices and government regulations Essential Requirements Proven experience in Trade Union relations and complex ER case management gained in a complex Public Sector/Civil Service environment Strong knowledge of employment law and pay legislation Demonstrated success in policy development and change management Experience in gender pay gap reporting and reward systems implementation CIPD qualification (or equivalent) Excellent written communication and diagnostic skills Advanced Word and Excel proficiency, with strong numeracy and attention to detail