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Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

Job Title : Estates Strategy Lead - SC Location: Swindon, Coventry, Newport, Manchester, Leeds or Norwich (Whichever is closest 2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) My client is seeking a Strategic Estates Lead to design and deliver a future-ready Estate Strategy. This role is central to our transformation, working in lockstep with the design of our new Target Operating Model (TOM). You will act as the critical bridge between internal mission requirements and wider government property standards, ensuring our physical footprint is identified, optimised, compliant, and operationally sound. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate deep-dive sessions with internal stakeholders to capture operational requirements, while managing strategic relationships with external bodies to define the Future Estate Strategy. TOM & Strategy Integration: Develop the Future Estate Strategy in direct collaboration with the emerging Target Operating Model, ensuring property solutions seamlessly enable the new way of working. Property Function Alignment: Define the full scope of the Property Services team, ensuring the strategy supports efficient facilities management and service delivery. Strategic Vision & Alignment: Translate the mission into a cohesive Future Estate Strategy that aligns with both departmental goals and the broader Government Estate Strategy. Data & Demand Forecasting: Assess "Current State" performance data and partner with internal leads to forecast future space demand and workforce distribution. Options & Value Analysis: Lead robust Options Appraisals and value-for-money analyses to justify capital investment and portfolio changes to HM Treasury standards. Roadmap & Procurement: Define a phased implementation roadmap and compliant procurement strategy to transition the estate to its future state. The Ideal Candidate Strategic Asset Management: Extensive experience in developing a Future Estate Strategy, ideally within the public sector or a similarly regulated environment. Government Navigation: Familiarity with GPA/OGP frameworks, National Property Controls, and the Green Book appraisal process. Collaborative Influence: Proven ability to manage complex relationships, balancing the needs of internal "customers" with the constraints of central government policy. Analytical Rigour: Strong skills in financial modelling, demand forecasting, and translating the Target Operating Model into physical space requirements. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Physical Security Advisor - SC Location: National / Hybrid (will need to travel to different sites) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Key Responsibilities: Provide expert advice on Physical Security Provide Stakeholder Advice: Deliver security advice and actionable recommendations to colleagues, ensuring clients are proactively informed if impacted. Communicate Threat and Risk: Work with client departments to identify emerging threats and risks at site level Operational Requirements: Drive the development of Operational Requirements (OR) to accurately inform security posturing. Providing Security Awareness: Educating staff, supply chain, and stakeholders on security culture, threats, and risks. Conduct risk assessments in the local environment, extracting insights to provide an informed opinion on Physical Security risks and the adequacy of controls in place Execute Core Assessments: Act as the operational lead for executing formal Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and reviewing local security layers to formally document what controls are or are not in place and why. Risk Register: Build, maintain, and support the mitigation of the Risk Register. Asset Tracking: Maintain local Site Security Asset Registers to ensure clear visibility of physical infrastructure. Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage physical security system deficiencies by tracking Work Orders (WO) for equipment faults and ensuring mitigation is in place Align with relevant regulation, policy and standards to provide proportional, practical advice, tailored to the local environment, and advise on any residual risk Policy & Procedure: Produce local Site Security Procedures in line with Security Policies. Security Management: Create the Site Security Management Plan (SSMP) and review Supply Chain site documentation for alignment. Corporate Strategy: Align activities with Organisational Policies Project Integration: Partner on new projects Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Physical Security processes across the organisation, and make recommendations for continual improvement Continuous Learning: Lead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and author formal post-incident security reports. Trend Analysis: Analyse incident and breach data to identify operational trends, communicating insights to drive continual improvement. Supplier Posture: Review supply chain to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. Audit & Exercise Collaboration: Support the Assurance team Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies and their impact on existing security practices Education and Awareness: Take personal responsibility to stay updated on emerging technologies, evolving security strategies, and National Authority Guidance to assess and adapt existing security practices. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. We are looking for someone with a security background and who can demonstrate the ability to conduct site assessments and mitigate risks identified. You should be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders and be a self-motivated individual capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Ideally, we are looking for someone that demonstrates continual learning through an association and membership with an organisation such as the Security Institute. Essential criteria: Experience in conducting security assessments Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the organisation The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making Desirable criteria: Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes Commitment to continuous improvement Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Physical Security Advisor - SC Location: Hybrid / Central Region (Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Key Responsibilities: Provide expert advice on Physical Security Provide Stakeholder Advice: Deliver security advice and actionable recommendations to colleagues, ensuring clients are proactively informed if impacted. Communicate Threat and Risk: Work with client departments to identify emerging threats and risks at site level Operational Requirements: Drive the development of Operational Requirements (OR) to accurately inform security posturing. Providing Security Awareness: Educating staff, supply chain, and stakeholders on security culture, threats, and risks. Conduct risk assessments in the local environment, extracting insights to provide an informed opinion on Physical Security risks and the adequacy of controls in place Execute Core Assessments: Act as the operational lead for executing formal Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and reviewing local security layers to formally document what controls are or are not in place and why. Risk Register: Build, maintain, and support the mitigation of the Risk Register. Asset Tracking: Maintain local Site Security Asset Registers to ensure clear visibility of physical infrastructure. Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage physical security system deficiencies by tracking Work Orders (WO) for equipment faults and ensuring mitigation is in place Align with relevant regulation, policy and standards to provide proportional, practical advice, tailored to the local environment, and advise on any residual risk Policy & Procedure: Produce local Site Security Procedures in line with Security Policies. Security Management: Create the Site Security Management Plan (SSMP) and review Supply Chain site documentation for alignment. Corporate Strategy: Align activities with Organisational Policies Project Integration: Partner on new projects Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Physical Security processes across the organisation, and make recommendations for continual improvement Continuous Learning: Lead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and author formal post-incident security reports. Trend Analysis: Analyse incident and breach data to identify operational trends, communicating insights to drive continual improvement. Supplier Posture: Review supply chain to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. Audit & Exercise Collaboration: Support the Assurance team Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies and their impact on existing security practices Education and Awareness: Take personal responsibility to stay updated on emerging technologies, evolving security strategies, and National Authority Guidance to assess and adapt existing security practices. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. We are looking for someone with a security background and who can demonstrate the ability to conduct site assessments and mitigate risks identified. You should be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders and be a self-motivated individual capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Ideally, we are looking for someone that demonstrates continual learning through an association and membership with an organisation such as the Security Institute. Essential criteria: Experience in conducting security assessments Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the organisation The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making Desirable criteria: Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes Commitment to continuous improvement Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Project Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £ 550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Minimum Requirement: Experience of OBCFBC Some experience writing review notes would be beneficial RAID and risk management experience All round Project Manager experience, ideally 5+ years, with the robustness to manage complex delivery DV clearance Strong internal and external stakeholder management, with experience engaging a large and varied stakeholder audience The Role: The role of the Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Responsibilities: Delivery Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints Project Management Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies Business Case Coordinate development of the Business Case Budget Track delivery within budget Resources Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team Benefits Realisation Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case Stakeholder Management Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships Risks & Issues Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate Governance Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making Assurance Support or set appropriate project assurance Change Management Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders Guidance & Support Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance Project Performance & Controls Build Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Track and report delivery against milestones. Essential requirements: Project Delivery qualification eg the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification or another Foundation Level Qualification, eg Managing Successful Programmes Qualification Knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools, and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proven ability to define, source, tailor and analyse high quality management information. Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries Good organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation and the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) and Packaging Export Recovery Note (PERN) Expert Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced industry expert to play a pivotal role in strengthening the UK s PRN and PERN market. This is a high-impact, temporary expert position working at the heart of packaging producer responsibility policy. You will lead the development and delivery of practical measures to increase market transparency and significantly reduce price volatility in the PRN market. This is a rare opportunity to shape reforms that will benefit the entire packaging supply chain, improve circularity, and support better functioning of this critical environmental compliance market. Key Responsibilities Lead the scoping, development, and delivery of a comprehensive plan to improve the use of regulator and market data to increase transparency and reduce PRN price volatility. Map current and future data sources against the root causes of market volatility and design new data-sharing processes, reports, and/or forums to ensure timely, accessible information for all market participants. Evaluate the potential for additional data reporting requirements or other interventions to stabilise the PRN market. Support the implementation of wider market reforms arising from the recent consultation, including analysis of consultation responses, development of policy instructions, and engagement with legal and regulatory teams. Work with stakeholders to progress specific measures, such as minimum sorting standards for packaging waste eligible for PERNs and the design of an emergency compliance mechanism. Collaborate closely with regulators, economists, digital/data specialists, compliance schemes, reprocessors, and other key industry players. Person Specification Essential Deep, practical understanding of the PRN / PERN system and how the markets operate across different materials (paper, plastic, glass, metal, wood). Ideal: direct experience trading PRNs or PERNs, or working within a compliance scheme, reprocessor, or broker. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to weigh benefits, costs, and practical delivery challenges to produce balanced, actionable recommendations. Proven ability to drive complex projects forward as a proactive self-starter. Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills confident working with senior industry figures, regulators, and government officials to build consensus. Desirable Experience of policy development, consultation responses, or regulatory reform in the waste/packaging sector. Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and related packaging policy. Location : Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Reading / Hybrid Contract Duration : 12 Months Working Pattern: 2 days/on site - Hybrid Daily Rate: £72.65/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum requirement: Experience Finance Business partner with expected relevant skillset Demonstrable experience in Stakeholder Management/Engagement at a senior/director level Track record leading business through budgets, planning, and forecasting. Essential: Demonstrable experience in Stakeholder Management/Engagement at a senior level Experience working on large scale infrastructure projects or similar big programmes of work (£multimillion/billion) Proven ability to influence and challenge constructively Track record leading business through budgets, planning, and forecasting. Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience Desirable: Public sector/Nuclear/Defence experience would be good but not essential. Experience working in complex, regulated or public sector environments Strong background in business case development and investment appraisal Experience interfacing with Project Controls System knowledge such as Oracle Fusion would be useful but there is not much manual heavy lifting with spreadsheets etc Construction/infrastructure experience Security Clearance: SC Clearance Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Vehicle Recycling /End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Manager Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Circular Economy Growth Plan Delivery Team leads the UK Government s work on sustainability across multiple sectors, including transport. The Transport Electricals and Batteries team oversees the reform agenda for batteries, tyres, and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). This includes driving circular economy outcomes, regulatory compliance, and supporting innovation in the sector. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist advice on end-of-life vehicle recycling systems, including dismantling, material recovery, and compliance mechanisms to improve resource efficiency. Shape policy delivery for ELVs under the Circular Economy Growth Plan, ensuring proposals reflect operational realities and industry best practices. Advise on strategies to increase recovery rates, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen compliance across the ELV sector. Develop robust policy proposals: define issues, generate options, source evidence, engage stakeholders, and prepare papers and presentations for senior decision-makers. Contribute to strategic planning, situating ELV work within the wider circular economy and net zero roadmap. Engage with stakeholders across vehicle manufacturers, dismantlers, recyclers, and regulators to build consensus and support practical implementation. Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team with a one-team ethos. Bring innovation and constructive challenge to improve ELV recycling systems and market development. Upskill civil servants through mentoring, workshops, and technical guidance. Provide clear, evidence-based advice and briefings to senior officials and Ministers. Person Specification Essential Expertise Deep subject matter knowledge and experience in end-of-life vehicles, including: Recycling systems and processes Different market participants (manufacturers, dismantlers, recyclers) Improving recovery rates Compliance mechanisms Essential Aptitudes Developing policy proposals (issue definition, options, evidence, stakeholder engagement, papers/presentations) Strategic and programmatic thinking (aligning with wider programme goals) Collaborative working in an interdisciplinary environment Innovation and constructive challenge Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Finance Manager x 3 Location: Home Based, ad hoc travel for meetings Contract Duration : March 2028 Daily Rate: £ 700/per day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Responsibilities will vary slightly by role but will include: Supporting or leading elements of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including: Local design phase: refining common design to meet operational needs Build phase: supporting configuration and data preparation activities System integration testing: ensuring end-to-end processes and data flows work effectively User acceptance testing: engaging end users, supporting testing and identifying training needs Cutover phase: supporting data migration, readiness activities and transition planning For Tax (BAU-focused role): Leading delivery of day-to-day tax operations (e.g. VAT and tax compliance) Ensuring continuity and accuracy of BAU activities Collaborating with ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements Attending cross-government meetings to represent the organisations position Working with other departments to align accounting policies and processes Learning from and adapting approaches based on other departments ERP implementation experiences Reviewing documentation and providing clear, constructive feedback Delivering training and producing supporting guidance materials where required Line management responsibilities (where applicable) Supporting wider CFA team BAU delivery as needed About The Candidate (Specialist Skills & Requirements) All roles: Experience working with Oracle/SOP and related financial systems Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience delivering to tight timescales Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent written and verbal communication Credible and engaging leadership style, with the ability to motivate and support others Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change Experience managing projects and/or delivering change in complex environments Experience working collaboratively across teams and functions Knowledge of government finance Additional role-specific requirements: Tax (BAU role): Strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within a government context Experience of government VAT rules, including contracted out services Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance/advisory support Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations Good understanding of ERP systems and implementation principles (not essential to have led ERP delivery) Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation Inventory role: Strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory processes at scale Good understanding of inventory accounting principles Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role Group Accounts / Consolidation role: Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial re-porting Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group re-porting requirements Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

J ob Title: Associate Security Analyst - SC Location: Hybrid/London - 3 days a week on site Contract Duration : 3 months initially Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement : SPLUNK (2-3 years' experience) Knowledge of Cyber security threats Soft skills Security Clearance: SC As an associate security analyst you will: Triage and investigate cyber security alerts and reports from users Use a variety of techniques to analyse systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments and understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Support the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or supporting the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the coordination of cyber incidents Contribute to post-incident reviews to identify lessons and actions Identify opportunities for, and support the delivery of, continual improvements to the incident investigation and response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Contribute to internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, apprentice security analysts Be responsible for line management of apprentice security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join We're interested in people who have: Experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience with SIEM tools (experience of Splunk preferred but experience of Microsoft Sentinel or an equivalent SIEM tool is acceptable) An understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures commonly used by threat actors Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with Splunk Experience working in an Agile environments Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst - SC Location : Hybrid/London - 3 days a week on site Contract Duration : 3 months initially Daily Rate: £800/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement: Experience of investigating and responding to cyber incidents, coordinating incident response in large org 5+ years' experience with SPLUNK EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Analytical, problem solving Security Clearance: SC Senior Cyber Security Analyst The Cyber Defence team delivers cyber threat intelligence, threat detection, incident response and Vulnerability management capabilities for the organisation, and is responsible for defending both internal IT infrastructure and citizen-facing services. As a senior security analyst, you'll take a leading role in building and delivering these core capabilities, focusing on incident response. As a senior security analyst with responsibility for incident response, you will l: Lead the investigation of security alerts to understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Lead the forensic analysis of systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments Lead the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the wider coordination of cyber incidents Review previous incidents to identify lessons and actions Identify and deliver opportunities for continual improvement of the incident response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Develop and update internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, security analysts Be responsible for leadership and line management of security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join. We're interested in people who have: Significant experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Significant experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience managing and coordinating the response to cyber incidents Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff An in-depth understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures used by threat actors Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with Splunk Experience working in an Agile environment Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources

Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner - SC Location: London (40% on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £400-500/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Job description: This is an Assistant Finance Business Partner role, working within Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Finance Business Partner team, key responsibilities include: Assist FBPs in preparing regular cost and performance management information (MI) for senior executives. Perform month-end activities, prepare and present accurate and timely monthly performance reports. Collaborate with the business area and assisting FBPs to prepare budgets and forecasts, reviewing the projected costs ensuring they are on a sound basis. Build relationships with the Business stakeholders, FBP team and the wider Finance & Performance directorate, demonstrating the ability to work and communicate at various levels in the organisation and to work well within the team Collaborate and support the broader Finance & Performance directorate on ad hoc analysis as and when required, including process optimisation as required demonstrating the willingness and ability to learn new tasks Support the FBPs to review and challenge of investment projects, ensuring effective financial management and sound financial planning assumptions Essential Criteria: This role is ideal for individuals who are currently studying towards, or have a strong interest in pursuing, a professional qualification with a recognised UK accounting body (eg ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). The successful candidate will be a commercially minded accountant. The role holder will have a sound understanding of Finance Business Partnering: Ability to engage with and build effective relationships with stakeholders from across the organisation and at all levels Ability to work with Microsoft Suite, including the preparation of PowerPoint slides Good excel skill Excellent analytical skill and attention to detail Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and ongoing change Ability to communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders verbally and in writing Ability to work in a team When required, support wider Team deliverables eg providing cover to the PRA Finance Business Partner as well as contributing to Finance wide processes and deliverables Desirable Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems. Understanding of public sector finance or similar environments. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources