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Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Bristol office, hybrid (minimum three days a week onsite) Salary: 50,285 per annum Job Type: Fixed term maternity cover, approximately 15 months. Minimum 30 hours a week, up to full time (37.5 hours) The Role: This role covers the current post-holder's maternity leave for an anticipated 15 months. As Financial Controller you will lead CSE's finance team, directing and overseeing the finance function in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices, company and charity law. You will provide timely, accurate financial and management information to support strategic decision-making and effective budgetary control by our Senior Leadership Team, Trustees, project managers and other budget holders. You will line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant, and be a member of CSE's Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will work alongside the wider Operations Team to provide operational support that underpins delivery of our charitable mission. This is a fast-paced role and we need someone who can get up to speed with minimal delay. Specific responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Take responsibility for day-to-day accounting, invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, payments and banking, credit control and cash management, including timely monthly management accounts. Line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant. Co-ordinate the annual budget cycle and mid-year budget refresh alongside the Director of Finance & Operations and SLT. Attend monthly SMT meetings to share the previous month's financial results and handle related queries. Prepare accurate, accessible reports on organisational, team, staff and project financial indicators to support timely decision-making. Maintain the organisation's financial records to appropriate accounting standards and prepare documentation for the annual audit and other statutory reporting. Liaise with CSE's auditors to enable an effective and timely annual audit. Support project managers to plan and manage project budgets, providing financial data for reporting to clients and funders. Provide expertise on financial costing and monitoring approaches for new project funding proposals, reflecting funder requirements. Provide finance support to Retrofit West CIC, including financial reporting, statutory obligations and payroll as required. About you: Essential attributes for this role include: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountant. At least seven years' post-qualification experience, including at least five years in a financial management role. Working knowledge of accounting standards, VAT and HMRC regulations in England, including requirements applicable to a UK charity with a trading subsidiary. Experience of leading the preparation for an annual audit. Experience of preparing routine financial and management information reports for senior executives and staff. Experience of using timesheet software to track allocation of staff time to different cost centres. High level competence with Sage accounting software and MS Excel. Able to analyse, structure and sense-check financial data to produce clear, informative reports, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven management skills. Self-motivated and organised, able to work with limited supervision and manage conflicting priorities. Benefits: CSE offer a range of other benefits including: You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays) Company pension scheme with 8% employer and 6% employee contributions Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash plan Retail discounts Discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. We are flexible with working hours and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview. How to apply To submit your application, please click the apply button and check your emails for the link to the full job description and the application form, which must be filled in to complete your application. You can also download the application form from our CSE website. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to the email address provided. Your application should demonstrate your suitability against the criteria in the person specification and job description. CVs and supporting letters will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 16 August 2026. First interviews are expected online on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September 2026, with final panel interviews at our Bristol office on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September 2026. The earliest start date is early October 2026. This role requires a basic DBS check. If invited to interview, we will ask for evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Project Manager - High-Rise Retrofit & Cladding Remediation Location: Bristol (Permanent) Salary: 60,000- 65,000 + 4,000 Car Allowance or Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to lead one of the South West's most significant high-rise retrofit programmes? We're recruiting two Project Managers to deliver a major high-rise facade replacement and refurbishment programme. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of two residential tower blocks, managing projects from construction through to successful handover while working for a leading contractor within the social housing sector. The Opportunity You'll lead the delivery of complex capital works and retrofit projects, ensuring exceptional standards of quality, safety, programme and commercial performance. Working alongside experienced delivery teams and trusted supply chain partners, you'll play a key role in improving homes and creating safer, more sustainable communities. Projects include: High-rise cladding and fa ade replacement Fire remediation and fire protection works Roofing and structural repairs External refurbishment Concrete repairs M&E removal and reinstatement Landscaping and external works Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of two major high-rise refurbishment projects. Manage project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders. Identify and manage commercial and programme risks. Drive health & safety, sustainability and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee defect management and deliver high-quality project handovers. Mentor and support site teams while fostering a collaborative working environment. About You You'll have proven experience managing complex construction or refurbishment projects, ideally within social housing or occupied residential environments. Experience in the following is highly desirable: High-rise residential refurbishment Fa ade or cladding replacement Fire remediation projects Capital works and retrofit programmes Managing multiple subcontractors Commercial and programme management Essential Qualifications SMSTS CSCS Card Temporary Works Coordinator Scaffold Inspection First Aid at Work Full UK Driving Licence Experience with PAS2035 retrofit projects and social housing refurbishment would be advantageous. What's on Offer? 60,000- 65,000 basic salary 4,000 Car Allowance or Company Car Annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off Company pension Private healthcare Interested? Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

Senior Project Manager - Fit Out Location: Bristol Sector: Commercial Fit-Out Refurbishment Retrofit Luxury Workspace An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality workspace environments. With works underway on a major retrofit and refurbishment scheme in Bristol, this role offers the chance to take a leading position on a large-scale, high-profile project that will create exceptional, design-led office accommodation. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the delivery of the project from construction through to completion, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards throughout. Key Responsibilities: Lead the successful delivery of a major commercial fit-out and refurbishment project from site commencement to handover. Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure programme milestones are achieved. Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies where required. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders. Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance are maintained across the project. Monitor project progress, quality standards and resource requirements, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior leadership and stakeholders. Drive quality assurance processes and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with specifications and client expectations. Manage project risks, change control and operational challenges in a proactive manner. Support the commercial team in the management of project costs, valuations and forecasting. Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or retrofit construction projects. Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale, high-value construction schemes. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong programme management and problem-solving capabilities. Comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation and construction best practice. Commercial awareness with the ability to understand project financial performance. Relevant construction qualification in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or a related discipline. Professional memberships and relevant site certifications would be advantageous. What's on Offer: Opportunity to lead a flagship commercial workspace project in Bristol. Long-term career prospects with a growing and forward-thinking contractor. Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging refurbishment and retrofit schemes. Competitive salary and benefits package. A collaborative environment that values leadership, quality and project excellence.

Site Manager x4 (High-Rise Retrofit & Cladding Replacement Programme) Location: Central Bristol Salary: 52,000 + package Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30) The Role We are recruiting four experienced Site Managers to lead an accelerated retrofit and cladding replacement programme across four high-rise residential blocks in central Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist contractor delivering capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector, with particular expertise in high-rise and high-risk buildings. Each Site Manager will take accountability for one of the tower blocks, overseeing project teams and works partners to deliver compliant, high-quality works on time and within budget. The Project Delivered on behalf of a local authority client, the four high-rise projects will be enclosed using tube and fitting scaffold or mast climbers to enable removal and replacement of existing render systems and brick slips. The scope also includes: Progressive removal and reinstatement of multiple MEP services alongside fa ade replacement works Enhancement and replacement of roof level cappings and lightning protection systems Enhancement and refreshment of existing landscaping and ground works Key Responsibilities Provide strong leadership and direction to project teams and works partners Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management Lead and monitor project strategies to support the company's sustainability objectives Identify and manage commercial risk Build excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants and other stakeholders Develop strong relationships with the supply chain Recruit, train, develop and retain high quality site staff Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team Ensure a robust strategy is in place for managing complaints and defects Drive quality throughout the project lifecycle, with zero defects as the target on handover What You'll Need Essential: Experience delivering capital works and larger scale projects through subcontract/supply chain arrangements Experience managing multiple projects, including works to mid and/or high rise, high risk buildings: external fa ade systems, roofing, fire remediation and protection systems, structural works, groundworks, concrete repairs, internal refurbishment, etc. Extensive end to end site project management experience in a similar environment Pre-construction and construction experience UK driving licence SMSTS and sound knowledge of safe systems of work Scaffold inspection competency Role appropriate CSCS card First Aid at Work certificate Temporary Works Coordinator qualification Desirable: Social Housing/ HRB Construction experience Retrofit/capital works experience Experience delivering retrofit projects to PAS 2035 or similar standards