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DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply Chain is partnering with a market-leading business in West London to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to make an impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Order Management: Process daily requisitions, raise purchase orders (POs), and efficiently manage POs for Works. Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and quality, while actively expediting orders to ensure timely delivery. Financial Control: Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and overcharge issues swiftly. Data & Analytics: Extract, analyse, and present purchasing data to support strategic decision-making. Candidate Requirements Experience: Proven track record working within a fast-paced supply chain or purchasing department. Industry Knowledge: A strong foundational understanding of procurement processes and supply chain best practices. Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Systems: Prior experience using SAP is highly advantageous, though not essential.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location: Manchester (Office Based) 4 days a week from central Manchester location 1 from home Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + Performance Bonus Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Technology Officer to join a growing technology business specialising in cloud-based customer engagement, communications, AI-driven solutions and secure payment technologies. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for defining and executing the organisation's technology strategy, driving innovation, developing product roadmaps, and building high-performing engineering and product teams. Working closely with the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future growth, scaling product offerings, and ensuring technical excellence across a portfolio of SaaS-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the company's technology and product development strategy aligned to business objectives. Create and manage a multi-year product roadmap covering communications, customer engagement and payment solutions. Lead the design, development and launch of innovative cloud-native products and services. Drive adoption of AI, machine learning and automation technologies across both products and internal development processes. Build, develop and optimise the Product Development function, ensuring capability aligns with future growth plans. Champion modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-first architecture. Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations and Customer teams to align product development with market opportunities. Oversee technology budgets, vendor relationships, risk management and strategic partnerships. Act as a senior technical representative with customers, partners and industry stakeholders. About You We are seeking a strategic technology leader with a strong blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness and people leadership skills. You will ideally bring: Experience operating in a senior technology leadership role such as CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology or Head of Product Engineering. Strong knowledge of cloud-based communications, customer engagement or SaaS platforms. Experience delivering enterprise-scale software products and technology transformation programmes. Expertise in AI, machine learning, analytics and data-driven product development. Knowledge of secure payment technologies, compliance frameworks and cloud infrastructure. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and product-led development environments. Proven ability to build, lead and develop high-performing technical teams. Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience scaling technology functions within a high-growth B2B organisation. Knowledge of information security, data privacy and governance frameworks. Exposure to public sector customers, procurement environments or regulated industries. Experience within communications technology, contact centres, customer engagement platforms or omnichannel solutions. What's on Offer Executive leadership position with significant influence over company strategy. Opportunity to shape innovative technology products in a growing market. Highly visible role within an ambitious and expanding business. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Opportunity to build and lead a technology function during an exciting period of growth. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

We're looking for an aspiring Systems Accountant to lead and safeguard our core financial systems within a high-profile public sector environment based in Leeds . This is a hands-on, influential role for someone who enjoys technical ownership, improving controls, and making systems work better for people. The role You'll be the technical lead for our end-to-end finance systems, covering: General ledger, AP/AR, procurement, budgeting, payroll, cash and banking systems System controls, compliance and audit readiness (including GDPR, IFRS/CIPFA) Finance system contracts and supplier performance Financial system training, guidance and user-friendly documentation High-quality reporting, data extracts and support for initiatives such as the National Fraud Initiative System support for budget monitoring and year-end accounts production You'll work closely with finance colleagues, auditors, system providers and senior stakeholders, using your expertise to challenge, improve and modernise ways of working while maintaining strong internal controls. About you You'll likely be: Degree-qualified or experienced in financial systems control Part-qualified (or working towards) AAT / accounting qualification , or equivalent experience Confident working with complex finance systems in a Local Authority or public sector environment An advanced Excel user, comfortable translating data into insight A clear communicator who can influence, train and build trusted relationships You're organised, forward-thinking and motivated by doing things properly, and better! Working pattern: Typically planned around annual objectives, with scope to manage workload autonomously. If you're a systems-minded finance professional who wants influence, responsibility and purpose - we'd love to hear from you.

Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer Pay Rate 220 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING- 3 DAYS OFFICE BASED FROM BRIDGE ROAD DEPOT, NEWHAM Description Job Purpose To carry out occupancy and property inspections across temporary accommodation within the London Borough of Newham, ensuring properties are occupied appropriately, meet required health and safety standards, and support the effective management of temporary accommodation placements. Key Responsibilities Conduct regular occupancy checks across temporary accommodation to confirm resident occupancy and identify any non-occupation or irregularities. Undertake property inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including HHSRS requirements. Record accurate visit outcomes, highlighting risks, safeguarding concerns, and property issues. Liaise with landlords, managing agents, and internal teams to address property condition issues and ensure compliance. Support the identification and investigation of abandoned or non-occupied properties, including preparing evidence where required. Respond to queries and issues raised during visits, providing advice or escalating where appropriate. Promote move-on options and provide basic advice to residents to support reduced length of stay in temporary accommodation. Ensure all activities are recorded accurately in relevant systems and contribute to performance monitoring. Work collaboratively with homelessness, procurement, and property management teams to support service delivery. Adhere to lone working procedures and follow safeguarding protocols at all times Person Specification (Summary) Experience of working in housing, temporary accommodation, or a similar front-line service. Knowledge of housing legislation, including homelessness duties and property standards (HHSRS desirable). Experience of conducting property visits/inspections and working with landlords or managing agents. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations. Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and prioritise workload effectively. IT literate with experience of recording accurate case notes and data. Additional Requirements Ability to travel across the borough to carry out visits. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours visits if required. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Our client is currently recruiting a Head of Data & Insights to lead all digital technology and analytical requirements across the charity. Job vacancy: Head of Data and Insights Location: Tamworth (Hybrid, Office 2 days per week) Salary: £45,900 per annum Hours: Full time (part time working considered) Contract Type: Permanent About the employer Our client is a charitable organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences. They seek to ensure that all education practitioners across early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings are equipped to understand, identify and support those with SEND and learning differences, and provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their learners. Our client brings organisations together, whether locally or nationally, to share practice, shape solutions. Their priorities are those that matter to the education and SEND sector, drawing on direct engagement with practitioners, school leaders, SENCOs, local authorities and hearing from the lived experience of children and young people. About the role This role within the organisation's Senior Leadership team offers the opportunity to join a small, yet dedicated and passionate workforce at an exciting time following the launch of the organisation's Plus membership and their Academy. This opportunity will allow you to be the key lead in influencing the direction of the organisation's digital strategy, whilst also contributing to the day-to-day tasks required to maintain and implement an effective and accessible digital platform. You will be an essential and valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping them in their mission to create an inclusive and equitable education for all. Role objectives To lead the strategic direction of data development and progression for the charity, including the development of a cross-system strategic data and digital workplan. Nominated Data Protection Officer including full statutory DPO responsibility under UK GDPR, ensuring appropriate and compliant governance of data as well as robust systems and processes which staff understand and adhere to. To lead and drive the development of data analysis, ensuring the organisation has robust information on which to develop organisational priorities and activities and showcase their story so far including creation of datasets and charts for external reporting. Lead on development and transformation projects to improve the organisation's use of existing data assets and digital platforms and coordination of supplier-led system development To be the key liaison across internal teams and provide regular analysis and reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI), governance and reporting across platforms. Lead and be accountable for procurement and supplier contract management of commissioned data solutions, data tools, and software for the organisation. Employee Benefits 30 days annual leave per year Christmas Closure - additional Hybrid working (policy available on request) 8% employer contribution pension. Flexible start and finish time, Friday early closure Employee Assistance Scheme Life Insurance Policy x3 of your salary Cycle to Work Scheme available Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 22nd June. N.B. The employer will be reviewing applications as they come in, they will close the advert early if they receive sufficient quality applicants, please apply early to avoid disappointment. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The organisation aims to be an inclusive employer - let them know if you have any access requirements for the recruitment process. They are happy to offer interviews online or in person. The interview process will include a conversation with prepared questions. No agencies please.

Investment/Asset Manager Job based in Glasgow Your New RoleAs Investment Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the organisation's planned maintenance and major works programmes. Your duties will include: Leading and managing planned maintenance and major repair projects from inception to completion Monitoring project budgets, ensuring cost control and reporting variances Preparing specifications, tender documents and supporting procurement activity Managing contractors to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, CDM and regulatory requirements Working closely with internal teams to deliver services to tenants and factored owners Carrying out consultations and maintaining clear communication with customers throughout project delivery Developing and reviewing procedures to support effective project management Producing performance reports for senior management and governance groups Gathering customer feedback and implementing service improvements Line-managing an Investment Officer and supporting wider asset management priorities What You'll Need to Succeed Experience managing planned maintenance and/or major repair projects Strong programme and project management skills Proven contract management experience in property repairs or maintenance. Knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project management tools Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What You'll Get in Return Immediate start Competitive daily rate (Grade 8 equivalent) Opportunity to lead significant investment programmes Supportive team environment Valuable experience within a respected Housing Association What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for more information.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd be happy to have a confidential discussion about your next step.

Salary : £46,871 to £50,998 per annum (inclusive) + Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending) Contract : Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) Location : Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Job reference: P1815 About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in a Legal Shared Service Procurement and Contracts Team. This pivotal role will predominantly: • Provide high level, robust and specialist professional legal advice and support in the provision of contract and procurement-related legal services to the organisation, its senior officers and councillors • Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints • In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the organisation s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel. Key Responsibilities • Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies • Ensure Legal Shared Services provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external) • Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the organisation • Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the council, cabinet and committees, to ensure that decisions are lawful About You We re seeking a confident legal professional with: • Legal expertise and experience in procurement and contracts law • Strong interpersonal and client management skills • A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams Guided by a Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, the organisation puts the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values trust, care, confidence, collaboration and customer focus while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join the organisation and make a difference. About the area This historic cathedral city offers a rich heritage, evident in its Roman remains, beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within the green belt and located near major transport routes, the district includes a vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Centrally located offices are close to the station (with direct links to London), shops and restaurants, making it a great place to live and work. Benefits In addition to working within a great team and receiving a competitive salary, you will have access to: • 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays • (Annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not work a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, for example part-time staff) • Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible working options • Staff parking permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform Additional Information Disability Confident The organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the required standard of fluency will be provided. Further information about the legal requirement can be found online. If you re ready to take the next step in your legal career and help shape the future of the Legal Shared Service, we d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications: 5 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for the weeks commencing 15 June 2026 and 22 June 2026. Please note: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and strongly encourages early applications. You may have experience in the following: Procurement Solicitor, Contracts Solicitor, Commercial Solicitor, Local Government Solicitor, Public Sector Lawyer, Procurement Lawyer, Contracts Lawyer, Commercial Lawyer, Legal Officer, Senior Solicitor, Local Authority Lawyer. REF-

Salary : £50,998 to £55,224 per annum (inclusive) + Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending) Contract : Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) Location : St Albans. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Job Ref: P2495 About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in a Legal Shared Service Procurement and Contracts Team. This pivotal role will predominantly: • Lead, support, develop and manage the Procurement and Contracts team • Ensure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality professional and specialist legal advice on Procurement and Contracts legal matters • Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints • In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the organisation s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel. Key Responsibilities • Lead, support, develop and manage the Procurement and Contracts team and contribute to the development of the Legal Shared Service generally • Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies • Ensure Legal Shared Services provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external) • Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the council • Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the council, cabinet and committees, to ensure that decisions are lawful About you We re seeking a confident, qualified legal professional with: • Legal expertise and experience in contracts law and local government procurement • A proven track record in managing a legal team • Strong interpersonal and client management skills • A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams Guided by a Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, the organisation puts the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values trust, care, confidence, collaboration and customer focus while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join the organisation and make a difference. About the area This historic cathedral city offers a rich heritage, including Roman remains, distinctive architecture, and conservation areas. Set within the green belt and well connected to major transport routes, the district includes a vibrant city centre and thriving surrounding villages. Centrally located offices are close to the station (with direct links to London), shops and restaurants, making it a great place to live and work. Benefits In addition to working within a great team and receiving a competitive salary, you will have access to: • 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays • (Annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not work a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days) • Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible working options • Staff parking permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform Additional Information Disability Confident The organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the required standard of fluency will be provided. Closing date for applications: 5 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for the weeks commencing 15 June 2026 and 22 June 2026. Please note: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and strongly encourages early applications. You may have experience in the following: Procurement Solicitor, Contracts Solicitor, Local Government Solicitor, Commercial Solicitor, Procurement Lawyer, Contracts Lawyer, Legal Team Leader, Principal Lawyer, Senior Solicitor, Public Sector Lawyer, Legal Services Manager, Head of Procurement Law REF-

Deliver Impact. Build Your Procurement Career.This public sector procurement and commissioning team is looking for an ambitious procurement officer to help deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that make a difference.This is an excellent opportunity to deepen both strategic and operational expertise across procurement and commissioning in a forward-thinking local authority. You'll have responsibility for supporting the Council in undertaking outcomes focused, lawful and commercially sound commissioning projects to deliver quality and value for money services. The team have delivered a number of major transformational projects across Adults and Children's services, including the development of two ASC frameworks for homecare and supported living, appointed a change partner to deliver a proof of concept for Assistive Technology, School meals and there are more contracts being worked on including, short breaks, day opportunities and VCSE recommissioning. What We're Looking For: Strong understanding of public procurement regulations, including a recent working knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023. Previous experience in Social Care & Health categories within a local authority setting or another area of the public sector. Excellent stakeholder and project management skills. A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning. Aswell as gaining invaluable procurement experience, real career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on residents' lives, you'll also benefit from: Flexible working Support with CIPS studies Local government pension scheme Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers & local discounts A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture The long-term hybrid working pattern will be 1 or 2 days per month in the office with more office presence required in the first few weeks of the role.The salary starts at c£40k (inc. London Weighting) Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector?Please apply now for further details

A public sector organisation based in London is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead complex, high-value procurement and commercial activity across the organisation. This is a senior role with responsibility for ensuring full compliance with procurement law and best practice, while delivering value for money, risk mitigation and strong supplier performance. You will work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders, providing robust commercial challenge, leading competitive procurements, and maintaining strategic oversight of major contracts once awarded. This is an initial 6-month contract based in London with hybrid working available, the daily rate is up to £500 per day via an Umbrella company inside IR35. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver complex procurement exercises in line with UK procurement law Ensure business requirements are output-based, market-informed and non-biased Challenge senior stakeholders to ensure decisions are objective, evidence-based and defensible Lead contract negotiations, drafting compliant contracts and variations that maximise value Maintain commercial oversight of major supplier relationships post-award Deliver category strategies, savings and value improvement initiatives Develop and use KPIs, procurement dashboards and scorecards to provide insight and assurance Identify and mitigate commercial and supplier risk across the procurement lifecycle Accountability & Impact Oversight of procurement activity exceeding £10m per annum Delivery of efficiency savings and value improvements Direct line management of one senior officer and matrix leadership across wider teams What We're Looking For Essential MCIPS qualified (or advanced stage with commitment to achieve within 12 months) Extensive senior experience in procurement, commercial or contract management Strong applied knowledge of UK procurement legislation and best practice Proven track record of delivering savings, value and commercial improvement Confident influencer with experience challenging senior stakeholders Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier management experience Desirable Public sector or central government experience

Technical Contracts Officer Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time Hours Per Week: 37 Length of Contract: Permanent Salary Range: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum Application Deadline: 14 June 2026 Are you passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices? Our client is looking for a Technical Contracts Officer to join their Property Services team. What you'll do: Assist in the procurement of contracts for capital works, compliance, and small site-specific projects. Ensure contractor competency checks and compliance with health and safety standards. Contribute to the preparation of specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation. Oversee planned and cyclical maintenance contracts for the Council's housing stock. Monitor and evaluate social value commitments made by contractors, ensuring delivery against agreed targets. Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all contracts to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money. Support managers with reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to digital transformation and customer-focused service delivery. What they're looking for: Demonstrated experience in preparing specifications and procuring maintenance contracts. Knowledge of building construction, energy regulations, and health and safety legislation. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with building-related data. This role involves regular travel across a wide rural district, with multiple site visits on a regular basis, so the ability to independently and reliably travel as part of your daily duties is essential. Why join them? You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering excellent housing services. As a Technical Contracts Officer, you'll join a collaborative and professional team that values your input and encourages innovation. They offer: A supportive environment where your voice is heard and respected. Access to training opportunities and support to gain industry-recognised qualifications. Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance. The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports internal mobility and career growth. The chance to contribute to a service that is continually evolving through digital transformation and customer-focused improvements. A diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice is heard and respected. Apply now and help shape the future of housing property services! Benefits Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Cycle to work scheme Flu Jabs Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users Flexible Working Policy Agile Working Policy Car mileage reimbursement Excellent career progression and training opportunities Long Service Recognition Salary sacrifice car scheme for roles over 33k Certain restrictions may apply. About Our Client Our client is part of the largest Council Partnership in the country, formed by three local authorities working together since October 2021 to deliver improved services to communities across the sub-region. The partnership has already achieved many positive outcomes, with services set to become formally shared over time, creating exciting opportunities for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work. Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Our client reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

Job Title: IT Graduate Location: Kendal Part-time 21 hours a week over 3-5 days Our client is seeking an IT and Digital Officer who can support the Head of Facilities and Digital with the maintenance, security, and planning of key IT and digital assets. You will help ensure a safe, functional, cost-effective, and legally compliant environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role combines hands-on IT support, cyber security practices, and digital transformation initiatives, including innovative technology solutions for remote sites and community engagement. Responsibilities Assist with procurement of IT and communications software, hardware, peripherals, and support services to meet organizational requirements. Work alongside external contractors to provide software and hardware support, resolving incidents for staff across the entire trust. Deliver basic staff training on general office equipment, software, and induction to IT and communication systems for new starters. Help secure all digital systems against cyber-attack, including staff awareness of current cyber threats and secure remote access. Maintain secure daily backups of data on computer network file servers and recover information requested by staff and volunteers. Implement preventive measures by checking system logs, applying patches and security updates, and maintaining or upgrading network components. Support digital transformation projects, including webcams for immersive community engagement and tap to donate systems at remote sites. Carry out additional ad hoc tasks for the Head of Facilities and Digital, including membership support and external fundraising activities. Follow organizational policies and procedures, promoting environmentally friendly working practices and high standards of efficiency and customer care. Your Skills Relevant experience or qualification in IT and/or Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above, with at least two years in IT support or a similar role. Experience procuring computer hardware and providing IT problem-solving in a mixed hardware, software, and network environment. Good understanding of computer systems, security protocols, and GDPR principles and best practice for handling personal data securely. Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for users with varying technical knowledge levels. Experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure and Entra in a business context. Working knowledge of Active Directory user administration, including password resets, account creation, and managing user and group permissions. Experience managing Windows Server environments and Endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, stable, and up-to-date devices. Experience maintaining networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring connectivity and appropriate access controls. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, communicate effectively and confidently, and support others in achieving their goals. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Job Title: IT and Digital Officer Location: Kendal Part-time 21 hours a week over 3-5 days Our client is seeking an IT and Digital Officer who can support the Head of Facilities and Digital with the maintenance, security, and planning of key IT and digital assets. You will help ensure a safe, functional, cost-effective, and legally compliant environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role combines hands-on IT support, cyber security practices, and digital transformation initiatives, including innovative technology solutions for remote sites and community engagement. Responsibilities Assist with procurement of IT and communications software, hardware, peripherals, and support services to meet organizational requirements. Work alongside external contractors to provide software and hardware support, resolving incidents for staff across the entire trust. Deliver basic staff training on general office equipment, software, and induction to IT and communication systems for new starters. Help secure all digital systems against cyber-attack, including staff awareness of current cyber threats and secure remote access. Maintain secure daily backups of data on computer network file servers and recover information requested by staff and volunteers. Implement preventive measures by checking system logs, applying patches and security updates, and maintaining or upgrading network components. Support digital transformation projects, including webcams for immersive community engagement and tap to donate systems at remote sites. Carry out additional ad hoc tasks for the Head of Facilities and Digital, including membership support and external fundraising activities. Follow organizational policies and procedures, promoting environmentally friendly working practices and high standards of efficiency and customer care. Your Skills Relevant experience or qualification in IT and/or Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above, with at least two years in IT support or a similar role. Experience procuring computer hardware and providing IT problem-solving in a mixed hardware, software, and network environment. Good understanding of computer systems, security protocols, and GDPR principles and best practice for handling personal data securely. Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for users with varying technical knowledge levels. Experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure and Entra in a business context. Working knowledge of Active Directory user administration, including password resets, account creation, and managing user and group permissions. Experience managing Windows Server environments and Endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, stable, and up-to-date devices. Experience maintaining networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring connectivity and appropriate access controls. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, communicate effectively and confidently, and support others in achieving their goals. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Procurement Officer 35,000 to 42,000 per annum + excellent benefits Permanent South of England We're delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Procurement Officer to join their high-performing Procurement Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement activity, ensuring compliance, and driving value across a diverse portfolio of services. The Opportunity As Procurement Officer, you'll support the end-to-end procurement and contract award process, working closely with commissioners and stakeholders across the organisation. You'll contribute directly to delivering corporate priorities through effective procurement, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements while maximising value for money. Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Officer Support procurement and tendering exercises from planning through to contract award Ensure all processes comply with Contract Standing Orders and UK procurement legislation Advise stakeholders on procurement routes, frameworks, and best practice Prepare tender documentation, including ITTs and procurement questionnaires Coordinate tender evaluations and support contract award processes Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve contract compliance Maintain robust audit trails and documentation across all procurement activity Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. About You We're keen to hear from procurement professionals who are passionate about making an impact in the public sector. Essential experience for the Procurement Officer role: Proven experience in public sector procurement Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks Experience supporting end-to-end procurement processes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive, solutions-focused approach. Desirable experience for the Procurement Officer role: Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or working towards Knowledge of local government procurement environments. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the community Supportive, collaborative team environment Ongoing development and progression opportunities Flexible working approach Competitive public sector benefits package. Why Apply? This role offers a unique chance to contribute to strategic procurement in a values-driven organisation, where your work will directly support better services and outcomes for the local community. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

A public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to play a leading role in delivering high-value, complex procurement and commercial activity across the organisation. This position sits within Finance & Commercial Services and works closely with senior leaders to ensure procurement activity is legally compliant, commercially robust and delivers measurable value. You will take ownership of major procurement exercises, provide confident challenge to senior stakeholders, and ensure contracts are awarded and managed in a way that protects the organisation from legal, financial and reputational risk. This is an initial 6-month contract based in Birmingham with hybrid working available, the daily rate for the role is £500 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35). Key Responsibilities Lead and manage complex procurement and commercial exercises in line with UK procurement legislation and Cabinet Office guidance Work with senior stakeholders to shape clear, outcome-focused requirements that reflect operational need and market capability Provide robust commercial challenge to ensure decisions are objective, evidence-based and defensible Lead supplier negotiations, contract awards and compliant contract variations Maintain commercial oversight of strategic and high-value contracts post-award Drive improvements in supplier performance, risk management and value delivery Develop and use commercial KPIs, dashboards and reporting to support governance and decision-making Contribute to the ongoing development of procurement strategy, category planning and savings initiatives Scope & Impact Responsibility for procurement activity in excess of £10m per annum Delivery of savings and value improvement aligned to financial plans Line management of a senior commercial officer, with matrix leadership across wider teams Regular engagement with Chief Officers, Directors and senior stakeholders, providing trusted commercial advice and challenge What We're Looking For Essential MCIPS qualified (or at an advanced stage with commitment to achieve within 12 months) Significant experience in a senior procurement, commercial or contract management role Strong applied knowledge of procurement law and public sector best practice Proven track record of delivering value, savings and commercial improvement Confident negotiator with experience managing strategic supplier relationships Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively

Role : Commissioning Officer Sector: Public and Not-for-Profit Duration: 3 months Location: Northampton Salary: up to 24 UMB per hour Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Officer to join our client based in Northamptonshire, working on a hybrid basis. The Commissioning Officer will support the commissioning of services that are aligned to the Council's strategic priorities and national best practice and guidance. The Commissioning Officer will support the development of services, and contribute to the needs analysis, commissioning, market testing, and review of all adult social care and housing commissioned services. In addition, the post holder will ensure appropriate processes are embedded to allow the team to assure themselves of provider performance. Key Responsibilities of the Commissioning Officer include: Completing project activities and build relationships with other partners/organisations to support the development and delivery of the actions within adopted Commissioning strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for people within available resources, compliant with legislation and in line with national and local strategic direction Working with colleagues in Business Support and Business Intelligence teams to collate a range of data to support the analysis of information relating to contract performance, management and costs Using the data obtained to produce reports to enable the monitoring of performance against contracts and key performance indicators Providing high quality coordination of and support to routine commissioning business processes, including performance and quality assurance monitoring, and liaising with council colleagues on financial, legal, and procurement tasks. Developing and implementing engagement structures and activities to gather the views of individuals who use services, families and carers, local communities, service providers and other key stakeholders to identify service gaps and unmet needs Supporting with the procurement process including writing of specifications and tender documentation, helping to evaluate tender submissions and ensuring new contracts are issued, alongside the Commissioning Manager, to ensure services are procured robustly. Leading on the benchmarking, market and provider research, review legislation, intelligence and policy guidance Providing advice and guidance about commissioned services to operational staff, senior managers, elected members including the writing of analytical reports and presentation of data Using market data and intelligence to support the production of key strategic documents The ideal Commissioning Officer will: Be experienced in analysing and interpreting data to prepare clear, and concise reports Have knowledge and understanding of information governance and data protection Have Experience of project management including coordination, planning, information collation, analysing data to produce reports, strategies and business cases Experience within the public sector would be beneficial The Commissioning Officer will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment. Our client is hoping to have the Commissioning Officer in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Friday 29th by submitting your CV. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Security Officer / Engineer Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leeds required) Rate: 520 per day Inside IR35 Duration: Until end of November 2025 Overview We are looking for a technically strong Security Officer/Engineer to take ownership of security monitoring, risk management, and compliance across our products and services. This is a hands-on technical role, not an administrative position. The successful candidate will work independently and proactively, raising risks, documenting processes, and performing risk assessments, reporting directly to the Security Lead and Senior Management Team in a timely and structured manner. Key Responsibilities Apply AWS security best practice across Guard Duty, VPC networking, Security Groups, IAM, WAF, and other firewall configurations Monitor the security posture of products and services on an ongoing basis Raise, manage, and track security incidents through to resolution Monitor Tenable and Dependabot outputs, enforcing remedial actions as required Manage penetration testing programmes including scoping, procurement, and enforcement of remedial actions Liaise with central Cyber Security teams, maintaining alignment on standards and incidents Track and follow up red-line statuses, ensuring associated remedial actions are completed Run annual AWS Well-Architected Reviews across relevant services Execute Red Team tests against products and services Conduct spot-checks on recorded live accesses to ensure compliance and integrity Key Requirements Proven hands-on experience in a security engineering or security officer role Strong AWS security experience including Guard Duty, IAM, VPC, Security Groups, and WAF Experience managing and responding to security incidents Familiarity with vulnerability management tools including Tenable and Dependabot Experience scoping and managing penetration testing engagements Ability to work independently, prioritise risks, and report clearly to senior stakeholders Strong documentation skills including risk assessments and process documentation Desirable Experience working with central government or NHS Cyber Security teams AWS Security speciality certification or equivalent Experience running Red Team exercises Knowledge of GDS or public sector security frameworks Apply now or email for more information.

Interim Finance Officer role with hybrid working, based in Swindon initially until the end of August 2026 Your new company Education Sector employer based in Swindon Your new role Interim Finance Officer with hybrid working, full-time and on-site car parking What you'll need to succeed Monitor and manage incoming payments, posting and reconciling transactions in a timely manner. Ensure that all income is recorded and reconciled accurately and timely, with relevant evidence uploaded into the finance system. To monitor the cash balances and provide regular cash flow forecast reports to the Head of Finance. To manage the monthly reconciling of credit card purchases. To issue sales invoices, updating account information and records of clients. To monitor the Aged Debtors and advise on possible doubtful debts. To ensure that all payments are processed in line with internal policies. To undertake day-to-day accounts receivable activities. To assist the Purchase Ledger Team Lead with data required for procurement purposes. To undertake processing of invoices and the sending of Purchase Orders What you'll get in return The successful candidate will be offered hybrid working, 33 days annual leave per annum and an initial pay rate of up to £16.50/hour, including holiday pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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.