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Your new company Hays are partnered with a reputable public-sector organisation in the heart of Liverpool to recruit an experienced procurement professional into their team to support with busy workloads. The role is anticipated to last for 3 months and offers flexible & hybrid working practices, with only 1 day per week required in the office. Your new role The Procurement Officer will support the wider team with day-to-day tendering activities, predominantly centred around FM and Construction contracts, but ad-hoc support may be required in other category areas. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to establish requirements and you will decide on the most appropriate route to market, whether that's purchasing through frameworks or conducting full open market tenders. As Procurement Officer, you will provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders and ensure that value for money is delivered whilst adhering to procurement regulations. You will manage contract performance with suppliers and will ensure compliance with the organisation's governance processes.Please note this is NOT a senior level strategic role; you will play a key role in delivering hands-on tendering activity, so you must have strong experience of this. What you'll need to succeed A proven background in public-sector procurement with a detailed working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Excellent stakeholder management skills Contract management and supplier relationship management skills Ability to independently run end-to-end tender processes which comply with PA23, with recent experience in doing so Able to commute to the Liverpool office 1 day per week What you'll get in return A day rate between £350-400 inside IR35 (umbrella rate) A 3 month interim contract with a reputable public-sector organisation Flexible and hybrid working policy, with only 1 day per week required in the office 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 on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Pensions Fund Accountant (Interim) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Interim - 3-6months + We are supporting a London Borough in the appointment of an experienced Pensions Fund Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis. This role sits within a high-value Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment, supporting a fund of circa £2.2bn. This is a key role focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of pension fund financial reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders including investment managers, auditors, and internal finance teams. Key Responsibilities: Support the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report & Accounts in line with CIPFA requirements Prepare and review monthly investment and transaction reporting across a large pension fund portfolio Lead on complex reconciliations, ensuring accuracy within financial systems Manage and clear pension fund suspense accounts on a regular basis Maintain robust working papers and audit trails, acting as a key contact for internal and external auditors Liaise with fund managers, custodians, and pension administrators to validate financial data Support ESG reporting and governance-related activities Undertake transactional finance duties including invoice processing and query resolution Requirements: Proven experience in pension fund accounting (essential) Previous experience working within Local Government / LGPS (essential) Strong technical accounting background including reconciliations and general ledger work Working knowledge of CIPFA reporting standards Experience working with large datasets and complex financial structures Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Are you an experienced Income Manager with a strong understanding of Housing Benefit? Can you improve arrears performance while fixing the systems, processes and data issues sitting behind it? Do you enjoy getting into the detail, solving problems and leaving behind a more sustainable way of working? Robertson Bell are supporting a housing provider in the recruitment of an Interim Income Manager (Housing) on a fully remote basis. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will provide additional leadership and capacity across income collection, arrears management, Housing Benefit challenges and income-related process improvement. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing arrears levels, aged debt and high-risk accounts to maximise income collection and reduce historic debt Supporting the response to Housing Benefit challenges across multiple local authorities, including developing consistent responses and improving internal processes Leading two Income Officers, assessing team capacity, capability and ways of working Reviewing income management systems, workflows, reporting, data quality and KPI tracking Supporting improvements around rent and service charge information, Direct Debit uptake, dashboards and standard operating procedures Working closely with senior leaders to implement quick wins while creating a sustainable reduction in arrears This is a hands-on interim assignment suited to someone who can balance BAU delivery with problem solving. The organisation has grown quickly in recent years and is now focused on improving governance, strengthening income collection and creating clearer, more consistent processes. You will inherit a function that needs structure, pace and practical solutions, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference quickly. To be considered, please meet these criteria: Proven experience in income collection, arrears management or Housing Benefit within a registered provider of social housing or local authority Strong understanding of Housing Benefit processes, challenges and income recovery Ability to improve processes, data quality, reporting and operational controls Experience managing or supporting income teams successfully while working remotely Confident working with senior stakeholders and producing clear, practical solutions Availability to start at short notice Applications are being reviewed immediately, so please submit your CV as soon as possible.

Reed is partnering with a key client in the education sector to recruit an Interim Chief Operating Officer based in the Northeast for an initial temporary assignment with potential for a long term role. This is a project focused executive role reporting directly to the CEO, working closely with the CFO, and supporting key operational and strategic initiatives across the organisation. The Role As COO, you will lead a range of high impact projects aimed at strengthening operational performance, improving systems, and supporting the organisation's ongoing development. You'll play a critical role in ensuring services run efficiently while enabling schools to focus on delivering excellent education. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver operational improvement projects across HR, Finance, IT, and Estates Work closely with the CFO on financial planning, efficiencies, and resource allocation Support the CEO in executing strategic priorities and organisational change Review and enhance systems, processes, and controls to improve scalability Drive performance through clear KPIs and measurable outcomes Support compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks Contribute to growth initiatives and operational integration activities About You Experienced senior leader with a strong background in operational delivery and project work Proven ability to work at pace in complex organisations Strong business partnering experience Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Confident communicator, able to influence at executive level The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim leader to make an immediate impact, working closely with senior leadership on strategic and operational priorities.

Interim Procurement Officer, Public Health team 6 Months - On going Hybrid - 2 days in County Hall, Dorchester Neg depending on experience. Up to 500 a day Inside IR35 Background Emphasised the need for experience in using both the Probation Act and the Provider Selection Regime. The Public Health team at Dorset Council work very closely with the Public Health team at BCP Council and have many shared contracts. Most of these contracts are currently hosted by Dorset Council on behalf of both local authorities. The disaggregation of the former pan-Dorset public Health team in April 2025 has increased the complexity of commissioning arrangements and generated additional procurement work. We have identified a need for additional procurement capacity to help manage the high volume of contract changes and new contracts that are required. Some work will be led by Dorset Council with other projects led by BCP Council. Work required in the next 12 months includes: Support for the project to reprocure of the pan-Dorset sexual health contract for implementation in April 2027 (being led by BCP Council) Preparatory work to reprocure the Children and Young People Public Health service (current contract ends Sept 2027) Health improvement services projects - AI text messaging, NRT supply, Vape supply, digital platform and IT infrastructure, community weight management services, digital health checks. Most, but not all contracts are subject to the regulations of the Provider Selection Regime. Purpose of role To work closely with commissioning leads from both Dorset Council and BCP Council to provide additional procurement capacity within the Public Health team. To ensure that key procurement activities being led by Dorset Council are delivered on time and are effective, efficient, compliant and meet the needs of the two local authorities. To fulfil a bridging role with procurement colleagues within the Dorset Council central procurement team to ensure that all appropriate governance requirements are met for each individual project. To build internal organisational experience of using the Provider Selection Regime. To ensure that all spend on goods and services delivers best value for Dorset residents, including the enhancing the opportunity for positive impact on social value measures. Supervision Reporting to: Consultant in Public Health / Head of Programmes Matrix management through the Dorset Council Procurement team (Senior Procurement Officer, Greg Jackson). Essential Criteria CIPS Foundation level 4 or equivalent experience. Detailed knowledge of both the Procurement Act and the Provider Selection Regime and experience of procurement projects using both in a public sector setting. Ability to lead end-to-end procurements and operate confidently within local authority governance. Experience of leading on complex, high risk procurement projects in excess of 500k. Experience of working in local authority setting and understanding of corporate governance arrangements and processes in this setting. Understanding of contract law. Knowledge of public sector procurement best practice. Knowledge of project management. Ability to apply strategic procurement processes, tools and techniques and an understanding of how to select and apply them to best effect. Knowledge and experience of procurement in the context of Public Health mandated services (desirable). Strong communication skills. Length of contract 6 months initially with potential for extension dependant on performance and impact of role. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Procurement Officer Contractor Requirements Manchester office 2 days per week / Work from home 3 days per week £370 per day umbrella Initial period of up to 3 months Job Summary To be a proactive and solution focused team member of Legal and Democratic Services and working closely with the clients Procurement Manager, senior solicitor and officers within relevant business areas. To provide efficient, effective and high-quality support in public procurement, in compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks ensure the efficient and systematic procurement of goods and services effective monitoring of contracts development of transparent tendering schedules and good record keeping providing advice on best methods of public procurement and contract design developing best practice in relation to commissioning and public procurement. Role requirements • Develop and advise on public procurement, commissioning and contract management strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks. Identify opportunities for better procurement • Ensure the clients achieves best value by supporting and where directed managing on specific exercises relating to the procurement of goods, services and works • Engage and support managers by providing guidance on technical procurement matters, including advising on appropriate procurement mechanisms, preparing tender documentation, undertaking tender evaluation including the pre-qualification of suppliers, checking contractual terms/conditions, interviewing, liaising and negotiating with potential suppliers, responding to procurement challenges and producing outcome reports for management, where applicable • Support the client in identifying opportunities through procurement routes to deliver savings, maximise income and deliver continued improvement through the use of its resources. • Promote the most efficient means of procurement activity • Ensure corporate adherence to best practice contract monitoring procedures to ensure that contractors are achieving and evidencing key tasks, outcomes and performance targets set by the clients and have the appropriate work programmes to support them. • Provide periodic reports to Operational Board Team and Senior Management Team outlining contract, procurement and monitoring activity, including financial and contractual performance aspects when directed by the Procurement Manager or Head of Legal and Democratic Services • Ensure the client is compliant with the law in relation to its public procurement activity • Work with the Procurement Manager and Senior Solicitor to ensure that there is a transparent register of contracts and a retendering work schedule covering all significant value transactions for all client activities. • Promote good administration throughout the client in respect of procurement and contract management. • Produce procurement and contract information to meet the requirements of the Transparency Code • When directed by the Procurement Manager, undertake the system owner role for the Delta e-procurement and contract management systems, including development, testing and implementation of upgrades, resolving queries and providing user training. • Undertake any other such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services Skills and Experience • Proven technical experience within public procurement, track record of delivering services across the whole organisation. • MCIPS (minimum level 4) or an equivalent professional qualification. Please note we will also accept those candidates who are working towards the minimum qualification requirement. • Sound working knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and legislation within public procurement. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences. • Ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others. • Up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards etc.) that affect public procurement. • Delivery focussed, with the ability to prioritise and excellent organisational skills