Finance Officer - Asset Management - Belfast Your new company You will be joining a large public sector organisation undergoing a particularly busy period within its finance function. The organisation manages a substantial and varied asset base and is seeking additional specialist support to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuity during a high pressure year end period. You'll be part of a dedicated finance team committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship across capital projects and asset portfolios. Your new role You will provide valuable support to the finance team by helping manage asset information and assisting with capital-related tasks as they approach year end. This role requires someone who can work with a good degree of independence and bring solid experience in asset-focused finance within a public sector setting. Support the management of asset information and assist the finance team during the year end period Update and maintain the organisation's asset management system Process capital related transactions and help ensure asset records remain accurate and up to date Work with a good level of independence, bringing experience in asset-focused finance Provide steady, reliable support within a busy public sector finance environment What you'll need to succeed A strong background in capital accounting or asset-focused financial work Experience working within a public sector or public body environment Proficiency in managing detailed asset records, ideally with experience using asset management systems such as Real Asset Management (or similar platforms) The ability to work independently with minimal supervision High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidence in managing complex financial data A qualification as an accountant or substantial experience in a finance officer capacity within capital and asset environments What you'll get in return A competitive salary.Flexible working options.Generous annual leave and pension scheme.Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive organisation. 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. #
Apr 04, 2026
Seasonal
Finance Officer - Asset Management - Belfast Your new company You will be joining a large public sector organisation undergoing a particularly busy period within its finance function. The organisation manages a substantial and varied asset base and is seeking additional specialist support to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuity during a high pressure year end period. You'll be part of a dedicated finance team committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship across capital projects and asset portfolios. Your new role You will provide valuable support to the finance team by helping manage asset information and assisting with capital-related tasks as they approach year end. This role requires someone who can work with a good degree of independence and bring solid experience in asset-focused finance within a public sector setting. Support the management of asset information and assist the finance team during the year end period Update and maintain the organisation's asset management system Process capital related transactions and help ensure asset records remain accurate and up to date Work with a good level of independence, bringing experience in asset-focused finance Provide steady, reliable support within a busy public sector finance environment What you'll need to succeed A strong background in capital accounting or asset-focused financial work Experience working within a public sector or public body environment Proficiency in managing detailed asset records, ideally with experience using asset management systems such as Real Asset Management (or similar platforms) The ability to work independently with minimal supervision High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidence in managing complex financial data A qualification as an accountant or substantial experience in a finance officer capacity within capital and asset environments What you'll get in return A competitive salary.Flexible working options.Generous annual leave and pension scheme.Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive organisation. 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. #
Grant Finance Officer - French speaking Location: Vauxhall, London (minimum of 1 day per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract - approx. 6 months with possible renewal Salary: £34,620 - £35,795 (pro rata) Support international grant-funded programmes across West Africa, managing budgets and financial reporting for partner organisations Work with experienced finance teams to develop processes, maintain accurate budget tracking, and prepare donor reports 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6% pension contributions and employee assistance programme Grow your finance career in a mission-driven charity sector organisation committed to meaningful impact Flexible working with hybrid arrangements - just 1 day per week in London office Our client is a leading international human rights charity with over 180 years' experience tackling modern slavery globally. They're seeking a Grant Finance Officer to join their team in London, supporting their vital work across West Africa. If you have experience managing project budgets, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and French, this role offers the chance to combine financial expertise with purposeful work in the charity sector. Company Overview Our client is the world's oldest human rights organisation dedicated to ending modern slavery everywhere. Working with survivors, partner organisations, responsible businesses and governments, they challenge the systems that enable slavery to exist - including human trafficking, child slavery and forced labour. The organisation is built on values of integrity, transparency and accountability, with a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and abuse. They actively welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Position Overview As Grant Finance Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the financial management of grant-funded programmes across West Africa. You'll work closely with programme teams and international partners to ensure budgets are accurate, finances are properly tracked, and donors receive timely, compliant reports. Your work directly enables the organisation to deliver its mission effectively, ensuring funds are managed with integrity and used to maximum impact in the fight against modern slavery. Responsibilities Liaise with programme coordinators and West African partners to establish, review and monitor budget forecasts throughout project lifecycles Receive, review and verify monthly financial reports from partners, checking accuracy and identifying discrepancies Collect and review supporting evidence for all expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements Support partners in maintaining accurate project budgets and resolving budget-related queries Review quarterly financial forecasts and assist in preparing comprehensive finance reports for donors Prepare grant modification requests when budget changes are needed, liaising with donors as required Maintain and update budget trackers, working alongside the Grant Finance Coordinator Develop final financial reports at project completion and support annual audit processes Support the development of partner budgets and budget narratives for new funding applications Create and maintain budget and reporting spreadsheets for newly funded projects Requirements Essential: Proven experience developing and monitoring project budgets in a structured environment Fluency in written and spoken English and French Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel for budget tracking and analysis Experience using computerised accounting systems for purchase ledger functions Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail Ability to work systematically and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver who finds solutions independently Desirable: Experience processing invoices and payments to overseas suppliers in foreign currencies Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting professional (CCAB or equivalent) Previous experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector, ideally an NGO Benefits 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution (2% minimum employee contribution required) Employee assistance programme offering confidential support and wellbeing resources Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home Alongside this generous package, you'll join a values-driven organisation where integrity and impact matter. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team committed to ending modern slavery, working in an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and actively supports professional development. How to Apply Please send your CV for further consideration. Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP - with interviews likely week commencing 6th April 2026
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Grant Finance Officer - French speaking Location: Vauxhall, London (minimum of 1 day per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract - approx. 6 months with possible renewal Salary: £34,620 - £35,795 (pro rata) Support international grant-funded programmes across West Africa, managing budgets and financial reporting for partner organisations Work with experienced finance teams to develop processes, maintain accurate budget tracking, and prepare donor reports 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6% pension contributions and employee assistance programme Grow your finance career in a mission-driven charity sector organisation committed to meaningful impact Flexible working with hybrid arrangements - just 1 day per week in London office Our client is a leading international human rights charity with over 180 years' experience tackling modern slavery globally. They're seeking a Grant Finance Officer to join their team in London, supporting their vital work across West Africa. If you have experience managing project budgets, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and French, this role offers the chance to combine financial expertise with purposeful work in the charity sector. Company Overview Our client is the world's oldest human rights organisation dedicated to ending modern slavery everywhere. Working with survivors, partner organisations, responsible businesses and governments, they challenge the systems that enable slavery to exist - including human trafficking, child slavery and forced labour. The organisation is built on values of integrity, transparency and accountability, with a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and abuse. They actively welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Position Overview As Grant Finance Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the financial management of grant-funded programmes across West Africa. You'll work closely with programme teams and international partners to ensure budgets are accurate, finances are properly tracked, and donors receive timely, compliant reports. Your work directly enables the organisation to deliver its mission effectively, ensuring funds are managed with integrity and used to maximum impact in the fight against modern slavery. Responsibilities Liaise with programme coordinators and West African partners to establish, review and monitor budget forecasts throughout project lifecycles Receive, review and verify monthly financial reports from partners, checking accuracy and identifying discrepancies Collect and review supporting evidence for all expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements Support partners in maintaining accurate project budgets and resolving budget-related queries Review quarterly financial forecasts and assist in preparing comprehensive finance reports for donors Prepare grant modification requests when budget changes are needed, liaising with donors as required Maintain and update budget trackers, working alongside the Grant Finance Coordinator Develop final financial reports at project completion and support annual audit processes Support the development of partner budgets and budget narratives for new funding applications Create and maintain budget and reporting spreadsheets for newly funded projects Requirements Essential: Proven experience developing and monitoring project budgets in a structured environment Fluency in written and spoken English and French Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel for budget tracking and analysis Experience using computerised accounting systems for purchase ledger functions Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail Ability to work systematically and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver who finds solutions independently Desirable: Experience processing invoices and payments to overseas suppliers in foreign currencies Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting professional (CCAB or equivalent) Previous experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector, ideally an NGO Benefits 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution (2% minimum employee contribution required) Employee assistance programme offering confidential support and wellbeing resources Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home Alongside this generous package, you'll join a values-driven organisation where integrity and impact matter. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team committed to ending modern slavery, working in an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and actively supports professional development. How to Apply Please send your CV for further consideration. Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP - with interviews likely week commencing 6th April 2026
Job Title: Principal Commercial Officer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid, 3 days on site weekly We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £50,000 Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role description: In this role, you will take ownership of reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts and commercial agreements with both customers and suppliers, seeing them through to completion. You will support the full contract lifecycle, from administration and managing change to configuration and closure, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Core duties: Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts and commercial agreements with customers and suppliers Provision of contract management support, including contract administration, managing change, contract configuration and contract closure Customer relationship management : applying a high degree of customer focus, developing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Managing , developing and mentoring junior members of the team Essential skills: Excellent communication skills Experience in drafting, writing and negotiating contracts Demonstrable client/customer relationship management ; ability to forge strong working relationships Ability to present in senior management forums The Commercial team: As a member of the Commercial Team, you will work cross-functionally and with the customer. Your primary role will be to support the contact preparations, negotiation, bidding, writing and drafting, configuring, and managing of contacts. These consist of multi-function teams, such as Project Management , Engineering, Technical Specialist, and Supply Chain. Career Development is fully supported within the team, with the opportunity to move up to management level along with skillset development through further education and recognised training to facilitate lateral moves within the wider BAE business. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 2nd May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Commercial Officer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid, 3 days on site weekly We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £50,000 Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role description: In this role, you will take ownership of reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts and commercial agreements with both customers and suppliers, seeing them through to completion. You will support the full contract lifecycle, from administration and managing change to configuration and closure, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Core duties: Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts and commercial agreements with customers and suppliers Provision of contract management support, including contract administration, managing change, contract configuration and contract closure Customer relationship management : applying a high degree of customer focus, developing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Managing , developing and mentoring junior members of the team Essential skills: Excellent communication skills Experience in drafting, writing and negotiating contracts Demonstrable client/customer relationship management ; ability to forge strong working relationships Ability to present in senior management forums The Commercial team: As a member of the Commercial Team, you will work cross-functionally and with the customer. Your primary role will be to support the contact preparations, negotiation, bidding, writing and drafting, configuring, and managing of contacts. These consist of multi-function teams, such as Project Management , Engineering, Technical Specialist, and Supply Chain. Career Development is fully supported within the team, with the opportunity to move up to management level along with skillset development through further education and recognised training to facilitate lateral moves within the wider BAE business. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date : 2nd May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Admin Officer Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 PH Location: Kingston, Outer London 5 day's in office work setting Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Apr 04, 2026
Seasonal
Admin Officer Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 PH Location: Kingston, Outer London 5 day's in office work setting Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.
DPO experience in a Local Government evironment is essential before applying to this role. Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for London of Hackney, are currently looking for an experienced and strategic Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our Information Governance team on a 6-month interim basis . This is a critical time for the Council. As we continue to innovate and digitise our services for residents, the security, integrity, and ethical use of data have never been more important. You will be the guiding hand ensuring that privacy is woven into the fabric of our operations. The Role As our interim DPO, you will act as the independent authority on data privacy for the Council. You will be the bridge between complex legislation and practical application, ensuring that the Council remains compliant with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be advising on high-profile projects, managing serious incidents, and fostering a culture of data privacy across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight: Monitor internal compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection laws, including managing internal data protection activities and training staff. Advisory: Provide expert advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), ensuring privacy risks are identified and mitigated early in project lifecycles. Point of Contact: Act as the primary contact point for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and for individuals (data subjects) exercising their rights. Incident Management: Lead the investigation and reporting of data breaches, ensuring rapid response and minimization of risk. Policy Development: Review and update data protection policies to reflect the changing regulatory landscape and best practices. About You We are looking for a heavyweight in the world of Information Governance, someone who can hit the ground running and provide immediate stability and expertise. What we are looking for: Public Sector Experience: You must have experience working within a Local Government environment. Expert Knowledge: Deep, working knowledge of national and European data protection laws and practices, including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR. Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice for stakeholders ranging from social workers to senior directors. Risk Management: A pragmatic approach to risk, balancing the need for compliance with the Council's operational goals. Independence: The integrity to fulfill the DPO tasks independently and without conflict of interest. Why Join Us? Working through Connect2Hackney gives you a direct line to the heart of the Council. You aren't just a contractor; you are a valued partner in our mission. Hybrid Working: We offer flexible working arrangements, blending time in our offices in the heart of Hackney with remote working. Meaningful Work: Your work directly protects the most vulnerable residents in our borough. Diverse Culture: Join a Council that prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and a genuine passion for the community. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 04, 2026
Seasonal
DPO experience in a Local Government evironment is essential before applying to this role. Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for London of Hackney, are currently looking for an experienced and strategic Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our Information Governance team on a 6-month interim basis . This is a critical time for the Council. As we continue to innovate and digitise our services for residents, the security, integrity, and ethical use of data have never been more important. You will be the guiding hand ensuring that privacy is woven into the fabric of our operations. The Role As our interim DPO, you will act as the independent authority on data privacy for the Council. You will be the bridge between complex legislation and practical application, ensuring that the Council remains compliant with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be advising on high-profile projects, managing serious incidents, and fostering a culture of data privacy across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight: Monitor internal compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection laws, including managing internal data protection activities and training staff. Advisory: Provide expert advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), ensuring privacy risks are identified and mitigated early in project lifecycles. Point of Contact: Act as the primary contact point for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and for individuals (data subjects) exercising their rights. Incident Management: Lead the investigation and reporting of data breaches, ensuring rapid response and minimization of risk. Policy Development: Review and update data protection policies to reflect the changing regulatory landscape and best practices. About You We are looking for a heavyweight in the world of Information Governance, someone who can hit the ground running and provide immediate stability and expertise. What we are looking for: Public Sector Experience: You must have experience working within a Local Government environment. Expert Knowledge: Deep, working knowledge of national and European data protection laws and practices, including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR. Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice for stakeholders ranging from social workers to senior directors. Risk Management: A pragmatic approach to risk, balancing the need for compliance with the Council's operational goals. Independence: The integrity to fulfill the DPO tasks independently and without conflict of interest. Why Join Us? Working through Connect2Hackney gives you a direct line to the heart of the Council. You aren't just a contractor; you are a valued partner in our mission. Hybrid Working: We offer flexible working arrangements, blending time in our offices in the heart of Hackney with remote working. Meaningful Work: Your work directly protects the most vulnerable residents in our borough. Diverse Culture: Join a Council that prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and a genuine passion for the community. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Land Charges and Property Database Officer for our client a government organisation in Wembley, London. The successful post holder will be updating the Property Database with new addresses and changes of addresses (and other associated data) - there may also be some project work involved to update incumbent data. A Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) is a local authority's definitive, central database of all land and property addresses, ensuring consistent, accurate, and up-to-date data. It uses Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRN) and adheres to BS7666 standards to improve service delivery, coordination, and efficiency. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is 3 days in office, 2 days at home; flexible on which days are in office and which are at home. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Process all incoming enquiries whether by phone, written communication (electronic or letter) or in person in a timely and efficient matter. Validate Local Land Charges enquiries and accurately and log and register new search requests. Maintain and update the Local Land Charges Statutory Register in accordance with existing, amended or new legislation for registering, deletion or amendments of all Registrations on the Land Charges Register. Undertake Official Searches of the Statutory Register and enquiry functions using the Local Land Charges and GIS systems. Liaise with other services to ensure prompt completion, verification, collation and despatch of searches. Ensure that correct payments are received, receipted, banked and logged in respect of all searches processed ensuring strict compliance with the organisation's financial procedures. Prepare, maintain and reconcile daily, weekly and monthly all fee income and searches received. Support the Senior Land Charges and Property Analyst in the provision of statistical information and management information reports. Personal Requirements: Previous database management experience - ideally working with a property database but they can be flexible as to where experience has been gained. Must have exemplary attention to detail and proven ability in accuracy of data entry. Once trained in the database, whilst there will be full support from the team, they will be expected to work under their own initiative. An appreciation of the operation of local government. Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £22.82 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Apr 04, 2026
Seasonal
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Land Charges and Property Database Officer for our client a government organisation in Wembley, London. The successful post holder will be updating the Property Database with new addresses and changes of addresses (and other associated data) - there may also be some project work involved to update incumbent data. A Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) is a local authority's definitive, central database of all land and property addresses, ensuring consistent, accurate, and up-to-date data. It uses Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRN) and adheres to BS7666 standards to improve service delivery, coordination, and efficiency. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is 3 days in office, 2 days at home; flexible on which days are in office and which are at home. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Process all incoming enquiries whether by phone, written communication (electronic or letter) or in person in a timely and efficient matter. Validate Local Land Charges enquiries and accurately and log and register new search requests. Maintain and update the Local Land Charges Statutory Register in accordance with existing, amended or new legislation for registering, deletion or amendments of all Registrations on the Land Charges Register. Undertake Official Searches of the Statutory Register and enquiry functions using the Local Land Charges and GIS systems. Liaise with other services to ensure prompt completion, verification, collation and despatch of searches. Ensure that correct payments are received, receipted, banked and logged in respect of all searches processed ensuring strict compliance with the organisation's financial procedures. Prepare, maintain and reconcile daily, weekly and monthly all fee income and searches received. Support the Senior Land Charges and Property Analyst in the provision of statistical information and management information reports. Personal Requirements: Previous database management experience - ideally working with a property database but they can be flexible as to where experience has been gained. Must have exemplary attention to detail and proven ability in accuracy of data entry. Once trained in the database, whilst there will be full support from the team, they will be expected to work under their own initiative. An appreciation of the operation of local government. Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £22.82 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Are you passionate about transforming how people travel? Do you want to shape the future of sustainable, reliable, people focused public transport across one of the fastest growing regions in the country? If so, this could be your next big challenge. The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working remotely and collaborating with colleagues in our office in Woking for a minimum of two days per week. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking Senior Transport Officer (Route Improvement) to lead a major programme of enhancements across Surrey's bus network. You'll drive improvements that make bus service more reliable, easier to use and more attractive for everyday journeys- directly supporting our Surrey Transport Plan and our Bus Service Improvement Plan. In this influential role, you will lead the end to end corridor studies that shape our future investment programme, working collaboratively to identify infrastructure improvements that delivers real and measurable benefits to passengers and our bus operators. This is a role with real impact: your work will help increase bus ridership, reduce car dependency, and support Surrey's wider environmental and economic ambitions. You'll be at the heart of this bridging strategy and delivery and making change happen on the ground. What You'll Be Doing: Leading bus corridor improvement studies to develop a prioritised, costed programme of interventions Using data, evidence and engagement to identify opportunities that improve reliability, journey times, passenger accessibility and the customer experience Working closely with stakeholders across transport providers, central government, and internal colleagues Support funding bids for bus priority and infrastructure improvements About You We're looking for someone who brings a mix of technical public transport insight, collaborative working style and strong project delivery skills. You'll be motivated by challenge, comfortable navigating complexity and passionate about creating public transport systems that work for people and communities. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A degree (transport, planning, engineering, geography, built environment) or equivalent professional experience Experience working with public transport providers Strong project management skills and a proven track record of delivery Practical experience of scheme identification and development in a highways or public transport setting Excellent communication, influencing and problem solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners To apply, we request that you submit a CV and personal statement. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact David Ligertwood via email at The advert closes on the 26th April 2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about transforming how people travel? Do you want to shape the future of sustainable, reliable, people focused public transport across one of the fastest growing regions in the country? If so, this could be your next big challenge. The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working remotely and collaborating with colleagues in our office in Woking for a minimum of two days per week. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking Senior Transport Officer (Route Improvement) to lead a major programme of enhancements across Surrey's bus network. You'll drive improvements that make bus service more reliable, easier to use and more attractive for everyday journeys- directly supporting our Surrey Transport Plan and our Bus Service Improvement Plan. In this influential role, you will lead the end to end corridor studies that shape our future investment programme, working collaboratively to identify infrastructure improvements that delivers real and measurable benefits to passengers and our bus operators. This is a role with real impact: your work will help increase bus ridership, reduce car dependency, and support Surrey's wider environmental and economic ambitions. You'll be at the heart of this bridging strategy and delivery and making change happen on the ground. What You'll Be Doing: Leading bus corridor improvement studies to develop a prioritised, costed programme of interventions Using data, evidence and engagement to identify opportunities that improve reliability, journey times, passenger accessibility and the customer experience Working closely with stakeholders across transport providers, central government, and internal colleagues Support funding bids for bus priority and infrastructure improvements About You We're looking for someone who brings a mix of technical public transport insight, collaborative working style and strong project delivery skills. You'll be motivated by challenge, comfortable navigating complexity and passionate about creating public transport systems that work for people and communities. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A degree (transport, planning, engineering, geography, built environment) or equivalent professional experience Experience working with public transport providers Strong project management skills and a proven track record of delivery Practical experience of scheme identification and development in a highways or public transport setting Excellent communication, influencing and problem solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners To apply, we request that you submit a CV and personal statement. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact David Ligertwood via email at The advert closes on the 26th April 2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
The starting salary for this role is £33,552 based on a 36-hour week. We are excited to be recruiting two Works Communication Officers to join our fantastic team based at Merrow Highway Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford. These roles are hybrid, requiring two days per week at Surrey Highways Merrow Depot, where you will be co located with our partners and contractors. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff). Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. A generous local government salary related pension. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Surrey County Council maintains around 3,000 miles of roads, and with increasing demands and tighter budgets, keeping our network safe, reliable and well managed has never been more important. We're looking for two talented Works Communications Officers to join our high performing Works Communication Team, helping to develop effective communications for residents, stakeholders and council members about planned works across the county. In this role, you'll play a key part in creating clear, timely and impactful messages using a range of communication channels to help our 1.1 million residents and stakeholders plan ahead and minimise disruption caused by roadworks. If you're proactive, organised and passionate about helping people stay informed and moving smoothly across Surrey, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Plan, develop and deliver impactful communications that explain planned works clearly and accurately to our residents and stakeholders. Manage, monitor and cross check detailed works programmes in order to pull out key information to inform communications. Work closely with highways engineers to ensure information is accurate and on schedule using supplier information maps and live information of multiple works schemes. Produce a wide range of resident-facing content including letters, emails, road signs, and social media posts. Support the smooth flow of information across customer services, operational teams, councillors, and community stakeholders. Manage multiple projects at once with ever changing deadlines and to be able to work independently using your own initiative to solve problems. Deal with a high volume of customer enquiries and be able to quickly develop responses using information from colleagues, partners and stakeholders. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A background in customer communications or project management with an eye for detail and a strong work ethic. A methodical approach with proven project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at once. Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and picking things up quickly. Experience using CRM and digital systems to manage and progress resident enquiries. The communication skills to work collaboratively with busy technical teams and external stakeholders including local councillors. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Describe a communications project you managed where your communication skills directly contributed to a better or more successful outcome. Give an example of a project you have managed involving multiple service providers and stakeholders. How did you manage the flow of information to keep the project on track, and how did you handle changing deadlines? Describe a situation where you built strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. How did these relationships contribute to the project's success? Describe a time you had to communicate complex or technical information to a non technical audience. Explain your approach and the communication channels you used. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th April 2026 with interviews planned to follow. A standard DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB check will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £33,552 based on a 36-hour week. We are excited to be recruiting two Works Communication Officers to join our fantastic team based at Merrow Highway Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford. These roles are hybrid, requiring two days per week at Surrey Highways Merrow Depot, where you will be co located with our partners and contractors. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff). Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. A generous local government salary related pension. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Surrey County Council maintains around 3,000 miles of roads, and with increasing demands and tighter budgets, keeping our network safe, reliable and well managed has never been more important. We're looking for two talented Works Communications Officers to join our high performing Works Communication Team, helping to develop effective communications for residents, stakeholders and council members about planned works across the county. In this role, you'll play a key part in creating clear, timely and impactful messages using a range of communication channels to help our 1.1 million residents and stakeholders plan ahead and minimise disruption caused by roadworks. If you're proactive, organised and passionate about helping people stay informed and moving smoothly across Surrey, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Plan, develop and deliver impactful communications that explain planned works clearly and accurately to our residents and stakeholders. Manage, monitor and cross check detailed works programmes in order to pull out key information to inform communications. Work closely with highways engineers to ensure information is accurate and on schedule using supplier information maps and live information of multiple works schemes. Produce a wide range of resident-facing content including letters, emails, road signs, and social media posts. Support the smooth flow of information across customer services, operational teams, councillors, and community stakeholders. Manage multiple projects at once with ever changing deadlines and to be able to work independently using your own initiative to solve problems. Deal with a high volume of customer enquiries and be able to quickly develop responses using information from colleagues, partners and stakeholders. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A background in customer communications or project management with an eye for detail and a strong work ethic. A methodical approach with proven project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at once. Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and picking things up quickly. Experience using CRM and digital systems to manage and progress resident enquiries. The communication skills to work collaboratively with busy technical teams and external stakeholders including local councillors. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Describe a communications project you managed where your communication skills directly contributed to a better or more successful outcome. Give an example of a project you have managed involving multiple service providers and stakeholders. How did you manage the flow of information to keep the project on track, and how did you handle changing deadlines? Describe a situation where you built strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. How did these relationships contribute to the project's success? Describe a time you had to communicate complex or technical information to a non technical audience. Explain your approach and the communication channels you used. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th April 2026 with interviews planned to follow. A standard DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB check will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job Title: Customer Support Advisor (Accommodation Services) Location: Reading Job Purpose: This role provides high-quality frontline customer service to residents in a managed accommodation setting, ensuring a positive living experience. Responsibilities include supporting bookings, coordinating property maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues to maximise occupancy and streamline tenant processes. Key Accountabilities: Support the generation of income by maximising bookings and occupancy, working alongside colleagues to promote available accommodation. Serve as the first point of contact for resident enquiries via phone, email, and in person. Advise on accommodation options and guide prospective residents through the application process. Assist with move-in and move-out procedures, including compliance checks and financial transactions. Maintain high service standards by addressing resident concerns promptly and escalating issues as needed. Collaborate with colleagues to advertise vacancies, ensure smooth tenant transitions, and optimise occupancy. Manage room bookings and maintain accurate occupancy records. Process and track maintenance requests, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely resolutions. Conduct property inspections and health & safety checks, ensuring compliance with tenancy regulations. Maintain accurate data entry in housing systems to track resident information and property status. Assist with financial transactions, including deposit processing, rent collection, and invoice management. Liaise with external partners to support accommodation needs and gather feedback for service improvements. Support the management team with complaint investigations and service improvement initiatives. Promote a culture of compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction within the accommodation scheme. General Responsibilities: Uphold organisational values, fostering trust, transparency, inclusion, and employee wellbeing. Prioritise health and safety in all decision-making. Participate in learning and development opportunities to enhance personal effectiveness and performance. Undertake additional duties as required to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. Knowledge and Skills: Essential: Strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask and manage administrative processes efficiently. Proficiency in housing management systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable: Experience in accommodation, property management, or hospitality services. Knowledge of tenancy agreements, housing regulations, and compliance standards. Familiarity with financial processing, including rent and deposit transactions. Understanding of health and safety regulations in a residential setting. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Apr 03, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Customer Support Advisor (Accommodation Services) Location: Reading Job Purpose: This role provides high-quality frontline customer service to residents in a managed accommodation setting, ensuring a positive living experience. Responsibilities include supporting bookings, coordinating property maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues to maximise occupancy and streamline tenant processes. Key Accountabilities: Support the generation of income by maximising bookings and occupancy, working alongside colleagues to promote available accommodation. Serve as the first point of contact for resident enquiries via phone, email, and in person. Advise on accommodation options and guide prospective residents through the application process. Assist with move-in and move-out procedures, including compliance checks and financial transactions. Maintain high service standards by addressing resident concerns promptly and escalating issues as needed. Collaborate with colleagues to advertise vacancies, ensure smooth tenant transitions, and optimise occupancy. Manage room bookings and maintain accurate occupancy records. Process and track maintenance requests, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely resolutions. Conduct property inspections and health & safety checks, ensuring compliance with tenancy regulations. Maintain accurate data entry in housing systems to track resident information and property status. Assist with financial transactions, including deposit processing, rent collection, and invoice management. Liaise with external partners to support accommodation needs and gather feedback for service improvements. Support the management team with complaint investigations and service improvement initiatives. Promote a culture of compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction within the accommodation scheme. General Responsibilities: Uphold organisational values, fostering trust, transparency, inclusion, and employee wellbeing. Prioritise health and safety in all decision-making. Participate in learning and development opportunities to enhance personal effectiveness and performance. Undertake additional duties as required to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. Knowledge and Skills: Essential: Strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask and manage administrative processes efficiently. Proficiency in housing management systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable: Experience in accommodation, property management, or hospitality services. Knowledge of tenancy agreements, housing regulations, and compliance standards. Familiarity with financial processing, including rent and deposit transactions. Understanding of health and safety regulations in a residential setting. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
A rare opportunity has arisen to join The Place, a global leader in contemporary dance, as Chief Financial Officer at a pivotal moment of growth, investment and strategic transformation. The Place champions creativity, innovation and inclusivity through dance. From world-class touring programmes and the training of exceptional artists at the renowned London Contemporary Dance School, to extensive outreach initiatives and accessible community classes, As the organisation approaches its 60th anniversary, this is an exciting time to join during a period of ambitious growth and transformation. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive, Clare Connor, the CFO will play a pivotal leadership role within the organisation. You will lead the Finance, HR and Operations teams, acting as a key strategic partner to the senior leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Place, contributing to major strategic initiatives including capital development and expansion projects. Key Responsibilities: Act as the Chief Executive s principal financial adviser, shaping organisational strategy through insight, modelling and commercial analysis Provide leadership across Finance, HR and Operations (Estates, IT and Visitor Services), ensuring alignment and efficiency across all enabling functions Lead long-term financial strategy, including multi-year planning and scenario modelling Drive digital innovation across finance and operational functions Deliver robust financial appraisal for estates decisions, including major capital programmes Provide financial leadership for commercial activities Oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes Ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting and high-quality management information About You You will be a: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience Strong business partner with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior level You will have an interest in the creative industries and the mission of The Place. Experience or exposure to the charity, arts, culture or higher education sectors is advantageous but not essential Candidates stepping up into their first CFO role are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 per annum Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays Hybrid working with office-working from central London office Theatre ticket allowance and free and discounted access to evening classes Weekly staff Pilates/Yoga class Subsidised café and bar prices Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Wellbeing in the Arts Payment for relevant professional fees / membership Ivy Rock Partners has been exclusively retained to manage this appointment. For a confidential discussion about the role and opportunity, please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
A rare opportunity has arisen to join The Place, a global leader in contemporary dance, as Chief Financial Officer at a pivotal moment of growth, investment and strategic transformation. The Place champions creativity, innovation and inclusivity through dance. From world-class touring programmes and the training of exceptional artists at the renowned London Contemporary Dance School, to extensive outreach initiatives and accessible community classes, As the organisation approaches its 60th anniversary, this is an exciting time to join during a period of ambitious growth and transformation. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive, Clare Connor, the CFO will play a pivotal leadership role within the organisation. You will lead the Finance, HR and Operations teams, acting as a key strategic partner to the senior leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Place, contributing to major strategic initiatives including capital development and expansion projects. Key Responsibilities: Act as the Chief Executive s principal financial adviser, shaping organisational strategy through insight, modelling and commercial analysis Provide leadership across Finance, HR and Operations (Estates, IT and Visitor Services), ensuring alignment and efficiency across all enabling functions Lead long-term financial strategy, including multi-year planning and scenario modelling Drive digital innovation across finance and operational functions Deliver robust financial appraisal for estates decisions, including major capital programmes Provide financial leadership for commercial activities Oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes Ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting and high-quality management information About You You will be a: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience Strong business partner with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior level You will have an interest in the creative industries and the mission of The Place. Experience or exposure to the charity, arts, culture or higher education sectors is advantageous but not essential Candidates stepping up into their first CFO role are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 per annum Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays Hybrid working with office-working from central London office Theatre ticket allowance and free and discounted access to evening classes Weekly staff Pilates/Yoga class Subsidised café and bar prices Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Wellbeing in the Arts Payment for relevant professional fees / membership Ivy Rock Partners has been exclusively retained to manage this appointment. For a confidential discussion about the role and opportunity, please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.
Energy Manager - With Local Authority. initially 3 months , with possible extension. WFH upto 3 days per week ( dependant on in person meetings that week ) Rate per day , guide is 300.00 to 350.00 per day Umbrella. if candidate ticks all boxes there could be some flexibility. Purpose and impact: To be principal expert on energy provision and management, leading work on effectively securing and managing energy for the Council and its partners, and on the development and implementation of programmes and strategies that will support the Council with reaching net zero. You will work closely with officers, contractors, stakeholders and elected members to ensure that the highest standards are achieved within the constraints of time and budget. This role includes the responsibilities listed below: Lead and direct the Energy team, overseeing the strategic work plan to ensure that services are proactively and collaboratively delivered on behalf of the client Establish appropriate project management and reporting arrangements, including regular reports and briefings for key staff, senior officers and Members to ensure that the programme is progressed and implemented according to agreed agendas and targets and within agreed budgets and timescales. Monitor and report on key environmental data to support performance management, decision making and target setting. Manage Council's utilities contracts to ensure compliance and effectiveness. This includes: Procuring and managing contracts that will achieve best value for the client while supporting the efforts to achieve net zero by 2030. Plan, monitor, regulate and manage energy use in Council's estate. Ensure that the Council is adopting best practice and complying with its statutory and regulatory roles. Setting and managing yearly utilities budgets. Ensuring all bills are processed on time to avoid penalties and third parties are recharged for their share of utilities consumption. Manage the Council's Estate Climate Strategy. This includes: Monitoring, reviewing and updating the Strategy and associated action plan to ensure they are fit for purpose and that appropriate progress is being made against delivery aims. Sustain a team and working environment capable of meeting the programme objectives. Developing, project managing and implementing energy efficiency programmes to help the Client achieve energy savings, decarbonise estate and meet budgets. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 03, 2026
Contractor
Energy Manager - With Local Authority. initially 3 months , with possible extension. WFH upto 3 days per week ( dependant on in person meetings that week ) Rate per day , guide is 300.00 to 350.00 per day Umbrella. if candidate ticks all boxes there could be some flexibility. Purpose and impact: To be principal expert on energy provision and management, leading work on effectively securing and managing energy for the Council and its partners, and on the development and implementation of programmes and strategies that will support the Council with reaching net zero. You will work closely with officers, contractors, stakeholders and elected members to ensure that the highest standards are achieved within the constraints of time and budget. This role includes the responsibilities listed below: Lead and direct the Energy team, overseeing the strategic work plan to ensure that services are proactively and collaboratively delivered on behalf of the client Establish appropriate project management and reporting arrangements, including regular reports and briefings for key staff, senior officers and Members to ensure that the programme is progressed and implemented according to agreed agendas and targets and within agreed budgets and timescales. Monitor and report on key environmental data to support performance management, decision making and target setting. Manage Council's utilities contracts to ensure compliance and effectiveness. This includes: Procuring and managing contracts that will achieve best value for the client while supporting the efforts to achieve net zero by 2030. Plan, monitor, regulate and manage energy use in Council's estate. Ensure that the Council is adopting best practice and complying with its statutory and regulatory roles. Setting and managing yearly utilities budgets. Ensuring all bills are processed on time to avoid penalties and third parties are recharged for their share of utilities consumption. Manage the Council's Estate Climate Strategy. This includes: Monitoring, reviewing and updating the Strategy and associated action plan to ensure they are fit for purpose and that appropriate progress is being made against delivery aims. Sustain a team and working environment capable of meeting the programme objectives. Developing, project managing and implementing energy efficiency programmes to help the Client achieve energy savings, decarbonise estate and meet budgets. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
JOB ROLE: Premises Facilities Manager HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm SALARY: 16 - 18 per hour LOCATION: Burgess Hill Must be a car driver DURATION: Temp to Perm DUTIES INCLUDE; Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the estates function, ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Provide strategic leadership for estates, health & safety, and compliance, embedding strong processes and assurance measures across all locations. Manage and support Premises Officers and the Estates Business Support Assistant, ensuring effective allocation of tasks and performance oversight. Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and professional consultants (including surveyors and facilities teams). Lead on maintenance scheduling, compliance programmes, lettings safety, fleet management, and contractor performance monitoring. Utilise data, systems, and professional insight to maintain operational control, anticipate challenges, and reduce reactive interventions. Person Specification: Hands-on experience in a trade discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, building, carpentry, or engineering), with the ability to manage technical projects and advise on building systems. Proven track record in estates or facilities management, ideally within a multi-site or complex setting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain composed and decisive under pressure. Solid understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance Exceptional organisational, communication, and team management abilities. Next steps: Apply today, the client is looking for someone to start immediately! Please apply today with your up to date CV If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable to the role a Criminal Record Check at the appropriate level for the role will be required prior to commencing employment. Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team: Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice Weekly pay Pension scheme option (with employer contributions) 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual) Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 03, 2026
Contractor
JOB ROLE: Premises Facilities Manager HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm SALARY: 16 - 18 per hour LOCATION: Burgess Hill Must be a car driver DURATION: Temp to Perm DUTIES INCLUDE; Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the estates function, ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Provide strategic leadership for estates, health & safety, and compliance, embedding strong processes and assurance measures across all locations. Manage and support Premises Officers and the Estates Business Support Assistant, ensuring effective allocation of tasks and performance oversight. Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and professional consultants (including surveyors and facilities teams). Lead on maintenance scheduling, compliance programmes, lettings safety, fleet management, and contractor performance monitoring. Utilise data, systems, and professional insight to maintain operational control, anticipate challenges, and reduce reactive interventions. Person Specification: Hands-on experience in a trade discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, building, carpentry, or engineering), with the ability to manage technical projects and advise on building systems. Proven track record in estates or facilities management, ideally within a multi-site or complex setting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain composed and decisive under pressure. Solid understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance Exceptional organisational, communication, and team management abilities. Next steps: Apply today, the client is looking for someone to start immediately! Please apply today with your up to date CV If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable to the role a Criminal Record Check at the appropriate level for the role will be required prior to commencing employment. Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team: Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice Weekly pay Pension scheme option (with employer contributions) 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual) Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Acorn Early Years Foundation is a charitable social enterprise providing high quality, inclusive, early years care and education. The organisation has grown organically over 36 years and now operates 18 day nurseries as well as out-of-school and holiday clubs, forest schools and nature kindergartens. It also offers an early years catering service, and training and consultancy. It aspires to be a thought leader within the early years sector, in modelling sustainable, ethical practices, and is steadily increasing its social impact. Role The role holder will work in the Central Support Team and provide essential analytical, research, and operational support across all sustainability workstreams. Reporting to the Sustainability Lead, the role holder will work closely with them to help develop and accelerate our organisation s sustainability progress by developing methods to enable regular sustainability reporting, providing evidence-based insights, and proactively supporting continuous improvement in sustainability initiatives. Responsibility Key responsibilities include: Data, Reporting & Measurement Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly sustainability dashboards covering energy, waste, water, travel, procurement, and other key metrics. Work with the Sustainability Lead to design and refine reporting templates, KPIs, and data collection processes. Input and validate data in the carbon accounting system on a monthly/quarterly basis. Support the preparation of carbon footprint reports, ESG disclosures, and compliance related submissions. Support with consistent, accurate tracking of sustainability performance across all sites. Improve the organisation s scope of social impact data and its collection, to support annual reporting. Provide cross departmental assistance with data insights and data collection across the Central Support Team. Research, Benchmarking & Evidence Gathering Conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate sustainable practices. Research suppliers, materials, technologies, and best practices to inform decision making. Prepare concise insights packs that help the Sustainability Lead make informed decisions. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Identify emerging sustainability opportunities and approaches. Support pilot projects and help evaluate their outcomes. Contribute ideas that strengthen our long term sustainability strategy and operational performance. Expectations Essential: A passionate and driven approach toward driving sustainability within the organisation Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly in written and visual formats Advanced IT literacy Curiosity and initiative to learn new tools and systems Highly organised with good time-management skills and ability to work to multiple deadlines Strong attention to detail Desirable Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, or a related discipline Proven work experience within a similar role Understanding of core sustainability concepts such as climate change mitigation, carbon footprint, resource efficiency, circular economy, ESG principles and Sustainable Development Goals Awareness of current sustainability trends, technologies, and best practices An interest or experience in education or working with children would be beneficial, as it may support with the context of the work Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Acorn Early Years Foundation is a charitable social enterprise providing high quality, inclusive, early years care and education. The organisation has grown organically over 36 years and now operates 18 day nurseries as well as out-of-school and holiday clubs, forest schools and nature kindergartens. It also offers an early years catering service, and training and consultancy. It aspires to be a thought leader within the early years sector, in modelling sustainable, ethical practices, and is steadily increasing its social impact. Role The role holder will work in the Central Support Team and provide essential analytical, research, and operational support across all sustainability workstreams. Reporting to the Sustainability Lead, the role holder will work closely with them to help develop and accelerate our organisation s sustainability progress by developing methods to enable regular sustainability reporting, providing evidence-based insights, and proactively supporting continuous improvement in sustainability initiatives. Responsibility Key responsibilities include: Data, Reporting & Measurement Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly sustainability dashboards covering energy, waste, water, travel, procurement, and other key metrics. Work with the Sustainability Lead to design and refine reporting templates, KPIs, and data collection processes. Input and validate data in the carbon accounting system on a monthly/quarterly basis. Support the preparation of carbon footprint reports, ESG disclosures, and compliance related submissions. Support with consistent, accurate tracking of sustainability performance across all sites. Improve the organisation s scope of social impact data and its collection, to support annual reporting. Provide cross departmental assistance with data insights and data collection across the Central Support Team. Research, Benchmarking & Evidence Gathering Conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate sustainable practices. Research suppliers, materials, technologies, and best practices to inform decision making. Prepare concise insights packs that help the Sustainability Lead make informed decisions. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Identify emerging sustainability opportunities and approaches. Support pilot projects and help evaluate their outcomes. Contribute ideas that strengthen our long term sustainability strategy and operational performance. Expectations Essential: A passionate and driven approach toward driving sustainability within the organisation Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly in written and visual formats Advanced IT literacy Curiosity and initiative to learn new tools and systems Highly organised with good time-management skills and ability to work to multiple deadlines Strong attention to detail Desirable Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, or a related discipline Proven work experience within a similar role Understanding of core sustainability concepts such as climate change mitigation, carbon footprint, resource efficiency, circular economy, ESG principles and Sustainable Development Goals Awareness of current sustainability trends, technologies, and best practices An interest or experience in education or working with children would be beneficial, as it may support with the context of the work Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April.
Bristol As a Principal Commercial Officer, you will manage Domestic Commercial contracts, through the contract life cycle from bidding and negotiation to execution and closure Salary: Circa £48 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The opportunity is to join an active, involved and motivated team committed to delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other customers, Business Winning - Being a key player in the winning of new contracts and agreements of medium to high complexity. Supporting the full Route to Contract and protecting MBDA's business interests, you will work in a multi-functional team in the Bidding process to generate proposals including reviewing and drafting contract terms and support senior commercial staff on major new business campaigns. Negotiations - With support, gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance within agreed boundaries. Contract Management - Being a vital part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets its promises to our customer on our Contracts. Includes change management, problem solving and administration. Commercial Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifying potential risks and opportunities associated with bids and contracts and working with various departments to develop mitigation strategies. Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers & industry partners, focusing on collaboration. Being the interface with internal project team(s) providing commercial advice Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including reporting to senior management on the progress of your portfolio of work. Representing the commercial team in progress/reviews and/or customer meetings. Working under pressure to achieve deadlines. Day-to-day administration and maintenance of the Commercial Information Systems. Promoting best practice and functional excellence. You may have some supervisory/guidance over more junior staff including graduates and business apprentices What we're looking for from you: Advanced negotiation skills and interpersonal skills. Good process and change management. Experience of managing more complex, high value contracts. Effective team behaviours, influencing and team working skills. Experienced in a broad range of commercial issues and skills including bidding and contract management skills throughout the contract lifecycle. Commercial understanding from customer through to supplier. Awareness and practical applicability of Intellectual Property and its protection. Good understanding of contract law and its applicability. Ability to draft or modify terms and conditions. Understanding Liabilities and mitigating Risk. Awareness of Import and Export restrictions and licencing requirements. Ability to understand and use pricing and costing models. Good Knowledge of IT and Business Tools including SAP Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Bristol As a Principal Commercial Officer, you will manage Domestic Commercial contracts, through the contract life cycle from bidding and negotiation to execution and closure Salary: Circa £48 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The opportunity is to join an active, involved and motivated team committed to delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other customers, Business Winning - Being a key player in the winning of new contracts and agreements of medium to high complexity. Supporting the full Route to Contract and protecting MBDA's business interests, you will work in a multi-functional team in the Bidding process to generate proposals including reviewing and drafting contract terms and support senior commercial staff on major new business campaigns. Negotiations - With support, gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance within agreed boundaries. Contract Management - Being a vital part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets its promises to our customer on our Contracts. Includes change management, problem solving and administration. Commercial Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifying potential risks and opportunities associated with bids and contracts and working with various departments to develop mitigation strategies. Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers & industry partners, focusing on collaboration. Being the interface with internal project team(s) providing commercial advice Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including reporting to senior management on the progress of your portfolio of work. Representing the commercial team in progress/reviews and/or customer meetings. Working under pressure to achieve deadlines. Day-to-day administration and maintenance of the Commercial Information Systems. Promoting best practice and functional excellence. You may have some supervisory/guidance over more junior staff including graduates and business apprentices What we're looking for from you: Advanced negotiation skills and interpersonal skills. Good process and change management. Experience of managing more complex, high value contracts. Effective team behaviours, influencing and team working skills. Experienced in a broad range of commercial issues and skills including bidding and contract management skills throughout the contract lifecycle. Commercial understanding from customer through to supplier. Awareness and practical applicability of Intellectual Property and its protection. Good understanding of contract law and its applicability. Ability to draft or modify terms and conditions. Understanding Liabilities and mitigating Risk. Awareness of Import and Export restrictions and licencing requirements. Ability to understand and use pricing and costing models. Good Knowledge of IT and Business Tools including SAP Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Transforming the digital products supporting our Functions is a critical enabler of success. This is a dynamic environment, and as such the Product Owner will be crucial in helping to define the digitally enabled future of Global Risk function at BCG. To help execute this transformation, we are seeking a Product Owner that will lead the digitization of our Global Risk Control Monitoring capabilities. The Product Owner will take end-to-end ownership of Sprint goals, set product roadmap and vision, and drive value realization by translating the customer voice from Risk and across various functions to shape priorities, backlog, product features, and drive innovation for our functional partners. These products include custom dashboards and analytics to track, manage and enable cross-functional teams to take action on emerging and systemic risks. Global Risk Control Monitoring is essential to a wide stakeholder group from Global Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, HR and other business functions. The product owner will engage with stakeholders at all levels of seniority and ensure the minimum standards are clear, measures align and evolve with Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and stakeholder priorities, appropriate data is acquired and maintained, and that data-driven insights are surfaced intuitively so that individual risk owners to take quick and clear action to address risk. Working with a cross-functional squad, you will coordinate closely with your Portfolio Lead to stay aligned on business goals and make sure you are progressing and delivering against them. You will also represent the voices of two distinct customer groups: (I) The Global Risk Function, including CRO priorities, and (II) Front-Line functional Risk Owners who take actions to manage and mitigate various risks across BCG. A successful Product Owner will effectively communicate the needs of these customer groups to drive a shared understanding across the team. To get this work done, you will own and prioritize the backlog of user stories that your Squad members will use to inform their work, and be responsible for supporting and motivating your squad members as a highly-effective team. Among your responsibilities, you will: Deliver business results and customer value Ensure that the product build is iterative and release new features to create customer value Track adoption and performance to inform future work Deliver on specific and measurable KPIs to be defined for your Product(s) Manage relevant budget processes and supporting Portfolio Lead in annual funding process Represent the voice of two distinct customer groups: Engage cross-functional group of front-line Risk Owners to understand where and how to best surface Risk Controls insights to intuitively manage risk and drive action Partner with the Global Risk team to understand emerging requirements (e.g. new legislation, policy changes, or other emergent risks) and ensure they're captured within our suite of Monitoring Controls Align with Data, BI&A and a cross-functional teams that own the data behind Risk Measures to understand and plan for any changes related to data structure or ingestion frameworks Pro-actively seek customer feedback and leverage both empirical and qualitative data to assess adoption, performance and inform prioritization of new measures, features, and alerts Determine tradeoffs involving customer value, cost, and speed to execution Facilitate product demos to empower Portfolio team with real-time feedback from customers Oversee outcome delivered by the Squad Prioritize work through a well-organized backlog of user stories and clearly communicating what needs to be done and by when Define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria based on business & customer needs Support and enable the Squad to get its work done Regularly engage with the Squad to offer feedback on work-in-progress and clarify requirements Engage with Tech Area Lead and Portfolio Lead regarding resourcing and functional engagement Provide feedback as part of performance management of Squad members and other members of the Portfolio Set an overall vision to direct and inform the Squad's work Work closely with the Product Portfolio Lead to understand and drive alignment on the Portfolio's business strategy, goals, and objectives Translate Portfolio objectives into a clear vision (e.g., via KPIs, sprint goals) for your Squad to inform the creation and prioritization of the Squad's backlog of work Share information about the Squad's output and priorities with other Product Owners to ensure alignment across the organization Enable the organization's new way of working Model behaviors to support the organization's transformation to a new way of working Actively create and maintain a Squad culture based on the organization and Agile behaviors Provide informal and formal feedback within context of larger performance management system YOU'RE GOOD AT Visualizing Data and Insights to drive intuitive action across multiple customer groups Being customer-focused and dedicated to understanding customer needs and requirements Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Leading, directing, and empowering team members without formal management authority Acting as a connector to bring together multiple Customer voices into a single product Working with ambiguous requirements and multi-disciplinary teams Influencing stakeholders up to the senior levels of the organization Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Looking for opportunities to innovate and get things done better and faster What You'll Bring Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner A passion for Risk and compliance topics 7+ years' relevant experience in Digital Products / IT organizations Familiarity with reporting tools, Data Lakes, and Data Marts Understanding of Agile principles and ways of working Understanding of technology enabled business transformation, Digital transformation, Organizational transformation, and delivering enterprise-level IT and Digital projects Divergent thinker who can converge ideas into tangible products Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Experience in consulting is a plus Who You'll Work With Global Risk as a customer, translating its voice and emergent needs (e.g. new measures / regulations) into user stories Cross-functional front-line action owners as a customer regarding their workflows to understand how, where, and when to surface insights to drive intuitive action around Risk Squad members to ensure they have a shared understanding of the work Scrum Leads, who act as your right hand to remove impediments assist with Agile ceremonies Other Product Owners within BCG, to unlock data needs, share best practices and ensure alignment between squads Agile Coaches for guidance on Agile ways of working and to promote agility within your team Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leaders for technical solutioning and delivery Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Transforming the digital products supporting our Functions is a critical enabler of success. This is a dynamic environment, and as such the Product Owner will be crucial in helping to define the digitally enabled future of Global Risk function at BCG. To help execute this transformation, we are seeking a Product Owner that will lead the digitization of our Global Risk Control Monitoring capabilities. The Product Owner will take end-to-end ownership of Sprint goals, set product roadmap and vision, and drive value realization by translating the customer voice from Risk and across various functions to shape priorities, backlog, product features, and drive innovation for our functional partners. These products include custom dashboards and analytics to track, manage and enable cross-functional teams to take action on emerging and systemic risks. Global Risk Control Monitoring is essential to a wide stakeholder group from Global Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, HR and other business functions. The product owner will engage with stakeholders at all levels of seniority and ensure the minimum standards are clear, measures align and evolve with Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and stakeholder priorities, appropriate data is acquired and maintained, and that data-driven insights are surfaced intuitively so that individual risk owners to take quick and clear action to address risk. Working with a cross-functional squad, you will coordinate closely with your Portfolio Lead to stay aligned on business goals and make sure you are progressing and delivering against them. You will also represent the voices of two distinct customer groups: (I) The Global Risk Function, including CRO priorities, and (II) Front-Line functional Risk Owners who take actions to manage and mitigate various risks across BCG. A successful Product Owner will effectively communicate the needs of these customer groups to drive a shared understanding across the team. To get this work done, you will own and prioritize the backlog of user stories that your Squad members will use to inform their work, and be responsible for supporting and motivating your squad members as a highly-effective team. Among your responsibilities, you will: Deliver business results and customer value Ensure that the product build is iterative and release new features to create customer value Track adoption and performance to inform future work Deliver on specific and measurable KPIs to be defined for your Product(s) Manage relevant budget processes and supporting Portfolio Lead in annual funding process Represent the voice of two distinct customer groups: Engage cross-functional group of front-line Risk Owners to understand where and how to best surface Risk Controls insights to intuitively manage risk and drive action Partner with the Global Risk team to understand emerging requirements (e.g. new legislation, policy changes, or other emergent risks) and ensure they're captured within our suite of Monitoring Controls Align with Data, BI&A and a cross-functional teams that own the data behind Risk Measures to understand and plan for any changes related to data structure or ingestion frameworks Pro-actively seek customer feedback and leverage both empirical and qualitative data to assess adoption, performance and inform prioritization of new measures, features, and alerts Determine tradeoffs involving customer value, cost, and speed to execution Facilitate product demos to empower Portfolio team with real-time feedback from customers Oversee outcome delivered by the Squad Prioritize work through a well-organized backlog of user stories and clearly communicating what needs to be done and by when Define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria based on business & customer needs Support and enable the Squad to get its work done Regularly engage with the Squad to offer feedback on work-in-progress and clarify requirements Engage with Tech Area Lead and Portfolio Lead regarding resourcing and functional engagement Provide feedback as part of performance management of Squad members and other members of the Portfolio Set an overall vision to direct and inform the Squad's work Work closely with the Product Portfolio Lead to understand and drive alignment on the Portfolio's business strategy, goals, and objectives Translate Portfolio objectives into a clear vision (e.g., via KPIs, sprint goals) for your Squad to inform the creation and prioritization of the Squad's backlog of work Share information about the Squad's output and priorities with other Product Owners to ensure alignment across the organization Enable the organization's new way of working Model behaviors to support the organization's transformation to a new way of working Actively create and maintain a Squad culture based on the organization and Agile behaviors Provide informal and formal feedback within context of larger performance management system YOU'RE GOOD AT Visualizing Data and Insights to drive intuitive action across multiple customer groups Being customer-focused and dedicated to understanding customer needs and requirements Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Leading, directing, and empowering team members without formal management authority Acting as a connector to bring together multiple Customer voices into a single product Working with ambiguous requirements and multi-disciplinary teams Influencing stakeholders up to the senior levels of the organization Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Looking for opportunities to innovate and get things done better and faster What You'll Bring Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner A passion for Risk and compliance topics 7+ years' relevant experience in Digital Products / IT organizations Familiarity with reporting tools, Data Lakes, and Data Marts Understanding of Agile principles and ways of working Understanding of technology enabled business transformation, Digital transformation, Organizational transformation, and delivering enterprise-level IT and Digital projects Divergent thinker who can converge ideas into tangible products Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Experience in consulting is a plus Who You'll Work With Global Risk as a customer, translating its voice and emergent needs (e.g. new measures / regulations) into user stories Cross-functional front-line action owners as a customer regarding their workflows to understand how, where, and when to surface insights to drive intuitive action around Risk Squad members to ensure they have a shared understanding of the work Scrum Leads, who act as your right hand to remove impediments assist with Agile ceremonies Other Product Owners within BCG, to unlock data needs, share best practices and ensure alignment between squads Agile Coaches for guidance on Agile ways of working and to promote agility within your team Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leaders for technical solutioning and delivery Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Transforming the digital products supporting our Functions is a critical enabler of success. This is a dynamic environment, and as such the Product Owner will be crucial in helping to define the digitally enabled future of Global Risk function at BCG. To help execute this transformation, we are seeking a Product Owner that will lead the digitization of our Global Risk Control Monitoring capabilities. The Product Owner will take end-to-end ownership of Sprint goals, set product roadmap and vision, and drive value realization by translating the customer voice from Risk and across various functions to shape priorities, backlog, product features, and drive innovation for our functional partners. These products include custom dashboards and analytics to track, manage and enable cross-functional teams to take action on emerging and systemic risks. Global Risk Control Monitoring is essential to a wide stakeholder group from Global Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, HR and other business functions. The product owner will engage with stakeholders at all levels of seniority and ensure the minimum standards are clear, measures align and evolve with Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and stakeholder priorities, appropriate data is acquired and maintained, and that data-driven insights are surfaced intuitively so that individual risk owners to take quick and clear action to address risk. Working with a cross-functional squad, you will coordinate closely with your Portfolio Lead to stay aligned on business goals and make sure you are progressing and delivering against them. You will also represent the voices of two distinct customer groups: (I) The Global Risk Function, including CRO priorities, and (II) Front-Line functional Risk Owners who take actions to manage and mitigate various risks across BCG. A successful Product Owner will effectively communicate the needs of these customer groups to drive a shared understanding across the team. To get this work done, you will own and prioritize the backlog of user stories that your Squad members will use to inform their work, and be responsible for supporting and motivating your squad members as a highly-effective team. Among your responsibilities, you will: Deliver business results and customer value Ensure that the product build is iterative and release new features to create customer value Track adoption and performance to inform future work Deliver on specific and measurable KPIs to be defined for your Product(s) Manage relevant budget processes and supporting Portfolio Lead in annual funding process Represent the voice of two distinct customer groups: Engage cross-functional group of front-line Risk Owners to understand where and how to best surface Risk Controls insights to intuitively manage risk and drive action Partner with the Global Risk team to understand emerging requirements (e.g. new legislation, policy changes, or other emergent risks) and ensure they're captured within our suite of Monitoring Controls Align with Data, BI&A and a cross-functional teams that own the data behind Risk Measures to understand and plan for any changes related to data structure or ingestion frameworks Pro-actively seek customer feedback and leverage both empirical and qualitative data to assess adoption, performance and inform prioritization of new measures, features, and alerts Determine tradeoffs involving customer value, cost, and speed to execution Facilitate product demos to empower Portfolio team with real-time feedback from customers Oversee outcome delivered by the Squad Prioritize work through a well-organized backlog of user stories and clearly communicating what needs to be done and by when Define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria based on business & customer needs Support and enable the Squad to get its work done Regularly engage with the Squad to offer feedback on work-in-progress and clarify requirements Engage with Tech Area Lead and Portfolio Lead regarding resourcing and functional engagement Provide feedback as part of performance management of Squad members and other members of the Portfolio Set an overall vision to direct and inform the Squad's work Work closely with the Product Portfolio Lead to understand and drive alignment on the Portfolio's business strategy, goals, and objectives Translate Portfolio objectives into a clear vision (e.g., via KPIs, sprint goals) for your Squad to inform the creation and prioritization of the Squad's backlog of work Share information about the Squad's output and priorities with other Product Owners to ensure alignment across the organization Enable the organization's new way of working Model behaviors to support the organization's transformation to a new way of working Actively create and maintain a Squad culture based on the organization and Agile behaviors Provide informal and formal feedback within context of larger performance management system YOU'RE GOOD AT Visualizing Data and Insights to drive intuitive action across multiple customer groups Being customer-focused and dedicated to understanding customer needs and requirements Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Leading, directing, and empowering team members without formal management authority Acting as a connector to bring together multiple Customer voices into a single product Working with ambiguous requirements and multi-disciplinary teams Influencing stakeholders up to the senior levels of the organization Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Looking for opportunities to innovate and get things done better and faster What You'll Bring Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner A passion for Risk and compliance topics 7+ years' relevant experience in Digital Products / IT organizations Familiarity with reporting tools, Data Lakes, and Data Marts Understanding of Agile principles and ways of working Understanding of technology enabled business transformation, Digital transformation, Organizational transformation, and delivering enterprise-level IT and Digital projects Divergent thinker who can converge ideas into tangible products Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Experience in consulting is a plus Who You'll Work With Global Risk as a customer, translating its voice and emergent needs (e.g. new measures / regulations) into user stories Cross-functional front-line action owners as a customer regarding their workflows to understand how, where, and when to surface insights to drive intuitive action around Risk Squad members to ensure they have a shared understanding of the work Scrum Leads, who act as your right hand to remove impediments assist with Agile ceremonies Other Product Owners within BCG, to unlock data needs, share best practices and ensure alignment between squads Agile Coaches for guidance on Agile ways of working and to promote agility within your team Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leaders for technical solutioning and delivery Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Transforming the digital products supporting our Functions is a critical enabler of success. This is a dynamic environment, and as such the Product Owner will be crucial in helping to define the digitally enabled future of Global Risk function at BCG. To help execute this transformation, we are seeking a Product Owner that will lead the digitization of our Global Risk Control Monitoring capabilities. The Product Owner will take end-to-end ownership of Sprint goals, set product roadmap and vision, and drive value realization by translating the customer voice from Risk and across various functions to shape priorities, backlog, product features, and drive innovation for our functional partners. These products include custom dashboards and analytics to track, manage and enable cross-functional teams to take action on emerging and systemic risks. Global Risk Control Monitoring is essential to a wide stakeholder group from Global Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, HR and other business functions. The product owner will engage with stakeholders at all levels of seniority and ensure the minimum standards are clear, measures align and evolve with Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and stakeholder priorities, appropriate data is acquired and maintained, and that data-driven insights are surfaced intuitively so that individual risk owners to take quick and clear action to address risk. Working with a cross-functional squad, you will coordinate closely with your Portfolio Lead to stay aligned on business goals and make sure you are progressing and delivering against them. You will also represent the voices of two distinct customer groups: (I) The Global Risk Function, including CRO priorities, and (II) Front-Line functional Risk Owners who take actions to manage and mitigate various risks across BCG. A successful Product Owner will effectively communicate the needs of these customer groups to drive a shared understanding across the team. To get this work done, you will own and prioritize the backlog of user stories that your Squad members will use to inform their work, and be responsible for supporting and motivating your squad members as a highly-effective team. Among your responsibilities, you will: Deliver business results and customer value Ensure that the product build is iterative and release new features to create customer value Track adoption and performance to inform future work Deliver on specific and measurable KPIs to be defined for your Product(s) Manage relevant budget processes and supporting Portfolio Lead in annual funding process Represent the voice of two distinct customer groups: Engage cross-functional group of front-line Risk Owners to understand where and how to best surface Risk Controls insights to intuitively manage risk and drive action Partner with the Global Risk team to understand emerging requirements (e.g. new legislation, policy changes, or other emergent risks) and ensure they're captured within our suite of Monitoring Controls Align with Data, BI&A and a cross-functional teams that own the data behind Risk Measures to understand and plan for any changes related to data structure or ingestion frameworks Pro-actively seek customer feedback and leverage both empirical and qualitative data to assess adoption, performance and inform prioritization of new measures, features, and alerts Determine tradeoffs involving customer value, cost, and speed to execution Facilitate product demos to empower Portfolio team with real-time feedback from customers Oversee outcome delivered by the Squad Prioritize work through a well-organized backlog of user stories and clearly communicating what needs to be done and by when Define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria based on business & customer needs Support and enable the Squad to get its work done Regularly engage with the Squad to offer feedback on work-in-progress and clarify requirements Engage with Tech Area Lead and Portfolio Lead regarding resourcing and functional engagement Provide feedback as part of performance management of Squad members and other members of the Portfolio Set an overall vision to direct and inform the Squad's work Work closely with the Product Portfolio Lead to understand and drive alignment on the Portfolio's business strategy, goals, and objectives Translate Portfolio objectives into a clear vision (e.g., via KPIs, sprint goals) for your Squad to inform the creation and prioritization of the Squad's backlog of work Share information about the Squad's output and priorities with other Product Owners to ensure alignment across the organization Enable the organization's new way of working Model behaviors to support the organization's transformation to a new way of working Actively create and maintain a Squad culture based on the organization and Agile behaviors Provide informal and formal feedback within context of larger performance management system YOU'RE GOOD AT Visualizing Data and Insights to drive intuitive action across multiple customer groups Being customer-focused and dedicated to understanding customer needs and requirements Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Leading, directing, and empowering team members without formal management authority Acting as a connector to bring together multiple Customer voices into a single product Working with ambiguous requirements and multi-disciplinary teams Influencing stakeholders up to the senior levels of the organization Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Looking for opportunities to innovate and get things done better and faster What You'll Bring Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner A passion for Risk and compliance topics 7+ years' relevant experience in Digital Products / IT organizations Familiarity with reporting tools, Data Lakes, and Data Marts Understanding of Agile principles and ways of working Understanding of technology enabled business transformation, Digital transformation, Organizational transformation, and delivering enterprise-level IT and Digital projects Divergent thinker who can converge ideas into tangible products Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Experience in consulting is a plus Who You'll Work With Global Risk as a customer, translating its voice and emergent needs (e.g. new measures / regulations) into user stories Cross-functional front-line action owners as a customer regarding their workflows to understand how, where, and when to surface insights to drive intuitive action around Risk Squad members to ensure they have a shared understanding of the work Scrum Leads, who act as your right hand to remove impediments assist with Agile ceremonies Other Product Owners within BCG, to unlock data needs, share best practices and ensure alignment between squads Agile Coaches for guidance on Agile ways of working and to promote agility within your team Chapter Leads and Tech Area Leaders for technical solutioning and delivery Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Salary: £46,871 to £50,998 inclusive annual salary plus up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution Contract: Permanent Location: Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Flexible working options (including hybrid) The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in the 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 Council(s) and their senior officers and councillors. Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints. In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the Council 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 Council. Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful. Who They re Looking For They 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. Join our client in making their district carbon neutral by 2030, guided by their Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, they put the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions 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 online platform Additional Information Disability Confident: They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee 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 necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and help shape the future of their Legal Shared Service, they d love to hear from you. A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria they use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications: 12th April 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 20th April 2026 NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. REF-
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Salary: £46,871 to £50,998 inclusive annual salary plus up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution Contract: Permanent Location: Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Flexible working options (including hybrid) The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in the 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 Council(s) and their senior officers and councillors. Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints. In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the Council 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 Council. Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful. Who They re Looking For They 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. Join our client in making their district carbon neutral by 2030, guided by their Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, they put the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions 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 online platform Additional Information Disability Confident: They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee 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 necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and help shape the future of their Legal Shared Service, they d love to hear from you. A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria they use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications: 12th April 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 20th April 2026 NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. REF-
Stewardship and Events Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Stewardship and Events Officer Location England South £29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time) Ref: 160REC Part Time 22.5 hours per week we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Bristol hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a month working from the Bristol office. Contract: Permanent ABOUT THE ROLE Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement As the Stewardship and Events Officer, you will develop a new programme of events to engage and inspire our supporters. You will deliver proactive, personalised stewardship for those with the greatest capacity to give and support the creation of a Development Board to help secure higher value income for the charity. Your work will strengthen relationships and drive long term philanthropic growth. What You ll Be Doing Leading the creation and project management of a new programme of stewardship events Supporting the establishment and ongoing management of the new Fundraising Development Board. Providing administrative support to the Supporter Care Team and the Philanthropy Team. Monitoring compliance with fundraising regulations and data legislation in procedures. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating special moments to delight and surprise people. ABOUT YOU We re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don t need to meet every requirement if you feel you d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Background of working in a fundraising, supporter care, events, customer service or stewardship role within a charity or similar organisation. Skilled in leading a project, including identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders Proficiency in using project management software, identifying key performance indicators, delivery of the project, and reflective insight following. Experience in managing end to end event logistics for both virtual and in person events, including bookings, catering, venue coordination, tech setup, attendee registrations, RSVPs, on site support, and post event follow up. LIVING OUR VALUES At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we re a values driven organisation. We re looking for people who are: Always Learning curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement. Championing Equity inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. Taking Ownership proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. Delivering Together collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. WHAT WE OFFER We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. Wellbeing Support 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about Free, confidential support service available 24/7 Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme Financial Benefits Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays. Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Bike, computer and season ticket loans Discount benefits London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London). Death in Service benefit 3 x annual Salary Family Friendly Policies Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Application deadline: 23:59, 19 April 2026 Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 6th or 7th May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form. We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Stewardship and Events Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Stewardship and Events Officer Location England South £29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time) Ref: 160REC Part Time 22.5 hours per week we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Bristol hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a month working from the Bristol office. Contract: Permanent ABOUT THE ROLE Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement As the Stewardship and Events Officer, you will develop a new programme of events to engage and inspire our supporters. You will deliver proactive, personalised stewardship for those with the greatest capacity to give and support the creation of a Development Board to help secure higher value income for the charity. Your work will strengthen relationships and drive long term philanthropic growth. What You ll Be Doing Leading the creation and project management of a new programme of stewardship events Supporting the establishment and ongoing management of the new Fundraising Development Board. Providing administrative support to the Supporter Care Team and the Philanthropy Team. Monitoring compliance with fundraising regulations and data legislation in procedures. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating special moments to delight and surprise people. ABOUT YOU We re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don t need to meet every requirement if you feel you d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Background of working in a fundraising, supporter care, events, customer service or stewardship role within a charity or similar organisation. Skilled in leading a project, including identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders Proficiency in using project management software, identifying key performance indicators, delivery of the project, and reflective insight following. Experience in managing end to end event logistics for both virtual and in person events, including bookings, catering, venue coordination, tech setup, attendee registrations, RSVPs, on site support, and post event follow up. LIVING OUR VALUES At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we re a values driven organisation. We re looking for people who are: Always Learning curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement. Championing Equity inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. Taking Ownership proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. Delivering Together collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. WHAT WE OFFER We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. Wellbeing Support 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about Free, confidential support service available 24/7 Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme Financial Benefits Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays. Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Bike, computer and season ticket loans Discount benefits London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London). Death in Service benefit 3 x annual Salary Family Friendly Policies Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Application deadline: 23:59, 19 April 2026 Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 6th or 7th May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form. We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Chief Executive Part-time role - £48,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension. 15 hours per week, usually balanced across 3 or 4 days per week. Reports to Chairman. Location: Hybrid role. Must reside in Hertfordshire and be flexible to work from Welwyn village office and home as needed. Must have own transportation for occasional meetings / events all over Hertfordshire. About CPRE Hertfordshire CPRE Hertfordshire is the countryside charity for Hertfordshire. We campaign to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone. We are an independent charity federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. Our CPRE National Patron is King Charles III. Job description We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Hertfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Hertfordshire at events and through media. The role also involves management of a small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising, communications and volunteer management. This is an exciting time to join CPRE Hertfordshire, as the candidate will be able to build and influence the new long-term strategy and annual plan with our Board of Trustees in advance of 2027. The Chief Executive is responsible for: 1. Contributing to and driving the implementation of CPRE Hertfordshire s strategy. 2. Delivering effective and efficient operational performance of the charity including robust contingency arrangements. 3. Providing exceptional leadership and management of the team both paid staff and volunteers and further growing our volunteer cadre. 4. Delivering the marketing and communications strategy, including membership acquisition and retention communications, email and social media marketing. 5. Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees. 6. Devising and overseeing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members. 7. Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. 8. Overseeing our planning activities, including interaction with those in national and local government roles and community groups, and ensuring the charity keeps up to date with current national and local planning policy. 9. Attending regular meetings with national CPRE and other county branches to share knowledge, formulate one CPRE policy positions, and participate in national campaigns. 10. Ensure that the annual operating budget is met and continually look for cost savings across all lines of expenditure. 11. Ensuring that all risk factors faced by the charity in undertaking its activities are clearly understood and mitigated as appropriate. 12. Ensuring the charity keeps up to date with appropriate external best practices and maintains compliance with relevant charity commission and other regulations such as HSE and GDPR. Essential 1. Successful track record of organisational leadership from a not-for-profit sector role. 2. Demonstrable evidence of exceptional people and team leadership and management skills. 3. Good communication skills and knowledge of social media and websites to support delivery of a marketing strategy. 4. Experience presenting to large groups, taking part in media interviews and writing formal reports. 5. Experience of operational delivery, a completer-finisher. 6. Good financial management and budgeting skills. 7. Full UK driving license with access to own transportation (for occasional meetings and events around the county). 8. A passion for the countryside and protection of the environment. Desirable 1. Experience with a variety of digital tools and technologies. 2. Knowledge of income generation/fundraising. 3. Good understanding of marketing and communications. 4. Strong project management skills. 5. Able and committed to taking on new knowledge, in particular of the planning system, sufficient for effective oversight of the planning team and activity. How to Apply: Please provide your CV along with a covering statement describing how your achievements, skills and experience match the requirements of the role and apply via Charity Jobs. Recruitment Timetable and Process Closing date for applications is Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by Friday 8th May 2026. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May at our office in Welwyn Village.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Part-time role - £48,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension. 15 hours per week, usually balanced across 3 or 4 days per week. Reports to Chairman. Location: Hybrid role. Must reside in Hertfordshire and be flexible to work from Welwyn village office and home as needed. Must have own transportation for occasional meetings / events all over Hertfordshire. About CPRE Hertfordshire CPRE Hertfordshire is the countryside charity for Hertfordshire. We campaign to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone. We are an independent charity federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. Our CPRE National Patron is King Charles III. Job description We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Hertfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Hertfordshire at events and through media. The role also involves management of a small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising, communications and volunteer management. This is an exciting time to join CPRE Hertfordshire, as the candidate will be able to build and influence the new long-term strategy and annual plan with our Board of Trustees in advance of 2027. The Chief Executive is responsible for: 1. Contributing to and driving the implementation of CPRE Hertfordshire s strategy. 2. Delivering effective and efficient operational performance of the charity including robust contingency arrangements. 3. Providing exceptional leadership and management of the team both paid staff and volunteers and further growing our volunteer cadre. 4. Delivering the marketing and communications strategy, including membership acquisition and retention communications, email and social media marketing. 5. Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees. 6. Devising and overseeing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members. 7. Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. 8. Overseeing our planning activities, including interaction with those in national and local government roles and community groups, and ensuring the charity keeps up to date with current national and local planning policy. 9. Attending regular meetings with national CPRE and other county branches to share knowledge, formulate one CPRE policy positions, and participate in national campaigns. 10. Ensure that the annual operating budget is met and continually look for cost savings across all lines of expenditure. 11. Ensuring that all risk factors faced by the charity in undertaking its activities are clearly understood and mitigated as appropriate. 12. Ensuring the charity keeps up to date with appropriate external best practices and maintains compliance with relevant charity commission and other regulations such as HSE and GDPR. Essential 1. Successful track record of organisational leadership from a not-for-profit sector role. 2. Demonstrable evidence of exceptional people and team leadership and management skills. 3. Good communication skills and knowledge of social media and websites to support delivery of a marketing strategy. 4. Experience presenting to large groups, taking part in media interviews and writing formal reports. 5. Experience of operational delivery, a completer-finisher. 6. Good financial management and budgeting skills. 7. Full UK driving license with access to own transportation (for occasional meetings and events around the county). 8. A passion for the countryside and protection of the environment. Desirable 1. Experience with a variety of digital tools and technologies. 2. Knowledge of income generation/fundraising. 3. Good understanding of marketing and communications. 4. Strong project management skills. 5. Able and committed to taking on new knowledge, in particular of the planning system, sufficient for effective oversight of the planning team and activity. How to Apply: Please provide your CV along with a covering statement describing how your achievements, skills and experience match the requirements of the role and apply via Charity Jobs. Recruitment Timetable and Process Closing date for applications is Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by Friday 8th May 2026. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May at our office in Welwyn Village.
We are currently looking for a Trusts and Grants Officer to work with the Grants and Project Development Manager and Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) teams to help nurture and grow our portfolio of Trust, Foundation and other Grant income to support core Trust activity and individual projects. Trusts and Grants Officer Salary: Banding Level 2 £27,000 - £30,500 FTE. (£21,000 - £24,400 per annum actual for 30 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Part time, 30 hours per week Location: Taunton, Somerset, Opportunity for Hybrid working About Us Somerset Wildlife Trust is a local independent charity and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. We champion Somerset s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. We protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on our nature reserves. About You and the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who is confident in managing a portfolio of small trusts and foundations and would like to gain experience working on major trust and grant applications. We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join our team. This role will be a key part of our fundraising team, managing a portfolio of trust and foundations with the capacity to give up to £25,000 and the opportunity to assist with major grant funding bids which will enable us to drive forward our ambitious goals. You will deliver high quality written applications and reports in line with funder deadlines and keep in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and in face-to-meetings and visits. We are looking for someone who has: Ability to manage tasks from start to finish and prioritise work to meet set deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to think creatively to generate income in line with our strategy. Key responsibilities and tasks to meet the fundraising strategic targets: Responsibility 1: Income generation Managing a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations to complete funding applications and, working with the Grants and Project Development Manager, to agree an annual programme of grant and trust applications to meet defined income targets. Assisting the Grants and Project Development Manager on major grant-funding applications and aligning smaller funds to secure match-funding for larger projects. Carrying out prospect research to identify new trust and grant funding opportunities. Responsibility 2: Fund Relationship Management Stewarding an agreed portfolio of existing Trust and Foundation relationships, ensuring funder contributions are appropriately recognised and acknowledged and that grant criteria are met. Co-ordinating reports to funders, ensuring reports meet requirements and are sent on time. Developing new relationships with trust and foundation prospects identified to secure new income. Ensuring data on grant income and funders are updated and maintained to a high standard on the Trusts customer relationship management system (Blackbaud Raiser s Edge NXT) and SWT SharePoint. Assisting with the administration of the Trust s Programme Management Board (PMB) and project development documentation, helping develop cases of support and content for funding applications. Responsibility 3: Supporting Wilder Fundraising Strategy Highlighting funding opportunities to SWT teams and contributing to funding applications led by other teams. Liaising with SWT Finance team to ensure grants are properly recorded, allocated and spending tracked. Providing additional support to the Fundraising & Marketing Team (F&M) and other SWT teams, as required and agreed with your line manager. We offer some fantastic benefits including: 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance Flexible and agile working Wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing champions Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT Paid volunteer days Continuous Professional Development opportunities 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown Staff social calendar and events The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026 N.B. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can. Shortlisting will begin upon receipt of applications, and the position may be closed ahead of schedule if we receive sufficient interest. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We believe everyone is part of nature and should have the opportunity to experience nature, and in turn value and want to protect our natural world. Our people are the most valuable asset we have in achieving our strategic goals. We know that while we have amazing people with an amazing diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds we have work to do to make sure we are as inclusive and representative as possible. No agencies please.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Trusts and Grants Officer to work with the Grants and Project Development Manager and Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) teams to help nurture and grow our portfolio of Trust, Foundation and other Grant income to support core Trust activity and individual projects. Trusts and Grants Officer Salary: Banding Level 2 £27,000 - £30,500 FTE. (£21,000 - £24,400 per annum actual for 30 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Part time, 30 hours per week Location: Taunton, Somerset, Opportunity for Hybrid working About Us Somerset Wildlife Trust is a local independent charity and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. We champion Somerset s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. We protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on our nature reserves. About You and the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who is confident in managing a portfolio of small trusts and foundations and would like to gain experience working on major trust and grant applications. We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join our team. This role will be a key part of our fundraising team, managing a portfolio of trust and foundations with the capacity to give up to £25,000 and the opportunity to assist with major grant funding bids which will enable us to drive forward our ambitious goals. You will deliver high quality written applications and reports in line with funder deadlines and keep in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and in face-to-meetings and visits. We are looking for someone who has: Ability to manage tasks from start to finish and prioritise work to meet set deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to think creatively to generate income in line with our strategy. Key responsibilities and tasks to meet the fundraising strategic targets: Responsibility 1: Income generation Managing a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations to complete funding applications and, working with the Grants and Project Development Manager, to agree an annual programme of grant and trust applications to meet defined income targets. Assisting the Grants and Project Development Manager on major grant-funding applications and aligning smaller funds to secure match-funding for larger projects. Carrying out prospect research to identify new trust and grant funding opportunities. Responsibility 2: Fund Relationship Management Stewarding an agreed portfolio of existing Trust and Foundation relationships, ensuring funder contributions are appropriately recognised and acknowledged and that grant criteria are met. Co-ordinating reports to funders, ensuring reports meet requirements and are sent on time. Developing new relationships with trust and foundation prospects identified to secure new income. Ensuring data on grant income and funders are updated and maintained to a high standard on the Trusts customer relationship management system (Blackbaud Raiser s Edge NXT) and SWT SharePoint. Assisting with the administration of the Trust s Programme Management Board (PMB) and project development documentation, helping develop cases of support and content for funding applications. Responsibility 3: Supporting Wilder Fundraising Strategy Highlighting funding opportunities to SWT teams and contributing to funding applications led by other teams. Liaising with SWT Finance team to ensure grants are properly recorded, allocated and spending tracked. Providing additional support to the Fundraising & Marketing Team (F&M) and other SWT teams, as required and agreed with your line manager. We offer some fantastic benefits including: 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance Flexible and agile working Wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing champions Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT Paid volunteer days Continuous Professional Development opportunities 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown Staff social calendar and events The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026 N.B. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can. Shortlisting will begin upon receipt of applications, and the position may be closed ahead of schedule if we receive sufficient interest. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We believe everyone is part of nature and should have the opportunity to experience nature, and in turn value and want to protect our natural world. Our people are the most valuable asset we have in achieving our strategic goals. We know that while we have amazing people with an amazing diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds we have work to do to make sure we are as inclusive and representative as possible. No agencies please.