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A reputable accountancy firm, who are a sought-after employer are seeking to hire into their tax team. The role can be hired anywhere from Senior to Manager grade, as the firm are keen to invest in the right individual and support with career growth. You may hold ATT or CTA qualifications, be currently working towards them, or have gained equivalent experience through your career click apply for full job details

Business Support Officer Southwark Contract £18.26 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Business Support Officer.

Require a business support officer to undertake general duties across repairs and the repairs yard. General duties including IT, office support but also must be able and confident in driving a 3.5 tonne mobile office/van. dropping and picking up across the week for colleagues to use for various events.

1. Knowledge of management information systems 2. Good working knowledge of ICT applications and office systems 3. General knowledge of the local authority or other public sector or voluntary organisations 4. Knowledge of project management processes and systems 5. Educated to level 3 NVQ or equivalent 6. Experience of working with a range of databases, spreadsheet and information systems 7. Experience of co-ordinating projects and working at a range of levels within organisations and externally 8. Ability to produce clear and easy to read reports using graphs and charts in electronic format 9. Ability to collate and process complex information 10. Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills 11. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team 12. Good attention to detail 13. To utilise existing work networks and build new ones to ensure information users needs are met 14. Able to show initiative and work unsupervised 15. Ability to manage competing priorities and working to tight deadlines

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.

• Provide confident and effective coordination of large volumes of data and documentation as part of inspection preparation.
• Deliver timely, up-to-date knowledge, expertise, and guidance on statutory inspection frameworks for Children's Social Care, aligned with Ofsted updates.
• Lead inspection planning meetings, set agendas, and track actions to ensure senior management are fully informed of progress.
• Engage confidently with senior managers to ensure they are prepared and responsive to inspection requirements and proactively highlight areas of strength and risk.
• Support in the preparation of frontline staff for inspection
• Oversee the progress of actions identified through inspection activity, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
• Build strong relationships and provide support to partners preparing for Inspections.
• Maintain a key relationship and act as a conduit with the Ofsted Lead Inspector
• Coordinate and manage the ongoing delivery of the Inspection portfolio for Essex Children and Families.
• Lead the triangulation, analysis, and reporting of learning from inspection activity at local, regional, and national levels, including the development of bulletins, presentations, and workshop content.
• Support audit-related activities within the Professional Standards & Audit Service and contribute to wider quality assurance projects.

• Educated to RQF Level 3 or equivalent through experience.
• Proven experience in project delivery or programme support.
• Skilled in coordinating large volumes of data; numerically literate with strong report-writing and organisational skills.
• Experience working within a large organisation, in a business-critical role.
• Experience of regulatory or inspection activity would be an advantage.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels, including senior leadership; assertive and persuasive when needed.
• A proactive self-starter with sound judgement and decision-making skills, committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Able to work flexibly and independently, adapting to changing priorities.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to respond calmly, quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• A confident, proactive self-starter who works well independently.
• A resourceful problem solver, skilled at anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions seeking the support of key stakeholders where needed.
• Highly organised, with the ability to design and implement systems and processes to ensure inspection activity is well organised and tracked.
• Proficient in developing and working with spreadsheets and data tools.
• Experienced in leading on complex projects from start to finish.
• Comfortable engaging with senior managers, Members, inspectors, and external stakeholders, with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• An excellent written communicator, capable of producing clear and engaging guidance, communications, and presentations.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Interested in national social work policy and its interface with inspection frameworks.

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role, located in Sheffield or Barrow, involves working within the supply chain to ensure quality standards are upheld with established suppliers. The role requires 2-3 days onsite per week and 1-2 days at supplier sites per month.

• Working independently within the supply chain to manage supplier quality assurance
• Managing an existing portfolio of suppliers, focusing on quality compliance rather than onboarding new suppliers
• Conducting supplier audits and managing non-conformance issues
• Utilising basic MS tools and potentially SAP (training provided internally)
• Maintaining strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality standards
• Preparing comprehensive reports and documentation as required

• Experience in supplier quality, procurement or a related field within defence and security sectors
• Background in machining, metalwork, or welding is highly beneficial
• Ability to manage a portfolio of suppliers independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to write comprehensively
• Engineering or quality assurance background preferred
• Degree qualifications and Lead Auditor certification are desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial
• Security Clearance (SC) is required, though candidates can start on BPSS

SC Only (start on BPSS)

This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

If you have a strong background in supplier quality assurance and are ready to take on an independent role within the defence and security industry, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.

The Role

BAE Systems require a Procurement Professional to join their team in Christchurch, for an initial 6 month contract. The role holder will:

• Will work as a member of the procurement delivery team to provide procurement expertise, services, support and strategy implementation to meet the operational needs of the business.

• Will be responsible for driving procurement solutions, planning, delivering and deploying appropriate procurement interventions in support of business aims.

• Will lead important/complex packages or suppliers, requiring a broad and in-depth professional knowledge and understanding of Procurement principles, techniques and practices.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to

• Purchasing equipment and services for an MOD UK project.

• Responsible for the delivery of procurement capability for your assigned suppliers within the delivery project(s).

• Accountable for discharging an agreed workload, working within procurement policy, ensuring priorities are managed and issues are escalated.

• As a member of the Procurement team will deploy corporate Procurement processes in line with local or business requirements.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?:

• Likely to have 5 years experience working within a procurement and/or similar environment.

• Possess a high standard of Procurement competence in key areas of sourcing, process knowledge, contracting skills and supplier management.

• Demonstrate exemplary business acumen.

• Have experience working within the Defence industry.

• Likely to possess CIPS, working towards or have equivalent standard.

Security Requirements: SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

You must also be a sole British national, in order to apply for this position.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Business Development Manager - FTC - Professional Services role will play a crucial role in driving growth, working within the Marketing & commercial team. This role is covering an established, and vital role within a high functioning BD, Marketing & Tenders team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established accountancy firm, with multiple sites across the UK including Leeds and Bristol. With a history spanning decades, they have a proud history of providing high quality financial services to businesses across the UK.

Description

The responsibilities for the Business Development Manager - FTC - Professional Services role will involve:

• Develop and implement business development strategies tailored to the professional services sector.
• Work with established Heads of Marketing and BDMs, in maximizing existing client relationships and driving referral best practice.
• Market Insights - working closely with external partners in evaluating current services, how the business can improve, and identifying new service opportunities to improve client experience.
• Creating actionable insights - Translating client information and data into actionable insights, utilizing excel to present clear data and findings.
• Track and report on key performance metrics to assess the success of business development initiatives.
• Supporting broader commercial and tenders team during busy periods and strict deadlines.

Profile

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

• 4+ years experience in a similar commercial role, such as Marketing or BDM roles, within a professional services setting.
• Experience in working on client relationship, and referral campaigns is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, and ability to translate large volumes of data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective growth strategies.
• Proficiency in analysing market trends and leveraging data for decision-making.
• Experience in preparing and delivering impactful client presentations.

Job Offer

On offer for the Business Development Manager - FTC - Professional Services role:

• Competitive salary up to 61K
• Hybrid Working - 2 days per week onsite.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 35-hour working week.
• Holiday buy scheme to tailor your time off to suit your needs.

Please note as this role is a Fixed Term Contract, applicants must be available to start a new position within 4 weeks

An exciting opportunity has recently arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator in south Fife working within a highly-successful payroll bureau.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience in a varied payroll environment already. You will work with a portfolio of clients, dealing with a wide range of payroll matters covering hourly-, weekly-, 4 weekly- and monthly-paid, as well as inputting data, reviewing, reporting and delivering to the client. You will deal with pension payments and keep up with relevant legislation affecting payroll.

You will also assist clients who handle their own payroll where necessary and you will develop strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.

You should ideally have experience with Sage payroll software and Xero.

This opportunity is based in a busy, friendly office, so good interpersonal skills are required. Urgent!