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Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £55,000 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable), • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £55,000 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable), • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £55,000 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable), • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles

Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Location: London, Greenford Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role) Salary- £55,000 About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business and health. The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come. The Role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities Include • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

Description Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Location: London, East London Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role) Salary- £55,000 About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business and health. The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come. The Role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities Include • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

Description Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Location: London, East London Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role) Salary- £55,000 About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business and health. The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come. The Role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities Include • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Location: London, Greenford Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role) Salary- £55,000 About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business and health. The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come. The Role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities Include • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

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Finance Business Partner (Adult Social Care) Salary: Up to £77,800 Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as the strategic finance lead for Adult Social Care, partnering closely with Corporate and Service Directors to guide financial strategy, planning, and performance. You’ll play a key role in enabling the service to meet growing demand while maintaining financial sustainability — ensuring every pound is used effectively to improve outcomes for residents. As a trusted adviser and core member of the management team, you’ll bring insight, challenge, and solutions that help shape future-facing services in a financially constrained environment. Key responsibilities • Provide strategic financial advice and insight to the Adult Social Care management team, supporting the development of innovative service models and sustainable delivery plans., • Lead on budget management and governance for significant revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate policy, legislation, and accounting standards., • Drive performance and efficiency, developing business cases, assessing financial models, and identifying opportunities to deliver better value for money., • Support transformation and change, advising on the financial implications of commissioning, service redesign, and partnership initiatives., • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring a professional, responsive, and customer-focused service., • Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including Members, partners, and auditors, providing clear, evidence-based advice to support decision-making., • Contribute to corporate financial planning, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the wider strategic direction of the Council’s finance service. About you You’ll be a qualified accountant (CCAB / CIMA) with strong experience in business partnering, financial planning, and strategic analysis. Whether your background is in local government, health, or the commercial sector, you’ll bring the ability to think strategically, communicate clearly, and lead effectively in a complex and evolving environment. You’ll be adept at translating financial information into actionable insight — able to influence senior leaders and support decisions that balance service excellence with financial resilience. Essential experience includes: • Managing and monitoring large, complex budgets., • Providing strategic financial advice at a senior level., • Leading, motivating, and developing finance professionals., • Preparing and evaluating business cases and financial models., • Working collaboratively with operational and senior management teams. Desirable experience: • Working within Adult Social Care or related public sector services., • Experience of partnership working, commissioning, or integrated care models. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

Finance Business Partner (Commercial & Investment) Salary: Up to £77,800 Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the strategic finance lead for several Council departments, working hand-in-hand with Corporate and Service Directors to ensure every financial decision supports outstanding, efficient service delivery within our approved financial framework. This role would be an excellent opportunity for a finance professional from a commercial or corporate background who’s ready to apply their strategic, analytical, and business partnering skills in a purpose-driven public sector setting. Experience working with subsidiary companies, joint ventures, or commercial entities will be especially valuable, as the role involves supporting and influencing similar partnership models within the Council. While prior local authority experience is not essential, what matters most is the ability to think commercially, manage complex budgets, and provide insightful financial leadership that drives performance and value for money across diverse services. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic financial leadership, offering insight, challenge, and advice to senior management teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality services within constrained budgets., • Ensure sound financial governance, leading on budget management, reporting, and compliance with legislation, accounting standards, and corporate financial policy., • Lead and develop your finance team, fostering excellence, collaboration, and professional growth across the service., • Drive performance and value for money, overseeing financial planning, business case development, and the delivery of innovative savings and improvement programmes., • Support corporate priorities, contributing to the Medium-Term Financial Plan, budget strategy, and wider transformation initiatives., • Champion continuous improvement, developing financial systems, reporting, and processes to enhance efficiency and insight., • Engage with Members and senior stakeholders, representing Finance at key committees and meetings, and providing clear, evidence-based advice to support decision-making. About You You’ll be a qualified accountant (CCAB / CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in financial management, ideally within a local authority or large, complex organisation. You bring both strategic vision and hands-on capability, comfortable working across corporate boundaries and advising senior leaders. We’re looking for someone who can combine technical excellence with emotional intelligence, influencing, guiding, and leading in an environment of change. You’ll be analytical yet pragmatic, a confident communicator who can turn financial information into meaningful insight and action. Essential experience includes: • Leading budget planning, monitoring, and reporting at a strategic level., • Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders., • Managing and developing finance teams., • Contributing to corporate financial planning and governance., • Driving change and efficiency through commercial and financial initiatives. Desirable experience includes: • Working with subsidiary companies, partnerships, or external funding arrangements., • Developing financial policies, governance frameworks, and long-term business plans. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

Principal Accountant (Adult Social Care) Salary: Up to £58,000 Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As Principal Accountant (ASC), you’ll lead and coordinate the financial management and accountancy support for the Adult Social Care department. You’ll ensure that all budgets, forecasts, and financial accounts are accurate, timely, and compliant with both corporate and statutory requirements. You’ll provide high-quality advice and support to senior managers, helping them understand financial performance, manage complex budgets, and plan effectively for the future. Acting as a key link between corporate finance and operational teams, you’ll promote best practice, continuous improvement, and an enabling, customer-focused approach to financial management. You’ll also deputise for the Finance Business Partner (ASC) when required, providing strategic business partnering and leadership across the service. Key Responsibilities • Lead the financial management function for Adult Social Care, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of revenue, capital, and balance sheet accounts., • Provide strategic financial advice and insight to senior managers, influencing decisions that improve outcomes and deliver value for money., • Oversee financial planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate finance guidance, and audit requirements., • Manage savings and transformation projects, tracking delivery against targets and identifying opportunities for further efficiencies., • Lead and develop your finance team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement., • Drive process improvement, reviewing and refining financial systems, procedures, and reporting to ensure efficiency and accuracy., • Support innovation in service delivery, helping Adult Social Care adapt to changing demands through sound financial management and creative problem-solving. About You You’ll be a qualified (or part-qualified) accountant – CCAB or equivalent, with substantial experience in financial management, reporting, and leadership within a complex environment. You’ll bring a blend of technical skill, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal ability, capable of translating financial data into clear, actionable advice. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your analytical insight and proactive mindset can shape the way vital services are delivered. Essential experience includes: • Managing large, complex budgets and financial systems., • Delivering robust financial advice and reporting in a senior role., • Leading teams and developing staff in a high-performing culture., • Improving financial processes and driving efficiency., • Managing projects and supporting transformation initiatives. Desirable experience: • Working in a local authority or public sector finance environment, particularly in Adult Social Care., • Understanding of local government funding, accounting codes, and financial regulations. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Greenspaces and Projects Manager Up to £54k Around half an hour by train from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead (where our offices are based), Berkhamsted and Tring. An active and green place, Dacorum is a buzzing centre of business, enterprise and ambition. We re designing our services around customers, ensuring our teams have the right skills and behaviours to excel, and we ve developed new ways of working which support flexible and hybrid working. Our Neighbourhood Delivery Service plays a vital role in enhancing quality of life in our borough and is at the heart of our services to residents. We now have an opportunity for someone with proven experience in delivering high profile, frontline services to take on a leadership role within the team. It's a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied management role. You will lead the teams that manage trees and woodland and lead on Dacorum s parks and open spaces development. You will play a pivotal part in in the delivery and development of Suitable Alternative Nature Greenspace (SANG) sites within the borough. Other key priorities include leading the implementation of the Council s new Parking Solutions Policy, capital programme and stepping up to be the Council lead and champion for biodiversity and Nature Recovery. You will also have the opportunity to take the lead on our Future Neighbourhoods initiative, an engagement project for communities that was initiated to improve the environment for residents living and businesses operating in our neighbourhoods. We are prepared to do things differently in Dacorum and you will work with colleagues across the service and the wider organisation to bring about service improvements, harnessing the potential of efficiencies, new models of delivery and implementing solutions to improve the customer experience. People and team leadership skills, working across different services, will be key to success in this role, along with experience of site management. It s important that you are accustomed to working closely with internal and external stakeholders and project / programme management skills will be an important attribute. It s a fantastic time to join the team at Dacorum Borough Council and shape a cleaner, greener and safer place for our residents and stakeholders. We re looking for candidates who will bring proven expertise and capabilities in their own professional area, but who also offer the wider strategic perspective and leadership skills to shape a progressive, collaborative and effective organisational culture, with a focus on customer service and service improvement. You ll bring a creative, enthusiastic and open-minded approach to how we work across the Council and with our partners, to bring about the best outcomes for our residents and service users. Visit to find out more or contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business on for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 15th December Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. We are an equal opportunities employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

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