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Position: Senior Finance Officer Pay Rate: £350 per day – Umbrella PAYE (Negotiable) Duration: 6 months Location: Harrow Hub (Hybrid working) Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance team. This role will play a key part in managing budgets, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision‑making across a range of services. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and monitor monthly revenue budgets for services including Corporate Estates, Facilities Management, Catering, Planning, and Building Control., • Produce accurate and insightful financial reports to ensure high‑profile budgets remain on track., • Lead financial forecasting and cash flow planning to support strategic growth and sustainability., • Oversee year‑end processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements., • Extract, analyse, and present financial data to drive informed, data‑led decisions., • Contribute to transformation projects aimed at improving services and delivering value for money. Candidate Profile • Up‑to‑date knowledge of accounting practices, ideally within the public sector., • Strong working knowledge of computerised financial systems, preferably SAP, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office., • Clear understanding of the diverse communities and workforce within Harrow, and the implications for service delivery., • Demonstrable experience in managing or performing key financial duties relevant to this role., • Proven ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues in a team environment., • Experience providing financial guidance and advice to non‑finance managers., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including familiarity with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. , We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Resolution Manager to support our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) team in managing and resolving security incidents and data exposure risks. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills, a strong technical background in cybersecurity, and proven experience in managing issue resolution processes. This role will serve as a key liaison between regional teams and global cybersecurity leadership, ensuring alignment with evolving regulations, data protection and enterprise security standards. , Key Responsibilities • Security Operations & Incident Management, • Coordinate and drive to remediation the response to escalated cybersecurity and data incidents, including third-party breaches., • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions., • Maintain detailed incident records and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders., • Continuously improve incident response processes and reduce response times., • Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to integrate incident response into broader risk strategies., • Manage Data Exposure Risks, • Ensure access controls are aligned with global security policies., • Monitor and improve access management and DLP processes., • Track and resolve DLP alerts and incidents with proper documentation., • Data Protection & Privacy, • Coordinate with the Data Protection Officer to assess and respond to personal data breaches in line with GDPR and local regulations., • Support the integration of privacy-by-design principles in systems, processes, and vendor engagements., • Monitor compliance with data protection policies and contribute to internal audits and readiness assessments., • Contribute to the identification and mitigation of data protection and privacy risks across business operations, supporting proactive compliance with data protection regulations., • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication, • Work closely with global and regional teams (SOC, Data Protection, Risk & Compliance, IT, Legal) to resolve issues and remove blockers., • Align with the global CISO on strategy, objectives, and regulatory engagements., • Deliver cybersecurity awareness and training tailored to regional threat landscapes. Support the integration of new business units, ensuring adherence to security standards. , • Substantial experience in information security, with proven experience in managing cyber issues and resolution processes., • Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity technologies, threat landscapes, data protection, and security operations practices., • Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills, • Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ITIL) are a plus.

IT Product Lead We are looking for an experienced and innovative Product Lead to join the IT team specialising in the implementation and development of the Witness Service case management system, WitnessBox 2.0. This role is home-based within England or Wales. Position: 6484 IT Product Lead- Witness Box Location: Remote Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9-5 Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,521 per annum Closing Date: 31st December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. About the Role As the Witness Box Product Lead, you will provide leadership and management for the development and operational functionality of the Witness Service case management system, WitnessBox 2.0. You will be responsible for driving the advancement of the WitnessBox user specification, ensuring it is developed in collaboration with colleagues, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), and other stakeholders. This includes managing the change control process, overseeing audits, monitoring system performance, and leading improvements. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the WitnessBox change control process and ensuring compliance. Leading the development and continual improvement of WitnessBox policies and procedures. Overseeing testing strategies and user acceptance testing (UAT). Maintaining training resources and induction plans. Engaging stakeholders and converting requirements into business needs. Undertaking data analysis and reporting to inform system enhancements. About You You will have a proven track record in product leadership, with experience in managing digital products or services through various development phases. You will be confident in applying Agile methodologies, translating business needs into deliverables, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. You will need: Experience in product or programme leadership to achieve strategic objectives. Strong knowledge of Agile, Lean, or user-focused methodologies. Ability to manage product delivery across different phases of development. Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organisational and time management skills. Competent IT skills and familiarity with digital product management principles. Benefits include: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Organisation This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. You may have experience in areas such as Product Lead, IT Product Lead, Digital Product Lead, Product Officer, IT Product Officer, Digital Product Officer, Product Manager, IT Product Manager, Digital Product Manager. #INDNFP Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client. TPBN1_UKTJ

Business Support Officer – Housing and Wellbeing Team. We're looking for a proactive and organised Business Support Officer to join our Housing and Wellbeing team.