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Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . 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RM Recruit are proud to be working with a Stourbridge based organisation who are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis for 6–9 months. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to support a busy finance function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be immediately available or available on short notice. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial data, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Key Responsibilities: • Accurately sort, organise, and maintain financial data across internal systems and spreadsheets, • Input high volumes of financial information, ensuring accuracy and consistency at all times, • Review and cleanse data to identify discrepancies, duplicates, or errors, • Reconcile financial records, including invoices, payments, and account entries, • Assist in preparing financial reports by compiling and structuring relevant data, • Categorise transactions in line with company policies and accounting standards, • Support the finance team with data extraction and analysis for audits and reporting, • Maintain up-to-date and well-structured filing systems, • Liaise with internal departments to obtain missing or unclear financial information, • Assist with routine administrative tasks within the finance department, • Strong attention to detail., • Excellent organisational skills., • Ability to manage high volumes of data accurately., • Confident working independently in a remote setting, while also collaborating effectively with wider teams.

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Network Operations Technician - Lower Brighouse treatment works and surrounding areas. You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, from £30,384 to £37,880 pending 4.25% pay increase (working 40 hours 4 days on 4 days off). Annual incentive related bonus?(£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the?Network Operations Technician?progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day! (additional days in lieu of working any bank holidays). Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme. Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location:?We currently have two vacancies for Network Operation Technicians to join our Customer Field Services department working in the Wastewater industry to cover the Lower Brighouse and surrounding areas in West Yorkshire. You will need to be approximately 30 to 40 minutes away from any of our wastewater?sites in those areas where you will be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.?Could this be you? Work type:?The permanent opportunities are working rotational 40-hour work patterns on a 4 on 4 off basis (No standby included), this will include late, early and weekend work patterns. What we do! Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Customer Field Services are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Where you fit in! As our?Network Operation Technician,?you will deliver a first time fix and same day solution to our customer and environmental problems and to deliver the asset plan for network maintenance to eliminate escapes. As a field-based technician within a geographical team working to improve customer service and waste network performance. You will be responsible for ensuring a first-time fix solution for customers and the environment whilst ensuring quality follow-on work is raised in accordance with our standards and specifications. You will always ensure the correct site set up is in place and POWRA are completed prior and during Jobs to ensure all risks are identified and corrective preventive activity undertaken to stay safe all times. To safely proactively and reactively maintain the sewerage network to promote and implement solutions which resolve and/or prevent a sewage escape (flooding and pollution) from occurring from the wastewater network and to ensure no repeats take place. You will be required to work closely with other Yorkshire Water teams and our contracted partners on site to resolve and manage operational issues on the sewer network. Requirement to operate different vehicle types to complete work, dependent on availability of vehicle and the type of work attending. You will undertake thorough and timely investigations on our sewerage system to resolve issues and prevent repeat customer contacts and support other operational teams with investigations into sewer asset problems. You will need to be able to utilise IT systems to collate information and relay feedback. You will also be required to collate data and information for evidence capturing. This also includes assessing photograph, plans and reporting on any escape/issues from the sewer network. You may be required to maintain and install Customer Sewer Alarms on the network & work with third party providers where support is required. You will ensure Health and Safety working practices & procedures are always complied with. When making day to day business decisions you will be required to demonstrate financial awareness and provide technical support and first line response to customer contacts to ensure a fix first time resolution & ensuring that the most cost-effective resolution is promoted. What skills & qualifications you will need. Essential: It is essential that you have a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to work tasks. Previous experience in a customer service-related role with face-to-face communication with customers is an essential requirement of this role. The successful candidate will be able to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with colleagues across the business and the ability to influence outcomes and make decisions. You should be prepared to question unsafe working practices and be confident in reporting these to management. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will need to capture, evidence and feedback information. You will also need to be able to influence outcomes and make decisions and have experience of delivering against challenging business targets. You will have the ability to find faults and diagnose the root cause of an issue. You will also have rational problem-solving skills and have basic IT skills as you will be using various internal IT systems to capture necessary site information on a Toughbook. You will be working a variety of rotas in the role to cover our working window. In addition, once fully trained in the role you will need to take part in an out of hours standby rota, therefore flexibility is an essential requirement of this role. As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces, any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments. A full valid driving licence is a requirement of this role (with no more than 6 points). You will also benefit from having: Understanding of the sewerage system and performance issues. Competent in the use of IT systems applicable to Yorkshire Water. It would be beneficial if you had previous experience within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors or an understanding of drainage and sewerage systems. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience in front line operations and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Closing date: 6th May 2026. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. xrnqpay No agencies please.

Who we are: VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment. VVB Website - VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values – – Care & Collaboration Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. O – Opportunity & Ownership R – Responsibility & Respect E – Excellence & End Result Focus What we offer: • Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals, • Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location, • Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools, • 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada Life, • Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP, • Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE), • Work with and support the Project Manager(s) on a daily basis, to ensure projects are meeting commercial and financial targets, • Build strong and collaborative relationships with your client and supplier counterparts, • Contribute to regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager on/for: PHR/CVR/Cash Flow/Weekly Updates etc, • Accountable and responsible for the project budget and to determine regular commercial forecasts, • Carry out valuations for the purpose of initial, interim and final payment applications, • Manage project sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with the agreed subcontracts and to align with any upstream contractual requirements, • Identify, notify, value and agree change (variations, compensation events, claims), • Work with the Commercial Manager to maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements, • Ensure the Works are managed in accordance with the terms of the contract and any conditions precedent therein, not least regarding the times for giving notices and making applications, • Ensure that all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and the evaluation of variations, • Support any tender processes as required, • Promote and maintain professional working relationships Essential: • Demonstrable use and understanding of standard forms of contract, • Adept knowledge of MS packages inc, Excel, Project and Word, • A working understanding of valuation techniques of construction works including elemental cost analysis of items such as labour, materials, plant, sub-contract and general expenses, • Ability to use programme analysis and measurement of Earned Value, • Able to use accounting concepts and forecasting cost and value based on programme and scope of works, • Detailed knowledge of NEC contracts Essential: • Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent, • Professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent, • Holds a valid CSCS card VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. xrnqpay NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

Care Assistant (Days) Contract: x1 Permanent (17.5 hours per week), x1 12 Months Fixed Term Maternity Cover (28 hours per week) Location: New Bradley Hall, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS Salary: £13.12 per hour Overview: At Black Country Housing Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individual rights. We believe in creating a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. New Bradley Hall is a purpose built, dementia friendly home, offering the highest quality of residential care in a stylish and homely environment. The home provides 66 en-suite rooms across three floors, all furnished to the highest standard. There are a range of lounges and quiet rooms, so that individuals are able to enjoy a varied lifestyle. Within the home there is also a purpose built cinema room, on-site hairdressing facilities and a café area. Our aim is to provide the right care, tailored to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences. We want to support residents to maximise their independence. We are now looking for 2 Care Assistants to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents. The shift patterns are as follows: 28 Hours (Fixed Term Maternity Cover Post) Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday all 7.30am- 2.30pm shifts (Week 1) Monday, Tuesday both 2pm-9pm shifts, and Thursday and Friday both 7.30am-2:30pm shifts (Week 2) 17.5 Hours (Permanent Post) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all 2pm-9pm shifts (Week 1) Saturday and Sunday 2pm-9pm shifts (Week 2) Please note that this post is subject to a full disclosure and barring service (DBS) enhanced check which will be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks and we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires visa sponsorship. Job Description: Duties of the role include, but are not limited to: To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, bathing etc.) and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive. To act as a key worker for residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual and care plan). To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as health & safety, and the health & social care act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. To always be alert to resident’s safety, physical and mental well-being, immediately reporting any changes in a resident’s condition to a senior person on duty, and to accurately maintain and update residents’ records as required. To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, this includes resident’s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur during day-to-day care. Be understanding and patient towards residents and their needs, and encourage, assist, and support residents to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying resident’s rooms (with the resident’s permission) undertaking light cleaning and laundry duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the Home is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming at all times. Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. Also, to provide the appropriate level of support and help for residents who need assistance to eat and drink. Person Specification: Essential: Experience working in a care environment or similar. NVQ Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards). Basic understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and compliance. Understanding of the individual rights of older people and how these can be promoted in and out of the home. Understanding of care plans, risk assessment, medications, etc. Desirable: Knowledge of supporting people with Dementia and age-related illnesses. Benefits: 28 days annual leave per year. Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies. Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and annual pay review. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters. Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year. Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme. A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development. About Us: With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations. Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers. At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families. As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses. How to Apply: To apply for this role. please complete the application form and upload your CV. Closing Date: 27th April 2026* *Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications. If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team via (url removed) who will be happy to assist

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a Stourbridge based organisation who are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis for 6–9 months. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to support a busy finance function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be immediately available or available on short notice. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial data, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Key Responsibilities: • Accurately sort, organise, and maintain financial data across internal systems and spreadsheets, • Input high volumes of financial information, ensuring accuracy and consistency at all times, • Review and cleanse data to identify discrepancies, duplicates, or errors, • Reconcile financial records, including invoices, payments, and account entries, • Assist in preparing financial reports by compiling and structuring relevant data, • Categorise transactions in line with company policies and accounting standards, • Support the finance team with data extraction and analysis for audits and reporting, • Maintain up-to-date and well-structured filing systems, • Liaise with internal departments to obtain missing or unclear financial information, • Assist with routine administrative tasks within the finance department, • Continuously identify opportunities to improve data handling and process efficiency Person Specification: • Strong attention to detail., • Excellent organisational skills., • Ability to manage high volumes of data accurately., • Confident working independently in a remote setting, while also collaborating effectively with wider teams., • A proactive mindset and willingness to improve processes will be highly valued. If you are looking for a varied finance role where accuracy and organisation are key, we would love to hear from you

Accounts Assistant DY5, Brierley Hill £30,000 - £35,000 Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Looking for someone to start asap Job Purpose This is a newly created role within the company, designed to support a high volume, transaction focused finance function. The role will play a key role in managing day to day financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and strong financial control across processes. As this is a new position, we are looking for someone who can not only carry out transactional duties but also review existing ways of working, identify areas for improvement and help implement effective processes. The successful candidate will bring structure and organisation to the role, contributing to the development of a more streamlined and efficient finance function. This role would suit a proactive individual who is confident using their own initiative, takes ownership of their responsibilities and is motivated to make the role their own. You will be encouraged to suggest improvements, drive changes and help establish best practices within the accounts function. Job Responsibilities Process high volumes of financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner Manage purchase ledger activities, including processing invoices, matching, batching and coding Handle sales ledger duties, including raising invoices and issuing credit notes Support bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded Assist with payment runs, including supplier payments and expense reimbursements Maintain and update financial records, ensuring data integrity at all times Monitor accounts inboxes and respond to internal and external queries promptly Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and reporting support Support credit control activities where required, including chasing outstanding payments Review existing finance processes and identify areas for improvement Help implement new procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control Bring structure and organisation to transactional finance activities Take ownership of tasks and contribute to developing best practices within the finance function Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations Key Skills Knowledge of SAGE 50 Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proactive approach Be able to take a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Support ad hoc finance duties as required IT Literate EMA25

About Crowe Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally. Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success. We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest. You will be responsible for the delivery of client-based assignments, ensuring the team’s audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with clients. The person in this role will also contribute to the success of our business unit, which will involve wider business and people development. Role requirements Studying towards ACA/ACCA qualification. Significant auditing and accounting experience (ideally UKGAAP). Experience of Non-Profits, pensions and corporates desirable. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and ideally Caseware A passion for client service. Display energy and enthusiasm and a focus on achieving results. A keenness to further your own personal development and career goals. Your people responsibilities Demonstrating personal commitment to work and team success, showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriate. Consistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed. Providing and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others. Continually developing skills and knowledge. Influencing, changing and shaping the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally. Coaching junior members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately. Providing on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm’s audit methodology. Participating in service line, office and firm wide activities. Your direct client responsibilities Acting as part of a team, or the first point of contact for our clients on a day-to-day basis. Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills (proficient excel and word). Anticipating client needs and communicating effectively with clients in both written and verbal exchanges. Acting at all times with the Firm’s best interests in mind. Acts with integrity in all dealings. Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgement. Demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm’s approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policies. Considering and managing risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clients. Showing a sense of urgency and understanding of how their work (including speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm’s ability to serve clients. Producing work for the team leader and Manager and/or Partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Demonstrating business development skills an identifying additional sales opportunities. Demonstrating an application and solution-based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignments. Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations and assisting with the preparation of the Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client. Being aware of progress against the audit budget and being able to explain variances to the budget to the Manager. Although the majority of your time will be spent servicing clients in and around Midlands, at times, there is a requirement to support the other UK offices. A willingness to travel is essential. Qualities we are looking for Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and bringing the full breadth of Crowe UK’s capability to support our clients. Act as a role model for more junior members of the team, providing on-the-job coaching. Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies at all times. Deliver work to the highest quality. Solid understanding and application of UKGAAP accounting fundamentals and applications. Ability to provide fast and intuitive analysis; correctly interpreting data, including financial statements and source documents. Demonstration of the ability to effectively participate in the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters. The ability to assist and ultimately lead the fieldwork on clients’ sites, including liaison with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process. Why choose Crowe? Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base. At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery. We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career. We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit-based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with flexible working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally

Microsoft Purview Specialist Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Hybrid (Office: West Bromwich) We are looking for a highly skilled Microsoft Purview Specialist to focus on the hands-on delivery and technical configuration of our data protection suite. Working from established requirements, you will be responsible for executing a Proof of Concept (PoC) and rolling out technical controls across the organisation. A vital part of this role involves acting as a subject matter expert to our internal Compliance Team. You will assist them in moving from manual processes to automated workflows within Microsoft Purview, providing the technical expertise and documentation they need to be successful in their roles. What the role will look like: Technical Implementation & PoC Proof of Concept Execution: Build and configure a scoped Proof of Concept environment to test Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. System Configuration: Perform the day-to-day technical setup of Microsoft Purview components, including labelling, encryption, and retention policies. Policy Deployment: Transition validated PoC configurations into production, ensuring minimal disruption to business users. Technical Documentation Configuration Guides: Maintain detailed Technical Configuration Documentation that captures all settings and policies in the environment. User Manuals: Create clear "How to" guides for the Compliance Team to ensure they can manage alerts and audits effectively. Operational Playbooks: Document standard operating procedures for handling data leaks or classification errors. Compliance Support & Training Technical Liaison: Act as the dedicated SME for Microsoft Purview, work with stakeholders to assist in transitioning from manual auditing to using Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager. Practical Training: Deliver 1:1 or group training sessions via Microsoft Teams to demonstrate internal teams how to use tools like Content Explorer and Activity Explorer. Feature Roadmap: Provide briefings on the Purview roadmap, including new features and changes, ensuring internal teams are thinking strategically about how Purview impacts the environment What you will bring to the role: Prior experience working within a Financial Institution or a similarly highly regulated industry (e.g., Healthcare or Legal). Previous hands-on experience configuring and managing Microsoft Purview. Proven track record of configuring sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and retention policies. Ability to provide clear technical support and training to non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, or specific FCA/PRA guidelines is a significant advantage. Ideally hold a Certification in SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator) certification or similar. A foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) and how data flows between these services. Ecosystem Integration: Knowledge of how Purview policies interact with M365 apps (e.g., how a label affects a file in a Teams chat). Interest or foundational knowledge in Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI and securing Microsoft Copilot. We Value a diverse range of skills and experiences here at the West Brom. So even if you don't meet every single requirement listed in the job description but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply. What's in it for you: We pride ourselves on our development opportunities and always look to promote from within wherever possible, Holiday starting at 175 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays that grow with your time with us and the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year, 2 paid volunteering days a year, Living Pensions: Pension scheme starting at 5% contribution from you and 7% contribution from us, and well match your further contributions up to 10.6% Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with paid fertility treatment, neonatal and pregnancy loss leave, Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary, Yearly performance related pay scheme and pay review, Private medical insurance thats discounted when your time with us grows, with the option to include family members, Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme, A Perkbox account giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and loads more! And much more, from flexible working options, wellbeing support and a whole heap of warm West Bromness. Why choose the West Brom? At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Broms biggest asset that doesnt mean just viewing them as employees. Were proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work. Our employers are the heart of bringing our new vision to life- where our customers and communities own a more secure future. Everyday, through the work they do together and the care they show, theyre helping turn that vision into real and lasting. Were a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. Well do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what were looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch. Do it today and click apply! *Please note We reserve the right to withdraw our adverts earlier than the original published expiry date, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible* Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. the West Brom is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society. TPBN1_UKTJ

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