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Brief Description of job role and department Commercial & Procurement Officer \n Based in the Councils Commercial & Procurement Team whose purpose is to lead and deliver the Council's approach to Outcome Based Commissioning, and to provide high quality support, advice and assurance for the rest of the Council to enable it to deliver its wider responsibilities. \n As Senior Commercial & Procurement Officer you will be responsible for providing procurement advice, support and guidance to Commissioners and from all directorates across the organisation and the Councils Arms-Length Management Organisation, Sutton Housing Partnership. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has the required controls in place to ensure that procurement activity is carried out in an open and transparent way in line with relevant legislation and best practise. \n You will lead on projects to interrogate Council spend, identifying areas of discussion with Contract Managers regarding procurement options and / or potential cost savings. \n Representative accountabilities Commercial & Procurement Officer \n\n • Deliver a defined set of procurement and contracting activities to ensure tasks are delivered within agreed timescales and statutory/regulatory requirements.\n, • Collect and analyse information from a variety of sources and carry out analysis to assist more senior colleagues.\n, • Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers.\n, • Regularly communicate with colleagues, partners and service providers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working.\n, • Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in your own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance.\n\n Budgetary accountabilities Commercial & Procurement Officer \n \n Role Profile - Details Specific to Job Family Commercial & Procurement Officer \n These roles provide a broad service that sets policy and provides advice to support and assure all of the councils day to day activities. They gather information required by other groups to make strategic decisions and translate this into corporate policy and strategic advice. They have little or no direct accountability for outcomes; however, what they are accountable for is the quality of advice they provide to business leaders. \n At the lower levels, these roles tend to focus on research and analysis and the interpretation and implementation of policies. At the higher level, role holders set strategy, develop policy and provide assurance across the Council more broadly. \n Role Profile - Details Specific to Grade Commercial & Procurement Officer \n These roles will have accountability for achieving clearly specified and measurable results either personally or through the leadership of a team. Will be dealing with complex problems and issues within the boundaries of technical or professional skill and knowledge. Will make recommendations on procedural improvements and other initiatives to enhance team performance. \n Roles requiring a level of professional expertise to assure a standard or provide expert advice to others. \n \n Person specification Commercial & Procurement Officer \n (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required in the role) \n\n • Strong communication skills along with the ability to influence (including strong presentation and report writing skills)\n, • To build effective relationships across teams and organisations, demonstrate enthusiasm for change and take a flexible approach to new ideas and working practices.\n, • Proven ability to deliver results in an environment requiring tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities\n, • Excellent presentation and report-writing skills, with creative use of communication techniques appropriate to different audiences.\n, • To show resilience in times of complexity or conflict, and act professionally in the best interests of the organisation.\n, • To manage, evaluate and develop your own practice and adapt your practice to meet changes in your area of work.\n\n \n \n Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications/Training \n\n • Knowledge of the Procurement cycle and the application of an outcomes based commissioning approach\n, • Skills, knowledge in tendering and the procurement of goods and services.\n, • Understanding of procurement legislation and best practice\n, • Understanding of corporate governance frameworks\n, • Experience of conducting contract tendering exercises from initial preparation through to contract award is desirable\n, • Experience working in Public Sector procurement is desirable\n, • Experience of working with ETender systems (particularly Pro Contract) would be desirable\n\n

A Housing Association is currently looking for a Senior Housing Officer on a temporary basis for about three months responsible for a patch in South London Key responsibilities as follows Responsible and accountable to residents for providing an excellent, empathetic and personal housing management service This includes regular communication and meetings with each resident at home, and being responsible for ensuring that any issues they have raised are resolved appropriately Achieve this by working creatively on your own as well as part of a wider team, including but not exclusively, the customer service centre and the Asset’s team You will be connected to tenants - in their communities ensuring residents are offered the right support to maintain their tenancies, be happy in their homes and get on with their lives. Always keep your promise to tenants by getting back to them within agreed timescales and tasks. Ensure we keep residents safe by following safeguarding procedures and working closely with external statutory authorities. Responsible for ensuring tenancies are managed effectively, tackling unacceptable behaviour in an open and constructive manner. Work alongside residents to ensure we offer the right support to sustain tenancies. Manage void properties to be ready to let to our "void standard" as quickly as possible including specifying work orders on standard voids. Always follow the lettings procedure ensuring an effective audit trail. Identify support needs and effective partners to support tenants as the start of their tenancy. Repairs Manage landlord repair requests through Workwise ensuring work is completed to the residents’ satisfaction. Responsible for authorising work orders to budget. Work with Asset Management colleagues to resolve complex repairs in a timely manner. Income Collection and debt management Complete all actions required in Workwise weekly to ensure effective rent and service charge collection and debt management. Account for services accurately to ensure service charges are transparent and fair to residents Set service charges with support from the central service team Visiting Arrange to meet residents in their home to understand their needs and desires for the future. Identify any repairs needed in the property and order these as well as record This role is 100% based in the office and out on site This roles pays £23.07 PAYE umbrella rate £30.50 Essential Must have a consistent work history as a Senior Housing Officer within Social Housing Excellent communicator Must be immediately available or on short notice Locationally would be able to deal with a SE London & Croydon patch

Reviews Officer (S202 Reviews) - Remote £36.00 per hour Umbrella 36 hours per week | Monday to Friday Temporary contract until April 2027 with potential extension Fully Remote (equipment collection required from Croydon) We are recruiting on behalf of a large London local authority for an experienced Reviews Officer to join their Housing Needs & Assessments service. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong homelessness legislation knowledge and experience of carrying out statutory reviews to work within a well-established team on a fully remote basis. Candidates must be able to collect IT equipment in person from Croydon at the start of the assignment. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of homelessness and suitability reviews. Conduct statutory reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996. Investigate complex homelessness cases and assess representations submitted by applicants and their representatives. Prepare detailed, legally robust review decisions within statutory timescales. Liaise with solicitors, housing professionals, social care teams and other stakeholders where required. Respond to enquiries from stakeholders and elected members. Support service improvement by identifying trends, issues and learning points arising from reviews. About You We are looking for candidates who have: Proven experience undertaking homelessness or suitability reviews within a local authority setting. In-depth knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and related homelessness legislation. Strong investigative, analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent report writing and communication abilities. Experience producing legally defensible decisions and managing complex casework independently. If you are an experienced Housing Reviews Officer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

MAIN PURPOSE: To assist Senior Planning Managers in the Management and control of development within the framework of the current town planning and associated legislation. Prepare reports and make recommendations on applications determined under delegated powers and, when required make delegated decisions on planning applications on behalf of the Chief Planner. To support the management team by exercising professional and managerial responsibility of planning staff in order to delivery a high quality service. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Manage one of the Development Management teams on behalf of or under the direction of the Head of Development Management in all aspects of work in order to maintain consistency of practice throughout the section and to ensure the efficient discharge of the workload., • Bring to the attention of Head of Development Management any matters of policy or problems arising from work of the team which may require action at Head of Development Management or Senior Officer Level., • Examine all development applications and where necessary guide and instruct members of the team as to appropriate action. This action will include organising and running screening meetings, negotiation with applicants to make improvements or alternative scheme in the interest of higher development standards., • Represent the Chief Planner at Planning Committees when required to explain individual applications and recommendations and advise Members on matters of planning policy., • Appear as an expert witness at Local inquiries when required on issues that are more complex or wider that standard development control considerations., • Interpret, apply and enforce current town planning and other associated legislation and literature that form the framework and background for development control., • Assist where necessary in the supervision and instruction of others teams within the division., • Take decisions on planning applications and related matters under delegated powers., • Produce planning applications reports in respect of items that are considered of a special or contentious nature., • Undertake site visits relating to development proposals as necessary., • Check and approve reports prepared by other team members as required., • Lead or give advice to team members with regard to negotiations with planning applicants, developers, housing associations, legal colleagues and others on specific details of any application requiring a section 106 Agreement., • Give advice to staff on the implications that development may have on communities e.g. taking account of infrastructure, sustainability or educational requirements., • Advise team members regarding liaising with statutory and non-statutory consultees to assist in the determination of said applications., • Represent the Division at meetings with other Council Officers, neighbouring councils and authorities associated with the assessment of development proposals and giving advice on planning matters as required., • Represent the Division at member level meetings, including Member Site visits, as required and give advice on planning matters as required., • Represent the Council at events, presentations, exhibitions, public meetings and public relation exercises associated with development proposals as required, • Respond to correspondence and telephone enquires relating to the work of the team and agrees outgoing correspondence originating from the team., • Give advice on alleged breaches of planning control when required which may also include attending court as a representative of the Council, • Work within a target driven environment as well as contributing generally to the work of the Planning Division meeting deadlines to ensure section targets are achieved., • Contribute to corporate initiatives as required including personnel programmes such as PADS, • Attend meetings in or out of office hours as required, • Implement a programme of continuous improvement initiatives including application of the lean thinking approach, • Undertake any other duties as required. CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS: (customer Focus, both internal and external) Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, including Councillors, Officers, the public and businesses. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP: (finance, resources, performance management, staff supervision and service delivery) EQUALITIES: Ensure implementation of the Councils equal opportunities policies and its statutory responsibility with regard to other individuals and service delivery. SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to communicate orally in a clear and confident manner with Members and a wide range of people at all levels., • Ability to write in a clear, concise and well-structured manner, • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to think laterally and lead other staff in meeting tight deadlines., • Ability to present the Councils case to Members, in court and at appeal., • Ability to motivate and lead a team of professionals and others., • Ensure on-going structured and rigorous approach to continuous improvement., • Ensure that a proactive approach to workflow is applied KNOWLEDGE • In depth knowledge of planning legislation. EXPERIENCE • Experience of managing staff in a planning environment, • Experience of running a heavy personal caseload and managing the delivery of reports to a strict deadline., • Experience of advising staff, Members and the public of the need for planning permission and the likelihood of permission being granted., • Experience of preparing and giving evidence at major planning inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Finance Change Process Delivery Manager - Croydon About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether youre seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what its really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. The Unity Programme is a major transformation initiative that will provide HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Department for Transport, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and their Arms Length Bodies and Agencies with a modern and efficient system platform. The programme will improve self-service, staff management, financial management and accounting across government. This role sits within the Finance Change Team in HMRCs Chief Finance Officer (CFO) business group, working primarily alongside the Unity Programme. The role supports finance change activity associated with the implementation of Unity, HMRCs new Enterprise Resource Planning platform. Unity will transform finance and procurement services through the introduction of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba, delivering new systems, processes, controls and ways of working across the organisation. As a Finance Change Process Manager, you will work with the Finance Change Process Lead, business stakeholders, subject matter experts and programme teams to support the design, testing and implementation of finance and procurement processes. While the role may support wider finance change priorities, its primary focus will be the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process. You will help translate complex process and system information into clear and practical outputs, ensuring future processes are documented, understood and tested. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting HMRCs transition to its future finance operating model. You will work closely with peers, senior leaders, functional teams and departmental counterparts to deliver outcomes, build strong stakeholder relationships and manage expectations effectively. The successful candidate will have experience of financial concepts and processes, along with experience of working within programmes, projects or change environments. Job description As a Finance Change Process Manager, you will support the development and implementation of our new ERP, finance and Procurement systems, with a particular focus on Purchase-to-Pay. You will work with finance and procurement stakeholders, process owners, subject matter experts, Unity programme teams and Unity Business Services to understand business requirements and assess proposed process and system designs. You will help ensure that end-to-end processes, controls, roles and governance requirements are accurately documented and understood. You will help identify the operational, process and control impacts arising from the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba. Working with colleagues across HMRC, you will support business readiness, implementation and the adoption of new ways of working. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the design, documentation and implementation of end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay and associated finance processes. Working with process owners and subject matter experts to understand business requirements and assess proposed process and system designs. Developing and maintaining detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, process documentation, business requirements and supporting materials. Reviewing current and future processes to identify gaps, risks, control changes and opportunities for improvement, standardisation or automation. Supporting design decisions by clearly explaining business requirements, process dependencies and potential impacts. Supporting in the development of end-to-end business test scenarios that reflect realistic Purchase-to-Pay journeys and finance outcomes. Reviewing testing outcome evidence and providing recommendations on whether expected outcomes have been achieved. Supporting defect identification, prioritisation, management and resolution with business and programme teams. Supporting process assurance activities and maintaining a clear audit trail of requirements, decisions, evidence and outcomes. Identifying changes to roles, responsibilities, controls and ways of working arising from the implementation of Unity. Supporting business readiness, implementation and change management activities to help users understand and adopt new processes. Building effective relationships across finance, procurement, commercial and programme teams. Communicating complex process and system information clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs within a large and fast-moving transformation environment. Supporting wider Finance Change priorities where required. Person specification We are seeking collaborative and proactive individuals who can support Finance Change activity across Purchase-to-Pay and associated finance operations. Our ideal candidate will have a strong practical understanding of the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process and how procurement activity connects to finance operations, controls and reporting. You should be comfortable working with detailed process information and able to analyse, document and improve business processes. You will have experience of process development and maintaining clear, accurate process documentation. You should be able to work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, identify process impacts and translate complex information into practical outputs. Our ideal candidate will be confident working with stakeholders at different levels and across multiple teams. You will be able to build effective working relationships, ask constructive questions and communicate complex information clearly and practically. You should enjoy problem solving, be able to balance competing priorities and work effectively through change and uncertainty. Experience of SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA or another finance or procurement ERP platform would be valuable. Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge, skills and practical experience. Essential Criteria You must demonstrate: A strong understanding of end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay processes and associated finance processes. Good working knowledge of procurement and finance systems, such as SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA or other ERP platforms. Experience of analysing and improving business processes, with the ability to document processes clearly and support the development and maintenance of process documentation. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within a fast-paced transformation environment. Desirable Criteria The following experience would be beneficial but is not essential: Awareness of financial master data, transactional data and the relationship between procurement activity, accounting outcomes and financial reporting. Awareness of the wider Source-to-Pay lifecycle and commercial procurement processes. Experience of identifying process impacts arising from business change and supporting implementation activities. Experience of business readiness and change management activities. Knowledge of finance controls, governance and assurance processes. Experience of working within a major transformation or ERP implementation programme. Business analysis experience. Experience of supporting business testing activities. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a Further Location Preferences (optional) field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, its important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Waterview Park, Washington - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRCs Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Behaviours Well assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes 13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what its really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV (maximum 1,000 words) detailing your employment history, qualifications and relevant experience. The CV will be assessed against the Person Specification, so applicants should ensure they clearly evidence how they meet the requirements of the role, drawing on their most recent and relevant experience. A 1000-word Personal Statement. On your Personal Statement, please explain how you meet the Essential Criteria. Include clear examples that demonstrate your achievements, outcomes, and measurable impact. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your Personal Statement only. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be asked behaviour-based questions on Communicating and Influencing, Changing and Improving and Delivering at Pace to explore in detail what you are capable of. You will also be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role. This is an example of a strengths-based question: "It is often said that the customers needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?" There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Please note that circumstances may arise that require the planned interview format to change. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice of any change as possible. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date). To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application. Exceptionally, candidates who are not successful at this grade may be considered for appointment to similar roles at a lower grade where the eligibility criteria are met. If this applies, we will contact you directly. The HMRC app can help you with your application The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier. If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process. Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet. How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store. If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID. Youll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition. You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services. Reserve List A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, well let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account. Merit List After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location. Criminal Record Check Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy. Hybrid working at HMRC HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time). Reasonable Adjustments We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact the UBS Recruitment team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. 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Investigates escalated stage two complaints, provides clear written responses to stakeholders, and identifies learning for service improvements within a local authority housing division.