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6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working \n Shape the Future of HR \n Are you passionate about driving change, influencing strategy, and creating policies that make a real impact? \n We're looking for an ambitious and proactive HR Projects & Policy Officer to join a forward-thinking HR team during an exciting period of transformation. This is a newly created role where you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful HR initiatives, develop people-focused policies, and work closely with senior stakeholders on projects that shape the employee experience. \n This position is offered on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract due to an ongoing review of the wider HR Services structure, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, challenge, and the chance to make an immediate difference. \n What You'll Be Doing \n Drive Strategic HR Projects \n\n • Lead and support a range of HR projects from planning through to delivery.\n, • Coordinate organisational change and transformation initiatives.\n, • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes.\n, • Produce engaging reports and updates for senior leadership teams.\n, • Help implement innovative solutions that improve HR services and employee experience.\n\n Influence HR Policy & Best Practice \n\n • Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures.\n, • Ensure policies remain aligned with employment legislation and best practice.\n, • Research emerging trends and recommend improvements to people practices.\n, • Create clear, practical guidance and supporting documentation for managers and employees.\n, • Contribute to the development of a modern, inclusive, and people-focused HR framework.\n\n Build Relationships & Drive Engagement \n\n • Work collaboratively with managers, employees, and key stakeholders.\n, • Support consultation exercises and change programmes.\n, • Deliver clear communications to drive engagement and understanding.\n, • Provide expert guidance on policies and associated HR processes.\n\n Champion Continuous Improvement \n\n • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.\n, • Develop toolkits, resources, FAQs, and guidance materials.\n, • Support training sessions and workshops across the organisation.\n, • Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.\n\n What We're Looking For \n You'll be a confident HR professional who enjoys balancing operational delivery with project-based work. \n Essential Experience \n\n • Experience working within a HR environment.\n, • Exposure to HR projects, organisational change, or policy development.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results at pace.\n, • Experience analysing information and producing reports or recommendations.\n\n Skills & Knowledge \n\n • Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.\n, • Excellent written communication and policy drafting skills.\n, • Strong organisational and project management capabilities.\n, • Confident communicator with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.\n, • Ability to work independently while building strong working relationships.\n\n Desirable \n\n • CIPD Level 5 qualified or studying towards qualification.\n, • Experience working within a large, complex organisation.\n, • Knowledge of organisational development or change management initiatives.\n\n

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Spider is advertising on behalf of Lighthouse Women's Aid, who are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to guide the charity through its next chapter. This is a permanent, part-time role based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Salary:£55,000 per annum, pro rata Benefits: 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus pension Hours: 28 hours per week, with flexible working depending on the needs of the organisation About the role As CEO, reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, direction and management, ensuring Lighthouse achieves its mission to support women and families affected by domestic abuse. You will be accountable for the charity's overall performance, financial sustainability and impact, maintaining the highest standards of governance, safeguarding and service delivery. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the charity's strategy and business plan alongside the Board of Trustees, • Overseeing financial performance, budgets, funding, reserves and risk management, • Ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, GDPR and Health & Safety, • Leading and empowering the Management Team, staff and volunteers, • Developing relationships with funders, commissioners, statutory bodies and partner organisations, • Driving fundraising and income generation through grants, contracts, corporate partnerships and community fundraising, • Representing Lighthouse publicly, advocating for survivors and influencing policy, • Ensuring services remain inclusive, empowering and trauma-informed Please note: Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. About you: You will have proven senior leadership or CEO-level experience, ideally within the charity or public sector, alongside a strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches. You'll bring demonstrable experience in strategic planning, financial management, organisational development, fundraising and income generation, with excellent communication, advocacy and partnership-building skills. Experience supporting vulnerable people, influencing policy or working within government frameworks, and knowledge of relevant domestic abuse, housing and support legislation would be advantageous. About Lighthouse Women's Aid: Based in Suffolk, Lighthouse Women's Aid (Registered Charity No 1069296) has supported victims and survivors of domestic abuse for 50 years. Its specialist team supports around 1,000 women, young people and children each year. With an annual turnover of approximately £700,000, funded through grants, statutory funding, individual giving and corporate partnerships, Lighthouse provides preventative and therapeutic services within a safe and supportive environment. Lighthouse welcomes diversity in the workplace. To be considered, apply through Spider with an up-to-date CV. If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Spider. Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for correspondence. Additional keywords: Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Charity CEO, Charity Leadership, Chief Executive, Senior Charity Management, Domestic Abuse, Safeguarding, Fundraising, Income Generation, Strategic Leadership, Charity Jobs, Ipswich Jobs, Suffolk Jobs. This vacancy is advertised and managed on our behalf by Spider. Your details will be processed for this vacancy, and you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Full Privacy Policy details will be provided by email upon application. JBRP1_UKTJ

£35,997 per annum Chelmsford Full-Time Permanent We are looking for a Performance and Data Officer to take the lead and ownership in the production of our corporate performance at Delta, supporting the business at all levels to become data-led in its decision making by providing monitoring performance. • Take the lead on the regular reporting and monitoring of Delta's performance., • Lead on the development, maintenance and presentation of good quality, relevant and timely performance and management information reports., • Design and build performance reports for Heads of Service and Executive Teams to track and monitor performance, in a way that is consistent and easy to interpret., • Ensure information management and governance arrangements are robust and ensure data quality standards are established, maintained and regularly tested., • Record and review KPI counting rules to ensure data contributing to performance measures are accurate and representative of business processes., • Extensive experience in data insights and/or performance arena., • Strong Microsoft Office skills across all products including an advanced knowledge of Excel., • Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills and knowledge of a wide range of statistical techniques, • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of performance measures, quantitative and qualitative data analysis., • Strong collaborative skills, with experience working across multiple teams and initiatives. Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: This role will require you to be in the office a minimum of 1 day a week, or as per business need. • The salary for this post will be £35,997 Per Annum., • Learning and development opportunities, • Healthcare cash plan, • Robust employee reward and recognition programme, • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, • Volunteering programme, • Competitive pension scheme, • 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum., • 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Data Partnerships Officer Fixed Term, Full Time £27,869 to £32,787 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 18th September 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of up to 12 months. You will be required to attend County Hall, Chelmsford 2-3 days per month. Working as part of the Essex Centre for Data Analytics the Partnerships Officer will work with data teams across Essex County Council, Essex Police, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, Southend City Council, Thurrock Council and the University of Essex and with our partners to support and at times manage, a range of exciting partnership data initiatives that deliver the aims set out within the Essex Centre for Data Analytics' strategy. The role will focus on ensuring that partnership data initiatives run smoothly and that they support the delivery of programmes aligned to the Essex Centre for Data Analytics ambitions. The role will support the delivery of a partnership engagement programme for data communities, working with internal and external stakeholders to plan and co-ordinate events, and manage established communications and engagement channels. • To co-ordinate partnership data projects and programmes, engaging with project leads to problem solve and overcome any barriers to delivery, developing shared action plans, managing deadlines and supporting briefings on progress., • To build effective, collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners., • To undertake desktop research, develop and deliver reports, briefings and products aligned to the role., • To contribute ideas and solutions for continuous service improvement ensuring high customer satisfaction., • To support in the organisation of key events, seminars and briefings that advance the work of the team, promoting the work of Essex Centre for Data Analytics and data communities; including sourcing and booking venues, processing invoices, and managing budgets for events, and working with stakeholders to produce content for the events., • Assist creating, updating, sourcing, and producing copy for relevant online platforms relating to the Essex Centre for Data Analytics such as social media, website, Insight Matters newsletter, Data Talks events portal and contributing towards other key communication documents for the wider team., • Provide business administrative support for key strategic data partnership groups. This includes managing shared inboxes, arranging meetings, producing, and distributing agendas, coordinating papers, and ensuring action items are captured, logged, and delivered., • Provide timely engagement reports and feedback, evaluate the effectiveness of key activities and contribute to regular monitoring and evaluation reports., • To maintain a good working knowledge of the council's functions and processes and keep up to date with changes., • Minimum of GCSE passes (or equivalent) in English and Maths., • Experience of and interest in working in a partnership setting., • Experience of and interest in communication and engagement activities within an organisation Experience of having worked in a political environment, skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and taking a cross-organisational perspective., • Experience of working with a wide range of partners and managing competing demands., • An ability to work well with others in a team and partnership environment including networking and developing strong working relationships both internally and externally., • Ability to think creatively, identify and develop ideas from a range of sources and translate ideas into actions., • Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and facilitate the removal of barriers to success with partner organisations., • Excellent written and verbal skills, ability to draft content and deal with matters in a sensitive way., • Ability to deliver to deadlines and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously., • Excellent communication skills and a high capacity for factual accuracy and attention to detail., • An ability to work fairly, autonomously, be proactive and driven to get results., • Experience of project/organisational and event management and interest in data is desirable. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to join a well-established provider of business communication and security technology solutions. As a Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant, you will take ownership of key finance processes, support month-end activities and provide guidance to junior members of the finance team. This full-time role offers salary range of £32,000 - £40,000and benefits. You will be responsible for • Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities., • Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges and reconciliations., • Reconciling intercompany balances and resolving any discrepancies., • Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts., • Posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals., • Assisting with month-end close and the preparation of management accounts., • Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices., • Managing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements., • Maintaining accurate sales, purchase and nominal ledgers., • Monitoring aged debtors and creditors, resolving outstanding balances., • Clearing historic unreconciled items and processing authorised write-offs., • Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and maintaining supporting schedules., • Acting as a senior point of contact within the finance team, providing support and guidance to Finance Assistants. What we are looking for • Previous experience in a Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant,Finance Officer, Finance Executive or in a similar role., • Possess 5 years ofexperience withinfinance environment, • Must have experience working within, • multi-entity, • Proven experience preparing VAT returns, intercompany accounting, including invoicing, reconciliations and transactions., • Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end processes., • AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience., • Confident carrying out bank and balance sheet reconciliations., • Experience maintaining accurate financial ledgers and robust financial controls., • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills., • Experience using an ERP system is highly preferable. If you're an experienced finance assistant looking for a varied role where you can make an immediate impact and support a busy finance team, this is an excellent opportunity. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this West Midlands based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer. Senior Planning Policy Officer- West Midlands. We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning poli

Policy Validation Officer Be part of something brilliant – join the highly collaborative Policy Validation Team at NFU Mutual with a clear purpose and a passion for doing things the right way. We have a permanent opportunity within the Policy Validation team at NFU Mutual and you’ll be joining u

Thurrock Council in Thurrock is seeking a qualified Environmental Health professional to lead the local air quality management program.You will perform statutory duties, manage the monitoring network, and ensure deadlines are met while advising on complex cases within the service area.The role requi

Experience of researching and developing evidence-based policy positions, and of influencing decision- or policy-makers to deliver organisational objectives, in-house or on behalf of clients. As the industry's centre of technical and regulatory expertise, it represents members' interests, shapes the

Carrington West is assisting a West Midlands Local Authority in recruiting a Senior Planning Policy Officer. The role focuses on developing policy content toward the Local Plan, with emphasis on national planning policy and planning legislation, for delivery under tight deadlines.

Membership Bespoke is recruiting a Policy & Public Affairs Officer for a leading UK healthcare membership organisation. Reporting to the Head of Policy & Public Affairs, you will research policy issues, produce briefings, and engage with politicians and civil servants while communicating clearly to

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Senior Planning Policy Officer to shape Hull's Local Plan and delivery programme. You will lead planning policy projects, develop evidence-based policy and undertake research and engagement activities to support sustainable growth and health

Senior Planning Policy Officer. My local authority client in Yorkshire is looking to source an experienced Town Planning Policy Specialist to operate at Senior or Principal. The Post will require relevant experience in the planning field, preferably local plan related including policy development, i

The Policy Enforcement Officer will report directly to the Policy Enforcement Manager. Policy Enforcement Officer | Waste Management | Full Time. Based at the Environmental Education Centre, Farington but regular travel requiredThe purpose of a Policy Enforcement Officer (PEO) is to contribute towar

Principal Planning Policy Officer (Career-graded role) Grade 9 to 10, £44,804 - £54,189 (including local weighting), plus an additional £3,500 Market Supplement (subject to annual review) Full Time, 37 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months. We are looking for a committed policy planner to help

Seeking a Principal Planning Policy Officer to shape future development in East Herts by developing policy frameworks, contributing to the Local Plan, and advising on planning matters. Requires strong policy knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills.

Seeking a dedicated policy planner to contribute to developing the planning policy framework for future guidance.

Senior Care Assistant – Glenrothes, Fife (KY7).Deliver exceptional care as a Senior Care Assistant with Newcross Healthcare.Are you a compassionate Senior Care Assistant looking for flexibility, great pay, and career development? At Newcross Healthcare, we value and support our health and social

Environmental Compliance Officer. An opportunity has arisen within Environment, Housing & Infrastructure (Renfrewshire Community Safety Hub) for a motivated individual to become Environmental Compliance Officer.

Domestic Assistant, St Brendan's Care Home (3614).You will provide domestic assistance in the Home, with particular responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Home, to the standard necessary for the health and safety of the service users.You should have experience of cleaning, preferably to a

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful car

Salary: £17,290 per year + Mileage Reference: LC-BASILRR Job Title: Care Assistant - Hospital Discharge/Rapid Response Locations: SS13, SS14, SS15, CM11, CM12, CM13, CM14, CM15 (Basildon, Billericay and Brentwood) Pay Rate: £17,290 per annum - Guaranteed 35 Hours per week Mileage: 24p Shift

Make a real difference in your local community with Home Instead Braintree, Sudbury & Colne Valley.We're looking for compassionate, reliable and caring individuals to join our award-winning team supporting older people to live independently in their own homes.We currently have evening and weekend op

At CCH Group, we’re more than a care provider – we’re a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so.Founded in 2009, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest care company, with over 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.Fle

Hours: Various Shifts: Various Your Time at Work As a Retail Security Officer you will be responsible for: - Providing a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff - Carrying out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensuring the saf

Prison officer opportunities HMP Full Sutton £Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer.

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer.

Could you be the reason someone smiles?.Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary.Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 o

Prison officer opportunities HMP Full Sutton £Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer.

Freezer Warehouse Operative - Erith.As a Freezer Warehouse Operative with Ocado Logistics, you’ll join a specialist team working in a fast-paced freezer environment, where temperatures can be as low as -25°C.Your safety and comfort come first, so we’ll provide full thermal protective clothing t

Warehouse Operative - Erith Nights.As a Warehouse Operative with Ocado Logistics, you'll play a vital role in preparing customer orders in our state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Erith.Our night shifts are ideal for people who prefer a night-shift lifestyle.You'll work in a fast-paced warehouse su

As a Warehouse Operative with Ocado Logistics, you'll play a vital role in preparing customer orders in our state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Erith.With a variety of departments and shift options available, our core roster gives you the opportunity to plan your work-life balance with confidence.

Job Title: Receptionist and Student Support Assistant, Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 01 November 2026 We are looking for a new Receptionist and Student Support Assistant for the School of Science.The successful candidate will join the team working across our two School of Science Ad

Join M&S as a Security Officer in Blackpool, providing a safe and welcoming shopping environment for customers and colleagues.

BardWood Support Services is seeking an Area Relief Officer to provide on-site security and customer-facing support at locations around Hull.

Barchester Healthcare in the UK is looking for a General Assistant to support residents by carrying out housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering tasks.You will help create a warm, homely environment and build positive relationships with residents, ensuring quality care and a positive resident ex