Recruitment Consultant Jobs in Greater London

A reputable housing association is looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join the team in an exciting period for the organisation.

The company provides safe, affordable homes that benefits communities and provides support for those who need it.

This is a great role for a candidate who has demonstrable experience working in housing/property on the Fixed Asset Register, who has made improvements to systems and procedures.

Role:

• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
• Update the Register and maintain the property ledger
• Assist with quarterly and annual returns
• Month end support within chosen area

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant
• Housing Association experience including track record maintaining Fixed Asset Register
• Experience with complex reconciliations and financial records
• Excellent excel skills

If this role is of interest, please get in touch as the role is urgent.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

A prominent Housing Association which has been running for over 50 years, is looking for a Development Accountant to join their collaborative, passionate team.

The organisation provides affordable, safe homes to its residents and puts a strong emphasis on tenant and worker satisfaction, resulting in an environment that is enjoyable and provides opportunities to grow and develop.

The Capital and Development team are looking for a Development Accountant to come in on a 12 Month FTC (to begin with) to join the driven and dynamic team.

Role:

• Year end support from the Development perspective
• Carry out Monthly reconciliations and assist with financial statements
• Liaise with the wider directorate providing a strong business partnering experience
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with annual budgets

Requirements:

• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant with housing association experience desired
• Good communication skills and willingness to partner with a range of stakeholders
• Strong excel skills
• Willingness to get involved with various projects and adhoc tasks

If this role is of interest, please get in touch as the position is moving quickly.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Are you looking for longevity and commitment in a role in order to diversify your skills and further enhance your knowledge in the public sector?

LOOK NO FURTHER! I have the PERFECT opportunity for you.

My client is a leading membership organisation who focus on supporting local, family-oriented and commercial businesses by representing the amusement machine supply chain - working alongside regulators and trustees to ensure equality, fairness and revenue!

Your new role

You will be responsible providing the utmost support to the Head of Finance and the wider Senior Leadership Team with diary management, minute-taking, board and council meetings, travel logistics and complex inbox management.

You will also be the point of contact for various teams like the facilities team, HR team, finance team and general building management to ensure everything runs smoothly within the office.

As the Executive Assistant and Office Manager, your duty is to support multiple individuals with a main focus on the Head of Finance.

Main scope of the role

• Administrative support to the Executive Directors
• Office Support and Management
• Council and Meetings Support.
• Ensure the smooth running of the office.
• Act as facilities manager for the office dealing with items such as telephone system, copier franking machine, furniture etc.
• Manage office cover and handling of inbound telephone calls.
• Manage incoming post - involves reading and acting on all incoming post. Once done go through and action with Executives.
• Manage any office moves.
• Maintenance of diaries - self-explanatory but often complex because of number of officers and entities.
• Arranging travel & itineraries - trips around the UK for Executive Directors.
• Confidential work for the Executive Directors.
• Assist in compiling agendas and reports for all Council meetings.
• Organise Council and other Committee meetings and meetings with Government bodies and other ad-hoc meetings.
• Taking minutes for Council meetings.
• Support the election administration - involves ensuring those voting are allowed to vote and those retiring by rotation have the opportunity to stand again, collation of attendance records and other administrative matters.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Temporary 3 month role with a guaranteed permanent opportunity.
• £38,000 - £40,000 salary
• Training and development
• Wider support from Executives
• Strong network of high-level individuals
• Based in Farringdon - easy access to get too!

What you need to do now
This is an immediate start role with a requirement to be in the office 5 days a week so if you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We're thrilled to be supporting the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) to recruit their new Executive Assistant.

This role has a duel focus, split between supporting the Senior Management Team and supporting their sub-committees.

Based in the heart of the city, The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is the leading professional body for Enterprise Risk Management. They provide globally recognised qualifications and training, publish Thought Leadership and run insightful events open to both their members and the wider public.

This is a permanent, full time role, with hybrid working and an expectation to be office-based just one day per week.

Two Reasons why you might want to apply...

1) IRM have committed to supporting the appointee by funding a formal Governance qualification, once in post. This is testament to IRM's commitment to professional development of their staff.

2) Having worked with IRM and placed many people there over the last 10 years, I can personally vouch for them being a great employer.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide support to board sub-committees, including producing concise and accurate minutes.

Oher duties include:

• Maintain and keep up-to-date action logs for the sub-committees.
• Assist the relevant executive directors responsibly for the workings of the sub-committees in meeting arrangements.
• Support the Company Secretary in administration of main and, if necessary, subsidiary company board meetings.
• Maintain the portal system of sharing information amongst executive staff and non-executive directors.
• Arrange and minute the SMT weekly meetings, and the monthly meetings of the Chair, the CEO, the two deputy Chairs, and others where appropriate.
• Provide diary support for the CEO and executive directors.
• Liaise and support the Chair and non-executive directors as required.

If you have any previous committee support experience or extensive PA experience with a desire to develop your governance skills and knowledge, we would love to hear from you asap.

Interviews: Thursday 9th May 2024

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Homeless Advice and Support Worker

Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in east London are looking for an Advice and Support Worker to work in a busy homeless day centre. Due to a company restructure a position has become available to work in a team of Assessment and Advice Workers in the assessment and signposting of clients experiencing homeless clients with high support needs to relevant support services in the borough.

Candidates for this role will need:

- Extensive housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlement homeless clients have under different housing laws/ acts

- Experience of working with the homeless

- Experience of working in a homeless assessment capacity

- Resettlement experience and knowledge of housing options

+++ DBS within 12 months of issue or on the online update service +++

Candidate duties:

- Offering advice and guidance on housing and resettlement related issues to clients accessing the service

- Overseeing casework delivery to clients

- Presenting clients with housing options

- Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing and related rights

- Referring clients on to relevant specialist support agencies for their needs

- Accurate recording of data into CHAIN

- Liaising with external agencies on behalf of clients

If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Our client, a leading London university, is looking to recruit a full-time (35 hours per week) temporary Programme Officer to support them during this busy time. This post will be Monday-Friday, and the post will be eligible for hybrid working, normally 2 days per week onsite, although on occasion 3 days may be required for covering the enquiries desk. Flexibility will be required, and preferred days can be requested for being onsite, although is not guaranteed, as will be dependent on business needs. They are looking for someone to join them as soon as possible, and will be ongoing for now, so would anticipate 3 months +

In this post, duties will include the following:
 

• Respond to students’ and academics’ enquiries (face-to-face and via email) within agreed timeframes.
• Process assessment extension/deferral requests.
• Work with senior programme officers to support student assessment processes.
• Facilitate student module selection processes.
• Use systems and databases (e.g. student records systems and virtual learning environments)

To be considered for this post, you will have worked within a similar post, including the following criteria:
 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team and relate to a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft documents and correspondence.
• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to analyse complex data.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy at all times.
• Understanding of good customer service, and ability deliver this to a high standard.

The post is looking to start as soon as possible, and so you will need to be available at short notice, or immediately for consideration.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with health charity based in London.  They are searching for a Challenge Events Executive in order to coordinate a portfolio of third-party challenge events that drive participation and income.

As a Challenge Events Executive you will:

• be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of all challenge events within your portfolio – delivering marketing plans that drive participant numbers, and stewardship journeys that provide excellent supporter experiences and maximise income.
• Keep abreast of developments in the challenge events market, spotting opportunities and making recommendations on how to grow and diversify the programme.

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

Experience of challenge events fundraising

Experience of coordinating fundraising events or campaigns

Experience of using a relationship database to support, inform and report on fundraising activity

Excellent communication skills - in writing, face-to-face and over the phone

Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Location: London, 2 days in the office

Deadline: on rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Finance Business Partner
Salary: £42,000 - £49,000
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 3 days a week in office
Office based in Sutton

My client is a specialist education provider supporting schools across London and South England. As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting budget holders in their financial and strategic decision making. Working with a team of Assistant Finance Business Partners you will be responsible for the month end reporting cycle, periodic forecasting and yearly budget setting. Supporting a Regional Finance Business Partner, you will help translate financial information into insightful commentaries, and provide input into benchmarking, dashboarding and financial modelling as required.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Finance Business Partners and Finance Officers, including performance management, development, succession planning, sickness monitoring, etc. 
• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts pack (including income & expenditure, and balance sheet) to regular deadlines; specific duties will include: approve monthly journals, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, income analysis and inter-company recharges. 
• To actively collaboration with the wider finance team to maintain and champion the integrity of financial information, specifically purchase ledger for supplier invoices, commitments, expenses and petty cash; procurement for contracts; and assets accountant for capital expenditure and maintaining fixed assets. 
• To support and enable budget holders with budget management, exercising considerable judgement, in particular with Principals, School Business Managers HR and staffing resources, to problem solve where 

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience accountant with relevant experience of financial accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral, able to communicate effectively with finance professionals, senior management and trustees, and non-accountants to achieve cooperation and results
• Ability to manipulate data, analyse information, identify anomalies and extract pertinent information. Excellent attention to detail

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times.

If you are looking to develop your career in not-for-profit finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.

Do you want a role where you can really shape, develop and grow income from Corporates? You will engagelocal businesses and companies for a charity dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.

This position is ideal for someone working as a Corporate Fundraising Officer/Exec or a Corporate Fundraising Assistant wanting to step up.

You will join a motivated, small and busy team, working alongside 2 Corporate Fundraising colleagues to implement an existing plan, including delivery of established income generating activities.

The role is 22.5 hours a week, more hours would possibly be considered for the right candidate. You will work from the office in Essex.

The Role
Steward, nurture and develop existing relationships with local business and corporate supporters.
Steward all reactive income from local business and corporates.
Encourage, support, engage and nurture local business and corporate supporters to create and build new opportunities.
Identify opportunities for Volunteer opportunities within the Corporate team and recruit/support Corporate volunteers.
Allocate tasks to as appropriate, providing effective and timely

The Candidate
Minimum 2 years fundraising experience
Networking experience with commercial organisations, the media, community organisation.
Car driver, full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Head of Finance Business Partnering
Salary: £58,000 - £65,000
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 1/2 days a week in office
Office based in Central London

My client is a nation leading, medical, charitable organisation that provide support to individuals and their families suffering from this disorder, while also funding vital research. The Finance department is a valued part of the organisation and you will become part of a diverse and dedicated team, working in an environment where you can collaborate, be respected and thrive. You will be responsible for effective strategic financial management and planning, providing services of the highest standard and ensuring long-term financial viability. Working with the Head of Finance and the business partnering team to develop stakeholder engagement processes.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the charity, its activities and how the finance business partnering team can support the achievement of our strategic objectives
• Alongside the Head of Finance, manage the budget and forecasts process for the charity
• Provide strategic business partnering directly to the research department and other teams
• To support the Head of Finance in the development of the financial plan in line with the Group’s operational plan and targets.
• Build financial capability and confidence across the charity helping to identify risks and opportunities

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified Accountant with relevant experience of financial accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral, able to communicate effectively with finance professionals, senior management and trustees, and non-accountants to achieve cooperation and results
• Ability to manipulate data, analyse information, identify anomalies and extract pertinent information. Excellent attention to detail

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times.

If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.

Night Reconnection Assistant - Rough Sleeping Prevention Service

London, Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea 

£31,703 - £35,578 pa

Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?

Our client's exciting pilot is a new approach to preventing rough sleeping, through the provision of accommodation with onsite specialist move-on support to those who are at immediate risk of sleeping rough. The service will provide a route and support for single homeless clients who are presenting to the Local Authority Housing Options or day centres and at imminent risk of rough sleeping, but not yet rough sleeping.

Where their homelessness cannot be prevented by the council and they are at imminent risk of sleeping rough, a referral can be made into the Rough Sleeping Prevention service.

The service will be based across three London locations in Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea and staff will be expected to work across all 3 services . 

• 7 day rolling rota including early, mid and late shifts
• (K&C): medium – high support accommodation.
•  (Lambeth): medium support accommodation.
•  (Islington): Assessment hub space for up to 15 clients. Site will operate 24/7.

Each site will have staff delivering casework and support, providing each person with a comprehensive assessment of their needs and circumstances, and intensive specialist support to secure move on.

In these roles you will: 

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. 

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.  

About you

• These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and / or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

Closing date: 10am on 14 May 2024 

Interview and assessments on: 28 - 31 May 2024

Assessment & Reconnection Worker - Rough Sleeping Prevention Service 

London,  Islington, Lambeth, Kensington and Chelsea

£35,578 - £39,227 

Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless?

Our client's exciting pilot is a new approach to preventing rough sleeping, through the provision of accommodation with onsite specialist move-on support to those who are at immediate risk of sleeping rough. The service will provide a route and support for single homeless clients who are presenting to the Local Authority Housing Options or day centres and at imminent risk of rough sleeping, but not yet rough sleeping.

Where their homelessness cannot be prevented by the council and they are at imminent risk of sleeping rough, a referral can be made into the Rough Sleeping Prevention service.

The service will be based across three London locations in Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea and staff will be expected work across all three sites.

• 7 day rolling rota including early, mid and late shifts.
• (K&C): medium – high support accommodation.
•  (Lambeth): medium support accommodation.
•  (Islington): Assessment hub space for up to 15 clients. Site will operate 24/7.

Each site will have staff delivering casework and support, providing each person with a comprehensive assessment of their needs and circumstances, and intensive specialist support to secure move on.

The service will work in partnership with the local authority to secure onward move-on options e.g. access the council PRS scheme, advocating for access to supported housing.

As an Assessment and Reconnection Worker, you will: 

• Be part of a busy team environment working closely with those new to, or at risk of rough sleeping. 

• Provide a personalised case management service to clients, turning assessment recommendations into practical action plans which fully involves the client.

• Build and maintain effective relationships to support clients throughout their recovery. 

About you

These roles will suit people with experience of working at pace in a public facing environment with the ability to adapt to new situations; as well as:

• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.

• The ability to manage complex behaviours and to deal with people who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation. 

• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives in these key roles; many of their managers began their careers as an Assessment and Reconnection Worker. 

​Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 14 May 2024

Interview and assessments on: 28-31 May 2024  

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with an outstanding Multi Academy Trust to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their team, reporting to the Financial Controller on a 12 month fixed term contract.

They are looking for someone to work with the Audit Lead and the Financial Controller support the delivery of the Audit and ensure financial statements are prepared for both internal and external consumption.

This is a hybrid role working 3 days in their office based in East Croydon.

This role would be perfect for someone who is passionate about developing their skills in an excellent organisation.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare balance sheet control accounts.
• Consolidate all grant income remittances for Government income.
• Prepare monthly income and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed.
• Provide support on reconciling Fixed assets registers for all schools and head office.
• Create audit packs for auditors and work on queries from the auditors

You will:

• Be fully qualified
• Be experienced in production of month end accounts.
• Have strong reconciliation and data analysis skills.
• Experienced in preparing month end journals, including departmental recharges
• Have strong excel skills and experience of using a variety of software packages to generate reports
• Have excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Have a professional "cando" attitude and work ethic
• Have excellent time management skills

Experience of the education sector is desirable but not essential.

For more information on this role please contact Megan Hunter

Our client, a leading London university is looking to appoint a temporary Information Assistant, to provide a hight level of customer service and user support to staff and students in the university library.

This is an onsite role, based in central London, running from end May to end August in the first instance.
Key duties include:

• Staffing the Library service desk, including inducting new users; Day to day access to the library archives, including Enquiry Services; Assisting with Library administration, and collection maintenance

Experience of working in a library, with a sound knowledge of library procedures, including Library management systems is essential. The ideal candidate would have experience in working with archives, and an understanding of copyright law regarding electronic and print media.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format. You will be required to complete a cover page to apply for this role, which will be supplied to you if you are shortlisted.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.