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Head of HR Partnering and Operations

Full Time, Permanent
University of West London
£71,300 - £79,000 per annum (Grade 9) incl. of London Weighting + fantastic benefits

This is a business-critical role with full exposure to the executive leadership team and senior management teams of the Colleges and Faculties, so the ability to develop and influence key stakeholders is vital. You'll be a true HR generalist with the ability to operate in a strategic function. You'll also be resilient, with strong expertise to support change management processes, complex employee relations casework and restructures.

Key responsibilities include leading and managing the HR Partnering team in ensuring that people management policies and procedures are fit for purpose and promote best practice. You will work collaboratively with our recognised trade unions and senior stakeholders to effectively manage disputes, applying your professional expertise on employment relations issues, handling matters within the organisational policy framework and best practice.

You will work closely with the HR Operations Manager to effectively manage all areas of the employee lifecycle, managing the recruitment and selection, candidate management, onboarding and administrative support delivered to improve business operations.

You will have experience working with a complex and unionised Higher Education institution and be a qualified CIPD Chartered Member (Level 7) in HR or be able to demonstrate an equivalent body of experience or qualification. You will be asked to demonstrate how you could work at this level, including providing accurate and robust advice to senior managers.

The closing date for this position is Monday 13th May 2024.

Interviews will be held w/c 27th March

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Your new company
Hays is delighted to be partnering with a market leading distribution, sales and marketing group, to add an exceptional qualified Management Accountant to their finance team. You will be joining a multinational group involved in all sectors, with a reputation for long-term, tailored solutions which add value to their partners. They have ambitious growth plans and a strong sustainability message. Based out of smart, corporate offices in Sutton, you will be joining a fast-paced UK finance team. The company are looking for a finance leader of the future: someone who has the potential to grow with the role and work closely with the Financial Controller.


Your new role
Your new role will play a pivotal role in all elements of the UK Finance team. Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Production of full monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Collaborating with the Financial Controller to review business processes, identifying opportunities for change and improvement
• VAT & other government reporting
• Monthly variance analysis of OPEX
• Implementing and reviewing controls related to group risk management strategies
• Assisting in supporting business intelligence software
• Management of the small general accounting team
• Adhoc projects

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience producing monthly management accounts in a complex multi-currency environment. You will bring excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and analytical tools e.g. Power BI. You'll need strong communication skills with financial and non-financial stakeholders, with line management experience beneficial but not essential. You will be adaptable, ambitious, and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively. You will have the right to work in the UK, and have a plan to reliably commute to Sutton.


What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience, with a discretionary bonus depending on company and individual performance. You will work on a hybrid pattern, and receive a generous holiday entitlement. You will be joining a company that is committed to your professional growth, and values internal progression.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
This company is a fast-growing PLC Hospitality business that own many bars across London and other party cities across the UK. This company is one of the UKs Leading Hospitality Companies. They currently have a £70 million turnover with 19 entities and large growth ambitions. They have lovely offices in central London with a great hybrid working environment that allows for a nice work-life balance.

Your new role
This company is searching for a Management Accountant who is immediately available to start work on a 6-month FTC. This role will be a typical management accountant role, so strong monthly reporting skills, management accounting skills, month end, balance sheet reconciliations, and it is desirable to have multiple experience. Coming from a retail or hospitality background would be ideal.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed, you must be immediately available to start work. You will need to have management accounting skills and experience as a management accountant in either a retail or hospitality background (desirable).

What you'll get in return
You will get the chance to work in a fast-growing hospitality PLC that have large growth ambitions! You will get the chance to learn from the senior stakeholders and be an integral part of the finance team.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
A chance for you to join a business that leads the way in servicing the construction industry with specialist demolition packages, logistics, security and resourcing. The client is looking for a bright and motivated Accounts Payable Assistant who wants to succeed within AP and progress to being an AP lead. The company is established in the industry and is constantly growing.
Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will:

• Processing supplier invoices onto the system (sage) and allocating invoices to the correct entity
• Bank reconciliations
• Liaising with suppliers, resolving queries
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparation of supplier payment runs, ready for authorisation
• Applying the correct VAT for invoices
• CIS invoicing
• Ad-hoc support at month-end
• Implementation of new system

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in end-to-end AP
• Tech-savvy: exposure to system transitions or implementations would be beneficial
• CIS experience: exposure to CIS will be very beneficial
• Experience in an SME with group/holding companies and processing/allocating invoices to the correct entities will be essential.

What you'll get in return

• Very competitive salary
• Bonus scheme (10% of salary)
• Potential for study support - case by case basis
• Hybrid working

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Hays are currently working in partnership with a leading financial services company based in Norwich. This organisation is extremely people focused and offers a very flexible approach to work as well as excellent benefits and progression opportunities.

Your new role
This role reports to a Senior Finance Manager and supports the business by providing financial information to key stakeholders that can help improve efficiency, and support commercial decision-making. This role will be very visible and operate across a number of divisions, so you will support functions that may not necessarily have a financial focus. You will work closely with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely MI is provided and provide commentary and guidance on the best course of action and differing scenarios. You will be an advocate for positive change and support a culture of cost discipline.

What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally be a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to complete your studies. You will have experience in large complex organisations and have strong core accounting experience. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with stakeholders and influence decision-making. You will have a strong commercial focus and want to drive cost efficiency. You will have an excellent attitude towards teamwork and collaboration and be able to work with a number of divisions. A background within an accountancy practice or within professional services would be advantageous but not essential.

The role offers 50% hybrid working with an office location in central Norwich.

What you'll get in return
This organisation offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous bonus and pension scheme. You will receive 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and enhanced parental leave, as well as a number of additional options.

What you need to do now
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Key Accountabilities:

As part of our team, you will be responsible for the following:

• First-Line IT Support:
• Take ownership of customer incidents or service requests and see them through to resolution.
• Monitor support ticket queues, ensuring timely action in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accurate support tickets and provide daily progress updates to clients.
• Escalation and Client Rapport:
• Escalate incidents or service requests that cannot be resolved by the Service Desk.
• Create a positive impression by building rapport with customers, focusing on their business needs, and delivering exceptional service.
• Handle queries and updates professionally, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Infrastructure Assistance:
• Assist with infrastructure tasks as needed.
• Ensure user security across all systems.
• Complete service requests promptly.
• Administration and Technical Expertise:
• Manage Active Directory, end-user devices, Office 365, and business applications.
• Demonstrate expertise in IT infrastructure, desktop systems, and business applications.
• Span technical knowledge across various versions of MS Windows, basic TCP/IP networking, Citrix, and all MS Office versions, including Office 365.

Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities:

• Proactivity and Adaptability:
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Effective Communication:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer-focused attitude with a positive approach.
• Polished telephone manner, active listening, and empathy skills.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
• Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Familiarity with service management toolsets (e.g., ServiceNow) and best practices (ITIL).
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure, desktop systems, and business applications.
• Quality and Consistency:
• Ability to follow processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain consistent service quality.
• Track Record:
• Demonstrated success working in a Service Desk role.

What you need to do now
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Responsibilities:
As a pivotal member of our rapidly expanding business, your role involves:

• Designing and Maintaining Data Architectures and Pipelines:
• Create and optimize robust data architectures and pipelines.
• Assemble intricate data sets that align with both functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Identify opportunities to acquire new data from various systems.
• Enhancing Processes:
• Develop and refine data set processes for effective data modeling, mining, and production.
• Build the necessary infrastructure for seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading from diverse data sources.
• Data Reliability and Efficiency:
• Recommend and implement strategies to enhance data reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers to construct analytics tools that leverage the data pipeline. These tools provide actionable insights related to asset management, operational efficiency, and other critical business metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with stakeholders, including Product Owners, data science teams, and design teams. Assist them with data-related technical challenges and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Creating Tools:
• Develop data tools tailored for analytics and data scientist team members. These tools empower them to build and optimize products that drive business success.

Qualifications:
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Educational Background:
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related Technical Discipline.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with cloud-based data pipelines (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with big data tools like Hadoop and Spark.
• Data Management Skills:
• Hands-on experience working with large data sets, data pipelines, workflow management tools, and Azure cloud services.
• Exposure to stream-processing systems.
• Agile Mindset:
• Comfort working in an agile environment or organisation with an agile culture.
• Problem-Solving Attitude:
• A professional demeanour and the ability to think creatively to solve complex challenges.
• Programming Background:
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Scala, C, C++, or Java would be advantageous.
• Effective Communication:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a desire to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need additional details!

What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will be joining a company that specialises in retail design and architecture and has succeeded in having a growing portfolio of renowned clients and exciting projects. They are looking for an Architectural Assistant that will play a key role in the development and execution of architectural projects from concept to completion.

Your new role
You will be working as an Architectural Assistant completing daily tasks such as:

• Working collaboratively within a team environment, receiving instruction from senior team members and providing technical support.
• Utilise industry-standard software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Sketchup to generate detailed plans and drawings that accurately reflect design intent and meet project specifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to prepare and submit documents for statutory approvals, navigating regulatory processes and obtaining consent from relevant authorities. Engage with clients, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and ensure project milestones are achieved within established timelines and budget constraints

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Architectural Technology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a focus on retail projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant software applications.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, construction methods, and detailing.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return

• A hybrid working model.
• A huge variety of social working activities.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Company health plan.

What you need to do now
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We currently have a vacancy for a Combustion Engineer to work across Kent.
Job Ref: 4556737

Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Kent
Start: May / June 2024

Company: Maidstone based Heating Contractor

Salary Expectation: £45,000 (Neg)

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4556737 in the subject of the email.

For more information, Please call Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205

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Your new company
This is a UK top 40 law firm with an excellent overall profile.

Your new role
This role will see you join the catastrophic injury team where you will manage your own multi-track catastrophic injury caseload.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a strong legal academic background and have gained 18-24 months hands-on experience managing multi-track catastrophic injury cases specifically with exposure to disease and EL/PL. You will have strong litigation skills and ideally have defendant experience. However, the client will consider those with claimant experience.

What you'll get in return
The successful candidate will benefit from working for one of the largest catastrophic injury teams in the UK. You will benefit from a very competitive salary with an additional rewards package, excellent ongoing progression and development. The client offers flexible hybrid working.

What you need to do now
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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Contract Type: PermanentStart Date: September

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction for inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to support students with diverse needs.
• Lead on the development and implementation of effective inclusion policies and practices.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and leadership.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) and relevant leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education and strategies to support diverse learners.
• Passion for promoting equality and ensuring every child reaches their potential.
• SENCO qualification.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 02072598770 and ask for Wendi.
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Your new company
You will be joining a growing group of companies (revenues c£25m) who operate across London and the South East. They have an excellent reputation and are continuing to expand as they secure new contracts. This key role will be based in their head office and work closely with the FD.

Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be taking on a role to oversee the finance department and the running of the accounts on a day-to-day basis. You'll partner with the onsite finance teams as well as work with the transactional team locally. You'll lead delivery of the monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations. Alongside this, you'll work closely with the operational teams to help them understand the profitability of their projects. This is a hands-on role in a fast paced and exciting industry!


What you'll need to succeed
You should be a proven operator within finance in preparing and delivering management accounts, as well as an excellent communicator at all levels. You should also be a team player and whilst management experience is not essential, a confidence to support and mentor the team is. An accounting qualification is preferred but NOT a pre-requisite.


What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer plus hybrid working and 25 days annual leave + BH. Free parking is on-site and there is the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity 1 day a week.


What you need to do now
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Ashford Labourer


Please call Abbey at Hays on 01622 235681


Labourers are needed in Ashford with a CSCS card and full PPE.
You must be hard-working, reliable and turn up to site on time.


If you drive, please also state this when receiving a phone call from one of the Hays Consultants.
We will be in touch with you within 48 hours of you applying for the application.


LABOURERS NEEDED
ASHFORD
FULL CSCS CARD
FULL PPE





What you need to do now


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Please call Abbey at Hays on 01622 235681

Traffic Marshall is needed in Medway with full tickets and full PPE.
You must be hard-working, reliable and turn up to site on time.

If you drive, please also state this when receiving a phone call from one of the Hays Consultants.
We will be in touch with you within 48 hours of you applying for the application.

TRAFFIC MARSHALL NEEDED
MEDWAY
FULL TICKETS

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Night Security Control Room Operative- CCTV
Rochester
4 Nights on 4 Nights off shift pattern

Your new companyWe are currently recruiting for a Security Control Room Operative to work within a secure environment, located in Rochester. We have recently been awarded this exciting new contract.

Your new role
You will be in control of the integrated head-ends in the CCTV control Room, along with involvement with the security throughout the location. This will be a 4 Nights on 4 Nights off shift pattern working between 7pm to 7am.
Previous experience with a CCTV control room and security team is required.
4 days on 4 days off.
7pm to 7am worked hours. 1 hour lunch break.
£18 per hour inclusive of Holiday pay.
Temporary contract.

What you need to do now
For more information please call Gavin or Jodie on 01622 235688.
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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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