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Relationship Manager - Financial InstitutionsTo develop and manage Financial Institution client relationships.Execution - syndicated or bilateral, for both banking and non-banking FI clients, including sponsored deals.Cross selling FI products - (including syndicated loans, fund finance, Nostro accounts, trade finance, FX, and deposits).Prepare credit applications and renewals for FI clients limits and facilities, subject to approval from the Head Office and local credit committee, as delegated.Build and oversee a loan portfolio aligned with the bank's risk appetite.Initiate risk assessments, conduct comprehensive due diligence, and prepare credit submissions, presenting them to the credit committee.Develop pitch materials and presentations as necessary.Mitigate loan risks through diligent reviews and ongoing monitoring of economic and market dynamics, adjusting deal structures as needed to minimise losses.Financial Services- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.- Possess a minimum of three years of experience in the banking industry with exposure to various products (Ideally FI clients).- Demonstrate proficiency in financial analysis, including balance sheets, cash flow, and income statements.- Possess excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.

Overview You’ll be working as a Company Secretary in our award-winning company secretarial business, Company Matters, one of the largest company secretarial providers in the UK and well-known for its expertise in corporate governance advisory services and company secretarial administration. Company Matters forms part of Link Group’s Corporate Markets division and benefits from having close links with our registrars and share plan teams, and our sister businesses – Orient Capital and D.F.King. As a Company Secretary, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients, including high-profile listed companies, providing end to end support, covering Board facing responsibilities, statutory and regulatory compliance, governance and best practice advice. Ideally, you’ll be based either full-time or on a hybrid basis from our office in Exeter city centre. Alternatively, you could be based out of our Gresham Street office in London if you are within a commutable distance, or our stunning city centre office in Leeds. What you’ll be doing: Providing full support to private and listed company Boards and Committees, which will include attendance at meetings in a minute taking and advisory capacity Ensuring compliance with all Stock Exchange requirements, including listing, statutory and regulatory requirements, Stock Market announcements and compliance with Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) Organising and managing the annual general meeting, in addition to other meetings, including the preparation of all relevant notices Preparing and filing the relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients Providing advice and guidance on corporate governance best practice to a diverse portfolio of clients Drafting and reviewing of the non-financial section of Annual Reports and Accounts, preparing and filing of relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients and project managing the process where appropriate Overseeing, training and supporting more junior colleagues, enabling them to develop their career Maintaining corporate registers, Director details and records for client entities from a regulatory, statutory and governance reporting requirements perspective Preparing, coordinating and releasing regulatory announcements on behalf of client companies using a range of RIS portals What we’re looking for: The drive and desire to work in a fast-paced environment balancing conflicting deadlines Proven experience in a listed company, Board facing and / or with investment trust experience Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and influencing skills, enabling you to build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, third parties and key client contacts Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent organisational and project management skills The ability to integrate into a dynamic team, working in a collaborative manner Commercial awareness, with the drive and desire to contribute to a growing business A CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualified or part-qualified Company Secretary with demonstrable experience working in a Company Secretary role, ideally within a professional services environment or a desire to be part of one About Link Group / Corporate Markets / The Team: Company Matters is a market-leading, trusted, comprehensive company secretarial business with offices in London and Exeter. They provide specialised, tailored support to company secretaries and the boards of a wide range of UK-listed and unlisted companies in different sectors and stages of maturity. They provide a dedicated relationship team with market leading expertise and experience, offering short and long-term practical support, open and regular communication and easy access to services for listed international organisations. Company Matters supports domestic and international clients with all aspects of their company secretarial needs, from governance advice to statutory compliance and have a long-standing reputation of providing class-leading services to UK listed businesses. Link Group works in partnership internationally with almost 7,000 clients including asset managers and investors, business managers, asset owners, trustees, issuers and borrowers. We provide the infrastructure through which assets are secured or deployed in both regulated and unregulated markets. We offer industry-leading shareholder services through Link Market Services to a wide range of corporates, issuers and business managers. We are the largest UK share registrar providing services to more than 1,300 companies large and small across the UK. We administer share plans for over 200 clients and have worked on more than 50% of UK IPOs since 2005. Our unique place in the market, combined with our partnership and relationship management approach, enables us to play a vital role in connecting issuers with 5 million shareholders around the world. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary plus benefits. 23 days’ holiday to start, (rising to 25) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy extra leave. Company matched pension scheme, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay…and plenty more. Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology. The possibility of working from home, flexible working or working part-time options are available. You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Link Group. You’ll be joining a network of 7,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. What we hope you’ll do next: Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment. Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics. Our Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe. Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division . Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values. We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential. We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

Key Task and Responsibilities To receive all advanced bookings via the web-based Temporary Staffing booking system and ensure that these bookings are accurately entered onto theTemporary Staffing IT system. Knowledge of Healthroster, ESR and Trust systems. To receive all last minute or late bookings from the wards/departments andensure that these are accurately entered onto the Staff Bank IT system. To facilitate the running of the Healthroster weekly bank payroll extract, to leasewith the payroll team (SBS) to ensure bank staff are paid accurately and promptlyfor hours worked. To support and resolve any pay queries or disputes in line withTrust policy. To fill as many shifts as possible with appropriately qualified staff from the Bankby searching the Staff Bank IT system by preference and qualifications. To provide a polite and helpful problem-solving service to visitors (some whommay be angry or complaining) to the office, in sometimes potentially stressful situations involving salaries, staff cancellation, staff shortages, breaches inEWTD. Answering telephone queries promptly and efficiently, relaying messagesas appropriate. To inform the wards/departments when shifts are booked, when they are unable. To book a shift and when an agency must be used instead of the bank. To contact the staff member of the Bank or the Agency when the shift has beencancelled by the ward and vice versa.If it is not possible to fill a shift with Bank staff, you will be required to gainauthorisation from the appropriate Directorate lead and use the approvedagencies to fill any outstanding unfilled shifts. To liaise with Bank worker and Directorate on any complaints and ensure that theunit provides a comprehensive report on the incident and follows any other Trustpolicy and to pass onto Manager. To become familiar with the policies and procedures surrounding the LondonAgency Project and Trust Policies. Providing advice to Directorates andreflecting any changes in the operating process and input into the overallTemporary Staffing Policy. To provide HR and commercial advice when utilising Agency Workers. Liaisingand monitoring the Agency Workers Directive for Agency workers working longterm with the Trust. Ensuring that the Agency workplace checklists aresubmitted for all Agency workers in accordance with the NHSLA guidelines andcommercial agreements. To undertake the processing of invoices from external agencies, to confirm thebooking, to input the relevant information regarding shift start and end times, toconfirm correct grade, to confirm date and that the booking is correct. Toauthorise invoice for payment, up to £1,500 pounds only. To provide all secretarial and administration duties to fulfil the role. HR Administration Produce and issue Bank Workers Contracts. To maintain the electronic booking system with the personnel database, ensuringthat payroll data is accurate, home addresses, and mandatory training recordsare maintained. Ensuring that the electronic booking personnel database mirrorsthe Trusts primary database ESR. Draft payroll forms (change forms, terminations forms and variation payrollForms) for the Temporary Staffing Advisor/Manager to sign. Provide HR guidance on Trust policies e.g., Mandatory training, professionalregistration etc. And the European Working Time Directive. Other duties To provide on-going training to all authorised bookers on the web-basedTemporary Staffing booking system and Employee on Line. Deputise for Manager on system administration of the Temporary Staffingbooking system for password resets, permissions, and roles for users. To contribute to the formation of basic reports relating to the specific Directoratesas requested by the Manager or deputy. To work to the policies and procedures established within Oxleas NHSFoundation Trust. To assist in the further development of the Temporary Staffing function. To attend staff meetings as required. Attend to visitors to the Staff Bank; assisting them if possible or directing them tothe correct department within the Trust i.e., recruitment, operational HR, IT orLearning & Development. Representing the Temporary Staffing Office at ward managers and directoratemeetings to take forward issues that may have arisen. To promote a professional and positive image of the Temporary Staffing Office atall times. Be aware of the health, safety and welfare of others and to comply at all timeswith the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations. To ensure confidentiality at all times complying with the Data Protection Act. To promote equal opportunities for all staff and clients in accordance with Trustpolicies. To carry out such duties as may be required and are consistent with theresponsibilities of the grade. Communication Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicateeffectively with internal departments and external agencies. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staffat all levels within the department and throughout the organisation. Able to deal with queries relating to booking issues from bank staff, services/wards, and departments across the Trust. Strong sense of quality and customer focus.

Purpose of the Role To support the Administration/Reception/Secretarial teams with post room activities, typing, scanning, filing, storage, Catering/Room Set ups and general Office duties. Who we are At MHA, we work with a wide variety of clients across multiple industries and really get to grips with the inner workings of a company. This in-depth understanding allows us to offer new ways to help businesses fulfil their commercial potential. Our culture is one of innovation and growth. We’re hungry to help businesses succeed and recognise that doing so will require creativity, individuality and flair. At MHA we want to uncover your potential. We nurture teams of talented individuals, enabling them to rise to new challenges. Main Responsibilities Undertake retrieving files from and sending files to storage. Undertake office filing and collecting documents from all floors for GDPR purposes. Undertake printing, photocopying, binding, laminating of documents. Undertake printing and distributing of course notes and PowerPoint presentations. Undertake copy typing as requested by Senior Office Manager for the secretarial team i.e. letters, accounts, file notes, reports, bills, etc. Undertake local by hand deliveries and going to the bank. Undertake collection and removal of confidential wastepaper, waste cardboard and waste plastics for recycling from all floors if necessary. Undertake de-scaling of kitchen equipment. Undertake tasks requested by the Senior Office Manager and Office Supervisor. Cover post activities i.e., open, sort and distribute incoming post; frank outgoing post and take sacks to loading bay. Scanning of incoming post. Cover new client set-ups in CCH/iManage client database and credit searches. Assist with meeting room set-ups i.e., furniture, equipment and catering requirements Assist with telephone and IT equipment issues. Assist with photocopier faults & toner replenishment on all floors. Assist with issuing temporary and new security passes i.e., take and print photos, log pass numbers. Assist with reception cover i.e, field telephone calls, take messages, arrange couriers. Assist with preparing refreshments for meetings / partners. Assist with contractor and landlord issues and visits. Assist Senior Office Manager with setting up new starters. Assist with petty cash, cheque requisitions, preparing disbursement T10 forms. Assist with company acquisition projects i.e., relocating staff, equipment and furniture. Ad hoc tasks, as required. Qualification and Skills Experience of an office environment (2 years minimum) Keyboard skills IT literate (Word, Excel, Outlook) Good communication skills Good telephone manner Accuracy and attention to detail Flexibility and able to multi-task Organisation Enthusiastic and willing to learn Why join us Over the last few years, we have won multiple industry awards such as National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year, Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year, Best Advisory Services and most recently the gold standard accreditation by Investors in People. The offering Genuine Work Life balance 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days) Competitive salary package Employee Recognition awards Paid CSR time Accredited Investor in People New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential And more! It's an exciting time to join the firm so take your next career step with us. Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process. Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process. Req ID: 1040

Overview You’ll be working as a Company Secretary in our award-winning company secretarial business, Company Matters, one of the largest company secretarial providers in the UK and well-known for its expertise in corporate governance advisory services and company secretarial administration. Company Matters forms part of Link Group’s Corporate Markets division and benefits from having close links with our registrars and share plan teams, and our sister businesses – Orient Capital and D.F.King. As a Company Secretary, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients, including high-profile listed companies, providing end to end support, covering Board facing responsibilities, statutory and regulatory compliance, governance and best practice advice. Ideally, you’ll be based either full-time or on a hybrid basis from our office in Exeter city centre. Alternatively, you could be based out of our Gresham Street office in London if you are within a commutable distance, or our stunning city centre office in Leeds. What you’ll be doing: Providing full support to private and listed company Boards and Committees, which will include attendance at meetings in a minute taking and advisory capacity Ensuring compliance with all Stock Exchange requirements, including listing, statutory and regulatory requirements, Stock Market announcements and compliance with Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) Organising and managing the annual general meeting, in addition to other meetings, including the preparation of all relevant notices Preparing and filing the relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients Providing advice and guidance on corporate governance best practice to a diverse portfolio of clients Drafting and reviewing of the non-financial section of Annual Reports and Accounts, preparing and filing of relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients and project managing the process where appropriate Overseeing, training and supporting more junior colleagues, enabling them to develop their career Maintaining corporate registers, Director details and records for client entities from a regulatory, statutory and governance reporting requirements perspective Preparing, coordinating and releasing regulatory announcements on behalf of client companies using a range of RIS portals What we’re looking for: The drive and desire to work in a fast-paced environment balancing conflicting deadlines Proven experience in a listed company, Board facing and / or with investment trust experience Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and influencing skills, enabling you to build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, third parties and key client contacts Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent organisational and project management skills The ability to integrate into a dynamic team, working in a collaborative manner Commercial awareness, with the drive and desire to contribute to a growing business A CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualified or part-qualified Company Secretary with demonstrable experience working in a Company Secretary role, ideally within a professional services environment or a desire to be part of one About Link Group / Corporate Markets / The Team: Company Matters is a market-leading, trusted, comprehensive company secretarial business with offices in London and Exeter. They provide specialised, tailored support to company secretaries and the boards of a wide range of UK-listed and unlisted companies in different sectors and stages of maturity. They provide a dedicated relationship team with market leading expertise and experience, offering short and long-term practical support, open and regular communication and easy access to services for listed international organisations. Company Matters supports domestic and international clients with all aspects of their company secretarial needs, from governance advice to statutory compliance and have a long-standing reputation of providing class-leading services to UK listed businesses. Link Group works in partnership internationally with almost 7,000 clients including asset managers and investors, business managers, asset owners, trustees, issuers and borrowers. We provide the infrastructure through which assets are secured or deployed in both regulated and unregulated markets. We offer industry-leading shareholder services through Link Market Services to a wide range of corporates, issuers and business managers. We are the largest UK share registrar providing services to more than 1,300 companies large and small across the UK. We administer share plans for over 200 clients and have worked on more than 50% of UK IPOs since 2005. Our unique place in the market, combined with our partnership and relationship management approach, enables us to play a vital role in connecting issuers with 5 million shareholders around the world. What’s in it for you? A competitive basic salary plus benefits. 23 days’ holiday to start, (rising to 25) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy extra leave. Company matched pension scheme, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay…and plenty more. Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology. The possibility of working from home, flexible working or working part-time options are available. You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Link Group. You’ll be joining a network of 7,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. What we hope you’ll do next: Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment. Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics. Our Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe. Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division . Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values. We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential. We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

Exciting opportunity for a Infrastructure Structured Finance Director - EMEA to join a European Corporate & Investment Bank. London- Project Finance, Infrastructure, Energy, TMT: Origination, Execution, Portfolio Management The role:Responsible for origination, structuring, execution and portfolio management of project finance and acquisition finance related transactions in the energy, infrastructure and TMT sectors, with coverage of the EMEA regionSupervise the transaction, portfolio and administrative activities & responsibilities of the vice presidents, associates and analystsLiaising and coordinating with internal stakeholdersMonitor the updating/validity of internal ratings, money laundering reassessment risk for the structured finance transactions allocated at a Transaction responsibility level as well as supervising the monitoring of periodic construction & operation reports, credit reviews plus waiver & amendment processing relating to their portfolio. Assist the person in charge of the portfolio with their information needsEnsuring an understanding of the requirements as a Certified Person.Exciting opportunity for a Infrastructure Structured Finance Director - EMEA to join a European Corporate & Investment Bank. London- Project Finance, Infrastructure, Energy, TMT: Origination, Execution, Portfolio Management The candidate:minimum 7-8 years experience in energy, infrastructure and TMT project finance and structured finance transactions, including due diligence, credit analysis, execution, modelling, documentation and administration Competencies RequiredA degree in finance, economics, accountingFormal credit trainingExtensive background in credit analysis and financial modellingpractical knowledge of financial products, finance, accounting, and documentation Proficient with MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, Power Point CompetenciesStrong credit, analytical and financial modelling skillsExceptional verbal and written communication skills to deal with a wide variety of internal and external counterpartsAbility to analyse and conduct independent due diligence of transactions, plus identify industry/market trendsAbility to act as a transaction manager / deal team coordinator for complex transactionsAdvisory experience a plus Team-oriented personality

Employer 1 Kingston Council Location(s) 1 Kingston, Sutton Contract Type 1 Permanent Working Hours 1 Full Time Grade 1 Other Grade (Other) 1 M+3 Hours Per Week 1 Standard Salary Range 1 £71,850 - £77,865 (subject to Pay Award pay scales) Salary Basis 1 Per annum Salary 1 £71,850 - £77,865 (subject to Pay Award pay scales) Leave Entitlement 1 Other Leave Entitlement 1 33 Days Application Deadline 10/12/2023, 23:55 Anticipated Interview Date(s) 1 Round 1: Interview on Friday 15th & Monday 18th December 2023 | Round 2: Stakeholder Panel Interview (from 3rd January 2024 onwards) About the Borough 1 Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. About the Role 1 The Head of IT is responsible for the design, delivery, operation and support of our IT services, Infrastructure and systems across the shared Digital & IT Service. As our Head of IT, you will: Ensure that the IT department provides high-quality, efficient, and effective services to the Councils and their residents. Lead and manage the IT teams. Develop and implement the IT strategy. Cyber security and governance. Manage the IT budget. This is a varied and exciting role, you will be leading on a transformation programme which involves migrating to cloud computing, transforming the network, wifi and the telephony. You will be involved in driving service improvement plans with key areas, mobile working and cyber security! The Head of IT has 4-5 direct reports; Head of Digital Support (IT Help Desk and Support Services), Head of Business Applications, Head of Cloud and Platform and Programme Manager for the Infrastructure Programme. The wider Digital & IT team consists of 40-50 staff members. About Us 1 Digital and IT is a shared service between Kingston and Sutton Councils providing digital and technology services to both Councils as well as a number of arm's length companies, including Achieving for Children and Sutton Housing Partnership. There are three Corporate Heads of Service roles in the Digital and IT department. Along with the department’s Assistant Director, they form the senior leadership team for the shared Digital and IT Service. These roles each have line management, budgetary and functional accountability aligned with the department’s specific services and goals. We are committed to delivering excellent public services to our residents and local businesses, which is why we place the user, and their needs, at the heart of our agile delivery strategy. We are proud of our digital culture, and have a team of excellent professionals working across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver for the Council. In the IT space we are using technology to enable transformation across the Councils. We have a broad range of digital projects underway and this role will work closely with those digital teams to ensure our technology can support our digital ambitions. For example, developing our cloud platforms to enable us to better use our data and develop capabilities in AI. About You 1 We're looking for a candidate with experience running an IT Service, ideally within the public sector! We're recruiting a candidate who has worked closely with and enabled digital teams to deliver at pace. If you have experience of running cloud environments and know how to transition teams to this way of working, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for a Head of IT who has: Exceptional leadership skills, modelling a strong performance culture and constructively building achievement, confidence and skills in others. Excellent people management and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of IT professionals, including mentoring and coaching. Strong technical knowledge and experience. Key areas include cloud computing, cyber security and networking. Experience in DevOps and working with digital and development teams. A detailed understanding of how to set and deliver Digital and IT strategies and plans. Experience managing stakeholders at a senior level. Experience working at a strategic and tactical level to ensure that deliverables meet the business needs of the organisation. Demonstrable commercial experience with programmes and portfolios, budgeting and resource management. A strong understanding and experience in effective IT governance and compliance including Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). We'd love to hear from you if you: Are open minded and curious about what technology can offer to our Councils. Can demonstrate solid management techniques to ensure that the IT services are well managed with strong governance, including cyber security. Have experience in taking an idea from inception through to delivery at scale. Have great stakeholder management skills and are able to empathise with others and see different points of view. Have high standards in quality of service and how IT is meeting user needs. Are energetic and optimistic about how IT can help combined with resilience in a dynamic and complex organisation. Please review the job description for full information. Our Offer To You 1 As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to be even more flexible in how we work and manage staff workloads, ensuring they have the correct equipment and resources to be able to maximise their talents and looking after their wellbeing. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) Three volunteering days per year Flexible and agile working arrangements Comprehensive learning and development programme Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres Interest free season ticket loans Local Government Pension Scheme Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme Zip car scheme Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses Confidential wellbeing and counselling support Subsidised gym membership Application Process 1 Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information 1 We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. 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Key responsibilities include:Managing the demand forecasting process for all products.Analysing supply chain trends and performance.Communicating effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.Implementing strategies to optimise inventory levels.Overseeing the procurement process to ensure product availability.Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.Monitoring and managing risks within the supply chain.Reporting on supply chain performance and making recommendations for improvements.A successful Commercial Forecasting Manager should have:Proven experience in a similar role within the Technology & Telecoms industry.Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting techniques.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.A keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join Museum Wales as a Finance Business Partner - Financial Accounting.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will:Plan and oversee Financial Accounting services including maintaining private funds records, management of payments and income team (4 staff), administering payments runs and dealing with purchase ledger queries, overseeing bank and cash management services.Prepare annual statutory accounts and audit working papers for Museum (with Head of Finance), trading subsidiary and joint venture.Be part of trading subsidary senior management team, which is responsible for trading subsidiary strategySupport departments in developing commercial/cost recovery income generationAs part of the department management team, develop and implement systems and procedures, and ensure good communication with departments across Amgueddfa Cymru.Provide targeted financial advice to heads of department to help meet budgeted requirements, improve performance, and meet goals of the organisationYour Key objectives will be to;Ensure that Financial Accounting services are provided to a high standard, complying with legislation and regulations, and on a timely basis.Produce the Annual statutory accounts for the Museum, Trading Subsidiary and Joint Venture are completed to deadline with a 'clean' audit report.Ensure Finance systems and procedures that are fit for purpose and meet legislative and best practice requirements.Ensure Private Funds records are up-to-date, reconciled and accurate, and reports made on a timely basis.Ensure and produce and maintain accurate financial records for the Joint Venture.Work with the Income Generation Team on initiatives and developed with realistic net income projections The knowledge and qualifications you'll need…Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIPFA accountant; or Qualified by Experience with extensive relevant experienceKnowledge of computer based financial accounting systemsGood knowledge of Windows-based software packages, including spreadsheetsThe experience you'll need…Extensive experience of preparing final statutory accounts with supporting working papers, including reconciled control accounts, and liasing with auditorsStaff supervisionDeveloping and implementing financial proceduresProviding financial information for and appraising income generation initiativesPreparation of budgets and forecasts and reporting thereon 

Job Introduction DACBeachcroft has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Real Estate cluster as a Legal Support Assistant (LSA) on a full-time, permanent, hybrid basis in our Manchester office. Working as a team to act as a point of contact for lawyers and to ensure the effective completion of their work, as well as undertaking a variety of secretarial tasks (as listed below), and where appropriate, the LSA will manage the workflow by utilising Administrative Assistants (AA) and the Central Transcription Unit (CTU), retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. The LSA will be responsible for providing a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to lawyers in the group and exceptional client service. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability, long term health condition or neurodiversity whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you and you feel you meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy as set out in this advert then please contact [email protected] in confidence, quoting the reference number for this vacancy in the subject box of your email, and a member of the Recruitment team will be in touch. Main Responsibilities Client Relationship Management Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the CTU team/speech recognition for accuracy/formatting, before it is passed to the relevant lawyer Taking and making client related calls, dealing with and handling message taking as appropriate Responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring Administrative Responsible for files to be opened and closed and supervise general filing requirements and record keeping and production of engagement letters ensuring compliant at all times Monitor and track key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support lawyers in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, internal client, etc. Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to date, anticipating requirements e.g. associated travel /accommodation bookings, meeting rooms, drafting itineraries, preparing agendas, preparing and circulating papers Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required. First point of contact for their team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Uploading documents to PDF docs and editing documents using the same Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Communication Key point of contact for lawyers to maintain relationships and ensure a high level of support is always provided by the team. Monitor post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate lawyer and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Liaising with and providing support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by HL. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it is evident that a colleague needs assistance with their workload Answering phone calls for other members of the team when they are away from their desk Liaise with the HL over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant lawyers Financial Assisting lawyers with billing related tasks Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP process Dealing with matter related finance administration to include BACs, TTs etc. Processing expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with HL where challenges arise Responsible for ensuring the creation and maintenance of data rooms and client information in accordance with case milestones Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained and updated within appropriate systems, raising requests as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, forms Undertaking searches and completion of requisite forms and submissions Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures Customer Service Arranging and attending team meetings Liaising with lawyers, PAs, HLs and Secretarial Managers (SM) to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate The Ideal Candidate Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment An aptitude for managing multiple priorities, producing documents and client communications of the highest standard Experience using Microsoft Office in an employment environment Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems An effective communicator with an excellent customer and client service approach; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer/client service focused Proven experience of managing client facing tasks and priorities, with a hands-on, practical approach Effective at investigating issues and seeing a problem through to conclusion Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Excellent team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Confidential and discreet but able to redirect information when appropriate to ensure areas of concern are resolved effectively Well organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all client communications and deliverables About The Company We are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Malaysia, Brazil, Peru, Central America, the USA, Australia and Germany. We are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, ranging from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for all of the UK’s top-ten insurers, we are market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-12 housebuilders. We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 142 Chambers UK 2021 practice area and individual lawyer rankings. In Legal 500 UK 2021, the firm received a top tier ranking for 37 of its practice areas, and 58 DACB lawyers were singled out in the ‘Leading Individual' rankings. Our successes have been recognised by the legal industry and the markets in which we operate. These accolades include two top prizes in the ‘Excellence in Business Development’ and ‘Excellence in Technology & Innovation’ categories of the 2020 Law Society Excellence Awards – the highest accolade for law firms in England & Wales. Our health sector team won the ‘Crisis Management Team of the Year’ award at the 2020 British Legal Awards for its support to the NHS at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our Cyber & Data Risk team received the ‘Business Development Innovation Award’ at the 2020 Legal Innovation Awards, as well as ‘Cyber Law Firm of the Year’ at the prestigious Insurance Insider Cyber Rankings Awards, for its market-leading suite of digital tools to help our clients prepare for and respond to cyber and data risk crises. Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit www.dacbeachcroft.com. Application Details At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working. We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Note for Recruitment Agencies – the DAC Beachcroft recruitment team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to any DAC Beachcroft employee without a specific request by the recruitment team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. Our recruitment team can be contacted at [email protected]

This role will encompass a range of responsibilities including but not limited to:Processing invoices & raising payments to suppliersSetting up & maintaining Customer and supplier records, resolving queries and reconciling accountsReview and process employee expenses. Ensure there is accurate & appropriate backup to all expense transactions across the group and controls/policies are being adhered to, liaising with staff members across all levels.Managing online banking including posting receipts and paymentsMonth end reconciliations for banks, credit cards and major balance sheet accountsAssistance with credit controlAssistance with year-end auditPosting JournalsAdhering to strict month end deadlinesProven bookkeeping and accounts payable management experience.Experience with working in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment preferable.Experienced excel userSelf starter with a pro-active approachExperience using Access Dimensions accounting system preferable, but not necessary