<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Trust (MNSP)</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midsomer Norton<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000 - £110,000 + wider benefits</p><p><strong>Join one of the South West's most successful and fastest-growing Multi-Academy Trusts</strong></p><p>Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Trust (MNSP) is entering an exciting phase. Already responsible for <strong>36 schools</strong>, with <strong>strong predicted growth in the next 12-18 months</strong>- they are a high-performing and rapidly expanding Trust with a strong reputation for school improvement, financial strength and educational excellence.</p><p>With a <strong>£150m+ turnover</strong>, and a clear commitment to supporting 3000 staff and improving outcomes for pupils, they are seeking an exceptional <strong>Finance Director </strong>to lead their finance function into the next stage of organisational growth.</p><p>Reporting to the <strong>Chief Operating Officer</strong>, you will provide strategic leadership, assurance and financial stewardship at the highest level - ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver the very best outcomes for children across the Trust.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a rare and career-defining role for a senior finance leader who wants to make a genuine difference in public education. You will:</p><p><strong>Lead at Scale and Influence Trust-Wide Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Shape and deliver the Trust's <strong>multi-year financial strategy</strong>, investment plans and capital priorities.</li><li>Provide clear analysis, advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders, the CEO and Trustees.</li><li>Play a pivotal role in driving financial sustainability during a period of significant growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Ensure Rigorous Governance, Controls and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead internal controls, audit, external scrutiny and statutory reporting - including DfE returns and preparation of financial statements.</li><li>Maintain full compliance with the Academies Handbook, Companies House and financial regulation.</li></ul><p><strong>Drive Financial Excellence Across the Trust</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting.</li><li>Manage reserves and cashflow, recommending investment options to maximise returns.</li><li>Lead procurement strategy and ensure best value across all schools.</li></ul><p><strong>Play a Key Role in Due Diligence & Growth</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial due diligence for incoming schools and support seamless onboarding.</li></ul><p><strong>Develop and Lead a High-Performing Finance Function</strong></p><p>You will manage a team of 2<strong>5</strong><strong> staff</strong>, including:</p><ul><li>Management Accountants</li><li>Accounts Payable/Receivable teams</li><li>Payroll</li></ul><p>With some staff school-based, you'll ensure strong capacity, clear processes, and professional excellence across multiple sites.</p><p><strong>Why Join MNSP?</strong></p><ul><li>A <strong>financially strong</strong>, well-run and respected Trust with outstanding school improvement capability.</li><li>A leadership culture focused on <strong>outcomes, not bureaucracy - </strong>lean, agile and impactful.</li><li>Significant opportunity to <strong>shape the strategic future</strong> of a large and growing educational organisation.</li><li>A chance to make a profound difference to children's lives across the South West.</li></ul><p><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).</li><li>Successful track record in senior financial leadership within a complex, multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong experience in audit, financial reporting, and leading high-performing finance teams.</li><li>Ability to translate strategy into robust financial models, budgets and operational plans.</li><li>Excellent communication, influence and interpersonal skills - comfortable working with school leaders, teachers and Trustees.</li><li>Deep commitment to integrity, public value and improving outcomes for children.</li></ul><p><strong>Highly Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within a Multi-Academy Trust or public-sector organisation.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of the Academies Handbook and MAT finance regulation.</li><li>Experience in capital bids, capital project oversight, risk management and onboarding new academies.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£90,000 - £110,000</li><li>Government Pension Scheme</li><li>26 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years' service)</li><li>Blue Light Card - offering savings on shopping, travel and leisure</li><li>Cycle-to-Work Scheme</li><li>Free Eye Tests</li><li>EAP Scheme</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci45NzE2MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for applicants with a real interest in cyber security and GRC to join a global business based in Wantage as IT Governance Coordinator, offering excellent development opportunities and chance to support international cyber security initiatives!</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As IT Governance Coordinator, you'll join an international team and support governance, risk & compliance initiatives within cyber security. This will include:</p><ul><li>risk management (risk assessments, maintaining risk register etc.)</li><li>ensuring IT governance, policies, standards and processes are maintained and adhered to</li><li>supporting on an ISO 27001 implementation (maintaining ISMS, supporting audits etc.)</li><li>work closely with IT and infrastructure teams, supporting various cyber security activities (e.g. vulnerability management, incident response etc.)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the IT Governance Coordinator will:</p><ul><li>have experience gained in an IT governance, cyber security or compliance / GRC focused role(s)</li><li>familiarity with ISO 27001 and other frameworks </li><li>excellent attention to detail, strong analytical approach and documentation skills </li><li>strong communicator</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Competitive salary and benefits including bonus, generous pension, 25 days annual leave, as well as excellent career prospects and professional development. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjY3MjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a global business near Chippenham to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst on a permanent basis, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a great opportunity comes with clear progression opportunities and will require someone to come with both technical and GRC security experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee security incident management and response</li><li>Threat management</li><li>Configure, implement and maintain security tools such as SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management</li><li>Implement and maintain security controls</li><li>Conduct vendor risk assessments, support internal and external audits</li><li>Governance, risk and compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience: </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in Cyber Security operations, threat management</li><li>Strong knowledge of SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, firewalls and network security</li><li>Good understanding of risk management, vendor security assessments and compliance</li><li>Understanding of UK regulations, including Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer: </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - approximately 2 days a week in office (Chippenham)</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Private medical insurance</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuNzM2MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Preparation of Month end reporting pack and present to the Operational Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Provide detailed commentary and analysis in support of the monthly management reporting packs</li><li>Daily Revenue file to prepare and circulate within the finance team</li><li>Reconciliation of Revenue between multiple sources and platforms</li><li>Preparation of the monthly rolling forecasts for both costs and revenue</li><li>Play a key role in developing budgets, forecast and re forecast</li><li>Provision of ad-hoc financial data and analysis to Management</li><li>Monthly analysis and review of assigned balance sheet accounts</li><li>Preparation of various reports as part of the group reporting requirements</li><li>Preparation of the Monthly Board Reporting pack for presentation</li><li>Provide the Operational Chief Financial Officer with the financial impact of any asset operational issues that may arise</li><li>Collaboration with the commercial team in respect of auction strategy and reflecting updates in the financial reports</li><li>Coordinate with members of other departments to put together the Monthly Business Review Pack</li><li>Quarterly Risk Review meetings, responsible for preparing the report and leading the review during the meeting assisted by the Operational Chief Financial Officer and the risk committee members</li><li>Supporting IT and Process improvements within the financial reporting processes </li><li>Payment's administration in RBS Bankline (and other banking platforms as becomes relevant) in respect of account payable invoices and other payments</li><li>Manage and run the Account receivable Ledger, including resolution of queries, ensuring overdue debts are monitored and chased as required</li><li>Preparation of annual financial statements</li><li>Provide financial information to the wider finance team to support the monthly financial close process</li><li>Review the payment run prepared by the Financial Assistant</li><li>Assist with actual systems and procedures development, including development of effective internal controls in line with established best practice</li><li>Assist the Financial Controller with preparation for the year end audit including production of year end schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and has experience working within an SME business. You will have experience with revenue recognition and IFRS15. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast growing energy business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Management Accountant role will be paying circa £14-£17 per hour, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4yMzE0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Project Planner - Major Infrastructure Projects</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bath (Hybrid) <br /> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading organisation delivering nationally significant infrastructure programmes. We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of a portfolio of major infrastructure projects.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary project teams on large-scale, complex programmes, from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and completion.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will join a growing planning function supporting three Major Infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining and assuring project programmes, working collaboratively with Project Managers, Designers, contractors and wider stakeholders.</p><p>Using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project as your primary tools, you will ensure programmes are robust, realistic and aligned with delivery objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborating with multiple teams involved in project delivery</li><li>Developing, reviewing and progressing multiple integrated project programmes</li><li>Leading discussions around programme logic, sequencing and agreed durations</li><li>Proactively identifying and assessing programme risks to delivery</li><li>Integrating contractor, supplier and third-party programmes into overall plans</li><li>Producing programme reports, dashboards and look-ahead schedules at both project and programme level</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be a confident, self-sufficient Planner with a strong understanding of project management and delivery within complex engineering environments. Your technical planning expertise, combined with strong communication skills, will allow you to challenge assumptions, manage risk and clearly communicate issues to a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project</li><li>Assessing contractor programmes in line with NEC contract requirements</li><li>Experience working on complex engineering or infrastructure projects</li><li>Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working on major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes</li><li>Understanding of design interfaces, third-party and environmental requirements</li><li>Managing workloads across a portfolio of projects simultaneously</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzg3NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
