by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
Job Purpose
The responsibilities of this role encompass the duties of both a senior HR advisor and Team Leader for HR Advisers, Assistants and Trainees. In addition, you will be required to deputise for the Deputy HR Team Manager/ Strategic HR Manager as necessary.
Your key responsibilities will primarily focus on case management and the management of change at all levels, working in partnership with managers in order to support them in achieving their people management outcomes.
Provide thorough and technically comprehensive advice to internal and external customers on a range of human resource and workforce development issues including but not limited to; employee relations, disciplinary and grievance, employment policies and procedure organisational design, resourcing and succession planning.
Working in partnership with managers at a senior level to establish an excellent understanding of their service and the challenges they face to proactively identify opportunities for operational and strategic intervention.
Main Duties
1. Provide high quality, focussed advice and guidance to managers in relation to organisational change and the application of the council’s formal employment procedures.
2. To lead a team of HR officers providing HR advisory services and embed agile working across the HR Professional Services Team by responding to the needs of Directorates as required, acting as an expert point of reference for the team.
3. Develop excellent communication channels to work in partnership with all partners and senior stakeholders. Identify the need for and design bespoke interventions to build capacity and capability of services and the organisation, evaluating interventions to ensure they meet agreed targets. Duties and Responsibilities
4. Build knowledge and capacity across the HRPS, H&S and WFD service and with customers. Adopt best practice approaches to project management and use management information and data effectively to ensure added value is identified and delivered.
5. Supervise, mentor and coach junior members of the HRPS Team to build knowledge and capacity, ensuring a consistent standard of service delivery and strengthen talent management and succession planning within HR.
6. To manage a range of processes and performance indicators to ensure that all HR casework is managed in a timely manner and takes full account of relevant employment legislation and organisational precedent.
7. To undertake pre-employment checks in a timely manner.
8. Act as point of reference for organisational change management, working with the Deputy HR Managers / Strategic HR Manager to develop and implement appropriate HR solutions in the management of organisational change in order to meet organisational requirements
9. Working with the managers on organisational change e.g. organisation design, job design, structural and cultural aspects of change, recruitment implications, learning & development implications and ER aspects of change.
10. Align HR professional practice to the council’s workforce plan.
11. Lead and provide final advice and support on complex casework in order to support service managers in resolving issues within reasonable timescales e.g. investigations, disciplinary, performance and absence cases taking account of employment legislation and organisational precedent.
12. Advising managers at all levels in respect of appeals in respect of the full range of employment policies and procedures.
13. Work as part of a team, covering for colleagues as appropriate, focused on the delivery of high quality HR advice including the effective management of staff.
14. Will contribute to the development of specific HR projects /policies and initiatives in line with the People Strategy and Service Development Plan.
15. To ensure that all decisions taken by managers in respect of employment issues are mindful of all equalities issues and HR practices and procedures.
16. Support the job evaluation assessment and moderation process undertaking job evaluations as appropriate.
17. Working with colleagues to design, develop and deliver practical coaching and training sessions for managers to improve their ability to manage the people in their teams
18. Working with managers to proactively reduce the level of absence in their teams through application of council procedures including seeking early intervention with occupational health as appropriate.
19. Take personal responsibility for ensuring their knowledge, skills and on-going continuing professional development is kept up to date to reflect changes in employment law and practice.
20. Work as part of a team, covering for colleagues as appropriate, focused on the delivery of high quality HR advice.
21. To ensure that services provided by the team are clear, accountable and responsive to customer/client needs.
22. To carry out any additional duties not listed above as allocated by the HR Management Team.
23. To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets, as agreed by the Deputy HR Manager / Strategic HR Manager.
24. To contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Human Resources service and to deputise for the Deputy HR Manager / Strategic HR Manager as appropriate. 2
5. To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
26. To undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equal Opportunities, Customer Care policies and HR Standards, Behaviours and expectations.
27. To perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
28. Responsible for providing mentoring opportunities to junior staff including graduates, and apprentices.
29. To undertake supervision/management of staff as and when required.
Location: Woolwich
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £22 (PAYE) £27 (Umbrella) p/hour
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-1700
Closing Date: 15.04.24
Duration: 4 months initially
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
Job Purpose
To be the principal operational and strategic lead responsible for managing and delivering Transactional Finance Services for the Council, with budget responsibility of circa £3 million per annum.
To lead on modernisation of Transactional Finance that delivers both transformation of the service and meets the strategic channel shift required by the ‘digital first’ corporate strategy.
To ensure accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking functions are managed to perform effectively and efficiently within the Transactional Finance, meeting the needs of both internal and external customers.
To be responsible for the operational administration, management and development of:
• The councils SAP accounts payables and SAP accounts receivables functions and services, and payables functions relating to adult social care through Mosaic
• The councils SAP master data and user management functions and services.
To have responsibility for managing the Council’s sundry debt programme and management of payments of SAP AR invoices totalling £620m in year
Location: London Bridge
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £34 (PAYE) £45 (Umbrella) p/hour
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-1700
Closing Date: 15.04.24
Duration: 3 months initially
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
We are representing Royal Borough of Greenwich council in resourcing for a Procurement Strategy Lead
Main Duties:
1. To be the strategy lead for procurement, driving forward modern “best procurement practice” to support the Council’s objectives
2. Work across the Council, including with Senior Managers and Elected Members to develop a Procurement and Social Value Strategy, including sustainability objectives that provides a firm basis for seeking the best possible outcomes for Greenwich through the Council’s Purchasing Power.
3. To lead in the development and implementation of an effective procurement regime within the statutory requirements for local government, including both the Procurement Act and NHS Provider Selection Regime that will enhance and support the continuous improvement in public service delivery. This will include contributing to a wide range of service/business reviews.
4. To lead the development of a Contract Management Strategy and Framework suitable for use across the organisation and for contractual requirements under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the NHS Provider Selection Regime.
5. To work with the Head of Procurement and Category Leads to review skills gaps in procurement and contract management across the organisation and to identify areas for development and training needs for programme management, contract negotiations and contract monitoring.
6. To lead the development of a suite of training programmes for both procurement and contract management activity and take an active role in implementing these across the organisation. This will include direct delivery of training to the Procurement Team, Officers across the Council and Suppliers.
7. To work with the Business and Skills Team and the Anchored in Greenwich Partnership to develop initiatives to support and encourage local businesses and SMEs to seek and gain contracts in the Council and more widely.
8. To provide direct professional support to the Head of Procurement for all Procurement Strategy and Social Value activities.
9. To be responsible in a project management capacity for the leadership and direction of all officers and external consultants involved in Procurement Strategy, Contract Management or Social Value activities.
10. To drive implementation of the Council’s chosen digital contract and supplier relationship management systems, ensuring that staff within your team are supported and empowered to achieve the desired outcomes.
11. To represent the Council at a wide range of external events and meetings, deputising for the Head of Procurement, as necessary.
12. From time to time lead specific operational procurement projects, where capacity in the team demands.
13. To lead contract management meetings with key suppliers where requested by the Head of Procurement or the relevant Chief Officer.
14. To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties.
15. Where necessary for the job role or appropriate for continued development in the role, the post holder may be required to participate in training and development courses made available via the Council’s Apprentice Levy funding.
16. To undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies.
17. To perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents’ lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
18. To ensure that appropriate levels of emergency planning and business continuity management preparedness are in place for the service, and that your teams are appropriately briefed on their roles in an emergency.”
19. To be responsible for undertaking employee investigations, hearings and appeals in line with the RBG policies and procedures.
20. Responsible for providing mentoring opportunities to junior staff (e.g., graduates, apprentices etc.)
21. This post does not require a DBS
22 To undertake supervision/management of staff as and when required.
Location: Woolwich
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £36 (PAYE) £45 (Umbrella) p/hour negotiable
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-1700
Closing Date: 02.08.24
Duration: 5 months initially
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
Job Purpose
To support a significant transformation programme; improving the resident’s end to end journey and revising our policies, procedures, processes and system, enabling our colleagues to provide an excellent resident focussed service.
We are looking for an experienced Training Manager to work collaboratively with our management team, subject matter experts, our digital teams, project teams and ICT colleagues, supporting this improvement programme and upskilling colleagues in our department.
The post holder will be responsible to Lead Project Manager for developing the community and workforce through training, and the development of supporting training materials.
We are looking for a highly motivated person who passionate about the use of technology to deliver improvements and who understands different learning styles, techniques and methods of delivery to help develop colleague’s skillsets.
Managing 1 or more team members
Directly engaging with hundreds of colleagues per year to deliver training courses
Main Duties:
1. Develop a training and implementation programme, promoting both face to face and online training opportunities, which helps the Repairs and Investment department to shape its future training offering.
2. Lead on the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Repairs and Investment training programme, providing regular reports and reviews to senior management.
3. Develop training materials including documented training manuals, training plans, handouts etc for use during and post training delivery.
4. Demonstrate a deep understanding of co-creation and the principles behind taking a user centred approach to delivering training and change.
5. Lean on a range of tools and techniques that ensuring users are at the centre of the training we deliver, considering potential sensitivities and/or resistance to change.
6. Working with the operational management team and project teams to ensure high quality customer focussed services are delivered consistently and a supportive and developmental environment is in place.
7. Demonstrate a deep understanding of modern technology and data platforms, including the range of available technology choices. Make informed decisions based on evidenced user need and value for money.
8. Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve how the service works and to ensure end-to-end resident experiences can be delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
9. Work with team managers to evaluate the effectiveness of training delivered, revising and adapting if necessary.
10.Develop a knowledge of local and central government initiatives and strategies impacting on the services provided by the Repairs and Investment department, proactively incorporating these into training.
11.Line management and coaching of more junior members of the training and development team.
12.Undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equals Opportunities and Customer Care policies.
13.Perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents’ lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
We are representing Royal Borough of Greenwich, resourcing for a Financial Client Protection and Client Affairs Officer who will be working within the Health and Adult Services department.
Please note: This role is office based 5 days per week and the candidate must have an enhanced DBS.
Purpose of Job:
To be responsible to Team Leader, Client Affairs, HAS Financial Services for:
To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive, and expert Client Affairs function for Adults Social Care. To include all aspects of Court of Protection Deputyship, DWP Appointeeship and property protection in accordance with the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s policies and procedures and in accordance with all statutory requirements.
To ensure all aspects of property protection and organisation of funerals are delivered, acting on behalf of and protecting and promoting the financial interests of clients
Ensuring all statutory obligations are fulfilled, including maintaining and reconciling payments and accounts, compliance with section 46 of the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984, ensuring appropriate contact with relatives, implementation of known funeral wishes and estate administration if and when required.
Main Duties:
1) Responsible for the expert and effective discharge of the Appointeeship/deputyship functions. To include acting on behalf of, protecting and promoting the financial interests of clients, ensuring that all statutory obligations are fulfilled – including preparation/submission of applications, maximising benefits, and accurately maintaining receipts and payments of resident’s funds.
2) Manage, review and plan clients’ budgets – including the reconciliation of client accounts, resolving financial issues, revising, and resetting payment schedules and liaising with financial institutions. To include the accurate and efficient recording, filing and retention of information and maintenance of appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval.
3) To support the function of selling and renting property, where necessary, instructing estate agents, solicitors, and other professionals. Liaising with professionals to invest clients’ funds appropriately and in their best interests. Commissioning services from, negotiating contracts with and building links with tradesman in connection with the clearing, renovation, upkeep and improvement of clients’ properties. Ensuring that these works are carried out within budget, to a satisfactory standard and in a timely fashion.
Location: Woolwich
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £21 (PAYE) £26 (Umbrella) p/hour
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-1700
Closing Date: 18.08.24
Duration: 2 months initially
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking a generational transformation of ERP technology and ways of working, requiring a reshaping of our behaviours and our operating models.
This role is working for a PMO Lead as part of a team of Workstream Leads, PMs, Business Change managers and subject matter experts. Successful candidate is likely to be a good team player, motivated, a good communicator (written and verbal), persistent and able to make progress in a busy environment with competing priorities.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where your insights will drive project success. You’ll have the chance to contribute to high-impact projects, improve processes and work closely with stakeholders, all while growing professionally in a fast-paced environment.
Key deliverables
High quality administration that strengthens Southwark360 Programme PMO offering.
Produce clear, concise programme documentation e.g., Board minutes, Highlight Reports, slide decks, org charts.
Analyse key programme reports & data and summarise findings.
Administer the Southwark360 SharePoint site.
Required experience/skills
A strong understanding of the current and emerging ERP technology landscape
Have a high level of practical knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and Project Management tools.
Have a broad knowledge of the key areas that make up programme and project management including planning, risk and issues, finance tracking.
You will have the ability to provide quality administration to the Southwark360 programme and related Governance boards.
Be able to undertake a range of administrative duties including, recording actions, undertaking research and analysis, drafting reports and documents, proof reading key Southwark360 programme documentation.
Update and maintain the Southwark360 SharePoint site ensuring version control principles are adhered to and tracked.
Assist in the planning and delivery of Southwark360 programme meetings and workshops.
Ensure that all tasks are completed to agreed timescales, standards of accuracy and presentation.
Ability to think ahead, work to deadline and manage workload to prioritise.
Have a flexible approach and be supportive to work colleagues.
Develop and maintain relationships across all areas of the business for the benefit of programme delivery
Have the ability to build and develop relationships across all areas of the Southwark360 programme and business.
Above all, you will have strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communicational skills.
Location: Tooley Road
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £158 (PAYE) £203 (Umbrella) p/day
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-17.30
Closing Date: 01.09.24
Duration: 5 months initially
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