We are currently working in partnership with a Governing Body based in Manchester, who are recruiting for a Project Accounting and Contract Officer on a temporary to permanent contract. The client ideally would like someone to start in September and the role will require travel to the office two days per week. The salary on offer is £32,400. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organised finance professional with excellent attention to detail as well as strong communication and relationship building skills. They will also have a background in project accounting or contract administration with demonstrable accounting and credit control experience. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing the sales and purchase contracting process (billing and invoicing), including preparation of financial data for proposals, contract review, and sign off and resolution of contract queries Preparing, tracking and processing sales and purchase orders, invoices and expenses, ensuring accurate and robust records are maintained Tracking project income and costs against budgets and forecasts Monitoring and reporting variations and providing financial data for project change requests Collaborating with project managers to develop detailed project budgets and forecasts Developing periodic income and cost forecasts and supporting scenario planning and financial modelling for project proposals Developing effective relationships with local authorities, suppliers and the internal project team whilst promoting the project products and services Experience required: Background in project accounting or contract administration with demonstrable accounting and credit control experience Confident with invoicing, sales and purchase order reconciliation and budget tracking Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, working collaboratively and seamlessly in cross-functional teams Ability to develop effective relationships across multiple internal and external stakeholders Rewards and benefits: Civil Service Pension scheme (up to 25%) 30 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays Employee assistance programme, reward and discount scheme Transport Focus is a flexible employer Generous sick pay scheme Hybrid work options Generous paid maternity / parental leave. Paid volunteer days for staff Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. LogicMelon. Location : Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this. The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering Planner Advisor role is vital to the effective running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment, which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. The role will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership to assure technical data. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets. You will provide technical data to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance. The team Our Supra-Area MEICA team is a multi-skilled, specialised group of MEICA engineers and support staff. We cover the EA’s Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity. You will provide technical support and be responsible for liaising with Business Partners and leading on actions on behalf of the Team Leader. Experience/skills required We are seeking an experienced individual with an engineering degree, preferably with an engineering MEICA background. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas: •Contract Management •Strong finance and budget management capabilities •Programme and maintenance management •Technical Leadership •Effective planning skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines •Able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions •Embrace modern reliability and technological innovations within the engineering sector •Excellent IT skills and experience of managing and interpreting data to inform engineering decisions •Experience/knowledge of maintaining mechanical and electrical systems •A working knowledge of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and AIMS will be an advantage. Other important requirements for this job include excellent influencing and organisational skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.. Location : Leeds

Here at Leicester City Council, we are passionate about using a strengths based approach to listen and understand what a good life looks like people who come into contact with us. We have conversations that start with people’s own strengths, make connections with families, friends and local communities to achieve the outcomes that matter and improve their wellbeing. When care and support is required, we work with people to find solutions to live their lives as independently as possible. Join us and you’ll find a supportive team and a positive learning culture that supports you to work flexibly and creatively with people. You will enjoy working in a diverse multicultural organisation that’s proud to reflect our vibrant city. In an environment that offers plenty of opportunities to develop your expertise, trusts your professional judgement and encourages you to build a rewarding career. With the choice in working either from home or our offices, you’ll have the flexibility in working location and hours. The teams We currently have roles within: Adult Mental Health - 37 Hours Per Week Permanent Contact and Response - 18.5 Hours Per Week, 12 months parental leave East Locality - 37 Hours Per Week, 12 months parental leave Transitions - SW preparing for adulthood - 37 Hours Per Week Permanent Transitions - PFA - 37 Hours Per Week, 12 months Reablement - 37 Hours Per Week, 12 months secondment cover SCRT - 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent and 12 months secondment cover Self Neglect - 37 Hours Per Week, 12 months Find out more at What you'll be doing No two days are the same, you’ll be working with people who come into contact with us to have conversations to discuss what matters to them and others around them. You’ll have a can do attitude, a good awareness of the local information and advice that is available and use this to support people and their carers to solutions, drawing on what they already have around them that is working, or could work. You’ll work in partnership with others across social care, Health, Probation, and Housing teams. What you need Due to the nature of this role you’ll need to be registered with Social Work England, hold a valid driving UK licence. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. What we can offer you This role is very rewarding, supporting people to have lives that matter to them and working alongside others who feel the same. You can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy balance between your work life and your personal life. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise within a positive supportive learning environment, with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. A diverse and inclusive employer Leicester is a vibrant, multicultural city and we’re committed to representing the full range of Leicester’s diversity across the council. Why? Because we want to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and confident in being themselves. And by embracing different viewpoints and opinions, we can generate the innovative new ideas and opportunities that will drive our city forward. That’s why diversity, equality and inclusion are part of everything we do. It’s why we listen to and engage with all our employee groups and involve them in decision-making. It’s why we encourage reverse mentoring, when senior managers are mentored by juniors from different backgrounds. And it’s why we work with external partners such as Scope to understand people’s needs. Because we’re working hard to create a council for everyone. Join us We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For any queries please contact This is an open advert therefore we will complete the short-listing soon after receiving your application. If short-listed you'll be called for an assessment and interview thereafter. Leicester City Council. Location : Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this. The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering Planner Advisor role is vital to the effective running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment, which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. The role will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership to assure technical data. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets. You will provide technical data to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance. The team Our Supra-Area MEICA team is a multi-skilled, specialised group of MEICA engineers and support staff. We cover the EA’s Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity. You will provide technical support and be responsible for liaising with Business Partners and leading on actions on behalf of the Team Leader. Experience/skills required We are seeking an experienced individual with an engineering degree, preferably with an engineering MEICA background. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas: •Contract Management •Strong finance and budget management capabilities •Programme and maintenance management •Technical Leadership •Effective planning skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines •Able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions •Embrace modern reliability and technological innovations within the engineering sector •Excellent IT skills and experience of managing and interpreting data to inform engineering decisions •Experience/knowledge of maintaining mechanical and electrical systems •A working knowledge of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and AIMS will be an advantage. Other important requirements for this job include excellent influencing and organisational skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.. Location : York

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join us in achieving our goal of providing well maintained, compliant buildings. With a strong background in construction or maintenance of Mechanical Building Systems, you’ll play a key role in managing the delivery of projects, primarily within commercial properties. Our Estates and Building Service are a professional, multi-disciplinary service, offering a varied workload and an array of opportunities. We have a large and diverse portfolio of property including listed buildings & scheduled monuments, educational buildings, and leisure facilities, to name a few. What you’ll be doing · You’ll provide specialist advice & support across the property portfolio, specifying or coordinating the design of systems including maintenance and testing requirements. · Managing the delivery of a variety of projects with a bias towards mechanical systems, whilst working within agreed budgets and timescales. · With excellent people skills, you’ll confidently engage with stakeholders including internal colleagues, clients, contractors as well as regulatory bodies. · With drive and ambition, you’ll identify opportunities for modern technology solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the estate and help address the climate emergency. · Using strong analytical skills and detailed technical knowledge of building systems compliance, you’ll review costings, to deliver best practice. You’ll hold an MIWFM or be able to demonstrate extensive experience and qualifications within a discipline relevant to the role. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel frequently between locations. This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Based at City Hall, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home or on-site and be required to travel to construction locations in and around Leicester. So, what can we offer you? You’ll work in an environment that offers plenty of opportunities to develop your expertise, trusts your judgement and encourages you to build a long and rewarding career. Therefore, we are prepared to invest in the right candidate. On top of a competitive salary, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. · Bank holidays, plus 5 weeks paid holiday entitlement per year. · Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. · Option of flexible working. · A variety of training and development opportunities. · Staff discounts for shopping and gym memberships. · Several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. If you feel like you are the right candidate who wants to come on this journey with us, then we would like to hear from you. For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Bruce Bennett via email to This is an open advert therefore we will complete the short-listing soon after receiving your application. If short-listed, you'll be called for an assessment and/or interview thereafter. Leicester City Council. Location : Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this. The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering Planner Advisor role is vital to the effective running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment, which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. The role will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership to assure technical data. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets. You will provide technical data to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance. The team Our Supra-Area MEICA team is a multi-skilled, specialised group of MEICA engineers and support staff. We cover the EA’s Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity. You will provide technical support and be responsible for liaising with Business Partners and leading on actions on behalf of the Team Leader. Experience/skills required We are seeking an experienced individual with an engineering degree, preferably with an engineering MEICA background. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas: •Contract Management •Strong finance and budget management capabilities •Programme and maintenance management •Technical Leadership •Effective planning skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines •Able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions •Embrace modern reliability and technological innovations within the engineering sector •Excellent IT skills and experience of managing and interpreting data to inform engineering decisions •Experience/knowledge of maintaining mechanical and electrical systems •A working knowledge of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and AIMS will be an advantage. Other important requirements for this job include excellent influencing and organisational skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.. Location : Beverley

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this. The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering Planner Advisor role is vital to the effective running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment, which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. The role will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership to assure technical data. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets. You will provide technical data to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance. The team Our Supra-Area MEICA team is a multi-skilled, specialised group of MEICA engineers and support staff. We cover the EA’s Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity. You will provide technical support and be responsible for liaising with Business Partners and leading on actions on behalf of the Team Leader. Experience/skills required We are seeking an experienced individual with an engineering degree, preferably with an engineering MEICA background. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas: •Contract Management •Strong finance and budget management capabilities •Programme and maintenance management •Technical Leadership •Effective planning skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines •Able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions •Embrace modern reliability and technological innovations within the engineering sector •Excellent IT skills and experience of managing and interpreting data to inform engineering decisions •Experience/knowledge of maintaining mechanical and electrical systems •A working knowledge of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and AIMS will be an advantage. Other important requirements for this job include excellent influencing and organisational skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.. Location : Rotherham

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this. The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering Planner Advisor role is vital to the effective running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment, which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. The role will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership to assure technical data. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets. You will provide technical data to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance. The team Our Supra-Area MEICA team is a multi-skilled, specialised group of MEICA engineers and support staff. We cover the EA’s Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity. You will provide technical support and be responsible for liaising with Business Partners and leading on actions on behalf of the Team Leader. Experience/skills required We are seeking an experienced individual with an engineering degree, preferably with an engineering MEICA background. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas: •Contract Management •Strong finance and budget management capabilities •Programme and maintenance management •Technical Leadership •Effective planning skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines •Able to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems and make decisions •Embrace modern reliability and technological innovations within the engineering sector •Excellent IT skills and experience of managing and interpreting data to inform engineering decisions •Experience/knowledge of maintaining mechanical and electrical systems •A working knowledge of computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and AIMS will be an advantage. Other important requirements for this job include excellent influencing and organisational skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.. Location : Sheffield

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We've got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you. SEND Tribunal Officer About the Role The SEND Tribunal Officer is responsible for case management of mediation and SEND appeal related cases to ensure that the council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST). The role will facilitate building strategic links with schools, education providers and other partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people, and to limit the local authority's exposure to risk of appeals. About the Candidate Successful candidates will have in depth knowledge and understanding of current SEN legislation and reform, statutory procedures and processes governing the provision of services for children with special educational needs, with knowledge and experience of legal or tribunal processes. You will have the proven ability to work collaboratively as an effective wider team member to achieve service aspirations. This is a 24-month fixed term contract. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Danielle Smith on This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we're committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest's employment and skills team on or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349. Working at Wirral You'll also want to know what it's like to work here so, as a start: Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We've all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We're serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You'll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you'd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CV's from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role. Wirral Council. Location : Wirral, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home. The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a short-term basis. This is a post to provide respite support for full time Shared Lives carers and unpaid carers in your own home. The role is very flexible, and you would only provide respite when you are available to do so. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is a spare room and an open heart. Wirral Council. Location : Wirral, Merseyside, United Kingdom