Average Development Officer salary in the UK

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high-quality, person-centred support services in over 65 Local Authorities. We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual to join our Regional Development Team. This busy role will involve sharing the delivery of two large weekly evening discos in Middlesbrough and Stockton on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6pm – 9.30pm for adults with a learning disability or other support need, coordinating a small team of staff and helpers and ensuring the smooth running of them; as well as a monthly disco in Darlington on the first Wednesday of the month. You will also look for further opportunities to expand the discos and utilize partnerships with other organisations. As part of the role you will also develop, plan & deliver social activities across the region focusing on the established south of the region (Teesside, Darlington & North Yorkshire), for service users, including delivering existing activities as part of our wider offer. You will work closely with our Regional Development Team and support in the wider regional development initiatives. The successful candidate will be skilled in planning and delivering events and activities, effective communication and networking, maintaining records, and effectively coordinating resources. They will also need to be well organised, hard working and flexible as this is a demanding role, working with multiple stakeholders/services. The successful candidate will also have an enthusiasm for working directly with people to create meaningful opportunities. A genuine interest in and awareness of the wider social care sector is desirable. Continuous professional development will be provided but you must be able to work independently and flexibly to meet the goals and changing needs of the organisation. You will be based between our Stockton Regional Office and Gateshead Area Office, with the requirement for travel to services across the North East region. Applicants must possess a clean and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle. For informal discussion please contact Lucy Dearlove on or .Vacancy Reference Number: 84419Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

We are seeking a Finance Officer with previous Accounts Payable experience to support the day-to-day finance operations of a growing adventure travel business.The role offers exposure to a broad finance function, including Accounts Receivable, journal postings, payroll processing, and month-end activities, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their all-round finance experience.Client DetailsWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our growing travel business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong Accounts Payable background who is looking to broaden their experience across a wider finance function.The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellent financial controls. Experience in additional finance areas such as Accounts Receivable, payroll processing, journals, and month-end activities would be highly beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate.DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesProcessing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.Managing Accounts Payable activities, including supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.Assisting with Accounts Receivable processes, including raising invoices and allocating receipts.Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records.Supporting month-end procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting.Assisting with payroll processing and payroll-related postings.Investigating and resolving invoice, supplier, and customer queries.Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects.Building positive working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and business stakeholders.ProfileAbout YouWe are looking for someone who:Has previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.Has exposure to other finance functions such as Accounts Receivable, payroll, journal posting, or reconciliations.Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.Has good Excel and general systems skills.Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills.Is keen to learn and develop within a varied finance role.Experiance using SAGE or SAPDesirable ExperienceWhile not essential, experience in any of the following would be advantageous:Month-end close activities.Balance sheet reconciliations.Payroll processing.Financial reporting support.Working within the travel, tourism, hospitality, or leisure sectors.Experience with finance systems such as Xero, Sage, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar.Job OfferWhat We OfferOpportunity to work within an exciting and fast-paced adventure travel environment.Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and responsibilities.Supportive and collaborative team culture.Opportunities for professional development and career progression.Competitive salary and benefits packagePermanent employment after 2-3 months tempingAAT / ACCA Study supportIf you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied finance position with the opportunity to expand your skills across the wider finance function, we would love to hear from you.

Office ManagerLocation: Feering, EssexSalary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)Are you an experienced Office Manager or a senior financial services professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role?We're working with a well-established and highly respected independent financial planning firm that is looking for an Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of its administration and paraplanning teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong operational experience who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and driving high standards across the business.The RoleAs Office Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the business by leading the administration and paraplanning functions while working closely with the senior management team.Key responsibilities include:Managing and developing the administration and paraplanning teamsMonitoring workloads, performance and service standardsConducting appraisals, reviews and managing day-to-day HR mattersOverseeing onboarding and offboarding processesSupporting continuous improvement of systems and proceduresWorking alongside senior management to improve operational efficiencyEnsuring service level agreements are consistently achievedHelping maintain a collaborative and high-performing office cultureAssisting with projects, office management and operational initiatives as requiredAbout YouThis opportunity would suit someone with experience as:Office ManagerOperations ManagerSenior Financial Services AdministratorSenior ParaplannerTeam LeaderClient Services ManagerYou'll have:Previous experience within financial servicesStrong leadership and people management skillsExcellent organisational and communication abilitiesA proactive approach with the ability to improve processesExperience managing workloads and maintaining high service standardsSalary & BenefitsUp to £60,000 depending on experiencePredominantly office-based, Monday to Friday25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per calendar yearChristmas shutdown5% employer and 5% employee salary sacrifice pension4x salary Death in Service coverGroup Income ProtectionIf you're looking to join a growing, supportive financial planning firm where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.