Average Operative Officer salary in Hitchin

Housing Operations Officer Central Bedfordshire £22.97 per hour umbrella Contract (3 months+) The Role: The role holder will take overall responsibility and a holistic approach to ensuring that complaints are responded to appropriately, within agreed timeframes, questioning actions, proposing service and system improvements, and supporting managers and teams. In most cases, the role holder will be the responsible point of contact for the customer, providing a clear channel of communication and preventing further dissatisfaction. Other duties include: Negotiation with and influencing others/stakeholders in a way that achieves the best outcomes/decisions. This will include discussions to understand all aspects of a complaint.Undertakes activities to assist with planning improvement actions and ensuring they are implemented, assisting with implementation.Liaising with other Council services in respect of issues raised during complaint investigations, including the Council's Legal Service, Finance, Highways, Public Protection and Community Safety.Responsible for ensuring data and records are accurate to aid management and strategic decision making. The Candidate: A record of successfully engaging with others, building positive relationships with a variety of communities, partner organisations, private sector providers, Government, public agencies and statutory authorities.A proven ability to research, problem solve, self manage in relation to time and priority and produce written reports.A good level of written and oral communication, including the ability to persuade and influence people to act and make decisions in a way which protects and promotes biodiversity.A committed team player, keen to develop and continually improve both on a personal level and in terms of contributing to the performance of the authority.A sound knowledge of communication and customer care skills. How to Apply: Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or call me on; .

Are you a motivated and ambitious finance professional looking for a new opportunity and one where you can make a significant impact? Job Title: Finance Officer (Operations) Salary: up to circa £38,000 depending on experience  Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site due, to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. The opportunity: You will play a central role in two core elements of MBDA Finance - Functional Cost Control and Programmes Finance Management for the Centres of Excellence! You will have the chance to work closely with the finance team to support Supply Chain (ISP), Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering functions, enabling functional excellence and ensuring efficient financial planning and performance management. Additionally, you will provide vital financial information to Finance and Project Management within the Centres of Excellence, maintaining positive relationships with wider project teams. Support the immediate Finance team in day-to-day activities. Perform month-end cost base closing routines in SAP, including account management, accruals/prepayments processing, and cost transfers. Provide cost control and support to our business partners within the functions. Prepare monthly Function Finance Reporting packs, summarising quantitative and qualitative data related to Headcount, Payroll, Non-Payroll, Hours, and Capital projects. Assist in the business planning processes for budgets and long-term plans, including consolidating and verifying financial data, loading information into SAP, and preparing reports for senior managers. Help manage and monitor performance indicators for Centres of Excellence contracts, providing accurate reports on financial targets achieved and projected outcomes. Support the financial management of long-term contracts, including Estimate at Completion preparation, revenue and margin trading, intercompany trading, and cash and FX management. Collaborate in business improvement initiatives, defining business processes, and testing new financial systems. Enjoy on-the-job training and potential support for new language development. What we're looking for from you: You are either seeking qualification or are already a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in a large multi-national corporate environment. You will have a proven track record in financial period closures and possess intermediate-level Excel skills for data manipulation. A driven individual who excels both working independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Building productive working relationships comes naturally to you, and you are comfortable working with both finance and non-finance colleagues while maintaining independence and integrity. Experience with Enterprise Finance systems such as SAP, BPC, and SAC would be highly beneficial. Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Our Business: We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.  MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1

School Premises Officer required for a Primary School in Luton. Premises Officer required for a school in Luton. At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for a School Caretaker position in Luton after building a strong relationship with a local grouping of schools. They are looking for an experienced school caretaker with experience managing a Primary school. Hours. Mondays to Fridays. 8am - 4pm Our Engage Services team specialise in the placement of non classroom based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities. About the role As a School Caretaker, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to: Communicate effectively with the facilities team to ensure projects are completed on time Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use Open the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational Take responsibility for ordering equipment relevant to your role This is a full-time role. About you Experience working within a school environment A valid DBS on the DBS update service Be available to interview and start immediately About us We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency. Get paid in line with AWR. Your own dedicated consultant Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners How to apply You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements. INDBRN