School Business Administrator
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Tameside, Greater Manchester
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Hays Education are working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist secondary school in Tameside to recruit a Business Administrator on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to join a supportive school environment where staff work together to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. The school provides specialist education for pupils with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs and prides itself on delivering a nurturing, inclusive approach that enables every student to thrive. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the school and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.Key responsibilities include: Maintaining accurate pupil and parent records Managing school databases and administrative systems Supporting financial administration, including processing invoices and data entry Providing general clerical and administrative support Assisting with communication between the school, parents and external agencies Supporting wider school operations and organisational activities as required About YouThe successful candidate will have: Previous experience in an administrative role Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications The ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A professional, flexible and proactive approach Previous school-based administration experience would be advantageous, although applications from administrators with strong transferable skills from other sectors are also encouraged.What You'll Receive A welcoming and supportive working environment Opportunities for training and professional development Access to employee wellbeing support and benefits A rewarding role within a specialist educational setting The opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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School Admin/Reception
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Salford, Greater Manchester
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Hays Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Salford to recruit an experienced School Administrator to provide support on a part-time basis, working Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a varied frontline role that will suit a confident and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment and can provide a professional service to staff, students, parents and visitors. Key Responsibilities Managing reception and front-of-house duties Greeting visitors and handling enquiries professionally Answering and directing telephone calls Providing administrative support to the wider school team Delivering student services support throughout the school day Administering First Aid and maintaining accurate records of incidents Supporting student welfare and attendance-related matters where required Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times The Ideal Candidate Will Have Previous administration experience, ideally within a school environment Strong customer service and communication skills Experience working on a busy reception desk A valid First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom would be advantageous What We Offer Competitive hourly rate Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive secondary school Weekly pay Access to free training and professional development opportunities If you have the relevant experience and are available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays, we would love to hear from you.Please apply now or contact Hays Education for further information. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Finance Manager
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Altrincham, Greater Manchester
£60,000 to £65,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company This well-established and growing property business has built a strong reputation within its sector and manages a diverse portfolio of assets across the UK. With an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth plans, the business continues to invest in both its people and its operations. As part of a close knit finance team, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to key strategic decisions, and play an integral role in supporting the continued success of the organisation. Your new role In your new role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, you will take ownership of the day to day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and valuable commercial insight to support decision-making across a diverse property portfolio. Key responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and overseeing transactional finance processes. You will also support strategic projects, drive process improvements, and work collaboratively with operational teams across the business. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role. You'll have previous experience operating in a Finance Manager or similar position, with the ability to manage cash flow, produce accurate financial reporting and provide meaningful commercial insight. Strong Excel and finance systems knowledge are essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business. A proactive, hands on approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment will be key, while previous property sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a successful and growing property business that offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution will have a real impact. You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for ongoing professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied role, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key part in the continued growth and success of the business. The role is fully office based, five days per week, providing excellent exposure to the wider business and the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Finance Business Partner
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£65,000 to £72,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Your new company Your new company are a well established and highly regarded professional services organisation with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering expert advice to a diverse client base. Your new role In your new role as Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders, providing financial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, alongside delivering analysis on revenue, profitability, utilisation and working capital. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to influence commercial decisions, support investment and pricing initiatives, improve reporting and forecasting processes, and identify opportunities to enhance financial performance across the business. This is a genuine business partnering position for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys building relationships and adding value beyond the numbers. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA with proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A role. Previous experience within a professional services environment is essential, enabling you to quickly understand the commercial drivers, stakeholder landscape and performance metrics of the business. You will possess strong commercial acumen, advanced analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight. The successful candidate will be confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a track record of driving business performance through effective financial planning, forecasting and decision support. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling and scenario analysis are also required. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing professional services organisation in a highly visible business partnering role, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic decision making. You'll benefit from a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development opportunities and a clear platform to further develop your commercial finance career within a forward-thinking business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Finance Manager
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£50,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company A market leading manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its growing finance team. Part of a larger international group, the business has continued to expand through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, giving it a strong market position and exciting future prospects Your new role In your new role you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of a fast paced manufacturing operation that forms part of a larger group. Working closely with both finance and operational leaders, you will be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, analysing costs and margins, and providing meaningful financial insight to support decision making. The role will involve business partnering with stakeholders across the site, overseeing inventory and stock accounting, monitoring KPIs, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls. You will also support the development of the finance team while ensuring compliance with group reporting requirements and financial governance standards. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with previous experience in a manufacturing or retail SME environment. You will have a strong grounding in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, coupled with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful commercial insight for operational stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and experience of cost accounting, stock management and financial controls will be highly advantageous. Just as importantly, you'll be a proactive and personable communicator who enjoys working closely with colleagues across the business and identifying opportunities to drive performance and continuous improvement. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join a successful and growing business with strong long term prospects. This is a highly visible role that offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to make a real impact within the finance function. The position is five days per week on site, providing close collaboration with operational and leadership teams and allowing you to become an integral part of the business's continued growth and success. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Finance Manager
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Nelson, Lancashire
£50,000 to £55,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Your new company This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and successful business based in Nelson. Operating for many years within the machinery sector, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist equipment and services to customers across the UK and internationally. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day to day finance function, reporting directly to the senior leadership team and playing a key role in supporting business performance. Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheets and trial balances, managing cash flow, overseeing payroll, VAT returns and pension submissions, and ensuring the smooth running of all transactional finance activities. You will also be responsible for banking activities, foreign currency transactions, board reporting, and supporting the annual audit process. Working within a small and collaborative team, this is a broad, hands-on role that offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to both financial and operational decision making across the business. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a broad, hands on finance position, ideally within an SME environment. You will be confident preparing management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts, whilst overseeing transactional finance processes, payroll and VAT returns. Experience using Sage accounting systems, particularly Sage 200, would be highly advantageous, alongside strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting a variety of finance and business operations. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently will be key to your success. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role within a well established business. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a key part in supporting business performance and decision-making, while benefiting from a collaborative working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Senior Systems Accountant
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Oldham, Greater Manchester
£70,000 to £70,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Your new company A leading national organisation operating within the housing and property sector, providing essential services across a large and diverse portfolio. The business has a strong reputation for service delivery, operational excellence, and community impact, employing a substantial workforce and supporting customers across multiple locations throughout the UK. Your new role As Senior Systems Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing and improving the organisation's finance systems, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and reliable data. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll lead system improvements, support key projects, and help deliver efficient finance processes that support effective decision making. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with experience managing and developing finance systems within a large, complex organisation. You'll have strong financial reporting and accounting knowledge, along with experience using Oracle Fusion, Oracle E-Business Suite, or a similar ERP system. Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to drive process improvements and maintain high levels of data integrity. Experience with Power BI and financial audits is advantageous. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. You'll have the opportunity to work within a large and complex organisation, playing a key role in finance systems development, process improvement, and strategic projects, while benefiting from ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. You will work 3 days a week in the office and 2 days working from home. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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School Admin/Reception
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Salford, Greater Manchester
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Salford to recruit an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist for a long-term position. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy school office environment and enjoys being the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. As a School Administrator / Receptionist, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school office. Duties will include: Managing the busy school reception area Welcoming visitors and handling enquiries professionally Supporting attendance and pupil administration processes Maintaining accurate records and databases Processing correspondence and documentation Providing general administrative support to the leadership team and wider school staff Using school systems and Microsoft Office packages to maintain records and reports Supporting the smooth operation of the school's front office function Essential Requirements Previous experience working within a school office environment Experience using Arbor Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access Strong administrative and organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively under pressure within a busy office Professional, friendly, and adaptable approach What We Offer Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school Competitive rates of pay Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant Opportunity to make a real impact within a thriving school community If you have recent school administration experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Salford, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Hays Education Manchester for further information. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Senior FM Assistant
SSE - Reading, Berkshire
PermanentFull time
Base Location: Reading Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time 37 Hours Per Week Between 08:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday start and finish times will be variable dependant on site needs The Role A multi-functional role, intended to provide support to the Site Facilities Manager in the delivery of day-to-day Facilities Management (FM) services. Working as part of a team and on their own initiative, the postholder will work to provide an excellent level of customer service for all SSE colleagues and visitors and assist in all aspects of delivering high-quality FM services. The role will include (but not limited to) managing the following areas of FM activity, front of house, post room, audit processes, oversee the organising of maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring effective customer service, dealing with stakeholders, dispute/conflict resolution, management of contractors and other third-party service providers and production of FM related reports. As part of the role, the post holder will be required to deputise for the Facilities Manager during periods of absence, holidays or when the Facilities Manager is unavailable to deal with issues directly. The role will involve travel a driving licence will be needed as you will be required to cover other sites to ensure the delivery of FM Services across the estate. You will - As an individual and as part of the FM Team, follow FM procedures ensuring that optimum customer service is provided to site occupants. - People management responsibilities for FM Assistant staff. - Deliver to set targets and timescales ensuring statutory compliance, regulation and health, safety and environmental objectives are met as per the SHE/FM standards. - Stakeholder communication and engagement. Maintain a high-quality stakeholder experience. Deal positively with complaints/negative feedback, quickly resolving these in an effective manner. - Support with scoping, tendering and delivery of projects on site. - Ensure SSE SHE standards and policies are adhered to and that safe working practices are maintained whether in relation to activities being carried out by the FM team or external contractors. - Carry out Site Safety and Contractor Audits, monitor SEARs and chase actions for sites. Promote and implement SSE's SHE culture and policy. - Support Site FM Manager with budgeting and procurement of contractor services and materials. You Have - A IWFM level 3 minimum or working towards. - Working knowledge of various Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365, Teams etc; CAFM systems (Planon). - Experience of people and stakeholder management. - Facility management experience both Hard and Soft Services. - Experience of supporting complex projects and strong contractor management skills. - Driving Licence. About SSE SSEs purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. #LI-FT1 #LI-Onsite
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Junior Contract Manager
SSE - Glasgow, Glasgow
PermanentFull time
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office at one of the following locations: Glasgow or Perth. Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available The role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Contract Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team supporting the Eastern Green Link projects. The position will support our HVDC programme of works for cable, converter stations and civils works. Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will provide the necessary pre and post contract procurement and commercial support to some the largest projects within SSEN Transmission. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within the SSE portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of this area of the business. This role would suit someone from a Quantity Surveying background with either Consultant, Client or Contractor based experience, no specific experience working in Energy sector is required. You will Support P&C Manager / Senior Contract Manager in negotiating contract T&Cs for projects of significant value and subsequent commercial management of the delivery phase. Negotiate contract prices and ensure all contract prices can be substantiated and provide value for money to consumers. Have demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes together with problem solving. Be involved in Cost and Forecast Management via regular cost reporting and ensuring change management procedures are adhered to, Payment and Expenditure Management and Cost Estimating. Provide robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives including negotiating/agreeing variations to scope and ensuring that the core principles of the SSENT Commercial Manual are being implemented. Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance. You have A Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and have attained or be working towards professional membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CICES. Experience of estimating, sourcing management, cost & budget management, and contract administration. Experience of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts together with knowledge of Standard Form construction contracts and bespoke contract arrangements. Experience of working with NEC and FIDIC forms of contract would be advantageous. About SSE SSEs purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. #LI-TRM #LI-FT1 #LI-Hybrid OR #LI-Onsite
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