Total 548 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in London or Leeds, SE1 8UG

You will oversee the team responsible for providing the revenues and benefits databases

You will be responsible for the monitoring, and the extraction and completion of all government returns for the Revenues & Benefit Service.

You are responsible for the Council’s statutory subsidy reporting requirements and to monitor and proactively manage expenditure, and safeguard and maximise housing benefit subsidy.

You will be responsible for the existing outsourced contract management, forming good working relationships with any third party appointed, and to assist in the completion of Government Returns, in monitoring performance in relation to expenditure for Revenues & Benefits.

This is a full time role on a Temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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Lecturer in Computing
QA Higher Education, Full Time Role
Face2Face or blended LOCATION London or Birmingham or Manchester
Are you a Higher Education Lecturer in Computing looking for an associate role within a dynamic organisation, where you can be proud and feel rewarded watching our students succeed?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing and expanding campus. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students' future ………come join us!
Your focus: As Lecturer, you will be responsible for our students' progression and academic achievement up to level 7 (postgraduate). Planning, preparing, teaching modules both online and in the classroom using our innovative delivery methods and cutting-edge curriculum. You will provide guidance and support to our students with your knowledge and expertise, powering each student's potential.
Bring your experience: Applicants should have suitable and relative experience in teaching general programming (e.g., Python) and with at least one speciality such as Cloud Computing or Web Development or Mobile Development or HCI/UX Networking or IOT or Cyber Security or Data Science or Big Data or DBMS or Relational Programming or Artificial Intelligence or Knowledge Engineering or Deep Learning or Information Systems. Must hold a Masters degree or higher in Computer Science/IT or related subject areas. A teaching qualification and HEA membership would be distinct advantageous.
Significant experience in face-to-face teaching of higher education students in classes of varying sizes within a subject area taught by the faculty is required.
Ability to demonstrate hands-on technical competencies is essential.

What we can give you:
Access to innovative delivery methods, and exciting course material.
Chance to work with like-minded educational enthusiasts; able to share and learn delivery best practice and industry leading knowledge.
Receive specialist coaching and support from your education leaders.
A little more about QA:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

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Lecturer in Computing
QA Higher Education, Full Time Role
Face2Face or blended LOCATION London or Birmingham or Manchester
Are you a Higher Education Lecturer in Computing looking for a role within a dynamic organisation, where you can be proud and feel rewarded watching our students succeed?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing and expanding campus. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students' future ………come join us!
Your focus: As Lecturer, you will be responsible for our students' progression and academic achievement up to level 7 (postgraduate). Planning, preparing, teaching modules both online and in the classroom using our innovative delivery methods and cutting-edge curriculum. You will provide guidance and support to our students with your knowledge and expertise, powering each student's potential.
Bring your experience: Applicants should have suitable and relative experience in teaching general programming (e.g., Python) and with at least one speciality such as Cloud Computing or Web Development or Mobile Development or HCI/UX Networking or IOT or Cyber Security or Data Science or Big Data or DBMS or Relational Programming or Artificial Intelligence or Knowledge Engineering or Deep Learning or Information Systems. Must hold a Masters degree or higher in Computer Science/IT or related subject areas. A teaching qualification and HEA membership would be distinct advantageous.
Significant experience in face-to-face teaching of higher education students in classes of varying sizes within a subject area taught by the faculty is required.
Ability to demonstrate hands-on technical competencies is essential.

What we can give you:
Access to innovative delivery methods, and exciting course material.
Chance to work with like-minded educational enthusiasts; able to share and learn delivery best practice and industry leading knowledge.
Receive specialist coaching and support from your education leaders.
A little more about QA:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.

Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

#lecturer
#computing
#computerscience
#python
#masters
#IND01
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Major duties include, but are not limited to the following below:
The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Duties include construction quality assurance and Construction Safety as related to contract administration activities to assigned construction projects.

• Participates in design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Attends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features, requirements, and special conditions.
• Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment, and interprets technical portions for other participants.
• Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, end contractor's estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies, and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results.
• Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs.
• Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, end effectiveness of earth placement procedures.
• Incumbent also meets frequently with contractors for negotiations, Contracting Officers, and vendors from the private sector.
• The incumbent analyzes, selects, and adapts appropriate methods from a wide range of alternatives to assess unusual circumstances; evaluate operations, equipment, and activities; and apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
• Uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems; treat specific issues or problems; research trends and pattern; develop new methods and criteria; and/or propose new policies and practices.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety standards and their application in order to determine adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
• Knowledge of common contractual requirements, terms, conditions, plans, and specifications including statements of work, performance standards, contractor surveillance methods, administration, surveillance, and evaluation functions.
• Knowledge and skill in preparing and maintaining designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and maintaining statistical data and reports that monitor contract compliance. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey information and to prepare briefing papers.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, EST.
Telework: Available, at supervisors discretion.
Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD03637A
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, or similar activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites. Duties will require climbing of ladders, working on scaffolds, performing inspections in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Note:

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
• Position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

Purchasing Data Quality Support Assistant, Leeds

Working hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday
We will consider flexible working arrangements

Temporary contract - 3 months

Start Date - ASAP

We will consider flexible working arrangements
Overview of the Role
You will provide a professional administrative service supporting the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Purchasing work stream. Working with colleagues and suppliers, you will ensure that the master data is accurate, complete and consistent to enable a seamless migration to a new ERP solution. You will have a proactive approach to problem solving, helping to resolve purchasing and invoice queries and will work with the SAP purchasing system (P2P) and other in-house procurement systems entering information and generating reports. You will be self-motivated and resourceful with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people and as part of a team. You will have strong numeracy and literacy and IT skills and be willing to undertake any training required that is relevant to your role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Experience of working in an office/administrative environment;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* The ability to work to tight deadlines;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* Evidence of high level of proficiency with IT, particularly in the use of Microsoft based applications;
* Evidence of effective time-management and organisational skills;
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
* Evidence of self-motivation and resourcefulness whilst maintaining an ability to work as part of a team;
* Experience of dealing with confidential information.

Additional Experience
* Previous experience with SAP P2P systems or equivalent ERP solutions;
* Experience of public sector administrative procedures;
* Familiarity of working within a procurement environment and with relevant
procurement/finance terminology and processes.

What does the role entail?
* Resolving blocked invoice queries using SAP MRBR and ZMIR5 reporting
* Generating standard SAP reports and extracting master data
* Assisting with the correction of vendor records
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain company information to ensure the
completeness of vendor records
* Supporting the closure of completed purchase orders and identifying any
remediation required to maintain the GR/IR account
* Ensuring open purchase requisitions are approved or closed as required to maintain data quality
* Building up a network of staff contacts, liaising to discuss mutual problems and working to devise solutions which may be adopted as best practise
* Maintaining records and files to an auditable standard

Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
* Knowledge of SAP ERP System;
* Familiarity with working in a small team managing purchasing issues &
questions, working on your own initiative, good communicator and have the
ability to network across the organisation both internally and with external
suppliers;
* Accuracy of data entry into an ERP System;
* Ability to rectify master data corrections in a timely manner with an audit trail embedded;
* Good IT Skills and use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, teams, MS
Office);
* Ability to maintain good working relationships both internally and externally;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* A willingness to undertake required training courses: procurement-related SAP training is mandatory.

Desirable:
* Good understanding of Purchase to Pay Cycle;
* Understand of the Operational transaction within purchasing;

Finance Data Quality Support Assistant - Leeds

Working hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday
We will consider flexible working arrangements

Start Date - ASAP
Pay - Grade 4 Between £13.02 - 13.81

We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Support professional to join our client team, focusing on the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Finance work stream. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring master data is accurate, complete, and consistent to facilitate a seamless migration to new ERP solution.

As a self-motivated and resourceful individual, you will work closely with colleagues to resolve purchasing and invoice queries while using the SAP S/4HANA finance system and other in-house finance systems. Your strong communication skills will enable you to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate standard SAP reports and extract master data.
• Assist in correcting finance records.
• Build a network of staff contacts to address mutual problems and develop best practices.
• Maintain records and files to an auditable standard.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of SAP ERP System.
• Experience in a finance-related administrative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the capacity to build good working relationships internally and externally.
• Experience handling confidential information.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance systems or equivalent ERP solutions.
• Familiarity with public sector administrative procedures.
• Understanding of finance terminology and processes, including Quote to Cash and Record to Report.

Additional Information

• A willingness to undertake required training courses; SAP training is mandatory.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

How to Apply

If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Essentia Executive team and drive the Trust’s strategic ambitions in South East London. This pivotal role is responsible for providing leadership in delivering the Trust’s capital development plans, compliance and assurance functions, property investments, and space management strategy. As a key member of the executive team, the postholder will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare facilities to meet the clinical, research, and administrative needs of the Trust, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

The postholder will develop and implement the Trust’s integrated property and space strategy, aiming to maximise property value, improve estate efficiency, and ensure long-term asset sustainability. Building strong relationships with clinical and operational leaders, stakeholders, landlords, and tenant organisations, the postholder will drive consistency, mitigate risks, and represent the Trust externally. Additionally, they will lead operational quality standards, fire safety compliance, and the implementation of the Trust’s Sustainability Strategy in partnership with other South East London Trusts. This role also involves delivering the annual technical assurance plan and maintaining a robust assurance framework to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations.

Strategy and Planning
Develop and implement asset management policies and estate strategies that align with the Trust’s goals. Provide strategic leadership in property and space management, collaborating with partners to deliver cost-effective services and optimise the Trust’s assets through effective oversight of holdings, acquisitions, and disposals.

Design and Capital Delivery
Establish design standards for new builds and refurbishments, ensuring alignment with Trust specifications and sustainability goals. Oversee efficient capital project delivery, focusing on stakeholder engagement and compliance, while managing logistics and dispute resolution.

Major Projects and Engineering Assurance
Present development proposals to stakeholders, aligning them with Trust objectives. Oversee contract procurement and quality management of engineering and facilities to ensure compliance and effective issue resolution.

Property and Financial Management
Develop a property strategy to optimise space and generate revenue. Manage project costs within financial targets and engage stakeholders to enhance the portfolio.

Leadership and Corporate Responsibilities
Provide leadership to promote an inclusive culture aligned with Trust values, developing team structures and career plans to drive performance. Represent Essentia and the Trust regionally and nationally, leading sustainability and transformation initiatives.

Working for your organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

Our Trust values areWe are caring, ambitious and inclusive.

What We Offer

The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.

Interest free Season Ticket Loan
Long Term Service Awards
Subsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchers
A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'
Ride to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free stop smoking service

Please refer to attached detailed job description and person specification for further information on the role.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

Join us as a Compliance Communications Manager

• This is an exciting opportunity which will give you the chance to use both your compliance knowledge as well as your creativity and communication skills
• You’ll deliver communications for the Compliance function, in-line with the bank’s policy and governance
• It’s a role which will see you working closely with senior managers, setting the tone from the top

What you'll do

In this key role, you’ll be designing and delivering a Compliance communications plan, in-line with business objectives and strategy. You’ll deliver internal compliance related communications, employee events and townhalls, all the while leveraging support and advice when applicable. We’ll also look to you to collaborate with other teams, such as C&I and Group Communications, and act as a valued and trusted strategic partner to the senior managers.

Additionally, you’ll be:

• Assisting in the creation of a strategic narrative and plans that support NatWest Markets' overall strategy and connect to the priorities of Compliance
• Identifying key compliance communications priorities through the provision of diagnostic, analysis and decision support
• Reacting to Compliance communications needs as required, providing sound advice, effective solutions and optimal channel selection to deliver the desired outcome
• Driving and drafting compliance content as part of the execution of the wider compliance plan
• Advising on the most appropriate metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications beyond engagement or click rates
• Contracting third party suppliers and managing the costs and services required effectively
• Establishing and deploying robust compliance communications frameworks which meet the strategic needs of the bank

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of compliance risks as well as excellent communications, networking and influencing skills, at a senior level. Additionally, we’ll expect you to have strong project management experience, and experience of managing multiple stakeholders.

You’ll also need:

• Good understanding of compliance and conduct risk and the compliance regulatory environment
• Good working knowledge of different communications tools (e.g. Poppulo), channels and formats that can be deployed
• Excellent creative and innovative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A structured and systematic approach to documenting processes and evidencing that communications have been scoped, drafted and measured for effectiveness in line with agreed processes

Join us an Electronic Trading Risk & Control Manager

• We're looking for someone with a commercial and strategic mindset to advise business and technology leads on the mitigation of electronic trading risks
• You’ll be running and improving our three electronic trading control life cycles; algorithm, automated control, and electronic platform
• It’s a chance to work with a variety of stakeholders, giving you a platform to raise your network and career profile across the business

What you'll do

This role will see you providing electronic trading risk expertise to enhance our global risk and control framework. We’ll look to you to review and assess our adherence to the relevant electronic trading policies, and assist with administering the electronic trading governance structure.

Your other key responsibilities will include:

• Investigating and responding to electronic trading risk issues, internal reviews and regulatory inquiries
• Performing independent real time monitoring of algorithmic trading activity
• Assessing existing automated controls for established and emerging risks, identifying gap and weaknesses in the control environment
• Delivering regulatory remediation in the electronic trading space
• Identifying and mitigating non-market risks inherent in the electronic trading businesses
• Collaborating with business risk managers to deliver the risk and control agenda for the business

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need operational experience in an electronic trading business together with knowledge of financial services businesses, including investment banking. We’d also like you to hold a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degree, or appropriate analytical qualifications.

You’ll also need:

• Knowledge of financial services risk and control at different levels of an organisation
• A clear track record of delivery and the ability to work to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• The ability to think strategically and to develop targeted and intelligent solutions which are appropriate for the business

MOT Tester

- Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday with a 1-hour lunch, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm
- Pay: £34,000 - £36,000 Basic + up to £6,000 Performance Bonus

MOT Tester required for our Client’s busy highly reputable International Motor Trade Dealership Group, located in Sidcup. Our Client is seeking an MOT Tester to join their busy servicing department.

Working as an MOT Tester for your client you can expect a salary of £42,000.

The hours of work in this MOT Tester position are 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday with a 1-hour lunch, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm.

MOT Testers play a huge role in our Client’s company and they play a huge role in keeping our roads safe!

Responsibilities and Requirements of the MOT Tester position:

- Hold a valid MOT Tester Licence
- Have previous working experience within an MOT Tester role
- A Full UK Driving Licence
- The ability to communicate with customers effectively
- A sound Mechanical knowledge
- Carrying out MOT Failure rectification work as and when required
- Ensuring VOSA standards are met at all times

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this MOT Tester Job please send your CV to Alex Perrin quoting the job reference number.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a MOT Tester Job get in touch today.

For the best Automotive MOT Tester and MOT Testing jobs be sure to contact our team.

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Temp to perm Compliance/PTW Coordinator - FM Service Provider - West London - £17.78 per hour (PAYE)

Are you an experienced Compliance Coordinator ?
Do you have a background within Facilities Management?
If so we'd love to hear from you!

CBW is excited to offer an opportunity for a Compliance Coordinator to join a leading Facilities Management team on one of their flagship contracts. In this role, you will play a crucial part in working closely with the facility managers to maintain high standards across their facilities by overseeing compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

Hours/details

- Weekly alternating rota of 7am - 4pm and 9am - 6pm
- Contract type - Temporary to Permanent
- Must be available as and when required!
- £17.78 per hour

Key responsibilities

- Lead the induction, learning and permit processes as part of a small team based within the Permit Office.
- Review Contractor RAMS for approval in advance of works.
- Visit work sites to assess work for compliance to site and business policy.
- Ensure correct Permit to Work implemented.
- Record and Monitor Electrical and Mechanical Isolations to ensure the applicable documentation is in place and correctly recorded.
- Compile and maintain safety files and other related relevant files.
- Ensure compliance documentation is in place, accurate and appropriately filed to assist with internal and external auditing.
- Report on sub-contractor performance where repetitive matters of safety are not being addressed according to requirements.
- SHE Committee Meetings - plan, schedule and review.
- Attend Safety and Compliance meetings on behalf of the department
- Coordinate and participate in the investigation of incidents, accidents and near misses.
- Prepare monthly SHE reports, statistics and presentations related to Permit Office performance.
- Report to the Service Support Manager / Client SHEQ Manager on corrective action taken to close out of NCR reports utilising Company and Client systems to manage.
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time-to-time by management.
- Collate Health and Safety documentation for authorities.
- Review and update the Health and Safety plan as required.
- Required to undertake Overtime where works cannot be performed during Normal Working Hours such as during events. Liaise directly with the onsite FM Team and other service partners so that collaborative working relationships are formed.
- Utilise the clients CAFM system so that accurate information is provided which relates to our service provision.
- Demonstrate high level Health & Safety knowledge to others, to ensure safe delivery of all work.
- Be a brand ambassador at all times, maintain the Corporate Identity.

Requirements

- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Permit to Work and isolation experience
- Previous experience within FM

Send your CV to Brooke at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the development and maintenance of quality procedures, ensuring compliance with the International Quality Standards ISO 15189 and ILAC-G19, together with the FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct and guidance documents. To support the development and maintenance of the Forensic Services Quality Management System (QMS). Deputise for the Quality and Operations Manager in periods of absence, within their specialist area. Support with the development of new SOPs and review and amend procedures and documents as required in relation to the FSR codes of practice for SARCS. Assist with the production of validation and verification procedures and supporting documents. Assist with the control and distribution of documents and quality procedures within the QMS. To attend the Havens UKAS/FSR Implementation Group meetings and other meetings as required. Work with the Havens Audit Lead, support implementation of a system for auditing systems relating to the SOPs relevant to the FSR codes of practice for SARCs. Provide practical support and advice in respect to the management of non-conformities (adverse incidents) and the service risk register, relating to accreditation. Participate in investigations whererequired to do so, and the review and monitoring of action plans.

Financial Accountant, QA Higher Education, Leeds City Centre
Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Fulltime, Permanent Opportunity

Are you a fully qualified experienced Financial Accountant, perhaps currently in practice now looking for a move into industry OR perhaps you are a Financial Accountant in industry looking for a new opportunity within a vibrant, rewarding and growing business, where you can develop further?

What's your focus: (please click through to read the full job description)
As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the QA Higher Education's Financial Reporting and financial controls including group and subsidiary statutory accounts, and JV statutory accounts, VAT return submission, corporation tax submission, internal controls and other regulatory reporting.
You will manage our financial controls and regulatory reporting, here's some of the responsibilities for our role, please click through to the JD to read in more detail.
Oversee the timely production of annual group, subsidiary and JV statutory accounts.
Manage interim and year end audit process for group and the JVs.
Ensure VAT and corporation tax submissions are accurate, paid and filed on time.
Ensure any other regulatory reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
Assist with the preparation and review of balance sheet recs and other tasks as required.
Assisting with the preparation and review of working capital reporting including variance analysis.
Review and maintain accounting policies and procedures documents to ensure current and in line with relevant accounting standards.
Research and advise on any new accounting standards and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance including drafting policies, procedures and implementing controls for these.
Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and functioning effectively. Review any issues arising and draft and implement mitigating controls and procedures for all areas of accounting and reporting.
Assist with any changes to group structure such as incorporation of new entities to ensure these are structured correctly and bank accounts and systems are in place in a timely manner for their operation.
Reports to other parties as required.

Bring your experience:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
Previous experience in a role with accounting, compliance and auditing responsibilities.
Evidence of having monitored financial and operating processes and controls and provided recommendations for improvement.
Experience of managing the year end audit process.
Previous VAT and corporation tax experience.
Sound knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, procedures and controls.
Experience with creating financial statements.
Sound knowledge of VAT and corporation tax and experience of having prepared returns for these.

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What we can give you:
Naturally we have company benefits and various perks for you.
We will give you the opportunity to work with the market-leading learning organisation.
A competitive salary of course, to reward the hard work you will bring.
A little more about QA Higher Education: Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA Higher Education is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Apply now - here's how! Simply hit the apply button.
Equal Opportunities At QA Higher Education, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

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A Vacancy at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Moorfields is a leading national and international Trust providing high quality services to patients in partnership with other providers at a number of locations. The Trust has invested in its comprehensive approach to governance to match its ambition to improve eye care. The newly created post of Information Governance Manager for Research and Compliance joins a dynamic team supporting the Head of Information Governance to deliver great IG performance across clinical care, research, and education.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career by joining a world leading care provider with a record of innovation and teaching. The successful candidate will be a team player with a track record of best practice IG delivery in a care provider or research environment, and will be able to demonstrate how good IG compliance supports care now and in the future

The IG Managerfor Research and Compliance willsupport colleagues at all levels tofacilitatechange as part of the Trust’s ambition to use data efficientlyand effectively supporting strategicinnovationtodeliverclinicaltransformationin the short,mediumand long terms. Workingwithpartnersinthe UKand beyond, the post holder will be supported to develop in role and contribute to wider developments at Trust and in collaboration with providersand other stakeholdersin the care system. The IG team is based at CityRoad, butwill move to the St Pancras site in time.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.


• Coordinate and manage IG operations in support ofresearch,keeping the Head of IG, the DirectorforResearch,and the Chief Operating Officer for INSIGHT apprised ofoutcomesand escalating issues asappropriate.
• Provide expert and specialist IG advice andexpertiseon health research and related data access initiatives, developing high-quality,user-friendlyandaccurateguidance in a range of formats.
• Provideexpertiseand advice on research management and proposals (grant applications), including research ethics and data sharing/licensing and/or service agreements involving personal data,liaisingwith the Head of IG and Moorfields General Counsel whereappropriate.
• Manageinformation assetaccessionand informationsecurity reviews relating toresearch proposals, including Informationriskassessments,dataprotectionimpactassessments for new and existing research systems/processes/projects involving processing of data, ensuring that proposals are compliant and in the required format forapproval.
• Ensureresearch relatedpolicies, procedures and guidelines are compliant withdataprotection legislation andare implementedeffectivelyand efficientlyacross theresearch function.
• Assess and report on the discharge ofproceduresandprocessestoidentifygaps in current practice, and whererequiredmake recommendations.
• Work with themanagers andprincipleinvestigatorsto ensure the maintenance oftheir entries to theinformationasset register.
• Develop and providetailoredIG training and guidance forresearch colleagues.
• Investigate and report on IG complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy asrequired, particularly where theyare linkedto research.


• Coordinate, develop and reviewappropriate information-sharingprotocols that provide clarity of purpose and enable streamlining of information disclosure routes.
• Ensure theTrust iscompliant with legislative requirement for data sharing or licensing.
• Supportresearch leadershipwith the production of IG related data and reports, including for Moorfields Research Management Committee, Research Governance Committee, and for HDRUK purposes.
• Provide input to the Trust’s IG and corporate risk registers and reporting requirements.
• Manage the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)activity, including the collation and provision of evidence, and coordination of returns.
• Assist with DPA requests relating to research (including requests that overlap between the DPA and theFoIA) and respond to DPA complaints where necessary.
• Toassistthe Head of IG with IG Departmental work planning.This includes planning and coordinating specialist project advice and technical support,planningand coordinating specialist advice and guidance.
• There is an expectation that the postholder maybe responsible forcontractors/consultants hired to undertake a discrete piece of service work, and/or agency temporary staff.
• Monitor andsupport internal and managementauditof researchprocesses toidentifyIGgaps or weaknesses in current practices or systems.Ensure all recommendationsare implementedto deliver an improvement intheresearch functiondelivery.
• Provide leadership for, andtheIG elementofresearch governancegroups, ensuring terms of references are up to date and aligned with other governance structures at the Trust
• Manage,supportand developtheInformation Compliance Officer.
• AttendexternalInformation Governance andResearchForums to develop strong and productive relationships with Information Governance leads in other NHS organisations and with wider stakeholders and to help influence the national policy agenda on Information Governance.




This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Coordinate and manage IG operations in support of research, keeping the Head of IG, the Director for Research, and the Chief Operating Officer for INSIGHT apprised of outcomes and escalating issues as appropriate. Provide expert and specialist IG advice and expertise on health research and related data access initiatives, developing high-quality, user-friendly and accurate guidance in a range of formats. Provide expertise and advice on research management and proposals (grant applications), including research ethics and data sharing/licensing and/or service agreements involving personal data, liaising with the Head of IG and Moorfields General Counsel where appropriate. Manage information asset accession and information security reviews relating to research proposals, including Information risk assessments, data protection impact assessments for new and existing research systems/processes/projects involving processing of data, ensuring that proposals are compliant and in the required format for approval. Ensure research related policies, procedures and guidelines are compliant with data protection legislation and are implemented effectively and efficiently across the research function. Assess and report on the discharge of procedures and processes to identify gaps in current practice, and where required make recommendations. Work with the managers and principle investigators to ensure the maintenance of their entries to the information asset register. Develop and provide tailored IG training and guidance for research colleagues. Investigate and report on IG complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy as required, particularly where they are linked to research. Coordinate, develop and review appropriate information-sharing protocols that provide clarity of purpose and enable streamlining of information disclosure routes. Ensure the Trust is compliant with legislative requirement for data sharing or licensing. Support research leadership with the production of IG related data and reports, including for Moorfields Research Management Committee, Research Governance Committee, and for HDRUK purposes. Provide input to the Trusts IG and corporate risk registers and reporting requirements. Manage the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) activity, including the collation and provision of evidence, and coordination of returns. Assist with DPA requests relating to research (including requests that overlap between the DPA and the FoIA) and respond to DPA complaints where necessary. To assist the Head of IG with IG Departmental work planning. This includes planning and coordinating specialist project advice and technical support, planning and coordinating specialist advice and guidance. There is an expectation that the postholder may be responsible for contractors/consultants hired to undertake a discrete piece of service work, and/or agency temporary staff. Monitor and support internal and management audit of research processes to identify IG gaps or weaknesses in current practices or systems. Ensure all recommendations are implemented to deliver an improvement in the research function delivery. Provide leadership for, and the IG element of research governance groups, ensuring terms of references are up to date and aligned with other governance structures at the Trust Manage, support and develop the Information Compliance Officer. Attend external Information Governance and Research Forums to develop strong and productive relationships with Information Governance leads in other NHS organisations and with wider stakeholders and to help influence the national policy agenda on Information Governance.