3115 Management jobs in Blyth

Role Overview: Join Our Award-Winning Team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees at QE Gateshead – Nursery Manager Opportunity 

Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Kids 1st by Busy Bees , part of the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to join our thriving Gateshead QE setting.

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, this is your chance to bring your creativity, energy, and EYFS expertise to a place where children flourish and careers grow.

As part of Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more overseas – we’re committed to giving every child the best start in life . Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

When you join Kids 1st by Busy Bees, you become part of a supportive team dedicated to creating inspiring environments where children can learn, play, and grow . You’ll also get to deliver our innovative Bee Curious Curriculum , designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We’re proud to champion community initiatives too – through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , you’ll have the chance to make a real difference beyond the nursery walls.

About Our Gateshead QE Nursery

Our Gateshead QE nursery , rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted , offers a warm, welcoming space for up to 108 children . With excellent transport links (a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from Low Fell town centre, and close to the A1 and Durham), plus complimentary onsite parking , getting here is easy.

About the benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Competitive salary & career progression opportunities
Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off – our gift to you!
Substantial childcare discount
Ongoing professional development & training
Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause support , financial wellbeing tools , and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan
Discounted private medical insurance
Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme

And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Required Qualifications:

About you:

• We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
• You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Role Overview: Join Our Award-Winning Team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees at QE Gateshead – Nursery Manager Opportunity 

Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Kids 1st by Busy Bees , part of the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to join our thriving Gateshead QE setting.

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, this is your chance to bring your creativity, energy, and EYFS expertise to a place where children flourish and careers grow.

As part of Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more overseas – we’re committed to giving every child the best start in life . Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

When you join Kids 1st by Busy Bees, you become part of a supportive team dedicated to creating inspiring environments where children can learn, play, and grow . You’ll also get to deliver our innovative Bee Curious Curriculum , designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We’re proud to champion community initiatives too – through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , you’ll have the chance to make a real difference beyond the nursery walls.

About Our Gateshead QE Nursery

Our Gateshead QE nursery , rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted , offers a warm, welcoming space for up to 108 children . With excellent transport links (a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from Low Fell town centre, and close to the A1 and Durham), plus complimentary onsite parking , getting here is easy.

About the benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Competitive salary & career progression opportunities
Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off – our gift to you!
Substantial childcare discount
Ongoing professional development & training
Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause support , financial wellbeing tools , and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan
Discounted private medical insurance
Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme

And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Required Qualifications:

About you:

• We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
• You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Role Overview: Join Our Award-Winning Team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees at QE Gateshead – Nursery Manager Opportunity 

Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Kids 1st by Busy Bees , part of the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to join our thriving Gateshead QE setting.

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, this is your chance to bring your creativity, energy, and EYFS expertise to a place where children flourish and careers grow.

As part of Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more overseas – we’re committed to giving every child the best start in life . Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

When you join Kids 1st by Busy Bees, you become part of a supportive team dedicated to creating inspiring environments where children can learn, play, and grow . You’ll also get to deliver our innovative Bee Curious Curriculum , designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We’re proud to champion community initiatives too – through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , you’ll have the chance to make a real difference beyond the nursery walls.

About Our Gateshead QE Nursery

Our Gateshead QE nursery , rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted , offers a warm, welcoming space for up to 108 children . With excellent transport links (a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from Low Fell town centre, and close to the A1 and Durham), plus complimentary onsite parking , getting here is easy.

About the benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Competitive salary & career progression opportunities
Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off – our gift to you!
Substantial childcare discount
Ongoing professional development & training
Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause support , financial wellbeing tools , and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan
Discounted private medical insurance
Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme

And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Required Qualifications:

About you:

• We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
• You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Night shift

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start time circa 22:00 non-working days Mon & Tues

£33,196 Per annum

More than 22,400 customers rely on us as the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. With nightly miracles delivered by an extensive network of distribution centres, we have more roles than you realise. One look at our heritage tells you that we’re as good as our word – we have a reputation built on security, reliability, and delivering on promises. Right now, we’re excitingly looking to the future and all that means for our customers and our people’s careers.

About the role

Joining us as a Deputy Depot Night Manager you’ll manage one of the shift operations in the depot reporting into the Depot Manager and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers.

This interesting and challenging role in our management team will see you ensuring a planned and effective

night operation is in place, taking responsibility for:

Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs

Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes

Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks

Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times

Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy

Working to an annual set budget and forecast

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:

Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy

5% match pension

25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme

24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan

Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About You:

You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence:

Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels

Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management

Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise

Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience

Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office

Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Don’t just take us at our word – experience it for yourself. We’re a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Let’s make the most of today’s opportunities and look to the future, together. Apply now.

Night shift

-

start time circa 22:00 non-working days Mon & Tues

£33,196 Per annum

More than 22,400 customers rely on us as the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. With nightly miracles delivered by an extensive network of distribution centres, we have more roles than you realise. One look at our heritage tells you that we’re as good as our word – we have a reputation built on security, reliability, and delivering on promises. Right now, we’re excitingly looking to the future and all that means for our customers and our people’s careers.

About the role

Joining us as a Deputy Depot Night Manager you’ll manage one of the shift operations in the depot reporting into the Depot Manager and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers.

This interesting and challenging role in our management team will see you ensuring a planned and effective

night

operation is in place, taking responsibility for:

Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs

Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes

Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks

Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times

Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy

Working to an annual set budget and forecast

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:

Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy

5% match pension

25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme

24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan

Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About You:

You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence:

Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels

Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management

Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise

Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience

Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office

Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Don’t just take us at our word – experience it for yourself. We’re a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Let’s make the most of today’s opportunities and look to the future, together. Apply now.

Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today!

• Maximum amount £32,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme  – T&C’s Apply.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership
• Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes
• Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop
• Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full, valid driving licence

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Brilliant at leading a team?

Ready for the next step in your career as an Autocentre Manager with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business with great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

Here at Halfords, we are looking for a Centre Manager, who will play a vital role in leading the team to success and providing an excellent customer journey and satisfaction.

If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today!

•    £31,997 to £9,720 per annum

•    Average uncapped bonus of £10,8 per year (with potential to earn more)

•    5 days a week

•    Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme  – T&C’s Apply.

Benefits Include:

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores

Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more

Family & Friends Discount Events

Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance

GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day

Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares

Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

Skills and experience

• Fantastic leadership and team management skills within the automotive or similar industry
• Experience delivering high customer satisfaction and displaying effective management.
• Engaging and motivational, coaching-based approach to team development and able to provide in the moment training.
• Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
• Experienced with high sales turnover and managing KPI’s
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
• IT Proficient, with the willingness to learn in-house systems.
• Good time management
• A current valid driving licence

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance, and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation - Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8NY Salary: £91,342 to £105,337 a year Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time Reference Number: G  Job summary

Are you ready to lead financial transformation that makes a real difference to people's lives?

Do you want to shape the future of financial strategy in an organisation that touches millions across the NHS?

We're looking for an influential and forward-thinking Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation to join our Finance, Commercial and Estates Directorate at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).

If you're CCAB qualified, have extensive experience in financial management, and thrive on partnering and influencing at a strategic level--this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you'll lead finance teams and play a key part in evaluating business cases for capital expenditure, as well as other major schemes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, and acting as deputy when needed, you'll work collaboratively across the organisation to support NHSBSA's strategic goals and deliver services that offer the best value to the taxpayer.

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
• Career development
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Main duties of the job

As Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation, you'll lead a broad portfolio of responsibilities including:

• Overseeing financial reporting, assurance, planning, governance, and performance monitoring across NHSBSA.
• Leading financial transformation activities that deliver long-term sustainability and value for money.
• Managing strategic relationships with key partners including DHSC, NHS England, HM Treasury, and external auditors.
• Providing expert financial advice and assurance on major projects, business cases, and investment decisions.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance functions, ensuring compliance with government standards.
• Supporting the development of financial strategy and business planning aligned to NHSBSA's goals.
• Leading and mentoring teams through change, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

About us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we're proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.

We're committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.

Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!

Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you are accountable for;

Financial Business Planning and Assurance

1. Designing, developing, and coordinating the NHSBSAs annual financial business planning process, enabling the production of coherent, consolidated financial plans, working collaboratively with the NHSBSAs strategy and business planning leads to deliver the financial resources required for the overall organisation.

2. Liaising with NHSBSA Directors, Leadership Team and directorate management teams to understand their strategic aims and operational imperatives, to inform the production of business plans for Board approval.

3. Evaluating and producing of alternative scenarios and what-if analysis based on key risks and opportunities

4. Leading discussions with and influencing direction with third parties, including the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE), on business planning requirements. Ensuring that business plans are submitted on time and in the appropriate format for external parties, as required.

5. Interpretation of policy initiatives, new services, or strategy, including from the DHSC and NHSE, identifying and advising on complex financial risks to establish deliverable financial plans to meet required goals/outputs but also financial standards and control needs.

6. Providing subject matter expertise and support to the NHSBSA Financial Transformation team to define and develop the NHSBSAs medium- and long-term financial strategy

Performance Monitoring and Departmental Financial Management

7. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the financial aspects of the NHSBSAs governance framework and performance management framework, and for monitoring (a) performance against agreed financial plans and (b) the effectiveness of financial controls. The framework includes both operational and corporate directorates, capital expenditure, major change projects, and income from bodies including DHSC, NHSE and pensions levy.

8. Regular reporting and advising on financial performance and controls compliance in line with the aforementioned frameworks and ALB Delegations to the Director of Finance, Leadership Team and NHSBSA Main Board, including the development and provision of supporting financial reporting information system(s).

This involves holding to account the budget holders for each directorate and change project/programme, agreeing plans of action to resolve significant variances and underperformance. This also includes assurance that risks and recommendations identified through external and internal audit, other third-party assurance, and Fraud Risk Assessments are acted upon and mitigated. This may frequently involve the post-holder in contentious and sensitive issues.

9. Overseeing the overall financial management across NHSBSA in its entirety. This involves building effective strategic internal customer relationships and leading a team of finance business partners who work closely with Directors and their teams to understand the operational plans, opportunities, issues and risks of each business area. It is the post-holders role to ensure that the organisations projects and operations comply with the standards set out in the Standing Financial Instructions, ALB Delegations, internal financial planning, management and reporting procedures and guidance, accounting and audit standards and deadlines and general accounting practice.

10. Where required, to liaise directly with NHSBSA directors/CEO to lead the resolution of major financial risks and issues which can at times be highly complex, contentious, and impactful across the entirety of the organisation. This will require the post-holder to facilitate productive dialogue, consider multiple perspectives, apply analytical and critical thinking skills, implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies, and find solutions that address the interests of all parties.

11. Provide subject matter expertise to Directors/Heads of Service to develop and deliver their operational plans.

Business Cases, Project Evaluation and Assurance

12. Implementing NHSBSAs business case approval process and documentation for all in-scope capital and revenue expenditure under the NHSBSAs corporate governance arrangements, and in line with HM Treasurys Green Book, Managing Public Money and Business Case Guidance

13. Providing expert advice and assistance in the preparation of complex business cases including defining and capturing financial benefits.

14. Provisions of financial leadership, guidance, and assurance over NHSBSA strategic transformation programmes.

15. Reviewing submitted business cases in terms of financial performance (NPV, payback, impact on cash/resource) and assess for risk. Producing reports for the NHSBSA Main Board giving an independent evaluation of the costs, benefits, risks and strategic fit.

16. Evaluating all projects both during the implementation phase and post-implementation. Reporting on performance against original plans to the NHSBSA Leadership team.

17. Reviewing all contracting-out documentation, including legal contracts, and plans to ensure that the contracting-out will deliver the benefits required at an acceptable level of risk. Working with senior staff both within the NHSBSA, its commercial team and third parties to maintain delivery. Identifying solutions where financial challenges arise from the provision of services through third parties.

18. Lead on financial approval of business cases through the relevant Assurance Groups across the NHSBSA

Financial Transformation and Value19. Lead the financial transformation portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and delivery of long-term financial sustainability for both NHSBSA and the NHS Pension Scheme.

20. Ensure development and implementation of costing, benchmarking and service value metrics, with processes embedded across core services and pension administration.

21. Drive innovation in financial service delivery, leveraging data, digital tools and best practice to improve efficiency and transparency.

Financial Reporting

22. Responsible for compliance with the annual financial reporting cycle and corresponding control environment.

23. Managing the closure of both the NHS Pension Scheme and the NHSBSA year-end accounts (and other statutory and non-statutory monitoring returns) ensuring compliance with professional accounting standards. This will include liaison with the National Audit Office (NAO) and the NHSBSA Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). To facilitate this, highly complex accounting treatments and other professional judgements are required on the application of international accounting standards to the NHSBSA. These judgements will impact on the financial performance of the NHSBSA.

24. Ensuring a framework for the accurate maintenance of relevant financial accounting records utilising the NHSBSAs corporate finance system is maintained. This will require a thorough understanding of both the statutory/DHSC requirements and those of senior managers, Directors and the Board.

25. Overseeing the financial accounting framework and Authoritys policies to facilitate and appropriate control environment across the NHSBSA.

26. Ensuring all technical accounting issues for the NHSBSA are agreed with the relevant stakeholder.

27. Providing advice on complex corporate issues demonstrating an in depth specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, particularly in relation to the NHS.

Third Party Assurances

28. Collaborating with the Head of Commercial Services to identify, assess and manage third party / outsourcing risks.

29. Providing both internal and external stakeholders with financial assurance and transparency relating to the risks associated with NHSBSAs supply chains and the contracts that manage them.

30. Ensuring robust financial control procedures and reports are in place to meet the requirements of auditors, stakeholders and ISAE 3400 (The Examination of Prospective Financial Information) and ISAE 3402 (Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organisation)

Financial Sustainability

31. Sustaining NHSBSA as a going concern through effective business planning, efficiency, and benefits realisation. Implementing the governance necessary to identify and implement financial efficiencies necessary to maintain financial sustainability and value for money.

Strategic Relationship Management

32. Building, maintaining and strengthening effective working relationships with strategic partners, customers, and stakeholders to help sustain income and growth for the NHSBSA.

Other Duties

33. Such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Finance and/or the Chief Executive.

34. Deputising for the Director of Finance where relevant.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities, Knowledge, and Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with highly complex and contentious situations in developing plans for financial sustainability.
• Collaborative and insightful delivery working with and through partners. Provides financial services that are informed by users and where performance is measurable.
• An engaging leader who inspires by providing meaningful direction and advice, with the confidence to disagree without being disagreeable

Desirable

• NHS Finance background

Experience

Essential

• 1.Extensive experience at a senior level with a large organisation, to include experience of management accounting functions of a large organisation
• 2.Reporting at Board level
• 3.Working at strategic level
• 4.Production of business plans
• 5.Leading and managing people
• 6.Production of annual report and accounts
• 7.Benefits realisation activities
• 8.Pricing and costing services

Desirable

• 1.Public sector experience
• 2.Project management
• 3.Experience of planning and implementation of finance systems
• 4.Corporate finance role or multi-company consolidations
• 5.Major project evaluation

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Degree or equivalent
• 2.Professional accountancy qualification - and significant post-qualified experience

Desirable

• 1.MBA

Relevant Professional Framework

Essential

• 1.Member of CCAB approved body

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Assistant Student Records Manager - Durham

The Role and the Department

The Assistant Student Records Manager is a member of the Student Records Team with day to day responsibility for key business processes relating to the student record throughout the student lifecycle from enrolment and registration to completion and award. The role liaises with a variety of central teams, academic departments and colleges to ensure all student related data is complete and accurate. They also ensure that the onward use of student data meets the university and external regulatory requirements (e.g. HESA and Office for Students).

The Assistant Student Records Manager will support the Student Records Manager and work closely with the other assistant managers in the team to deliver this key service area for the University.

Student Registry is part of the Student and Academic Services Directorate. The Student and Academic Services Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University.

The Academic Registrar is the head of the department and is responsible to the Chief Operating Officer for its management. The following services fall under the remit of the Student and Academic Services Directorate:

· Academic Registrar's Office

· Curriculum, Learning and Assessment

· Student Immigration and Funding

· Student Recruitment and Admissions

· Student Registry

All of the services are based on the Mountjoy site in Durham City.

Student Registry deliver student focused services and business processes, such as enrolment and registration, timetabling, examinations and assessment outcomes, statutory body data returns and provision of student management information, degree certificates and academic transcripts, student letters and other documentation and degree verification.

The Student and Academic Services Directorate operate a hybrid working model with the opportunity to split working at home and in the office, which is in the Palatine Centre, South Road, Durham.