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Head of Finance (Technical)
Location: (Hybrid working – min. one day a week onsite in Ipswich)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Details: A forward-thinking public sector organisation is seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across its Technical and Financial Planning functions. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and working closely with the Director of Resources, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust, compliant, and forward-looking financial operations that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability.
The Role
You will lead an experienced team across Financial Planning and Technical Finance, driving excellence in statutory and corporate financial management. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership across statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance.
- Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Executive, Committees, and senior leadership team.
- Leading the annual closure of accounts process and overseeing the production of the Statement of Accounts, including liaison with External Audit.
- Line managing the Finance Manager and providing clear strategic direction across Technical Finance, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team.
- Identifying and lead opportunities for innovation, strengthened compliance, improved controls, and risk mitigation.
- Ensuring adherence to evolving legislation, accounting standards, and best practice guidance.
About You
You will be a qualified finance professional (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a complex organisation.
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Strong, visible leadership and proven people management capability.
- A track record of delivering high-quality financial services and statutory reporting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and elected members.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to drive change and innovation.
- High levels of organisation, resilience, and agility in a dynamic environment.
- Experience within local government or a comparable public sector setting (highly desirable).
This is a key leadership opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who thrives on accountability, strategic influence, and continuous improvement.
Salary: up to £67,853pa + Excellent Benefits
For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch.
Health & Safety Manager (On-Site) – ***ON HOLD***
Location: Ipswich & Suffolk sites
Details: A well-established education organisation in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead safety across multiple campuses. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining health and safety systems, conducting audits and inspections, and promoting a “safety-first” culture among staff and students.
Key Requirements:
- NEBOSH National General Certificate
- Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of H&S legislation
What You’ll Do:
- Lead H&S strategy and systems across sites
- Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments
- Provide practical guidance to staff and senior leaders
- Champion a proactive safety culture
Travel: Regular travel across multiple sites is required.
Candidates must have a current DBS check (that is less than 3 months old), or be on the update service. A DBS check must be in place, along with other vetting checks before start date is agreed.
Hours: 37 per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £36,114 per annum
PR & Communications Support Officer
Full Time (12-month temporary assignment)
Location: Ipswich outskirts
We’re recruiting a PR & Communications Support Officer for a well-established organisation to support regional PR and marketing activity. This is a varied, hands-on role and would suit someone keen to develop their PR and communications career within a fast-paced, supportive environment.
The role includes:
- Content creation
- Media liaison support
- Maintaining contact lists
- Coordinating activity to deadlines
- Monitoring media coverage
- Providing general PR/marketing administration
Skills required:
- You’ll be organised, proactive, and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.
- Suitable for someone with 1-2 years’ PR/communications/marketing experience, or a graduate with relevant experience.
- Strong writing skills and good Microsoft Office knowledge required.
Salary: £13ph – £15.50ph DOE
