Public Sector & Not-for-Profit

Finance Officer- 3 months - RCT - Immediate Start The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a large health authority to recruit a Finance Officer. They are an extraordinary organisation with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. You'll be joining a group full of passionate individuals, who take pride in their work and the business. In return, our dedicated teams are supported, encouraged, nurtured, developed, and rewarded. You'll be joining a hardworking, supportive, and inclusive team and they put their staff at the heart of everything they do and take pride in their work and their brand. This is a Hybrid role, Monday- Friday. 37.5 hours per week. What the Finance Officer will be doing:- The ideal Finance Officer will be responsible for Administration and maintenance of the Accounts Receivable system including the management and recovery of external debts. Preparing and inputting journals for entry into the general ledger. Undertaking monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Managing the Scheme of delegation and approval levels and ensuring the financial system reflects the authorised position What the successful Finance Officer will bring to the team:- This role is suitable for someone who has:- * Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level or equivalent experience Experience Experience of working within a finance environment in a complex organisation * Public sector or health care experience * Proficient in use of the standard IT packages along with Qlikview Systems Attention to detail What the Finance Officer will get in return:- * £13.77 per hour * Monday to Friday with no evenings and a hybrid environment after initial training. Think this one's for you If you have a track record of financial processes and familiarity with finance software with a background in public sector and NHS then I would like to hear from you. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for Valleys to Coast to appoint a dynamic Planned Investment Manager. The Opportunity: You will manage and deliver the Planned Investment Programme and to provide general Commercial Support to deliver the Planned Investment programme. The role also requires the provision of commercial expertise across the organisation thereby assisting Valleys to Coast to maintain and improve their homes and estates to the highest standard while ensuring value for money. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of housing and estate management. Valleys to Coast value their employees and invest in their development, offering a supportive and collaborative environment for career growth. You'll be leading a team of dedicated professionals, working on high-profile projects that make a difference to the community. Responsibilities: In consultation with the Director of Assets and Sustainability and Head of Projects and Commercial, deliver the Major Improvement Works (MIW) programmes (c£10M pa). Develop a 3-5 year planned improvement programme that enables Valleys to Coast to progress on the delivery of WHQS23. Provide strong and positive leadership and direction to the Major Improvement Works Team, including the line management of the Senior Project Officers; MIW Administrator and Customer Liaison Officer. Lead on the delivery of the Major Improvement Works programme and take ownership of more complex projects. Ensure that appropriate contracts are in place to deliver a 3-5 year investment programme, and ensure that the contracts are well managed. Assist in maximising public and private sector funding to support major improvement works projects. Prepare professional tender and contract documents which would include PQQ's, preliminaries, and pricing documents. Lead on the obtaining of tenders and quotations. Analyse tenders and quotations and make formal recommendations on the preferred option(s), through accurate tender reporting. Operate a scheme appraisal system that quantifies the financial dimensions and risks of schemes, testing projects against agreed benchmarks. Maintain robust design standards and contractual documents for delivering major improvement works schemes, voids programme and a surveying service fit for purpose. Manage defect processes effectively to minimise the number defects and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Lead on the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations Policy & Procedure and support the wider organisation in maintaining compliance. What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualifications (or substantial experience) and hold or commit to working towards Chartered membership of a professional body such as RICS. Extensive experience in project and contract management, ideally in the housing sector. Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on efficiency, integrity, and quality. Excellent financial analysis, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. Knowledge of Welsh Housing Quality Standards and relevant contract forms of contracts, in particular JCT Measured Term, Intermediate and Minor Works forms. Benefits: Be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters growth and development with some fantastic benefits to include - Hybrid and flexible working: 9 day fortnight and early finish on a Friday Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%) Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more. Application Process: Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign. For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please submit your CV to Hannah Welfoot by 23:59 Thursday, 6th March 2025. Interviews will be held in person in Bridgend week commencing 17th March 2025. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior Data Scientist £59,000 London (Hybrid) Opportunity Yolk Recruitment is partnering with an innovative civil service organization undergoing a digital transformation, focusing on advanced digital practices. Role Purpose Lead data science projects, including pricing analytics, predictive modeling, segmentation, and automation. Work with a team to derive insights from structured and unstructured data, supporting decision-making and ensuring high-quality outputs. Key Responsibilities Lead the automated reporting pipeline, optimizing code quality. Manage predictive modeling projects and develop new models. Enhance pricing analytics solutions and web applications. Drive product segmentation model development. Lead complex data projects, ensuring solid codebases. Build automated data pipelines and web applications. Own your data learning journey, becoming an expert in project-specific data. Person Specification Essential Experience Expertise in supervised and unsupervised ML algorithms to drive insights and process improvements. Experience building and deploying predictive and forecast models based on customer data. Communication Strong ability to communicate data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience improving visualization efficiency and quality. Ability to simplify complex data for non-experts. Essential Qualifications Degree in a quantitative or statistical field. Essential Skills Programming: Expert in R or Python, with skills in code optimization, version control, and testing. Data Visualization: Advanced experience in creating web apps using Plotly/Dash/Shiny, with knowledge of CSS/JavaScript. Experience with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. Technical Knowledge: Proficient in querying relational databases and data infrastructures (SQL/ORMs) in cloud and on-prem environments. Generative AI: Experience using generative AI in coding-related workflows. Here's What You'll Get in Return · Pension scheme up to 27.9% · 25 days annual leave · Very Flexible Working arrangements · Hybrid working options. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Data Scientist opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfill their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior Processing Developer (Machine Learning) Newport (x4 per month) Up to £75,701 **Must be eligible for SC Clearance** The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are now looking to help them find a talented Senior Processing Developer (eligible for SC clearance) to get involved in some awesome projects whilst working across an enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary team. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality IT services, take ownership of deliverables, and contribute to the technical strategy. You'll also investigate and resolve system issues. Opportunities exist to expand your core skills and develop in other areas, with input on your skill development. Person Specification Proven experience in delivering technical solutions for large projects Familiar with Agile delivery models, including Scrum Interested in or experienced with statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI Solid understanding of databases Technical Skills Proficient in Python Machine Learning Experienced with deep learning frameworks Knowledge of data engineering principles Aware of security implications in LLM systems Familiar with cloud environments like Azure Machine Learning Studio Capable of delivering models from concept to production, with continuous improvements Here's What You'll Get in Return · Pension scheme up to 27.9% · Discretionary Bonus Arrangements · 25 days annual leave · Very Flexible Working arrangements · Hybrid working options. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Processing Developer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfill their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Site Services Manager- Permanent - Pontypridd - £40,247-£44,000 Yolk Recruitment have teamed up with a leading educational establishment to to recruit a Site Services Manager who will lead a small team of electricians and ensure that the facilities are maintained and regulatory compliant. This role combines electrical expertise and people management and enables the site to function effectively. What you will be doing:- The ideal Site Services Manager will be: Providing strategic advice in regard to Electrical Engineering Services Manage the in-house Electricians Participate, in after hours and emergency services provided by the Department. To manage any delegated budgets, aligned expenditure to budget accordingly. To support the preparation of drawings, specifications, schedule of works and invitations to tender, to enable the letting of contracts involving electrical works. What the ideal Site Services Manager will bring to the role:- Excellent knowledge of electrical engineering services (ideally including high voltage equipment) Knowledge of health and safety in the working environment, including the control of asbestos, legionella prevention, and associated legislation. Line management experience Experience of working across multiple sites Hold a qualification in electrical engineering, and a qualification in the IET 17th edition wiring regulations What you will be rewarded with:- Salary of £40,247-£45,000 based om experience 35 days annual holiday A pension with 6% employer contribution Various discounts If you have the management experience and along with electrical know how. I would like to hear from you, this is a great opportunity to take your career forward with a reputable organisation where your people and technical skills will be maximised and enhanced, please show your interest.

Enterprise Architect - Up To £90,000 - Hybrid (Up to one day a week in Cardiff) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with an essentially valuable not-for-profit organisation to recruit an Enterprise Architect who is able to discern what key technologies are going to provide the best value to the organisation going forward. This role is ideal for anyone who has experience as an Enterprise Architect, following well defined architecture principles. The organisation is currently upgrading their CMS system and SAP systems so any expertise in these areas will be highly beneficial. What the Enterprise Architect will be doing You will be responsible for the development of the Enterprise Architecture for the organisation in conjunction with the Lead Enterprise Architect. investment cases, understanding the proposed technologies and what the business can gain from them compared to the alternatives Prepare documentation and pitch these proposals to key stakeholders and senior management Advise the business in the realms of technology/IT, especially when it comes to deciding on vendors and solutions Network with key areas of the business, getting in depth knowledge from key stakeholders about their needs for the business Develop a strategy to ensure all solutions have a clear roadmap that aligns with the businesses vision What you will bring to the team You will have prior experience as an Enterprise Architect, working to a standardised methodology, while being an effective communicator. Experience working as an Enterprise Architect. A broad knowledge of IT systems, solutions and service providers - especially CMS systems or SAP. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - to the point of being able to pitch ideas and solutions to Senior Management A deep understanding of how technology can bring value to a business and a critical eye to discern between various options Here's What You'll Get in Return The successful Enterprise Architect will be rewarded with; Salary of up to £90,000 Up to 10% annual bonus (on average around 6-7%) Salary increases in line with inflation Fantastic internal progression opportunities Fully funded training opportunities Flexible working arrangements Think this one's for you If you think this Enterprise Architect opportunity is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Pricing and Product Manager - £51,000 - Hybrid (London, Durham, Lytham or Glasgow) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team are working closely with a really interesting Civil Service organisation that works to support everyone with managing their money. They are looking for an Pricing and Product Manager with strong experience in forecasting and pricing, who is comfortable being a Subject Matter Expert for one of their market leading products. What the Pricing and Product Manager will be doing You will be spending 40% of your time receiving and interpreting data to use for forecasting and pricing, with about 60% being the Subject Matter Experts for a financial product. Pricing Analyse data and insights to put together pricing recommendations to senior audiences Ownership and management of a specific product portfolio Analysing market figures including sales and retention trends to develop a deep understanding of the external market Product Management Understanding the complete product life cycle, making recommendations for enhancements Developing a deep understanding of consumer needs, and how these affect product design and range Working with other departments to develop a strategy to improve customer experience What the successful Pricing and Product Manager will bring to the team You will have strong experience of using data to inform decisions regarding pricing and forecasting, with a strong customer focussed attitude. Experience of a product role within a financial services/banking institution, understanding the constraints of a highly regulated environment Demonstrable experience delivering key projects in large complex environments Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use them to build actionable insights and pricing recommendations Experience with a customer focussed role Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £51,000 Pension scheme up to 27.9% 9 day fortnight scheme Generous parental leave options 25 days annual leave Very Flexible Working arrangements Hybrid working options Think this one's for you If you think this Pricing and Product Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

System Delivery Lead - £59,000 - Hybrid (London, Durham, Lytham or Glasgow) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team are working closely with a really interesting Civil Service organisation that works to support everyone with managing their money. They are looking for an experienced System Delivery Lead who will work with work closely with the Enterprise Architecture group to translate their High-Level requirements into low level designs, providing governance and assurance while working with third parties. What the System Delivery Lead will be doing You will be working with the Head of IT and the Enterprise Architecture team to understand high level designs and support with the creation of effective designs and assurance of said designs. Implement and refine low level design assurance and review systems, creating transparent guidelines for 3rd party suppliers Understand the bigger design picture, reviewing change requests to ensure low level design is fit for purpose Identify and communicate any design deviations - working with supply partners to create option papers Run the system assurance capability, reviewing designs and design objects created by third parties What the successful System Delivery Lead will bring to the team You will have strong experience of designing and architecting solutions, understanding high level requirements and translating them into low level design requirements, and building assurances for these. Demonstrable knowledge of software applications, programming languages and IT infrastructure Clear experience working as an architect or designer or SME - with exposure to payments or banking, as well as cloud experience Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non technical stakeholders Understanding of IT security best practices Ability to design and implement complex IT solutions Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £59,000 Pension scheme up to 27.9% 9 day fortnight scheme Generous parental leave options 25 days annual leave Very Flexible Working arrangements Hybrid working options Think this one's for you If you think this System Delivery Lead opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Lead Test Automation Engineer - up to £69,000- Hybrid working (Flexible based on location) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a highly specialised civil service organisation. The organisation has a unique focus that leads to highly interesting roles. We are supporting them to recruit a Lead Test Automation Engineer who has a broad experience across testing including Automation, Functional and Non-Functional Testing. They will be leading test strategy and building automated test frameworks and proof of concepts. What the Lead Test Automation Engineer will be doing You will have a role shaping how testing is done across the organisation with a high level of autonomy to design and create testing solutions. Take leadership of the testing strategy Build and maintain automated test frameworks that have a strong ROI Stay abreast of current developments in test technologies, going to conferences and training to ensure the organisation is utilising the best innovations Provide technical leadership to a team of automation testers including hands on delivery support Working on Proof of Concepts for new solutions What the successful Lead Test Automation Engineer will bring to the team The successful candidate will have a very broad range of commercial testing experience, having led technical teams in the past. A broad knowledge base in automation testing, functional and non functional testing Demonstrable experience with C# and/or Java Solid understanding of building test frameworks and strategies in a complex organisation Experience managing a team of other test professionals Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £69,000 Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 28% 5 days annual leave per year, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years' service Minimum of 5 days learning and development to each employee per year Professional membership subscriptions, mentoring, and sector specific learning available to all Flexible working hours scheme with up to two days per month Flexi leave, paid special leave, career breaks, and unpaid leave Think this one's for you If you think this Lead Test Automation Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Cyber Security Manager - £63,000 - Hybrid (London, Durham, Lytham or Glasgow) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team are working closely with a really interesting Civil Service organisation that works to support everyone with managing their money. They are looking for three experienced Cyber Security Managers who take a holistic approach to cyber security - ensuring service providers are operating effective cyber security control environments. They will be tasked with maintaining trusting relationships with key stakeholders inside the organisation and service providers. What the Cyber Security Manager will be doing You will be working with the Head of Cyber and the Senior Cyber Security Manager to raise the profile of cyber security across the business - monitoring the effectiveness of service providers. Document a comprehensive view of the cyber security threat profile of a service provider environment Proactively identify and manage risks associated with cyber security and information activities throughout the service providers environment and their wider supply chain Monitor the performance of your service provider to validate that identified threats, events and incidents are responded to effectively, efficiently and that lessons learned are identified and implemented, driving continuous improvement. Support the wider cyber security team by providing subject matter expertise to all colleagues and service providers, promoting good security practice. What the successful Cyber Security Manager will bring to the team You will have strong experience overseeing third party providers, holding them accountable for delivery of critical cyber security services. Experience delivering top quality written and oral presentations on cyber security Good knowledge of the NIST CSF and ISO27001 Demonstrable experience of performing Cyber Security Risk Assessments, and developing associated risk mitigation plans Proven experience in Incidence Response, and overseeing patching vulnerabilities Dedection, response, recovery and post incident analysis experience Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £63,000 Pension scheme up to 27.9% 9 day fortnight scheme Generous parental leave options 25 days annual leave Very Flexible Working arrangements Hybrid working options Think this one's for you If you think this Cyber Security Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.