6 government jobs found in London Borough of Waltham Forest

Specialist Procurement Advisor Location: South East London (Hybrid Working) Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract Rate: £480 per day (Umbrella) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Working Pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home We are seeking an experienced Specialist Procurement Advisor to play a key role in delivering these approved business cases and driving commercial outcomes across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable procurement professional with strong public sector experience to make a visible impact within a large-scale transformation programme. The RoleAs Specialist Procurement Advisor, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of approved business cases while supporting the implementation of the organisation's Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model. You will work closely with service areas, finance teams, suppliers, and programme stakeholders to ensure agreed savings, benefits, and service...

Head of Finance wanted for a local authority based in London. The role will be for 6 -9 months and can pay up to £750 p/day. The role would require office attendance 1 day p/week. Main duties include:- To provide proactive expert advice to Members, the Director, Head of Service and managers across the authority on financial and capital strategy and accounting. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's financial strategy, liaising as required with central government departments, external agencies and other local authorities. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's capital strategy and capital accounting. To keep abreast of developments in local government funding, financial strategy and capital accounting, and ensure that the council's arrangements operate in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practice. To identify and forecast the funding and income available to the council, together with the...

Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Barking & Dagenham Term: Temp Rate: £650 Umbrella day rate Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Finance Business Partner to collaborate with senior leaders and shape pivotal financial decisions. This is your chance to shine in a highly visible role where your insights will drive strategy and enhance financial performance! What You'll Be Doing: Partner with senior stakeholders to offer strategic financial advice and insights. Support budget setting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning. Build and review business cases, investment plans, and savings proposals. Deliver analysis, modelling, and scenario planning to empower decision-making. Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management. Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of excellence. Drive continuous improvement and instil a strong financial...

Location: London Borough (Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week in the Office) Rate: £400-£450 per day Contract: Interim We are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Accountant - HRA & Housing on behalf of a London Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government finance professional with strong Housing Revenue Account (HRA) experience to support a busy finance team through a period of change and development. Key Responsibilities: Lead on all aspects of HRA financial management and reporting. Provide expert financial advice and business partnering support to Housing Services. Support budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local government finance regulations. Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and working papers. Support financial planning and modelling for housing-related projects and initiatives. Assist with the delivery of financial strategies...

Finance Administrator Croydon office location with hybrid working 12-month fixed term contract At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK. Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide. We have an opportunity for a highly...

Assistant Housing Asset Data Analyst Location: Surrey Contract: Full-Time, 37 Hours Per Week Sector: Social Housing / Asset Management About the Role I am seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Housing Asset Data Analyst to join a busy Housing Asset Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong data management skills and an interest in housing, property, or asset management. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving housing asset data, supporting investment planning, regulatory compliance, stock condition programmes, and long-term asset management strategies. Working closely with surveyors, contractors, and housing professionals, you will help ensure that asset information is accurate, reliable, and used effectively to support strategic decision-making across a large housing portfolio. Key Responsibilities Collect, validate, analyse, and maintain housing asset and stock condition data. Support the management and...