Senior Recovery Officer

MMP Consultancy are working with a fantastic organisation to recruit a Management Accountant to join them on Permanent Basis, in Hertford.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement effective accounting systems and policies to ensure accurate financial management.
* Prepare and generate comprehensive financial documents and reports for various stakeholders, including management, shareholders, and regulatory bodies.
* Perform thorough audits of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify accuracy and compliance with established standards.
* Expertly handle tax-related matters, including the preparation of tax returns, providing tax advice, and representing the company in resolving disputed claims with tax authorities.
* Conduct financial investigations and analysis to identify areas of concern, such as insolvency, fraud, and potential mergers, providing actionable recommendations to management.
* Evaluate financial information to provide valuable insights and support decision-making processes for the management team.
* Collaborate with management and professionals from other departments to compile budgets, assess costs, and streamline financial operations.
* Prepare periodic financial statements, conduct budgetary review, and develop financial forecasts to enable effective financial planning and control.
* Offer guidance and expertise to management regarding financial aspects of productivity, stock holding, sales and the introduction of new products, driving informed business decisions.

Requirements:
* CIMA Qualification

MMP Consultancy are working with a fantastic organisation to recruit a Learning and Development Assistant to join them on Temporary basis, in Kent.

Key Responsibilities:
* Day to day oversight and administration of our learning system, courses and providers
* Deliver first line support to resolve learning and development queries and escalate as appropriate
* Administer the L&D induction process efficiently to ensure all new starters have a great experience
* Track and monitor all L&D budget spend, process invoices and escalate concerns or anomalies promptly and appropriately.

Requirements:
* Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks in busy service
* MS Word and Excel
* Proficient use of internal systems
* Highly proficient admin skills
* Experience of providing an effective administration service to customers and colleagues

MMP Consultancy are looking for a Service Manager to join an excellent Charity in South East London on a Temporary Basis.

The Service Manager post is an exciting position for candidates who have the experience, skills, and aptitude for managing supported accommodation for young people aged 16 plus.

The role will be required to work within an asset-based framework, to ensure that young people's needs and aspirations are at the centre of the support planning process. You will manage the team to ensure that all aspects of the service are delivered to the highest standards, that they are fully compliant with organisational values and contractual requirements and also that they reflect current good practice.

Key Responsibilities:

* The role will be required to oversee a team of frontline staff and will work as part of a wider management team within our youth services.
* Actively direct team members in their day-to-day work to ensure that young people receive a consistent, high quality and responsive service.
* Ensure that each client / resident has an individual package of support with regular formal and informal key working, and an up-to-date co-produced and comprehensive support and safety plan recorded and reviewed in line with policy and procedure.
* Oversee the reports regarding missing young people, to lead on coordinating a joint up response with statutory services, as well as directing a variety of approaches for non-engaging clients.
* Maintain positive working relationships with the Local Authority Commissioning Team, Pathways, and referral agencies.
* Oversee referrals ensuring that they meet the criteria and service specification and to ensure that all referrals are interviewed, assessed, and accepted / rejected in line with policy and procedure.
* Ensure that preparation for move-on begins once the young person moves into the service, and to lead on the development and roll out of a comprehensive package of life skills training which is available to all.
* As directed by the Regional Services Manager, to contribute to organisational and statutory monitoring and reporting within set deadlines.
* In partnership with the Regional Services Manager, to identify and implement flexible approaches of working with the client group, in order to best promote and advance their progress.
* To ensure the property is maintained to a high standard and that effective systems are in place to ensure all areas of housing management are efficient and offer value for money, with voids kept to a minimum and rental income maximised.
* Ensure a robust approach to managing the locality and any community risks around the properties are in operation and regularly reviewed.
* To ensure that all property risk assessments are reviewed and updated at regular intervals in line with organisational policy and procedure.


Experience and Knowledge

* Demonstrable understanding of effective practice in responding to the needs of looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17, as well as local authority statutory duties.
* Demonstrable experience of effectively managing staff that work with the range of issues involved in the delivery of quality services to young people who may be at risk or looked after with complex needs including offending and gang affiliation.
* A proven track record of staff and service management and demonstrable ability to manage staff performance and motivate staff members to perform effectively.
* Experience of managing accommodation-based services with a variety of tenures and knowledge of the associated housing management and health and safety requirements.

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Complaints Team Leader to join an excellent Housing Association in South London on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide support and guidance to the individuals in the team on complaint handling and policies
* Drive and motivate the team to success in achieving their goals and objectives
* Regularly review performance and development needs with the team members
* Monitor team performance for quality and productivity
* Constantly review resources and capabilities within the team to ensure workloads are being managed effectively
* Escalation point for your team, speaking to customers, taking complaints over if needed or stepping in to provide guidance and support when needed
* Holding regular learning and training sessions to ensure a high level of knowledge and development is maintained in the team.
* Able to provide reporting and performance information whenever needed for the team
* Working collaboratively with other team leaders, sharing best practice and knowledge
* Drive excellent relations with contractors, service area leads and managers.
* Provide weekly communication to the team on organisational and department news
* Attend weekly management meetings to update on performance and challenges
* Identify potential risks and opportunities and feedback though line management

Key Experience:
* A good leader of people, able to bring your team with you to achieve goals and targets
* Able to build relationships with customers and staff, showing a strong focus on putting customer experience first
* Strong at planning and organising to ensure priorities are kept and deadlines delivered
* Customer focused and passionate about delivering a great complaints service
* Experience of leading a team
* Demonstrable experience of complaint handling and working in a complaint environment (preferably in housing)
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Excellent knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code

MMP Consultancy seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an interim contract with a North London-based National Contractor for Housing Asset Management / Maintenance. Day Rate Negotiable (Inside IR35)

The role is interim, taking over for a member of staff who is leaving, with a potential option of permanent.

Details:

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Projects)
Salary: £Negotiable (Inside IR35)
Location: North London
Contract: Interim - 6 months.

The works cover planned maintenance which encompasses such aspects as replacement
windows and doors, external/internal decorations, scaffolding, roofing, etc.

Work alongside the current quantity surveyor who is leaving to get a full handover.

Essential qualifications: RICS, CIOB or relevant degree, Asbestos Awareness UKATA or IATP

Key Duties:

* Cost control.
* Maximising revenue.
* Liaising with clients to identify their needs.
* Estimating quantities, costs, and time scales for material and labour.
* Preparing tender and contract documents.
* Identifying and weighing up commercial risks.
* Supply-chain procurement.
* Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.
* Accurate monthly forecasting.
* Ability to challenge resources and costs.
* Maintaining deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar.
* Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place.
* Help ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.
* Effectively assist in managing the commercial team, including cost clerks and commercial support staff.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a local authority based in North London.

This will be an interim position paying £250 P/Day Umbrella on an interim contract with the option to be extended.

Key Duties:
Title: Building Surveyor
Rate: £250 per day (Inside IR35)
Client: North London Local Authority
Location: North London
Contract: Interim Contract (Rolling)

Key Duties:

* Design and Contract Administration including Chairing meetings and issuing succinct accurate minutes.
* Liaising with clients and agreeing appropriate briefs Surveying
* Specifying works Preparing schedule of works Overseeing works on site including issuing contract instructions and preparing cost reports and certificates.
* General building survey work including measured surveys, and defect diagnosis.
* Preparing feasibilities
* Raising works order
* Surveying damp and mould