Recruitment Consultant

CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. We champion high performance in public services by translating our experience and insight into clear advice and practical services. Globally, CIPFA shows the way in public finance by standing up for sound public financial management and good governance.

CIPFA Placements is a business division of CIPFA Business Limited which is wholly owned by CIPFA. Having a successful and well established client base in London, the South East and the Midlands we are now looking to further develop our client base regionally.  We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant who has an established track record of achievement in providing interim resources to the public sector, with particular responsibility for:

• Increasing revenue with existing customers
• Developing business opportunities with new customers
• Building a portfolio of successful assignments
• Enhancing our regional presence and impact
• Maintaining our reputation for quality and service delivery

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For this role we need someone who has

• good public sector knowledge
• well established regional business connections
• flair and ability to develop a marketing plan that promotes and increases our regional impact and revenue.
• high standards of service delivery

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CIPFA offers a number of benefits and training opportunities to all staff. We reward staff fairly and help them maintain the high standards we are known for.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries, reviewed annually on the basis of performance.
• Pension – All staff are invite to join the Group Personal Pension Plan with Standard Life.  The staff contribution is normally 3-5% of salary, deducted each month. CIPFA will double this contribution to a maximum of 10% 
• Holidays – In addition to all Bank Holidays, staff are entitled to 25 days per year. (Jan-Dec) as well as “CIPFA day” a additional days leave between Christmas and New Year, decided by CIPFA.
• Occupational sickness benefit scheme
• Season Ticket Loans – available to all staff once they have completed their probationary period.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies.
• 24-hour telephone counselling service, with the opportunity for one-to-one sessions with a counsellor
• We will pay the annual subscription charge for membership of your professional society (one only), where this is relevant to your role.
• Staff Discounts – Corporate rates with local gyms, Healthshield membership, variety of discounted offers available to staff

What training is available?

As an “Investor in People” in the training and development of staff, we aim to give every member of staff the opportunity to develop their full potential and to help the organisation achieve its business plan targets through developing and enhancing relevant skills and knowledge.
we offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
• An Appraisal Scheme, which enables individuals to agree specific objectives for the year and to receive feedback on their overall performance
• CIPFA Learning Centre is an on-line resource offering information on various aspects of personal and professional development
• Support for professional courses of study, where appropriate
• Management development
• Learning opportunities that meet individual needs

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CIPFA Placements is a name that is synonymous with the best local government finance skills in the interim market.

As a very successful part of CIPFA Business Limited, it has an outstanding reputation for quality and service delivery.

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To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter comprising a personal statement, highlighting relevant experience and the skills you can bring to the role, to recruitment@cipfa.org.  

• Full Job Description/Person Specification: Word | PDF
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: Word | PDF

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The closing date for applications is 4 May 2010.

CIPFA is an equal opportunities employer

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