The public and not for profit sectors have overcome some significant conceptual issues over the last decade.
Today, some of the most exciting, dynamic and rewarding opportunities available to any finance or project professional are to be found within these once avoided sectors.
Allen Lane recruiters have been specialising exclusively within this market place throughout this period and have grown with the sectors as a partner - providing resources, information and networks to the various strands detailed across.
With the economic downturn posing employment difficulties across the UK, the public and not for profit sectors remain more resistant than most. Coupled with the employment creation from various change and transition programmes within public sector finance, not to mention the 2012 Olympics, the once maligned public sector finance arena is now more popular than ever.
The ever changing central government market has created evolving challenges and opportunities. In its drive to improve efficiencies and cope with increasing demands it has focused on sourcing individuals from either a commercial background or with a business minded approach for central government finance, project and programme roles. This opens up opportunities for candidates who are already working within the sector and want a fresh challenge and those looking to move into government.
Allen Lane has established an extensive network within central government departments, agencies and NDPBs. This arena has been the bedrock of our establishment and our OGC approved supplier status has led to a number of preferred agreements with government organisations.
Recruiting across all levels within the areas of finance, projects and programmes on both a temporary and permanent basis, Allen Lane has been responsible for several appointments encompassing salary awards of between £30,000 to £230,000 on a permanent/contract basis and on the interim side from part-qualified accountants through to finance and programme directors.
Contact:
Lester Fernando - 020 7101 8800
Maurice Goldstone - 0203 031 9630 (permanent)
Local authorities face unique challenges, from constantly trying to offer better value for money in line with central government directives and councillors' election promises to invest money and manage assets on behalf of the community.
Allen Lane has established a market leading profile within local government finance. We have a regular presence at CIPFA events and run networking events which have continued to attract the cream of senior talent across the industry from senior professional interims to chief executives and executive directors of resources and finance.
Allen Lane has over 100 contractors currently working in local government. As preferred suppliers to over 20 London boroughs as well as over 50 affiliated local government organisations, Allen Lane is the first port of call and most trusted method of recruitment for hundreds of professionals working throughout London councils and beyond.
If you are a finance or project professional with a passion for adding real value to communities across London, helping to deliver services which change lives, we are well positioned to advise and connect you to the most suitable opportunities within this growing sector.
Contact:
Liam Farncombe - 020 7101 8806
Steve McKenzie - 020 3031 9625
Phil Lane - 020 3031 9633
David Godfrey - 020 3031 9627 (permanent)
As EuropeÕs largest employer, the NHS comes under constant scrutiny from the media and public, making it subject to political comment and potential changes. Recently, high profile reviews of the service, such as Lord DarziÕs report: High Quality Care for All, have created a directive to update and improve the services offered to people through primary and acute care.
Allen Lane has substantially developed its delivery to the NHS in recent times by bringing further resources to the team. As the sector develops and becomes notably more commercial in its operations, opportunities exist in a range of roles. If you are an experienced NHS interim/contractor or a strong financial professional looking to broaden your experience by stepping into the sector please call one of the team to discuss how we can help.
Current changes with HRG codes, World Class Commissioning, IFRS, shortened reporting deadlines and the development of Service Line Reporting are all creating work levels above the norm for finance teams. These factors coupled with instances of turnaround are maintaining a keen level of demand in the interim market. With Trusts pursuing long term strategies and seeking to consolidate improvements there are also permanent opportunities.
Contact:
Alex Evans - 020 3031 9624
Nicole Morris - 020 3031 9621
Nicola Brooks – 020 7101 8803
Adrian Watts - 020 7101 8807 (permanent)
The charity sector is a major part of the UK economy and incorporates some of todayÕs best known names. With a total income of approximately £50 billion and a workforce of over 600,000 employees, it is a bigger employer than the UKÕs banks and building societies. As market forces and trends change, so too do the financial challenges for the charity sector. Recently many charities have identified increasing service demands and a growing necessity to deliver value for money. The charity division of Allen Lane works in partnerships with a large number of these organisations to ensure their financial responsibilities are met and exceeded.
With a wealth of experience, Allen Lane recruits charity finance professionals on an interim, temporary and permanent basis. Working across the sector we have established an excellent reputation of delivering a quality service based on experience and market knowledge. With an extensive network of contacts ranging from the smaller local organisations to the super-brands of the sector, our passion and expertise makes us the first port of call for many.
Whether you are an experienced charity finance professional or someone completely new to the arena and keen to find out more, we can offer you an honest and knowledgeable opinion about how to take the next step.
Contact:
Beth Young - 020 7101 8809
Maurice Goldstone - 020 3031 9630 (permanent)
The housing sector is facing a number of financial challenges given the current housing slump but housing associations are better placed than most to meet the current financial challenges. Over the last 20 years, housing associations have operated the most successful public-private partnership on record Š levering in £50bn of private finance in return for £40bn of public investment. With the underlying income stream from social rent and increased flexibility from partners and stakeholders, the sector will continue successfully to deliver new homes and strong communities in times of economic downturn.
Allen Lane has partnered a number of social housing organisations, recruiting finance professionals on an interim, temporary and permanent basis and was responsible for the placements of over a dozen finance directors within London registered social landlords (RSLs) in 2008. We recruit across finance and project departments and have established an excellent reputation of delivering to our clientsÕ requirements, focusing on the transferable commercial skills rather than pigeon holing to sector experience.
Allen Lane has hosted housing executive networking events, currently sponsors the industry leading housing finance event in London, run by the National Housing Federation and has a far reaching and growing network of contacts within the sector.
Whether you are an established housing interim, permanent finance professional or someone who has never worked in the social or commercial property world, we can provide you with an honest and open overview of the sector and how to join the network.
Contact:
Beth Young - 020 7101 8809
Maurice Goldstone - 020 3031 9630 (permanent)
The education sector is traditionally divided into three main areas - school education, further education, and higher education and affects every single one of us. It is also a sector that consistently attracts some of the Public SectorÕs most creative and innovative thinkers and brightest minds.
Our most prestigious education bodies are facing constant market challenges as they strive to grow and improve. There is a genuine push towards attracting and retaining the very best finance professionals to improve communication lines and bridge the gaps that exist in skill-set, experience and understanding between the finance functions and the Divisions, Directorates and Faculties alongside which they work. Consequently, careers can be both challenging and, as one is often afforded both a good work life balance and excellent pension scheme, highly rewarding.
Allen Lane has worked in partnership with a number of the top institutions, sourcing several key finance individuals to help our clients overcame this period of uncertainty and financial instability. Our approach to the recruitment and the consultative manner in which we have operated has led to much repeat, retained and exclusive business.
In short, the education sector offers you the chance to work in high profile businesses and to influence future generations.
Contact:
Beth Young - 020 7101 8809
Maurice Goldstone - 020 3031 9630