Finance and Administration Assistant

Working within the council's Street Lighting Service, you will help manage and monitor the performance of our Service Provider for Oldham and Rochdale Councils in line with Private Finance Initiative contractual requirements.,

• Produce and distribute a range of service intelligence for Oldham and Rochdale, incorporating contract performance, customer contacts and liaison with other council departments.
• Help develop and implement effective methods of measurement, monitoring and evaluation of policies and delivered services.
• Monitor and maintain operational budget including raising of purchase orders, recharges, and approval in line with approval limits., If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council
NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces. Diversity and Inclusion: At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.


• The ability and experience to analyse and interpret street lighting management information systems to effectively monitor and manage the deliver the street lighting service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively advise the street lighting team with confidence to challenge the Service Provider, where appropriate based on evidence found.
• Excellent organisational skills will be needed to agree, develop, and manage the provision of appropriate service intelligence; ensuring the street lighting team have access to appropriate and timely information about the street lighting services in Oldham and Rochdale.
  
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