Senior Finance Officer

at  Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority

JOB SUMMARY

Do you thrive in a challenging environment and actively seek solutions? We are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Finance Officer to join our newly established Corporate Services Directorate, which consists of three Departments: Finance, Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) and People. This role will be essential in supporting the Corporate Services Departments in becoming more strategic, proactive, efficient, and effective in how they operate and the support they provide, allowing the GLAA to prosper and deliver on its strategic priorities.

ABOUT THE GLAA

At the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), we provide exceptional service to the public, businesses, and workers in the fight to stop worker exploitation. We are seeking inspiring leaders who can set clear direction, role model exemplary leadership behaviours, and deliver our vital services to our wide range of beneficiaries with a focus on efficiency and excellence. Building a culture of belonging, we are committed to providing an experience that is inclusive, equitable and kind. We prioritise diversity and believe in a culture rooted in collaboration, growth and team cohesion. Every day, everyone on the team contributes to stopping worker exploitation.

The GLAA is one of the principal investigative law enforcement bodies for labour exploitation in the UK. The GLAA ensures that workers in the UK are treated fairly, properly and are protected from abuse and exploitation. We have three core functions:

• Regulation - We regulate businesses that provide workers to the horticulture, agriculture, shellfish gathering and food processing and packaging. Our regulatory work includes operating a licencing scheme, undertaking inspections to ensure compliance with that scheme, and taking enforcement action where there are breaches.
• Prevention – We work with a broad range of stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally to help prevent workers from being exploited.
• Enforcement - We investigate allegations of worker abuse under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. GLAA Officers conduct civil and criminal investigations and take enforcement action, including prosecutions and court orders to disrupt criminal activity. We also support victims who have been abused, in particular by ensuring they can access specialist help from our partners.

WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION YOU SHOULD HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN LINE WITH ESSENTIAL CRITERIA BELOW:

• Familiarity with accounting processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with payroll and finance IT systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
• Able to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Experience of a customer service environment.
• Experience in managing a high workload against competing priorities.
• Experience with business change processes and governance.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to deal with and manage stakeholders confidently.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative, to prioritise workload, manage others and work under pressure to achieve tight schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues and opportunities for service improvements.
• Good understanding of risk management and operational problem-solving skills in a financial environment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT TO GLAA

As the Senior Finance Officer, you will contribute to the effective and efficient running of the GLAA finance team. This is a highly visible role, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake key activities associated with supporting the wider finance team. You will report to the Finance Manager, providing essential support with the maintenance and processing of payroll activities.