JOB NEWS: The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is hiring a Finance Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne on a Fixed-Term Full-Time basis.
Job Overview
- The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is recruiting a Finance Officer to support financial operations within the Inquiry team.
- This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant public inquiries in UK history.
- The successful candidate will support financial administration, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
- The role acts as a central point of contact for finance-related activities and enquiries.
- The position is ideal for an organised and proactive individual with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Employer
- UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
- Sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
- Established under the Inquiries Act 2005.
- Independent public inquiry examining the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Guided by the values of fairness, openness, compassion, and inclusion.
Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Other office locations include Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester, and York.
Salary
- £29,727 – £35,865 per year.
- National salary range: £29,727 – £31,518.
- London salary range: £34,279 – £35,865.
- Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
Job Type
- Fixed-Term Contract.
- Full-Time.
- Executive Officer Grade.
- Contract runs until 31 March 2027.
Working Hours
- 37 hours per week.
- Flexible working available.
- Full-Time.
- Part-Time applications considered.
- Job Share opportunities available.
- Compressed Hours available.
- Flexible working arrangements supported.
Benefits
- Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contribution.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Job share opportunities.
- Compressed hours working options.
- Childcare support benefits.
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant public inquiry.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive workplace culture.
About the Team
- The Finance & Commercial Team consists of finance and commercial professionals.
- Responsible for overseeing financial information and budget integrity.
- Monitors expenditure and provides assurance to the Accounting Officer.
- Led by the Head of Finance & Commercial within the Programme, Operations & People Services Directorate.
- Team members are based across multiple UK locations and collaborate regularly.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the finance team mailbox.
- Respond to finance-related enquiries and escalate issues when required.
- Create and maintain supplier records.
- Support invoice processing activities.
- Assist with purchase order, payment, and receipting processes.
- Manage invoice-on-hold reports and finance trackers.
- Support business continuity through effective financial administration.
- Act as the central point of contact for finance activities across the Inquiry.
- Provide advice and guidance on financial processes.
- Promote financial best practice across the organisation.
- Support colleagues in understanding finance procedures.
- Maintain finance templates, trackers, and intranet resources.
- Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with procedures.
- Maintain effective audit trails for financial transactions and approvals.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Support reconciliations, accruals, and journal adjustments.
- Produce financial reports and management information.
- Assist in meeting reporting deadlines and financial governance requirements.
Candidate Requirements
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Flexible and resilient approach to work.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of accuracy when working with financial data.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Interest in improving processes and identifying efficiencies.
- Collaborative team player.
- Comfortable working in a changing and evolving environment.
About the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
- Established to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Formally established in June 2022.
- Chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett.
- Began hearing evidence in May 2023.
- Aims to learn lessons for the future and improve national preparedness.
- Operates independently from Government while being sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
Application Information
- Reference Number: 467376.
- Number of Vacancies: 1.
- Contract End Date: 31 March 2027.
- Flexible working options available.
- Applications welcomed from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or alternative working arrangements.
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