Venesky Brown

About the Company

Venesky Brown has established itself as a prominent resourcing solutions provider since 2005, with a growing presence in various sectors including Infrastructure, Energy and Public Sector throughout the United Kingdom.

Our diverse client portfolio enables us to deliver projects within multiple industries such as Local and Central Government, Further Education, Higher Education, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, as well as Major Road/Rail Infrastructure, spanning across the UK.

For more information and live vacancies please visit us at: www.venesky-brown.co.uk, or contact our business development team at: info@venesky-brown.co.uk

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Venesky Brown

Job Title

Governance Analyst

Job Description

Job title: Governance Analyst Role Summary: Provide governance, procurement, and financial oversight for a public sector organization on a 12‑month contract. Act as the primary point of contact for purchase orders, invoice processing, IT asset tracking, policy development, and supplier relations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. Expectations: Deliver timely, accurate advice; uphold financial and IT governance standards; maintain records; collaborate cross‑functionally; participate in continuous improvement initiatives; support FOI requests and supplier meetings. Key Responsibilities: - Raise and manage purchase orders via Oracle Fusion Cloud for multiple departments. - Process finance‑assigned invoices, verify managerial approval, and enforce compliance with policies. - Serve as first contact for equipment and software requests, ensuring quotes meet regulatory guidelines. - Maintain the central IT Governance mailbox and respond to all correspondence promptly. - Develop and update policies and procedures; address deviations and ensure departmental compliance. - Track CDi assets, capturing purchase details, warranties, and disposal information. - Update the central contract database, monitor renewal dates, and alert relevant managers. - Provide general administrative support to the CDi team. - Respond to IT-related Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. - Support the Stock Controller during staff absences. - Collaborate with operational staff to identify service improvements. - Build and manage relationships with CDi suppliers, attending meetings as required. - Contribute ideas and feedback in team meetings. Required Skills: - Procurement and purchase‑order management. - Invoice reconciliation and financial policy compliance. - Proficiency with Oracle Fusion Cloud (or equivalent ERP). - Asset and contract database management. - Knowledge of public sector IT governance and FOI compliance. - Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Analytical thinking and problem‑solving. - Detail‑oriented documentation and record keeping. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Public Administration or related field. - Relevant certifications such as Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not mandatory.

Edinburgh, United kingdom

Hybrid

31-10-2025

Company Name

Venesky Brown

Job Title

Finance Business Partner

Job Description

**Job title** Finance Business Partner **Role Summary** Provide finance business partnering support for a public sector organization on a 6‑month contract. Deliver budget planning, management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and financial advice to managers. Build business cases, maintain complex spreadsheets, and uphold financial controls and regulatory compliance. Deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner as required. **Expectations** - Hybrid working: 2 days per week in office. - Meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities. - Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. - Support statutory returns and internal/external reporting. - Maintain rigor and integrity in financial data and processes. - Contribute to continuous improvement of financial information and controls. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist in budget creation and monitoring across service lines. - Produce monthly management accounts and variance reports. - Prepare robust forecasts and update them against actual performance. - Provide timely financial information and advice to managers for decision‑making. - Build business cases and cost‑modeling for projects and initiatives. - Work collaboratively with budget holders at all levels. - Support preparation of final accounts and financial reports. - Generate reporting using Excel and Power BI; maintain accurate financial ledger entries. - Prepare statutory returns and other required submissions. - Liaise with the Financial Controller and Senior Finance Business Partner to provide sound financial management advice. - Identify, recommend, and implement improvements in financial information and processes. - Deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner when needed. **Required Skills** - CCAB/CIMA qualification (or near‑qualified pending exam results – conditional upon passing). - Strong financial reporting and analytical skills. - Proficiency in complex spreadsheet development (Excel). - Competence with Power BI for data visualization. - Working knowledge of financial ledger systems. - Negotiation and influence skills to challenge budget holders. - Ability to interpret legislative requirements and apply technical issues. - Self‑motivated, flexible, and able to meet tight deadlines. **Required Education & Certifications** - CCAB or CIMA qualification (or pending). - Relevant accounting or finance degree preferred (not mandatory). ---

Glasgow, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-11-2025

Company Name

Venesky Brown

Job Title

Data Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Data Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms for research and commercial use. Collaborate cross‑functionally with data scientists, product owners, and engineers to deliver secure, high‑quality, well‑tested code in a fast‑paced, design‑driven environment. **Expectations:** - Deliver end‑to‑end data solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements. - Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Work independently under pressure while adapting to evolving priorities. - Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture and knowledge sharing. **Key Responsibilities:** - Engineer robust data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and publishing data assets. - Collaborate with data scientists, product owners, and engineering peers to shape next‑generation data platform products and services. - Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code; ensure thorough testing, security, and performance best practices. - Resolve technical roadblocks quickly to deliver iterative value to users. - Apply Infrastructure‑as‑Code principles and security controls (RBAC, encryption at rest, networking). - Embrace LLM‑assisted development where appropriate. **Required Skills:** *Technical:* - Expertise in designing and building data platforms (financial domain preferred). - Proficient with Python (Pandas, Airflow, PySpark, SQLAlchemy, Dask, Great Expectations, Scikit‑Learn). - Experience in Linux, containerization (Docker), relational databases (PostgreSQL). - Knowledge of AWS services (CDK/Python, Bedrock, SageMaker) and IaC. - Strong understanding of security best practices (RBAC, encryption, networking). - Ability to debug, optimise, and troubleshoot complex data‑engineering problems. *Soft:* - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Strong teamwork, cross‑functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. - Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously under tight deadlines. - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly changing environments. - Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a closely related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Data Engineering) are a plus but not mandatory.

Edinburgh, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-11-2025

Company Name

Venesky Brown

Job Title

Planning Officer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Planning Officer **Role Summary:** Deliver and manage local development planning, providing policy advice, preparing development briefs and masterplans, and supporting the implementation of the Local Development Plan. Act as a key liaison with developers, external agencies, and internal teams to ensure delivery of integrated planning services and maintain high-quality reporting and stakeholder engagement. **Expectations:** - Execute planning functions within contractual terms (up to 20 weeks, remote). - Maintain credibility and influence across stakeholders. - Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and strong client‑service orientation. - Commit to professional development and adherence to legislative changes. **Key Responsibilities:** - Prepare, monitor, and implement the Local Development Plan, guidance and masterplans. - Provide development‑policy advice to the public, developers and internal management. - Draft Development Briefs, Frameworks, and Masterplans; support related project delivery. - Review strategy documents, external consultation materials, and contribute comments. - Represent the organisation at meetings with developers, agencies, and stakeholders. - Produce high‑quality reports, briefing notes for committees and leadership. - Conduct consultations and monitor land‑use changes; maintain datasets and spatial information. - Supply statistical data for planning decisions. - Collaborate with Development Management and Building Standards teams for integrated services. - Contribute content to the department’s website. - Support policy development, operational planning, and budget‑contributing initiatives. - Undertake CPD and additional duties as required. **Required Skills:** - Chartered Town Planner (full member of the Royal Town Planning Institute). - Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policies and best practice. - Proven experience developing and implementing planning policy and masterplans. - Ability to manage complex technical issues (housing demand, retail impact). - Excellent written and oral communication, with report drafting and presentation skills. - Client‑focused, with high credibility to influence stakeholders. - Team‑player capable of working independently; self‑motivated, adaptable and resilient under pressure. - Practical experience in stakeholder engagement, hearings, committees and public consultation. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree‑level qualification in Town Planning (BA, MSc, Dip or equivalent). - Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Scotland, United kingdom

Remote

19-11-2025