Public sector and not-for-profit recruitment founded on transparency, flexibility and results. Allen Lane was established in 2004 to provide a more personal service than that possible in large corporations and to offer a fresh and down to earth approach to recruitment, founded on transparency, flexibility and long-term objectives. Within the public sector and not-for-profit, our recruitment expertise spans permanent, interim, executive search and managed services across business intelligence, finance, IT & digital, legal & governance, HR services, operations & strategy project & programme management and commercial & procurement.

Ambient People is an independent recruitment company founded to apply the significant experience of our leadership team to engaging finance, programme and change management professionals within the Local Government Sector. Our focus is finding career opportunities where individuals can thrive and grow both personally and professionally.

Provider of high quality Treasury Management and Capital Financing advice to UK Local Authorities.

Now in our 20th year, Arlingclose consistently add value to our client’s operations, with personalised strategies and timely support and advice.

We’d love to tell you more, so please visit us on stand 42.

Visionary Network, Ascendant Solutions, and Inbest partner with local councils to create tailored Council Tax Reduction Schemes (CTRS). Leveraging deep expertise in Revenues & Benefits, alongside advanced software and data analytics, we offer bespoke scheme designs, thorough impact evaluations, and improved CTRS communication strategies. Our central goal is to promote financial stability for councils while protecting vulnerable households. Through our collaborative approach, we ensure that CTRS meets local needs effectively, combining innovation and insight to support communities and enhance administrative efficiency. Beyond CTRS we use our vast access and experience to reduce fraud and error, reduce indebtedness, identify and support vulnerable residents.

Caatalyst are market leading recovery audit specialists. 

We have recovered many millions of pounds for our Public Sector clients, including LB Waltham Forest, Birmingham City Council, LB Harrow and Coventry City Council. Our unique audit ensures the very highest cash recoveries.

Our fees are on a success only % basis so no client budget is required.

Camdor Global Advisors is an innovative investment, risk and governance advisory firm, focused on finding holistic value-add solutions to our clients’ problems and helping them reach their goals, particularly in today’s uncertain environment. Clients include leading local authorities and pension funds across the country.

Key areas we advise on include macro and financial advice, economic scenario analysis, ESG reporting and monitoring, counterparty risk assessments, due diligence, restructuring and workouts, debt advisory and asset-liability management. We work across the whole balance sheet including treasury, non-treasury investment pools, pension schemes, capital programmes and housing. We are independent and FCA authorised.

CCLA is a leading sustainability fund manager, serving local authorities and the public sector, as well as charities, faith-based organisations and individuals, our purpose is to help our clients maximise their impact on society by harnessing the power of investment markets. CCLA is part owned by The Local Authorities’ Mutual Investment Trust (LAMIT), comprised of representatives from the associations of local government from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. CCLA Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

CIPFA and Penna have come together to offer a unique recruitment and career service. This partnership between the leading people management business and the world’s only public sector accountancy body offers unrivalled access to the best finance professionals across the UK. Having the right people, with the right skills, to get the job done is key to overcoming the financial challenges that face the public sector. CIPFA-Penna consultants specialise in both interim and permanent appointments, providing a quality recruitment service which focuses on financial management and corporate services across the public sector. We have an extensive, pre-vetted network of finance professionals with experience gained across a range of organisations, sectors and disciplines.

As a global GovTech champion, our software supports critical services that serve citizens in communities around the world.

With 30+ years’ experience in providing UK public sector organisations with technology solutions, we empower teams to save money and improve lives in their community.

Through our commitment to turning ideas into action, over 5,000 organisations and 2.5 million professionals, use our software to deliver future-ready public services.

Civica Financials, our financials cloud solution offers a single financial view to ensure informed management decisions. Teams can track the financial impact of every decision through insightful data to optimise business efficiency and minimise risk.

FISCAL Technologies provides innovative software and expert services to help finance teams safeguard organisational spend. Our platform continuously monitors invoices and suppliers to identify duplicate payments, prevent overpayments, detect fraud, and optimise working capital. We also offer services like recovery audits, forensic analysis, and supplier file cleansing, helping you address complex financial challenges efficiently. Since 2007, public and private sector organisations have trusted us to protect over £300 billion in spend—15% of the UK’s GDP—saving customers an average of £258,000 annually. How can we help protect your organisation’s spend?

HeyCentric is a modular Income Management solution which enables Public Sector organisations to process, allocate and evaluate their income.

We offer:

• Intuitive income allocation tools with a built-in job scheduler and self-service reporting.
• ETL: low/no-code file transformation – allowing seamless integration with Line of Business Systems.
• Payment processing: fully PCI compliant solutions for in-person, telephone, and web payments.
• Telephony: Mid-Call, End-Call and fully automated IVR.
• Pay By Link: secure payment links sent by email, SMS or WhatsApp. • Built-in virtual Bank Reconciliation
• Recurring Card Payments
• Refunds, Reversals & Chargebacks: all processed from within HeyCentric.

ICAEW represents more than 208,000 members and students globally, with Chartered Accountants employed by all top 100 global brands.* Founded in 1880, ICAEW serves the public interest, working with governments, regulators and business leaders worldwide. As a leading regulator, we monitor around 12,000 firms, holding them to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. We champion inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability, equipping talented professionals with the skills and values to build resilient businesses, economies and societies. ICAEW is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, connecting 1.8 million professionals across 190+ countries. Together, we promote chartered accountancy as a force for positive change, helping create sustainable economies and a better future for all. We believe that chartered accountancy can be a force for positive change. By sharing our insight, expertise and understanding we can help to create sustainable economies and a better future for all. *Source: ICAEW data March 2024, Interbrand 2023.

Ivy Rock Partners provide search and recruitment support to organisations with social purpose wanting only the very best service. Using our experience, it is our goal to proactively find ways to help you, with a consistent long term objective in mind. We are not a ‘volume’ agency, our clients and candidates are selected with equal care.