FRENCH RESOURCES

International auditing firm is looking for experienced and highly organised French speaking HR and Office Manager to lead HR operations, payroll and benefits administration, while also managing the day-to-day operational running of their London office. This is a hands-on role covering payroll, pensions, benefits, Onboarding, HR administration, visas, compliance and Office Management. You will work closely with the Partners, Finance team, the HR Business Partner and the HR team to maintain accurate processes, ensure legal UK compliance, compliance with the French rules and support business continuity. You will also supervise a small team. ROLE of the HR and Office Manager: Payroll Administration and Pension & Benefits administration Monthly preparation and payroll liaison with the external payroll bureau. Quarterly projection of salary budget for the Financial Year. Yearly annual salary budget liaising with the Partners Act as the main contact for benefits providers. Monitor employee benefit data, new joiners, leavers and contractual changes. Approve and monitor monthly benefits and pension invoices. Joiner and Leavers Conduct physical onboarding and exit meetings with the HRBP and HR team. Oversee staff record maintenance in HR tools by the HR team. Visa Administration Manage visa allocation, renewals, sponsorship and immigration matters. Liaise with immigration consultants when required. Quarterly audit of passport and visa data. Administration & Compliance Ensure contracts, offer letters and employee files are kept current. Weekly reconciliation of HR action items (visas, departures, payroll deadlines). Maintain handbooks and policy changes with HR Business Partner. Monitor completion of employees' yearly independence forms. Prepare and assist with various audits monitoring visits/inspections (including ICAEW, Deloitte France, ISO ). Payroll tax related declarations. Office Management Supervision of the Reception (various checks and reporting for compliance purposes). Being one key contact within our client's business continuity plan in case of incidents. Monitoring contracts of external providers (office maintenance and logistic) including yearly archiving. Organising fire drills and Health and Safety trainings whenever needed in compliance with the UK regulation and the building management. Suppliers invoice approval and monitor conflict checks. PROFILE: Fluent in French and in English with strong communication skills in both languages Min 10 years experience in a similar position or developing the skills required for the role Proven experience in office management, payroll, HR including visa processes and basic accounting Strong IT skills Experience in global mobility will be an asset Supervisory experience will be a plus as well as ISO compliance Good knowledge of UK employment law and UK payroll administration Strong organization skills with ability to multitask Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with people who work under pressure Resilience, problem solving skills as well as "can do" attitude will be winning skills SALARY & BENEFITS: Up to £55 000/y negotiable according to skills and experience 2 days WFH Excellent benefits include private health care, pension etc

Our client, a Franco-British private organisation, is looking to recruit a French speaking (ideally) results-driven Business Development Executive to manage and grow a portfolio of member organisations while securing new partnerships. The Business Development Executive role is pivotal in driving revenue through renewals, upgrading membership tiers, acquiring new members, and establishing sponsorships and long-term commercial partnerships . With previous experience in consultancy or advisory firms, you will prioritise organisations operating within key strategic sectors, including Energy & Clean Growth, Defence, economic security and Technology & AI . The Business Consultant will engage with stakeholders across the full industry value chain including SME's: from financing, engineering, and procurement to manufacturing, commissioning, and transportation. ROLE of the Business Development Executive: Business Development: Acquiring new members and clients aligned with the organisation's strategic sector focus Proactively identifying and pursuing partnership and sponsorship opportunities Creating tailored commercial proposals (annual or multi-year) for prospects and existing members Account Management: Managing a portfolio of existing members to ensure satisfaction and long-term retention Securing timely renewals and identify opportunities to upgrade membership tiers Building and maintaining strong, consultative relationships with senior decision-makers Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with the marketing and events teams to develop compelling offers and campaigns Contributing to the development of sector-focused programming and strategic initiatives Representing the organisation at networking events, roundtables, and forums to promote services and generate leads Reporting & Strategic Input: Reporting regularly on key performance indicators (e.g. revenue, pipeline, ) Providing strategic insights and feedback from the field to help shape business development initiatives PROFILE: Fluency in both English and French with strong communication skills or at least a great interest for France Min 3 years of experience as a Business Consultant, or Business Development Executive or Sales Executive, ideally within a consultancy or advisory firm Proven ability to manage client relationships and consistently meet or exceed revenue targets A balanced skill set combining account management and proactive new business development Strong commercial awareness and ability to tailor value propositions to C-level audiences Knowledge of or interest in sectors such as Energy, Defence, or Technology & AI is highly desirable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills SALARY & BENEFITS: up to £40k basic + performance-based incentive directly tied to revenue generated Private Pension scheme after 3 months Private Medical Insurance after 6 months of service 25 days per annum in addition to 3 days of holiday at Christmas