Empowering U is a complex care company that specialise in complex care. We pride ourselves on providing a quality and diverse service to individuals to our clients. Our ambition is to promote dignity and choice through quality staffing. We are also a Nurse-Led company and offer clinical support to every member of staff.
Empowering U have an exciting opportunity for Care Assistants to join our team supporting our service user in their family home in Knipton.
What WE can do for you!
Competitive rates of pay
Higher rates of pay at weekends
Workplace pension
Mileage contribution
Free training and access to over 50 E-learning Courses
Continuous clinical and Operational support
Free DBS
Access to full Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Free car parking at the service users’ home
Refer a Friend reward program using our care friends app, which gives you full control over your referrals
Blue Light Card offers you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and much more
Free Uniform
Our Client:
A lady who has severe MS (multiple sclerosis) and is nonverbal, she requires assistance in meeting all of her needs from the care team around her. The tasks would include assistance:
with daily activities
clinical tasks
personal tasks
medication
manual handling
accessing the local community
attending appointments
Hours:
Monday – Sunday
08:00 – 20:00
or
08:00 – 14:00
or
14:00 – 20:00
or
Nights 20:00 – 09:30
If you think you have what it takes to be the best of the best and can help our service users live an independent and fulfilling life, we want to hear from you! Apply now or call our recruitment team on 01332 985600 for more information.
We are looking for:
Care Assistants, HCA’s, Complex Care Assistants, Homecare Assistants, Clinical Care Assistants, Healthcare Assistants,
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral programme
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Knipton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: SGLEI1
Jul 04, 2022
Full time
Empowering U is a complex care company that specialise in complex care. We pride ourselves on providing a quality and diverse service to individuals to our clients. Our ambition is to promote dignity and choice through quality staffing. We are also a Nurse-Led company and offer clinical support to every member of staff.
Empowering U have an exciting opportunity for Care Assistants to join our team supporting our service user in their family home in Knipton.
What WE can do for you!
Competitive rates of pay
Higher rates of pay at weekends
Workplace pension
Mileage contribution
Free training and access to over 50 E-learning Courses
Continuous clinical and Operational support
Free DBS
Access to full Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Free car parking at the service users’ home
Refer a Friend reward program using our care friends app, which gives you full control over your referrals
Blue Light Card offers you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and much more
Free Uniform
Our Client:
A lady who has severe MS (multiple sclerosis) and is nonverbal, she requires assistance in meeting all of her needs from the care team around her. The tasks would include assistance:
with daily activities
clinical tasks
personal tasks
medication
manual handling
accessing the local community
attending appointments
Hours:
Monday – Sunday
08:00 – 20:00
or
08:00 – 14:00
or
14:00 – 20:00
or
Nights 20:00 – 09:30
If you think you have what it takes to be the best of the best and can help our service users live an independent and fulfilling life, we want to hear from you! Apply now or call our recruitment team on 01332 985600 for more information.
We are looking for:
Care Assistants, HCA’s, Complex Care Assistants, Homecare Assistants, Clinical Care Assistants, Healthcare Assistants,
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral programme
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Knipton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: SGLEI1
Right Talent
Dawson House, Jewry Street, London, UK
Client Experience Assistant One Avenue Group is a boutique 5* & 6* serviced office company that is based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves on being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. Our aim is to introduce a team of career-focused graduates to support the succession needs of our business whilst we provide experience, knowledge, and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order that you can take on a management role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations.
Programme Structure • 18 months duration • 3 rotations to enable high levels of experience in different roles • A tailored experience for you in each operational department • Additional key-learning sessions run by our development team which are jam-packed with key learnings, enhancing your skills as well as having loads of fun along the way! • A personal programme mentor who will be an experienced Manager that has worked for multiple Centres across our portfolio.
As well as a competitive annual salary, you’ll get loads of benefits worth £1000’s more on top! • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. • Free meals and drinks at our events and monthly nights out to some of the most enviable & hippest places in London. • Free Personal Training Gym Sessions run twice a week. • Cycle to Work – Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. • Discounts – ranging from bars, restaurants, and other local establishments. • A free fun and activity-filled weekend away in the summer • An invitation to our famous Christmas event every year • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. • Enrolled on our People’s Pension Scheme. • 31 days paid holiday, including bank holidays. • Hours of work are only Monday to Friday – so that you can enjoy the weekends! Woohoo!!! • Starting salary between £20-23k but can potentially increase to much bigger bucks within a year!
What you will gain:
A personalised in-depth training programme as well as hands-on experience in all operational departments Perfect preparation for a managerial role or specialist position within our business on completion of the programme At One Avenue, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team, who not only understand the industry but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for our clients.
Our Story: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, all our employees embody our values throughout their day-to-day duties and their career at One Avenue. Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond are what we are founded upon. We ensure our employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.
With numerous awards and accolades, we understand that our success is down to our people. We take pride in the service we provide and the people who make it happen. Which is why we continually invest and reward our employees and as a result of our recent growth, we are now on the search for new talent to join our growing team.
Company Awards • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2021 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2021 • International Design Award – 2021 • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021 • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2020 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2020 • Best Covid Response – 2020
Why don’t you check us out on social media: @OneAvenueGroup
Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard after 10 working days, then unfortunately we were unable to consider your application on this occasion.
May 10, 2022
Full time
Client Experience Assistant One Avenue Group is a boutique 5* & 6* serviced office company that is based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves on being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. Our aim is to introduce a team of career-focused graduates to support the succession needs of our business whilst we provide experience, knowledge, and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order that you can take on a management role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations.
Programme Structure • 18 months duration • 3 rotations to enable high levels of experience in different roles • A tailored experience for you in each operational department • Additional key-learning sessions run by our development team which are jam-packed with key learnings, enhancing your skills as well as having loads of fun along the way! • A personal programme mentor who will be an experienced Manager that has worked for multiple Centres across our portfolio.
As well as a competitive annual salary, you’ll get loads of benefits worth £1000’s more on top! • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. • Free meals and drinks at our events and monthly nights out to some of the most enviable & hippest places in London. • Free Personal Training Gym Sessions run twice a week. • Cycle to Work – Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. • Discounts – ranging from bars, restaurants, and other local establishments. • A free fun and activity-filled weekend away in the summer • An invitation to our famous Christmas event every year • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. • Enrolled on our People’s Pension Scheme. • 31 days paid holiday, including bank holidays. • Hours of work are only Monday to Friday – so that you can enjoy the weekends! Woohoo!!! • Starting salary between £20-23k but can potentially increase to much bigger bucks within a year!
What you will gain:
A personalised in-depth training programme as well as hands-on experience in all operational departments Perfect preparation for a managerial role or specialist position within our business on completion of the programme At One Avenue, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team, who not only understand the industry but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for our clients.
Our Story: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, all our employees embody our values throughout their day-to-day duties and their career at One Avenue. Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond are what we are founded upon. We ensure our employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.
With numerous awards and accolades, we understand that our success is down to our people. We take pride in the service we provide and the people who make it happen. Which is why we continually invest and reward our employees and as a result of our recent growth, we are now on the search for new talent to join our growing team.
Company Awards • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2021 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2021 • International Design Award – 2021 • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021 • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2020 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2020 • Best Covid Response – 2020
Why don’t you check us out on social media: @OneAvenueGroup
Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard after 10 working days, then unfortunately we were unable to consider your application on this occasion.
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. To find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: We are looking for an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our existing team in Leeds. A little more about your role The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients, Preparing ground models and design parameters Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures. Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines. Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery. Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for some of the UK's most transformative projects across many different sectors. Using our newly developed geotechnical training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation. A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables. Ambition to progress towards chartered status Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. To find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: We are looking for an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our existing team in Leeds. A little more about your role The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients, Preparing ground models and design parameters Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures. Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines. Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery. Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for some of the UK's most transformative projects across many different sectors. Using our newly developed geotechnical training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation. A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables. Ambition to progress towards chartered status Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
The Sales Recruitment Network
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Business Development Manager /Business Development Executive - Advanced Materials - Photonics Specialist Materials (Photonics, Semiconductors& Optoelectronics) Division : Advanced Materials & Materials Processing Salary : BDM: Circa £40,000 dependent on experience, OTE £52,000 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on experience. BDE : Circa £35 000 dependent on experience, OTE £45 500 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on experience. Rising to base salary of £40 000 after successful completion of 6 month probation. Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Tamworth-based office Are you a well-motivated individual who is looking for a business development career in a technical B2B consultative role? Do you excel at building long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing valuable solutions to customers? If so, we want to hear from you! As our Business Development Manager (BDM) or BDE for Specialist Materials (Photonics, Semiconductors& Optoelectronics), you will be responsible for the sale of materials and equipment for research, R&D, and quality assurance applications across UK and Europe. Along with your Sales Support Assistant, you will seek out new business opportunities while also nurturing and adding value to our existing customer base. Your commercial mindset will ensure that, alongside providing our customers with the best solution for their application, gross margins targets are exceeded We specialise in the global supply of Advanced Materials and Equipment for Material Processing and analysis. Our customers range from academic researchers and lab managers to manufacturers and commercial developers. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with them and enabling them to achieve their goals. With an innate curiosity, we constantly evolve our product range and explore novel applications for our products. The Business Development Manager Role: Drive sales : Position our company as the preferred supplier for our products, consistently exceeding gross margin targets Secure new business : Identify and target potential opportunities, develop positive sales-focused relationships and secure sales Build lasting relationships: Understand our customers unique needs and provide the best solution for them Provide exceptional customer service : Utilise our deep understanding of science, engineering, procurement, and product customisation to ensure our customers have the right solutions for their research or manufacturing objectives Be our Champion : Represent us not only through direct communication and customer visits, but also at exhibitions, conferences, networking, and prestige, invite only events Stay ahead of the curve : Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments within your product and market portfolio Partner with industry leaders : Collaborate closely with our global manufacturing network to deliver exceptional quality, value, cost-effective solutions, and technical support Collaborate with Colleagues: We operate as a cohesive team. We rely on each other's specialised expertise to consistently deliver outstanding customer service. Qualities needed for Business Development Manager: Proven sales success : At least 2 years of recent (within the last 5 years) B2B technical sales experience preferably in advanced materials or equipment or academia focused sales. For the BDE role, at least 1 years recent experience as above or other relevant experience through placements or employment. The BDE role might suit a recent graduate with some previous sales experience. Science or engineering background : Either through a relevant degree or commercial experience. Materials Science/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineer/ Physics Degree. Passion for change : A genuine interest in scientific and technology development and a drive to contribute to it Exceptional communication and people skills : The ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and effectively present and explain our products particularly for in-person, online and phone engagement Ambition and drive : A self-motivated, well-organised and purposeful mindset focused on achieving your revenue targets An innately inquisitive brain: Allowing you to quickly grasp technical concepts and product specifications, as well as stay up to date with current scientific and technology developments Ability to travel: Being out and about is part of the role, and will mean time spent away from home travelling both in the UK and overseas IT Skills : Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite What we offer: Salary: A base of circa £40,000, plus an OTE of £52, 000 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on gross margin achieved. For the BDE role, A base of circa £35,000, plus an OTE of £45, 500 Career growth: Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing company Supportive team: A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional development Development: We will invest in you and provide focused industry or sales training Benefits on offer for the Business Development Manager: We are a company that cares about its people. We offer great training, support, and chances to grow your career. We are forward-thinking and believe our team's skills and well-being are key to our success. 28 days holiday, plus additional Christmas Shutdown, Birthday leave, and three well-being days a year! Personal injury salary protection Supported volunteering with an additional day's leave to recognise this. Access to Perkbox and an Employee Assistance Programme Provided with a phone, laptop, and Remarkable (we aim to minimise paper use) Ready to be part of our team? If you are a talented and ambitious individual who is passionate about engaging with researchers, and other stakeholders in the Photonics, Semiconductor & Optoelectronics sector, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to Frazer.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager /Business Development Executive - Advanced Materials - Photonics Specialist Materials (Photonics, Semiconductors& Optoelectronics) Division : Advanced Materials & Materials Processing Salary : BDM: Circa £40,000 dependent on experience, OTE £52,000 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on experience. BDE : Circa £35 000 dependent on experience, OTE £45 500 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on experience. Rising to base salary of £40 000 after successful completion of 6 month probation. Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Tamworth-based office Are you a well-motivated individual who is looking for a business development career in a technical B2B consultative role? Do you excel at building long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing valuable solutions to customers? If so, we want to hear from you! As our Business Development Manager (BDM) or BDE for Specialist Materials (Photonics, Semiconductors& Optoelectronics), you will be responsible for the sale of materials and equipment for research, R&D, and quality assurance applications across UK and Europe. Along with your Sales Support Assistant, you will seek out new business opportunities while also nurturing and adding value to our existing customer base. Your commercial mindset will ensure that, alongside providing our customers with the best solution for their application, gross margins targets are exceeded We specialise in the global supply of Advanced Materials and Equipment for Material Processing and analysis. Our customers range from academic researchers and lab managers to manufacturers and commercial developers. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with them and enabling them to achieve their goals. With an innate curiosity, we constantly evolve our product range and explore novel applications for our products. The Business Development Manager Role: Drive sales : Position our company as the preferred supplier for our products, consistently exceeding gross margin targets Secure new business : Identify and target potential opportunities, develop positive sales-focused relationships and secure sales Build lasting relationships: Understand our customers unique needs and provide the best solution for them Provide exceptional customer service : Utilise our deep understanding of science, engineering, procurement, and product customisation to ensure our customers have the right solutions for their research or manufacturing objectives Be our Champion : Represent us not only through direct communication and customer visits, but also at exhibitions, conferences, networking, and prestige, invite only events Stay ahead of the curve : Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments within your product and market portfolio Partner with industry leaders : Collaborate closely with our global manufacturing network to deliver exceptional quality, value, cost-effective solutions, and technical support Collaborate with Colleagues: We operate as a cohesive team. We rely on each other's specialised expertise to consistently deliver outstanding customer service. Qualities needed for Business Development Manager: Proven sales success : At least 2 years of recent (within the last 5 years) B2B technical sales experience preferably in advanced materials or equipment or academia focused sales. For the BDE role, at least 1 years recent experience as above or other relevant experience through placements or employment. The BDE role might suit a recent graduate with some previous sales experience. Science or engineering background : Either through a relevant degree or commercial experience. Materials Science/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineer/ Physics Degree. Passion for change : A genuine interest in scientific and technology development and a drive to contribute to it Exceptional communication and people skills : The ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and effectively present and explain our products particularly for in-person, online and phone engagement Ambition and drive : A self-motivated, well-organised and purposeful mindset focused on achieving your revenue targets An innately inquisitive brain: Allowing you to quickly grasp technical concepts and product specifications, as well as stay up to date with current scientific and technology developments Ability to travel: Being out and about is part of the role, and will mean time spent away from home travelling both in the UK and overseas IT Skills : Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite What we offer: Salary: A base of circa £40,000, plus an OTE of £52, 000 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on gross margin achieved. For the BDE role, A base of circa £35,000, plus an OTE of £45, 500 Career growth: Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing company Supportive team: A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional development Development: We will invest in you and provide focused industry or sales training Benefits on offer for the Business Development Manager: We are a company that cares about its people. We offer great training, support, and chances to grow your career. We are forward-thinking and believe our team's skills and well-being are key to our success. 28 days holiday, plus additional Christmas Shutdown, Birthday leave, and three well-being days a year! Personal injury salary protection Supported volunteering with an additional day's leave to recognise this. Access to Perkbox and an Employee Assistance Programme Provided with a phone, laptop, and Remarkable (we aim to minimise paper use) Ready to be part of our team? If you are a talented and ambitious individual who is passionate about engaging with researchers, and other stakeholders in the Photonics, Semiconductor & Optoelectronics sector, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to Frazer.
Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment
Darlington, County Durham
Conveyancing Assistant Darlington Circa 26K Prestigious North East Law Firm are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to assist the experienced Fee Earners in a busy Conveyancing department. The successful candidate will ideally have one years legal experience in a Law Firm ideally within a Conveyancing department. Main Responsibilities:- You will be supporting Conveyancers in the maintenance of purchase, sales, remortgages, transfer of equity (both freehold and leasehold) files by effective file management. Ensuring clients are kept up to date and dealt with efficiently is an important part of your role and ensuring the appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer. You will answer incoming calls, take instructions, conduct letter and telephone enquiries as necessary and follow through any actions where required. You will provide full support to the fee earners - collating, sending and checking documentation to all parties involved in transactions. Using the correct Practice procedures and systems is essential so you can manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements. You will ensure our clients and referrers receive the best possible service at all times. You'll look to cross sell services from other departments in the firm by identifying the appropriate opportunities. Dealing with incoming and outgoing post for the department, ensuring we have all documentation received from various parties involved in transactions. Verifying our clients identification in accordance with our Money Laundering policy will be an important part of your role. Company benefits:- Firm wide annual bonus scheme, in addition to a competitive salary 4% Pension employer contributions offered through Standard Life 25 days holiday entitlement per year (FTE) with an additional three days off at Christmas 5 extra days paid leave on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years thereafter) Life Assurance providing your loved ones with a 3 X salary death in service benefit. Employee Assistance Program a Freephone number you can call 24/7 for personal, legal and financial issues; to arrange counselling and a GP helpline. Free annual flu injection EMG Rewards Vivup app & Tastecard apps offering discounts across a large number of retailers. £50 Gift card on your birthday as well as a late start or early finish £50 Gift card at Christmas plus Christmas closure (subject to variation) Cycle to work scheme. Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme. Fruit and refreshments in each office
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Conveyancing Assistant Darlington Circa 26K Prestigious North East Law Firm are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to assist the experienced Fee Earners in a busy Conveyancing department. The successful candidate will ideally have one years legal experience in a Law Firm ideally within a Conveyancing department. Main Responsibilities:- You will be supporting Conveyancers in the maintenance of purchase, sales, remortgages, transfer of equity (both freehold and leasehold) files by effective file management. Ensuring clients are kept up to date and dealt with efficiently is an important part of your role and ensuring the appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer. You will answer incoming calls, take instructions, conduct letter and telephone enquiries as necessary and follow through any actions where required. You will provide full support to the fee earners - collating, sending and checking documentation to all parties involved in transactions. Using the correct Practice procedures and systems is essential so you can manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements. You will ensure our clients and referrers receive the best possible service at all times. You'll look to cross sell services from other departments in the firm by identifying the appropriate opportunities. Dealing with incoming and outgoing post for the department, ensuring we have all documentation received from various parties involved in transactions. Verifying our clients identification in accordance with our Money Laundering policy will be an important part of your role. Company benefits:- Firm wide annual bonus scheme, in addition to a competitive salary 4% Pension employer contributions offered through Standard Life 25 days holiday entitlement per year (FTE) with an additional three days off at Christmas 5 extra days paid leave on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years thereafter) Life Assurance providing your loved ones with a 3 X salary death in service benefit. Employee Assistance Program a Freephone number you can call 24/7 for personal, legal and financial issues; to arrange counselling and a GP helpline. Free annual flu injection EMG Rewards Vivup app & Tastecard apps offering discounts across a large number of retailers. £50 Gift card on your birthday as well as a late start or early finish £50 Gift card at Christmas plus Christmas closure (subject to variation) Cycle to work scheme. Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme. Fruit and refreshments in each office
Senior Economist - Climate Consulting Department: Scenarios & Macro Modelling Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, UK Description Oxford Economics, a leading global economic research and consultancy firm, is looking for a Senior Economist to join our expanding Climate Modelling and Scenarios team in London or Oxford. The team deals with a wide range of climate and macroeconomic related issues raised by our clients. This includes, for example, assessments of the macroeconomic impact of climate and adaptation policies (e.g. carbon prices, energy efficiency, infrastructure investment), as well as the economic and social costs of further global warming. The team are responsible for bespoke consultancy projects which usually run between one and six months and end with a report, forecasts and/or presentation for our clients. As well as responsibility for the Global Climate Service (GCS) which is a subscription product that produces regular research briefings and pre-defined climate scenarios using Oxford Economics' Global Economic Model (GEM). The team sits within the wider Scenarios and Modelling unit, which is responsible for developing bespoke scenarios for a variety of purposes such as strategic planning or stress testing. Most of the team's projects involve working with or developing the GEM. There will be opportunities to work across teams within the unit, including on projects with a pure international trade or macroeconomic focus. About the role of the Senior Economist The role of the Senior Economist is focused on the delivery and project management of macroeconomic and climate related consultancy projects. They will develop the methodology and project offering, conduct the analysis and present the results to our clients. There may also be opportunities to contribute to model development and our in-house research. As the post-holder becomes more confident in the post, they will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously. There would also be opportunity for the Senior Economist to oversee an Assistant Economist if they have prior management experience. The position holder will report to the Lead Economist for Climate Modelling and Scenarios. A significant part of the role involves digesting the latest academic and grey literature to answer interesting client questions in the macroeconomic and climate space. As well as the implementation of quantitative models such as econometric analysis or scenario analysis using the GEM. Examples of recent projects include: 1) estimating the effects of the EU's climate policy on Finland's macroeconomics for a European trade union to understand its comparative advantage, 2) using macroeconomic climate scenarios to inform corporate strategy and meet Climate-related Financial Disclosure requirements , 3) using scenario analysis to model the macro-financial impacts of acute physical climate risks, such as a flood event, for regulatory stress testing purposes, and (4) assessing the economic impact of three different energy transition scenarios for a European fund manager to influence public policy. The Senior Economist will benefit from Oxford Economics' learning and development offering and Career Progression Framework, which will support both their career aspirations and organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Working with the GEM, the most widely used commercial large-scale macroeconomic model in the world, to produce climate and macroeconomic scenarios for a variety of end-uses such as strategic planning, stress-testing, policy design and regulation; Writing up scenarios or economic research results in Word or PowerPoint for consultancy projects; Apply quantitative analytical techniques to datasets using software such as Excel, EViews, R and Python; Independently or collaboratively conducting research and literature reviews in the climate macroeconomics field, as well as in the wider economics and scientific literature Ensuring robust and rigorous economic analyses when carrying out consulting projects; Managing client queries regarding our modelling and scenario analysis; Giving overview presentations to prospects about the GEM, the climate team's scenarios and modelling capabilities; Contributing and implementing ideas that will improve the team's modelling and research capabilities; Line management of an economist including both task management and career development planning Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Strong academic education with a BA/ BSc in economics; An intuitive understanding of macroeconomics, and a keen personal interest in climate or wider environmental issues; Experience of economic analysis including econometrics and using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and/or scenario analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists; Attention to detail and a commitment to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available; Strong track record in developing client relationships; Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results and their implications, clearly and concisely; Collegiate and collaborative mindset towards colleagues to achieve the organisational objectives and support team growth and development. Desirable A postgraduate degree in economics or climate related discipline would be considered a plus; Experience in the management and development of employees; Experience contributing to business development and/or competitive bid writing in a consultancy environment; Experience with quantitative analysis software, such as R or Python. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Job Benefits Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work: - Private Healthcare - Employee Assistance Program - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - Workplace Nursery Scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Hybrid/Flexible Working - Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Senior Economist - Climate Consulting Department: Scenarios & Macro Modelling Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, UK Description Oxford Economics, a leading global economic research and consultancy firm, is looking for a Senior Economist to join our expanding Climate Modelling and Scenarios team in London or Oxford. The team deals with a wide range of climate and macroeconomic related issues raised by our clients. This includes, for example, assessments of the macroeconomic impact of climate and adaptation policies (e.g. carbon prices, energy efficiency, infrastructure investment), as well as the economic and social costs of further global warming. The team are responsible for bespoke consultancy projects which usually run between one and six months and end with a report, forecasts and/or presentation for our clients. As well as responsibility for the Global Climate Service (GCS) which is a subscription product that produces regular research briefings and pre-defined climate scenarios using Oxford Economics' Global Economic Model (GEM). The team sits within the wider Scenarios and Modelling unit, which is responsible for developing bespoke scenarios for a variety of purposes such as strategic planning or stress testing. Most of the team's projects involve working with or developing the GEM. There will be opportunities to work across teams within the unit, including on projects with a pure international trade or macroeconomic focus. About the role of the Senior Economist The role of the Senior Economist is focused on the delivery and project management of macroeconomic and climate related consultancy projects. They will develop the methodology and project offering, conduct the analysis and present the results to our clients. There may also be opportunities to contribute to model development and our in-house research. As the post-holder becomes more confident in the post, they will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously. There would also be opportunity for the Senior Economist to oversee an Assistant Economist if they have prior management experience. The position holder will report to the Lead Economist for Climate Modelling and Scenarios. A significant part of the role involves digesting the latest academic and grey literature to answer interesting client questions in the macroeconomic and climate space. As well as the implementation of quantitative models such as econometric analysis or scenario analysis using the GEM. Examples of recent projects include: 1) estimating the effects of the EU's climate policy on Finland's macroeconomics for a European trade union to understand its comparative advantage, 2) using macroeconomic climate scenarios to inform corporate strategy and meet Climate-related Financial Disclosure requirements , 3) using scenario analysis to model the macro-financial impacts of acute physical climate risks, such as a flood event, for regulatory stress testing purposes, and (4) assessing the economic impact of three different energy transition scenarios for a European fund manager to influence public policy. The Senior Economist will benefit from Oxford Economics' learning and development offering and Career Progression Framework, which will support both their career aspirations and organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Working with the GEM, the most widely used commercial large-scale macroeconomic model in the world, to produce climate and macroeconomic scenarios for a variety of end-uses such as strategic planning, stress-testing, policy design and regulation; Writing up scenarios or economic research results in Word or PowerPoint for consultancy projects; Apply quantitative analytical techniques to datasets using software such as Excel, EViews, R and Python; Independently or collaboratively conducting research and literature reviews in the climate macroeconomics field, as well as in the wider economics and scientific literature Ensuring robust and rigorous economic analyses when carrying out consulting projects; Managing client queries regarding our modelling and scenario analysis; Giving overview presentations to prospects about the GEM, the climate team's scenarios and modelling capabilities; Contributing and implementing ideas that will improve the team's modelling and research capabilities; Line management of an economist including both task management and career development planning Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Strong academic education with a BA/ BSc in economics; An intuitive understanding of macroeconomics, and a keen personal interest in climate or wider environmental issues; Experience of economic analysis including econometrics and using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and/or scenario analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists; Attention to detail and a commitment to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available; Strong track record in developing client relationships; Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results and their implications, clearly and concisely; Collegiate and collaborative mindset towards colleagues to achieve the organisational objectives and support team growth and development. Desirable A postgraduate degree in economics or climate related discipline would be considered a plus; Experience in the management and development of employees; Experience contributing to business development and/or competitive bid writing in a consultancy environment; Experience with quantitative analysis software, such as R or Python. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Job Benefits Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work: - Private Healthcare - Employee Assistance Program - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - Workplace Nursery Scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Hybrid/Flexible Working - Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!
Executive Assistant - Strategy & Business Development Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). You'll work closely alongside the CSO on a day-to-day basis to support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation. About the Role Understand the CSO's priorities and proactively plan their time in order to maximise their efficiency Working closely with the CSO on the progress and delivery of projects across the business Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails; acting on behalf of the CSO to respond directly to emails where appropriate Work with the strategy and delivery team to organise workflows Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication. Fielding and directing requests where necessary and assisting with incoming enquiries in a timely manner Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings, including full management of all meeting logistics, agendas, guest lists, venue liaison, travel, briefing materials and any necessary technical support Manage the CSO's expenses Organisation of CSO team meetings, including events and away days About You Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including complex diary management and travel arrangements Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills. Experience with Google Suite and MS Office. Proactive, with a proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved Able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders at all levels and work in the strictest of confidence Process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail with an anticipatory, forward planning mindset A flexible can do attitude, adaptable, agile and enjoys a challenge Energetic, assertive and confident We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th July 2025. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days . Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Executive Assistant - Strategy & Business Development Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). You'll work closely alongside the CSO on a day-to-day basis to support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation. About the Role Understand the CSO's priorities and proactively plan their time in order to maximise their efficiency Working closely with the CSO on the progress and delivery of projects across the business Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails; acting on behalf of the CSO to respond directly to emails where appropriate Work with the strategy and delivery team to organise workflows Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication. Fielding and directing requests where necessary and assisting with incoming enquiries in a timely manner Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings, including full management of all meeting logistics, agendas, guest lists, venue liaison, travel, briefing materials and any necessary technical support Manage the CSO's expenses Organisation of CSO team meetings, including events and away days About You Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including complex diary management and travel arrangements Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills. Experience with Google Suite and MS Office. Proactive, with a proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved Able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders at all levels and work in the strictest of confidence Process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail with an anticipatory, forward planning mindset A flexible can do attitude, adaptable, agile and enjoys a challenge Energetic, assertive and confident We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th July 2025. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days . Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Charity Shop Manager - Witney Application Deadline: 11 August 2025 Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Witney Reporting To: Area Manager Compensation: £25,000 - £26,000 / year Description Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours over 5 days p/week) Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 p/annum Location: High Street, Witney Closing date: 11th August 2025 Interview date: W/C 18th August 2025 Charity shops are the in-place to shop and in 2025 and we want you to join us at our store in Witney, Oxfordshire! By joining our team, you will be working within the local community and keeping people and their pets at the heart of everything that we do. More about the role Working with the Assistant Manager, you will recruit, train and support our incredibly loyal volunteers to ensure our shop runs smoothly and efficiently. You must be confident in promoting and showcasing what we do to increase the amount of people who are able to volunteer with us or donate stock. You will be providing oversight on day to day activities, supporting with visual merchandising and planning strategies to increase stock quality and quantity to enable us to grow our business. As a Shop Manager, we need you to use your experience in retail management to make this store thrive in the community it sits in. Ideally you will be a local person with great connections and ideas in how best to sell and engage with our customers. Your great organisation skills along with an eye for attention to detail will guarantee smooth operations, allowing your team to come together and provide quality customer service. Our shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 till 17:00 and your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business. About you Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Retail management experience Commercial awareness to deliver sales Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong external relationships. Good IT skills and a basic understanding of finance Good people management skills Excellent customer service skills It would also be great if you had: Full driving licence Experience of working with volunteers How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Charity Shop Manager - Witney Application Deadline: 11 August 2025 Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Witney Reporting To: Area Manager Compensation: £25,000 - £26,000 / year Description Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours over 5 days p/week) Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 p/annum Location: High Street, Witney Closing date: 11th August 2025 Interview date: W/C 18th August 2025 Charity shops are the in-place to shop and in 2025 and we want you to join us at our store in Witney, Oxfordshire! By joining our team, you will be working within the local community and keeping people and their pets at the heart of everything that we do. More about the role Working with the Assistant Manager, you will recruit, train and support our incredibly loyal volunteers to ensure our shop runs smoothly and efficiently. You must be confident in promoting and showcasing what we do to increase the amount of people who are able to volunteer with us or donate stock. You will be providing oversight on day to day activities, supporting with visual merchandising and planning strategies to increase stock quality and quantity to enable us to grow our business. As a Shop Manager, we need you to use your experience in retail management to make this store thrive in the community it sits in. Ideally you will be a local person with great connections and ideas in how best to sell and engage with our customers. Your great organisation skills along with an eye for attention to detail will guarantee smooth operations, allowing your team to come together and provide quality customer service. Our shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 till 17:00 and your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business. About you Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Retail management experience Commercial awareness to deliver sales Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong external relationships. Good IT skills and a basic understanding of finance Good people management skills Excellent customer service skills It would also be great if you had: Full driving licence Experience of working with volunteers How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals who are excellent in their field of expertise and possess the skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges. Position not right for you? Share it with someone you know. Assistant Spa Manager Reference: JUL Expiry date: 2025-08-:16:00.000 Location: Skipton Benefits: Please see our benefits and culture pages A fantastic opportunity has arisen at The Devonshire Spa for an Assistant Manager looking to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way. You will receive discretionary service charge and tips that can increase your annual salary. A full-time employee will receive around £2,300 per year in tips and service charge alone. Working within the Spa at the prestigious Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, you will assist the manager in leading our team to provide a level of service which is second to none. We pride ourselves on our commitment to building a warm, friendly, and efficient team with a strong focus on wellbeing. We offer our guests a wide range of beauty and holistic treatments within a relaxed, tranquil environment. The hotel is a 4 AA Red Star property, situated amidst the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe, with many great road links to the surrounding towns of Skipton, Ilkley, and Harrogate, as well as others. As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore, and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to building friendly and efficient teams focused on delivering exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and offer benefits including: Free meals on duty (when working over 6 hours). Free membership of The Devonshire Spa. Generous food and beverage discounts. Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates. Excellent personal development and career opportunities. Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many events. Membership of our Life Assurance Scheme. The right candidate will be professional, enthusiastic, friendly, and committed to delivering the highest standards of customer care. You should have a passion for the industry and continually strive to improve The Devonshire Spa's offerings. Previous experience is essential. Our core values include "Being Inclusive," and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently underrepresented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible working arrangements will always be considered.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals who are excellent in their field of expertise and possess the skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges. Position not right for you? Share it with someone you know. Assistant Spa Manager Reference: JUL Expiry date: 2025-08-:16:00.000 Location: Skipton Benefits: Please see our benefits and culture pages A fantastic opportunity has arisen at The Devonshire Spa for an Assistant Manager looking to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way. You will receive discretionary service charge and tips that can increase your annual salary. A full-time employee will receive around £2,300 per year in tips and service charge alone. Working within the Spa at the prestigious Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, you will assist the manager in leading our team to provide a level of service which is second to none. We pride ourselves on our commitment to building a warm, friendly, and efficient team with a strong focus on wellbeing. We offer our guests a wide range of beauty and holistic treatments within a relaxed, tranquil environment. The hotel is a 4 AA Red Star property, situated amidst the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe, with many great road links to the surrounding towns of Skipton, Ilkley, and Harrogate, as well as others. As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore, and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to building friendly and efficient teams focused on delivering exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and offer benefits including: Free meals on duty (when working over 6 hours). Free membership of The Devonshire Spa. Generous food and beverage discounts. Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates. Excellent personal development and career opportunities. Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many events. Membership of our Life Assurance Scheme. The right candidate will be professional, enthusiastic, friendly, and committed to delivering the highest standards of customer care. You should have a passion for the industry and continually strive to improve The Devonshire Spa's offerings. Previous experience is essential. Our core values include "Being Inclusive," and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently underrepresented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible working arrangements will always be considered.
MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Assistant Director of Compliance for a long-term interim contract paying 700 per day (Inside IR35) - covering South London. Details Title: Assistant Director of Compliance Rate: 700 per day (Inside IR35) Neg. Contract: Long Term Contract Hours: Full Time Location: South London We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Compliance. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the Council's compliance with all statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations, while driving forward a strategy to maintain the highest standards of building regulation compliance. Overview As Assistant Director of Compliance, you will be accountable for leading our team in delivering exceptional results, while promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. You will be the primary point of contact for all property statutory compliance areas, general business Health & Safety matters, and will advise senior managers, directors, and members on compliance matters. You will also lead the implementation and management of Building Safer Futures legislation, Regulatory Reform Order legislation, and other relevant legislation. Required Skills Proven experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, with a strong understanding of statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to coach and mentor a diverse team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective strategies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders Strong knowledge of building safety regulations, health and safety, and CDM Ability to develop and implement robust monitoring and key performance indicators, quality management systems, and budgetary control Nice to Have Skills Experience in leading a team responsible for higher risk buildings Knowledge of the Social Housing Regulator and Building Safety Regulator Experience in developing and implementing long-term policies and strategies Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply value for money principles Experience in Equality, Diversity and inclusion and the Council's Values Preferred Education and Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, with a strong track record of delivering results Experience in a similar role in a local authority or similar organization
Jul 30, 2025
Seasonal
MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Assistant Director of Compliance for a long-term interim contract paying 700 per day (Inside IR35) - covering South London. Details Title: Assistant Director of Compliance Rate: 700 per day (Inside IR35) Neg. Contract: Long Term Contract Hours: Full Time Location: South London We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Compliance. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the Council's compliance with all statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations, while driving forward a strategy to maintain the highest standards of building regulation compliance. Overview As Assistant Director of Compliance, you will be accountable for leading our team in delivering exceptional results, while promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. You will be the primary point of contact for all property statutory compliance areas, general business Health & Safety matters, and will advise senior managers, directors, and members on compliance matters. You will also lead the implementation and management of Building Safer Futures legislation, Regulatory Reform Order legislation, and other relevant legislation. Required Skills Proven experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, with a strong understanding of statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to coach and mentor a diverse team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective strategies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders Strong knowledge of building safety regulations, health and safety, and CDM Ability to develop and implement robust monitoring and key performance indicators, quality management systems, and budgetary control Nice to Have Skills Experience in leading a team responsible for higher risk buildings Knowledge of the Social Housing Regulator and Building Safety Regulator Experience in developing and implementing long-term policies and strategies Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply value for money principles Experience in Equality, Diversity and inclusion and the Council's Values Preferred Education and Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, with a strong track record of delivering results Experience in a similar role in a local authority or similar organization
Our client is looking for a Process Assistant based at their Carluke, Scotland Factory. They want to recruit someone with demonstrable basic experience of using Microsoft Suite to maintain business systems and processes which in turn support the main production of Silicon Carbide Coated products for Semiconductor and Renewable Energy customers around the world. This is a versatile role that requires good logic and problem-solving skills, self-motivated and able to work independently when required. Knowledge of cleanroom environments would be an additional bonus as their manufacturing and inspection are conducted in cleanrooms, but not critical. If that's you, then you could be exactly what they are looking for, even if you've got limited work experience but have recently graduated in a relevant or related field. Please note: In this position you'll be needed to occasionally work some weekends, as well as occasionally working shifts and covering on-call in unsociable hours. Full details of how this will work will be revealed at interview. The Company The company is part of a larger group within the Vacuum and Semiconductor industry supplying Silicon Carbide Coated graphite for use in semiconductor, solar and aerospace industries amongst others. This is a growing market fuelled by the demand for computer and power chips. They operate in cleanroom conditions exporting 90% of their products but mainly to the US, Japan, and Europe. As a business, they've been around since 2016. The company have a well-balanced working culture to encourage growth for their employees by encouraging a positive work environment. Some of the personal benefits of working there are: Being part of a friendly and fun team, with a solution focused positive outlook, where blame and negativity are not part of the culture. Want to see a quality end-product they can be proud of. Everyone has a say in how the business operates and encourages a healthy work/life balance. As the Process Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the production team, hands on with incoming and outgoing material inspections, and preparing the CVD reactor for operation. This is a unique process, and full training will be provided for this position which will include working individually and as a team to meet agreed production plans and system maintenance requirements. In the job you'll be tasked with the following: Goods in and part inspection Packing and dispatch Process operation and inspection System maintenance The Candidate The ideal candidate for this Process Assistant role will have relevant experience of using spreadsheets and Microsoft Office, able to follow admin systems and defined processes. You'll also need experience of: Working as part of a team Producing and able to demonstrate a high standard of work Goods in / goods out and material handling of fragile parts Microsoft Office using Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook In addition, you'll need the following: The ability to work independently using your own initiative Problem solving skills with a willingness to learn Good organisational skills A-level as a minimum although the right knowledge and experience will be taken into consideration The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 8am 4:30pm and Friday from 8am 1:30pm. Salary and Benefits: Holiday: 25 days including bank holidays Basic salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum Overtime: You'll also have the opportunity to earn overtime in this role Bonus: A non-guaranteed loyalty-based bonus scheme is in place The role and responsibilities as Process Assistant is one that is varied and rewarding. Working with a small team to manage processes, review data and make decisions to achieve desired production outputs. The company encourages all staff to be mindful in their interactions, to focus on solutions rather than problems and to create an environment where learning, improvement, work/life balance and change is the norm. Interested? If you think you're right for this Process Assistant role, with the necessary experience or you have the personal drive and potential to fulfil this advert, then Apply Now through the company's dedicated recruitment portal.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Our client is looking for a Process Assistant based at their Carluke, Scotland Factory. They want to recruit someone with demonstrable basic experience of using Microsoft Suite to maintain business systems and processes which in turn support the main production of Silicon Carbide Coated products for Semiconductor and Renewable Energy customers around the world. This is a versatile role that requires good logic and problem-solving skills, self-motivated and able to work independently when required. Knowledge of cleanroom environments would be an additional bonus as their manufacturing and inspection are conducted in cleanrooms, but not critical. If that's you, then you could be exactly what they are looking for, even if you've got limited work experience but have recently graduated in a relevant or related field. Please note: In this position you'll be needed to occasionally work some weekends, as well as occasionally working shifts and covering on-call in unsociable hours. Full details of how this will work will be revealed at interview. The Company The company is part of a larger group within the Vacuum and Semiconductor industry supplying Silicon Carbide Coated graphite for use in semiconductor, solar and aerospace industries amongst others. This is a growing market fuelled by the demand for computer and power chips. They operate in cleanroom conditions exporting 90% of their products but mainly to the US, Japan, and Europe. As a business, they've been around since 2016. The company have a well-balanced working culture to encourage growth for their employees by encouraging a positive work environment. Some of the personal benefits of working there are: Being part of a friendly and fun team, with a solution focused positive outlook, where blame and negativity are not part of the culture. Want to see a quality end-product they can be proud of. Everyone has a say in how the business operates and encourages a healthy work/life balance. As the Process Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the production team, hands on with incoming and outgoing material inspections, and preparing the CVD reactor for operation. This is a unique process, and full training will be provided for this position which will include working individually and as a team to meet agreed production plans and system maintenance requirements. In the job you'll be tasked with the following: Goods in and part inspection Packing and dispatch Process operation and inspection System maintenance The Candidate The ideal candidate for this Process Assistant role will have relevant experience of using spreadsheets and Microsoft Office, able to follow admin systems and defined processes. You'll also need experience of: Working as part of a team Producing and able to demonstrate a high standard of work Goods in / goods out and material handling of fragile parts Microsoft Office using Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook In addition, you'll need the following: The ability to work independently using your own initiative Problem solving skills with a willingness to learn Good organisational skills A-level as a minimum although the right knowledge and experience will be taken into consideration The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 8am 4:30pm and Friday from 8am 1:30pm. Salary and Benefits: Holiday: 25 days including bank holidays Basic salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum Overtime: You'll also have the opportunity to earn overtime in this role Bonus: A non-guaranteed loyalty-based bonus scheme is in place The role and responsibilities as Process Assistant is one that is varied and rewarding. Working with a small team to manage processes, review data and make decisions to achieve desired production outputs. The company encourages all staff to be mindful in their interactions, to focus on solutions rather than problems and to create an environment where learning, improvement, work/life balance and change is the norm. Interested? If you think you're right for this Process Assistant role, with the necessary experience or you have the personal drive and potential to fulfil this advert, then Apply Now through the company's dedicated recruitment portal.
Cover Supervisor - Permanent Cover Supervisor Permanent, Full Time September 2025 £23,979 - £25,956 per year Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team from September 2025. The successful candidate for this post: has a passion for supporting young people to achieve their best has the ability to build positive relationships with students is able to communicate effectively, both with parents and students has a positive, can-do attitude with colleagues and students has excellent interpersonal skills and is a real team player is keen to go the extra mile for our students In return, the Trust can offer you: The opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative and committed team Outstanding, highly personalised professional development opportunities A forward looking, innovative and oversubscribed working environment To apply for this Cover Supervisor Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Cover Supervisor Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Cover Supervisor Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Cover Supervisor Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Cover Supervisor Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Apply for this Cover Supervisor Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Cover Supervisor Assistant role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. Cover Supervisor Assistant
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Cover Supervisor - Permanent Cover Supervisor Permanent, Full Time September 2025 £23,979 - £25,956 per year Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team from September 2025. The successful candidate for this post: has a passion for supporting young people to achieve their best has the ability to build positive relationships with students is able to communicate effectively, both with parents and students has a positive, can-do attitude with colleagues and students has excellent interpersonal skills and is a real team player is keen to go the extra mile for our students In return, the Trust can offer you: The opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative and committed team Outstanding, highly personalised professional development opportunities A forward looking, innovative and oversubscribed working environment To apply for this Cover Supervisor Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Cover Supervisor Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Cover Supervisor Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Cover Supervisor Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Cover Supervisor Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Apply for this Cover Supervisor Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Cover Supervisor Assistant role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. Cover Supervisor Assistant
More than you expected The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: Attention soon to be SAICA qualified South African professionals in Commercial Audit! At Grant Thornton UK, the talent and recruitment team are yet again seeking great audit talent from South Africa to join us here in the UK! We are looking for exceptional Audit talent that will be newly SAICA qualified or ready to register by the end of the year to join our UK audit team in January 2026! In early July, we will be holding an online recruitment event to tell you what it is like working within the Grant Thornton Commercial audit team and things to expect from relocating and living in the UK. If you are interested in attend the online event, please register your interest your interest by clicking on link. Now is a great time to be part of Grant Thornton UK, with a recent private equity investment enabling growth and technology enhancements. Join us on our journey from being great to exceptional! You already know what an Audit Assistant Manager does, so we want to tell you what it's like to work within Audit at Grant Thornton UK, and what can we offer to you - a newly qualified South African Audit professional that others don't. Why Audit at Grant Thornton UK Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations, and supported by 50 audit partners. We're really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored and responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need, enabling them to grow and make the right decisions about their future. Our size and culture allow us to give you more opportunities within your career. You will have more responsibility for client outputs, and more variety in the work you take on and the clients you work with. You can develop your career in a way that works for you, and the firm, and we'll support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way. Life is about more than work The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that's reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That's fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams. Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. A look into the role As an Audit Assistant Manager within our Commercial Audit service line, you will: Become a trusted business advisor to our clients, with a focus on quality and reputation Project manage client work and oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion Lead onsite audit teams, preparing and reviewing financial statements and updating management Build and maintain strong working relationship with your team and our clients, providing support to junior team members Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you're supported through every stage Knowing you're right for us Joining us as an Assistant Audit Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (recently SACIA qualified - or ready to register for a January 2026 start), and to be confident leading audits of varying sizes. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way. Good knowledge of IFRS An interest in our clients, with the ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages Project management experience An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
More than you expected The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: Attention soon to be SAICA qualified South African professionals in Commercial Audit! At Grant Thornton UK, the talent and recruitment team are yet again seeking great audit talent from South Africa to join us here in the UK! We are looking for exceptional Audit talent that will be newly SAICA qualified or ready to register by the end of the year to join our UK audit team in January 2026! In early July, we will be holding an online recruitment event to tell you what it is like working within the Grant Thornton Commercial audit team and things to expect from relocating and living in the UK. If you are interested in attend the online event, please register your interest your interest by clicking on link. Now is a great time to be part of Grant Thornton UK, with a recent private equity investment enabling growth and technology enhancements. Join us on our journey from being great to exceptional! You already know what an Audit Assistant Manager does, so we want to tell you what it's like to work within Audit at Grant Thornton UK, and what can we offer to you - a newly qualified South African Audit professional that others don't. Why Audit at Grant Thornton UK Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations, and supported by 50 audit partners. We're really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored and responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need, enabling them to grow and make the right decisions about their future. Our size and culture allow us to give you more opportunities within your career. You will have more responsibility for client outputs, and more variety in the work you take on and the clients you work with. You can develop your career in a way that works for you, and the firm, and we'll support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way. Life is about more than work The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that's reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That's fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams. Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. A look into the role As an Audit Assistant Manager within our Commercial Audit service line, you will: Become a trusted business advisor to our clients, with a focus on quality and reputation Project manage client work and oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion Lead onsite audit teams, preparing and reviewing financial statements and updating management Build and maintain strong working relationship with your team and our clients, providing support to junior team members Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you're supported through every stage Knowing you're right for us Joining us as an Assistant Audit Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (recently SACIA qualified - or ready to register for a January 2026 start), and to be confident leading audits of varying sizes. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way. Good knowledge of IFRS An interest in our clients, with the ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages Project management experience An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.
Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager page is loaded Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ("MUFG") is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. As one of the top financial groups globally with a vison to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings. Please visit our website for more information - Credit Portfolio Management (CPM) is a global function that is responsible for actively managing MUFG Bank's loan portfolio including monitoring the credit quality and efficiency of the loan portfolio, developing and executing hedging and loan sales strategies to protect/optimize the bank's capital using real-market information, market research and traditional fundamental credit analysis. In addition, CPM works closely with the business lines to participate in the analysis and evaluation of new business opportunities and provide exposure management solutions when necessary. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS None MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The successful candidate will join the Advisory & Research (A&R) team in its newly established function for managing stressed and distressed credit situations within the first line of defence. The main purpose of this role is overseeing borrowers from initial signs of weakness up to debt repayment either through exposure management or legal workouts in distressed scenarios. The A&R team is part of the EMEA Credit Portfolio Management Office (ECPMO), which actively works with its business partners throughout the MUFG group to analyse new business opportunities, create and execute risk management solutions using various liquid or illiquid hedging tools such as CDS, Credit Insurance, Securitizations, Loans sales and Risk Participations and perform various analyses of the Bank's loan portfolio. The role holder is expected to actively participate in broader ECPMO ad hoc projects. These may entail facilitating the execution of new, profitable transactions and to participate in the overall risk management process to improve the risk/return characteristics of the bank's portfolio. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To work with senior management, relationship management divisions, credit analysis divisions and risk functions to: Monitor markets and borrower news flow and work with colleagues across analytical functions within the first line of defence to enable the early detection of credit concerns. Conduct independent in-depth credit analysis on specific borrowers encompassing financial analysis/projections to assess the implications of various drivers on a borrower's credit quality. Carry out a thorough assessment of a borrower's capital structure and understand the seniority of debt repayment. This will entail reviewing legal documentation, covering areas such as transferability restrictions, covenants, events of defaults, asset protection, security etc. Looking through the valuation of comparable companies to assess a borrower's enterprise values and go through a waterfall analysis of the capital structure to assess recoveries for our exposures. Thinking strategically about our positioning versus other lenders and understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Looking at market instruments and using relative value analysis to offer indicative market values of our exposures. Assess various exposure management strategies and liaise with various specialist teams covering solutions such as but not limited to, loan sales, credit insurance and credit default swaps. Present to various stakeholders (including senior management and committees) the outcome of their analysis in a clear, concise and confident manner. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Must demonstrate command of any two of the following three skill sets and be eager to develop skills for the remaining third: Understanding of corporate lending encompassing leveraged finance, growth markets, stressed and/or distressed credit investing, Understanding of credit risk pricing gained ideally through fixed income or loan investing, including areas such as corporate credit, sovereign and varying degrees of seniority and security. Understanding of risk mitigation products such as Credit Default Swaps Credit Insurance, Loan sales, Risk Participations and Securitization. preferably including within a portfolio context; Preferred: Hands on experience in managing stressed and/or distressed credit within a legal or financial advisory environment. Understanding of relationship banking and ancillary banking products such as fixed income, interest rate swaps, FX and cash management. SKILLS Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills in the management of multiple senior stakeholders. Solid understanding pf credit analysis, credit ratings and credit markets. Proficient user of MS Office applications, Excel for financial modelling and data analysis along with word and PowerPoint. Preferred: 'Bloomberg and other market information systems, possibly VBA experience. Education / Qualifications: Essential: De gree educated (Business, Economics, Law, Accounting or relevant technical subject) or demonstrating equivalent practical experience. Preferred: Industry qualification in a credit analysis or debt management related subject (CFA, CQF, etc.), legal or auditing qualifications and/or completion of formal credit training. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Friendly and collaborative personality which values a well established team culture Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proactive, self-motivated, results driven, with a strong sense of accountability The ability to operate in a fast paced environment and prioritise work accordingly Strong numerical and problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. Similar Jobs (5) AVP - Credit Portfolio Manager locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Assistant Vice President, Loan Participation locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Assistant Vice President, Loans Agency, Transaction Coordinator locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets . click apply for full job details
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Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager page is loaded Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ("MUFG") is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. As one of the top financial groups globally with a vison to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings. Please visit our website for more information - Credit Portfolio Management (CPM) is a global function that is responsible for actively managing MUFG Bank's loan portfolio including monitoring the credit quality and efficiency of the loan portfolio, developing and executing hedging and loan sales strategies to protect/optimize the bank's capital using real-market information, market research and traditional fundamental credit analysis. In addition, CPM works closely with the business lines to participate in the analysis and evaluation of new business opportunities and provide exposure management solutions when necessary. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS None MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The successful candidate will join the Advisory & Research (A&R) team in its newly established function for managing stressed and distressed credit situations within the first line of defence. The main purpose of this role is overseeing borrowers from initial signs of weakness up to debt repayment either through exposure management or legal workouts in distressed scenarios. The A&R team is part of the EMEA Credit Portfolio Management Office (ECPMO), which actively works with its business partners throughout the MUFG group to analyse new business opportunities, create and execute risk management solutions using various liquid or illiquid hedging tools such as CDS, Credit Insurance, Securitizations, Loans sales and Risk Participations and perform various analyses of the Bank's loan portfolio. The role holder is expected to actively participate in broader ECPMO ad hoc projects. These may entail facilitating the execution of new, profitable transactions and to participate in the overall risk management process to improve the risk/return characteristics of the bank's portfolio. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To work with senior management, relationship management divisions, credit analysis divisions and risk functions to: Monitor markets and borrower news flow and work with colleagues across analytical functions within the first line of defence to enable the early detection of credit concerns. Conduct independent in-depth credit analysis on specific borrowers encompassing financial analysis/projections to assess the implications of various drivers on a borrower's credit quality. Carry out a thorough assessment of a borrower's capital structure and understand the seniority of debt repayment. This will entail reviewing legal documentation, covering areas such as transferability restrictions, covenants, events of defaults, asset protection, security etc. Looking through the valuation of comparable companies to assess a borrower's enterprise values and go through a waterfall analysis of the capital structure to assess recoveries for our exposures. Thinking strategically about our positioning versus other lenders and understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Looking at market instruments and using relative value analysis to offer indicative market values of our exposures. Assess various exposure management strategies and liaise with various specialist teams covering solutions such as but not limited to, loan sales, credit insurance and credit default swaps. Present to various stakeholders (including senior management and committees) the outcome of their analysis in a clear, concise and confident manner. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Must demonstrate command of any two of the following three skill sets and be eager to develop skills for the remaining third: Understanding of corporate lending encompassing leveraged finance, growth markets, stressed and/or distressed credit investing, Understanding of credit risk pricing gained ideally through fixed income or loan investing, including areas such as corporate credit, sovereign and varying degrees of seniority and security. Understanding of risk mitigation products such as Credit Default Swaps Credit Insurance, Loan sales, Risk Participations and Securitization. preferably including within a portfolio context; Preferred: Hands on experience in managing stressed and/or distressed credit within a legal or financial advisory environment. Understanding of relationship banking and ancillary banking products such as fixed income, interest rate swaps, FX and cash management. SKILLS Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills in the management of multiple senior stakeholders. Solid understanding pf credit analysis, credit ratings and credit markets. Proficient user of MS Office applications, Excel for financial modelling and data analysis along with word and PowerPoint. Preferred: 'Bloomberg and other market information systems, possibly VBA experience. Education / Qualifications: Essential: De gree educated (Business, Economics, Law, Accounting or relevant technical subject) or demonstrating equivalent practical experience. Preferred: Industry qualification in a credit analysis or debt management related subject (CFA, CQF, etc.), legal or auditing qualifications and/or completion of formal credit training. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Friendly and collaborative personality which values a well established team culture Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proactive, self-motivated, results driven, with a strong sense of accountability The ability to operate in a fast paced environment and prioritise work accordingly Strong numerical and problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. Similar Jobs (5) AVP - Credit Portfolio Manager locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Assistant Vice President, Loan Participation locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Assistant Vice President, Loans Agency, Transaction Coordinator locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets . click apply for full job details
Store Manager £35,500 - £37,000 DOE -40 hours per week Address : Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQ As a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it's where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We'll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve. As a Store Manager, you'll lead your team in delivering Burger King's world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK's rest stop experience. What you will get in return as a Store Manager Annual bonus up to £7,800pa Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager What you will be doing as a Store Manager Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit What Skills & Knowledge you'll need A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning. An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you! Where our customer's journey pauses, yours just begins. Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today! Please note internally this role is called Department Manager Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performance INDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Store Manager £35,500 - £37,000 DOE -40 hours per week Address : Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQ As a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it's where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We'll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve. As a Store Manager, you'll lead your team in delivering Burger King's world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK's rest stop experience. What you will get in return as a Store Manager Annual bonus up to £7,800pa Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager What you will be doing as a Store Manager Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit What Skills & Knowledge you'll need A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning. An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you! Where our customer's journey pauses, yours just begins. Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today! Please note internally this role is called Department Manager Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performance INDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Step into the role of Assistant Manager within our BDO Business Services & Outsourcing team in Reading. We offer clients a full suite of finance, accounting, and business services to fuel their growth and navigate shifting regulatory landscapes locally and globally. No matter the size or ambition of their operations, we handle their accounting and compliance, freeing them to focus on their business goals. Beyond compliance, we act as a client's sounding board, delivering business insights, knowledge, and proven solutions. We help them chart a clear path to success, allowing them to concentrate on what truly matters while we manage their day-to-day financial operations. As an Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with senior team members to deliver services promptly. You'll operate independently, ensuring project delivery to the manager for review, often being the first point of contact for clients. With strong accounting skills and business acumen, you'll analyse client data, make recommendations, and discuss issues like trading positions, future outlook, and legislative changes with credibility. You'll be someone with: (ACA/ACCA) qualified or equivalent. Proven experience in management accounting for a variety of clients. Good VAT and some corporate tax knowledge. Experience of audit process and liaison with audit teams (preferable not essential). Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc). Solid bookkeeping skills and good working knowledge of cloud accounting software's. Basic knowledge of the rules and regulations of doing business in the UK including reporting requirements, tax requirements. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Step into the role of Assistant Manager within our BDO Business Services & Outsourcing team in Reading. We offer clients a full suite of finance, accounting, and business services to fuel their growth and navigate shifting regulatory landscapes locally and globally. No matter the size or ambition of their operations, we handle their accounting and compliance, freeing them to focus on their business goals. Beyond compliance, we act as a client's sounding board, delivering business insights, knowledge, and proven solutions. We help them chart a clear path to success, allowing them to concentrate on what truly matters while we manage their day-to-day financial operations. As an Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with senior team members to deliver services promptly. You'll operate independently, ensuring project delivery to the manager for review, often being the first point of contact for clients. With strong accounting skills and business acumen, you'll analyse client data, make recommendations, and discuss issues like trading positions, future outlook, and legislative changes with credibility. You'll be someone with: (ACA/ACCA) qualified or equivalent. Proven experience in management accounting for a variety of clients. Good VAT and some corporate tax knowledge. Experience of audit process and liaison with audit teams (preferable not essential). Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc). Solid bookkeeping skills and good working knowledge of cloud accounting software's. Basic knowledge of the rules and regulations of doing business in the UK including reporting requirements, tax requirements. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Assistant Facilities Manager - Maternity Cover CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Fabric Technician to join the team located in Wimbledon, South West London . The Assistant Facilities Manager will review and identify opportunities to improve FM service delivery throughout the client's portfolio, implementing a strategy to address and deliver services accordingly. Acting with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision, working with, and supporting the Senior Facilities Manager, they will be responsible for the service delivery of the full range of FM services determining procedures and methods for achieving improvements to align with both the client and company objectives. The individual will be a key contact for the client's departmental stakeholders across the business and will be expected to develop a proactive professional working relationship, raising the standards and profile of the Facilities Department, and ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved. Role Summary: Support the Senior Facilities Manager in day-to-day operations. Establish effective day-to-day business relationships with the client and be responsive to their needs. Be responsible for all sub-contracted services and ensure all services provided are resourced and maintained to a high standard and within the client's guidelines. Assists with scheduling and preparing meeting and conference rooms. Coordinates setup of conference/meetings rooms. Arranges for and reserves projectors and other meeting equipment, ensuring equipment is in good operating condition. Arranges video and/or web conferencing as needed. Conduct daily preventative checks on photocopiers and tea points to ensure they are in working order and log where any issues are found Monitor services and suppliers and ensure that the required standards are maintained ensuring SLA's & KPI's are achieved Ensure location Facilities offering is at, or above the contracted level of delivery Support the Senior Facilities Manager in ensuring the site always remains compliant with current Health & Safety legislation and report any hazards Inspect the site on a planned and ad-hoc basis to ensure the client's needs are being met, and to appraise the performance of the team. Support the Senior Facilities Manager in organising reactive and fabric maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner Oversight and supporting location Facilities in relation to minor Projects and moves/relocations etc Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE Undertake both written and verbal communication to the site customers relating to all requirements and service issues Updating and maintaining building records of staff locations and ensuring all support staff are aware of any changes Experience Required: Person Specification Experience working in a Facilities Management capacity. Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across management levels. Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met. Accurate and exceptional attention to detail Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team. Innovative and able to identify FM and wider business opportunities. Confident and assertive Sociable and outgoing Flexible approach to work Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion. Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients Behaviours Organised (and ability to plan) Works in a structured way. Thinks ahead to prioritise workload. Logical Works in a clear and consistent manner. Attention to detail. Thorough in carrying out a task, with a high degree of accuracy. Does not let issues go; follows up on issues through to resolution. Customer and team focus Puts customer and team needs first; always considers impact of actions on customer and team.
Jul 30, 2025
Seasonal
Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Assistant Facilities Manager - Maternity Cover CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Fabric Technician to join the team located in Wimbledon, South West London . The Assistant Facilities Manager will review and identify opportunities to improve FM service delivery throughout the client's portfolio, implementing a strategy to address and deliver services accordingly. Acting with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision, working with, and supporting the Senior Facilities Manager, they will be responsible for the service delivery of the full range of FM services determining procedures and methods for achieving improvements to align with both the client and company objectives. The individual will be a key contact for the client's departmental stakeholders across the business and will be expected to develop a proactive professional working relationship, raising the standards and profile of the Facilities Department, and ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved. Role Summary: Support the Senior Facilities Manager in day-to-day operations. Establish effective day-to-day business relationships with the client and be responsive to their needs. Be responsible for all sub-contracted services and ensure all services provided are resourced and maintained to a high standard and within the client's guidelines. Assists with scheduling and preparing meeting and conference rooms. Coordinates setup of conference/meetings rooms. Arranges for and reserves projectors and other meeting equipment, ensuring equipment is in good operating condition. Arranges video and/or web conferencing as needed. Conduct daily preventative checks on photocopiers and tea points to ensure they are in working order and log where any issues are found Monitor services and suppliers and ensure that the required standards are maintained ensuring SLA's & KPI's are achieved Ensure location Facilities offering is at, or above the contracted level of delivery Support the Senior Facilities Manager in ensuring the site always remains compliant with current Health & Safety legislation and report any hazards Inspect the site on a planned and ad-hoc basis to ensure the client's needs are being met, and to appraise the performance of the team. Support the Senior Facilities Manager in organising reactive and fabric maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner Oversight and supporting location Facilities in relation to minor Projects and moves/relocations etc Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE Undertake both written and verbal communication to the site customers relating to all requirements and service issues Updating and maintaining building records of staff locations and ensuring all support staff are aware of any changes Experience Required: Person Specification Experience working in a Facilities Management capacity. Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across management levels. Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met. Accurate and exceptional attention to detail Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team. Innovative and able to identify FM and wider business opportunities. Confident and assertive Sociable and outgoing Flexible approach to work Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion. Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients Behaviours Organised (and ability to plan) Works in a structured way. Thinks ahead to prioritise workload. Logical Works in a clear and consistent manner. Attention to detail. Thorough in carrying out a task, with a high degree of accuracy. Does not let issues go; follows up on issues through to resolution. Customer and team focus Puts customer and team needs first; always considers impact of actions on customer and team.
Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant - Permanent Position - Kensington and Chelsea Job Title: Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £25,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) About the School This vibrant and high-achieving two-form entry primary school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea is renowned for its inclusive ethos, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to whole-child development. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school prides itself on fostering creativity, curiosity, and academic excellence. Pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, creating a rich and diverse learning environment. Staff are highly collaborative, and new team members are welcomed with extensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities. About the Role This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a recent graduate who is eager to develop a career in education. You will work closely with class teachers across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, providing targeted academic and pastoral support to pupils. You'll have the chance to lead small intervention groups, assist with classroom management, and contribute to a nurturing and aspirational school culture. Key Responsibilities Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils to improve attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy Help deliver structured interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL Create and adapt learning resources and displays Support children during lunch and break times, encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction Contribute to extracurricular activities, school trips, and enrichment programs Develop your own teaching and leadership skills with the support of senior staff Person Specification A 2:1 degree or above (Education, English, Maths, Psychology, or related field preferred) A strong desire to work in primary education and pursue teacher training in the future Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive, professional, and caring approach Ability to build rapport with children, staff, and parents Previous experience working with children in an educational or pastoral setting (preferred) Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils Must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS What The School Offers: A permanent contract within a supportive, high-performing primary school A dedicated mentor and tailored CPD programme Opportunities to lead on clubs, interventions, and pastoral projects Pathways into teacher training via salaried routes or school-based partnerships A diverse, creative, and inclusive school community Excellent transport links within Central London To Apply: Please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you are suited for this position. Early applications are encouraged, and interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant - Permanent Position - Kensington and Chelsea Job Title: Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £25,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) About the School This vibrant and high-achieving two-form entry primary school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea is renowned for its inclusive ethos, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to whole-child development. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school prides itself on fostering creativity, curiosity, and academic excellence. Pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, creating a rich and diverse learning environment. Staff are highly collaborative, and new team members are welcomed with extensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities. About the Role This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a recent graduate who is eager to develop a career in education. You will work closely with class teachers across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, providing targeted academic and pastoral support to pupils. You'll have the chance to lead small intervention groups, assist with classroom management, and contribute to a nurturing and aspirational school culture. Key Responsibilities Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils to improve attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy Help deliver structured interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL Create and adapt learning resources and displays Support children during lunch and break times, encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction Contribute to extracurricular activities, school trips, and enrichment programs Develop your own teaching and leadership skills with the support of senior staff Person Specification A 2:1 degree or above (Education, English, Maths, Psychology, or related field preferred) A strong desire to work in primary education and pursue teacher training in the future Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive, professional, and caring approach Ability to build rapport with children, staff, and parents Previous experience working with children in an educational or pastoral setting (preferred) Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils Must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS What The School Offers: A permanent contract within a supportive, high-performing primary school A dedicated mentor and tailored CPD programme Opportunities to lead on clubs, interventions, and pastoral projects Pathways into teacher training via salaried routes or school-based partnerships A diverse, creative, and inclusive school community Excellent transport links within Central London To Apply: Please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you are suited for this position. Early applications are encouraged, and interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Playing an important support role at BDO, our Secretarial and Administration team contributes to our success by taking responsibility for planning and organisation. Their proactive approach to what we do ensures our projects operate seamlessly and co-operation remains strong across our firm. Whatever the challenge, they provide the foundations on which we can excel. Joining this team, you'll enjoy a friendly and supportive environment - and plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. Want to play your part in our international operation? We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This role as Personal Assistant will provide a full range of support in our busy Business Assurance team, working with the Partner and Director team - providing administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and to become an integral member of the support team. In this busy role you will: Maintain and co-ordinate diaries of Partner(s) and group members as required as well as providing an effective time management approach Arrange and co-ordinate internal/external meetings and events. Liaising with delegates, booking boardrooms and arranging refreshments/equipment as necessary Organise extensive business travel, visas, hotel accommodation, preparation of itineraries, cars etc Significant liaison with clients for meetings, presentations and reports Acting as first point of contact for clients by receiving, screening and rooting all incoming telephone calls, correspondence and mail Confidence to liaise with high level Partners, both internally and externally Acting as gatekeeper for Partners Visibility of high level confidential information and maintaining confidentiality at all times Responsible to act on the Partner(s) and Manager's behalf on a range of issues and projects Monitor e-mails/meeting invitations of Partner(s) and reply on their behalf when needed Monthly billing for team and working with a Director to make sure all PS fees are raised and there is no shortfall Performing conflict checks and client take on via Intapp Use of CMS (Client Management System) to maintain accurate client/target information, as well as pipeline management Liaising with the internal recruitment team to arrange interviews Liaising with the marketing team, issuing seminar invites and supporting at events as necessary Supporting with the production and management of tenders / bid documents Documentation creation and management, including ensuring on Brand Taking minutes at meetings when required Completion of expense reports in a timely manner Dealing with personal administration as and when required Provide an exceptional client experience and support client initiatives within the firm, as well as being responsive and helping to create a positive impression at all touch points Assisting with Finance Management by raising invoices and client fee portfolio Assisting with client Risk Management by updating and maintaining Risk databases. Liaison with the BS Hub in respect of secretarial cover within the group as well as providing support to other PAs as necessary, including holiday and sickness cover Deal with routine enquiries and taking appropriate messages General administrative assistance to group as required such as timecard chasing. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable experience across the responsibilities outlined above Intermediate to advanced level of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Fast accurate typing skills Excellent communication skills To either have previous experience in, or ability to learn Outlook, Concur, Workday, CMS, InTapp. Ability to manage / prioritise tasks Be a proactive member of the team Ability to readily understand the Group's and Firm's environment, the Firm's structure and culture Ability in exercising initiative, discretion and organisation Be able to identify and evaluate problems and demonstrate the ability to approach and tackle problems effectively Be flexible and able to adjust quickly when priorities change Ability to communicate at all levels within the Firm and externally Work on own initiative and be self-motivated Ability to pay attention to detail Awareness of BDO Brand, layout of documents etc Be forthright when necessary Able to work in an area which is task orientated Ability to adhere to strict deadlines Ability to work within a team environment Proactive in driving things forward Ability to chase partners Ability to see things through from start to finish and staying on top of do to lists. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Playing an important support role at BDO, our Secretarial and Administration team contributes to our success by taking responsibility for planning and organisation. Their proactive approach to what we do ensures our projects operate seamlessly and co-operation remains strong across our firm. Whatever the challenge, they provide the foundations on which we can excel. Joining this team, you'll enjoy a friendly and supportive environment - and plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. Want to play your part in our international operation? We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This role as Personal Assistant will provide a full range of support in our busy Business Assurance team, working with the Partner and Director team - providing administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and to become an integral member of the support team. In this busy role you will: Maintain and co-ordinate diaries of Partner(s) and group members as required as well as providing an effective time management approach Arrange and co-ordinate internal/external meetings and events. Liaising with delegates, booking boardrooms and arranging refreshments/equipment as necessary Organise extensive business travel, visas, hotel accommodation, preparation of itineraries, cars etc Significant liaison with clients for meetings, presentations and reports Acting as first point of contact for clients by receiving, screening and rooting all incoming telephone calls, correspondence and mail Confidence to liaise with high level Partners, both internally and externally Acting as gatekeeper for Partners Visibility of high level confidential information and maintaining confidentiality at all times Responsible to act on the Partner(s) and Manager's behalf on a range of issues and projects Monitor e-mails/meeting invitations of Partner(s) and reply on their behalf when needed Monthly billing for team and working with a Director to make sure all PS fees are raised and there is no shortfall Performing conflict checks and client take on via Intapp Use of CMS (Client Management System) to maintain accurate client/target information, as well as pipeline management Liaising with the internal recruitment team to arrange interviews Liaising with the marketing team, issuing seminar invites and supporting at events as necessary Supporting with the production and management of tenders / bid documents Documentation creation and management, including ensuring on Brand Taking minutes at meetings when required Completion of expense reports in a timely manner Dealing with personal administration as and when required Provide an exceptional client experience and support client initiatives within the firm, as well as being responsive and helping to create a positive impression at all touch points Assisting with Finance Management by raising invoices and client fee portfolio Assisting with client Risk Management by updating and maintaining Risk databases. Liaison with the BS Hub in respect of secretarial cover within the group as well as providing support to other PAs as necessary, including holiday and sickness cover Deal with routine enquiries and taking appropriate messages General administrative assistance to group as required such as timecard chasing. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable experience across the responsibilities outlined above Intermediate to advanced level of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Fast accurate typing skills Excellent communication skills To either have previous experience in, or ability to learn Outlook, Concur, Workday, CMS, InTapp. Ability to manage / prioritise tasks Be a proactive member of the team Ability to readily understand the Group's and Firm's environment, the Firm's structure and culture Ability in exercising initiative, discretion and organisation Be able to identify and evaluate problems and demonstrate the ability to approach and tackle problems effectively Be flexible and able to adjust quickly when priorities change Ability to communicate at all levels within the Firm and externally Work on own initiative and be self-motivated Ability to pay attention to detail Awareness of BDO Brand, layout of documents etc Be forthright when necessary Able to work in an area which is task orientated Ability to adhere to strict deadlines Ability to work within a team environment Proactive in driving things forward Ability to chase partners Ability to see things through from start to finish and staying on top of do to lists. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Line manage Finance, IT and Health & Safety direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews. Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, based on financial analysis and projections. Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury. Ensure compliance with statutory law, charity commission requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards. Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support long-term business goals Develop and maintain project profitability and job costing reporting systems. Review and approve monthly payments including payroll. Manage the online banking payments processes. Review and approve the VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts. Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for internal and board-level reporting. Develop and maintain 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Manage risk, including financial, legal, and operational, and implement mitigation strategies. Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drive efficiency through automation and optimization of financial processes and systems. Undertake other reasonable duties as required. Availability to work a full week during peak periods, such as the annual audit process. Key Results/Performance Measures Timely and accurate production of financial information. Reliable budgeting and forecasting processes. Achievement of an unqualified audit report. Implementation of streamlined systems and best-practice financial processes. Person Specification/ Essential Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience. Skills and Competencies Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret data and identify trends and insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge and Experience Proven experience in leading a finance team. Solid understanding of charity and fund accounting (including SORP). Knowledge of VAT regulations, including partial exemption, and payroll tax compliance. Track record of implementing improvements in financial systems and processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g. SAGE). We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Main Duties and Responsibilities Line manage Finance, IT and Health & Safety direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews. Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, based on financial analysis and projections. Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury. Ensure compliance with statutory law, charity commission requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards. Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support long-term business goals Develop and maintain project profitability and job costing reporting systems. Review and approve monthly payments including payroll. Manage the online banking payments processes. Review and approve the VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts. Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for internal and board-level reporting. Develop and maintain 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Manage risk, including financial, legal, and operational, and implement mitigation strategies. Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drive efficiency through automation and optimization of financial processes and systems. Undertake other reasonable duties as required. Availability to work a full week during peak periods, such as the annual audit process. Key Results/Performance Measures Timely and accurate production of financial information. Reliable budgeting and forecasting processes. Achievement of an unqualified audit report. Implementation of streamlined systems and best-practice financial processes. Person Specification/ Essential Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience. Skills and Competencies Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret data and identify trends and insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge and Experience Proven experience in leading a finance team. Solid understanding of charity and fund accounting (including SORP). Knowledge of VAT regulations, including partial exemption, and payroll tax compliance. Track record of implementing improvements in financial systems and processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g. SAGE). We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel.
