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Teaching Assistant & Teacher Jobs - Flexible Roles Across the Black CountryAre you looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, or Walsall? Or perhaps you're a qualified Teacher seeking a new challenge? We have full-time, part-time, and flexible supply roles available in mainstream and special schools across the Black Country.I'm Claire, and with over 20 years of experience in education recruitment, I work exclusively with schools in your local area. I've placed nearly all of my current candidates into fantastic roles - and now I need new Teaching Assistants and Teachers to join my network!What we offer: Teaching Assistant jobs in SEN and mainstream settings Teacher vacancies for primary, secondary, and special schools Full-time and part-time roles to suit your lifestyle Flexible supply work - choose when and where you work Immediate and January start dates availableIdeal candidates: Experienced Teaching Assistants or those with child-related experience (sports coaching, mentoring, performing arts, youth work) Qualified Teachers passionate about making a difference Why work with me? Exclusive roles you won't find elsewhere Personal support from an expert with 20+ years in education recruitment Competitive pay and ongoing guidance Send your CV today and start your journey into a rewarding role in education! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Our client is a respected Memorial Company that specialise in Bespoke Granite Memorials. The successful candidate will be based in Rainham, Essex and will have strong Administration experience along with excellent customer service skills. The main day to day responsibilities will be - The daily correspondence and frequent visits to Stonemasons, Crematoriums, Cemeteries, Council Procurements Offices and Retail Outlets such as Garden Centres. This will involve contacting Architectural Landscapers in the territory who cover the whole of the UK. Supervising the movement of goods/orders from the designated warehouse in Rainham to the customer and after sales support. Coordination and communication with the clients channel partner on all joint matters relating to the client business. Daily briefings with the client and update on all day to day work assignments and tasks. Explore business prospects with new customers and generating sales leads. Focus on building and maintaining existing customer relationships, managing accounts, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and reliable candidate with strong Admin skills. Must be IT literate and have an excellent telephone manner along with being able to communicate at all levels. Must also be driven and be looking to further their career. Someone who enjoys new challenges and projects.

So, you're a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you'd be a great fit here. If you've ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you. Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics. Our Store The store is based in the centre of Ryde, surrounded by shops, cafes and at the centre of the thirving independant shopping district on the beautiful Isle of Wight. Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to join them and a fantastic team of Directors and Managers looking forward to meeting you. What's on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. Starting salary of £8.20 an hour 40 hours a week to include weekend working Enhanced parental leave Health and wellbeing scheme and access to Headspace WeCare for medical support Staff discounts An extra day of for your birthday Fantastic progression and support Who is this Apprenticeship for? If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Optical Assistant Apprentice. Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A -C), or an equivalent level qualification Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK What does the role involve? Welcoming customers into store Booking in eye tests Pre-screening patients Providing style advice Measuring frames Taking phone calls Find out more Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below. Apprenticeships at Specsavers Specsavers UK Careers It's essential that you haven't previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

Prospero Teaching are looking for Teaching Assistants to work in Primary Schools in and around Cambridge to start now or in September. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Cambridge Position - Teaching Assistant Contract or position start date - ASAP Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing Contract type - Long-Term Temporary Full time/part time - Part time to Full time Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate around 95-110 per day Hours -8.30 am - 3pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous TA experience GCSE English and Maths grade 'C' TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role then please refer them to us and you could earn 150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive personal and administrative support to my client, who is a partner in the business. This is a pivotal role, requiring an individual who is confident, discreet, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced professional environment. The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, managing a wide range of administrative and compliance-related responsibilities. They will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Partners' office. Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant within a professional services environment is essential, ideally within the property, legal, or financial services sectors. Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills Providing high-level personal assistant support to all four Partners, managing diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements. Preparing, proof reading, and formatting correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents on behalf of the Partners. Organising and minuting internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas and follow-up on action points Screening and managing Partner emails and telephone calls, responding where appropriate and prioritising accordingly. Coordinating Partner-related projects and ensuring key deadlines are tracked and met. Acting as the professional first point of contact for clients, visitors, and other stakeholders attending the office. Managing the meeting room calendar and ensuring meeting rooms are appropriately prepared for client-facing appointments. Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate person in a professional and timely manner. Maintaining a welcoming and professional environment reflective of the firm's values and brand. Assisting with general compliance administration, including maintaining registers, tracking renewal dates, and co-ordinating documentation. Supporting regulatory and audit processes by preparing and collating relevant files and documentation. Monitoring and maintaining compliance-related records, policies, and procedures under the direction of the Partners. Liaising with external compliance advisers and regulatory bodies as directed. Serving as the first point of contact for client complaints received by telephone, email, or in person. Logging all complaints accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the firm's complaints procedure. Acknowledging receipt of complaints and issuing initial responses within required timeframes. Escalating complaints to the relevant Partner or designated Complaints Handler, ensuring full documentation is passed on. Maintaining the complaints register and producing summary reports as required. GDPR - Initial Contact & Data Administration. Assisting in the maintenance of data processing records and supporting periodic data audits. Ensuring data handling practices within the Partners' office comply with the firm's GDPR policy and UK data protection legislation. Assisting with staff awareness and communications relating to data protection obligations. AGSOH Able to commute to West Sussex border If your application is successful, you will be contact shortly. The job title and description in this advertisement may differ from the client's official job description/contract .We appreciate your interest in this role. E-Personnel Recruitment aims to acknowledge all applications, but due to the high volume of CVs we receive, this may not always be feasible. You can apply with the utmost confidence to E-Personnel Recruitment directly, experts in both Permanent and Temporary Recruitment, and a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the professional body for the recruitment industry.

Optical Assistant Apprentice - Bicester So, you're a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you'd be a great fit here. If you've ever considered a career in optics, this Optical Assistant Apprenticeship could be perfect for you. Our Apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and kickstart an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are currently looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in retail, management or optics. Benefits: Hours: 37.5 hrs per week to include weekend working Salary: £8.50 per hour Specsavers Perks WeCare/Headspace Eye and Ear care discounts Additional 1 day annual leave for birthday Enhanced family leave and company sick pay for eligible colleagues Opportunities for further progression and training Who is this Apprenticeship for? If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Optical Assistant Apprentice. Individuals with GSCE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A -C), or an equivalent level qualification Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK What does the role involve? Welcoming customers into store Booking in eye tests Pre-screening patients Providing style advice Measuring frames Taking phone calls Find out more Ready to kickstart your career with a company that will support you to be the best you can be? For more detailed information about the Specsavers Apprenticeship programme, please click the link below. At Specsavers, we're always looking to the future- which is where people like you come in. Apprenticeships at Specsavers Specsavers UK Careers It's essential that you haven't previously worked in the Optical Sector. Before applying, please check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

TeacherActive is thrilled to be working with a private day nursery based in Bolton. This nursery provides exceptional care to the 70 children currently placed at the setting. They ensure all staff are well trained in the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding so they can best support the children within their care. The setting provides many learning opportunities for the children to develop new skills, providing activities that stimulate their interests and develop key cognitive and motor skills. The nursery is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join their team. The right Early Years Assistant will be supported by the team, whilst gaining experience working with children across ages 6 months 4 years. The successful Early Years Assistant will be enthusiastic about joining the nursery and learning new skills and be flexible in their approach to how children learn. This nurturing nursery has recently gained good ratings with OFTSED. As an Early Years Assistant, you will: Be eager to learn new skills and gain new knowledge of the Early Years sector Be enthusiastic about undergoing various training in different areas across Early Years, such as Safeguarding and the EYFS curriculum Have a caring and positive approach to working with young children In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this great opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

People and Culture Assistant London (with hybrid working) The Organisation Our client is a membership organisation. They are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations - Invest in People Gold and Invest in Wellbeing Silver. These awards reflect their commitment to their employees, who are a vital part of supporting their members. They are now seeking a motivated People and Culture (P&C) Assistant to join them on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes an impact. The Role As a P&C Assistant, you will provide high-quality HR administration that underpins effective people support across the organisation. Working closely with the P&C Business Partners and the wider team, you will manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, maintain accurate records, and act as a key point of contact for employee queries. You will support inductions and training activity, keep documentation up to date, and ensure managers and employees receive timely, professional guidance aligned with policies and best practice. Additionally, you will: - Lead monthly payroll administration, facilitating necessary reports and other payroll-related tasks such as annual P11d process - Liaise with Finance and external auditors, supporting reporting, processing invoices and audit activity - Act as an IRIS Cascade superuser, maintaining records, producing HR data-driven reports and providing guidance and training to managers and employees - Manage administrative tasks for new starters, leavers and employee-related changes About You To be considered as a P&C Assistant, you will need: - Experience leading administration within an HR and payroll environment - Experience using HR Information Systems for administration and reporting purposes - Experience using Microsoft Office products, including intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills - Experience achieving a high level of customer care in a customer-focused environment - Good communication, organisational and time-management skills - Good numeracy skills with attention to detail - To be educated to GCSE level, at a minimum, with five passes, including English and Maths The Benefits - Salary of circa £33,000 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays - Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, birthday leave, and optional private health cover - Other benefits as detailed in our client's generous and competitive benefits package This is a terrific opportunity for a motivated, detail-driven HR administrator with solid payroll experience to join our client's people-centred organisation. In return for your expertise, you will enjoy a supportive, hybrid working environment, strong wellbeing and people-first values, alongside the satisfaction of contributing to an organisation that exists to improve the world, while being genuinely invested in its people. So, if you want to take the next step in your career and join our client as their P&C Assistant, please apply via the button shown. The closing date for this role is 8th May 2026. Due to this recruitment being time sensitive, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. An immediate start will be available for the right candidate. Other organisations may call this role HR Assistant, HR Administrator, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Co-ordinator, Payroll Assistant, People Assistant, or People Co-ordinator. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Recruitment Consultant - Education (Primary Schools) Reading Town Centre - Reed Education Busy. Hot. Rewarding. If you love pace, people, and profit-this desk delivers easily £6k temp per week in the right hands . We're looking for a high-energy Recruitment Consultant to join our thriving Education team in Reading, focusing on Primary Schools . This is a genuinely hot desk with lots of active clients and candidates , plenty of warm relationships, and huge earning potential from day one. The Opportunity Walk into a super busy desk with strong existing billings Heavy account management focus (around 80% ) with loyal, long-term school clients 20% new business development for those who like to grow and shape their patch Fast-moving, people-heavy role- you'll be juggling plates , but the rewards are massive Recruit teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff into local primary schools This is a role for someone who thrives in a lively, collaborative, high-energy environment and enjoys being right at the heart of the action. What's In It for You? Base salary £27,500 - £38,000 (dependent on experience) Uncapped bonus - your success = your earnings Paid sabbaticals Lease electric car scheme Reduced working hours during the summer holidays Hybrid working - 1 day a week from home Clear, accelerated career progression The Environment Fun, busy, lively office right in Reading town centre Supportive, social, and high-performing team Part of Reed - a family-run business with strong values, long-term thinking, and real investment in your career This is a place where people stay, grow, and build impressive careers. About You Previous experience in recruitment , sales , or account management Confident managing multiple clients, candidates, and priorities at once Commercially minded and motivated by success and earnings Relationship-driven, organised, and resilient Passionate about delivering great service in a fast-paced environment Why Reed? At Reed, your career doesn't stall-it flourishes . You'll get autonomy, support, brilliant benefits, and the chance to be genuinely rewarded for how hard you work and how well you perform. Ready to step into a hot desk and make serious money in a role with purpose? Apply now and let's talk.

Assistant Category Manager - Visual Merchandising and Sun Location: Ruddington, Nottingham (Hybrid) Step into a role that blends commercial category management with visual merchandising expertise. As an Assistant Category Manager - Visual Merchandising and Sun, you'll support the delivery of category strategy, optimise product performance, and elevate the instore customer experience across the UK Optical Retail estate. Why This Role? Impact Across the Retail Estate Play a key role in driving category performance, product profitability and consistent visual merchandising standards. Strategic & Commercially Focused support assortment planning, lifecycle management, trading activity and new product launches. Collaborative Cross -Functional Working partner with Supply Chain, Store Operations, Marketing, Finance and field teams to deliver high-quality commercial execution. If you're commercially minded, analytical and ready to make a difference, this Assistant Category Manager role provides an exciting platform to shape performance. What's in It for You Hybrid working with occasional store and stakeholder visits Company pension Employee discount and referral programme Ownership of financial processes across a significant store portfolio Opportunity to drive commercial insight and influence business decisions A collaborative and supportive finance community What We're Looking For Analytical and confident decision-making skills Proficient in Microsoft 365 products, especially Excel. Strong communication and stakeholder management Experience coaching, supporting or developing others Previous experience of working in a category or visual merchandising role would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Include Support delivery of category strategy including assortment, pricing and lifecycle management. Drive weekly trading processes to maximise sales, margin and product performance. Lead elements of new product launches using strong project management and cross-functional coordination. Own planogram updates and space allocation across clusters to maximise productivity and brand experience. Create store communication, launch documents and support VM execution, refits and new store openings. Collaborate with Marketing and Supply Chain to align product flow and marketing material requirements. Line manage one direct report, providing coaching, development and regular support to ensure they achieve clear objectives. About Us EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in premium eyewear, home to brands like Ray-Ban, Persol, Oakley and luxury licensed collections including Chanel, Prada, Giorgio Armani and Burberry. Our UK retail network spans Sunglass Hut, David Clulow Opticians, Ray-Ban, Oakley and major department store concessions. Ready to help shape category and visual excellence across our retail estate? Let's make it happen.

Audit Manager Bristol £52,000 - £58,000 This rapidly growing Top 40 firm now have a requirement within their corporate audit team and individuals can be based from any of their offices in the South West, including Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth or Truro. This is a perfect role for an individual looking to step up from an Assistant Manager position or someone already in the role looking for a better work/life balance and culture. What's great about this Audit Manager role? Excellent work/life balance Hybrid and flexible working Sociable and friendly team Voted as one of the best firms to work in the South West Your role as an Audit Manager: Reporting directly to the senior management team, you will be responsible for control the delivery of audits across a wide range of clients. You will plan, manage and conduct audit field work and delegate work. You will support more junior members of the team and be involved in mentoring and training them. Carry out technical research and provide advice to clients and colleagues. You also will have involvement in presentation prep and business development for new wins. What you'll need to succeed: You must be ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience. Good level of knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards. Existing experience of managing a portfolio of corporate audit clients. A good management rapport to mentor the audit team. What next: To apply for this role please send your cv to As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Assistant Finance Manager - AVFC Warehouse, Birmingham Full-Time / Permanent £50000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. Overall, Purpose of the Role The candidate will business partner the General manager and their Heads of Department for the entirety of the Warehouse operation. You will perform a high-profile ownership role, developing skills in working collaboratively with client side, and internally across functions and other stakeholders. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to commercial activities undertaken whilst also taking the contract through a period of mobilisation. We are Levy We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world?s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and Excel London, we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Assistant Finance Manager - The Role PURPOSE: Commercial Support Effective business partnering with the onsite operations team, ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunities. The aim will be to support ops in delivering budgeted sales, PBIT and margin as well as delivering agreed returns for clients. Delivering pro-active financial analysis with summarised findings and recommendations to support decision making. This will involve making full use of the latest dashboards from E15 Insights covering sales, costs and managing relevant KPI's. Take ownership for the financial controls and processes for the operation which in includes weekly flash process, budget process, review of commercial initiatives, support of capex appraisals and emphasis on optimising working capital. PERFORMANCE Deliver analysis of key business reporting such as dashboards, month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, flash forecasts, client requests and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly/weekly reviews. Monitoring initiative delivery plans, challenging operational teams and where there is a risk to achievement, highlighting to senior stakeholders. Key metrics include GP%, Labour to Sales ratio and unit margin %. we have developed dashboards with E15 insights to help standardise and simplify reporting. You must use these and champion them within the business one of the key areas currently is labour % as we roll out new tech to make our venues more efficient. pricing is also vital - with inflation still an ongoing risk, we need to monitor our pricing to consumers (and SPH), hospitality charges and C&E Assist in training of finance/operational teams in the use of business reporting and KPIs to understand and improve their financial performance Populating monthly balance sheet document for review, escalating key risks and opportunities. Be responsible along with the Venue GM for the overseeing of the budgeting and forecasting process for the venue. Ensuring there is joined up and signed off process with the operational team Attend client finance meetings when required - reporting on their client return and dealing with any issues within the contract Be a part of future planning and strategic decision-making process PEOPLE: Relationship Management Working effectively as part of a team - both within finance and as part of the operational team Building relationships with key finance stakeholders Support the learning of finance personnel within the team and share knowledge/best practice What we're looking for Experience of partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of financial information Qualified Accountant or finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and a minimum of two years within a financial role. Experience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail Proficient in Excel Macros & VBA Experience of SAP and E15 / Power BI as analysis and reporting tools Strong commercial acumen Accountability & resilience There are a lot of competing requirements - need to be able to balance time and achieve tight deadlines Commercially astute and quick to work through the many deadlines required back-to-back through the year Attention to detail - ensuring the results and analysis presented is accurate and meaningful Ability to adapt to changing environments & circumstances Leadership Behaviours Able to build relationships with stakeholders (in Compass and with clients, Ops and Finance) in the right way - to be able to engage, interact and challenge in a way that gets the right outcome for the business An effective communicator with the ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically at all levels - to both finance and non-finance people Challenges constructively Works collaboratively and ethically Presenting detailed information in a succinct and clear way - often to non-finance people Know the detail Be data numerate and comfortable working with data to make data driven decisions - we have moved to data warehouses and dashboards as the way to drive the business. The individual must be comfortable with this. Understand the core drivers/issues and present in a way that is succinct and appropriate for the audience Assess opportunities What you'll get in return Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday of

Your new company You will be joining a well-established and respected public-sector organisation that plays a key role in maintaining and supporting essential regional infrastructure. Known for its structured processes, strong governance, and technical expertise, the organisation offers a professional and collaborative working environment where accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail are valued. Your new role As an Administrative Assistant (Technical Support Officer), you will provide essential administrative and technical support to officers working within a highways and infrastructure environment. This is a detail focused, process driven role, supporting the smooth running of technical services through effective data management and documentation control. Key responsibilities include: Updating and maintaining technical and historic records by sourcing documentation from multiple locations Ensuring accurate filing of documents within MasterGov and SharePoint Supporting the transition of records from legacy systems into current document management systems Assisting with the checking and processing of technical reports Producing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets to support technical and service data Responding to data enquiries from internal technicians and external material suppliers Supporting updates within GIS and other bespoke technical systems Managing and prioritising your own workload while adhering to service performance and health and safety requirements This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours across 3 set days per week, based on-site at a specialist highways laboratory. On-site attendance is contractual and must be fully committed to. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this position, you will bring: Proven experience in an administrative or technical support role Strong working knowledge of Office 365, particularly Excel Experience using databases or document management systems Confidence learning and using bespoke systems, such as GIS or similar platforms A highly organised and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your workload independently A full UK driving licence (Category B) Experience within highways, engineering, infrastructure, or a local authority setting would be highly beneficial. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive: A stable part-time working pattern offering a strong work-life balance The opportunity to work within a specialist technical environment A supportive, professional team and a well-structured organisation Valuable experience within a reputable public-sector organisation What you need to do now If you are an organised and detail-driven administrator who enjoys working with data, systems, and technical teams, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a professional setting.Apply now with your CV, including your availability, location, and salary expectations.Interviews will be held in person onsite. Suitable candidates will be reviewed as applications are received.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Trainee Lab Tech / Customer Service Assistant Are you a caring individual looking to start your career within Customer service with Specsavers? You've come to the right place. We aren't looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you've found your feet as a Customer Service Assistant, you don't just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our team We have a wonderful team dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. What's on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Salary up to £12.91 (experience dependent) 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off Full time - 40 hours per week including weekend working No late nights Pension contribution Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway Regular team events and team building evenings What we're looking for? If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a Trainee Optical Assistant.These include: Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers' lives easier Great teamwork A good initiative Confidence in using IT systems Excellent communication and listening skills Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new Able to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing we'll be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless). Find out more If you've got all these skills, we'd love for you to apply, but there's also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes: Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment Checked all the boxes? Now's the perfect time to apply!

Assistant Branch Manager- Leading Trade DistributorAre you a driven and experienced Supervisor / Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career? We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Branch Manager to join a leading distributor of products for the trade industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this could be the perfect role for you!What You'll Do:Lead branch operations: Support the Branch Manager in running the branch efficiently and providing leadership to the team.Build strong customer relationships: Understand customer needs and ensure repeat business by delivering outstanding service.Drive sales: Collaborate on the Sales Plan and take initiative to increase sales, ensuring all opportunities are maximised.Promote a safe work environment: Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to, creating a safe space for both staff and customers.What We're Looking For:Proven supervisory experience: Ideally in a trade, distribution, or retail environment.Customer-focused: Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with both customers and suppliers.Organisational skills: Able to ensure daily operations run smoothly and safely.Sales-driven: Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to driving branch sales.Leadership skills: Confident in managing a team and effectively resolving issues.Adaptability: Flexible, hard-working, and reliable with a commitment to excellence.Why Join Us?Career progression: This role offers fantastic career growth with unrivalled progression opportunities.Dynamic work environment: Join a thriving branch where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact.BenefitsQuarterly bonus schemeGreat, structured career progressionFull comprehensive trainingGenerous pensionStaff discountIf you're ready to step into a key leadership role and help drive the success of a top trade distributor, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take your career to the next level!Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Deputy Manager Retail Salisbury Salary up to £29,000 + Benefits Zachary Daniels is excited to be recruiting for a Deputy Store Manager position with a thriving retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing retail store, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Deputy Store Manager Benefits Earn up to £28,000 plus a performance-based bonus. Genuine opportunities to develop and progress within a successful retail business. Enjoy discounts on products. Work in a collaborative and positive environment where your contributions are valued. Key Responsibilities as a Deputy Store Manager Support the Store Manager to: Lead all aspects of retail store operations, ensuring success across sales, service, and team development. Drive sales performance, customer engagement, and profitability. Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team to deliver exceptional service. Oversee stock management, merchandising, and store presentation to company standards. Manage staff scheduling to maintain efficiency and service levels. Analyse store performance and report key metrics to senior management. Maintain high standards of compliance, health & safety, and operational excellence. What We're Looking For: Experience as a Deputy Store Manager or in a similar retail leadership role. A proven track record of achieving KPIs and driving commercial success. Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to make data-driven decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DeputyStore Manager looking to take on a new challenge within a thriving retail business. Whether your background is in fashion, lifestyle, homeware or another retail sector, we'd love to hear from you! Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time If you're interested in this Deputy Store Manager role, APPLY TODAY with your up-to-date CV! BH35933

Job Title: Board Administrator and CEO Office Support Location: London Salary : £16,200 - £18,000 per annum (FTE is £27,000 - £30,000 per annum) based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Part Time, Permanent Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced administrator with secretarial skills to act as the administrator for techUK's member Boards. The successful candidate will have strong secretarial and administrative skills, familiarity with senior relationship management, proficiency in MS Office, record keeping, good document drafting and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Tasks required in the board administrator role: Organise Main Board and Membership, Finance & Performance (MF&P) Board meetings (four each per year), including arranging one lunch and one dinner annually Take minutes for all Board and MF&P meetings, review minutes with the techUK CEO and CFO, and then with the Chairs of respective meetings Prepare scripts for Board Chairs and send to them in advance of meetings Send out board papers, ensuring timely distribution by coordinating and following up with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members Liaise with the SLT to draft agendas for board meetings Monitor the Company Secretary inbox and respond appropriately to any incoming emails Send nomination forms out for selected directors when requested Arrange Remuneration Committee meeting annually, including distribution of papers Organise Nomination Committee meeting twice a year, ensuring board papers are sent out in advance Liaise with marketing to ensure the website is kept up to date in terms of board members changes and ensuring biographies are current Coordinate with SME lead and marketing team to organise the timetable for the board elections, prepare the relevant forms, notify all successful candidates of the next steps in the process and inform unsuccessful candidates Obtain relevant information for new board members (headshot, bio, declaration of interest, personal details) ensure with Company Secretary they are registered with Companies House Annually obtain updated declarations of interest from each director Annually confirm with each director that there has been no change in home address for Companies House records Tasks required in the PA Support role: Support the CEO's PA in their tasks including; Managing CEO email accounts Handle incoming calls and postal correspondence for the executive office Coordinate and manage extensive travel arrangements for the CEO and as required by the Senior Leadership Team Process business expenses in line with company policies and guidelines Update and manage CRM database Arrange and provide support for business review meetings, team away days and internal/external events Coordinate internal and external meetings by reviewing schedules, identifying suitable times and communicating with external parties including government representatives to arrange meetings for the Senior Leadership Team Provide secretarial and administrative support to the rest of the Senior Management team as required The role reports to the CEO's PA for task management in the support role to the CEO office, and for professional and career management. The role additionally reports to the Company Secretary for Board administration guidance and task management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to self-motivate Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality Flexible, adaptable, able to work on own initiative with can-do-attitude Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, exercising sound judgement A proactive and adaptable approach to work Essential Knowledge and Experience Previous experience in EA/PA role supporting a CEO or similar An understanding of board governance and regulatory compliance Good working knowledge of Office 365 applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, and confident using digital systems, data, and documentation Strong diary management and organisational skills Experience in preparing board papers, minutes and agendas Desired Knowledge and Experience Experience supporting C-suite executives and boards Knowledge of company secretarial duties, statutory registers and Company House requirements Additional Information: This is a part-time role based out of techUK's London offices. This role is three days a week. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Board Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Administration Clerk, Board Support Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, EA to CEO, Personal Assistant, PA to CEO Business Administrator may also be considered.