The Company: Our client is amongst the UK's top 100 law firms, with over 50 partners and over 500 staff. They have achieved consistent and have grown organically. They strive to deliver an exceptional service at all times. They pride themselves on providing personal, practical and cost effective service to their clients The Job: We are delighted to be assisting our client with their requirement for click apply for full job details
May 19, 2024
Full time
The Company: Our client is amongst the UK's top 100 law firms, with over 50 partners and over 500 staff. They have achieved consistent and have grown organically. They strive to deliver an exceptional service at all times. They pride themselves on providing personal, practical and cost effective service to their clients The Job: We are delighted to be assisting our client with their requirement for click apply for full job details
The Company: Our client is amongst the UK's top 100 law firms, with over 50 partners and over 500 staff. They have achieved consistent and have grown organically. They strive to deliver an exceptional service at all times. They pride themselves on providing personal, practical and cost effective service to their clients The Job: We are delighted to be assisting our client with their requirement for click apply for full job details
May 19, 2024
Full time
The Company: Our client is amongst the UK's top 100 law firms, with over 50 partners and over 500 staff. They have achieved consistent and have grown organically. They strive to deliver an exceptional service at all times. They pride themselves on providing personal, practical and cost effective service to their clients The Job: We are delighted to be assisting our client with their requirement for click apply for full job details
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our site in Gloucester. As our Assistant Site Manager, you will help with the day-to-day delivery of site-based project or remedial work. You will assist in the control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification, and project objectives are met in full. You will assist and when required, deputise for the Site Manager to effectively motivate, support, and manage the site-based team to ensure that the required health, safety and environmental performance standards are achieved. To achieve the programme and quality requirements. To promote the importance of customer relationships to the site-based team to include directly employed and sub-contracted staff. Complete all relevant paperwork as required. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality CSCS Card Valid SMSTS Certificate Experience working on new build projects Experience in the management of Health and Safety Desirable NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate Valid LOLER certificate Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan Valid First Aid at Work Certificate Managing all aspects of the build process Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation More about the Assistant Site Manager role In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements. Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant. Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met. Ensure just in time material flow to trades. Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy. Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis. Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site. Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives. Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly. Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings. Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times. Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted. Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed. as required. Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures. In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk. Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action. as appropriate. Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company. In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day. Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy. Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings. Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times. In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate. Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations. Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me. Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care. Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads. Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards. Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification. In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis. Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC. Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company's customer service commitments. Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion. Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey. Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover. Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available. Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site-based staff and ensure points raised are acted on. Arrange and attend effective site-based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers. Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations. Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage. Manage the recruitment and induction of new employees in line with Company best practice guide. Conduct half yearly and annual appraisals with staff and liaise with Group HR to address development needs. Meet with your team members to discuss their progress on a regular, but not less that quarterly basis. Manage disciplinary and grievance situations in line with Company policy with assistance from Group HR. Manage and report all absences in accordance with Company policy. Monitor the performance and effectiveness of direct reports. Train, develop and coach direct reports. Ensure that employees are not discriminated against or harassed or bullied at any time. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
May 19, 2024
Full time
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our site in Gloucester. As our Assistant Site Manager, you will help with the day-to-day delivery of site-based project or remedial work. You will assist in the control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification, and project objectives are met in full. You will assist and when required, deputise for the Site Manager to effectively motivate, support, and manage the site-based team to ensure that the required health, safety and environmental performance standards are achieved. To achieve the programme and quality requirements. To promote the importance of customer relationships to the site-based team to include directly employed and sub-contracted staff. Complete all relevant paperwork as required. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality CSCS Card Valid SMSTS Certificate Experience working on new build projects Experience in the management of Health and Safety Desirable NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate Valid LOLER certificate Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan Valid First Aid at Work Certificate Managing all aspects of the build process Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation More about the Assistant Site Manager role In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements. Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant. Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met. Ensure just in time material flow to trades. Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy. Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis. Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site. Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives. Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly. Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings. Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times. Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required. Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted. Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed. as required. Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures. In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk. Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action. as appropriate. Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company. In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day. Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy. Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings. Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times. In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate. Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations. Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me. Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care. Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads. Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards. Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification. In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis. Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC. Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company's customer service commitments. Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion. Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey. Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover. Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available. Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site-based staff and ensure points raised are acted on. Arrange and attend effective site-based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers. Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations. Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage. Manage the recruitment and induction of new employees in line with Company best practice guide. Conduct half yearly and annual appraisals with staff and liaise with Group HR to address development needs. Meet with your team members to discuss their progress on a regular, but not less that quarterly basis. Manage disciplinary and grievance situations in line with Company policy with assistance from Group HR. Manage and report all absences in accordance with Company policy. Monitor the performance and effectiveness of direct reports. Train, develop and coach direct reports. Ensure that employees are not discriminated against or harassed or bullied at any time. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Office Assistant Location: Farnborough Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 Hours: Monday - Friday 39.5 hours per week, applied on a rota basis to cover earlier start and later finish times (7.30am earliest, 6.00pm latest) An award winning, Legal 500 ranked, full service law firm which is growing fast are seeking an Office Assistant to join their them, working within their Office Services team. You will be contributing to the smooth running of the practice. This role oversees the day-to-day running of the office, provides basic administration support and assists the reception team in providing a first-class client experience. The successful candidate will be working in a flexible, supportive and encouraging environment, offering competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits. Duties: Assisting receptionists with hosting visitors and providing refreshments. Working on the reception desk to handle incoming phone calls quickly and efficiently. Assisting with seminars and events in terms of meeting room layout changes, refreshment set up, receiving guests and post event clear up. Oversee the stock control of all stationary items. Ensure the office is kept tidy and presentable at all times. Assisting partners to open the post each morning and categorising the mail per department. Collecting post from each department each afternoon, franking the mail and scanning and recording any special deliveries. Keeping the kitchen and break-out areas clean and tidy throughout the day and fully stocked with all supplies. Ordering/shopping for all office consumables e.g. tea, coffee, squash, first aid supplies etc Providing administrative support to the Operations Team as required. Organising and setting-up of end of month drinks and other employee office events, to include ordering/shopping for supplies and assisting with general preparations. Person Specification: Good typing and keyboard skills, knowledge of Microsoft office / IT skills. Previous client / customer service experience. Strong interpersonal skills, good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload. Can work independently as well as collaboratively as part of team. Have a positive attitude and can-do approach.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Office Assistant Location: Farnborough Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 Hours: Monday - Friday 39.5 hours per week, applied on a rota basis to cover earlier start and later finish times (7.30am earliest, 6.00pm latest) An award winning, Legal 500 ranked, full service law firm which is growing fast are seeking an Office Assistant to join their them, working within their Office Services team. You will be contributing to the smooth running of the practice. This role oversees the day-to-day running of the office, provides basic administration support and assists the reception team in providing a first-class client experience. The successful candidate will be working in a flexible, supportive and encouraging environment, offering competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits. Duties: Assisting receptionists with hosting visitors and providing refreshments. Working on the reception desk to handle incoming phone calls quickly and efficiently. Assisting with seminars and events in terms of meeting room layout changes, refreshment set up, receiving guests and post event clear up. Oversee the stock control of all stationary items. Ensure the office is kept tidy and presentable at all times. Assisting partners to open the post each morning and categorising the mail per department. Collecting post from each department each afternoon, franking the mail and scanning and recording any special deliveries. Keeping the kitchen and break-out areas clean and tidy throughout the day and fully stocked with all supplies. Ordering/shopping for all office consumables e.g. tea, coffee, squash, first aid supplies etc Providing administrative support to the Operations Team as required. Organising and setting-up of end of month drinks and other employee office events, to include ordering/shopping for supplies and assisting with general preparations. Person Specification: Good typing and keyboard skills, knowledge of Microsoft office / IT skills. Previous client / customer service experience. Strong interpersonal skills, good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload. Can work independently as well as collaboratively as part of team. Have a positive attitude and can-do approach.
Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent? Join our team as an Emerging Talent Assistant Apprentice and play a vital role in identifying, supporting and developing our future lawyers. About CMS CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 79 offices in 45 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. About the Role Joining the award winning emerging talent team offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our talent. Collaborate with the business to help unlock the potential of our future talent. In this role you will be completing a Business Administration (Level 3) apprenticeship. You'll Support the acquisition process of all emerging talent programmes to ensure a smooth transition from academia to the workplace. Support with the relationships with law school, universities, colleges and schools to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation amongst potential candidates. Assist in the development and delivery of emerging talent training programs tailored to the needs of the client group and aligning them to the firm's strategic goals and values. Co-ordinating all emerging talent development and acquisition activities to ensure the smooth running of the team. Manage the quarterly emerging talent check-in process Monitor industry trends and best practice to help inform the emerging talent team of any new developments within the industry. Assisting and taking the lead on assessment days for emerging talent. Taking ownership of all emerging talent processes, including compliance, secondment and the Newly Qualified Solicitor process. First point of contact for all emerging talent related queries About You Qualifications and experience 3 GCSE's at grade 4+ (A-C) and above in any subject.GCSE Maths and English at grades 3+ (D or above).Must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject.Strong IT skills across major Microsoft Office applications, and experience in using databases or case management software Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and spoken Enthusiasm, prepared to take a hands on approach to managing their workload using their own initiative. Excellent proven organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and keep calm under pressure Team player with a positive attitude, willing to support the rest of the team Equal Opportunities At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent? Join our team as an Emerging Talent Assistant Apprentice and play a vital role in identifying, supporting and developing our future lawyers. About CMS CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 79 offices in 45 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. About the Role Joining the award winning emerging talent team offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our talent. Collaborate with the business to help unlock the potential of our future talent. In this role you will be completing a Business Administration (Level 3) apprenticeship. You'll Support the acquisition process of all emerging talent programmes to ensure a smooth transition from academia to the workplace. Support with the relationships with law school, universities, colleges and schools to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation amongst potential candidates. Assist in the development and delivery of emerging talent training programs tailored to the needs of the client group and aligning them to the firm's strategic goals and values. Co-ordinating all emerging talent development and acquisition activities to ensure the smooth running of the team. Manage the quarterly emerging talent check-in process Monitor industry trends and best practice to help inform the emerging talent team of any new developments within the industry. Assisting and taking the lead on assessment days for emerging talent. Taking ownership of all emerging talent processes, including compliance, secondment and the Newly Qualified Solicitor process. First point of contact for all emerging talent related queries About You Qualifications and experience 3 GCSE's at grade 4+ (A-C) and above in any subject.GCSE Maths and English at grades 3+ (D or above).Must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject.Strong IT skills across major Microsoft Office applications, and experience in using databases or case management software Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and spoken Enthusiasm, prepared to take a hands on approach to managing their workload using their own initiative. Excellent proven organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and keep calm under pressure Team player with a positive attitude, willing to support the rest of the team Equal Opportunities At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Are you looking for a more rewarding role that you can start immediately? Would you like to build something for yourself which allows you to work from home and choose working hours to fit around you? If this is you, My VA Business could help you on your journey. We show you how to use your existing skills to build your own successful Virtual Assistant business, working from home, with our complete step-by-step programme. There's no self-employment experience required to be a virtual assistant and you can create a business that's tailored specifically to your lifestyle and needs. At My VA Business We're straightforward and transparent and we offer ongoing support if you need it, as well as a community of other VAs to connect with. What kind of work do Virtual Assistants do? Virtual Assistants can offer a range of administrator services, and as your own boss, you can choose exactly the type of work you'll do: Some examples of VA services you might offer include: General Admin Diary Management Travel Booking Inbox Management Project Management / Support Customer Service Research If you have specific experience, you might also choose to offer a more specialised service (and in some cases gain a higher rate), such as: Marketing Tech / IT Bookkeeping Social Media Management Transcription Medical / Legal Translation What can starting your own VA business do for you? Freedom over the hours you work A better work-life balance - whatever that means to you Financial freedom - VAs charge on average £30/hour No wasted time commuting (working from home) You might have experience in a role like (not essential) Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Administrator Marketing Compliance Business Analyst Bookkeeper Copywriter Project Manager Why should you create your business with our VA programme? We've helped hundreds of people change course and set up successful Virtual Assistant businesses, using their existing skills to build their own brand. You don't need Personal Assistant (PA) experience. We feel passionately that you should have choice and freedom when running your Virtual Assistant business so that you can make it your own. You choose your hours, you pick the work you do and importantly, you decide which clients you want to work with. There are so many benefits of running a VA business that's 100% yours - unlike a franchise model, we don't charge hefty upfront fees or expect you to share a percentage of your ongoing income. Our programme is low cost at just a few hundred pounds and packed full of value. If you consider that the average hourly rate for a VA in the UK is £30 and an average client might use you for 20 hours a month, you should get your initial investment back within just one month of working with your first client. You're probably wondering how you'll get clients We've been doing it since 2005 so we know what works and what doesn't. Getting clients is the main focus of our programme - we show you proven ways to get the right type of clients who'll appreciate you, and who you'll love working with. So, what next if you think you have the makings of a great VA? Our step-by-step FAB-VA programme provides all the guidance and video support you need to build a successful VA business from scratch. The guesswork has been removed to save you both time and money, take a look at our website to see how others have found it. The programme can fit around your current circumstances, and you can continue to work until you've started onboarding your own clients. Some people even choose to permanently run their VA business alongside a part-time job. We show you realistic earning potential in years 1 & 2 in our webinar about becoming a Virtual Assistant. We encourage you to watch this video now so you can decide if being a VA is right for you. Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application on our website and access the webinar.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a more rewarding role that you can start immediately? Would you like to build something for yourself which allows you to work from home and choose working hours to fit around you? If this is you, My VA Business could help you on your journey. We show you how to use your existing skills to build your own successful Virtual Assistant business, working from home, with our complete step-by-step programme. There's no self-employment experience required to be a virtual assistant and you can create a business that's tailored specifically to your lifestyle and needs. At My VA Business We're straightforward and transparent and we offer ongoing support if you need it, as well as a community of other VAs to connect with. What kind of work do Virtual Assistants do? Virtual Assistants can offer a range of administrator services, and as your own boss, you can choose exactly the type of work you'll do: Some examples of VA services you might offer include: General Admin Diary Management Travel Booking Inbox Management Project Management / Support Customer Service Research If you have specific experience, you might also choose to offer a more specialised service (and in some cases gain a higher rate), such as: Marketing Tech / IT Bookkeeping Social Media Management Transcription Medical / Legal Translation What can starting your own VA business do for you? Freedom over the hours you work A better work-life balance - whatever that means to you Financial freedom - VAs charge on average £30/hour No wasted time commuting (working from home) You might have experience in a role like (not essential) Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Administrator Marketing Compliance Business Analyst Bookkeeper Copywriter Project Manager Why should you create your business with our VA programme? We've helped hundreds of people change course and set up successful Virtual Assistant businesses, using their existing skills to build their own brand. You don't need Personal Assistant (PA) experience. We feel passionately that you should have choice and freedom when running your Virtual Assistant business so that you can make it your own. You choose your hours, you pick the work you do and importantly, you decide which clients you want to work with. There are so many benefits of running a VA business that's 100% yours - unlike a franchise model, we don't charge hefty upfront fees or expect you to share a percentage of your ongoing income. Our programme is low cost at just a few hundred pounds and packed full of value. If you consider that the average hourly rate for a VA in the UK is £30 and an average client might use you for 20 hours a month, you should get your initial investment back within just one month of working with your first client. You're probably wondering how you'll get clients We've been doing it since 2005 so we know what works and what doesn't. Getting clients is the main focus of our programme - we show you proven ways to get the right type of clients who'll appreciate you, and who you'll love working with. So, what next if you think you have the makings of a great VA? Our step-by-step FAB-VA programme provides all the guidance and video support you need to build a successful VA business from scratch. The guesswork has been removed to save you both time and money, take a look at our website to see how others have found it. The programme can fit around your current circumstances, and you can continue to work until you've started onboarding your own clients. Some people even choose to permanently run their VA business alongside a part-time job. We show you realistic earning potential in years 1 & 2 in our webinar about becoming a Virtual Assistant. We encourage you to watch this video now so you can decide if being a VA is right for you. Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application on our website and access the webinar.
Purpose of the Job: To complete social care assessments and undertake casework of residents in the community and other care settings. To commission care services according to assessment outcomes and eligibility in relation to the Care Act. To participate in the duty rota - this is the single point of contact for referrals for Adult Social Care. Where necessary undertake crisis intervention where enquiries indicate the need for immediate risk management. Main Responsibilities: To carry out home visits and consult with service users, carers, and relevant agencies and professionals. To alert the Registered Care Manager to any safeguarding concerns. To ensure assessments and support plans are carried out in a person-centered and outcome-focused way. To advise on the use of personal budgets and direct payments. Where appropriate, to assist customers to maximise their independence. To undertake any necessary adjustments or to cease care packages by both the organization's Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidance and the needs of the service user. To make any necessary arrangements for the implementation of changes in service provision. To commission and make arrangements for the provision of new services when needed or refer to other appropriate agencies. To maintain efficient and effective liaison with all Departmental Staff and other Independent and Voluntary Agencies. To maintain accurate case records and to prepare any required reports. To maintain accurate statistical data and the Department's computerized information system. To work within and contribute to the development of departmental and team procedures and policies. To participate in regular supervision and the Appraisal process and attend training as required. Attend and participate in relevant staff and service meetings. In all of the above to undertake practice in an anti-discriminatory and anti oppressive manner. Any other duties as directed by your line manager, Director or as agreed with the Senior Management Group. To act by the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct and the organization's Values, recognizing the duty of all public sector employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law. Duties And Responsibilities Objectives To ensure that agreed quality assurance initiatives are implemented within the home. Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities to ensure satisfactory standards are maintained To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the homecare services with 24-hour responsibility for the care of the Service users. To be the Information Governance Lead for their home and to work in collaboration with the Company's Information Governance Lead, being accountable to the Senior Operations Team. To provide improvement, independence, and choice for Service Users, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times. To manage the effective use of resources and maintain high levels of occupancy. To comply with all regulatory requirements at all times and in particular the Regulations for the Registration and Inspection of the services. To ensure policy and procedures are implemented and understood by all the staff to ensure the highest standard of care. Leadership To provide leadership to all staff to deliver the highest possible quality of care within a safe working and living environment. To be a good model for all employees, being approachable and providing a regular presence on the "shop floor" as well as being consistent in all actions and decisions. To set and maintain clear standards within the service in line with the Verity Healthcare quality assessment tool. To ensure that staff selection processes for all applied thoroughly and that all candidates are treated professionally. To ensure all staff maintain the registration with their national bodies. To develop a culture of continuous quality improvement using the framework of clinical governance. To maintain a comprehensive induction process for all new employees to ensure they are effectively introduced to the Service, the Service Users, and good practices within their first week. To ensure that NMC and Care Assistants and Support Worker's codes of professional conduct and guidelines relating to professional practices are followed at all times. Take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional, competent and high-quality care. To conduct regular reviews with new employees during their probationary period and to always conduct a three-monthly review to confirm the appointment or extend the probation period. To ensure all staff are annually appraised and that required standards of performance are being achieved, to manage under-performance through objective setting and regular reviews, and that regular supervisions occur in line with company policy. To ensure complaints and suggestions are positively actioned and dealt with correctly. To identify individual training needs in line with the organization's objectives and the employee's performance, arranging training and evaluating their effectiveness, and ensuring that staff has completed the required training each year. To hold regular staff, Service Users, and stake holders meetings to provide and receive feedback, and administer the questionnaires provided as part of the company's. Quality Assurance Systems. Care Practice To ensure that all Service Users have an up-to-date care plan, which is regularly evaluated and actively involves Service Users in the preparation. Ensure all risks associated with care e.g. moving and handling, mobility, challenging behavior, and skin care are identified and correctly actioned. To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by all staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological, and emotional needs of the Service User are recognized, assessed, and met. To ensure the Service and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and that service users are empowered to make choices where able and where not best interest decisions are made on their behalf involving all those necessary. To ensure the Service is compliant with DoLS legislation. To ensure that there is a regular program of activities, which are arranged in line with the Service Users' needs. To ensure the Service Users receive a pleasant nutritional diet. To ensure an active named nurse and key worker key worker system for all the Service Users. To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of CQC/Funding Authorities. To arrange regular reviews with Social Workers, Service Users, Relatives, and Key Workers. To conduct a pre-admission assessment for all potential Service Users. To meet professional and legal responsibilities with regard to the storage, handling, and administration of drugs. Ensure the protection and safety of Service Users at all times, which requires conducting regular health and safety checks and checks that the call bell system and the fire alarm systems are always fully functional. General Management To understand the legal requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Regulations and other legislations and ensure the Service complies with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, and whatever legislation or relevant standards that may be in force at any time. To personally have a full understanding and working knowledge of all Verity Healthcare policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times. To be responsible for completing the staff rota and ensuring that the staffing ratio meets the needs of the Service Users. Ensure that all annual leave requests are coordinated to prevent disruption in the Service. To control sickness absence by always conducting back-to-work interviews and correctly applying company policy. To carry out the duties of "The Responsible Officer" and ensure that the service compiles with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health & safety, and fire regulations). To meet professional and legal responsibilities with Health and Safety issues and ensure that all monitoring requirements are met. To Promote a positive customer care-orientated environment and ensure all staff are familiar with the company complaints procedure To remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. To participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff. To liaise effectively with Head Office Departments, building good working relationships, as required for the good operation of the Service. Ensure that all Service Users have a copy of the terms and conditions of care and that all the necessary funding documents are completed. To enable service users to control their own financial affairs, where possible. To ensure that all Service Users' finances are controlled and up-to-date accurate records are kept of all transactions, the financial control of their affairs must be undertaken with total accuracy and security. To ensure the security and confidentially of records and information relating to the service. Ensure that staff hours are recorded and sent to payroll on time. . click apply for full job details
May 18, 2024
Full time
Purpose of the Job: To complete social care assessments and undertake casework of residents in the community and other care settings. To commission care services according to assessment outcomes and eligibility in relation to the Care Act. To participate in the duty rota - this is the single point of contact for referrals for Adult Social Care. Where necessary undertake crisis intervention where enquiries indicate the need for immediate risk management. Main Responsibilities: To carry out home visits and consult with service users, carers, and relevant agencies and professionals. To alert the Registered Care Manager to any safeguarding concerns. To ensure assessments and support plans are carried out in a person-centered and outcome-focused way. To advise on the use of personal budgets and direct payments. Where appropriate, to assist customers to maximise their independence. To undertake any necessary adjustments or to cease care packages by both the organization's Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidance and the needs of the service user. To make any necessary arrangements for the implementation of changes in service provision. To commission and make arrangements for the provision of new services when needed or refer to other appropriate agencies. To maintain efficient and effective liaison with all Departmental Staff and other Independent and Voluntary Agencies. To maintain accurate case records and to prepare any required reports. To maintain accurate statistical data and the Department's computerized information system. To work within and contribute to the development of departmental and team procedures and policies. To participate in regular supervision and the Appraisal process and attend training as required. Attend and participate in relevant staff and service meetings. In all of the above to undertake practice in an anti-discriminatory and anti oppressive manner. Any other duties as directed by your line manager, Director or as agreed with the Senior Management Group. To act by the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct and the organization's Values, recognizing the duty of all public sector employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law. Duties And Responsibilities Objectives To ensure that agreed quality assurance initiatives are implemented within the home. Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities to ensure satisfactory standards are maintained To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the homecare services with 24-hour responsibility for the care of the Service users. To be the Information Governance Lead for their home and to work in collaboration with the Company's Information Governance Lead, being accountable to the Senior Operations Team. To provide improvement, independence, and choice for Service Users, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times. To manage the effective use of resources and maintain high levels of occupancy. To comply with all regulatory requirements at all times and in particular the Regulations for the Registration and Inspection of the services. To ensure policy and procedures are implemented and understood by all the staff to ensure the highest standard of care. Leadership To provide leadership to all staff to deliver the highest possible quality of care within a safe working and living environment. To be a good model for all employees, being approachable and providing a regular presence on the "shop floor" as well as being consistent in all actions and decisions. To set and maintain clear standards within the service in line with the Verity Healthcare quality assessment tool. To ensure that staff selection processes for all applied thoroughly and that all candidates are treated professionally. To ensure all staff maintain the registration with their national bodies. To develop a culture of continuous quality improvement using the framework of clinical governance. To maintain a comprehensive induction process for all new employees to ensure they are effectively introduced to the Service, the Service Users, and good practices within their first week. To ensure that NMC and Care Assistants and Support Worker's codes of professional conduct and guidelines relating to professional practices are followed at all times. Take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional, competent and high-quality care. To conduct regular reviews with new employees during their probationary period and to always conduct a three-monthly review to confirm the appointment or extend the probation period. To ensure all staff are annually appraised and that required standards of performance are being achieved, to manage under-performance through objective setting and regular reviews, and that regular supervisions occur in line with company policy. To ensure complaints and suggestions are positively actioned and dealt with correctly. To identify individual training needs in line with the organization's objectives and the employee's performance, arranging training and evaluating their effectiveness, and ensuring that staff has completed the required training each year. To hold regular staff, Service Users, and stake holders meetings to provide and receive feedback, and administer the questionnaires provided as part of the company's. Quality Assurance Systems. Care Practice To ensure that all Service Users have an up-to-date care plan, which is regularly evaluated and actively involves Service Users in the preparation. Ensure all risks associated with care e.g. moving and handling, mobility, challenging behavior, and skin care are identified and correctly actioned. To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by all staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological, and emotional needs of the Service User are recognized, assessed, and met. To ensure the Service and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and that service users are empowered to make choices where able and where not best interest decisions are made on their behalf involving all those necessary. To ensure the Service is compliant with DoLS legislation. To ensure that there is a regular program of activities, which are arranged in line with the Service Users' needs. To ensure the Service Users receive a pleasant nutritional diet. To ensure an active named nurse and key worker key worker system for all the Service Users. To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of CQC/Funding Authorities. To arrange regular reviews with Social Workers, Service Users, Relatives, and Key Workers. To conduct a pre-admission assessment for all potential Service Users. To meet professional and legal responsibilities with regard to the storage, handling, and administration of drugs. Ensure the protection and safety of Service Users at all times, which requires conducting regular health and safety checks and checks that the call bell system and the fire alarm systems are always fully functional. General Management To understand the legal requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Regulations and other legislations and ensure the Service complies with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, and whatever legislation or relevant standards that may be in force at any time. To personally have a full understanding and working knowledge of all Verity Healthcare policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times. To be responsible for completing the staff rota and ensuring that the staffing ratio meets the needs of the Service Users. Ensure that all annual leave requests are coordinated to prevent disruption in the Service. To control sickness absence by always conducting back-to-work interviews and correctly applying company policy. To carry out the duties of "The Responsible Officer" and ensure that the service compiles with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health & safety, and fire regulations). To meet professional and legal responsibilities with Health and Safety issues and ensure that all monitoring requirements are met. To Promote a positive customer care-orientated environment and ensure all staff are familiar with the company complaints procedure To remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. To participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff. To liaise effectively with Head Office Departments, building good working relationships, as required for the good operation of the Service. Ensure that all Service Users have a copy of the terms and conditions of care and that all the necessary funding documents are completed. To enable service users to control their own financial affairs, where possible. To ensure that all Service Users' finances are controlled and up-to-date accurate records are kept of all transactions, the financial control of their affairs must be undertaken with total accuracy and security. To ensure the security and confidentially of records and information relating to the service. Ensure that staff hours are recorded and sent to payroll on time. . click apply for full job details
LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY READING SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000) Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities. Role Responsibilities The incoming Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions. You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for: Opening and closing of files Local Searches Maintenance of files Associated administrative duties Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents Person specification Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years. Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Outstanding client care skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communicator Collaborative Organised Ambitious Benefits and Rewards The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including: Potential Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year Social events Ongoing development opportunities
May 18, 2024
Full time
LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY READING SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000) Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities. Role Responsibilities The incoming Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions. You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for: Opening and closing of files Local Searches Maintenance of files Associated administrative duties Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents Person specification Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years. Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Outstanding client care skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communicator Collaborative Organised Ambitious Benefits and Rewards The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including: Potential Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year Social events Ongoing development opportunities
Micheldever have an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR Business Partner with experience of operating at both a strategic and operational level, to drive improved people metrics and deliver people plans to improve business performance. You will partner with key stakeholders to support with delivery of the business and people agenda, as well as supporting with day to day HR activities such as ER casework and recruitment. Location: working remotely, will require multi-site travel across the South of the UK, with occasional visits to our head office near Winchester Must have: Full UK driving licence Salary: up to £50K DOE, 5% bonus, car or car allowance £485 pm Benefits: Staff Discount, Retails Vouchers, Life Insurance, Pension (see full list below) About the role Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, partnering with the regional leadership team Produce and analyse Management Information (MI) to identify trends and areas of focus, supporting with the development and delivery of strategies to improve metrics Provide day to day leadership and guidance on business and people related matters Work with the HR Service Team, provide coaching and support with ER cases Develop and deliver plans to improve Employee Engagement Support the performance review, annual pay review and bonus processes Lead on Succession Planning and organisational change activity Ensure all policies, procedures and employment contracts are legally compliant and aligned to business requirements Ensure consistent application of policy and procedures across the organisation Work with L&D to develop and deliver training to managers Work closely with recruitment to support on business-critical positions Ensure a consistent and excellent onboarding experience for new employees About You CIPD qualified HR Business Partnering experience at a strategic level is essential to this role A sound up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation Experience with and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. A persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills are essential with the ability to build effective working relationships, influencing, guiding, supporting and coaching Experience in the management of complex ER cases Experience of working in the Retail sector would be advantageous Operationally focused with the ability to think strategically A persuasive person who is able to constructively challenge, support, guide and influence Why join Micheldever? Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) was founded in 1972 as a part-time venture providing car servicing and tyres. Today, Micheldever Group is the fastest growing wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tyres in the UK, selling six million tyres nationwide, (20 percent of the total UK market) and employing approximately 2100 employees, companywide. To support this business, we have built a wholesale distribution network of 14 sites around the UK supplying over 6,000 retailers and our own retail chain Protyre which is consistently growing. This is achieved by skilled, focused and determined teams across 1 central distribution and 13 warehouse operations nationwide. Protyre is the UKs fastest growing supplier and fitter of tyres and automotive services, fitting over 1 million tyres every year through our fast-fit centres. We offer a wide variety of careers from Administrative to Mechanical, Digital to Financial and many other exciting roles within the motor industry. Protyre is the retail branch of The Micheldever Group. Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS). What we offer: We are committed to developing individuals who demonstrate the ambition and drive to develop within our business. Benefits include employee discounts on servicing, MOT and tyres. Finder's fee, Life Insurance, Pension, a great variety of Retail vouchers, Staff Rates, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday option, Flu Jab, Employee Assistant Program, Long Service Recognition, Enhance Maternity and Paternity payments, Cycle to Work, Charity Match.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Micheldever have an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR Business Partner with experience of operating at both a strategic and operational level, to drive improved people metrics and deliver people plans to improve business performance. You will partner with key stakeholders to support with delivery of the business and people agenda, as well as supporting with day to day HR activities such as ER casework and recruitment. Location: working remotely, will require multi-site travel across the South of the UK, with occasional visits to our head office near Winchester Must have: Full UK driving licence Salary: up to £50K DOE, 5% bonus, car or car allowance £485 pm Benefits: Staff Discount, Retails Vouchers, Life Insurance, Pension (see full list below) About the role Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, partnering with the regional leadership team Produce and analyse Management Information (MI) to identify trends and areas of focus, supporting with the development and delivery of strategies to improve metrics Provide day to day leadership and guidance on business and people related matters Work with the HR Service Team, provide coaching and support with ER cases Develop and deliver plans to improve Employee Engagement Support the performance review, annual pay review and bonus processes Lead on Succession Planning and organisational change activity Ensure all policies, procedures and employment contracts are legally compliant and aligned to business requirements Ensure consistent application of policy and procedures across the organisation Work with L&D to develop and deliver training to managers Work closely with recruitment to support on business-critical positions Ensure a consistent and excellent onboarding experience for new employees About You CIPD qualified HR Business Partnering experience at a strategic level is essential to this role A sound up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation Experience with and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. A persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills are essential with the ability to build effective working relationships, influencing, guiding, supporting and coaching Experience in the management of complex ER cases Experience of working in the Retail sector would be advantageous Operationally focused with the ability to think strategically A persuasive person who is able to constructively challenge, support, guide and influence Why join Micheldever? Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) was founded in 1972 as a part-time venture providing car servicing and tyres. Today, Micheldever Group is the fastest growing wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tyres in the UK, selling six million tyres nationwide, (20 percent of the total UK market) and employing approximately 2100 employees, companywide. To support this business, we have built a wholesale distribution network of 14 sites around the UK supplying over 6,000 retailers and our own retail chain Protyre which is consistently growing. This is achieved by skilled, focused and determined teams across 1 central distribution and 13 warehouse operations nationwide. Protyre is the UKs fastest growing supplier and fitter of tyres and automotive services, fitting over 1 million tyres every year through our fast-fit centres. We offer a wide variety of careers from Administrative to Mechanical, Digital to Financial and many other exciting roles within the motor industry. Protyre is the retail branch of The Micheldever Group. Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS). What we offer: We are committed to developing individuals who demonstrate the ambition and drive to develop within our business. Benefits include employee discounts on servicing, MOT and tyres. Finder's fee, Life Insurance, Pension, a great variety of Retail vouchers, Staff Rates, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday option, Flu Jab, Employee Assistant Program, Long Service Recognition, Enhance Maternity and Paternity payments, Cycle to Work, Charity Match.
The role of PA is to provide support/cover within the Administration team. A resourceful and flexible approach is required. The person is to be able to work on their own initiative, be self-motivated and proactive. The position requires a high degree of flexibility, responsibility, discretion and confidentiality, particularly when providing PA support/cover within the team. The PA is responsible for carrying out the following duties Responsibilities Provide flexible cover and support within the Administration team. This can be covering booked annual leave or short notice sickness cover. Be available as a point of contact for queries within and regarding the Administration team Assist the Head of Administration with various ad hoc projects Undertake general office administration duties as required Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required When providing cover/support to the Administration team: Manage diaries using initiative to make considered judgements when juggling multiple demands/changing priorities Act as the internal and external first point of contact for studio heads/deputy studio heads/partners, gatekeeping as required Effectively and efficiently manage telephone calls, emails and other correspondence on behalf of the studios heads/deputy studio heads/partners, diverting correspondence to other staff where appropriate and replying on behalf of or researching, preparing information and drafting replies on behalf of the studio heads/deputy studio heads Anticipate and initiate follow up correspondence after meetings and events Anticipate and initiate weekly reports on behalf of Studio Head for discussion at meetings Co-ordinate and attend weekly Partners meetings agenda preparation follow up notes assist with follow up as required Effectively and efficiently manage meeting arrangements including room bookings, catering requirements, logistics, presentation set up and presentation material Co-ordinate and meet regularly with Administration Assistants to ensure appropriate secretarial administrative support for Partners, project teams and projects on behalf of the Studio Provide administrative support including management of expenses and filing, typing and editing documents Co-ordinate complex travel arrangements for UK and international travel including passport and visa assistance as required Undertake research as requested/directed by the studio heads/deputy heads/partners Suggest and implement new initiatives to support the development of the role as required Maintain open and effective working relationships with senior management and colleagues Regular liaison with other departments to ensure housekeeping policy and general office standards are maintained Flexibility and cover as required Ensure that all tasks/duties are carried out Undertake other ad hoc duties as required Able to demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the role Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based Demonstrated experience of complex diary and travel management Demonstrated experience of working on confidential matters, using tact and discretion Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Fluent English, spoken and written is essential Smart and professional dress and personal presentation at all times, acting as an ambassador. Professional, confident, courteous and helpful manner Punctual and reliable Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently Excellent written and verbal communication skills - articulate and diplomatic manner Excellent organisational skills Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach Flexible attitude Ability to work independently and as part of an effective team Ensure that discretion is exercised when dealing with sensitive information and enquiries, and to ensure that appropriate confidentiality is maintained at all times Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of management and staff both internally and externally Thorough knowledge of, and compliance, with secretarial administrative procedures and standards Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail Self-motivation and ability to take responsibility Commitment to maintaining and promoting high standards of the role Empathy with a creative environment
May 18, 2024
Full time
The role of PA is to provide support/cover within the Administration team. A resourceful and flexible approach is required. The person is to be able to work on their own initiative, be self-motivated and proactive. The position requires a high degree of flexibility, responsibility, discretion and confidentiality, particularly when providing PA support/cover within the team. The PA is responsible for carrying out the following duties Responsibilities Provide flexible cover and support within the Administration team. This can be covering booked annual leave or short notice sickness cover. Be available as a point of contact for queries within and regarding the Administration team Assist the Head of Administration with various ad hoc projects Undertake general office administration duties as required Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required When providing cover/support to the Administration team: Manage diaries using initiative to make considered judgements when juggling multiple demands/changing priorities Act as the internal and external first point of contact for studio heads/deputy studio heads/partners, gatekeeping as required Effectively and efficiently manage telephone calls, emails and other correspondence on behalf of the studios heads/deputy studio heads/partners, diverting correspondence to other staff where appropriate and replying on behalf of or researching, preparing information and drafting replies on behalf of the studio heads/deputy studio heads Anticipate and initiate follow up correspondence after meetings and events Anticipate and initiate weekly reports on behalf of Studio Head for discussion at meetings Co-ordinate and attend weekly Partners meetings agenda preparation follow up notes assist with follow up as required Effectively and efficiently manage meeting arrangements including room bookings, catering requirements, logistics, presentation set up and presentation material Co-ordinate and meet regularly with Administration Assistants to ensure appropriate secretarial administrative support for Partners, project teams and projects on behalf of the Studio Provide administrative support including management of expenses and filing, typing and editing documents Co-ordinate complex travel arrangements for UK and international travel including passport and visa assistance as required Undertake research as requested/directed by the studio heads/deputy heads/partners Suggest and implement new initiatives to support the development of the role as required Maintain open and effective working relationships with senior management and colleagues Regular liaison with other departments to ensure housekeeping policy and general office standards are maintained Flexibility and cover as required Ensure that all tasks/duties are carried out Undertake other ad hoc duties as required Able to demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the role Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based Demonstrated experience of complex diary and travel management Demonstrated experience of working on confidential matters, using tact and discretion Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Fluent English, spoken and written is essential Smart and professional dress and personal presentation at all times, acting as an ambassador. Professional, confident, courteous and helpful manner Punctual and reliable Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently Excellent written and verbal communication skills - articulate and diplomatic manner Excellent organisational skills Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach Flexible attitude Ability to work independently and as part of an effective team Ensure that discretion is exercised when dealing with sensitive information and enquiries, and to ensure that appropriate confidentiality is maintained at all times Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of management and staff both internally and externally Thorough knowledge of, and compliance, with secretarial administrative procedures and standards Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail Self-motivation and ability to take responsibility Commitment to maintaining and promoting high standards of the role Empathy with a creative environment
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation Location: Harrow Council Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council Contract Type: Ongoing temporary assignment Hours of Work: 36 hours Overview of Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation Pertemps offers an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and motivated Legal Assistant specializing in civil litigation matters. The role comes with a competitive pay rate ranging from 15.39 to 18.21 per hour. Additional benefits include excellent training, support for career development, and 21 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays). Main Purpose of Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation: " Undertake complex work with minimal supervision in civil and criminal litigation, as well as children's and adults' social care and education matters. " Handle routine cases in these areas, ensuring appropriate minimal supervision. " Collaborate with HB Public Law Limited, an Alternative Business Structure established by Harrow Council to provide legal services to third-party organizations. " Ensure that services are responsive to corporate and customer requirements, offer value for money, and comply with Lexcel standards. Qualifications and Experience for the Successful Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation: " Hold an LPC (essential). " Be educated to degree standard or equivalent in law, or hold a recognised qualification in law, or be studying for a recognised legal qualification, or have substantial experience of working in a legal environment in lieu of qualification. " Knowledge and understanding of English Law, practice and procedure in public law and an interest in local authority legal work. " Strong team player with the ability to contribute positively to a team. " Ability to provide written and oral legal advice and guidance to officers and clients. " Opportunity to hold your own cases, and work on complex cases with senior lawyers. " Excellent MS Office skills. About us For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. " The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting (url removed)/fpn
May 18, 2024
Seasonal
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation Location: Harrow Council Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council Contract Type: Ongoing temporary assignment Hours of Work: 36 hours Overview of Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation Pertemps offers an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and motivated Legal Assistant specializing in civil litigation matters. The role comes with a competitive pay rate ranging from 15.39 to 18.21 per hour. Additional benefits include excellent training, support for career development, and 21 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays). Main Purpose of Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation: " Undertake complex work with minimal supervision in civil and criminal litigation, as well as children's and adults' social care and education matters. " Handle routine cases in these areas, ensuring appropriate minimal supervision. " Collaborate with HB Public Law Limited, an Alternative Business Structure established by Harrow Council to provide legal services to third-party organizations. " Ensure that services are responsive to corporate and customer requirements, offer value for money, and comply with Lexcel standards. Qualifications and Experience for the Successful Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation: " Hold an LPC (essential). " Be educated to degree standard or equivalent in law, or hold a recognised qualification in law, or be studying for a recognised legal qualification, or have substantial experience of working in a legal environment in lieu of qualification. " Knowledge and understanding of English Law, practice and procedure in public law and an interest in local authority legal work. " Strong team player with the ability to contribute positively to a team. " Ability to provide written and oral legal advice and guidance to officers and clients. " Opportunity to hold your own cases, and work on complex cases with senior lawyers. " Excellent MS Office skills. About us For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. " The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting (url removed)/fpn
Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: 24,750 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Ready to step into the legal world? Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. What we offer you: With 80 current Trainee Solicitors, our Personal Injury Paralegal Graduate Scheme is the ultimate first step to becoming qualified! As a Paralegal you can progress to your Training Contract in just 6-18 months Qualify via LPC or SQE degree apprenticeship 14 weeks of advanced and tailored training to ensure you're a successful Paralegal Three appraisals per year and weekly sessions with your supervisor to guide you The best part? You get to work in Personal Injury Law to see if it is the right fit for you. Who are we looking for? Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent) Full-time availability is required from 1st July 2024 and no holidays are booked for the first 12 weeks. No legal work experience necessary Salary, Hours & Benefits Salary - 24,750 per annum. Hours - 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday Hybrid Working - 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation Holidays - 23 days of holiday a year, rising to 26 days + a day off for your birthday after two years of service Benefits - Lots of benefits like holiday buyback, death in service, free fruit, Employee Assistant Programme, paid social events Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Closing date: Monday 24th June 2024 We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Person Injury will also be considered for this role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: 24,750 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Ready to step into the legal world? Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. What we offer you: With 80 current Trainee Solicitors, our Personal Injury Paralegal Graduate Scheme is the ultimate first step to becoming qualified! As a Paralegal you can progress to your Training Contract in just 6-18 months Qualify via LPC or SQE degree apprenticeship 14 weeks of advanced and tailored training to ensure you're a successful Paralegal Three appraisals per year and weekly sessions with your supervisor to guide you The best part? You get to work in Personal Injury Law to see if it is the right fit for you. Who are we looking for? Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent) Full-time availability is required from 1st July 2024 and no holidays are booked for the first 12 weeks. No legal work experience necessary Salary, Hours & Benefits Salary - 24,750 per annum. Hours - 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday Hybrid Working - 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation Holidays - 23 days of holiday a year, rising to 26 days + a day off for your birthday after two years of service Benefits - Lots of benefits like holiday buyback, death in service, free fruit, Employee Assistant Programme, paid social events Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Closing date: Monday 24th June 2024 We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Person Injury will also be considered for this role.
Position Summary The Assistant Vice President, Business Development Support will play a key role within our Sales and Marketing team based in the UK. This team is responsible for Northern European distribution for TCW Europe. We are looking for a highly proactive and organized individual. The incumbent is responsible for sales support, client servicing and marketing for the Consultant, Institutional and Wholesale channels. Working collaboratively with the other members of the team, this position will manage and service key client and marketing relationships throughout Northern Europe, specifically UK, Nordics and the Netherlands. Essential Duties Business development support for the Pan European market which includes supporting the Managing Directors, servicing the client base and building relationships with key clients and prospects. Act as the main point of contact when the Managing Directors are out of the office. Liaise with internal TCW departments for the accurate and timely delivery of RFPs, RFIs, client queries, reporting, and legal agreements. Oversee new account setup and client onboarding; resolve any operational issues as they arise. Service and provide support to TCW's distribution partners managed by the London office. Responsible for coordinating all Northern European marketing/PR activities. This involves being the main point of contact between TCWE and US based teams regarding event management, PR, literature, materials, website etc. It also involves building relationships with local marketing providers such as Camradata, GIMD, eVestment etc. Such tasks relating to the efficient running of the London office that might be required from time to time. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with degree and or course work in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. 3-5 years of asset management industry experience, preferably in a client-facing or sales support role An understanding of investment products across the full spectrum (equity, fixed income, and credit alternatives across varying liquidity profiles preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in a second European language is a plus Strong MS Office skills, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM system Professional Skills Qualifications - Strong interpersonal skills; ability to handle complex situations and influence decisions - Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment - An enthusiastic self-starter with proactive, hands-on approach and determination to achieve success - High professionalism and strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Strong attention to detail and high accuracy Desired Qualifications Knowledge of regulatory/MiFID II requirements and prior experience working for a U.S. firm a plus
May 18, 2024
Full time
Position Summary The Assistant Vice President, Business Development Support will play a key role within our Sales and Marketing team based in the UK. This team is responsible for Northern European distribution for TCW Europe. We are looking for a highly proactive and organized individual. The incumbent is responsible for sales support, client servicing and marketing for the Consultant, Institutional and Wholesale channels. Working collaboratively with the other members of the team, this position will manage and service key client and marketing relationships throughout Northern Europe, specifically UK, Nordics and the Netherlands. Essential Duties Business development support for the Pan European market which includes supporting the Managing Directors, servicing the client base and building relationships with key clients and prospects. Act as the main point of contact when the Managing Directors are out of the office. Liaise with internal TCW departments for the accurate and timely delivery of RFPs, RFIs, client queries, reporting, and legal agreements. Oversee new account setup and client onboarding; resolve any operational issues as they arise. Service and provide support to TCW's distribution partners managed by the London office. Responsible for coordinating all Northern European marketing/PR activities. This involves being the main point of contact between TCWE and US based teams regarding event management, PR, literature, materials, website etc. It also involves building relationships with local marketing providers such as Camradata, GIMD, eVestment etc. Such tasks relating to the efficient running of the London office that might be required from time to time. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with degree and or course work in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. 3-5 years of asset management industry experience, preferably in a client-facing or sales support role An understanding of investment products across the full spectrum (equity, fixed income, and credit alternatives across varying liquidity profiles preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in a second European language is a plus Strong MS Office skills, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM system Professional Skills Qualifications - Strong interpersonal skills; ability to handle complex situations and influence decisions - Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment - An enthusiastic self-starter with proactive, hands-on approach and determination to achieve success - High professionalism and strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Strong attention to detail and high accuracy Desired Qualifications Knowledge of regulatory/MiFID II requirements and prior experience working for a U.S. firm a plus
We are proud to be representing our top client in their search for a Private Client Paralegal to join their Chester team. This position will be a permanent opportunity, based full time in the office. Key duties to include: Registering and preparing Powers of Attorney documentation. Will drafting. Preparing Probate documentation. Managing Estates and trusts casework. Supporting the Private Client fee earners as required. The successful candidate will have: Private Client paralegal/legal assistant experience. Bachelors Educated in Law. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. IT literate. Eager for a fresh opportunity. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM602".
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are proud to be representing our top client in their search for a Private Client Paralegal to join their Chester team. This position will be a permanent opportunity, based full time in the office. Key duties to include: Registering and preparing Powers of Attorney documentation. Will drafting. Preparing Probate documentation. Managing Estates and trusts casework. Supporting the Private Client fee earners as required. The successful candidate will have: Private Client paralegal/legal assistant experience. Bachelors Educated in Law. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. IT literate. Eager for a fresh opportunity. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM602".
Embark on a rewarding journey with a dynamic legal team that values your expertise and zeal for excellence. A London based firm is seeking a dedicated Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their ranks, providing a pivotal role in the conveyancing process. This position offers the chance to work closely with a qualified solicitor, ensuring the seamless progression of residential property transactions from inception to completion.The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing cases involving both leasehold and freehold properties. With a focus on meticulous case knowledge, the role requires the gathering of critical information to advance each case effectively. The firm prides itself on a collaborative culture, where each member's natural ability to inspire and uplift their peers is as important as their professional capabilities. Precision and organisational prowess are non-negotiable, as is the capacity to perform under pressure and meet stringent deadlines. The firm seeks an individual with a creative approach to problem-solving, someone eager to enhance existing processes. Proficiency in communication and IT systems is paramount.In return, the firm offers more than just a position; it provides a path for personal and professional growth. The firm is committed to nurturing ambition and facilitating career advancement, supporting the transition to a fully qualified role for those who aspire to it.This role is not merely a job but a chance to be part of a team that takes pride in their work and the firm's ethos. The environment is one of harmony and enjoyment, where hard work is celebrated and rewarded. If this resonates with your professional aspirations and you possess the qualities sought, this could be the perfect fit for your career aspirations. If you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to
May 18, 2024
Full time
Embark on a rewarding journey with a dynamic legal team that values your expertise and zeal for excellence. A London based firm is seeking a dedicated Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their ranks, providing a pivotal role in the conveyancing process. This position offers the chance to work closely with a qualified solicitor, ensuring the seamless progression of residential property transactions from inception to completion.The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing cases involving both leasehold and freehold properties. With a focus on meticulous case knowledge, the role requires the gathering of critical information to advance each case effectively. The firm prides itself on a collaborative culture, where each member's natural ability to inspire and uplift their peers is as important as their professional capabilities. Precision and organisational prowess are non-negotiable, as is the capacity to perform under pressure and meet stringent deadlines. The firm seeks an individual with a creative approach to problem-solving, someone eager to enhance existing processes. Proficiency in communication and IT systems is paramount.In return, the firm offers more than just a position; it provides a path for personal and professional growth. The firm is committed to nurturing ambition and facilitating career advancement, supporting the transition to a fully qualified role for those who aspire to it.This role is not merely a job but a chance to be part of a team that takes pride in their work and the firm's ethos. The environment is one of harmony and enjoyment, where hard work is celebrated and rewarded. If this resonates with your professional aspirations and you possess the qualities sought, this could be the perfect fit for your career aspirations. If you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to
Are you looking for a more rewarding role that you can start immediately? Would you like to build something for yourself which allows you to work from home and choose working hours to fit around you? If this is you, My VA Business could help you on your journey. We show you how to use your existing skills to build your own successful Virtual Assistant business, working from home, with our complete step-by-step programme. There's no self-employment experience required to be a virtual assistant and you can create a business that's tailored specifically to your lifestyle and needs. At My VA Business We're straightforward and transparent and we offer ongoing support if you need it, as well as a community of other VAs to connect with. What kind of work do Virtual Assistants do? Virtual Assistants can offer a range of administrator services, and as your own boss, you can choose exactly the type of work you'll do: Some examples of VA services you might offer include: General Admin Diary Management Travel Booking Inbox Management Project Management / Support Customer Service Research If you have specific experience, you might also choose to offer a more specialised service (and in some cases gain a higher rate), such as: Marketing Tech / IT Bookkeeping Social Media Management Transcription Medical / Legal Translation What can starting your own VA business do for you? Freedom over the hours you work A better work-life balance - whatever that means to you Financial freedom - VAs charge on average £30/hour No wasted time commuting (working from home) You might have experience in a role like (not essential) Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Administrator Marketing Compliance Business Analyst Bookkeeper Copywriter Project Manager Why should you create your business with our VA programme? We've helped hundreds of people change course and set up successful Virtual Assistant businesses, using their existing skills to build their own brand. You don't need Personal Assistant (PA) experience. We feel passionately that you should have choice and freedom when running your Virtual Assistant business so that you can make it your own. You choose your hours, you pick the work you do and importantly, you decide which clients you want to work with. There are so many benefits of running a VA business that's 100% yours - unlike a franchise model, we don't charge hefty upfront fees or expect you to share a percentage of your ongoing income. Our programme is low cost at just a few hundred pounds and packed full of value. If you consider that the average hourly rate for a VA in the UK is £30 and an average client might use you for 20 hours a month, you should get your initial investment back within just one month of working with your first client. You're probably wondering how you'll get clients We've been doing it since 2005 so we know what works and what doesn't. Getting clients is the main focus of our programme - we show you proven ways to get the right type of clients who'll appreciate you, and who you'll love working with. So, what next if you think you have the makings of a great VA? Our step-by-step FAB-VA programme provides all the guidance and video support you need to build a successful VA business from scratch. The guesswork has been removed to save you both time and money, take a look at our website to see how others have found it. The programme can fit around your current circumstances, and you can continue to work until you've started onboarding your own clients. Some people even choose to permanently run their VA business alongside a part-time job. We show you realistic earning potential in years 1 & 2 in our webinar about becoming a Virtual Assistant. We encourage you to watch this video now so you can decide if being a VA is right for you. Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application on our website and access the webinar.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a more rewarding role that you can start immediately? Would you like to build something for yourself which allows you to work from home and choose working hours to fit around you? If this is you, My VA Business could help you on your journey. We show you how to use your existing skills to build your own successful Virtual Assistant business, working from home, with our complete step-by-step programme. There's no self-employment experience required to be a virtual assistant and you can create a business that's tailored specifically to your lifestyle and needs. At My VA Business We're straightforward and transparent and we offer ongoing support if you need it, as well as a community of other VAs to connect with. What kind of work do Virtual Assistants do? Virtual Assistants can offer a range of administrator services, and as your own boss, you can choose exactly the type of work you'll do: Some examples of VA services you might offer include: General Admin Diary Management Travel Booking Inbox Management Project Management / Support Customer Service Research If you have specific experience, you might also choose to offer a more specialised service (and in some cases gain a higher rate), such as: Marketing Tech / IT Bookkeeping Social Media Management Transcription Medical / Legal Translation What can starting your own VA business do for you? Freedom over the hours you work A better work-life balance - whatever that means to you Financial freedom - VAs charge on average £30/hour No wasted time commuting (working from home) You might have experience in a role like (not essential) Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Administrator Marketing Compliance Business Analyst Bookkeeper Copywriter Project Manager Why should you create your business with our VA programme? We've helped hundreds of people change course and set up successful Virtual Assistant businesses, using their existing skills to build their own brand. You don't need Personal Assistant (PA) experience. We feel passionately that you should have choice and freedom when running your Virtual Assistant business so that you can make it your own. You choose your hours, you pick the work you do and importantly, you decide which clients you want to work with. There are so many benefits of running a VA business that's 100% yours - unlike a franchise model, we don't charge hefty upfront fees or expect you to share a percentage of your ongoing income. Our programme is low cost at just a few hundred pounds and packed full of value. If you consider that the average hourly rate for a VA in the UK is £30 and an average client might use you for 20 hours a month, you should get your initial investment back within just one month of working with your first client. You're probably wondering how you'll get clients We've been doing it since 2005 so we know what works and what doesn't. Getting clients is the main focus of our programme - we show you proven ways to get the right type of clients who'll appreciate you, and who you'll love working with. So, what next if you think you have the makings of a great VA? Our step-by-step FAB-VA programme provides all the guidance and video support you need to build a successful VA business from scratch. The guesswork has been removed to save you both time and money, take a look at our website to see how others have found it. The programme can fit around your current circumstances, and you can continue to work until you've started onboarding your own clients. Some people even choose to permanently run their VA business alongside a part-time job. We show you realistic earning potential in years 1 & 2 in our webinar about becoming a Virtual Assistant. We encourage you to watch this video now so you can decide if being a VA is right for you. Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application on our website and access the webinar.
Are you looking for a more rewarding role that you can start immediately? Would you like to build something for yourself which allows you to work from home and choose working hours to fit around you? If this is you, My VA Business could help you on your journey. We show you how to use your existing skills to build your own successful Virtual Assistant business, working from home, with our complete step-by-step programme. There's no self-employment experience required to be a virtual assistant and you can create a business that's tailored specifically to your lifestyle and needs. At My VA Business We're straightforward and transparent and we offer ongoing support if you need it, as well as a community of other VAs to connect with. What kind of work do Virtual Assistants do? Virtual Assistants can offer a range of administrator services, and as your own boss, you can choose exactly the type of work you'll do: Some examples of VA services you might offer include: General Admin Diary Management Travel Booking Inbox Management Project Management / Support Customer Service Research If you have specific experience, you might also choose to offer a more specialised service (and in some cases gain a higher rate), such as: Marketing Tech / IT Bookkeeping Social Media Management Transcription Medical / Legal Translation What can starting your own VA business do for you? Freedom over the hours you work A better work-life balance - whatever that means to you Financial freedom - VAs charge on average £30/hour No wasted time commuting (working from home) You might have experience in a role like (not essential) Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Administrator Marketing Compliance Business Analyst Bookkeeper Copywriter Project Manager Why should you create your business with our VA programme? We've helped hundreds of people change course and set up successful Virtual Assistant businesses, using their existing skills to build their own brand. You don't need Personal Assistant (PA) experience. We feel passionately that you should have choice and freedom when running your Virtual Assistant business so that you can make it your own. You choose your hours, you pick the work you do and importantly, you decide which clients you want to work with. There are so many benefits of running a VA business that's 100% yours - unlike a franchise model, we don't charge hefty upfront fees or expect you to share a percentage of your ongoing income. Our programme is low cost at just a few hundred pounds and packed full of value. If you consider that the average hourly rate for a VA in the UK is £30 and an average client might use you for 20 hours a month, you should get your initial investment back within just one month of working with your first client. You're probably wondering how you'll get clients We've been doing it since 2005 so we know what works and what doesn't. Getting clients is the main focus of our programme - we show you proven ways to get the right type of clients who'll appreciate you, and who you'll love working with. So, what next if you think you have the makings of a great VA? Our step-by-step FAB-VA programme provides all the guidance and video support you need to build a successful VA business from scratch. The guesswork has been removed to save you both time and money, take a look at our website to see how others have found it. The programme can fit around your current circumstances, and you can continue to work until you've started onboarding your own clients. Some people even choose to permanently run their VA business alongside a part-time job. We show you realistic earning potential in years 1 & 2 in our webinar about becoming a Virtual Assistant. We encourage you to watch this video now so you can decide if being a VA is right for you. Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application on our website and access the webinar.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a more rewarding role that you can start immediately? Would you like to build something for yourself which allows you to work from home and choose working hours to fit around you? If this is you, My VA Business could help you on your journey. We show you how to use your existing skills to build your own successful Virtual Assistant business, working from home, with our complete step-by-step programme. There's no self-employment experience required to be a virtual assistant and you can create a business that's tailored specifically to your lifestyle and needs. At My VA Business We're straightforward and transparent and we offer ongoing support if you need it, as well as a community of other VAs to connect with. What kind of work do Virtual Assistants do? Virtual Assistants can offer a range of administrator services, and as your own boss, you can choose exactly the type of work you'll do: Some examples of VA services you might offer include: General Admin Diary Management Travel Booking Inbox Management Project Management / Support Customer Service Research If you have specific experience, you might also choose to offer a more specialised service (and in some cases gain a higher rate), such as: Marketing Tech / IT Bookkeeping Social Media Management Transcription Medical / Legal Translation What can starting your own VA business do for you? Freedom over the hours you work A better work-life balance - whatever that means to you Financial freedom - VAs charge on average £30/hour No wasted time commuting (working from home) You might have experience in a role like (not essential) Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Administrator Marketing Compliance Business Analyst Bookkeeper Copywriter Project Manager Why should you create your business with our VA programme? We've helped hundreds of people change course and set up successful Virtual Assistant businesses, using their existing skills to build their own brand. You don't need Personal Assistant (PA) experience. We feel passionately that you should have choice and freedom when running your Virtual Assistant business so that you can make it your own. You choose your hours, you pick the work you do and importantly, you decide which clients you want to work with. There are so many benefits of running a VA business that's 100% yours - unlike a franchise model, we don't charge hefty upfront fees or expect you to share a percentage of your ongoing income. Our programme is low cost at just a few hundred pounds and packed full of value. If you consider that the average hourly rate for a VA in the UK is £30 and an average client might use you for 20 hours a month, you should get your initial investment back within just one month of working with your first client. You're probably wondering how you'll get clients We've been doing it since 2005 so we know what works and what doesn't. Getting clients is the main focus of our programme - we show you proven ways to get the right type of clients who'll appreciate you, and who you'll love working with. So, what next if you think you have the makings of a great VA? Our step-by-step FAB-VA programme provides all the guidance and video support you need to build a successful VA business from scratch. The guesswork has been removed to save you both time and money, take a look at our website to see how others have found it. The programme can fit around your current circumstances, and you can continue to work until you've started onboarding your own clients. Some people even choose to permanently run their VA business alongside a part-time job. We show you realistic earning potential in years 1 & 2 in our webinar about becoming a Virtual Assistant. We encourage you to watch this video now so you can decide if being a VA is right for you. Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application on our website and access the webinar.
• Basic salary up to £30,000 • P/T - 3 days a week • Annual Bonus We are working alongside an industry leading law firm, that specialises in intellectual property rights, recruiting an experienced Personal Assistant to oversee their well established and highly skilled business support team. In this role, you will be providing PA support to the Partners and overseeing the secretarial pool, providing a consistently high standard of service, working with discretion, excellent attention to detail, and accuracy. What you'll be doing • Directly supporting Partners and other senior legal professionals.• Extensive calendar and diary management.• Booking travel, meetings and accommodation.• Monitoring various inboxes and responding to telephone enquiries.• Overseeing the pool of secretaries and office maintenance staff, allocating work as required. What you'll need to apply • Previous experience managing/overseeing a member of staff.• Minimum 5 years' experience as a P/A, E/A, Office Manager or Project Manager. What you'll get in return for your talents • Basic salary up to £30,000 per annum.• Part time - 3 days a week - 9am-5pm .• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.• Annual Bonus .• Stunning new office in the heart of Bristol. What's next? Hit apply or contact Jack directly!
May 18, 2024
Full time
• Basic salary up to £30,000 • P/T - 3 days a week • Annual Bonus We are working alongside an industry leading law firm, that specialises in intellectual property rights, recruiting an experienced Personal Assistant to oversee their well established and highly skilled business support team. In this role, you will be providing PA support to the Partners and overseeing the secretarial pool, providing a consistently high standard of service, working with discretion, excellent attention to detail, and accuracy. What you'll be doing • Directly supporting Partners and other senior legal professionals.• Extensive calendar and diary management.• Booking travel, meetings and accommodation.• Monitoring various inboxes and responding to telephone enquiries.• Overseeing the pool of secretaries and office maintenance staff, allocating work as required. What you'll need to apply • Previous experience managing/overseeing a member of staff.• Minimum 5 years' experience as a P/A, E/A, Office Manager or Project Manager. What you'll get in return for your talents • Basic salary up to £30,000 per annum.• Part time - 3 days a week - 9am-5pm .• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.• Annual Bonus .• Stunning new office in the heart of Bristol. What's next? Hit apply or contact Jack directly!
The Alchemist is an industry leading cocktail bar and restaurant, who is pushing the boundaries on theatrical cocktails, exciting serves and amazing team members. Our menu boasts over 50 signature cocktails, each of which was designed for theatre and guest interaction. We employ cutting-edge techniques such as dry-ice, spherification, clarification, carbonation and flavoured edible-airs. We serve drinks on fire, drinks in lightbulbs and drinks in edible cups. We believe that training is the most important part of making sure that a team member feels comfortable, valued and respected. All members of the bar support team will be set on a training plan that suits their availability and personal commitments. If you are part time or full time, we will find a plan that allows you to grow at a comfortable pace. Our menu includes upwards of 30 homemade ingredients; each of which the bar support team play a key role is preparing and delivering. Bar support roles are great for anybody who wishes to start a journey to becoming a bartender, they are also a perfect role for anybody with bags of personality who loves the hospitality industry. We train our bar support on beers, wines and spirits. Along with ensuring their barista skills are on point. The role is extremely hands on and requires a candidate who is physically active and eager. The Alchemist believes strongly in giving back, and we employ multiple schemes that allow the teams to contribute to causes that are close to their heart. Please ask us about our Currency of Kindness, Foodinate, Green-Keepers. We'll need your commitment, and in return we offer; Free food and hot drinks on shift 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our restaurants Be yourself uniform policy Flexible rota's High standards on drink quality and working conditions Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off Currency of Kindness scheme allowing you to be paid to give back to local charities to your venue. Genuinely industry leading training, enabling you to feel comfortable when working a station and making drinks. Enabling you to feel confident and enjoy your job. Our bar blade progression scheme, challenging and developing you in return a higher rate of pay Our In Store Trainer scheme, enabling you to develop the next generation of our bartenders Opportunity to get involved with developing our menu Transparent Tronc policy lead by the team, where 100% of gratuities and service charge to go the team on top of your hourly rate 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice £10.50 to £11.44 Per Hour + Plus Tronc and Benefits depends on Age, fulltime
May 18, 2024
Full time
The Alchemist is an industry leading cocktail bar and restaurant, who is pushing the boundaries on theatrical cocktails, exciting serves and amazing team members. Our menu boasts over 50 signature cocktails, each of which was designed for theatre and guest interaction. We employ cutting-edge techniques such as dry-ice, spherification, clarification, carbonation and flavoured edible-airs. We serve drinks on fire, drinks in lightbulbs and drinks in edible cups. We believe that training is the most important part of making sure that a team member feels comfortable, valued and respected. All members of the bar support team will be set on a training plan that suits their availability and personal commitments. If you are part time or full time, we will find a plan that allows you to grow at a comfortable pace. Our menu includes upwards of 30 homemade ingredients; each of which the bar support team play a key role is preparing and delivering. Bar support roles are great for anybody who wishes to start a journey to becoming a bartender, they are also a perfect role for anybody with bags of personality who loves the hospitality industry. We train our bar support on beers, wines and spirits. Along with ensuring their barista skills are on point. The role is extremely hands on and requires a candidate who is physically active and eager. The Alchemist believes strongly in giving back, and we employ multiple schemes that allow the teams to contribute to causes that are close to their heart. Please ask us about our Currency of Kindness, Foodinate, Green-Keepers. We'll need your commitment, and in return we offer; Free food and hot drinks on shift 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our restaurants Be yourself uniform policy Flexible rota's High standards on drink quality and working conditions Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off Currency of Kindness scheme allowing you to be paid to give back to local charities to your venue. Genuinely industry leading training, enabling you to feel comfortable when working a station and making drinks. Enabling you to feel confident and enjoy your job. Our bar blade progression scheme, challenging and developing you in return a higher rate of pay Our In Store Trainer scheme, enabling you to develop the next generation of our bartenders Opportunity to get involved with developing our menu Transparent Tronc policy lead by the team, where 100% of gratuities and service charge to go the team on top of your hourly rate 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice £10.50 to £11.44 Per Hour + Plus Tronc and Benefits depends on Age, fulltime
Nigel Wright Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The OpportunityNigel Wright are delighted to be exclusively recruiting for our client, as they look to appoint an Executive Assistant (Mandarin speaking) to support at C-Suite level. Based in Newcastle City Centre, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA to join a forward-thinking organisation on a Permanent, full-time basis. With excellent benefits including attractive holidays, private healthcare and a confidential wellbeing service our client can also offer hybrid working and a supportive team environment. Key ResponsibilitiesThis position will involve supporting the CEO and CFO to assist them in managing their workload and meetings schedules alongside supporting the Board and Senior Management Team as required. Managing and coordinating the Board calendar and Board diaries Managing and coordinating the CEO/CFO calendar and diaries Supporting the Chair, CEO and CFO in managing Board and Shareholder Communications Attending Board meetings and typing up minutes for review Attending Senior Management Team meetings and typing up minutes for review by the CEO Attending all Board Committee Meetings and typing up minutes for review by the Company Secretary Assisting the CEO/CFO with PA and secretarial duties, this may involve attending off-site meetings to assist with the taking of minutes and meeting notes Managing the Company Secretary inbox, assisting with communications with shareholders Assisting Head of Legal with preparation and distribution of standard agreements and documents Organising Executive travel including international travel Liaising with other staff within the company and external companies and clients Preparing CEO/CFO expenses and submitting for approval Other duties as advised by the Board, CEO and CFO as required Person Specification Experience in working as an Executive Assistant to C-level Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask Strong ability to prioritise your own workload and use your own initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Strong sense of diplomacy and discretion Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel Mandarin speaking Next StepsIf you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to
May 18, 2024
Full time
The OpportunityNigel Wright are delighted to be exclusively recruiting for our client, as they look to appoint an Executive Assistant (Mandarin speaking) to support at C-Suite level. Based in Newcastle City Centre, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA to join a forward-thinking organisation on a Permanent, full-time basis. With excellent benefits including attractive holidays, private healthcare and a confidential wellbeing service our client can also offer hybrid working and a supportive team environment. Key ResponsibilitiesThis position will involve supporting the CEO and CFO to assist them in managing their workload and meetings schedules alongside supporting the Board and Senior Management Team as required. Managing and coordinating the Board calendar and Board diaries Managing and coordinating the CEO/CFO calendar and diaries Supporting the Chair, CEO and CFO in managing Board and Shareholder Communications Attending Board meetings and typing up minutes for review Attending Senior Management Team meetings and typing up minutes for review by the CEO Attending all Board Committee Meetings and typing up minutes for review by the Company Secretary Assisting the CEO/CFO with PA and secretarial duties, this may involve attending off-site meetings to assist with the taking of minutes and meeting notes Managing the Company Secretary inbox, assisting with communications with shareholders Assisting Head of Legal with preparation and distribution of standard agreements and documents Organising Executive travel including international travel Liaising with other staff within the company and external companies and clients Preparing CEO/CFO expenses and submitting for approval Other duties as advised by the Board, CEO and CFO as required Person Specification Experience in working as an Executive Assistant to C-level Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask Strong ability to prioritise your own workload and use your own initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Strong sense of diplomacy and discretion Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel Mandarin speaking Next StepsIf you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to