This role has a starting salary of £24,275 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Redhill and Merstham libraries. You will also be required to work at Reigate library, which is in the same group. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could be helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role also includes leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies, and assisting with or leading other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Rota Week 1 Week 2 Monday 9.30 - 5.30 9.30 - 5.30 Tuesday 9.30 - 7.00 9.30 - 7.00 Wednesday 9.30 - 5.30 9.30 - 5.30 Thursday Off 9.30 - 5.30 Friday 9.30 - 5.00 9.30 - 5.00 Saturday 9.00 - 5.00 Off Sunday Off Off This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. This may include occasionally covering until 7pm. You may be required to travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required. Shortlisting Criteria As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What are your motivations for applying? (150 words) What do you think good customer service looks like from a Library Assistant? (150 words) Why do you feel the library is important to the community? (150 words) What would you do to attract more people to the library? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance. You will be asked to share an idea for a library event and be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/06/2024 with interviews planned for 11/06/2024 and 13/06/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
May 18, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £24,275 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Redhill and Merstham libraries. You will also be required to work at Reigate library, which is in the same group. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could be helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role also includes leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies, and assisting with or leading other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Rota Week 1 Week 2 Monday 9.30 - 5.30 9.30 - 5.30 Tuesday 9.30 - 7.00 9.30 - 7.00 Wednesday 9.30 - 5.30 9.30 - 5.30 Thursday Off 9.30 - 5.30 Friday 9.30 - 5.00 9.30 - 5.00 Saturday 9.00 - 5.00 Off Sunday Off Off This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. This may include occasionally covering until 7pm. You may be required to travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required. Shortlisting Criteria As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What are your motivations for applying? (150 words) What do you think good customer service looks like from a Library Assistant? (150 words) Why do you feel the library is important to the community? (150 words) What would you do to attract more people to the library? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance. You will be asked to share an idea for a library event and be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/06/2024 with interviews planned for 11/06/2024 and 13/06/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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.
Job Title: Personal Assistant Duration: 6 months, extensions likely Location: Warwick/ Hybrid (two to three days per week in the office) Salary: £35000 per annum plus 5% bonus Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.Join our client, a leading player in the Utilities industry, as a Personal Assistant! This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive support to GT&M Directors and their senior leadership teams. If you have experience as a Personal Assistant and possess excellent organisational and communication skills, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Efficiently manage diaries and organise meetings, maximising the Directors' and senior leadership teams' time. Support virtual meetings and handle in-room technology at key sites. Assist with the preparation of communications and presentations. Coordinate and provide support for ad-hoc projects within the team. Act as the initial point of contact for external/internal phone calls and meetings. Manage incoming mail and prioritise correspondence. Organise team events. Process expenses and purchase orders for the Director and their senior leadership team. Act as a Technical Secretary for meetings as needed. Compose and issue routine correspondence, as well as prepare more complex correspondence for approval. Qualifications and Skills Required: Previous experience as a Personal Assistant. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Excellent awareness of the organisation, its business issues, and activities. Proficiency in GT&M office systems, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience liaising with senior staff members internally and externally. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with Mysap/Concur System for expenses and purchase orders. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and flexibility. Effective communication with both internal and external customers. Reviewing own work for accuracy and meeting deadlines. Key Interfaces: Regular interaction with Senior Leaders and their PA's across the organisation. Engagement with senior executives from external organisations. Our client offers a hybrid working model and excellent perks. You'll have the chance to work with senior executives across the organisation and enjoy a vibrant and supportive team environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - apply now and take the next step in your career as a Personal Assistant! How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Candidates should ideally demonstrate evidence of the above responsibilities in their CV to be considered.Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly.Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Personal Assistant Duration: 6 months, extensions likely Location: Warwick/ Hybrid (two to three days per week in the office) Salary: £35000 per annum plus 5% bonus Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.Join our client, a leading player in the Utilities industry, as a Personal Assistant! This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive support to GT&M Directors and their senior leadership teams. If you have experience as a Personal Assistant and possess excellent organisational and communication skills, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Efficiently manage diaries and organise meetings, maximising the Directors' and senior leadership teams' time. Support virtual meetings and handle in-room technology at key sites. Assist with the preparation of communications and presentations. Coordinate and provide support for ad-hoc projects within the team. Act as the initial point of contact for external/internal phone calls and meetings. Manage incoming mail and prioritise correspondence. Organise team events. Process expenses and purchase orders for the Director and their senior leadership team. Act as a Technical Secretary for meetings as needed. Compose and issue routine correspondence, as well as prepare more complex correspondence for approval. Qualifications and Skills Required: Previous experience as a Personal Assistant. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Excellent awareness of the organisation, its business issues, and activities. Proficiency in GT&M office systems, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience liaising with senior staff members internally and externally. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with Mysap/Concur System for expenses and purchase orders. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and flexibility. Effective communication with both internal and external customers. Reviewing own work for accuracy and meeting deadlines. Key Interfaces: Regular interaction with Senior Leaders and their PA's across the organisation. Engagement with senior executives from external organisations. Our client offers a hybrid working model and excellent perks. You'll have the chance to work with senior executives across the organisation and enjoy a vibrant and supportive team environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - apply now and take the next step in your career as a Personal Assistant! How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Candidates should ideally demonstrate evidence of the above responsibilities in their CV to be considered.Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly.Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy.
Office Manager - Hybrid Part time - 4 days a week Circa £36,000 per annum Hybrid working - London office (minimum 2 days a week) and remote As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment business with a difference. Working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not-for-profit organisations. At an exciting time of change, we are now looking to recruit a motivated, people-focused individual to join as an Office Manager. In this role you will take the lead on creating an office environment that your colleagues will truly want to spend time in while continuing to ensure they can work seamlessly wherever they are. We will need you to be able to see the bigger picture and be comfortable working directly with senior leaders across the business. You will ensure a keen focus on delivering excellent operational services and processes, includinghealth and safety, building maintenance, office management, ICT, risk management and business continuity, working collaboratively with our external operational partners. You will have great ideas and think creatively about how you can ensure every Prospectus employee has a great working experience. You're also practical and able to use your initiative to ensure those day-to-day operational niggles every business has don't get in the way of that employee experience!? Our Operations Assistant will report to you. You will have experience in office or facilities management but have seen your role evolve over the last few years as office-based work has moved towards remote and hybrid models. If you are now ready to take what you have learnt during this period to further your Operations career and embrace a more strategic, forward-thinking role we'd love to hear from you.? Previousexperience covering ICT, health and safety, managing supplier relationships and office management is essential.? We offer an attractive salary and an annual company bonus scheme. Our benefits include flexible working, a matched pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if applicable), wellbeing support and 6 days off a year to volunteer (pro-rated if applicable). ? Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups including people of colour and disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities for this role.? Please also contact us if you require any support with submitting your application or would like to apply via another method. The role shall close on 26.05.2024 but CVs shall be reviewed on an ongoing basis - so please don't hesitate to apply!? Interview dates -likely be w/c 27 May. There will be a 1st stage virtual interview, and a 2nd stage face to face interview in our office based in central London.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Office Manager - Hybrid Part time - 4 days a week Circa £36,000 per annum Hybrid working - London office (minimum 2 days a week) and remote As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment business with a difference. Working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not-for-profit organisations. At an exciting time of change, we are now looking to recruit a motivated, people-focused individual to join as an Office Manager. In this role you will take the lead on creating an office environment that your colleagues will truly want to spend time in while continuing to ensure they can work seamlessly wherever they are. We will need you to be able to see the bigger picture and be comfortable working directly with senior leaders across the business. You will ensure a keen focus on delivering excellent operational services and processes, includinghealth and safety, building maintenance, office management, ICT, risk management and business continuity, working collaboratively with our external operational partners. You will have great ideas and think creatively about how you can ensure every Prospectus employee has a great working experience. You're also practical and able to use your initiative to ensure those day-to-day operational niggles every business has don't get in the way of that employee experience!? Our Operations Assistant will report to you. You will have experience in office or facilities management but have seen your role evolve over the last few years as office-based work has moved towards remote and hybrid models. If you are now ready to take what you have learnt during this period to further your Operations career and embrace a more strategic, forward-thinking role we'd love to hear from you.? Previousexperience covering ICT, health and safety, managing supplier relationships and office management is essential.? We offer an attractive salary and an annual company bonus scheme. Our benefits include flexible working, a matched pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if applicable), wellbeing support and 6 days off a year to volunteer (pro-rated if applicable). ? Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups including people of colour and disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities for this role.? Please also contact us if you require any support with submitting your application or would like to apply via another method. The role shall close on 26.05.2024 but CVs shall be reviewed on an ongoing basis - so please don't hesitate to apply!? Interview dates -likely be w/c 27 May. There will be a 1st stage virtual interview, and a 2nd stage face to face interview in our office based in central London.
This role has a starting salary of £14,160 per annum (pro rata to £24,275 FTE), based on a 21-hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Egham Library, you will also be required to work at Chertsey Library and other libraries as may be required for providing cover. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could be helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role also includes leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies, and assisting with or leading other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. This may include occasionally covering until 7pm. You may be required to travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required. Shortlisting Criteria As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What are your motivations for applying? (150 words) What do you think good customer service looks like from a Library Assistant? (150 words) Why do you feel the library is important to the community? (150 words) What would you do to attract more people to the library? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance. You will be asked to share an idea for a library event and be asked to read a short story. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/06/2024 with interviews planned for the week beginning 10/06/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
May 18, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £14,160 per annum (pro rata to £24,275 FTE), based on a 21-hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Egham Library, you will also be required to work at Chertsey Library and other libraries as may be required for providing cover. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could be helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role also includes leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies, and assisting with or leading other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. This may include occasionally covering until 7pm. You may be required to travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required. Shortlisting Criteria As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What are your motivations for applying? (150 words) What do you think good customer service looks like from a Library Assistant? (150 words) Why do you feel the library is important to the community? (150 words) What would you do to attract more people to the library? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance. You will be asked to share an idea for a library event and be asked to read a short story. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/06/2024 with interviews planned for the week beginning 10/06/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Job Title: On The Water (OTW) Project Assistant Location: Birmingham Salary: £27,250 per annum, pro rata Job type: Full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting on 8 July 2024 Closing Date: 3 June 2024 Interviews Date: Interviews to be held virtually 11 June 2024 Are you looking for a new opportunity? We are a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Birmingham. The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organised, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with an attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project. Project delivery takes place between 29 July 2024 and 30 August 2024 when the young people will be attending boating sessions. During this busy time the Project Assistant will be based at the boat station each day to complete registration, manage group change overs, track project targets, encourage survey completion and fill booking gaps. Prior to delivery the role will be focused on supporting the booking process and engaging in community outreach. Once delivery is complete, the Project Assistant role will then predominantly be supporting the evaluation and data collection as well as supporting participants to join their local Sea Cadet unit. Key Responsibilities: The welcoming and registration of participants for the On The Water project Collecting and uploading daily statistics and figures that show how the project is progressing Making new and repeat bookings Talking to participants and their parents/carers about the opportunities within Sea Cadets Managing a waiting list and reducing drop-outs Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants alongside the Boat Station staff Ensure that participants complete surveys to share their experience of the project and encourage adults to feedback on their young people's experience Attend any meetings as required by the project Assist with the evaluation of the On The Water project Requirements: Previous experience of working with volunteers Experience in a customer facing role Experience working with young people Experience working with diverse community groups or working in outreach Experience of tracking targets and managing data Self-motivated and able to manage your time and workload effectively Flexible and enthusiastic Able to work as a team player with creative ideas and solutions who will empower our volunteers to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK Satisfactory DBS Benefits: Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension Private medical insurance Pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Volunteer Support Coordinator, Volunteer Project Assistant, Volunteer Support, Project Coordinator, Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Administrator may also be considered for this role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: On The Water (OTW) Project Assistant Location: Birmingham Salary: £27,250 per annum, pro rata Job type: Full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting on 8 July 2024 Closing Date: 3 June 2024 Interviews Date: Interviews to be held virtually 11 June 2024 Are you looking for a new opportunity? We are a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Birmingham. The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organised, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with an attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project. Project delivery takes place between 29 July 2024 and 30 August 2024 when the young people will be attending boating sessions. During this busy time the Project Assistant will be based at the boat station each day to complete registration, manage group change overs, track project targets, encourage survey completion and fill booking gaps. Prior to delivery the role will be focused on supporting the booking process and engaging in community outreach. Once delivery is complete, the Project Assistant role will then predominantly be supporting the evaluation and data collection as well as supporting participants to join their local Sea Cadet unit. Key Responsibilities: The welcoming and registration of participants for the On The Water project Collecting and uploading daily statistics and figures that show how the project is progressing Making new and repeat bookings Talking to participants and their parents/carers about the opportunities within Sea Cadets Managing a waiting list and reducing drop-outs Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants alongside the Boat Station staff Ensure that participants complete surveys to share their experience of the project and encourage adults to feedback on their young people's experience Attend any meetings as required by the project Assist with the evaluation of the On The Water project Requirements: Previous experience of working with volunteers Experience in a customer facing role Experience working with young people Experience working with diverse community groups or working in outreach Experience of tracking targets and managing data Self-motivated and able to manage your time and workload effectively Flexible and enthusiastic Able to work as a team player with creative ideas and solutions who will empower our volunteers to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK Satisfactory DBS Benefits: Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension Private medical insurance Pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Volunteer Support Coordinator, Volunteer Project Assistant, Volunteer Support, Project Coordinator, Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Suffolk County Council are looking for Personal Assistant to join the Inclusion Services Endeavour House, Ipswich .You will join us on a full time, permanent basis with flexible working options available. In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time) About the Personal Assistant role: As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. That's why, when you join us as a Personal Assistant you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Responsibilities as our Personal Assistant: work closely with the Assistant Director for Inclusion and Senior Managers to understand priorities, and the importance of work and provide seamless support as required develop a good understanding of the structure for Children and Young People Services (CYP) and the wider corporate services to provide support and ensure actions and processes are followed up within corporate guidelines provide diary management and ensure all entries are accurate and include venues and travel time as appropriate support multiple mailboxes to prioritise, respond, and reallocate as appropriate as agreed organise events and meetings both virtually and face-to-face. What you need to be our Personal Assistant: Relevant qualification, such as NVQ 3, or equivalent or relevant experience Strong literacy and numeracy skills Collaboration and teamwork skills Attention to detail and high standards of work Positive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm The team You will be working closely with CYP Directors and Assistant Directors in the business support central team with others in similar roles which will provide support where needed. The team is small yet busy and multi-functional. There are opportunities to learn and develop your skills. As a newly formed team you will support the Senior Leadership Team and Business support Manager where necessary. We will offer you A supportive environment fostering ongoing training, career development, and confidence-building within the role through the guidance of a supportive manager and collaborative colleagues who help cultivate effective working relationships. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus more! Closing date: 11.30 pm, 27 May 2024. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Personal Assistant role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Suffolk County Council are looking for Personal Assistant to join the Inclusion Services Endeavour House, Ipswich .You will join us on a full time, permanent basis with flexible working options available. In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time) About the Personal Assistant role: As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. That's why, when you join us as a Personal Assistant you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Responsibilities as our Personal Assistant: work closely with the Assistant Director for Inclusion and Senior Managers to understand priorities, and the importance of work and provide seamless support as required develop a good understanding of the structure for Children and Young People Services (CYP) and the wider corporate services to provide support and ensure actions and processes are followed up within corporate guidelines provide diary management and ensure all entries are accurate and include venues and travel time as appropriate support multiple mailboxes to prioritise, respond, and reallocate as appropriate as agreed organise events and meetings both virtually and face-to-face. What you need to be our Personal Assistant: Relevant qualification, such as NVQ 3, or equivalent or relevant experience Strong literacy and numeracy skills Collaboration and teamwork skills Attention to detail and high standards of work Positive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm The team You will be working closely with CYP Directors and Assistant Directors in the business support central team with others in similar roles which will provide support where needed. The team is small yet busy and multi-functional. There are opportunities to learn and develop your skills. As a newly formed team you will support the Senior Leadership Team and Business support Manager where necessary. We will offer you A supportive environment fostering ongoing training, career development, and confidence-building within the role through the guidance of a supportive manager and collaborative colleagues who help cultivate effective working relationships. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus more! Closing date: 11.30 pm, 27 May 2024. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Personal Assistant role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Specie Assistant Underwriter. Do you have good organisational skills? Do you have Experience of Underwriting risks in an Insurance company or MGA? The role will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience underwriting Fine Art, Jewellers Block, Cash in Transit and General Specie risks, whilst building relationships with the Global Broking teams to ensure Aon's client needs are met. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Aon Underwriting Managers AUM undertakes underwriting and claims handling services on behalf of insurers and delivers expertise in specific product ranges or trade sectors. AUM focuses on commercial insurance products across Accident and Health, Property and Casualty, Financial Lines and Marine sectors. AUM fulfils many of the roles of an insurance company - underwrites (evaluates the risks and exposures of potential clients against the insurance covers), prices (determines the premium that is charged to insure that risk), issues policies, mid-term adjustments and renewals and on some facilities, manages the claims handling and settlement. AUM has an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of solutions that we offer, and our insurance products are specially designed and unique to Aon. What the day will look like Support Underwriting Manager in achieving the business plan/budget, Process quotations for renewals, new business and alterations within delegated underwriting authority and with referral internally and to carrier as required, Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and carriers, Work with internal and external parties in the development of the company's business as directed, Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. Assist with outstanding accounts queries and aged debt provisions Skills and experience that will lead to success. Level of education - ideally 'A' Level or above. Experience of Underwriting risks in either and Insurance company or MGA is desired. A good level of technical knowledge - Accident and Health Markets is desired. Good organisational skills, Able to work pro-actively without direct supervision, as well as part of a team, Effective communicator, with excellent written and oral communication skills, Literate and numerate, Ability to achieve enquiry targets, Enthusiasm to learn/develop in the role, Accurate and timely in throughput of work, Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with brokers and carriers. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
May 18, 2024
Full time
Specie Assistant Underwriter. Do you have good organisational skills? Do you have Experience of Underwriting risks in an Insurance company or MGA? The role will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience underwriting Fine Art, Jewellers Block, Cash in Transit and General Specie risks, whilst building relationships with the Global Broking teams to ensure Aon's client needs are met. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Aon Underwriting Managers AUM undertakes underwriting and claims handling services on behalf of insurers and delivers expertise in specific product ranges or trade sectors. AUM focuses on commercial insurance products across Accident and Health, Property and Casualty, Financial Lines and Marine sectors. AUM fulfils many of the roles of an insurance company - underwrites (evaluates the risks and exposures of potential clients against the insurance covers), prices (determines the premium that is charged to insure that risk), issues policies, mid-term adjustments and renewals and on some facilities, manages the claims handling and settlement. AUM has an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of solutions that we offer, and our insurance products are specially designed and unique to Aon. What the day will look like Support Underwriting Manager in achieving the business plan/budget, Process quotations for renewals, new business and alterations within delegated underwriting authority and with referral internally and to carrier as required, Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and carriers, Work with internal and external parties in the development of the company's business as directed, Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. Assist with outstanding accounts queries and aged debt provisions Skills and experience that will lead to success. Level of education - ideally 'A' Level or above. Experience of Underwriting risks in either and Insurance company or MGA is desired. A good level of technical knowledge - Accident and Health Markets is desired. Good organisational skills, Able to work pro-actively without direct supervision, as well as part of a team, Effective communicator, with excellent written and oral communication skills, Literate and numerate, Ability to achieve enquiry targets, Enthusiasm to learn/develop in the role, Accurate and timely in throughput of work, Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with brokers and carriers. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Underwriting Standards Manager Do you have experience in Underwriting Governance? Do you have experience in Managing a team? If so, we would like to hear from you. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like People Responsible for the ACT Underwriting Assistants with the Underwriting Assistant Team Leader reporting directly to you Regular 1-2-1s with the Team Leader and regular all team meetings Responsible for morale within the team and improving Employee Engagement and retention Resourcing and recruitment Governance: Management and oversight of both external and internal audits including coordination of pre audit questionnaires; file lists and audit findings Ownership of all governance documentation and change control of that documentation including UWPD; Underwriting Guide and Centralised Underwriting Governance Manual Continuous improvement of ACTs governance and controls including implementation of audit findings Ownership of peer review; identifying and implement training needs All control reporting Annual review of DUA alongside CUO and execution of endorsements to the DUA Process improvement : Continuous improvement of our internal processes in line with ACTs Target Operating Model and delegated authority agreement Responsible for tracking improvements across ACT Implementing service measures for ACT and ensuring these are met Technology and portfolio underwriting: Support the implementation of technology tools that will automate Underwriting governance, ensuring that those tools provide robust protection against underwriting authority breaches Evolve our technology tools to further strengthen Underwriting governance Use data to manage the portfolio's areas of risk and seek to improve ACT's performance on all fronts Implement and oversee a change control process to ensure that our technology and our Underwriting authority are always aligned Aon Underwriting Managers AUM undertakes underwriting and claims handling services on behalf of insurers and delivers expertise in specific product ranges or trade sectors. AUM focuses on commercial insurance products across Accident and Health, Property and Casualty, Financial Lines and Marine sectors. AUM fulfils many of the roles of an insurance company - underwrites (evaluates the risks and exposures of potential clients against the insurance covers), prices (determines the premium that is charged to insure that risk), issues policies, mid-term adjustments and renewals and on some facilities, manages the claims handling and settlement. AUM has an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of solutions that we offer and our insurance products are specially designed and unique to Aon. Skills and experience that will lead to success Broad Underwriting background, ideally in Underwriting governance Experience of managing a team at mixed levels A track record of operating successfully in a regulated environment and with a good understanding of risk management, legal and compliance issues Ideally experience of introducing new systems and new working practices into a business on time and on budget ACII qualified or equivalent Leads by example in knowledge and best practice sharing across lines of business. Demonstrate flexibility of thought to the extent that plans can be adjusted as performance dictates Strong interpersonal skills - able to communicate well across organisational levels A self-starter who is comfortable with defining and delivering outcomes in a fast-moving environment How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email Reasonabl
May 17, 2024
Full time
Underwriting Standards Manager Do you have experience in Underwriting Governance? Do you have experience in Managing a team? If so, we would like to hear from you. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like People Responsible for the ACT Underwriting Assistants with the Underwriting Assistant Team Leader reporting directly to you Regular 1-2-1s with the Team Leader and regular all team meetings Responsible for morale within the team and improving Employee Engagement and retention Resourcing and recruitment Governance: Management and oversight of both external and internal audits including coordination of pre audit questionnaires; file lists and audit findings Ownership of all governance documentation and change control of that documentation including UWPD; Underwriting Guide and Centralised Underwriting Governance Manual Continuous improvement of ACTs governance and controls including implementation of audit findings Ownership of peer review; identifying and implement training needs All control reporting Annual review of DUA alongside CUO and execution of endorsements to the DUA Process improvement : Continuous improvement of our internal processes in line with ACTs Target Operating Model and delegated authority agreement Responsible for tracking improvements across ACT Implementing service measures for ACT and ensuring these are met Technology and portfolio underwriting: Support the implementation of technology tools that will automate Underwriting governance, ensuring that those tools provide robust protection against underwriting authority breaches Evolve our technology tools to further strengthen Underwriting governance Use data to manage the portfolio's areas of risk and seek to improve ACT's performance on all fronts Implement and oversee a change control process to ensure that our technology and our Underwriting authority are always aligned Aon Underwriting Managers AUM undertakes underwriting and claims handling services on behalf of insurers and delivers expertise in specific product ranges or trade sectors. AUM focuses on commercial insurance products across Accident and Health, Property and Casualty, Financial Lines and Marine sectors. AUM fulfils many of the roles of an insurance company - underwrites (evaluates the risks and exposures of potential clients against the insurance covers), prices (determines the premium that is charged to insure that risk), issues policies, mid-term adjustments and renewals and on some facilities, manages the claims handling and settlement. AUM has an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of solutions that we offer and our insurance products are specially designed and unique to Aon. Skills and experience that will lead to success Broad Underwriting background, ideally in Underwriting governance Experience of managing a team at mixed levels A track record of operating successfully in a regulated environment and with a good understanding of risk management, legal and compliance issues Ideally experience of introducing new systems and new working practices into a business on time and on budget ACII qualified or equivalent Leads by example in knowledge and best practice sharing across lines of business. Demonstrate flexibility of thought to the extent that plans can be adjusted as performance dictates Strong interpersonal skills - able to communicate well across organisational levels A self-starter who is comfortable with defining and delivering outcomes in a fast-moving environment How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email Reasonabl
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 17, 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.
We are looking for Bank Care Assistants within the Wigan, Leigh area ! Pay rate: £11.00 to £13.00 depending on experience Shifts: This would be on a bank basis and thorughout the school holidays (Must be flexible) Full UK Driving Licence is essential or must live close to/within WN7 area Who Are Komplex Care? Komplex Care specialises in offering at-home care for even those with the most complex health needs enabling clients to live in their own surroundings rather than a hospital setting. We specialise in spinal injuries, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease and many other complex conditions. You'll be providing care and support to a paediatric client, who's individual needs include: Autism Non-verbal Can show challenging behaviours Moving and handling Medication administration Personal care Client profile: Our client s family are welcoming care assistants to support our paediatric client who is non verbal but has her own ways of communicating with you. We would love to offer you the opportunity to meet our client in their own home. If we could describe our client in 3 words it would be; caring, loving and always happy ! What can we offer you? ü A career within a respected and growing healthcare group, offering the full range of at-home care services. ü Access to our industry-leading in-house Training Academy, with full training on every aspect of your clients health needs. ü A competitive rate of pay well above industry average. ü Access to a virtual GP, discounts and offers, and many other wellbeing perks via the YuLife app. ü Enrolment into a pension scheme, and death in service benefit. ü The chance to progress your career, and easily transfer between any of our Komplex Group companies if you d like to pursue a particular element of care provision. The company is part of the wider Komplex Group, which covers complex, domiciliary and mental health care alongside clinical training and oversight. The Group has its own Training Academy, and is rapidly establishing itself as a frontrunner when it comes to improving the healthcare industry in the UK and across the globe. This post is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced DBS and reference checks. We do not offer sponsorship
May 17, 2024
Full time
We are looking for Bank Care Assistants within the Wigan, Leigh area ! Pay rate: £11.00 to £13.00 depending on experience Shifts: This would be on a bank basis and thorughout the school holidays (Must be flexible) Full UK Driving Licence is essential or must live close to/within WN7 area Who Are Komplex Care? Komplex Care specialises in offering at-home care for even those with the most complex health needs enabling clients to live in their own surroundings rather than a hospital setting. We specialise in spinal injuries, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease and many other complex conditions. You'll be providing care and support to a paediatric client, who's individual needs include: Autism Non-verbal Can show challenging behaviours Moving and handling Medication administration Personal care Client profile: Our client s family are welcoming care assistants to support our paediatric client who is non verbal but has her own ways of communicating with you. We would love to offer you the opportunity to meet our client in their own home. If we could describe our client in 3 words it would be; caring, loving and always happy ! What can we offer you? ü A career within a respected and growing healthcare group, offering the full range of at-home care services. ü Access to our industry-leading in-house Training Academy, with full training on every aspect of your clients health needs. ü A competitive rate of pay well above industry average. ü Access to a virtual GP, discounts and offers, and many other wellbeing perks via the YuLife app. ü Enrolment into a pension scheme, and death in service benefit. ü The chance to progress your career, and easily transfer between any of our Komplex Group companies if you d like to pursue a particular element of care provision. The company is part of the wider Komplex Group, which covers complex, domiciliary and mental health care alongside clinical training and oversight. The Group has its own Training Academy, and is rapidly establishing itself as a frontrunner when it comes to improving the healthcare industry in the UK and across the globe. This post is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced DBS and reference checks. We do not offer sponsorship
Sales Assistant - Aberdeen Store - Base salary of £23,795 with the potential to earn up to £30,000 with On Target Earnings. You will be building rapport with our customers and helping them to choose the best products for their needs. If you're passionate about people & giving great customer service, read on! The Role - Sales Assistant (In other businesses, this could be known as a 'Sales Assistant', 'Sales Advisor', 'Sales Executive', 'Retail Assistant', 'Team Member') We are currently looking for a Sales Consultant to join our team. You would play a significant role in helping us to achieve our vision, being a key player in moving our business forward, with your natural ability to engage, inspire and offer advice to our customers to ensure they choose the bed that suits them best! Your role as a Sales Consultant will involve: Using your natural ability to build rapport with our customers to advise them on Sleep wellness . Using our unique sleepPRO technology to ensure they choose the right mattress for them, giving them a perfect night's sleep every night. Taking customers through the sales process and completing the required order paperwork and credit agreements (full training provided). Working closely with your store colleagues to ensure we offer every customer an outstanding in-store experience, we will give you extensive product training, and ongoing coaching and support throughout your time with us, giving you every opportunity to succeed, progress and build your perfect career! It should be noted that due to the nature of our products, the role will involve you and your colleagues moving product around in store and some cleaning tasks will be necessary to ensure the store and our products are in the best possible condition for our customers. Our busiest times tend to be when our customers are free to come in and visit the store, which includes evenings, weekends and bank holiday weekends. You would be expected to cover some of these as part of your working week but, we understand the importance of a good work life balance so would not be expected to work all of them. Skills needed We are looking for Sales Consultants with pride, passion and a positive 'can do' attitude, devoted to delivering impeccable customer service with professionalism, ensuring our customers have an outstanding store experience. Driven to achieve your sales targets. You will enjoy engaging with customers and can adapt your approach as appropriate to build rapport and establish their needs. Ideally you will have worked in a customer facing role previously and have confident communication skills, being able to spot sales opportunities and be resilient and resourceful when you need to be, daring to try new things to help your store succeed. Our Benefits! In return for your contribution to the store's performance, we offer a base salary of £23,795 p.a. plus uncapped individual commission paid monthly on top of your salary once your minimum sales target is achieved. On target earnings c£30,000 based on your target, but there is no upper limit to what you can earn beyond that! In addition to that we offer you all these extra benefits: Monthly store bonus potential when your store achieves its target Employee discount scheme for Bensons products Medicash - cashback options for Health and Wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more) Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you're off work long term due to illness Pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Discounted Gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Annual leave buy & sell scheme - you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics) Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills Career progression - access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds Long service awards and 'Love to Shop' voucher rewards to spend as you like ( qualifying periods apply) About Bensons for Beds We're Bensons for Beds! We put Sleep Wellness at the heart of everything we do. With 100 years of experience in sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience. We have 170+ locations and employ c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission Apply now If you love meeting new people, engaging with a variety of customers, being part of a team, growing your skills and developing new ones then our Sales Consultant role could be for you. Click now to apply to join us! There is a brief online application process to complete, to tell us about yourself, answer some questions and confirm your eligibility. We'll reply to you asap!
May 17, 2024
Full time
Sales Assistant - Aberdeen Store - Base salary of £23,795 with the potential to earn up to £30,000 with On Target Earnings. You will be building rapport with our customers and helping them to choose the best products for their needs. If you're passionate about people & giving great customer service, read on! The Role - Sales Assistant (In other businesses, this could be known as a 'Sales Assistant', 'Sales Advisor', 'Sales Executive', 'Retail Assistant', 'Team Member') We are currently looking for a Sales Consultant to join our team. You would play a significant role in helping us to achieve our vision, being a key player in moving our business forward, with your natural ability to engage, inspire and offer advice to our customers to ensure they choose the bed that suits them best! Your role as a Sales Consultant will involve: Using your natural ability to build rapport with our customers to advise them on Sleep wellness . Using our unique sleepPRO technology to ensure they choose the right mattress for them, giving them a perfect night's sleep every night. Taking customers through the sales process and completing the required order paperwork and credit agreements (full training provided). Working closely with your store colleagues to ensure we offer every customer an outstanding in-store experience, we will give you extensive product training, and ongoing coaching and support throughout your time with us, giving you every opportunity to succeed, progress and build your perfect career! It should be noted that due to the nature of our products, the role will involve you and your colleagues moving product around in store and some cleaning tasks will be necessary to ensure the store and our products are in the best possible condition for our customers. Our busiest times tend to be when our customers are free to come in and visit the store, which includes evenings, weekends and bank holiday weekends. You would be expected to cover some of these as part of your working week but, we understand the importance of a good work life balance so would not be expected to work all of them. Skills needed We are looking for Sales Consultants with pride, passion and a positive 'can do' attitude, devoted to delivering impeccable customer service with professionalism, ensuring our customers have an outstanding store experience. Driven to achieve your sales targets. You will enjoy engaging with customers and can adapt your approach as appropriate to build rapport and establish their needs. Ideally you will have worked in a customer facing role previously and have confident communication skills, being able to spot sales opportunities and be resilient and resourceful when you need to be, daring to try new things to help your store succeed. Our Benefits! In return for your contribution to the store's performance, we offer a base salary of £23,795 p.a. plus uncapped individual commission paid monthly on top of your salary once your minimum sales target is achieved. On target earnings c£30,000 based on your target, but there is no upper limit to what you can earn beyond that! In addition to that we offer you all these extra benefits: Monthly store bonus potential when your store achieves its target Employee discount scheme for Bensons products Medicash - cashback options for Health and Wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more) Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you're off work long term due to illness Pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Discounted Gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Annual leave buy & sell scheme - you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics) Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills Career progression - access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds Long service awards and 'Love to Shop' voucher rewards to spend as you like ( qualifying periods apply) About Bensons for Beds We're Bensons for Beds! We put Sleep Wellness at the heart of everything we do. With 100 years of experience in sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience. We have 170+ locations and employ c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission Apply now If you love meeting new people, engaging with a variety of customers, being part of a team, growing your skills and developing new ones then our Sales Consultant role could be for you. Click now to apply to join us! There is a brief online application process to complete, to tell us about yourself, answer some questions and confirm your eligibility. We'll reply to you asap!
Job title: Executive Assistant to the board Hours: Mon - Friday 9am -5pm Salary: 31,000p/a Location: Stockport SK2 Permanent, Full time My client is a national organisation with charitable status providing person-centred care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. The role will involve: Liaising with the Chair and trustees to forward plan and schedule meetings. Managing communications and correspondence for the Chair and trustees. Organising meetings and sending out invites and virtual log-ins. Managing room bookings, refreshments, travel arrangements and payment of expenses. Arranging meetings between the Chair, trustees, the CEO and other officers as required. Agreeing the agenda for Board Meetings with the Chair. Making arrangements for presentations and internal/external speakers. Liaising with the Executive Team regarding preparation for meetings and any follow up. Taking accurate and professional minutes of Board meetings. Collating, uploading and sending out minutes, reports and other papers for Board meetings. Keeping records of attendance and apologies and any possible conflicts of interest. Maintaining all records in good order and managing the online Board portal. Organising the Annual General Meeting and any other General Meetings and events. Co-ordinating the recruitment and induction of new trustees. Being a point of contact for trustees and shareholding members. Supporting the Company Secretary in undertaking their role and duties Any other duties reasonably requested by the Chair, CEO and Company Secretary. The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job title: Executive Assistant to the board Hours: Mon - Friday 9am -5pm Salary: 31,000p/a Location: Stockport SK2 Permanent, Full time My client is a national organisation with charitable status providing person-centred care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. The role will involve: Liaising with the Chair and trustees to forward plan and schedule meetings. Managing communications and correspondence for the Chair and trustees. Organising meetings and sending out invites and virtual log-ins. Managing room bookings, refreshments, travel arrangements and payment of expenses. Arranging meetings between the Chair, trustees, the CEO and other officers as required. Agreeing the agenda for Board Meetings with the Chair. Making arrangements for presentations and internal/external speakers. Liaising with the Executive Team regarding preparation for meetings and any follow up. Taking accurate and professional minutes of Board meetings. Collating, uploading and sending out minutes, reports and other papers for Board meetings. Keeping records of attendance and apologies and any possible conflicts of interest. Maintaining all records in good order and managing the online Board portal. Organising the Annual General Meeting and any other General Meetings and events. Co-ordinating the recruitment and induction of new trustees. Being a point of contact for trustees and shareholding members. Supporting the Company Secretary in undertaking their role and duties Any other duties reasonably requested by the Chair, CEO and Company Secretary. The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. Role Responsibility You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers. You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas. Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs. Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising. Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth. The Ideal Candidate You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers' life moments as we are Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment About the Company Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online Financial Wellbeing Support Financial Education Tools Salary Advance Seasonal incentive schemes Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together Discounted gym membership and mobile phone contracts Discounts across 100's of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing Enhanced Family leave This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. Location Cheapside, London, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
May 17, 2024
Full time
With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. Role Responsibility You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers. You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas. Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs. Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising. Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth. The Ideal Candidate You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers' life moments as we are Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment About the Company Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online Financial Wellbeing Support Financial Education Tools Salary Advance Seasonal incentive schemes Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together Discounted gym membership and mobile phone contracts Discounts across 100's of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing Enhanced Family leave This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. Location Cheapside, London, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
Job Title: Treasury Property Assistant Location: Farringdon, London Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Salary: 33,708 - 35,482 About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented individual to join our team as Treasury Property Assistant. This role sits within the Treasury Team which is part of the Corporate Finance Directorate. The key role will be to work with the team to ensure sufficient properties are available to be charged for future loans and to optimise existing security, meeting all asset cover and income cover tests. What you'll need to succeed ? Experience of working in a busy Treasury environment or similar role. ? Awareness of wider Property Law. ? Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, use your initiative to problem solve and deliver to tight deadlines. ? Analytical background or evidence of spreadsheet analysis and interpretation. ? A good standard of numeracy and literacy is essential as well as a keen eye for detail. ? Excellent Excel and Word skills. ? Team player with good communication skills ? written and verbal. ? Ability to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and consultants/ advisers. ? A motivated and pro-active approach and the willingness to learn new skills. ? Educated to degree level or equivalent. Desirable: ? Previous experience working in the Social Housing Sector. ? Awareness and knowledge of property charging / securitisation process. ? Working knowledge of Land Registry forms ? interpretation and retrieval. ? Working knowledge of land / planning documentation. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Treasury Property Assistant Location: Farringdon, London Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Salary: 33,708 - 35,482 About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented individual to join our team as Treasury Property Assistant. This role sits within the Treasury Team which is part of the Corporate Finance Directorate. The key role will be to work with the team to ensure sufficient properties are available to be charged for future loans and to optimise existing security, meeting all asset cover and income cover tests. What you'll need to succeed ? Experience of working in a busy Treasury environment or similar role. ? Awareness of wider Property Law. ? Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, use your initiative to problem solve and deliver to tight deadlines. ? Analytical background or evidence of spreadsheet analysis and interpretation. ? A good standard of numeracy and literacy is essential as well as a keen eye for detail. ? Excellent Excel and Word skills. ? Team player with good communication skills ? written and verbal. ? Ability to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and consultants/ advisers. ? A motivated and pro-active approach and the willingness to learn new skills. ? Educated to degree level or equivalent. Desirable: ? Previous experience working in the Social Housing Sector. ? Awareness and knowledge of property charging / securitisation process. ? Working knowledge of Land Registry forms ? interpretation and retrieval. ? Working knowledge of land / planning documentation. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Need More Time are one of the UK s leading providers of Virtual assistant solutions to small businesses and private medical practices. The company has been established for 21 plus years ago and now all of our Teams work from home. We have a vacancy for a Medical PA / Admin Assistant to work within our Business Assistant teams. The successful candidate will join our established teams delivering a range of services from Telephone Answering, Administration Support, and Customer Service duties - to our private medical client's providing full support for their new or established private practice. This role offers variety as we work with a range of medical specialists fields and will suit motivated individuals looking to expand their experience within this unique position. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our fast-paced and fun working environment. The role takes multi-tasking and variety to new levels so please only apply if you feel these are elements of work styles you love! Previous medical administration/team secretarial /reception experience is required. You will be working with systems such as: Semble/Heydoc Cliniko DGL Power Diary Whilst training can be given, previous experience would be an advantage. You will also need to have excellent customer service and communication skills as a strong percentage of the work is inbound and outbound telephone based. It is also essential that all candidates are IT literate with good experience with Microsoft Office applications. Hours of work are 40 per week Monday to Friday. The hours will be organised on a rota basis between the hours of 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Need More Time are one of the UK s leading providers of Virtual assistant solutions to small businesses and private medical practices. The company has been established for 21 plus years ago and now all of our Teams work from home. We have a vacancy for a Medical PA / Admin Assistant to work within our Business Assistant teams. The successful candidate will join our established teams delivering a range of services from Telephone Answering, Administration Support, and Customer Service duties - to our private medical client's providing full support for their new or established private practice. This role offers variety as we work with a range of medical specialists fields and will suit motivated individuals looking to expand their experience within this unique position. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our fast-paced and fun working environment. The role takes multi-tasking and variety to new levels so please only apply if you feel these are elements of work styles you love! Previous medical administration/team secretarial /reception experience is required. You will be working with systems such as: Semble/Heydoc Cliniko DGL Power Diary Whilst training can be given, previous experience would be an advantage. You will also need to have excellent customer service and communication skills as a strong percentage of the work is inbound and outbound telephone based. It is also essential that all candidates are IT literate with good experience with Microsoft Office applications. Hours of work are 40 per week Monday to Friday. The hours will be organised on a rota basis between the hours of 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Engineer to work on our Old Oak Common project in London. About you Experience working on civils projects ideally in a Rail environment. MEng/BEng/Foundation Degree/BTEC/ Degree in Civil Engineering. Experience in undertaking the role as CRE & TWC within a Rail, Civil Engineering Groundworks or structures environment Mentoring Project and Assistant Engineers Managing direct and subcontract works Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are maintained on site Good understanding of contracts and providing support to the commercial team in managing costs and maximising engineering efficiencies. Managing the integration of the Civils scope of work from the design, into the construction stage and managing the interfaces with other disciplines on the project. Writing tender scope, technical specifications for Civils engineering works PTS CSCS If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
May 17, 2024
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Engineer to work on our Old Oak Common project in London. About you Experience working on civils projects ideally in a Rail environment. MEng/BEng/Foundation Degree/BTEC/ Degree in Civil Engineering. Experience in undertaking the role as CRE & TWC within a Rail, Civil Engineering Groundworks or structures environment Mentoring Project and Assistant Engineers Managing direct and subcontract works Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are maintained on site Good understanding of contracts and providing support to the commercial team in managing costs and maximising engineering efficiencies. Managing the integration of the Civils scope of work from the design, into the construction stage and managing the interfaces with other disciplines on the project. Writing tender scope, technical specifications for Civils engineering works PTS CSCS If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.