We're really proud to be recruiting for this exciting opportunity as an HR Administrator. You'll be working with a team of 12, who we've known for years, you'll be surrounded with people with extensive HR knowledge and who are also super friendly. About the Role: As an HR Administrator you'll provide general administrative support to the UK Human Resources department across all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources function. Working closely with all members of the team to deliver a high-quality service across the organisation, whilst always maintaining awareness of HR best practice. Your next employer offers an enviable company culture, and you'll receive excellent benefits: 25 days annual leave 26 hours of additional leave per annum Non-Contributory Private Healthcare Scheme (taxable benefit) Healthcare Cash Plan Company Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Permanent Disability Insurance Scheme (if in Pension Scheme) Life Assurance Company Share Incentive Plan Subsidised catering + free tea and coffee Travel Card (Employee and partner) Uniform provided Counselling Service Free Car Parking Please find further details below: Job Title: Human Resource Administrator Location: Folkestone, Kent (Your own transport is required due to the location of the company) Salary: 26,207 Duration: 12 month FTC Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, 8:30am - 5pm, 9am - 5:30pm, with flexibility available Hybrid working: Yes, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home As an HR Administrator your responsibilities would be: Maintaining and updating employee records in the HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality. Monitoring and managing HR inboxes, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. Providing administrative support throughout the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and liaising with candidates. Preparing onboarding documentation, including references and probation documents. Assisting with the induction process for new starters to ensure they feel welcomed and informed. Supporting the administration of the sickness absence process. Taking notes during meetings to ensure accurate record-keeping. Providing office cover by taking messages for the team and ensuring timely follow-up. Creating and distributing staff concessionary travel cards. Offering general administration and assistance to support the HR & Reward/Payroll function. Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies. You'll be collaborating with various internal stakeholders, including: Senior Management and Line Managers Occupational Health and Training Departments Legal and Security Teams Human Resources France Union & Company Council Representatives In addition, you'll engage with external contacts such as Office Angels and applicants. To be considered for this role, you should have: Previous administrative experience is essential; HR experience is a plus! Excellent IT skills, with confidence in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAP is an advantage. Experience in taking notes in formal meetings is essential. A valid driving licence is required. Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises is desirable. We're looking for someone who: Respects confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion. Can build good rapport with line managers and employees across the organisation. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Has strong organisational skills and an eye for detail. Can work autonomously and prioritise effectively. Enjoys being productive in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment. Projects a professional image of themselves and the HR department. Next Steps: Joining our client means becoming part of a vibrant team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. If you're excited about making a difference in the HR landscape and supporting your colleagues, apply today ! Know someone who might be perfect for this role? Refer them and if they're successful, you'll receive a 100 voucher of your choice! (Terms apply) Don't forget: If your application matches the job requirements, we'll email you - please check your junk/spam folders. If you hear from us, call Emma (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Elite Consultant) on (phone number removed) within 24 hours to discuss the role in more detail. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
We're really proud to be recruiting for this exciting opportunity as an HR Administrator. You'll be working with a team of 12, who we've known for years, you'll be surrounded with people with extensive HR knowledge and who are also super friendly. About the Role: As an HR Administrator you'll provide general administrative support to the UK Human Resources department across all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources function. Working closely with all members of the team to deliver a high-quality service across the organisation, whilst always maintaining awareness of HR best practice. Your next employer offers an enviable company culture, and you'll receive excellent benefits: 25 days annual leave 26 hours of additional leave per annum Non-Contributory Private Healthcare Scheme (taxable benefit) Healthcare Cash Plan Company Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Permanent Disability Insurance Scheme (if in Pension Scheme) Life Assurance Company Share Incentive Plan Subsidised catering + free tea and coffee Travel Card (Employee and partner) Uniform provided Counselling Service Free Car Parking Please find further details below: Job Title: Human Resource Administrator Location: Folkestone, Kent (Your own transport is required due to the location of the company) Salary: 26,207 Duration: 12 month FTC Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, 8:30am - 5pm, 9am - 5:30pm, with flexibility available Hybrid working: Yes, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home As an HR Administrator your responsibilities would be: Maintaining and updating employee records in the HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality. Monitoring and managing HR inboxes, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. Providing administrative support throughout the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and liaising with candidates. Preparing onboarding documentation, including references and probation documents. Assisting with the induction process for new starters to ensure they feel welcomed and informed. Supporting the administration of the sickness absence process. Taking notes during meetings to ensure accurate record-keeping. Providing office cover by taking messages for the team and ensuring timely follow-up. Creating and distributing staff concessionary travel cards. Offering general administration and assistance to support the HR & Reward/Payroll function. Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies. You'll be collaborating with various internal stakeholders, including: Senior Management and Line Managers Occupational Health and Training Departments Legal and Security Teams Human Resources France Union & Company Council Representatives In addition, you'll engage with external contacts such as Office Angels and applicants. To be considered for this role, you should have: Previous administrative experience is essential; HR experience is a plus! Excellent IT skills, with confidence in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAP is an advantage. Experience in taking notes in formal meetings is essential. A valid driving licence is required. Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises is desirable. We're looking for someone who: Respects confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion. Can build good rapport with line managers and employees across the organisation. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Has strong organisational skills and an eye for detail. Can work autonomously and prioritise effectively. Enjoys being productive in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment. Projects a professional image of themselves and the HR department. Next Steps: Joining our client means becoming part of a vibrant team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. If you're excited about making a difference in the HR landscape and supporting your colleagues, apply today ! Know someone who might be perfect for this role? Refer them and if they're successful, you'll receive a 100 voucher of your choice! (Terms apply) Don't forget: If your application matches the job requirements, we'll email you - please check your junk/spam folders. If you hear from us, call Emma (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Elite Consultant) on (phone number removed) within 24 hours to discuss the role in more detail. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Location: West Midlands (Hybrid Working 3 days pw in the office ideally) Contract: Fixed-Term (12 months) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a well-established in-house legal team on a maternity cover contract. This is a key position providing legal support across a range of corporate transactions with a focus on investments (VC PE) as well as commercial, and governance matters. The Role: Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will play a hands-on role advising on corporate transactions and day-to-day legal matters affecting the business. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and negotiate heads of agreement, investment agreements, articles of association, board minutes, shareholder resolutions and other documents relevant to investment deals made by the investment teams; Prepare and negotiate loan note instruments, simple loan agreements and security documentation; Provide advice to the investment and debt teams in connection with the enforcement of investment rights and security; Provide detailed legal advice in relation to corporate governance and corporate finance; Provide high level advice in relation to insolvency, intellectual property, commercial agreements, data protection and employment matters; Supervise and support a junior paralegal; Instruct external legal counsel as appropriate and manage matters that have been outsourced; Assist in the preparation and delivery of internal legal training. About You: The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified solicitor with 5+ (private practice and/or in-house). Have strong experience in corporate transnational work ideally with experience of venture capital and private equity investments. (poss EIS VCT) as well as more general M&A. Be comfortable leading on legal projects and managing multiple priorities. Possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Be pragmatic, organised, and collaborative in approach Collegiate team, with genuine work/life balance. Proactive, well regarded internally and close to the business If you are a corporate lawyer with the E and VC experience looking to leave practice or returning to work and looking in-house this is an excellent opportunity locally to get some valuable experience At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Location: West Midlands (Hybrid Working 3 days pw in the office ideally) Contract: Fixed-Term (12 months) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a well-established in-house legal team on a maternity cover contract. This is a key position providing legal support across a range of corporate transactions with a focus on investments (VC PE) as well as commercial, and governance matters. The Role: Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will play a hands-on role advising on corporate transactions and day-to-day legal matters affecting the business. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and negotiate heads of agreement, investment agreements, articles of association, board minutes, shareholder resolutions and other documents relevant to investment deals made by the investment teams; Prepare and negotiate loan note instruments, simple loan agreements and security documentation; Provide advice to the investment and debt teams in connection with the enforcement of investment rights and security; Provide detailed legal advice in relation to corporate governance and corporate finance; Provide high level advice in relation to insolvency, intellectual property, commercial agreements, data protection and employment matters; Supervise and support a junior paralegal; Instruct external legal counsel as appropriate and manage matters that have been outsourced; Assist in the preparation and delivery of internal legal training. About You: The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified solicitor with 5+ (private practice and/or in-house). Have strong experience in corporate transnational work ideally with experience of venture capital and private equity investments. (poss EIS VCT) as well as more general M&A. Be comfortable leading on legal projects and managing multiple priorities. Possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Be pragmatic, organised, and collaborative in approach Collegiate team, with genuine work/life balance. Proactive, well regarded internally and close to the business If you are a corporate lawyer with the E and VC experience looking to leave practice or returning to work and looking in-house this is an excellent opportunity locally to get some valuable experience At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Commercial Administrator Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working)Contract Term: 12-Month Fixed Term ContractCompetitive Salary + Flexible Benefits Freedom's Network Services team have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our delivery team in Wakefield on a 12-month fixed term contract. This hybrid role supports the EHV Substation Installation and EHV Overhead Lines projects, working closely with Project Managers and the Operations Director to ensure smooth commercial operations across multiple contracts. You'll play a key role in managing financial processes, supporting procurement activities, and maintaining accurate records to help deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Creating and managing new projects within Freedom's financial system. Budget management and monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs). Preparing and presenting monthly applications to clients. Supporting the commercial and financial month-end position. Raising purchase orders and managing procurement for long-lead items. Assisting with general administrative duties and internal/external communications. Supporting the Freedom Works Management System and other IT platforms. Post-audit of commercially completed works. Engaging with delivery team managers on subcontractor and franchisee management. What we're looking for: We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong commercial and administrative skills. Ideally, you'll have: Understanding of the CIS scheme and Reverse Charge VAT (desirable). Strong character and ability to work well within a team. Good IT literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in finance administration (e.g. payroll, accounts payable, credit control, finance assistant) or purchasing/procurement. Experience dealing with high volumes of invoicing. Familiarity with work management systems and purchase order processing. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us : Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Commercial Administrator Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working)Contract Term: 12-Month Fixed Term ContractCompetitive Salary + Flexible Benefits Freedom's Network Services team have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our delivery team in Wakefield on a 12-month fixed term contract. This hybrid role supports the EHV Substation Installation and EHV Overhead Lines projects, working closely with Project Managers and the Operations Director to ensure smooth commercial operations across multiple contracts. You'll play a key role in managing financial processes, supporting procurement activities, and maintaining accurate records to help deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Creating and managing new projects within Freedom's financial system. Budget management and monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs). Preparing and presenting monthly applications to clients. Supporting the commercial and financial month-end position. Raising purchase orders and managing procurement for long-lead items. Assisting with general administrative duties and internal/external communications. Supporting the Freedom Works Management System and other IT platforms. Post-audit of commercially completed works. Engaging with delivery team managers on subcontractor and franchisee management. What we're looking for: We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong commercial and administrative skills. Ideally, you'll have: Understanding of the CIS scheme and Reverse Charge VAT (desirable). Strong character and ability to work well within a team. Good IT literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in finance administration (e.g. payroll, accounts payable, credit control, finance assistant) or purchasing/procurement. Experience dealing with high volumes of invoicing. Familiarity with work management systems and purchase order processing. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us : Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Corporate Legal Director - Special Projects (FTC to Dec 2026) Location: Slough (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH) Rate: Up to £672 per day PAYE (via agency payroll only) FTSE 20 Global Consumer Goods Company Duration: up to 17months We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Legal Director to join the Group Legal team of an FTSE 20 business on a temporary contract until 31 December 2026. Reporting to the SVP Legal: Corporate, M&A and Governance, you will lead on a high-profile, cross-functional restructuring project spanning 15-20 international markets. This project will consolidate legal entity structures globally, requiring deep corporate expertise, stakeholder management, and cross-border advisory capability. Key responsibilities Lead complex restructuring across multiple jurisdictions Advise on entity structuring, contracts, transaction documents, and negotiations Work closely with tax, governance, and head office teams Manage external counsel and internal legal team members Engage with senior business leaders to deliver pragmatic, strategic solutions Requirements Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or equivalent) with 6+ PQE in corporate/transactional law Background in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a large multinational Track record advising listed businesses on corporate matters International restructuring experience is desirable Confident, collaborative, and able to operate at a senior stakeholder level This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation programme at one of the world's most respected consumer goods businesses. Apply now to discuss this unique role in more detail.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Corporate Legal Director - Special Projects (FTC to Dec 2026) Location: Slough (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH) Rate: Up to £672 per day PAYE (via agency payroll only) FTSE 20 Global Consumer Goods Company Duration: up to 17months We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Legal Director to join the Group Legal team of an FTSE 20 business on a temporary contract until 31 December 2026. Reporting to the SVP Legal: Corporate, M&A and Governance, you will lead on a high-profile, cross-functional restructuring project spanning 15-20 international markets. This project will consolidate legal entity structures globally, requiring deep corporate expertise, stakeholder management, and cross-border advisory capability. Key responsibilities Lead complex restructuring across multiple jurisdictions Advise on entity structuring, contracts, transaction documents, and negotiations Work closely with tax, governance, and head office teams Manage external counsel and internal legal team members Engage with senior business leaders to deliver pragmatic, strategic solutions Requirements Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or equivalent) with 6+ PQE in corporate/transactional law Background in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a large multinational Track record advising listed businesses on corporate matters International restructuring experience is desirable Confident, collaborative, and able to operate at a senior stakeholder level This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation programme at one of the world's most respected consumer goods businesses. Apply now to discuss this unique role in more detail.