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Position: Funeral Service Specialist Location: Bryan Mills Funeral Directors, York Job Type: Part-time, Permanent - 20 hours per week. Wednesday 12-5, Thursday & Friday 9am - 5pm. Salary: £13,936.00 per annum We're looking for an empathetic, well-organised individual to join our team at Bryan Mills Funeral Directors, York as a Funeral Service Specialist (Level One). You'll take the lead in running the branch day to day, supporting families and building trusted local relationships, with training to guide families through Funeral Plans and support ceremonial duties when needed. Our Mission: To help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Our Vision: The UK's leading end-of-life company, helping 1 in 3 people across the UK to plan for and deal with death. Why This Role Matters Being a Funeral Service Specialist means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family turns to, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. Your Impact and Responsibilities This role calls for empathy, confidence and attention to detail - guiding people through funeral arrangements with care, introducing the support we offer, and making sure every detail is taken care of. As a Funeral Services Specialist, you will: Support families with empathy, professionalism and attention to detail. Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices and legal requirements, with clarity, compassion and precision. Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including administration and presentation. Build relationships with suppliers, care homes and local community groups - including ministers, celebrants and florists. Lead chapel visits as required, supporting families with their requests. Raise awareness of funeral plans and contribute to plan sales within the branch. Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times. Skills and Knowledge Compassionate, calm and empathetic in emotionally sensitive situations. Experience in customer service, care or admin is beneficial (full training provided). Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills, confident with legal paperwork. PC literate - Microsoft Office, Outlook and internal systems (training provided). Confident working independently with branch-level responsibility. Comfortable in settings where the deceased may be resting, including chapel visits. Willing to work flexibly, including weekends/on-call if needed. Full UK Driving Licence. What you can expect from us Time to recharge - Up to 25 days' annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays. Extra reward - Yearly bonus of £300-£500. Funeral Plan Commission - Up to £2,000 OTE per annum through funeral plan sales. Planning for your future - 4% matched pension. Peace of mind - Life assurance at 2x salary. Everyday savings - MyStaffShop discounts, eyecare support and flu jab reimbursement. Support when you need it - 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and confidential counselling. Learn and grow - Ongoing training, internal learning pathways and apprenticeships. Making work easier - Free on-site parking at most locations. What Sets Us Apart Meaningful purpose - Supporting families through the hardest moments of their lives. Grow with us - More career paths and leadership opportunities as our group grows. Shape the future - Help us become the UK's number one end-of-life provider and see the difference it makes. What are the next steps? Hit 'apply' and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Why Dignity Funeral Directors Dignity Funeral Directors helps families say goodbye to the people they love with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country support families through some of life's hardest moments. As part of Life Services Group, Dignity Funeral Directors is also part of a wider mission to make end-of-life care more joined up, more supported and easier for families to navigate. Be there when families need you most; with work that matters, a team that supports you, and the training to build a career, whether you've done this before or not. Dignity Funeral Directors is part of Life Services Group; the group bringing together Dignity Funeral Directors, CMG, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewill. Together, we can support families across more of the end-of-life journey, while each brand keeps the name, identity and community connection people already know. For Dignity Funeral Directors, that means more investment in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams. You'll be part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and valued. If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families in your community through one of the hardest times in their lives; find your Life's work. FCA Statement Dignity Funeral Directors is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities. Some roles may require additional training, screening or regulatory checks, confirmed during recruitment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know diverse teams build a better place to work. Whoever you are, we'd love to hear from you - let us know if you need anything to make the process more accessible. Unsolicited agency submissions will be treated as direct applications, with no fee payable. We may close or extend applications depending on response levels, so we'd recommend applying early. TPBN1_UKTJ

Legal Secretary – Commercial & Residential Property Location: Harrogate Salary: Up to £28,000 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Commercial Property or Residential Property? Looking for your next opportunity in Harrogate? CLD Recruitment is recruiting for a Legal Secretary to support the Head of Commercial Property and Head of Residential Property within a professional legal environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who enjoys a varied secretarial role and takes pride in providing first-class support to busy fee earners. The Role Working closely with senior fee earners across the property departments, your responsibilities will include: • Audio typing and preparing legal correspondence and documentation., • Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings., • Handling telephone calls and liaising with clients and third parties., • Maintaining accurate client files and document management systems., • Providing general secretarial and administrative support., • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.About You To be considered for this position, you must have: • Previous Legal Secretary experience within either a Commercial Property or Residential Property department of a law firm., • Strong audio typing and document production skills., • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • A professional telephone manner and strong communication skills., • The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively., • A proactive, professional and team-focused approach. Previous experience in either Commercial Property or Residential Property is essential. Applications without this experience cannot be considered. Apply Today If you have previous Commercial Property or Residential Property legal secretarial experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Harrogate, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ

Property and Compliance Administrator Salary: Up to £30,000 dependent on experience and skills Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday Based at YO62 4EN About us We are home to the UK's largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. The Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are looking for a Property and Compliance Administrator. Reporting into the Head of Property Services you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support, with a strong focus on compliance, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) administration, contractor coordination, and property service documentation. The role ensures efficient management of records, statutory compliance processes, reporting, and departmental communications across the property portfolio. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Property Services. Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, and departmental correspondence. Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and documentation. Maintain accurate filing systems, databases, and property records. Coordinate purchase orders, invoices, and expense processing. Maintain compliance trackers for statutory inspections and certifications. Monitor expiry dates and ensure timely scheduling of inspections and remedial works. Assist in the administration of HSE policies, procedures, and reporting systems. Maintain accident, incident, and near-miss records. Coordinate HSE training records and certification tracking. Support risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) administration. Help ensure contractors and suppliers submit required HSE documentation before commencing works. Liaise with contractors, suppliers, tenants, and internal departments. Schedule maintenance visits, inspections, and service appointments. Track completion of reactive and planned maintenance works. Assist with contractor onboarding and documentation checks. Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and escalate outstanding issues where necessary. Assist in analysing service performance data and identifying trends. Support budget tracking and invoice reconciliation where applicable. We are looking for someone who has; GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths. Own transport required – located Ampleforth Previous experience in an administrative role. Strong organisational and multitasking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience maintaining confidential and accurate records. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Desirable HSE or compliance-related training/certification advantageous. Business Administration qualification desirable. Experience within property, facilities management, housing, or maintenance environments. Knowledge of compliance and HSE processes. Understanding of UK health and safety legislation and property compliance requirements. What we offer Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey Shop Christmas Closure Historic Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrow Employee Assistance programme Retail savings platform 50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre The Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references. If you enjoy working in a friendly, peaceful atmosphere, meeting new people, being part of a hardworking team, then this role is perfect for you! Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Newport (5 days onsite)Contract: 3 Months Initial Contract (Rolling Extensions, likely 6+ months)Start Date: 1st NovemberClearance: Active SC Clearance RequiredIR35 Status: Inside IR35Rate: Competitive/Market Rate We are seeking an experienced System Specialist (Splunk) to join a high-performing Security Operations Centre (SOC) team supporting a critical programme of work. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Splunk professional with strong Unix administration skills and a SecDevOps mindset to support ongoing SIEM operations, upgrades, migrations and service improvements. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end support for the Splunk platform, ensuring optimal system health, performance and security while contributing to automation and operational efficiencies. • Provide end-to-end administration and support of the Splunk SIEM platform., • Conduct Splunk health checks and performance monitoring across the environment., • Support planned migrations, upgrades and platform enhancement activities., • Create, maintain and optimise Splunk alerts, dashboards and reports., • Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures., • Deploy and manage Splunk Technology Add-ons (TAs)., • Troubleshoot platform issues and implement corrective actions., • Work closely with SOC analysts, engineers and wider security teams., • Manage and modify configuration files, deploying changes through Git/GitLab repositories., • Support automation initiatives through scripting and process improvement., • Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Splunk Enterprise environments., • Experience providing end-to-end SIEM support within enterprise or security-focused environments., • Solid understanding of Splunk upgrades, health checks, monitoring and troubleshooting., • Strong Unix/Linux administration skills., • Experience performing Unix maintenance and administrative tasks., • Proficiency in Unix shell scripting., • Experience creating and maintaining Splunk dashboards, alerts and documentation., • Regular use of GitLab/Git for version control and configuration management., • Experience managing application configuration files and deployments., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Active SC Clearance., • PowerShell scripting and automation experience., • Exposure to DevSecOps or SecDevOps practices and tooling., • Experience supporting large-scale or government security environments., • Knowledge of SIEM migration projects., • Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code principles., • Long-term contract opportunity with strong extension potential., • Work on a high-profile security programme., • Collaborative SOC environment with cutting-edge security technologies., • Competitive daily rate., • Opportunity to contribute to SIEM transformation and operational improvement initiatives. Please note: Due to the nature of the project, applicants must hold active SC Clearance and be eligible to work onsite in Newport. Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role Overview To maximise Groundcare sales growth by proactively generating and converting sales opportunities, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a professional, engaging showroom environment that showcases products to the highest standard. The role owns the complete customer journey from enquiry to handover and follow-up, while also providing parts and aftersales support to ensure customers receive the correct parts, accessories, consumables and ongoing support from the Ripon group Key Responsibilities Groundcare Sales - Primary Focus Actively generate and convert Groundcare sales opportunities from showroom, telephone, digital and local prospecting activity. Understand each customer's application, budget and ownership needs, then recommend the most suitable machine, attachment, accessory and support package. Prepare accurate quotations, follow up every live opportunity and maintain clear customer and prospect records in the company system. Arrange and conduct product demonstrations, explaining safe operation, key features, maintenance requirements and total ownership benefits. Merchandise machines, accessories and seasonal products to a high standard, ensuring pricing and product information are current and clear. Support local shows, open days, promotions and targeted campaigns, capturing and progressing every lead generated. Coordinate machine preparation, documentation, payment, cleaning, delivery and customer handover with workshop, parts, administration and transport colleagues. Promote finance, warranty, servicing, winter service, collection and delivery, genuine parts and other relevant company support propositions. Monitor local competitor activity, customer feedback and demand trends, sharing practical market insight with the relevant manager. Provide professional parts and telephone support, identifying the correct part using catalogues, systems and machine information. Advise customers on genuine parts, accessories, lubricants, consumables and seasonal maintenance items, using every interaction to identify an appropriate sales opportunity. Work closely with service colleagues to support workshop parts demand and minimise delays to customer machines. Escalate technical, availability, pricing or customer concerns quickly to the appropriate colleague or manager. Provide reasonable cover across the Groundcare showroom and parts function during holidays, peak periods and seasonal demand. Customer Experience & Standards Own customer enquiries through to a clear conclusion, keeping the customer updated rather than passing responsibility between departments. Present a helpful, professional and commercially aware image of Ripon Group at all times. Handle complaints constructively, record the facts accurately and escalate promptly where resolution is outside the role's authority. Follow company health and safety, safeguarding, data protection, cash handling and credit-control procedures. Maintain a clean, safe and customer-ready showroom, sales area, parts counter and demonstration environment. Measures of Success Groundcare sales revenue, gross profit and achievement against agreed targets. Lead response time, quotation follow-up discipline and conversion of opportunities to orders. Growth in repeat customers, accessory attachment, service plan and aftersales sales. Quotation, order, invoicing, and stock accuracy. Customer feedback and effective resolution of enquiries or complaints. Contribution to showroom standards, campaign activity, and team cover. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Previous experience in retail, machinery, Groundcare, agricultural equipment, parts or a customer-facing sales environment is desirable. A confident, consultative sales approach with the discipline to prospect, follow up and close business. Practical mechanical awareness and the ability to learn product specifications, applications and parts identification systems. Strong customer service, telephone, written communication and numeracy skills. Comfortable using Microsoft 365, CRM, dealer management, catalogue and stock systems. Well organised, accurate and able to manage competing sales, counter and administrative priorities. A full UK driving licence is required; trailer or relevant equipment experience would be advantageous. Personal Attributes Customer-focused, approachable and confident speaking with a wide range of customers. Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable asking for the order. Reliable, adaptable and willing to support colleagues across sales, parts and service. Practical, detail-conscious and committed to completing tasks properly. Positive about seasonal working patterns and occasional weekend or event support where required. Benefits Opportunity to work with industry-leading technology and brands. Company pension scheme. Company sick scheme. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays. Day off for your birthday. Life insurance x 3 salary. Tailored career path. Manufacturer training. Employee uniform. Staff discount on showroom items. Free on-site parking. Health and well-being support line. Employer funded Cash plan to support with covering employees' regular healthcare expenses. JBRP1_UKTJ

This full-time role offers the opportunity to support three vibrant school sites, providing hands-on technical support and contributing to the smooth running of classroom and administrative IT systems. Previous experience in an IT support or IT engineering role. Supportive IT team and collaborative