Business administration assistant jobs in United Kingdom - Page 2

We repair and sell alloy wheels across Essex. Our busy team need support for phone answering, asking customers for technical information, follow through with suppliers and various other administrative tasks. All skills will be taught alone with journey of working with us. Development oppurtunities along the career. This role could be performed in a short day, typically 8:00 to 15:00 No Skills required as we will train on everything PC SKILLS REQUIRED BASIC LEVEL Job Type: Full-time Salary: £15,500.00-£18,500.00 per year PLEASE NOTE salary will increase over time 6 Months contract with 3 Months Probation Benefits: Discounted or free food On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday 8AM - 3PM Bonus scheme available as we grow. Work Location: In person in Harlow, CM20. NO REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE

Main duties will be to take telephone inquiries and pass on the messages to relevant manager; arranges appointments, maintain business diary, travel arrangements, makes reservations and organised a variety of functions. Any new clients matter comes opens the file and sorts, distributes and files correspondence (in hard copy and electronic) and deals directly with routine correspondence. Use software to produce correspondence, reports, presentations and other documents from drafts, handwritten copy. arranges and attends meetings, takes minutes and prepares records of proceedings, Drafting the administrative letters and acts as a first point of contact for a manager or team with colleagues and people from outside organisations

As a Retail Optical Assistant at Vision Express, you’ll assist our customers in finding and selecting eyewear that meets their needs. You’ll help with frame adjustments, repairs, and fittings. Additionally, you may perform some pre-screening eye examinations and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, supporting the phone lines from customer queries and processing payments. Overall, your goal is to provide excellent customer service and ensure that our customers leave happy, with eyewear that fits properly and meets their vision needs. You’ll play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to ‘See More and Be More’ by providing tailored and effective service, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Provide excellent customer service, with the ability to provide personalised assistance to customer and address their needs and concerns Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Ability to work as part of a team, with colleagues across the whole store The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Knowledge and understanding of our optical products and services, including frames, lenses, and contact lenses, and the ability to inform customers about them and promote our products and services to help towards your store targets Arrange and maintain the stores look and feel, keeping it organised and stocked, to provide a visually appealing environment for our customers, in line with the store marketing guidance. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Pension scheme Life Assurance - 2 x your basic annual salary Private medical cover for you and your family Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Position Overview: Research markets to map out and collate information on customers in the consumer electronic sector. Responsible for increasing revenue through the product portfolio, by the management and growth of existing key accounts and new business sales. Qualify leads and arrange meetings whilst offering in depth information about products and services. Conduct effective, regular Customer Account Reviews. Proof reading of contracts and following up on customer financial accounts Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update office policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations. Office Operations: Oversee office maintenance activities, including ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of the workspace. Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary to maintain adequate stock levels. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers for office-related needs. Financial Management: Assist in basic accounting tasks such as invoicing, billing, and payroll processing. Keep track of office expenses and prepare reports for review by management. Work closely with the finance department to ensure accurate record-keeping and budget adherence. Customer Service: Serve as a point of contact for customer inquiries and provide assistance or redirect them to the appropriate department. Handle customer complaints or concerns in a professional and timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Data Management and Reporting: Maintain organized filing systems for documents, records, and reports. Compile and analyze data to generate reports for management review and decision-making. Qualifications: Proven experience as an office manager or administrative assistant, preferably in the construction or electrical industry. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and office management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP). Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience with financial tasks. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred. Working Conditions: This position is based in an office setting, with occasional requirements for field visits or off-site meetings. Standard office hours apply, with potential for overtime during busy periods or special projects.

Training Executive Carebeans Limited is a contemporary, innovative software company based in the UK. We design and build comprehensive care planning and management software, along with fully integrated mobile applications, for the UK social care sector. We are also developing exciting new in-home technologies to support independent living. Our customers in social care are Residential and Nursing Care Homes alongside businesses that provide care to people living in their own homes, typically called Domiciliary Care Providers. We are a small, hard-working team, delivering high business growth Our mission is: To deliver software that makes life better for the carer and those being cared for. To exploit the latest technology. To enable people to live better, safer and supported lives in their own homes and reduce social isolation. To ensure people living in care homes get the levels of care they deserve. To help care providers provide excellent levels of high quality and cost-efficient care. To offer premium levels of customer service, listening to our customers, responding to their needs whilst bringing new ideas for service delivery. To be the market leader in new technological ideas, challenging preconceptions and finding new, exciting ways to deliver the growing need for care without exponential cost. To build a motivated and rewarded team of care experts who are highly regarded and valued by our customers. Our work environment includes: On-the-job training Growth opportunities Work-from-home days Relaxed atmosphere Carebeans is an approved software supplier on the NHS DSCR DPS programme and as a result we are expanding our customer onboarding team with the addition of a dedicated Customer experience and training executive This person will be office based at one of our Monmouth, Northampton or Daresbury locations and will be mentored by a member of our Senior Leadership Team to become an expert in the use of our systems and the benefits we create for the social care sector. Responsibilities: Deliver structured online software training programmes to our clients. Assessing individual and group training needs to establish users’ knowledge/capability of software programmes. Deliver training to users on an individual or group basis Monitor all trainees’ progress, guaranteeing the necessary experience is attained. Maintain individual and group training records Evaluate the effectiveness of each training Document irregularities and work to find solutions. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to the right candidate. The right candidate is someone who wants to become a key part in a growing business and share in its success. The Ideal candidate will: Have software training experience in social care or be working in the care sector with good knowledge of digital systems. Have a patient and friendly approach to training with the ability to motivate others. Have the ability to provide clear and accurate advice and information to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing Excellent administrative, organisation, analytical and technical skills. Have a good understanding of technology Be familiar with Microsoft Office applications Be a problem solver and effectively feedback new enhancement requests to the Operations Team Have excellent administrative, organisation, analytical and technical skills. Be ambitious General Provide general support to the Company and assist with the support and onboarding teams as needed. Participate in and attend sales, training and marketing meetings as required. Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere. Monitor own development towards business and individual objectives. Keep personal IT skills and knowledge up to date The vast majority of our training is delivered online but the right candidate may be required to travel to deliver onsite training. Have a full driving licence Salary is depending upon experience

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a rapidly growing bookkeeping and management consultancy company with an extensive portfolio of clients from different company sizes. We are looking for a full-time office/business support manager with a strong financial and bookkeeping skill set to look after both, the general accounting and financial management of the business as well as the day-to-day tasks of managing a busy consultation company. These will be the core tasks but it will also mean carrying out general office manager tasks. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of other office staff members. You will be expected to thrive from having a varied workload and being happy to assist in other financial and non-financial duties as required. Strong organisational skills are essential for this role as well as a willingness to work towards the company's rapid growth. The role: Specific activities will include (but not be restricted to) - Developing and implementing financial and operational strategies to optimize profitability, and efficiency, and support company objectives. - Planning work schedules, delegating responsibilities and assigning tasks effectively. - Managing correspondence and inquiries related to accounting records, financial position and sales data. - Ensuring that the latest version of policies and standards are approved before effectively publishing these. - Ensuring administration and departmental activities are in line with the latest standards. - Planning, organising and coordinating activities and resources across other offices, including preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports with accuracy and timeliness. - Conducting thorough analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. - Monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations. - Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to ensure efficiency and compliance. - Manage relationships with external stakeholders. - Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth, - Controlling purchases, managing purchase orders, and overseeing invoice management and bank reconciliation. - Liaise with team members to provide accurate cost information, assist in quotation preparation, - Recording and monitoring office expenditure and budget management, including expense management, petty cash, and staff overtime. - Assist the Director and Senior Management Team in all high-level financial management and decision-making. Personal Profile and Essential Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; - Proven experience (5+ years) in a management role, - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively. - Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting tools - Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives. - High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards. - Highly organised, and commercially responsible, able to manage sensitive data confidentially. - Excellent administration and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail. - Flexible working attitude, with a can-do team player approach. - Proficient in MS Office applications. - Must be proficient in the use of Xero accounting for both data entry and analysis and bookkeeping. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: Management, 5 years (required) Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 29/03/2024

Yard Sale Pizza are looking for an ambitious, proactive and driven Partnerships Executive to join their marketing team to manage and grow our pub and venue partnerships across London. Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza was born out of three friends’ shared passion for simple, quality pizza. It all began with a little oven, chugging away in Johnnie’s own backyard. Nine years later and we’re serving love and pizza across North, East and now South London. Who’d have thought? We’re still local at heart though, making orders by hand and delivering them ourselves through our in-house delivery service – never through a third party. Handmade, hand-delivered from dough to door. It makes award-winning neighbourhood pizza that bit better. We hope you agree. We’ve been awarded Best Value Eats in the Observer Food Monthly awards in 2022, after winning their Best Cheap Eats award in 2017, have been voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022, and were named London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London Awards. What is my role? As our Partnerships Executive you will work closely with our Head of Marketing & Communications, Marketing Director and the rest of the marketing team at Yard Sale Pizza to account manage our pub partnerships and build our pub partner network to drive innovation & growth across new and existing partners for Yard Sale. You will also support the team on broader marketing initiatives and local marketing campaigns, assist with key marketing events and oversee some administrative tasks relating to our pub partners. The perfect candidate would be a motivated, creative people-person who knows our brand, would be motivated by a target-driven role and loves getting out and about across London. This role comes at a very exciting time for Yard Sale and would be a great opportunity for the right person to grow with the business. Deadline: 3rd April 2024 To apply: Apply via Harri with a CV and short 500-word cover letter to tell us why you would be perfect for the job! Salary: Around £28k dependent on experience, with additional bonus scheme to be agreed Schedule: 2-3 days of travel per week to our pub partners across each of our shops’ neighbourhoods (within Zones 1-4). Wednesdays in Hackney with the YSP Head Office Team Roles & responsibilities: - Drive our pub partner network through building relationships, identifying new pub partner opportunities and bringing creative ideas to help grow this side of the business - Managing and building our collateral and marketing presence in our pubs to help grow additional marketing and sales opportunities - Managing administrative and reporting requirements for our pub partnerships including pub reports, menu management, research, and notes/next steps from meetings - Becoming the point of contact for our new and existing pub partner network and representing Yard Sale to the pub and venue community in London - Management of external digital and print collateral (menus/website/marketing copy etc) - Managing and building our collateral and marketing presence in our pubs to help grow additional marketing and sales opportunities - Basic InDesign/creative responsibilities in managing menu/pub assets and creating new ones where possible - Assisting on broader marketing initiatives such as local marketing campaigns and key marketing events Skills/requirements - Minimum one year experience in a relationship management role - Knowledge and understanding of hospitality in a relevant environment - Proactive, self-starting and enthusiastic approach - Great with people and able to build relationships with pub partners, shop teams and our friends in the community across London - Travel across London to visit existing and new pub partners - Organised and reliable with a good attention to detail - A team player with a can-do attitude - Awareness and understanding of the Yard Sale brand and how we communicate - Passionate about food & drink, London hospitality and keen to grow in the industry - Some design ability (InDesign/Photoshop) a plus but not essential What’s on offer: - Hybrid working role - Cycle to work scheme - Tech scheme - Working from home allowance - 28 days annual leave - Christmas hols - Pizza for days! - YSP merchandise and discounts across all sites for family and friends - Staff parties If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Job Description: As the Procurement Manager at AZ Fixing Ltd., you will play a pivotal role in managing the sourcing and procurement of merchandise from various suppliers. You will be responsible for ensuring that our inventory meets the quality standards and demands of our customers while maintaining cost-effectiveness and efficiency in procurement processes. Responsibilities: Attend trade fairs, shows, and demonstrations to research new product lines and suppliers. Regularly review catalogues and keep up with market trends to identify potential products and services for procurement. Assess budgetary limitations and customer requirements to determine the quantity, type, range, and quality of goods or services to be purchased. Evaluate bids from suppliers, negotiate prices, and finalize contracts ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company. Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts and specify details of goods or services required, including delivery schedules and quality standards. Continuously seek opportunities to improve supply networks and present innovative ideas to the senior management team for consideration. Ensure that delivered items comply with orders, monitor the quality of incoming goods, and promptly address any issues with unsatisfactory or faulty items. Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators, and take necessary actions to ensure targets are met. Supervise clerical, administrative, and warehouse distribution staff involved in procurement activities. Assist in recruitment, training, and performance management as needed. Work closely with merchandisers to allocate stock effectively and develop sales forecasts based on procurement trends and market demand. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, prepare reports as necessary, and provide insights and analysis to support decision-making processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Proven experience in procurement management, preferably in the electronics or retail industry. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with procurement software. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Headquartered in London, CACI Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI International Inc., a publicly listed company on the NYSE with annual revenue in excess of US $6.2bn and employing approx. 22,000 people worldwide. CACI Ltd is an international data and technology consultancy with £154m turnover and 1100 employees. We are passionate, progressive and unafraid of challenge; our mission is to use technology and data-driven insight to make a commercial difference. We provide expert advice and hands-on system management to help our national and global clients get the most from technology and data. We use innovation wisely to deliver well thought-out digital solutions and software. The role of the HR Officer is vital in ensuring a consistent employee experience at CACI. This role supports the two HR Managers with general HR duties, including disciplinary, grievance, absence meetings, DBS/Screening and ensuring our work complements the work within the Business Units and adds value in terms of perception, actions, and communication. As a small team everyone is expected to be hands on and do whatever is required, you will be expected to provide first class support to our internal stakeholders and our employees. CACI operates a hybrid working pattern with a general requirement of three days per week in the office. Job Duties Onboarding: Carry out DBS/Screening processes when due, ensuring that the company is always compliant. Pro-actively seek to mitigate any potential delays in processing candidates / employee files, seek solutions and keep key stakeholders up to date on any delays in the process which may affect the provisional start date. Manage and conduct weekly new starter inductions. Policies and Guidelines: Ensure compliance with UK employment law, regulations, and company policies. Contribute to the formulation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with CACI values and ethos. You will actively promote corporate policies and cultivate a positive work atmosphere. Drafting routine correspondence and document templates (e.g. forms, letters, checklists, spreadsheets, emails etc) Employee Relations: Collate and analyse key data and present reports in a user-friendly and professional manner. Collate and produce administration packs for cases - investigations, disciplinary, grievances and employment tribunals. Organise meetings in relation to case management - e.g. booking rooms, ensuring that all attendees have the meeting details, sending out invitations, sending out administration packs. Advise on procedures and case process as required. Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on a variety of sensitive employee relations issues. Support the administration aspects of casework management and support at meetings as appropriate including note taking. Apprentices/MSD NextGen: Act as key contact and mentor, supporting the development, sharing learnings, and maintaining effective communication. Apprentices – Monthly check ins and facilitation. MSD NextGen - Coordinate employee training programs and maintain training records and budget requirements. Play a pivotal role in MSD’s NextGen Programme and Social Responsibility Committee, co-ordinating the early years training and development program to enhance employee growth. Employee Benefits: Ongoing maintenance and improvement of HIVE SharePoint site for employee benefits. Benefits engagement programmes/communications. Corporate HR Inbox: Monitor and respond to general query emails in the Corporate HR inbox from employees, stakeholders, and outsourced queries, including but not limited to reference requests. Offering proactive assistance to both managers and employees. General Employment/HR: Provide a professional and responsive service to employees across the company, both remotely and in person. Work with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within CACI. Any other duties or initiatives that come under the HR remit. Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources department by assisting on new initiatives and projects as required. We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess: Skills and Experience: CIPD Level 3 with previous experience working in a HR department. Working knowledge of Employment Law and generalist HR working practice, policies, and procedures. Professional communication and influencing skills both in written and spoken English. Strong IT skills with a good understanding of MS Excel & Word and HRIS experience. (Experience in Dayforce HR Software is desirable but not essential). Experience of dealing with day-to-day queries and having a customer focused attitude. Confidence in dealing with individuals at all levels within the business, including senior management. Efficient administrator who can demonstrate attention to detail. Be able to work under pressure and deliver a high-volume workload. Demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to work. High degree of confidentiality and diplomacy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Company: Fatzah Ltd Location: London Salary: £26000 - £28000 About the Company: Fatzah Ltd, a leading estate agency based in London, is seeking a highly organised, dynamic, and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive support to our Director. As the backbone of our executive team's daily operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the Director's schedule, communications, and various administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities: Calendar Management: Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the Director. Communication Handling: Manage and prioritise all incoming communications including phone calls, emails, and post. Document Preparation: Create, edit, and proofread business correspondence, reports, and presentations. Meeting Coordination: Prepare agendas, attend meetings, take detailed minutes, and follow up on action points. Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. Administrative Support: Provide general support to the Director, including filing, photocopying, data entry, and other administrative tasks as needed. Liaison with Other Departments: Act as the primary point of contact between the Director and other departments within the company. Special Projects: Assist with or lead special projects as assigned, including event planning, research, and analysis. Requirements: Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role. Exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in MS Office and other office management systems. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Job Title: Civil and Commercial Litigation Fee Earner Job Description: We are in Urgent need Fee earner for our Civil/Commercial Litigation Department. This department, a testament to the firm's continual growth and adaptation to the dynamic legal landscape, is experiencing a remarkable upsurge in client engagements. Consequently, we are seeking to expand our team with the addition of a new Solicitor or Litigation Executive. This individual should possess a robust understanding and practical experience in civil/commercial litigation and debt-related matters, adhering to the legal frameworks of England and Wales. Our department's focus encompasses a diverse range of legal issues, including but not limited to: Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes, primarily focusing on possession proceedings as per the Housing Act 1988 and subsequent amendments. Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes, involving the execution of forfeiture notices under the Law of Property Act 1925. Debt Recovery Actions and Proceedings, adhering to the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law. Breach of Contract matters, guided by established principles under English Contract Law. General Civil and Litigation Disputes, encompassing a wide range of civil law issues. Property Litigation and Contentious Probate Matters, requiring an intricate understanding of the Property Law and Probate Law respectively. The role we seek to fill entails a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: Initial consultations with prospective clients and the gathering of preliminary instructions. Collaboration with the supervising team to determine fee structures, followed by communicating fee estimates to clients. Conducting legal research and formulating a case strategy post-instruction. Drafting initial correspondences and formal letters to involved parties, articulating our clients' claims and positions. Preparation of witness statements to substantiate our clients’ claims. Drafting and filing court proceedings, ensuring compliance with the relevant procedural requirements. Management of evidence and disclosure processes, in line with the Civil Procedure Rules. Navigation of court directions and ensuring adherence to judicial guidelines. Participation in marketing and business development initiatives to further the department's reach and reputation. The successful candidate will benefit from supervision by the Head of the Department and administrative support from an Administrative Assistant. Job Type: Permanent Job Reference: KL Salary: £25,000-£30,000 Country: UK Town/City: Blackburn

Job Description - Prepares sales invoices and maintains records and accounts of sales activity; - Coordinate with various departments, such as production and logistics, to ensure timely order fulfillment. - Prepare and generate sales reports, including sales performance, inventory levels, and customer analytics. - Provide regular updates on sales metrics to the sales team and management. - Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally via email, phone, or in-person. - Provide information about products, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. - Handles customer complaints or forwards them to relevant member of sales team; - Provide administrative support to the sales team, including scheduling meetings, preparing sales presentations and proposals, and maintaining sales collateral. - Monitor inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers for timely replenishment, and track shipments. - Ensure accurate stock levels and assist in resolving any discrepancies. Skills - An associate’s or bachelor's degree in business administration or similar preferred. - Previous experience in sales administration, or a similar role. - Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. - Proven work experience as a Sales administrator or Sales support agent - Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular) - Understanding of sales performance metrics - Excellent organizational and multitasking skills - A team player with high level of dedication - Ability to work under strict deadlines - Certification in Marketing, Sales or relevant field is a plus

Vacancy for an office administrator to assist in the running operations of an industrial refrigeration service business. Junior position will be considered with potential to progress to lead role.

Due to the growth of the company, we are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our busy team in our Stevenage head office in the role of Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will hold at least an AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role encompasses a wide variety of tasks and includes management of both the purchase and sales ledgers, month end journals, assisting with management accounts reporting, preparing payroll and pension submissions, preparing VAT returns, liaising with HMRC and other ad-hoc financial reporting as required. You will be required to liaise with vendors and clients to settle balances owed. You will be expected to contribute to the continued improvement and success of the company by developing our industry contacts and identifying new opportunities for the company. Working with members of different departments to pass on knowledge and skills to others as well as identify process and procedural improvements that will benefit the company as a whole. You may be required to undertake some ad-hoc administrative tasks as required. To succeed in this role you must be friendly, approachable and an excellent communicator with an eye for detail. The ability to manage complex requirements to tight timescales and to prioritise and organise your own workload is essential. You must have an in-depth knowledge of Xero accounting software and at least 2 years’ experience working in a busy finance department. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. Due to the nature of our industry a flexible approach to working hours and the possibility of some evening/weekend work may be required. A full UK driving licence would be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join a fun and friendly team in an exciting and challenging industry. We believe in growing the skills of all of our staff and offer opportunities to develop new and existing skills.

One Avenue Group is a boutique, luxury serviced office company that are based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves in being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. We’re looking for career-focused individuals to support our expansion and growth whilst we provide experience, knowledge and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order for you to take on a team leader role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations. Responsibilities for Client Experience Assistant: As a Client Experience Assistant your main objective is to deliver One Avenue’s award-winning, world class service to our clients, being an extension of their business. You Will Work Alongside a Growing Team Of Other Client Experience Assistants, While Reporting To The Assistant Centre Manager. Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Assisting with administrative requests – with our operations department being an extension of our client’s businesses, it is important we deal with client requests in a timely and professional manner, while adding a personal touch Client move in and outs – with a growing collection, we have a high demand for our office spaces. Our front of house team works to assist with client move in and outs. This includes, design, IT, facilities and onboarding services, where full training will be provided Designing of office spaces – as a luxury brand, we provide a bespoke office design service, you will be given design projects, allowing you to develop your interior design skills Organising client events – part of our concierge service is hosting client events, which you and your front of house colleagues are given autonomy to organise, creating a luxurious experience for our clients Upholding building standards – conducting regular building checks, ensuring the space is exceptional at all times, allowing clients to work in a space for success Requirements: You will ideally be someone that has: The will to learn and develop their skills in customer service and high-end hospitality The ability to communicate to our clients with etiquette and politeness An ability to sell your own ideas, encapsulate ideas of others and take them from conception to execution Ideally (but not necessarily) some experience of a fast-paced, high standards driven environment Strong team player capabilities with an ability to work well in a productive team environment An energy and enthusiasm to learn and develop yourself and build your career An ability to demonstrate flexibility and operate in a changeable environment MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Please find below a list of activities that encompass your role as an Office Administrator for TFM Ltd - Supervise and coordinate activities of all staff. - Manage and maintain work schedule for engineers assisting the operations director. - Maintain management information systems, both manual and computerised. - Review and answer correspondence. - Provide secretarial or executive services for directors. - Establish and maintain supplier accounts. - Ensure data is entered into the relevant systems promptly. - Assist the compliance manager with any annual audits. - Manage the filing, storage and security of documents. - Respond to enquiries in a timely and professional manner. - Assist the compliance manager with the management of ISO 9001 & 14001 procedures - Maintain insurance coverage’s, business, motor, etc. - Dealing with telephone and email enquiries. - Creating and maintaining filing systems, both paper and electronic. - Keeping diaries and arranging appointments. - Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents and to maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets, mailing lists and databases. - Devising and maintaining office systems. - Arranging travel and accommodation for staff as and when required. - Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information in an efficient and retrievable manner. - Monitoring and always updating EWM, our work platform for engineers. - Collating information from sub-contractors to enable invoices to be created. - To make sure all job sheets are received in a timely manner from the engineers and sub-contractors. - To accept responsibility for tasks that are not necessarily listed above but are commensurate with a role of this type.

We are seeking a confident and experienced Receptionist to become part of our Front Office Team at Quest Apartments Hotels, Liverpool. Our properties operate 24/7; therefore, the department works on an early (7am-3.30pm) or late (3pm-11.30pm) shift basis. Night shifts are also available and required on occasion. Please note this is a part time role, working 24 hours a week. As our Receptionist, you will: Offer a warm welcome and departure experience to our guests, managing expectations by constantly seeking opportunities to personalise their needs, travel purposes, plans, etc Take initiative in accommodating the customers’ needs in a resourceful manner Be pro-active in the learning and development of administrative tasks, procedures, processes and standards and ensure correct practice Ensure that all shift tasks are carried out according to the required standard and take responsibility in providing full handovers to all relevant parties/shifts. Here at Quest Apartments Hotels, we promote an Enterprising and Winning Mindset. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable; however, we are looking for candidates who have the right attitude to learn, good problem-solving skills and the ability to apply these to the job role. This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Receptionist. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Health Insurance Refer a Friend bonus Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans over 220 cities across more than 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Ascott has about 94,000 operating units and more than 64,000 units under development, making a total of about 159,000 units in over 900 properties. As part of The Ascott Limited, Quest Apartments Hotels offers contemporary and sleek studios and apartments with modern comforts, business connectivity and additional services that can be customised to our guests’ lifestyle and needs, with prime locations worldwide. If you are excited by a career in Hospitality and have a passion for providing great customer service, we look forward to hearing from you. Required skills: Customer Service, Customer Focus, Time Management, Organisation Skills, Team Work, Attention to Detail, Communication, Problem Solving, Multitasking £11.00 per hour The leading serviced residence owner-operators, The Ascott Limited is a Singapore-owned company with over 30,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Currently, with more than 22,000 units under development, the Company accounts to a total of more than 53,000 units in over 300 properties. With an award-winning portfolio spanning three prestigious brands, we offer the exclusive and refined experience of modern living, no matter where your travels take you next.

Role and Responsibilities: As a Sales Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our sales team and ensuring the smooth operation of the sales process. Your responsibilities will include: Answering customer enquiries over the phone, by email and face to face, through Ebay and Amazon Ensuring to take and process customer orders and payments, refunds and Ebay and Amazon To do credit checks, raise invoices and deal with paperwork, especially for business or wholesale customers To update customer records To check stock and re-order supplies as needed, coordinate with the warehouse manager To be sales oriented and grow the sales of the business To assist and support and work as a team and guide them through digital marketing and its use for sales growth

As an office manager, you'll need to: Use a range of software, including email, spread sheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office Organize office operations and procedures Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease Manage office G&A budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting Provide general support to visitors Assist in the on boarding process for new hires manage online and paper filing systems develop and implement new administrative systems, such as record management record office expenditure and manage the budget organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs organise and chair meetings with staff - in lower-paid roles this may include typing the agenda and taking minutes, but senior managers usually have an administrative assistant to do this ensure adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload, often by using temping agencies delegate work to staff and manage their workload and output promote staff development and training implement and promote equality and diversity policy write reports for senior management and deliver presentations respond to customer enquiries and complaints review and update health and safety policies and ensure they're observed check that data protection laws are being adhered to in relation to the storage of data, and review and update policies arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices attend conferences and training manage social media for your organisation OFFICE MANAGER Key Skills involves: Excellent time management, initiative and approachability Ability to multi-tasking and prioritise work Excellent organisational and time-management skills Attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements knowledge of Microsoft Office(Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and other commonly used office packages is must required strong IT and typing skills the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure good team working skills and the confidence to lead and motivate a team the ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to converse at senior and board level negotiation and relationship-building skills attention to detail flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads a problem-solving approach to work project management skills a familiarity with legislation in the areas of employment, equality and diversity, and data protection - this is useful, but not essential. Qualification Seeking: There is no educational requirement for this job. However, if the potential employee possesses any certificate or diploma or equivalent qualification in a subject such aseconomics and business can be beneficial; although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. 2-3 years of experience in the relevant field is compulsory.

Assistant Store Manager - Covent Garden We are on a search to find a new Assistant Store Manager. Our vision is to be the world's most iconic Italian gelato artisan. Our mission is to create joy through serving authentic Italian spirit, in the most sustainable way possible. Founded just under a century ago, we are an ever growing company who has now expanded worldwide! If you enjoy interacting with people, and have a passion for amazing Italian food, then we would love to hear from you! What you will be doing: - Greeting customers into the store as if they are family - Crafting gelato scoops and other treats to bring joy to our customers whilst creating a friendly, energetic atmosphere - Lead by example by setting standards within your store - Motivate your team to value the quality of our products by upselling to achieve store targets - Ensure store compliance with health and safety regulations - Monitoring the team that the Steps of Service are being followed, ensuring great customer service is being met with every customer - Create business strategies to attract new customers, expand store traffic, and enhance profitability - Responsible for the recruitment and development of the team - Train and induct new members of the team - Being a keyholder of the store, making the daily operations run smooth - Monitor inventory levels and order new items - Being the point of call for employee relation queries and issues for your store - Undertake store administration duties such as managing store budgets, updating financial records and monitoring all controllable costs including payroll What we’re looking for: - Outgoing - love speaking to people - Friendly - to greet our hungry customers - Smiley and bubbly - give a warm welcome - Proactive and energetic - there’s always something to do! - Share our values - be proud to be part of our team - Team player - pitch in on all jobs, at all levels - Organised - making sure the store is running smoothly - Show initiative - completing tasks without prompting - Problem-solving - creating solutions before they become issues - Approachable - for our customers, and your team - Lead by example - be an asset to your team and other stores too - Resilient - react and embed change - Good communicator - manage and engage with all team members What you will get: - £12 allowance per day when on shift to spend on food and drink - Up to 50% off on store products - Refer a friend incentive scheme - Private Medical Insurance + Cash Plan for Dental with Vitality after passing the probation period! - Seasonal social events - Regular competition incentives - Pension scheme - Reward scheme on Perkbox to spend points on high street and online stores, restaurants, cinemas and more! - Employee Assistance Programme - our 24/7 counselling support provider

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the CEO Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Job Type: Full-time Company Description: Island Euphoria is a renowned Caribbean fine dining establishment dedicated to delivering an exquisite culinary experience infused with the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. We are seeking a diligent and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our CEO, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the organization. Job Responsibilities: 1. Executive Support: - Manage the CEO's calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.    - Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, responding promptly and professionally.    - Prepare agendas, presentations, and reports for meetings and presentations.    - Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO. 2. Administrative Assistance: - Organize and maintain files, records, and documents, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.    - Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.    - Process expense reports and manage reimbursement requests.    - Handle personal errands and tasks for the CEO as needed. 3. Communication Coordination: - Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO, screening and prioritizing communications.    - Relay messages and instructions accurately and in a timely manner.    - Facilitate communication between the CEO and team members, fostering collaboration and efficiency. 4. Event Planning and Coordination: - Assist in planning and coordinating events, such as restaurant openings, culinary showcases, and promotional activities.    - Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, catering, guest invitations, and marketing materials.    - Provide on-site support during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly. 5. Special Projects and Research: - Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities.    - Assist in special projects, such as menu development, marketing campaigns, and partnership initiatives.    - Analyze data and prepare reports to support decision-making processes. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred. - Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, preferably in the hospitality industry. - Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. - Strong verbal and written communication abilities. - Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software. - Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. - Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. - Resourcefulness and problem-solving skills. - Passion for the culinary arts and appreciation for Caribbean cuisine. - Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment. Benefits: - Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. - Paid vacation days and holidays. - Staff discounts on dining experiences at our restaurant. - Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization. Application Instructions: Please include "Personal Assistant to CEO Application" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until [31/03/24]. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canapes Direct is a prestigious food manufacturing company that specialises in the production of canapes and more. We are growing our operations and there is a new opportunity for an administrative position that has newly been created within the Office Team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy office environment with a varied workload. Every day is different which gives the candidate an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of office management. Duties including reception, answering telephone calls, dealing with enquires, answering emails, quotes, uploading orders, invoicing, managing the production work list, assisting the Quality Management Team in food compliance. You must posses great inter personal skills, with experience of office admin work. You must speak fluent english. Working hours will be 40 per week, you must be flexible with the variations of the workload, especially in the busy periods. The role would suit a mature person. Training and mentoring will be provided to the right candidates. Strictly No students with restricted hours accepted!