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We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and customer-focused Administrative Officer to join our S-B-N team. This role involves providing essential administrative support, ensuring smooth office operations, and delivering excellent customer service in a professional environment, Monday-Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Why You’ll Love This Role Essential Requirements: ✓ Proven office experience in an administrative or customer service role ✓ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail ✓ Professional communication (both written and verbal) ✓ Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently ✓ Basic IT proficiency (MS Office, email systems) Ideal Candidate Profile: - Experienced office professionals: seeking part-time hours, who excel in organised, client-facing roles - Students with office experience: Ideal afternoon hours that work around lecture schedules - Parents/part-time workers: with administrative background, stable hours for school pickups or other commitments - Career-starters: with office exposure wanting to develop further in a thriving business environment Key Responsibilities: - Be the welcoming face of our business centre for all clients and visitors - Professionally handle all incoming calls, emails and enquiries - Manage client accounts and onboarding processes - Maintain meticulous filing systems and databases - Process invoices and follow up on payments - Monitor and replenish all office supplies - Maintain premises to exceptional standards: Performing light cleaning duties and ensuring all toiletry supplies are fully stocked - Provide comprehensive administrative support to the team We Offer: ✔ £12.50 per hour ✔ Paid bank holidays (pro-rata) ✔ Statutory Sick Pay entitlement ✔ Permanent contract ✔ Professional development opportunities Convenient afternoon hours – (3-6pm) Easy commute – just minutes from Stratford Station Professional work environment – in a thriving business location Stable, permanent position – with regular hours Location & Commute Prime Stratford location (E15 postcode) 5-minute walk from Stratford International Excellent transport links (Elizabeth Line, Jubilee, Central lines) Surrounded by amenities including Westfield Shopping Centre ** Deadline for applications: 04/05/2025**
Housing Solicitor who is fully qualified, with a strong background in housing law, significant experience with CCMS and Legal Aid applications and a commitment to providing high quality legal services, is required for a well-established and reputable law firm based in Hendon, North London JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Housing Solicitor who is fully qualified, with a strong background in housing law, significant experience with CCMS and Legal Aid applications and a commitment to providing high quality legal services. As the Housing Solicitor you will join a dynamic team at a reputable law firm that is committed to providing high-quality legal services to individuals across a range of legal matters, with a particular focus on housing law. Working as the Housing Solicitor you will play an integral role in delivering expert legal advice and support to clients facing housing-related issues. Your experience and understanding of the CCMS (Client and Cost Management System) for Legal Aid will be essential in ensuring that all legal aid applications and claims are handled efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements. APPLY TODAY If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as a Housing Solicitor will include: • Advising clients on a broad range of housing law matters, including possession proceedings, eviction, disrepair, homelessness, and tenancy agreements • Handling Legal Aid applications, including eligibility assessments and cost management via CCMS • Preparing legal documents, including claims, defences, and court applications • Representing clients at hearings, tribunals, and court proceedings • Providing comprehensive support for clients, ensuring that they understand their legal options and the implications of their cases • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of housing law, legal aid regulations, and relevant policies • Managing a caseload efficiently, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for clients while meeting deadlines and billing targets • Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards and the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • A qualified Solicitor with a strong background in housing law • Significant experience with CCMS and Legal Aid applications, including cost management, reporting, and compliance • Demonstrable experience in handling housing cases, including those related to eviction, homelessness, disrepair, and tenancy disputes • Strong understanding of the Legal Aid Agency’s guidelines and the ability to manage legal aid cases effectively • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to clients • Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload • A proactive approach to client care and case management • A commitment to providing high-quality legal services to vulnerable clients Desirable • Experience in working with vulnerable individuals, including those facing homelessness or other urgent housing-related issues • Experience with other areas of public law BENEFITS • A competitive salary, commensurate with experience • Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm • A supportive and collaborative work environment • Access to ongoing professional development and training • Flexible working arrangements (subject to role requirements)
About the job Our London Business Services Team is seeking a Business Services Manager. This role will be instrumental in providing high-quality business advice and accounting services to clients, while assisting them to develop their respective portfolios. Leading the team, you will facilitate on-the-job training for team members to build their knowledge of different client types whilst supporting them to gain exposure to all aspects of the business services service line. You will ensure that your team is equipped with the skills they need to deliver the best possible client experience, coupled with clear career opportunities and a supportive work environment in which talents can flourish. You will be responsible for conducting performance reviews and setting clear objectives while maintaining fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Your responsibilitiesHere's a bit more on what you can expect to be doing day-to-day: As part of the management team, you will contribute to the achievement of targets and success of the service line. You will identify complex challenges your clients face and provide viable solutions for them, using the combined knowledge and skills of your team to add measurable value to the client experience. You will be required to develop relationships with new and existing clients to identify opportunities, pitch for new business and create tender documents. We’re looking for talented people like youACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience Project management Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 Experience managing large, and complex clients have good communication skills, enabling you to work effectively and collaboratively in a team have interpersonal and people management skills have project management skills and familiarity with accounting software be ACA or ACCA qualified or with a minimum of five years’ experience Be a Duncan & Toplis team memberAt Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements through our flexible working guide, called ‘How We Work’. You can read more here. As part of our benefits package, we also offer mental health support and time to volunteer for charitable work. These are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis. Duncan & Toplis develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values at the forefront of everything we do.