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Laboratory QA Officer Join a thriving team as a Laboratory QA Officer and be part of a legacy spanning over a century with one of the world's leading brands in their niche product area. We're seeking a dedicated professional to support the QA team in this critical role. As the Laboratory QA Officer, you'll be the primary Quality Assurance representative for quality control and analytical laboratory operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with QC activities, implementing analytical methods, and maintaining related documentation. Flexibility is key as you may also be called upon to support production and warehouse settings. The business genuinely prioritizes the development of their team members, offering ample opportunities for learning and growth. In this position you would gain exposure to a dynamic environment where your contributions make a difference. Experience: • Previous experience in quality assurance and/or quality control settings, with proficiency in both areas preferred, • Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing industries, • Familiarity with regulatory standards, ideally GMP and/or GLP, • Strong numerical and analytical skills, • Excellent stakeholder management abilities If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply below or reach out to Jolie Trahar for further information! Keywords: quality, assurance, QA, QC, control, analytical, chromatography, HPLC, laboratory, documentation, analyst, officer, specialist, executive, administrator, good manufacturing practice, GMP, GLP, audit, equipment, OOS, specification, reports

Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the Owner Location Office-based role (full-time) About the Role We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and reliable Office Manager who can take full ownership of all administrative operations while also acting as a Personal Assistant to the company owner. This is a key position within a growing construction/development business where no two days are the same. You will be the go-to person for everything in the office — from administration and procurement to diary management and travel bookings. Key Responsibilities Office Management & Administration • Oversee the day-to-day running of the office., • Manage incoming calls, emails, post and general enquiries., • Maintain physical and digital filing systems., • Manage office supplies, stationery, kitchen items and general facilities., • Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions., • Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks (invoices, expenses, purchase orders)., • Order materials and equipment for construction sites, liaising with suppliers and tracking deliveries., • Support project teams with admin duties and documentation., • Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and external stakeholders when needed. Personal Assistant Duties • Full diary management for the owner: scheduling meetings, calls and appointments., • Book flights, accommodation, transport and plan full travel itineraries., • Manage email inboxes, draft responses and organise communications., • Prepare documents, briefs, reports and presentations., • Carry out research and complete ad-hoc projects for the owner., • Organise client visits, events, meetings and occasional site tours., • Handle confidential information with complete discretion. Skills & Experience Required • 3–5 years’ experience in an Office Manager, PA or Executive Assistant role (construction/property industry experience preferred but not essential)., • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities., • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills., • Proactive problem-solver with a “can-do” and hands-on attitude., • Strong IT skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, online booking systems., • Able to prioritise tasks and manage a fast-moving workload., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Business Development Manager The role of the Business Development Manager is to drive sustainable financial growth through the promotion of ESP Utilities strategy and building strong, trusting relationships with partners, collaborators and both new and existing clients in the sector. Key Responsibilities • Accountable, as part of the Commercial team, to deliver volume and value targets., • Meeting with prospective clients to understand and document their requirements, articulating the benefits and value add of the ESP Utilities proposition. Qualify these opportunities to determine whether they are worth pursuing., • Work with the commercial team to prioritise leads, opportunities and relationships to ensure optimum use of time and capacity, • Conduct research, identify and develop new leads and business opportunities., • Negotiate commercial contracts in line with the company’s rules and guidelines. Key Skills • Highly motivated individual with proven technical and commercial experience as a business development manager, sales executive or other relevant role in the multi-utility (gas/elect/water) sector, ideally with a current network of contacts useful to the D2D strategy., • Strong contract negotiator with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels., • Highly organised, self-motivated with the ability to operate autonomously, but must ultimately thrive as part of a team., • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines., • Excellent time management and planning skills., • Persuasive manner, tenacious attitude and confident communication and presentation skills.

This bank role has a starting salary of £17.87 per hour, inclusive of a 15% annual leave allowance. This is a fixed-term or secondment contract until March 2027. If you are a highly organised, confident communicator looking for a role that will put you at the heart of our busy Leadership Office support team - look no further! We are hiring four Management Coordinators. This role is offered on a 'zero hours', bank contract which means that although we do not guarantee to offer you work on a regular basis, nor are you required to accept any work offered if it is not convenient for you. Hours and location of work will be mutually agreed between yourself and the role manager. This will likely be a mix of home-based/ remote working and occasional office-based work at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. Our Offer to You • Generous annual leave allowance, • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing, • Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours, • A generous local government salary related pension, • Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping, • Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources In your role as Management Coordinator you will provide support for Executive Directors with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and Cabinet Members. This bank role is intended to help support the team through planned holiday and absences, as well as ad hoc cover during peak periods or to focus on specific pieces of work. Your role will include diary coordination, organising meetings, managing correspondence, forward planning and taking meeting notes. You will work closely with PAs and Business Managers in the team to ensure robust support is always in place. This is a varied and interesting role where the environment can be fast-paced! As the Management Coordinator you will be key in guaranteeing that all runs smoothly with the processes and managers you support. As such, we are looking for someone who is highly organised, able to take responsibility and use initiative, as well as comfortable setting their own priorities to meet deadlines. In this role you will be working with a variety of different stakeholders, so you will need to be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Due to the nature of the role, you should have previous experience of working with highly confidential information. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following qualities, skills, and experience, and reflect alignment with our behaviours: • Experience as a PA, Secretary or Administrator within a large organisation with ability to work effectively under pressure without supervision, • Experience of complex diary and inbox management, • Ability to work with a wide range of people and adapt your approach accordingly, • Experience or understanding of working with confidential information and the requirement to maintain confidentiality, • Experience or understanding of working with Elected Members, • Personal confidence to handle difficult situations with sensitivity, diplomacy, tack and discretion Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact and . We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.