Business operations consultant jobs in United Kingdom

£45,000 to £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package Health and Safety Advisor West-Midlands Award-winning Civil Engineering and Construction firm Search² is delighted to have been exclusively retained by an award-winning civil engineering and construction firm looking to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to join their business. Why you could be the ideal candidate for this role - You are a safety professional with experience of operating in a Health and Safety Advisor / Manager role within civil engineering / construction environments - You are looking to join a well-established, secure and ambitious company that has continued to grow despite wider economic challenges - You want to join an organisation with a solid pipeline of work for the next 2-5 years and beyond - You want to work with a senior leadership team that truly value the health and safety of their employees, and don’t just pay lip service to it - You want to join a productive and collaborative team, that ‘get the important stuff done, but have a good time along the way' Why this is a great opportunity - You will be joining a well-established business with 50+ years of leading the industry - You will work on some fascinating projects, that, from a safety perspective will provide development and variety - The pipeline of work is great, meaning that current projects are running for at least the next 2-5 years with certainty of other projects to work on beyond that What you will be doing - Understand, interpret & implement the companies H&S policy, procedures and mgmt systems. - Keeping Directors, Managers, site staff and sub-contractors safe through providing advice, guidance & legislative updates to employees and sub-contractors alike - Ensuring company compliance with legislation - Ensuring that the impactful messages that you give to people remain adhered to, ongoing engagement of safe practices - Provide H&S inductions for new employees and sub-contractors - Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of actions, permit to work. - Conducting regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to company management. Following up on corrective actions. - Incident reporting - Maintaining registers, records, monthly reports - Toolbox Talks What you will need - NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate - To be located within a commutable distance of West Midlands - Suitable experience of operating in a similar H&S Advisor / Manager role within a Civils / Construction environment Interested? If this opportunity sounds like it could be of interest, apply today, and a member of the Search² team will be in touch to discuss the role. The company has availability to interview in the next 3 weeks. Not interested, but want to explore other HSEQ job opportunities? ---------------------- About Search² Search² stands for Safety, Environment & Risk Critical Hires. We specialise in the retained, permanent & contract recruitment within the HSEQ & Risk professions. Our mission is to enable the world and workplace to thrive, through HSEQ recruitment. We hope you join us!

Our agency specializes in AI Automation services for small and mid-sized businesses, focusing on enhancing their business processes through AI-driven solutions like automated lead generation, AI chatbots, and advanced analytics. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, we aim to transform SMBs' online presence and operational efficiency across Europe. We're seeking dynamic professionals with a blend of sales and business analysis skills. These individuals will play a crucial role in identifying and engaging with potential SMB clients, demonstrating how our AI Automation services can solve their unique challenges and drive growth. Key Responsibilities: - Client Acquisition: Identify potential SMB clients through research and analysis. Develop strategies to engage them, understanding their business needs and how our services can meet those needs. - Solution Presentation: Tailor presentations and demonstrations to highlight the benefits of our AI Automation services, focusing on how they can improve business processes, enhance customer engagement, and increase efficiency. - Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients. Be the main point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and any issues are addressed promptly. - Market Analysis: Continuously analyze the market and competitor landscape to identify new opportunities and trends. Use this insight to refine sales strategies and approaches. - Sales Targets: Meet or exceed sales targets through effective planning and execution. Keep detailed records of sales activities, including outreach, follow-ups, and closed deals. - Feedback Loop: Provide feedback from clients to our product development team to help tailor our offerings to better suit market needs. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about leveraging AI technology to drive business growth and have a knack for identifying and nurturing client relationships. If you're ready to contribute to our mission and help SMBs thrive through AI Automation, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Graduate Solutions Consultant (Management Consulting) Location: Manchester (City Centre) Type: Onsite Sector: Fintech Startup Reporting Line: Directly to the Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder Join an innovative fintech startup located in the heart of Manchester! The client is a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing the financial technology landscape. Their mission is to develop cutting-edge solutions that simplify complex financial processes, making them accessible and efficient for businesses of all sizes. The Solutions Consultant / Business Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing client processes and identifying how the technologies can be most effectively deployed to meet their needs. This position is ideal for a highly analytical individual with outstanding communication skills, who thrives on building relationships and presenting strategic solutions across organizational levels. What You´ll Do: - Researching key new target markets to: 1. Understand key challenges and opportunities where the client can drive growth, operational efficiencies and enhanced risk control through its Verified Identity Messaging products. 2. Clearly define Ideal Customer Profiles. 3. Identify target enterprise accounts and contacts and the specific strategic, goals, interests and motivations. - Analyse complex operations within enterprise prospects - Create high-quality, professional, in-depth, bespoke deliverables such as: 1. Account research papers 2. Market research papers 3. Proposal documents including: Operational designs (current state and future state). High-level project plans. Business case - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across prospect accounts and at all levels from on-the-ground operators to C-suite executives - Provide a day-to-day contact point for prospect queries - Maintain up-to-date and clear account plans - Configure SaaS sales tools used by the client to support marketing campaigns including: 1. Defining workflows 2. Shaping content/briefs 3. Analysing and reporting on performance and continuous improvement. What it Takes: - Strong analytical skills – proven ability to quickly consume and assess new information and apply existing knowledge and problem-solving skills to clearly articulate opportunities and solutions. - Top STEM/business degree and/or experience working in an analytical role for a top-tier technology, finance or management consultancy business. - Verbal communication – be able to communicate verbally over the phone, in video calls and in person, both 1:1 and within meetings, clearly and professionally with people at all levels of an organisation. Strong listening and empathy skills to ensure strong relationships can be built. - Exceptional written communication – be able to clearly and concisely create written content which is presented professionally. Examples provided within the application are appreciated. - Driven self-starter – be able to operate and be inspired by a fast-changing environment with limited guidance and formal procedure. Take accountability for finding solutions to problems, whilst remaining focussed on delivering against goals. We want someone who backs their own abilities, whilst working effectively as part of a team, with the potential to grow with the business. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply and join us on this exciting journey. Contact: Kate Prescott-Eckardt

We are looking for early-career and experienced professional Barbers to join our team here at Etch with potential to take on Shop Manager roles and boost the diversity of your skills in selling, management and leadership. Our first site will be the first of many taking a fresh and sustainable approach to barbering. We are upcycling 20ft shipping containers to functional barbershops and placing these in high-footfall locations. The first site being in Gallions Reach Shopping Park, East London (E6 7ER). If you're looking to grow your barbering career and be part of a mission-driven brand, please apply below and get in touch with us to have a chat about the opportunities. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING BARBERING Providing a top-flight barbering service and consultation. CUSTOMER SERVICE Offering a personalised and memorable experience to our valued clients along with suggestions from our product range. HOUSEKEEPING Store cleanliness, hygiene, organisation and general maintenance. OPERATIONS Overall retail management to meet our strict brand standards. WHAT YOU’LL HAVE HARD SKILLS Classic barbering and mens cutting techniques with clipper work and scissor over comb together with knowledge of layering, graduation and lines. Ability to produce shapes, styles and finishing ability. Experience of wet-shaving and beard grooming/shaping. SOFT SKILLS Confident communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well within a team and independently. Industry know-how and a passion for continuous learning. Time management, discipline and leadership capabilities. Previous retail experience is a plus, but not mandatory. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? (GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS A COMMISSION / REVENUE SHARE PACKAGE) RETAIL PARK LOCATION (Rare for Barbershops) We will be based in a busy retail park at a high footfall location in London, i.e. 150,000 visitors per week. MISSION Be part of an inclusive brand that aims to deliver profit, purpose and evolve the industry. We are a venture-backed business. PRODUCT Earn commission on the sale of our product range. TIPS You get to keep 100% of tips from customer generosity. PARKING We provide allocated free parking spaces to our barbers. EXPERIENCE: Barbering: 2-3 years (required) Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Job Type: Full-time

Company Description Recolter Consulting is dedicated to helping young individuals navigate the challenging job market and visa processes in various international countries, especially the UK. We offer step-by-step guidance and support in finding placement opportunities, serving as a stepping stone for the first 6-12 months of their careers. Role Description This is a hybrid internship role as a Management Intern at Recolter Consulting. As a Management Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the team in day-to-day operations, conducting research, analyzing data, assisting in project management, and providing administrative support. This role is based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with flexibility for some remote work. We carry out an initial interview to see if you are a good fit, if you are taken onboard you will be guaranteed a placement within 1 of the 3 industries you choose upon applying, if management is not your top choice. Qualifications Strong research and data analysis skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of project management principles Attention to detail and accuracy Enthusiasm and willingness to learn Relevant skills and qualifications that would be beneficial for this role include experience with international visa processes, familiarity with job placement services, and a background in business or management studies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile IT Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in network infrastructure, report generation, and exceptional communication skills. As an IT Consultant, you will play a critical role in providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to our clients. Responsibilities: 1. Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, IT needs, and challenges, and provide tailored recommendations and solutions. 2. Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' IT infrastructure, network systems, and processes to identify opportunities for optimization, enhancement, and cost reduction. 3. Develop and implement strategic IT plans, roadmaps, and initiatives aligned with clients' business goals and objectives. 4. Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks, to ensure reliability, performance, and security. 5. Generate insightful reports, presentations, and documentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and project progress for clients and stakeholders. 6. Provide ongoing support, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance to clients, resolving technical issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and networks. 7. Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in IT consulting, network architecture, cybersecurity, and report generation. 8. Collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, and partners to deliver high-quality solutions and services that exceed client expectations. 9. Cultivate strong client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and a customer-centric approach. Requirements: 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL, PMP) is a plus. 2. Proven experience as an IT Consultant, Network Engineer, or similar role with a focus on providing strategic IT guidance, network solutions, and consulting services.

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

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.

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

Customer Experience Salary: £24,000 per annum + commission Location: Hybrid Home/Office-Based in London, Paddington Hours: 40 per week FT About Bark Bark is revolutionising the way people find professionals in over 1,000 unique categories. As the UK's largest and fastest-growing services marketplace, we're on a mission to make finding the right professional quick and easy. With a presence in eleven countries and plans for further expansion, joining us at this genuinely exciting time will be a journey like no other. Our cutting-edge technology ensures that buyers always find the best professional for any job. With a talented team of over 220 dedicated individuals, we're committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that our customers are satisfied every step of the way. This is an exciting time to join our scaling business, we recently ranked 64th in the Sunday Times 100 fastest growing private tech companies in 2023. As a profitable scale-up, Bark is in a unique position to offer the best of both worlds; the excitement and agility of a start up combined with the financial security and backing of a renowned private equity firm, EMK Capital. You'll have ownership, agility, responsibility and stimulation without any of the worry. About the Role We are looking for ambitious and professional Customer Experience Agent’s to join our team . This is an exciting and busy role where you will be the first point of contact for the professionals and buyers who contact Bark for support. In this role you will be the voice and face of Bark, expertly guiding our customers through the platform ensuring they get the most of their profile, and helping our professionals to build their businesses. You will be a dynamic problem solver who is able to juggle multiple priorities, whilst delivering an outstanding, next level service. Our professionals rely on our customer service as we aim to partner with them to help ensure their success is our success. As part of this role you will also have the opportunity to make commission, on top of your base salary, by converting warm leads through upsell opportunities. You will become the voice of the customer internally, as you champion their issues through sharing feedback and ideas you receive in your unique position at the forefront of the action. Responsibilities - Handle inbound calls from our valued professionals, ensuring each communication is positive, empathetic and solution-oriented. - Promptly responding to enquiries via email, resolving issues with a professional-first mindset - Be a product & customer expert, assisting new and existing professionals with any queries that they may have - Onboard new professionals, getting them started and selling credits by showcasing the benefits of our platform and offering guidance to get them started successfully - Talk with prospective professionals, discussing the various benefits of Bark and how we can help them grow their business - Solve technical issues and support the development of our platform and products through providing vital feedback to the wider business Shifts We operate 24/7 from our central London office. Typically you will work 8.5 hour shifts with a half hour break. Some flexibility is required as all agents work at least one weekend day per month and one week of late shifts. Typically you would work the same shifts time throughout the week. We are also open to alternative working patterns, so when you talk to one of our Talent Partners, ask them for more information. Typical shift hours; - Early Shift: 8:00am to 16:30pm - Morning shift: 9:00am to 17:30pm - Late Shift: 3:30pm 12:00am (Paid Uber home from the office) Anyone working the late shift gets dinner provided once a month on Friday night and a cab home provided by us as well as a premium bonus for hours worked after 9:00pm. Skills and experience - Customer facing/sales experience desirable (not essential) - Computer literate (experience with customer service software a plus, we use Zendesk) - Ability to build strong rapport quickly and confidently with customers - A driven self-starter, self-motivated with a great work ethic - Confident in handling diverse queries, able to easily adapt to any given situation - The ability to handle conflicts diplomatically and find resolutions that satisfy both the customer and Bark - Ability to multitask and appropriately prioritise, handling multiple email enquiries, calls and admin - Exceptional attention to detail and follow through **Perks and Benefits** - Uncapped commission (avg. realistic £2,500 per annum, all sales are warm sales!) - Share options in a rapidly growing, Private equity-backed, company whose founders have a proven track record - Hybrid working policy; Central office in London (WFH 1 day per week) - Private health insurance, inc. dental cover, run by Aviva - L&D allowance; £250 to spend on your personal development - Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees with access to mental health courses and fitness classes - Fully stocked kitchen and monthly team lunches - Financial advisor - Cycle to work scheme - Regular wellness weeks; inc. industry leading talks, massages, art therapy