We are seeking a highly competent and professional Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our CEO. This pivotal role ensures the smooth operation of the CEO's activities, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Executive Support: - Provide administrative, personal, and event-related support to the CEO - Manage the CEO’s calendar, scheduling appointments and prioritising time effectively - Screen, prioritise, respond to and delegate email and phone inquiries, ensuring appropriate follow-up Document, Data and Financial Management: - Draft, create, and send client quotes, proposals, and invoices - Automate repetitive tasks, manage data, and potentially even assist with web development or software projects - Reconcile payments, track accounts, and confirm invoice payments with senior management Event and Project Coordination: - Support the planning and execution of key meetings, events, and client engagements - Contribute to ad-hoc projects aligned with the company’s strategic objectives Other Duties: - Assist with sales reports, accounts preparation, and other administrative tasks - Support business growth initiatives, such as social media management and search engine optimisation, when needed Competencies Data science skills: Ability to code in R and or Python Language Proficiency: Written and spoken proficiency in Chinese, Malay, and English Intercultural Fluency: Comfortable working with diverse, global stakeholders and navigating cultural differences effectively. Deep cultural understanding across Central and East Asia Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Independent Problem-Solving: Solutions-focused with a proactive approach to challenges Organisational Skills: Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and time management Adaptability: Comfortable managing last-minute changes and shifting priorities Confidentiality: Maintains discretion, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information Professionalism: Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills Required Qualifications Education: - GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: - A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience as an assistant to a senior executive or founder, ideally in a start-up or small business setting Skills: - Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to handle last-minute changes - Proven ability to establish, maintain, and enhance professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders - Advanced IT proficiency, including Python or R, Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with internet tools Languages: - Excellent knowledge of Chinese (written and spoken), and good working knowledge of English and at least one other East Asian language Desirable Qualifications - Familiarity with CRM and bookkeeping software - Knowledge of social media marketing and search engine optimisation Role Details Location: London (on-site) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend hours Type: Permanent, Full-Time Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy with a global impact. If you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and are ready to support a visionary leader, we’d love to hear from you. Application Process To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Are you looking to kick-start a new career in health & safety? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, Step 1 - IOSH - Managing Safely Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. Step 2 - NEBOSH Now you will decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. Step 3 - Risk Assessments You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate). Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1099, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees.
Job Description We are seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join our team. You will work across various sectors, including commercial, office, education, industrial, and retail construction, development and fit out. You will have the opportunity to progress within a rewarding business with excellent scope for career development. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of previous projects you have managed. Role: To lead project management commissions from a Mechanical & Public Health perspective, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery. To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end delivery of mechanical packages across construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to coordinate project requirements and progress. Oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards. Prepare and maintain project programs, procurement schedules, and progress reports. Manage the procurement of mechanical materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Review and approve technical submissions and drawings, ensuring alignment with project specifications and client expectations. Attend and lead site and client meetings, addressing technical queries and resolving any issues that may arise. Monitor costs, manage change control, and assist in the preparation of valuations and final accounts. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and utilities Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers and subcontractors Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills Comprehensive understanding of UK construction regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
We are looking for a motivated and driven Strategic Account Manager who has managed accounts within the public sector/NHS to join our growing company and be a key driver in Sustainable Energy First reaching its goals. You’ll be partnering our clients, overseeing the strategic client relationship and taking ownership of the Client experience. An expert at building, developing and retaining long term key Client relationships, you’ll be expected to communicate & demonstrate Sustainable Energy First’s values as a Consultancy whilst having the gravitas to build trust professionally and credibly at the highest level, achieving a mutually beneficial outcome for both parties. You will be the main point of contact for an assigned client list, acquiring a thorough understanding of the clients’ needs and requirements and you will propose commercially beneficial solutions that meet the clients’ business objectives and changing utility and energy demands through contract renewals, up and cross selling. This is a part service delivery and part sales role. Role and Responsibilities - Responsible for ensuring Sustainable Energy First delivers an outstanding customer experience overall - Main point of contact for an assigned client list, acquiring a thorough understanding of the Client’s needs and requirements - Proposing commercially beneficial solutions that meet the client’s business objectives and changing utility and energy demands through contract renewals, up and cross selling. - Ensuring the correct Sustainable Energy First products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner and with the first-class service Sustainable Energy First is proud of - Expand the relationships with existing customers engaging through all possible forms of contact, from meetings to weekly calls - Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams - Resolve any issues and problems faced by Clients by ensuring the correct teams manage it through to resolution - Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships - Drive product development and innovation Qualifications - Strong motivation and drive to contribute to company goals - Experience of account management in the public sector ideally within the NHS - Expertise in managing strategic client relationships - Experience in the energy industry - Ability to oversee and enhance the overall client experience - Proven track record in building, developing, and retaining long-term key client relationships - Strong communication skills to clearly convey Sustainable Energy First’s values as a consultancy - Ability to demonstrate professionalism and credibility in building trust with senior clients - Capability to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for both the company and clients - Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset - Results-oriented with a focus on driving success for both clients and the company - A full, driving licence is required and national travel is part of the role Job Benefits 💰 Competitive salary plus generous commission structure 🏖 Starting at 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 🚗Car allowance 🏠 Hybrid working 👍 Flexi working ⭐ Career development opportunities 🎂 Birthday Day off
Position: Agency Nursery Assistant for various nursery settings. Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on childcare qualification Hours: Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 7.00am until 6.30pm. Hours are allocated to staff as required by our nurseries. Flexible job role working various early years settings within your local area, pick and choose your days however we ask that you can do a minimum of one full day! Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities. Evolve Within Recruitment is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. We aim to encourage our staff to maximise your potential! We are a highly reviewed and credible early years recruitment agency with over 20 years within this field. Our consultants are personable, professional and will always work above and beyond for you. Here at Evolve Within Recruitment we have a quick and efficient registration process using state of the art technology alongside a dedicated sign up consultant who will help at all stages. Update availability and accept and reject bookings via our app, track payments and much more! Benefits include: Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on childcare qualification. Excellent working conditions. Opportunities to work in several different nurseries. Access to the best equipment/resources. Day to day support from a strong management team. Pay rise opportunities + Bonus opportunities. Employee of the month scheme. Weekly pay The ideal Agency Nursery Assistant candidate must have: A passion for working with young children (from 0-5 years). Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use initiative. A passion for the Early Years. Qualified in Early years either Level 2 or 3 OR UNQ (Minimum 6 months experience within a nursery) Availability to work at least one day a week 8:00am – 6:00pm. Willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home. Responsibilities: Assist in the care and supervision of children in the nursery Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to play and learn Engage children in age-appropriate activities and play Assist with diaper changes and potty training as needed Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery area Communicate with parents regarding their child's day and any concerns or updates - Successful applicants will be subject to our safer recruitment pre-employment process* - Evolve Within Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer *
Fixed Term (1 year contract to cover maternity leave) Based in Claydon/home (hybrid and flexible working) 22 hours per week £30,697.71 (Per annum pro rata) £18,252.69 (actual per annum) About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Adviser to work within an innovative and values driven charity. The successful applicant will work within the People service, providing guidance and support on a wide range of areas including contracts, policies, absence management, disciplinary & grievance, TUPE and restructure. Working as part of a small HR team, there will be the opportunity to support and be a part of HR projects as well as support the Head of People with cultural development work. About you You will have previous experience in an Employee Relations role and have a minimum CIPD HR Level 3 Award. We would like you to be able to demonstrate the following attributes, although there may be the opportunity for growth and development within the role: - be able to build excellent working relationships -be an effective influencer - have experience and knowledge of handling and advising on change within an organisation - have great organisational skills and attention to detail - have and keep up to date with knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application - have knowledge of payroll practices Your covering letter must clearly evidence how you meet the essential criteria set out within the person specification section of the job description. If you need any reasonable adjustments to apply for the role and would prefer to apply using a different method, please contact us on the details below. The choice of method of application will play no bearing on whether you are shortlisted for the role. Suffolk Family Carers is located on a rural business park, easily accessible from the A14 and 4 miles from Ipswich. We are a very flexible employer and your hours, so long as worked within the hours of 8 and 6 and adaptable to any important meetings, are up to you. We would expect the successful candidate to work from the Claydon site at least one day a week. Interested? We would like to hear from you. Closing Date: Sunday 11th May 2025 (end of the day) Interview Date: 19th or 20th May Informal Enquiries: Emily Nunn, People Manager
Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the Northeast the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Main Purpose: The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher to create a culture of constant improvement through inspirational leadership, being committed to the highest achievement for all areas of the school, to provide an outstanding education for all pupils. With excellent leadership skills and adopting a hands-on approach, the Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in managing the day-to-day operations of the school and have a strong track record of working within specialist schools, improving teaching and learning and curriculum development. The duties outlined, in line with Headteacher and Teacher standards, are in addition to the ones stated in the last School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document that you will automatically be required to meet. The Deputy Headteacher may also be required to undertake professional duties delegated by the Headteacher. Key Responsibilities To ensure a high-quality service is provided to meet the educational and support needs of our students. To support the Headteacher to: · Provide professional leadership to secure sustained improvements in school’s performance in partnership with staff, pupils, parents, governors, the local authority and the community · Provide an environment for teaching and learning that empowers pupils and staff to achieve their fullest potential · Undertake any professional duty of the Headteacher which may be delegated in accordance with the pay and conditions document · Deputise for the Headteacher and undertake, in their absence, all professional duties Leadership and Managing Staff The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher to work with the Interim Executive Board (IEB) to develop the strategic view of the school and analyse and plan for its future needs and future developments. The Post holder will: · Deputise and undertake overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher and on any other occasions which are deemed necessary · Create and develop an ethos and culture in which all staff recognize that they contribute to and are accountable for the success of the school, including improving the quality of education provided, and standards achieved and ensuring that constructive working relationships are formed and maintained · Share with the Leadership Team the responsibility for supporting and promoting the wellbeing of all staff · Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by individuals, groups, and teams, ensuring that there is clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities · Manage and monitor the use of staff and resources effectively and efficiently, taking the lead on arranging and managing staff cover and working with relevant agencies · Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and supporting the work of the staff team to identify individual and whole school staff training needs and requirements · Ensure the sharing of expertise as well as the implementation of statutory and local frameworks for staff appraisal and performance management · Motivate and enable teachers, including senior and middle leaders and support staff, to develop expertise in their respective roles through high quality continuing professional development · Work with the Headteacher to ensure strong succession planning, including a commitment to growing future leaders · Sustain motivation of self and other staff · Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the most recent Conditions of Service for School Teachers, in line with the Teachers’ Standards (2011) Strategic Direction · Work closely with the Headteacher in developing the school’s strategic vision and ensure the school’s vision is communicated and clarified to all stakeholders · Contribute to the school Development Pan and Self-Evaluation Form to ensure that the aims, values, and objectives of the school are met · Ability to support and challenge staff effectively · Work with staff, parents and governors to ensure effective, sustainable school improvement and efficient management of school resources · Hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose focused on providing high quality education for all pupils · Contribute to planning for the school’s future needs and further develop and monitor the plans already in place · Provide information, objective advice and support to the Headteacher to secure effective teaching and learning, ensuring improved standards of achievement, efficiency and value for money are met · Work closely with the Headteacher and governors in strategic planning, budget preparation and monitoring and effective budget management · Monitor, evaluate and review the impact of school policies, priorities and targets, taking or advising action where necessary · Ensure that parents/carers re well-informed about the curriculum, their child’s attainment and progress and about the contributions they can make to support their child’s progress · Meet with the Headteacher and the leadership team regularly to discuss matters of policy, organization and development Teaching and Learning · Take a whole school responsibility for developing and promoting teaching for pupils with specific SEND, in particular SEMH and ASC · Coach teachers across the school to improve their practice · Promote, develop and ensure high-quality delivery of a curriculum appropriate to the needs of the school’s pupils · Determine, organise and implement assessment monitoring and evaluation to identify and act on areas for improvement · Work with the Headteacher to analyse the school’s assessment data to make whole school improvements to teaching and learning and ensure consistent practice across the school and identify areas of CPD · Work with the Headteacher to create and maintain environments which promote and secure good teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour for learning throughout the school · Undertake teaching duties to cover teachers where necessary and modelling effective teaching, good classroom organization and display and high standards of achievement Community · Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead and keep up to date with relevant legislation and guidance and monitor and advise the Headteacher on issues relating to pupil safeguarding and wellbeing following the child protection procedures adopted by the school · Lead and take responsibility for Safeguarding and child protection procedures, training and referral processes, working I close partnerships with parents, multi-agencies and staff to ensure the safety of all pupils is paramount · Liaise with other schools to create, promote, evaluate and develop positive relationships between schools · To be attuned to national developments, best practices and innovation in the field of SEN · Develop links and partnerships with other local special and mainstream schools to enhance and share good practice and foster school-to-school support networks · Work with the Leadership Team to develop a school culture which continues to promote equality and diversity and reflects its wider community · Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team and other health professionals to maximise their input and impact on pupils and keep them safe · Collaborate with other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and cultural well-being of pupils and their families · Work in partnership with the governing body and attend meetings to represent the school as directed by the Headteacher Other Duties · The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description · The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post · In consultation with the post holder, the Headteacher and governing body retain the right to implement changes to this job description to reflect changes in the demands of the post