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Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO Location: UK – Hybrid / Flexible Working Contract: Permanent | Full-time Thomas & Co International is a growing, multi-award-winning tax and advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs, privately owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals and internationally mobile clients across the UK and overseas. The firm has doubled revenue for four consecutive years and now operates with a team of 35+ high performers. As the firm continues to scale, we are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide direct, high-trust support to our Founder & CEO. This is a senior support role for someone exceptional at managing complexity, anticipating needs and operating with absolute discretion. The successful candidate will work as the Founder’s right hand across the full spread of his commercial, content and personal commitments. Our Founder & CEO Josh Thomas was recently named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in the Finance category. He has built one of the largest personal brands in the tax advisory space, reaching millions of views each month and landing him in entrepreneurial circles out of reach to most. You can explore his thought leadership and insights via his _. The Role This role provides direct, comprehensive support to the Founder across the full spread of his commercial and personal commitments. You will own his diary, travel and communications, coordinate across the firm’s commercial workstreams and content production, and act as a trusted gatekeeper for his time and standards. On any given week, you may be coordinating complex international travel, preparing briefing notes for a high-net-worth client meeting, supporting a podcast or speaking engagement, liaising with editors on content campaigns, and managing inbound requests from media, partners and prospective clients. The work spans operational, strategic and personal, and requires someone who can hold all of it with discretion, polish and pace. Key Responsibilities: • Own and manage the Founder’s diary, ensuring time is allocated effectively across commercial, content, partnership and personal commitments., • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transport and full itineraries., • Manage inbound communications, prioritising correspondence and acting as a first-line filter for the Founder’s time., • Prepare for meetings, including agendas, briefing notes and supporting documents, and ensure agreed actions are tracked through to completion., • Coordinate across internal team members and external partners to keep commercial workstreams progressing on the Founder’s behalf., • Act as a key point of contact for high-profile clients, partners and brand collaborators, representing the Founder’s standards in every interaction., • Support the Founder’s content and personal brand operation, coordinating with editors, podcast hosts, event organisers and partnership brands., • Manage personal commitments, lifestyle administration, restaurant and event bookings, and ad-hoc personal tasks., • Maintain absolute discretion across all confidential business and personal information at all times. Experience and Qualifications: • Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff to a Founder, CEO or senior public-facing executive., • Track record supporting a Founder or principal who attracts inbound media, podcast, public speaking and investment opportunities is highly advantageous., • Highly commercially aware, with the capability to act and operate on the Founder’s behalf in commercial conversations and inbound opportunity discussions., • Demonstrated ability to manage complex domestic and international diary and travel logistics with precision., • Experience operating within high-net-worth, professional services or comparable environments such as luxury, finance or talent management is highly advantageous., • Confident handling sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion., • Excellent written communication, with strong drafting and proofreading skills., • Highly proficient with diary, productivity and project management tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Asana or equivalent)., • Comfortable coordinating with content production teams (editors, videographers, podcast hosts) is advantageous., • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, including to the Founder’s overseas base., • Willingness to flex working hours where required to support the Founder’s schedule, with appropriate boundaries respected. Personal Qualities: • Highly polished, professional and well-presented, with the ability to represent the Founder and the firm to an exceptional standard., • Anticipatory by nature, with a strong instinct for what the Founder needs before being asked., • Calm and composed under pressure, with the resilience to manage competing priorities and last-minute changes., • Discreet, trustworthy and committed to absolute confidentiality., • Strong judgement, comfortable making decisions on the Founder’s behalf where appropriate., • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal., • Genuinely committed to enabling the Founder to operate at his highest level. What We Offer A highly competitive remuneration package designed to recognise both individual contribution and collective team success. Our approach combines financial reward, career progression and personal wellbeing to support our people in continued growth and development. Joining us means working directly alongside one of the most recognisable founders in UK tax advisory, with full visibility of the commercial, content and brand operation that has built Thomas & Co International into the firm it is today. We measure contribution, not just length of service. If you are looking for a role with genuine pace, real proximity to decision-making and the chance to enable a high-profile founder to operate at his absolute peak, then Thomas & Co International is your calling. Benefits Package: • Highly competitive base salary., • Wellness subscription., • Life assurance cover., • An additional day’s leave for your birthday, plus a holiday buy-back scheme., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Direct daily proximity to senior leadership and decision-making., • Clear opportunity for career progression in a fast-growing firm. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

At Certn, we're changing how trust works with The World's Easiest Background Check. We've raised $127M+, earned Deloitte Fast 50 recognition three years in a row, and we're still only scratching the surface. Our goal is straightforward: help people move faster - into jobs, homes, and opportunities - by simplifying the path to trust. We're not a traditional background screening company. We're a team of curious, collaborative builders who care about solving real problems for real people. We challenge each other, move fast, and have fun doing it. If you want to grow, make an impact, and help shape products used by millions, this is your place. Let's build what's next, together. The Customer Success Manager (12-month fixed-term contract) role plays a key role in driving strategic customer success initiatives. Responsible for fostering long-term relationships, this role involves conducting business reviews, addressing escalated issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize customer satisfaction and revenue growth. Develop and execute account plans to ensure customer success and identify growth opportunities. Own customer onboarding, ramp, and full life cycle achievement including contract renewal. Find upsell, cross sell, and expansion opportunities and win additional business Maintain weekly updates reviewing Customer Stories, Opportunities, Onboarding progress, At Risk Account, and Churn. Serve as the primary contact for escalated issues, collaborating internally to resolve challenges. Collaborate with stakeholders across all departments to solve complex customer issues. Perform Quarterly Business Reviews to proactively address challenges and advocate for new products and services for customers. Conduct an average of 5-8 proactive meetings per week with your book of business Document and utilize Hubspot to track customer interactions. Measurably increase B2B revenue and margin as it relates to company objectives on a quarterly basis. Implement strategies to reduce churn and enhance loyalty. Utilize data to analyze and track potential churn targets and create a mutual plan of success to maintain customer satisfaction. Proven success in customer success, account management, or a related field, demonstrating a track record of successful customer engagement. Showcased effectiveness in strategic account management. Adept analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and presentation abilities. Experience advocating for customers at an executive level within the organization. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with various departments for overall business success. Demonstrated success in driving customer growth through expansion initiatives. Working experience with SaaS products and the background check industry (preferred). Certifications in customer success or customer support (preferred). College or university degree or equivalent work experience. Candidates must be currently located in and legally authorized to work in Canada. This role may require occasional travel to meet with clients. If you meet most, but not all, of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply. We recognize that strong candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we value the diversity of perspective that brings. Certn is a remote-first company with a high-performance edge. We value hustle, hunger, and helping each other win - but we also have a strict no-jerk policy. Ambition here is about lifting people up, not stepping on toes. We think like owners and execute with urgency. We're customer-obsessed and always learning. We give real feedback and hold each other to high standards. 32 days of paid time off per year Company-paid benefits that start on day 1 Remote-friendly and supportive flexible remote arrangements Work-from-home allowance Professional development budget And a few more goodies! We're committed to building a workplace that's diverse, inclusive, and empowering for all. If you need accommodations to support any special needs at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know - we've got you. Just so you know, the selected candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you will get to see first hand what we do, and trust us, we do it REALLY well! We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews. This posting is for a current, open position within Certn. This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on-demand talent team supporting Certn’s growth. Connect with us and learn more:

Position: Service Manager - Building Services Location: Romford, Essex Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE The Service Manager will lead a team of 15 engineers and 4 service coordinators, managing multiple contracts and driving operational excellence across the business. This role suits an experienced Facilities Management or Building Services professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing teams, improving processes and building strong client relationships. • Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE, • Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch, • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, • 4% of the Employee's basic salary, • Expenses covered (travel allowance or car allowance negotiable), • Lead operational delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across multiple client contracts., • Manage contract performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, statutory requirements, and health & safety standards., • Oversee CAFM systems, job lifecycle management, contract mobilisation, client portals, and operational reporting., • Direct subcontractor, engineer and coordinator performance, ensuring effective resource planning and service delivery., • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the operational lead for key accounts and resolving service issues., • Support commercial performance through WIP management, invoicing accuracy, margin improvement, and supplier credit control., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, service quality, and team performance., • Experience managing FM or building services contracts., • Technical background with experience managing engineers and additional admin staff., • Strong client-facing experience., • Full Driving Licence., • Live within commutable distance of Romford, Essex. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Facilities Coordinator – Multi-site Law Firm Location: Ilford, London – working across four offices Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm Working Pattern: Office based Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Additional Requirement: Occasional out-of-hours callouts, including evenings and weekends Are you a practical, hands-on Facilities Coordinator who enjoys solving problems and making sure everything runs smoothly? A well-established London law firm is looking for a dependable and proactive Facilities Coordinator to take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep and operation of its four London offices. This is very much a hands-on facilities role. You’ll be visible across the offices, dealing with everyday premises issues, carrying out straightforward maintenance tasks where appropriate and coordinating specialist contractors when required. You don’t need extensive formal facilities management qualifications. Practical experience, reliability, common sense and a willingness to roll your sleeves up are far more important. Working across four London locations, you will take ownership of a varied range of facilities and premises responsibilities, including: • Managing planned and reactive maintenance, • Carrying out regular office and premises checks, • Dealing with minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks, • Arranging, liaising with and overseeing external contractors, • Supporting office moves, furniture requirements and workspace changes, • Managing office access and security arrangements, • Assisting with health and safety requirements, • Managing storage and archiving arrangements, • Maintaining accurate facilities records, • Responding to unexpected premises and maintenance issues, • Helping ensure all offices remain safe, functional and well maintained, • Considering cost and value for money when engaging suppliers and contractors We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in facilities, premises management, building maintenance, caretaking, property support or a similar practical role. You will ideally bring: • Practical facilities or maintenance experience, • Basic DIY and general maintenance skills, • A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach, • Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, • Confidence dealing with contractors, suppliers and service providers, • The ability to manage several priorities at once, • Good communication and relationship-building skills, • The confidence to work independently and take ownership of problems through to resolution, • Strong attention to detail and record keeping, • A reliable and responsive approach, • Willingness to travel regularly between four London offices, • Flexibility to respond to occasional out-of-hours callouts Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a genuinely varied and practical facilities role where they can take ownership and see the impact of their work. You’ll play an important part in keeping four busy London offices running safely and efficiently, with plenty of variety and the autonomy to deal with issues as they arise. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities! Barking & Dagenham College has an exciting opportunity for a Careers Progression Team Leader to join our Student Welfare & Support Directorate. You will join us on a full-time, 36 hpw, permanent contract and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £39,319 to £41,521 pa inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience. Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive. With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students. Our Careers Progression team plays a vital role in empowering students within our community to build confidence to progress into employment. Reporting to the Director of Student Welfare & Support, the Careers Progression Team Leader will provide operational leadership and coordination of the College's Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) service, ensuring high-quality delivery of careers guidance, work-related learning and progression support. The postholder will oversee the day-to-day operation of the careers service, ensuring students receive consistent, impartial and high-quality careers guidance, while supporting the College to meet statutory requirements and national benchmarks. • Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the College's careers service, ensuring effective coverage, prioritisation and responsiveness, • Deliver high-quality, impartial one-to-one careers guidance interviews to students across all cohorts, • Support priority groups, including vulnerable learners, SEND students and those at risk of becoming NEET, • Lead and support delivery of the College's CEIAG programme, ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, higher education providers and external partners to enhance progression opportunities, • Support and mentor Careers Progression Coaches and Careers Advisors, promoting high standards of professional practice, • Monitor service quality, student destinations and progression outcomes, supporting continuous improvement and compliance requirements, • Coordinate careers fairs, employer engagement activities and progression events to enhance the student experience We are looking for a passionate and committed individual, who understands the transformational impact of Further Education. You should have: • Minimum Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Development, • English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above In addition, you will demonstrate: • Experience delivering careers guidance/IAG in an education or similar environment, • Experience coordinating or supporting a careers, employability or progression service, • Experience working with employers, higher education providers and external stakeholders, • Knowledge and understanding of CEIAG frameworks, Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance, • Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, • Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing operational demands, • Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, • Experience of supporting young people from diverse backgrounds to achieve positive progression outcomes If you are passionate about helping learners realise their ambitions and progress into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or further training, then we want to hear from you. We offer a wide range of benefits, including: • A competitive salary, • Generous holiday and pension packages, • Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry, • Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes, • The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success Advert closing date: 27/09/2026 Interviews taking place from 05/10/2026 Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly. Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Repairs Technical Supervisor Barking and Dagenham Repairs and Maintenance Full time Fixed Term Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced technical supervisor to work in a team with to manage the legal disrepair process from first report through to final invoicing. Conforming to the organisations policies, procedures, regulatory codes, appropriate legislation and key performance indicators. To oversee and monitor the performance of trade specific directly employed operatives and specialist sub-contractors including all applicable HR and H&S matters. About the Role You will work collaboratively with other team members to manage the legal disrepairs service from first report through to final invoicing. You will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the performance of trades operatives and specialist sub-contractors. Responsibilities include: Liaising with the works scheduling team and sub-contractors to ensure accuracy of job information, timely report submissions, suitable allocation of work, and invoicing. Carrying out pre and post inspections to ensure a good standard to work. Assisting the Service Delivery Manager (SDM) in managing the contractors to ensure excellent service delivery, continually looking for process improvements to improve efficiency, costs, and meet agreed targets. Supporting the SDM by providing data, reports and MI (e.g. for quality control and budgetary data). Stakeholder and people management: performance monitoring, attend monthly sub-contractor meetings, liaising with internal and external customers such as legal departments, client representatives, local authorities etc. Managing the day-to-day administration of the team. Attending client/stakeholder panels, consultations, and other meetings. Pro-actively engaging with and acting a point of contact for customers, ensuring all queries and complaints are resolved swiftly. About You: Maths and English Qualification (GCSE grade 9 – 4 /A – C) or equivalent. Trade specific qualification(s) in plumbing, carpentry, electrics, or a repairs sector common trade. Prior experience in a Supervisory role (ideally within a responsive repairs/minor works environment). Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Analytical skills - an ability to understand data. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to a range of stakeholders. Personal resilience: ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Leadership & people management skills. Commercial acumen and an appreciation for business cost efficiency. A solutions-based approach, positive ‘can do' attitude, and the ability to motivate others. Strong customer focus and ability to use initiative. High attention to detail and accuracy. Prior management of specialist sub-contractors would be preferred. Knowledge of accuserv system advantageous. The role will involve travel to sites within and around the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham contract, as such a full clean UK driving licence is required. Salary £43,000 + benefits Benefits In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: Life Cover Pension scheme Private medical insurance Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) CPD, training and development opportunities Family Friendly policies Annual Leave On-site café (at our office) Free on-site parking (office based). Working Arrangements Location: Head office, Dagenham, London/Essex. This is an office-based role with hybrid working options available. Full-time - 6 Month FTC REF-230 825 TPBN1_UKTJ

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Culture Guru. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Culture Guru Hours: 40 hours per week (08:00hrs – 17:00hrs) Start: Immediate (willing to wait for notice) Contract: Permanent / Full-Time Location: Barking, East London - (Hybrid) 1 day WFH - with some travel to sites Culture Guru is working with a highly respected construction and refurbishment contractor in East London to find a Senior Estimator to join their growing Pre-Construction team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, works well under pressure, and knows how to balance commercial rigour with practical build insight. You’ll play a key role in pricing projects accurately and representing the company with professionalism and clarity from the very first interaction. Responsibilities of the role, but not limited to; • Lead the preparation and timely submission of compliant tenders, cost plans, and quotations., • Review drawings and carry out precise take-offs to inform accurate pricing., • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure quotes aligned with project requirements., • Ensure all supporting documentation – commercial, contractual, and administrative – is ready for submission., • Liaise closely with internal teams – from commercial to operational and admin – to ensure clarity and accuracy in tender submissions., • Attend internal handover meetings to transition successful bids into delivery smoothly., • Represent the company at pre-start client meetings and interviews when required., • Produce relevant reports and analysis to support tender outcomes., • Work in accordance with internal policies and procedures, maintaining standards of quality and compliance throughout., • Support a collaborative and professional approach across all departments involved in the tendering process. Desirable attributes of the successful candidate • Holds a valid UK driving licence and DBS (or willing to obtain one), • Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, • Confident in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy with estimating/reporting tools, • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously, • Presents well and maintains professional standards across all touchpoints, • Commercially Sharp: You have a strong understanding of pricing construction or refurbishment projects and can meet profit targets without compromising quality., • Detail-Oriented: You’re meticulous in your work, double-check your own outputs, and thrive on producing accurate and well-presented tenders., • Client-Facing: You represent the company with professionalism and care, building trust with clients and external partners from day one., • Technically Confident: You can interpret technical drawings, contracts, and specs, and translate them into reliable costings., • Adaptable & Accountable: Comfortable travelling when needed, hitting tight deadlines, and taking ownership of your performance., • Well-Rounded Professional: A great team player with strong people skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude. Apply now through Culture Guru and step into a high-impact estimating role where your attention to detail, technical skill, and people-first mindset will drive business success. This is your chance to be the commercial backbone of a company delivering meaningful refurbishment and regeneration work across the region. • Not Applicable, • Full-time, • Project Management and General Business, • Construction and Building Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Culture Guru by 2x Feltham, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£70,000.00 4 weeks ago Chiswick, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Enfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bexleyheath, England, United Kingdom 10 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago City Of London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Billericay, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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