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This is about helping to run a £multi-million store, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team. One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time, you’ll help to handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. It means you’ll be more than prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence. Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service. You’ll need to be: • An experienced people-manager, • Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment, • Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency, • Motivated to consistently achieve targets In return, you’ll get a trolley load of benefits including: • £37,585 - £44,310, • Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts. You’ll usually work over 5 days, but - if it helps - you can work a 40-hour contract over 4 days. Work-life balance is important to us!, • 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years), • Put your feet up on your break...we'll pay you for it!, • Company sick pay scheme, • Company Pension, • Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years, • 24/7 online wellness portal, • Shop your list of perks on MyBenefits - a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing, • Do you want to run your own store one day? We’re big on Career Progression opportunities! Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. *Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are also able to offer 32, 36 and 40 hour contracts, and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.

Job description Legal Executive Assistant (12 month FTC) Base Location: Watford, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters. Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is. Why Join KPMG as a Legal Executive Assistant Legal Executive Assistants at KPMG understand the businesses, sectors and the environments they’re operating in. Supporting leaders in KPMG Law to help our clients with their biggest challenges, finding new opportunities with our unique insights, offering fresh thinking and cutting-edge technology. The Legal Executive Assistant is a highly regarded support role that demands exceptional administrative, organisational and communication skills to professionally engage and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients. Demonstrating customer centred, strategic thinking and influencing skills, anticipating needs and acting with a high degree of autonomy. The role demands advanced proficiency in office software and new technology, providing digital enablement support to stakeholders. What will you be doing? • Efficient production of correspondence and legal documents, to a high standard and to meet deadlines. This will include making amendments to documentation often through heavily handwritten mark-ups., • Provide proactive diary and inbox management, using knowledge and initiative to anticipate and resolve conflicts., • Active participation in client and stakeholder engagement through organising client meetings, managing client events, engaging directly with clients, and building and maintaining strong client relationships. Manage meeting trackers., • Coordinate booking of UK and International travel, accommodation, and visa applications., • Compile accurate itineraries and ensure diaries are reflective of arrangements., • Attend cascades and business updates to ensure continued client focus and strong understanding of strategic priorities., • Delegate transactional activity through the ASK team., • Coordinate and organise meetings and events, both in person and virtually., • Support activity aligned to stakeholder strategic priorities., • Work with KPMG teams to support events, ensuring processes and policies are adhered to., • Identify and implement improvements in tasks and processes., • Drive operational cost savings by planning travel effectively, maximising virtual meetings, and advocating internal venues and fine dining options., • Coach and mentor colleagues and peers., • Engage in professional support development, new ways of work, learning opportunities and obtain quality feedback to support progression. What will you need to do it? • Significant experience working as a Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant, ideally within in a Top 50 law firm., • ILEX Legal Secretary Certificate and Diploma., • Ability to prioritise work and requirements, with a flexible approach to working arrangements., • Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues and clients., • Be client-focused, understanding the expectations and requirements of stakeholders., • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resilience., • Exercise confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the role., • Previous customer focused experience required., • Operate with confidence, prioritise and make decisions with limited interaction., • Play an active role in driving continuous improvement. Our Locations: We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are: • Watford, • Reading, • Birmingham, • Leeds, • Manchester With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team. Find out more: Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms. 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At Emerald Clinical, we are a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a rich heritage in the Asia-Pacific region. We are dedicated to advancing clinical research through scientific expertise and operational excellence, supporting biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic customers across all trial phases, from registration to post-marketing. Our therapeutic expertise spans renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology—areas where we make a significant impact on improving global health. At the heart of our success is our ability to combine global reach with local knowledge. Our on-the-ground teams work closely with local communities, building trust and ensuring diverse, representative patient recruitment. By prioritizing people, we deliver better engagement, more accurate data, and faster results—bringing therapies to patients in need. Why Join Us? At our core, Emerald Clinical is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide. Here’s what makes us stand out: • Purpose-Driven Work: You’ll contribute to clinical trials that genuinely improve lives, with a focus on therapies in renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology., • Global Reach, Local Expertise: Our teams connect with local communities, building trust and meaningful engagement for every trial., • Collaboration and Innovation: Work in a culture that values diverse perspectives and creative solutions to solve global health challenges. About the Role The Clinical Lead is responsible for management & coordination of all clinical study management activities for assigned studies per the contracted Scope of Work (SOW), study startup activities including site selection, study team management, and project timelines for Emerald Clinical. The Clinical Lead works closely with Project Leader (PL) and may support the sponsor, investigators, and appropriate staff in each department of Emerald Clinical as needed to help launch and complete the study. The Clinical Lead will lead the clinical operation team (eg. CRAs) to manage trials and sites and have responsibility for assisting the PL with timelines and budget adherence with each trial. The Clinical Lead also works closely with the PL and Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) / Clinical Trial Specialist (CTS) during study startup to manage site feasibility and selection process. As part of the site management responsibilities, the Clinical Lead manages the CRA activities under PL's supervision, reviews trip reports and expense reports as needed, and may assist with the performance of site qualification, site initiation, co-monitoring and/or close-out visits as needed. The Clinical Lead is responsible for demonstrating professional demeanour and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with both internal and external contacts. Your Responsibilities Clinical Management • Facilitate site selection through feasibility questionnaire process, including input or creation of feasibility questionnaire in collaboration with the sponsors as outlined in the CMP or other study plans, • Oversight of protocol administration including pre-study work, initiation of sites, ongoing progress of trial and close out of sites, including development of study specific forms, annotated reports and customizing templates, as appropriate, • Track and manage clinical management team performance, • Working with the CRAs to ensure site protocol adherence and query resolution. Team Leadership • All clinical activities must be conducted in accordance with project specific documentation, applicable SOPs, ICH GCP and applicable country regulatory requirements., • Maintain effective professional relationships with external customers, investigators and vendors., • Maintain effective professional relationships with internal project team including those providing academic input., • Provide clear guidance to clinical operation team on clinical specific deliverables as agreed with PL., • A Clinical Lead may also continue to undertake site management and monitoring, if they have had previous experience carrying out these tasks on an as needed basis., • Collaborate with the study assigned PL to continually assess study team resourcing needs and make adjustments as needed, identifying if added resources are Out of Scope (OOS) leading to a change order. Financial and Contractual Management • Assist PL to analyze monthly financial reports for clinical aspect to identify trends and reasons behind figures, escalate as required . • Ensure PL understand all clinical aspects of their project finance responsibilities and follow appropriate escalation pathways. Maintain clinical aspects in utilization, revenue forecast and recognition identify and implement strategies for improvement (if required) and escalate any significant concerns to management • Maintain gross margin across allocated projects to meet organizational goals., • Review forecasts for all allocated projects for the clinical aspect in consultation with each allocated PL as needed, during month end billing and Project Finance Analyst meetings at least. Data Management • Ensure the accurate completion and timely collection of data, • Ensure data quality, accuracy, completeness and timely data completion, • Ensure complete and efficient resolution of data queries • Manage the study to ensure adherence with all protocol, SOPs, regulations &, • ICH-GCP • Ensure distribution and collection of essential documents, reports and study materials and products to and from clinical sites Customer Focus and Business Development, • Initiate and maintain high level relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including trial sponsor staff, key opinion leaders, hospitals, professional societies and associations where required., • Assist PL to review and contribute to scope change proposals for clinical aspects prior to finalisation and sponsor review, • Provide technical advice and suggestions for process improvement to other areas of Emerald Clinical as required, • May participate in bid defense presentations for clinical service in partnership with Business Development and may lead the presentation for smaller, less complex regional studies. Quality Management • Ensure the clinical management in the allocated projects are conducted in accordance with the Emerald Clinical Quality Management Strategy., • In the event of an audit and/or inspection work with key project team members to ensure inspection/audit readiness and complete follow-up for all team members, • Ensure compliance with file reviews plan and documentation as specified by Sponsor and/or Emerald Clinical, • Ensure co-monitoring activities conducted in accordance with Sponsor and/or Emerald Clinical requirements. About You Educated to degree level in pharmacy, medical, nursing, biological science, or other health-related disciplines or equivalent relevant experience. • Prior CRA experience preferred, with at least 5 years of monitoring, trial coordination or relevant industry experience, • Excellent working knowledge of, and ability to implement project activities in accordance with, ICH/GCP and all applicable regulations and guidelines in the relevant regions. Competencies • Fluent in written and spoken English, • Must have exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written form • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills, • Must be skilled in the area of delegation and task follow-up, • Must be able to prioritize multiple projects and tasks and coordinate these efforts • Must be able to work on complex projects involving various research and ancillary entities • Must be able to promote a positive customer service attitude with Sponsors and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external staff (team player), • Must maintain overall professionalism. Additional requirements • Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas. • Ability and willingness to travel domestically & globally (up to 25%, as require. What We Offer We understand that great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why we provide: • Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience., • Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role., • Career Growth: Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop in your role., • Employee Wellbeing: Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work-life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team-building events., • Global Opportunities: Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients. Interested? Apply now and help us achieve our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide.

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -