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Job Title : Trainee ParaplannerLocation : Sutton Coldfield (office based)Salary : From £35k per annum depending on experience and qualificationsJob Type : Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thurs, Friday 9am - 1pmAbout us :Established in 2006, Gemini Wealth Group is an award-winning independent financial advisory firm based in Sutton Coldfield. Our mission is to be the 'go-to' business for financial advice and planning by building a team of like-minded professionals who embody our core values of innovation, integrity, honesty, and transparency. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive in-house solutions and unbiased, expert advice to support individuals and families on their financial journey.We offer services in investment advice, retirement planning, tax mitigation, and asset protection, ensuring that we help our clients achieve their financial goals.About the role :We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Trainee Paraplanner to join our team within a dynamic Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm. This role is critical in providing technical support to financial advisers, our outsourced paraplanning provider, and compliance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality client services and financial advice processes.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical support to our financial adviser team.Calculate and assess Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liabilities on investment disposals, including use of annual exemptions, allowable losses, and asset histories.Undertake chargeable event gain calculations for investment bonds and liaise with productDraft Suitability Reports and client recommendation letters ensuring accuracy and compliance.Assist in gathering, verifying, and analysing client data including fact finds, policy information, valuations, and cashflow reports.Liaise with product providers and platforms to obtain information, quotes, and up-to-date investment valuations.Monitor workflow and ensure all tasks are completed in line with service level agreements and compliance requirements.Maintain accurate and compliant client records in CRM and back-office systems (Intelligent Office).Support the compliance team in ensuring all documentation and advice processes adhere to FCA regulations.Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes and documentation standards.Act as a point of contact for adviser queries regarding technical matters.About you :Existing IFA paraplanning experience and part way through Diploma is preferredAttention to detailAble to work well within a team and individuallyWhat we offer :A competitive salary and benefits packageThe opportunity to work within a supportive and growing IFA environmentCareer progression and professional development supportA collaborative and ethical company cultureIf this role sounds suitable for you, please click apply so submit your CV and Cover Letter.Candidates with experience of; Junior Paraplanner, Assistant Paraplanner, Financial Planning Assistant, Wealth Management Assistant, IFA Administrator, Financial Research Analyst, Financial Planning Assistant, IFA Technical Administrator, Wealth Management Administrator also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Store Manager This is a great opportunity for a motivated retail leader to support busy convenience store operations in a unique, fast-paced, event-driven environment at the NEC, where no two trading days are the same. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Retail Assistant Manager, Deputy Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Store Supervisor, Retail Supervisor, Retail Manager, Store Manager, Shift Manager, Duty Manager, Retail Team Leader SALARY: £28,500 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW This is a rewarding opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager who enjoys pace, variety and hands-on leadership in a busy retail setting. As the Assistant Store Manager you will support daily store operations, help plan rotas around event schedules, manage stock availability and maintain strong customer service standards. The Assistant Store Manager will also use Excel and internal systems to support sales forecasting, ordering and stock planning during high-demand periods. The role would suit someone organised, adaptable and confident leading a team when footfall and trading patterns change quickly. DUTIES Your duties as the Assistant Store Manager include: • Store Operations: Support the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring high standards are maintained across service, presentation and trading activity, • Rotas and Staffing: Plan, manage and optimise staff rotas in line with event schedules, trading patterns and peak footfall, • Pricing and Product Accuracy: Manage product pricing, ensuring information is accurate, competitive and kept up to date, • Ordering and Stock Availability: Place and manage orders, helping ensure stock is available to meet customer demand during busy periods, • Sales and Stock Forecasting: Use Excel and internal systems to forecast sales and stock requirements, • Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and support team members during busy, fast-moving and high-pressure trading periods, • Customer Service: Help ensure excellent customer service is delivered consistently across the store, • Compliance and Safety: Maintain compliance with company procedures, health and safety and food safety standards CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Previous experience in retail or convenience store management, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Confident using Excel for forecasting and data analysis, • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, • Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and event days BENEFITS • A unique and exciting working environment at the NEC • Opportunity to work within a fast-growing, family-run business • A supportive team culture • Career development opportunities • Company events • Employee discount • Free parking • Health & wellbeing programme • On-site parking • Store discount HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14970 Full-Time, Permanent Retail Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Birmingham, West Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk AWD-IN-SPJ

Assistant Catering Manager Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham About the Role We are looking for a hardworking and confident Assistant Catering Manager to join our Catering team at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC). Located in leafy Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, MAC offers a range of catering and hospitality across the business, including our restaurant KILN, bar and event catering. You'll play a leading key role in creating a memorable customer experience and supporting our team of Shift Leaders and Customer Service Assistants. Please note: hours of work will include evenings and weekends. Job Purpose Lead the day-to-day planning and delivery of an excellent catering and hospitality offer across all areas of the business. Coach and train the team to deliver consistently excellent standards of service whilst remaining compliant with all legal requirements. Lead on stock control and contribute to effective staff rostering. Deputise for the Head of Catering Operations when required. Key Responsibilities Effectively manage and direct the day-to-day delivery of the catering and hospitality offer at MAC, operating within budget and demonstrating flexibility to meet MAC's operational challenges Deliver excellent service, coaching the team in the standards expected to increase customer satisfaction, always putting customer experience at the heart of decisions Positively, confidently and professionally resolve customer complaints as they arise Work collaboratively with the Kitchen Team to monitor quality, constructively raising any issues with the appropriate member of the team Effectively manage stock ordering, control and security, continuously monitoring stock availability, planning for busy periods and ensuring value for money from suppliers Champion the correct and effective use of the EPOS system to ensure Catering Sales are true and accurate Effectively manage own and team rotas and workload to ensure administrative requirements are met, whilst also spending time leading and supporting the team on the floor Support payroll by checking and amending shifts using Rotacloud and authorising overtime Maintain accurate HACCP, COSHH and all other documentation required to keep the operation compliant Control operational costs and identify ways to reduce waste working to department profit margins Support MAC's monthly stock take process to ensure results are accurate Comply with all fire and safety regulations including acting as a Fire Marshall during an evacuation Champion and deliver the standards required to maintain a 5-star EHO rating Support the Head of Catering in the delivery of training and completion of records to ensure compliance to food, licencing and health & safety laws Comply with allergen awareness procedures and laws, maintaining staff training and up to date records Work pro-actively to develop strong and effective relationships with other key teams at MAC, focusing on jointly improving operational planning, quality, delivery and service Support the Head of Catering in the recruitment, training, and appraising of staff Implement MAC's Environmental Policy and consider how this role can contribute to MAC's sustainability goals Promote and ensure the implementation of the equal opportunities, diversity, safeguarding and health & safety policies of MAC Any other duties which may reasonably be required to support cross-organisational needs Person Specification Essential Previous experience as a restaurant manager, assistant manager or hospitality manager in a food and beverage environment Experience of managing and organising teams, staffing, workload and priorities Working knowledge of managing within Health and Safety, Hygiene, Food Safety and Premises Licensing laws Previous experience of an EPOS system, cash handling and cashing up Excellent communication skills, personable and able to inspire a team Problem solver, able to think of solutions or new ways of working Passionate about food and beverage and interested in current trends in the industry Ability to remain calm under pressure and flex own and team's workload as needed Motivated, hardworking and reliable Able to inspire and motivate a team Desirable Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate (MAC can support successful candidates through Food Hygiene training) An interest in a variety of art forms and MAC as a venue and charity Equal Opportunities & Diversity All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of the equal opportunities and diversity policies of MAC. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We are also committed to ensuring our people are a reflection of the communities we serve. We ensure that our recruitment and promotion processes are fair and open to all. How to Apply Applications can be received at any time until midnight on 1 August 2026. Please be aware that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and we may close this vacancy before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application between the time they submit their application and the application deadline. Interviews to be arranged with short-listed candidates. Ref: (phone number removed)

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QLM is supporting a major European Co-operative with a broad portfolio of investments across the food value chain, as they look to appoint a Head of Farming - Pork.This is a newly created role, designed to strengthen how the business works across its pork supply network, bringing closer alignment be

Project Architect | Oxfordshire | £45,000 - £55,000 | Ref: ARUK180601.I'm currently working with a growing architectural practice in Oxfordshire looking to appoint a Project Architect to join their team.This role would suit an Architect with strong technical and delivery experience who enjoys taki

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Manage, lead, and motivate a team of Assistant Project Control Managers.

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Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months - Opportunity to go Permanent.My client is a well known global 3PL brand offering Warehousing and Transport solutions across multiple sectors.They are going through an exciting period of growth and development and need some support across their Solution Design team.Th

This award‑winning UK retailer is seeking a Buying Manager to take ownership of the product offer within one of its Ambient Grocery categories.The role is based in their modern West Midlands office three days per week, with the remaining time worked remotely.Reporting to the Head of Buying, this i

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Frazer Jones is exclusively partnering with a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation operating within the sustainability and environmental services sector.Following a period of significant growth and acquisition activity, the business is investing in its People function and is seeking a Payroll & HR

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Quantitative Research Executive role.Are you passionate about turning numbers into narratives? Join a high-performing team where your analytical mindset and curiosity will help shape strategies for major brands.This is a fantastic step-up role for someone ready to grow in a fast-paced, insights-led

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Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on the delivery of a strategic geospatial data platform and is seeking an experienced Senior Geospatial Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Agile team.This is an exciting opportunity to help design, build and support modern cloud-native geospati

Graduate Insurance Pricing Analyst – Pricing Pathfinders Academy.Salary: £30,000–£32,000 + training + benefits.Location: Manchester or London commutable (hybrid role, client placement in major UK Insurer).Start Date: Early September 2026 (Academy) | December 2026 (Client deployment).Contract:

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Lead the end-to-end coordination of Executive Committee meetings, including agenda planning, paper management, minute taking, action tracking, and stakeholder engagement.

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