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We have an exciting opportunity to work with our higher education client based in central London. Job Role: Temporary Executive Assistant Duration: ASAP - June 2026 (with a potential of being extended) Pay: £23.37 Days / Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm This role will be fully campus based Job description Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data Science Institute's small busy team. Established in late 2020, the Data Science Institute forms the institutional cornerstone of data science and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to convene, catalyse and communicate AI and data science activity through teaching, research and events. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the DSI Senior Academic Team - Professor Martin Anthony, Professor Helen Margetts, Dr Cosmina Dorobantu and the Deputy Director. Responsibilities will involve managing incoming emails and correspondence, prioritising items of business, organising and maintaining diaries, scheduling in-person as well as remote meetings, making travel arrangements and acting as an ambassador to the DSI Senior Academic Team. It is essential that you have a professional outlook, excellent communication and relationship building skills, and are able to provide an exceptional level of customer service at all times. You will possess a wide range of office and administrative skills, together with a flexible 'can do' attitude to the varied requirements of the role. This is a responsible role that requires a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy, reliability, efficiency, and organisation in order to juggle competing demands. Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery Manage the diaries of the DSI Senior Academic Team as required, including organising in-person meetings or conference calls with a wide variety of people - from internal staff, students, postdocs, and professors to funders, ministers, and other high-ranking government officials. This will involve making considered judgements when juggling demands placed on the schedule and ensuring that stakeholders feel valued even in situations when immediate meetings are not possible. Manage incoming correspondence and emails, identifying priority items of business for immediate attention, drafting responses on behalf of leaders, and redirecting enquiries or information elsewhere as appropriate. Make complex travel arrangements for UK and international travel, liaising with conference arrangers/organisers and academic department hosts, producing itineraries and travel packs, booking flights, purchasing travel insurance, making arrangements for visas where necessary, etc. Provide full administrative support on financial matters, for example, processing travel, subsistence, and other expense invoices for reimbursement. Coordinate internal meetings, including preparing agendas, writing minutes and ensuring that the appropriate people take ownership of the action items. To develop, manage and maintain appropriate filing systems for the Senior Academic Team's documents, correspondence, emails and electronic files. Keep track of deadlines for key projects and deliverables and provide support by formatting and copyediting documents such as letters, references, presentations, and reports. To undertake any other duties at the request of the DSI Senior Academic Team and the Institute Manager. Communications and Relationship Management Act as an ambassador for the DSI Senior Academic Team, being an excellent communicator with all who get in touch and having a professional attitude at all times. Build solid working relationships with the DSI community and stakeholders, based on respect, reliability and trust. General administration Act as an effective liaison for meetings/events and related logistics e.g. sending invitations and tracking responses, booking rooms, organising visitor passes, ordering catering and kitchen supplies, greeting visitors and arranging refreshments. Prepare rooms for lunches, conference calls and presentations ahead of meetings. Maintain and improve record-keeping and filing systems for important and confidential documents. Collaborate with the DSI team and take an active role in devising and implementing office administrative systems and procedures. Maintain an awareness of key projects, tasks and events across DSI to assist with planning and administration. Assist with managing the in-house contact database system, routinely inputting and checking data quality, gathering data systematically and ensuring that mailing lists are maintained and kept up-to-date. Work collaboratively with the DSI team, providing support on DSI events and covering for absence where needed. If you would like to hear more about this role please apply. We will contact all shortlisted candidates. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. 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Job Title: Finance Director Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director Location: Bishop's Stortford Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and management of the organisation. This role ensures strong financial governance, supports business growth, and provides strategic guidance to senior leadership. The Finance Director leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance while managing financial risks and opportunities. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation’s financial strategy and long-term planning Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards Manage cash flow, investments, and capital allocation Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership Monitor business performance and recommend improvements Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors Implement financial controls and risk management frameworks Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team Support commercial decision-making and business growth initiatives Manage relationships with banks, investors, and stakeholders Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) Significant senior-level finance experience Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis Experience managing budgets and forecasting Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Strategic thinking with commercial awareness Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge Preferred Experience Experience in Construction is Desirable Experience leading financial transformation projects Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or fundraising Knowledge of ERP systems Key Skills Strategic financial planning Leadership and team development Risk management Financial analysis and reporting Business partnering Decision-making and problem-solving Performance Indicators Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting Budget adherence and cost control Cash flow optimisation Compliance and audit outcomes Contribution to business growth

Business Development Manager/ Head of Sales - Bespoke Modular Exhibitions / Events (National) One of the UK’s fastest growing and excitingly creative suppliers of bespoke modular exhibition stands, experiential events and associated large format printed graphics services, seeks a truly exceptional Sales professional to lead their strategic growth plans & market presence. Fusing brands and people together through unforgettable experiences, from print and retail spaces to live events, exhibitions, film festivals and fashion shows, they bring ideas to life in ways that connect and inspire, through an outstanding front end creative & design proposition, alongside an operational team that truly take care of everything from build, installation and ongoing support. As the Head of Sales / Business Development Manager, you must possess an outstanding record of connectivity & Sales delivery in the Exhibition / Events arena, as you will be solely responsible for driving the growth strategy & sales of bespoke designed modular Exhibitions / Events & their associated graphics packages, across an array of Corporate, Brand & major UK and European events providers. Accustomed to attending Events / Exhibitions and constantly networking, socialising, probing, building relationships, unearthing and securing sales opportunities via key personnel within Corporate & Brand Clients, your connectivity with the major Exhibition organisers (such as Reed, Clarion, Essential, UBM, Easyfairs etc) is very valuable too. You will be socially gregarious, professionally articulate, driven to exceed sales targets, and focussed on leveraging your professional reputation and financial/career opportunity. You will be proficient at engaging with multiple stakeholders across the Agency, Corporate & Exhibition/Event organiser environments, in a flexible and rapidly evolving project based role, where your robust and instantly engaging personality is complemented by Sales flair and commercial Client engagement skills, all wrapped around a very keen eye for detail and an ability to present, pitch & win new Business opportunities. Ideally, you will have some technical appreciation of the fabrication of modular exhibition systems, plus the associated graphics industry, as you’ll be liaising with the Fabrication, Studio, Creative, Production & Installation teams on the development of concepts, working closely and collaboratively with other colleagues in the Business to deliver complete and fully integrated project solutions Possessing flair, imagination and the energy to multi-task, this is a hybrid role where you’ll ideally be based in London, the Midlands or the North West, but with the preparedness & commitment to developing a strong presence in their South Wales HQ. The role also involves travel and presence in a multitude of Client and Event locations across the UK and Europe, so whilst experience is key, passion, tenacity and a sense of humour is considered essential With a professional approach to work and appearance, you will be able to function under pressure and remain calm, possessing a clear ability to prioritise and to communicate highly effectively at all levels. You’ll have an exemplary track record of sales delivery & Client growth, combining a focussed, structured & tenacious professional selling mindset, with an engaging, intelligent & empathetic manner that builds, engages & leverages Client relationships across a multitude of Key stakeholders in major Brands. Working within a fantastic, rapidly expanding environment and a truly inspirational leadership team, your success will be drawn from your experienced & robust Sales persona, whilst the Business will truly support your skills, connectivity, ability & autonomy in becoming an integral part of their strategic evolution into the Exhibition & Events arena. Sales, Business Development, Executive, Manager, Director, Exhibitions, Events, BMatrix, Modular system, Large Format, Digital, Print, Point of Sale, outdoor media, graphics, signage, bespoke

Account Director Hybrid/Remote - with travel to Customer sites and London office Up to £65K with Double OTE Founded in 2005, Qolcom is a specialist systems integrator delivering Digital Workplace solutions, Intelligent Network Infrastructure, and Cyber Security. Now part of the Bechtle Group, Qolcom combines deep technical expertise with the scale, stability, and partner ecosystem of one of Europe’s leading IT service providers. As a Qolcom Account Director you will be responsible for the identification, development, and successful closure of new business opportunities within a designated sales region and existing customers, with a strong focus on networking, security, and infrastructure solutions delivered in partnership with strategic tier‑one vendors. Job Role Responsibilities • Identify, create, campaign and close new sales opportunities aligned to Qolcom’s core capabilities: Digital Workplace, Intelligent Infrastructure & Security, • Own and drive opportunities with a strong emphasis on solutions built around HP Aruba, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper technologies, • Provide full commercial ownership across all stages of the opportunity lifecycle, from qualification through to commercial close and transition to delivery, • Maintain Qolcom’s interaction with customers by fostering multi‑level relationships, including senior IT, security, networking, and executive stakeholders, • Provide leadership of virtual teams engaged on opportunities, ensuring close alignment between sales, pre‑sales, vendors, and delivery teams, • Act as the primary commercial interface with key strategic vendors (HP Aruba, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper), working closely with Qolcom’s partner management teams to:, • Drive vendor‑led opportunities and pipeline, • Leverage joint go‑to‑market motions, campaigns, and funding where applicable, • Position Qolcom as a trusted partner within vendor ecosystems, • Perform regular analysis of key competitors within the designated region and customer base to support win strategies, • Carry out structured account targeting and planning, including campaign and opportunity planning to maximise sales effectiveness, • Work collaboratively with technical and services teams to shape propositions that meet specific client networking, infrastructure, and security needs, • Manage the entire deal lifecycle from inception through to delivery start and commercial close Experience • 5+ years’ enterprise sales experience within the IT industry, • Proven experience winning complex infrastructure and security deals, particularly networking and network security solutions, • Demonstrable hands‑on sales experience and/or strong commercial relationships with HP Aruba, Fortinet, Cisco, and/or Juniper, • Experience working for a recognised IT reseller, systems integrator, managed services provider, or vendor/manufacturer, ideally within a vendor‑led partner ecosystem, • Proven ability to engage at all levels, including C‑level executives, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure, negotiate, and close complex, multi‑stakeholder deals, • Proven track record of developing and maintaining long‑term strategic customer relationships Core Competencies • Experience selling IT Managed Services alongside enterprise networking and security solutions, • Familiarity with vendor partner programmes, joint business planning, and routed / influenced vendor sales motions, • Understanding of enterprise customer environments across networking, security, and hybrid infrastructure

Join Our Team as a Personal Assistant! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a leading organisation focused on competition and consumer protection? We are looking for a proactive and dynamic Personal Assistant to join our new Executive Directorate for Data, Technology, and Insight (DTI). Role Purpose: As a Personal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Senior Leadership Team. Your expertise will help drive strategic and operational priorities, ensuring that our leaders can focus on making a real difference in the UK economy! Start ASAP, pay £16.80ph, duration 4 months, hours Monday-Friday 37 hours per week, this is a hybrid working role and you are required to work in the office two days a week. The successful candidate will be required to go through a DBS clearance. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, fast-paced diary and administrative support to a Director. Manage complex diaries and inboxes, keeping track of emerging issues. Prepare daily schedules and necessary paperwork for meetings. Organise travel and accommodations while processing expenses. Collaborate with colleagues at all levels, facilitating effective communication across the organisation. Assist in managing external networks and committee engagements. What We're Looking For: Exceptional Organisational Skills:Proven experience in managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively. Strong Communicator:Ability to build relationships across various teams and seniorities. Team Player:Capable of working independently and supporting others. Detail-Oriented:Skilled in managing sensitive documentation accurately. Tech-Savvy:Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT tools. Passionate About Our Mission:A genuine interest in our work and commitment to supporting our strategic goals.Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to vital challenges facing the UK, including enhancing productivity and addressing emerging technologies. Join us, and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation! If you're enthusiastic about making an impact and possess the skills we need, we want to hear from you! Apply Today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Telesales Executive – Industrial Products & Services WF2 (Office-Based) Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 £30,000 – £35,000 per annum + £3,000 – £4,000 annual commission We are currently recruiting for a driven and proactive Telesales Executive to join a growing business specialising in industrial products, services, and maintenance solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a warm client base while also developing new business across the North of England. The Role As a Telesales Executive, you will be responsible for selling PPM (Pre-Planned Maintenance) contracts , as well as a range of industrial products and services. This is a full 360 sales role where you will manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact through to closing deals. Key responsibilities include: Proactively contacting a database of 400 large, up-to-date clients Re-engaging and converting previous spending customers Generating new business through cold calling and outreach Selling maintenance contracts, services, and related solutions Building relationships with clients across industrial sectors including: Manufacturing Warehousing & logistics Retail & wholesale Preparing and sending proposals, quotations, and drawings Managing activity and pipeline through the CRM system Reporting directly to the Managing Director About You We are looking for a motivated sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment. Requirements: Proven B2B 360 sales experience Strong communication and closing skills Confident in cold calling and business development Highly self-motivated and proactive Desirable (but not essential): Background in engineering, industrial, construction, or service-based industries What's on Offer Competitive base salary (£30K–£35K) Realistic commission structure (£3K–£4K annually) Established client database to work from Full training provided Opportunity to grow within the business Supportive and direct reporting line to senior leadership Additional Information Office-based role in WF2 Immediate start available, but we are happy to wait for the right candidate For more information or to apply, please contact: Shannon Clough – Interaction Leeds ?? 0113 866 2042 INDLEE TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Sales Executive – PPE & Workwear Location: Mobile Role / Field-Based (Head Office: Biggin Hill) Job Type: Full-Time Reporting To: Sales Director About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Sales Executive with a strong background in the Construction Sales to join our growing team. This is a mobile, road-based role, focused on visiting existing and prospective clients, taking orders, and attending meetings to drive sales and build long-term customer relationships. Key Responsibilities • Visit existing customers and develop new business opportunities within the PPE and Workwear market, • Present and sell a full range of PPE and workwear products, • Take accurate customer orders and ensure timely follow-up, • Attend client meetings, site visits, and occasional head office meetings, • Maintain strong relationships with customers through excellent service, • Manage and update customer records, quotes, and sales activity, • Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets Essential Requirements • Advantagous - Proven experience in the PPE and/or Workwear industry, • Must have Construction Sales Experience - Please only apply if you have relavent product sales experience., • Strong field sales background with a track record of meeting targets, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, • Highly organised and self-motivated, • Comfortable working independently in a mobile role, • Full UK driving licence (car driver essential) Desirable Skills • Existing customer contacts within the PPE or Workwear sector, • Knowledge of health & safety standards related to PPE What We Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Commission / bonus structure, • Company support for a mobile sales role, • Opportunity to work with an established and growing business How to Apply If you have the relevant PPE and Workwear sales experience and enjoy a field-based, customer-facing role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today for more information and a confidential conversation