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The Vacancy WPS are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of our responsive repairs service within the social housing sector. This is a pivotal role, responsible for managing both the contract and the operational team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with performance targets. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day management of the responsive repairs contract., • Lead and motivate a team of supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors., • Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and contractual KPIs., • Build strong relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders., • Monitor budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective delivery., • Current experience as a Contracts Manager in responsive repairs or a closely related field., • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors., • Strong understanding of social housing and the challenges of delivering repairs services., • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities., • A supportive and collaborative working environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

About The RoleJob Title: Baler and Compactor Field Service EngineerDivision: phs Wastekit – CroydonPurpose of RoleService Engineers are responsible for servicing and maintaining recycling equipment on a reactive and scheduled basis. They will work towards achieving their own targets as well as customer SLA’s. Service level agreements are agreed and set with our customers and must be achieved. Service Engineers will work closely with the Service Planning Supervisor, Technical Manager and Operations Director to ensure an efficient and safe delivery. Customer Service • To liaise with the call controllers and Field Service Supervisor’s to provide the best service to the customers., • The engineer is expected to help plan their daily work to maximize customer service, achieve the highest standards and productivity using electronic and verbal communications as appropriate., • The engineer should always try and take ownership of engineering issues so that the customer is provided with good service., • Engineers are expected to achieve targets set by their Field Service Supervisor and be aware of all customer service level agreements and aim to adhere to them always., • May be required to work out of area during periods of varying workload volumes and during engineer shortages which can require overnight stays.Records and Documentation, • To complete all paperwork and electronic data as required by Wastekit or the customer according to the company procedures., • Accurately record time, parts used and any other details either electronically or manually as required., • Prompt action should be taken to ensure replacement parts are acquired to replenish van stock or parts specially ordered to return to a breakdown being mindful of any customer SLAs., • Pass on any new business leads to sales department.Skills/Knowledge and Qualifications Required, • Shall have good fault-finding and diagnostic skills, • To be able to understand hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams., • Will be able to show and apply sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles, • Can use and understand various electrical and hydraulic test equipment, • Update engineering knowledge when able., • Always use cost effective but safe measures to carry out tasks., • Can work with the minimum of supervision., • To attend meetings and training courses as required by your Field ServiceStandards, • Comply with all requirements in the Work Instruction for Engineer Responsibilities., • Comply with instructions given by Field Service Supervisors, Managers and Directors., • To maintain and use company issued equipment and vehicles in a safe manner and according to PHS Group policies., • To take responsibility for the safe keeping of stock and be accountable for stock balances., • To keep accurate records (using stock usage sheets and or electronic recording as appropriate) of when and where the stock is used., • Any documentation which is required to be returned to the office is done so in time., • Vans should be kept clean, tidy and maintained as per MFM-02 Commercial Vehicle Transport Policy and appropriate care taken of PPE, tools and stock.Desirable Knowledge and Qualifications, • Ideally from a service engineering, electrical or hydraulic background with an ability to demonstrate the skill of fault finding and repair., • City & Guilds in electrical and mechanical engineering., • Competent in the use of electrical and hydraulic test equipment., • A sound knowledge of single and three phase electrical equipment and hydraulic circuits., • A mature disciplined approach and good personal administrative and customer care skills., • 17th edition electrical regulations/City & Guilds electrical and mechanical engineering.In return for your commitment and expertise, you will receive, • A competitive salary of £40.000.00 OTE £45,000.00, • We offer accredited ILM Training in house and external training., • Ongoing career and development opportunities., • Digital GP for you and your family., • Over £1000 worth of savings and discounts at Supermarkets and High Street stores with PHS Perks., • Company pension., • 24-hour wellbeing helpline., • All kit required for working effectively on the road.If you want a career with a well-established company, where you’ll be appreciated for the quality of your work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 62 years of business.Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, phs Direct, Direct 365, phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

🌟 Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference EveryDay! 🌟 📍 Location: East Croydon 🕒 Hours: 37.5 💷 Salary: Competitive 🎉 Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling. 📅 Here's the exciting bit…a day includes: The Buyer will be working within the team the healthcare team to develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing, and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives. 📝 Key Responsibilities: Own the supplier relationships for your categories to develop promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to your categories; adhere to legislation; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales. Adopting appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business. Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises profitability while operating within company pricing strategy. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders. Review category insights to understand customer behaviour and take decisions driven by insights. Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; and control of slow-moving stock. Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability. Working with the Own Brand team to deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans. Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance. Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs. What you’ll need: Proven experience as a Buyer with a track record of success in category management and commercial strategy planning. Experience with a Healthcare buying environment is a plus. Strong negotiation skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Excellent ability to understand and interpret market information. Range and trade planning experience. Customer focused approach. Data analysis and superb excel skills. To be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and with initiative. Creative thinker with the ability to identify trends and bring them to market quickly. Ability to influence at all levels both internally and externally. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt style as required. 💡 Here's what's in it for you: 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays) 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station Company pension matching and bonus We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets! Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special. Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. 🔒 For information on how we manage and store your data please go to

Location: Hybrid / Orpington, UK \n Job Type: Permanent / Full-time \n Sector and Subsector: Tax & Practice | General Practice \n Salary: Negotiable Salary \n Role can be based in any Southern office to include: Brighton, Sutton, Orpington, Sidcup. \n Affinia is a UK Top 35 Accounting firm, where we support our clients with everything from day‑to‑day Accounting, Audit and Tax planning to strategic business advice, compliance and specialist services such as Cloud Accounting, Payroll and Mergers & Acquisitions across a wide range of sectors. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations. \n We focus on building authentic connections, collaboration and growth, both with our clients and colleagues with over 300 years’ experience, bringing together financial experts from across London, East Anglia & Southeast England. We have more than 600 accountancy professionals across our 15+ offices and advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning \n We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long‑term advice. \nPurpose of the role\n As a Director within either our Personal or Corporate team, you will be responsible for continuing to grow our overall Tax offering within the firm both internally within the existing client portfolio but also externally through your own professional contacts and connections. \n This role goes beyond technical tax oversight — it is a leadership position responsible for building high‑performing teams, developing future leaders, ensuring operational excellence, and helping shape the firm’s long‑term strategic direction. You will act as a key advisor to clients, supporting business development efforts and identifying opportunities to add value. Internally, you will oversee and mentor Managers and Senior Managers, role model the firm’s values, and contribute to service line strategy, operational projects, and change initiatives. You will take ownership of process improvements, risk management, and cross‑location collaboration, while supporting the Head of Tax in achieving team and firm‑wide objectives. \nAccountabilities\n You will be required to manage a comprehensive and complex client list, provide line and performance management and make a significant contribution to ongoing growth of a successful Tax practice. You will have a direct contribution to the development and achievement of building the practice and will be required to build and maintain relationships with third parties. You will be expected to advise clients in connection with their tax affairs and onboard them to the team to offer bespoke advice. \n You should already be working as an experienced senior manager or Director and looking to develop your role considerably through technical advice, client management and business development. \nClient and Portfolio Leadership\n\n • Lead service delivery for a portfolio of high‑value or technically complex clients, ensuring timely, high‑quality, and compliant output.\n, • Partner with firm leadership to define and execute the tax practice growth strategy.\n, • Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimisation during periods of rapid expansion.\n, • Identify new service lines, cross‑selling opportunities, and market expansion initiatives.\n, • Contribute to firm‑wide strategic planning and innovation initiatives.\n, • Experience of working with our target clients such as UHNWs/ HNW clients, family‑owned, SMEs and not purely large corporate clients.\n, • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic, commercially sound advice and proactively identifying opportunities to add value.\n, • Lead by example in embodying Affinia’s values and client‑first mindset.\n\nCommercial and Financial Management\n\n, • Monitor WIP, billing, and recovery rates, taking proactive action to maximise profitability and manage overruns or scope creep.\n, • Identify potential tax risks and cash savings opportunities, and support initiatives to manage the risks or realise the opportunities.\n, • Meet targets for billable hours, utilisation, and portfolio profitability, ensuring jobs are delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes.\n, • Contribute to fee discussions, service scoping, and pricing strategy in collaboration with Directors and Partners.\n\nStrategic and Operational Contribution\n\n, • Contribute insights to the development of service line and group strategy, particularly in any areas of specialism or market knowledge.\n, • Support Directors and Service Line Leaders (SLLs) on strategic initiatives and internal planning projects.\n, • Take ownership of service line projects, driving outcomes that support operational efficiency, quality, or growth.\n, • Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs to inform service line positioning.\n\nPeople Leadership and Culture\n\n, • Provide ongoing guidance and structured development opportunities to junior team members, particularly Managers and Senior Managers.\n, • Act as a role model for firm values and behaviours, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n, • Conduct or support performance appraisals, 1:1s, and feedback processes to drive individual and team growth.\n, • Champion diversity and inclusion within the team, promoting open, honest, and two‑way communication across locations.\n\nRisk Management and Compliance\n\n, • Ensure all services are delivered in line with firm quality standards, ethical policies, and regulatory requirements.\n, • Manage risks associated with client engagements, including reputational, legal, and compliance risks.\n, • Proactively identify and elevate internal risk incidents or concerns in line with firm protocols.\n\nProfessional skills/qualifications\n\n, • CTA qualification or an equivalent professional tax qualification.\n, • Ideally 10+ years in practice with demonstrable experience managing large or complex clients.\n, • Experience and ability to assist in managing the KPIs such as Chargeable Time, Recoveries, Utilisation and Gross Margin and take the necessary actions to improve the performance where needed.\n, • Track record in commercial portfolio management, billing oversight, and client retention.\n, • Strategic Vision: Ability to think beyond day‑to‑day operations and guide long‑term growth.\n, • People Developer: Passion for coaching, mentoring, and building future leaders.\n, • Change Leader: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through rapid expansion.\n, • Client‑Centric Mindset: Balances technical excellence with relationship leadership.\n, • Collaborative Executive: Partners effectively across departments and service lines.\n\nCore Benefits\n\n, • Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential\n, • Death in Service\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Professional membership support\n, • Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies\n

We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Legal Cashier to join our Accounts Team in Croydon office. This is a full-time role with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. We offer a hybrid work model, enabling you to work 4 days remotely and 1 day from the office, subject to successful completion of initial training. Main Duties: · Investigation and analysis of client balances – taking follow up action to comply with SAR · Investigation and analysis of office credit balances – taking follow up action to comply with SAR · Reconciliation of Ledger Balances, allocations and corrections. · Raising Bills on Private Client case files – civil and crime. · Dealing / chasing Fee earners regarding client ledgers and any outstanding matter balances. · Checking / approving Crime Disbursements for payment - ensuring requisite authorisations are in in place & that invoices adhere to LAA requirements. · Applying for LF1 interim payments on account. · Following up on Disbursement queries. · Posting Legal Aid Authority BACS Statements · BACS / CHAPS / Faster payments / INTL payments (and occasional Cheque Payments) · Assisting with daily / weekly client payment runs / payments on completions / CTO transfers and payments of inter partes related disbursements. Other duties may include: · Assisting with unbilled, billed and unpaid disbursements and allocations · Reconciling the HMCTS account, dealing with any queries from fee earners · Reconciling the UBER account, postings and recording receipts to matters, any queries. · Booking Train line tickets for fee earners upon request · Worldpay payments from clients via telephone · Bank reconciliations · Credit Card reconciliations · VAT reconciliations · Credit control – working through the Age Debt Report · Dealing with Expense Claims & Overtime claims · Monthly Analysis of Aged WIP Crime PS MC Report · Monthly Tuning & Formatting of 11 WIP Reports · Posting Invoices & Credit Notes to the Nominal & Client Ledger · Creating Supplier Accounts on the Purchase Ledger · Closing & archiving files · Dealing with third parties experts or suppliers and assisting with queries by telephone and email, keeping good relationships. · Extensive reconciliation work during year end account preparation & SRA Audit · Ad hoc daily accounting tasks and working closely with the other team members as required · Purchase ledger – Posting invoices, weekly payment runs, posting payments · Nominal postings – Direct Debits, Standing Orders · Providing billing team with billing figures upon request · Dealing with daily email & telephone queries from all staff · Banking (requires attendance to the office on occasion when/if necessary) · Any other tasks as requested by Supervisor and/or the Finance Director. About you: · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Numerical Skills · Adaptability · Problem-Solving Abilities · Polite and professional telephone manner · Ability to learn quickly · High level of accuracy with attention to detail · Excellent time management and organisational skills · Able to work on own initiative and also as part of a wider team · Ability to cope with tight deadlines and work under pressure · Technical Proficiency - Experience using the Microsoft Office, in particular competent in excel and word. · Experience using P4W / tikit is preferable. You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm

A prominent support organization is seeking a Perinatal Support Worker to assist parents facing mental health challenges.This role involves co-facilitating parenting support groups, maintaining detailed case records, and conducting community outreach activities.Ideal candidates will have experience

A leading charitable organization in the UK is looking for a Family Support Practitioner to support vulnerable children and their families.

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