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Legal Administration Executive – Corporate Team We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Legal Administration Executive for our client's Corporate Team in Oxford. This is a dynamic role supporting multiple client teams, where no two days are the same. What you’ll be doing: As a key member of the team, you’ll play a central role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, including: • Managing file opening and closing processes, including compliance documentation, • Supporting lawyers with case and document management systems, • Producing and distributing client reports and updates, • Handling conflict searches and preparing files for review, • Acting as a first point of contact for client queries, • Maintaining accurate and organised digital and manual filing systems, • Creating and formatting documents (using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, audio typing), • Recording key dates and times for fee earners, • Coordinating logistics such as meetings, travel, couriers, and deliveries, • Assisting with billing, expenses, and financial administration, • Uploading and managing information within client data rooms, • Ensuring compliance with internal policies and maintaining data accuracy What we’re looking for: You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Ideally, you’ll have: • Previous experience in a similar administrative role in legal services or other professional services sector., • Familiarity with document management and case management systems, • Strong Microsoft Office skills, • Excellent communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, • High attention to detail and a conscientious approach to your work, • A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt, • The ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines Polite notice: This position does not offer a route to qualification for candidates with a law degree. About the firm: • Flexible working approach tailored to you and your team, • Supportive and inclusive culture where your voice matters, • Opportunities to develop and grow your skills, • A collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional client service This is a firm that empower their people to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and clients, while fostering a culture where every voice is valued and mutual respect is at the core of everything. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Fully Remote | Flexible Hours | Fee-Split Model Join a Forward-Thinking Boutique Firm Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for more than just another conveyancing role? Do you find that your clients and referrers are choosing you, not necessarily the firm you work for? If that sounds familiar, it might be time to consider a consultancy model – and start earning up to 75% of the fees you generate. Many lawyers have already made the move to consultancy, and it’s transforming the way they work, and the money they earn. At FDR, we specialise in helping conveyancers make that transition with confidence. Choosing the right firm can feel daunting – even isolating – but that’s where we come in. We're a small, forward-thinking boutique firm that offers more than just a platform. Here, you’re not just another number. Your voice matters, your work is appreciated, and your growth is genuinely supported. We’re a close-knit, modern legal practice giving experienced conveyancers the chance to take full control of their careers – with the very best technology to back you up. You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, streamlined systems, and the freedom to work how and when it suits you. Why Join Us? • Personal Support, Not Just a Platform, • We don’t leave you to figure things out alone. You’ll get real support to grow your business – with marketing help, mentoring, and a community of like-minded consultants who share insights and success., • Work on Your Terms, • Remote working, flexible hours, and total autonomy over your caseload. It’s your practice, built your way – under a clear, fair fee-split model., • Big Tech, Small Firm Feel, • We’ve invested in Salesforce – a game-changer in legal tech and rarely used by firms of any size. Thanks to the backing of our parent company, the AIIC Group, we have access to cutting-edge systems that mean fewer manual tasks, significant time savings, and a smoother experience for you and your clients., • You’re Heard and Valued, • In our compact team, you’ll have a direct line to leadership (including the CEO) and the ability to help shape how the firm evolves. We listen, and we act on what matters to you., • Full Support, Without the Red Tape, • Benefit from the financial security, compliance guidance, and admin support that comes from being part of the AIIC Group – without sacrificing your independence or flexibility. What We’re Looking For: • A qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential property, • Confident in managing your own caseload from instruction to completion, • Tech-savvy and excited by smarter, more efficient ways of working, • Self-motivated and ready to grow your own client base with full backing, • Looking for true flexibility, with the support of a professional and collaborative team Ready to build a career on your terms – with the tools, support, and autonomy to thrive? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today for a confidential chat with one of our Recruitment Executives. P.S. Our Legal Consultancy Programme does not require a set number of years PQE, however you need to be practising and legally qualified in England and Wales in Property law, and able to generate your own instructions. Contact us now to see if you qualify.

An Oxford College is seeking an exceptional senior finance professional to join as College Accountant (Head of Finance). As a key member of the College's Senior Management Team, you will play a central role in overseeing the financial operations for this well respected organisation. Client Details This highly respected educational institution is an excellent employer offering hybrid working, flexible hours, generous benefits and a very pleasant working environment. It operates with a focus on fostering academic excellence and providing robust financial management. Description • Lead all statutory financial reporting, regulatory returns, and external audit processes, ensuring the highest standards of governance and compliance., • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring in collaboration with senior academic and administrative leaders., • Manage relationships with external investment managers and deliver financial analysis and reporting for the Investment Committee., • Oversee treasury management, taxation (including VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes), insurance arrangements, and financial risk frameworks., • Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting to strengthen internal controls and support evidence-based decision-making., • Oversee a small finance team, hiring and developing of staff. A successful College Accountant (Head of Finance) will bring: • A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within the charity, higher education, or public sector environment., • Proven expertise in strategic financial planning, governance, and financial control., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse community., • Team management experience., • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum., • Hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance., • Permanent employment within a prestigious Oxford-based institution., • Opportunity to work in the not-for-profit sector, contributing to education.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 14 years', and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders, through to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives. About you: • You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients., • You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, just to name a few - the stronger our presence in the market, the more successful you will be., • You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore new business opportunities to drive the best possible outcome for our clients, • You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive and become further your professional qualifications., • 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service, • A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:, • Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen, • Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury, • Contributory pension scheme - 5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits, • Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:, • Discounts on gym membership across the UK, • Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase, • Access to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted rates, • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts

Do you have significant experience and knowledge of affordable housing development projects? Are you experienced in leading a team and creating or promoting effective partnerships to deliver complex development sites? Your new company OX Place is Oxford City Council's wholly owned development company, established in 2016 to deliver high-quality, sustainable and genuinely affordable homes. Focused on designing and building beautiful, low carbon homes that people can afford, OX Place aims to create homes for rent and sale in and around Oxford. OX Place is a housing company that reinvests its profits back into Oxford, playing a vital role in supporting net-zero ambitions and improving the lives of residents through well-designed, energy-efficient homes. Your new role OX Place are looking for somebody who can help to deliver the much-needed affordable homes in a business plan which identifies 1,500 new homes, whilst leading the development team, and being a member of the executive management group. • Lead the delivery of the residential development programme., • Develop strategic and operational approaches to new development opportunities., • Lead the development team responsible for managing the construction of new homes., • Ensure that health & safety requirements and obligations are met., • Identify new business opportunities., • Produce financial appraisals for schemes., • Lead procurement and appointment of professional teams., • Lead multi-disciplinary teams on the delivery of projects., • Lead resource planning of all projects. What you'll need to succeed • Be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or similar)., • Evidence a track record of successfully managing teams., • Evidence of continuing involvement in the development sector., • Experience of delivering residential development projects., • Excellent commercial awareness., • Good working knowledge of legislation affecting housing development., • Experience of writing and presenting reports., • Brilliant problem-solving skills. What you'll get in return In return for your expertise, you will receive a competitive salary of £90,398 alongside a comprehensive benefits package to align with Oxford City Council. This includes flexible working options, a generous holiday allowance starting at 29 days + bank holidays rising to 33 days after five years' service, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded by employees as one of the most valuable benefits available. You'll also benefit from professional development opportunities, well-being support, employee assistance services, travel loan schemes, cycle-to-work options, staff discounts, and access to leisure and attraction offers across Oxford. These benefits sit alongside the unique reward of contributing to OX Place's mission - helping to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that directly improve the lives of people across the city. What you need to do now We are happy to arrange initial exploratory conversations in order to discuss the role in further detail. To find out more, please contact Tom Yeo at Hays Property, or simply click 'apply now' to start your application journey. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading law firm in Oxford is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and file management support within their legal practice. The role involves liaising with clients, managing documents, and ensuring compliance with legal protocols.

Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire (OX44) Salary: c. £30,000 (base salary + very strong benefits) Hours: Full-time, office based (flexible working pattern and also open to Part-time) Experience: Credit Control, Xero (or similar), Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Expenses, Finance Administration, Data Accuracy, Client Communication, Process Improvement The Opportunity Thompson & Terry Recruitment are really excited to be working with a wonderful local business who are seeking a confident and detail-focused Finance Administrator to take real ownership of their day-to-day finance operations. As Finance Administrator, you will work closely with the Management Team and external accountants to manage the full invoicing and credit control process, from raising invoices and reconciling payments in Xero, through to proactively calling clients to resolve queries and chase overdue balances in a friendly but effective way. The successful Finance Administrator will be responsible for credit control from day one, ensuring aged receivables are reduced, invoices and purchase orders are accurate, and supplier payments and staff expenses are processed smoothly. You will be encouraged to suggest improvements, embrace digital and AI tools, and develop your skills with a clear route to progress into a more senior finance role as the business continues to grow. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys finance administration, is confident on the phone, and wants to build a long-term career within a thriving, sustainability-led SME where your work directly supports major environmental projects across the UK. The Company Our client is a leading, values-driven consultancy working on projects from high-end residential developments through to major commercial schemes and long-term environmental projects. Their specialists deliver expert surveys and reports on protected species and habitats, helping developers and landowners meet strict legislation around biodiversity, carbon neutrality and environmental impact. The business is genuinely people-first, with a strong focus on professional development, unlimited training budget, and real opportunities to grow and shape your role as the company continues to scale. You will be based in their dog-friendly, sociable office in Chalgrove, with perks including unlimited annual leave (Plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown), flexible working patterns, colleague-nominated bonuses, charity initiatives, and memorable team events such as end-of-season awards and challenge events. Responsibilities * Take full ownership of credit control, managing aged receivables and proactively phoning clients to chase overdue payments while building strong relationships. * Raise and send client invoices through Xero, ensuring accurate use of purchase order numbers, project details and agreed terms. * Liaise with the external accountants to support automated payment runs for accounts payable and ensure suppliers are paid on time. * Assist the external accountants with processing staff expenses and ensuring accurate coding and supporting documentation. * Reconcile payments in Xero, maintain accurate financial records and help keep the accounts up to date for management reporting. * Provide general administrative and logistical support to the wider team where needed, while remaining primarily focused on finance. * Use Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word and Outlook) confidently and be open to adopting digital and AI-based tools to improve efficiency. * Work closely with the team and external finance partners, contributing ideas to refine and improve finance processes as the business grows. Requirements * Proven experience in a finance or accounts administration role, with hands-on credit control and invoicing responsibility. * Confident using Xero, or similar accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks, and able to pick up new systems with minimal hand-holding. * Strong attention to detail, numeracy and accuracy, with a highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment. * Comfortable picking up the phone to speak with clients and suppliers, able to communicate in a friendly, professional and commercially aware way. * Proactive, ambitious and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in developing your career in finance (funding and study support for relevant qualifications can be provided). * A positive, sociable team player who will enjoy being part of a close-knit, dog-friendly office and getting involved in company events and charity activities. * Must live within a commutable distance of Chalgrove, Oxfordshire and be happy to work office-based. Working with Thompson & Terry Recruitment Thompson & Terry Ltd, trading as Thompson & Terry Recruitment, are an Abingdon-based recruitment agency specialising in placing candidates into roles across Oxfordshire and beyond, including Office Administration, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Biotech and Executive Search appointments. No terminology used in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know. PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful at this time

Data Engineer Full Time / Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 plus up to 20% bonus, private medical and other extensive benefits Hybrid - 1-2 days a week in the North Oxfordshire head office The Company: My client is an industry leading and award-winning financial services organisation who operate on a global scale. They are headquartered in North Oxfordshire, UK. This would be a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days a week in the North Oxfordshire head office. The Role: I am looking for a driven and experienced Data Engineer to help to design, build and maintain a data lakehouse in databricks pulling data from core platforms and external sources and refining this into well curated analysis ready datasets. As a Data Engineer you will operate within an Agile delivery environment, working closely with other Data Engineers, Data Analysts and a Data Architect to deliver against the backlog; providing vital insight from a wide-ranging dataset to support executive and operational decision making that will underpin sustained growth of business units domestically and internationally. The Person: The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Data Engineering with a proven ability to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and solutions. From a technical standpoint you will ideally possess: Proven experience with databricks Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Spark, SQL. Strong experience with SQL databases. Expertise in data pipeline and workflow management tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, ADF). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and related data services. Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Experience of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies Contact: Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

Salary: £30,000 plus 30 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme Hours: Full time (40 hours) Contract: Permanent Location: Unipart House, Cowley – with a blended approach to home/office work As Commercial Administrator your role is a dual-functional one, providing comprehensive diary and travel management for the Managing Director of Commercial, ensuring seamless meeting logistics, and the professional preparation of executive-level reporting packs. Alongside this you will provide key support for governance of the Customer Engagement (CE) System, overseeing the integrity of the CE System Portal, developing performance dashboards, and managing the end-to-end delivery of the bi-annual Customer Survey. As a highly organised communicator, you will be comfortable chasing stakeholders for data while maintaining a refined approach to complex scheduling and administrative priorities. This is a development opportunity that will introduce you to the business in its entirety, to strategy and decision-making at the highest levels, establishing strong relationships with senior leaders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate comprehensive diary management – scheduling appointments, meetings, and organising travel arrangements as required, anticipating and resolving any scheduling conflicts, ensuring that appointments are prioritised based on their importance Proactively manage all logistics for meetings, including handling room bookings, arranging catering, and ensuring equipment setup when required Record and upload expenses for approval every month Support the maintenance of all files and uploads for the CE System Portal, and maintain and update CE Reporting for main key measures across all capabilities, including data analysis and supporting agreed reporting cycles – chasing missing files or data to support measurement, highlighting areas for improvement, and ensuring overall adherence Support the design and implementation of a Dashboard for CE Measures and KPI Performance in conjunction with the IT and CE teams Support the preparation and administer the bi-annual Customer Survey, managing the setup, internal communication, end-to-end reporting, and data evaluation outputs Collaborate with the IT Team to produce a monthly KPI Report Pack to be communicated across Go-To-Market (GTM) teams, aimed at driving increased usage of Sales Navigator Provide general support and input for monthly reporting packs, including but not limited to ELT, BD Council, and Comm Cell Slides – actively inputting, exporting, and analysing data pertaining to our CRM, including but not limited to creating reports, dashboards, highlighting key KPI metrics About You We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role! Ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced working environment Excellent organisational skills, data and financial literacy Excellent communication skills The ability to research and to analyse information Attention to detail and accuracy of work Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to build relationships at all levels of the operation Strong Microsoft and/or Google Suite skills – we use Google at Unipart A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity – all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day. Closing date for applications: 3rd April 2026 You may have experience in the following: Commercial Assistant, Administration Assistant, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Data Administrator, CRM Administrator, Sales Support Administrator, Governance Administrator, Commercial Support Coordinator, Reporting Assistant, Customer Engagement Administrator, etc. REF-(Apply online only)