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We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Solution Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, strong technical expertise, and the ability to design and implement complex solutions that meet our clients' needs. As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in leading the design and development of innovative technology solutions that drive business outcomes and deliver value to our clients. Responsibilities: Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and technical challenges. Lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions that address client needs and align with industry best practices. Create detailed solution architecture designs, including system integrations, data models, and infrastructure requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to implement solutions effectively. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept to implementation and deployment. Conduct technology assessments and evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends, and make recommendations for their adoption. Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable, and meet performance and quality standards. Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients, providing insights and recommendations to support their strategic objectives. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a minimum of [X] years of experience in enterprise architecture and solution design. Strong technical expertise in a variety of technologies and platforms, including cloud computing, database management systems, and software development frameworks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration to achieve project goals. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is a plus. Ability to travel to client sites as needed. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. Employee wellness programs and benefits.
Junior Office Administrator (Woking, UK) Position Type: Part-time/Full-time Company Overview: We are an Infotech Services & Consulting company specialized in the technical & operational ecosystem of high-growth companies. We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join us as an Office Administrator. Position Summary: As an Fresh Office Administration, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of our office operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent university graduate native to the UK, preferably female, to gain valuable experience in a professional setting. Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time engagement, we welcome your application. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assist in general office tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and organizing documents. 2. Greet visitors and answer incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate person or department. 3. Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as needed to ensure adequate stock levels. 4. Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for staff members. 5. Help maintain cleanliness and tidiness in common areas, including the reception area and meeting rooms. 6. Provide administrative support to various departments as required, including data entry and document preparation. 7. Collaborate with team members to contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of office operations. 8. Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned by supervisors or managers. Qualifications: A recent university graduate native to the UK, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a proactive attitude towards learning and taking on new responsibilities. Previous experience in an office environment or administrative role is advantageous but not mandatory. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to kick-start your career in administration, send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
A fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop a career in one of the leading UK and Global companies in the Care Home / Medical Devise / Consumables market place. Reporting to the Sales Manager and working alongside our existing Sales and Customer Service Teams, we are looking for dedicated ,talented and enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service Executive to work in our care home account management department, working hand in hand with the Sales Team, engaging with our existing customers and developing new customers to drive the profitable business growth for the Farla brands. You should have a professional and confident manner with the ability to multi-task and manage office requirements and customer engagement in a very busy and vibrant growing business. Good communication abilities, exceptional administration skills and great IT Competence are key as well as the ability to manage and build relationship with our existing customer in order to drive Sales. We need you to be passionate about what we do, who we are and want to be part of this growing global brand. Overall Responsibility · Enhance department and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new projects and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to drive sales and job accomplishments · Key responsibility: to work in partnership with the sales and marketing function to ensure o The delivery of effective customers satisfaction both internal and external (delighting the customer) o Identify and support the development of new business opportunities § Upselling /cross selling to existing accounts § Identification of new accounts · Working closely with the extended Farla Team on a number of different projects including data consistency and updates; follow up projects; customer/supplier calls / daily workflow / enter and update customer information in our database. · Multi-tasking and managing orders in a busy environment with critical thinking and problem-solving skills · Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to manage and resolve issues and address complaints with compassion. Account Management: Care Homes · Be a primary point of contact and build long term s profitable relationships with our customers · Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors · Monitor and analyse customer’s usage on customer accounts and issue reports as required · Responsible for working with the Sales Team to onboard and integrate new clients and developing existing client relationships · Working alongside the Warehouse management / senior account manager to ensure Pallets for Care Home are being dispatch effectively. · Maintain personal ownership and management of logistics paperwork when booking the necessary courier for Care Home · Preparing monthly customer product usage reports and other customer related reports Experience and Education required · Educated to minimum of degree level /or relevant experience · Proven account management or relevant experience of 2 / 3 years+ in the Care Home Sector · Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credible and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and rest of the Team · Proven experience as within a similar role (but with a hunger to add value and make a difference) · Excellent IT capabilities including Excel and Outlook and knowledge of CRM Systems (training will be given) · Numerate with excellent attention to detail. Personal Skills · Task driven self-starter with strong organisational skills and ability to build up relationships both internally and externally · Go-to attitude; willing to go the “extra mile” to meet office needs and requirements · Motivated by results and with the ability to bring new ideas and share good working practice · Ability to work confidently, remain calm under pressure (cool tempered), meet deadlines and work within a team environment. · Committed, punctual and reliable Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee discount On-site parking Store discount Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: London NW2 7JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Experience: sales: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person
About the job We are looking for Business Consulting Director to join the Retail division of our consulting company in London. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years experience in managerial roles, and a keen interest in Consumer, Retail and Hospitality. Essential to have functional experience in: Growth Strategy Market Sizing Go to Market Strategy Commercial Due Diligence Value Creation Luxury industry Main duties Establishing long-term relationships with clients and securing repeat business from existing clients Identifying new business opportunities for the firm by networking with potential clients in the related industries Advising and developing strategic plans to help companies to reach their goals Conducting research on topics related to the client’s industry or business area of interest Preparing reports detailing findings and recommending solutions. Provide leadership and guidance to ensure the successful completion of projects covering interim management role for clients when requested helping clients make their sourcing decisions, increase end-to-end productivity of value chains, build strategic supplier partnerships, and integrate sustainability into their practices traveling at a global level to identify new clients and support projects for existing clients Requirements Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and preferably a master degree Have at least 10 years of experience in one or more of the related fields fashion, cosmetic, jewelry, art, and at least 3 years in an director or manager role Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills Think strategically and analytically In depth experience in data analysis Experience leading and managing large, complex consulting engagements. Proven ability to develop and execute business strategy: strong program management experience, ability to manage a program through all stages of scaling Experience living and working internationally. Experience in Asian markets is considered a plus Outstanding people and relationship skills; and ability to interact with different types of clients in a global multi-cultural scale Fluent in English and another European language is a must. Knowledge of one of the following languages Mandarin, Arabic, Russian is considered highly relevant to this position
We are looking for early-career and experienced professional Barbers to join our team here at Etch with potential to take on Shop Manager roles and boost the diversity of your skills in selling, management and leadership. Our first site will be the first of many taking a fresh and sustainable approach to barbering. We are upcycling 20ft shipping containers to functional barbershops and placing these in high-footfall locations. The first site being in Gallions Reach Shopping Park, East London (E6 7ER). If you're looking to grow your barbering career and be part of a mission-driven brand, please apply below and get in touch with us to have a chat about the opportunities. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING BARBERING Providing a top-flight barbering service and consultation. CUSTOMER SERVICE Offering a personalised and memorable experience to our valued clients along with suggestions from our product range. HOUSEKEEPING Store cleanliness, hygiene, organisation and general maintenance. OPERATIONS Overall retail management to meet our strict brand standards. WHAT YOU’LL HAVE HARD SKILLS Classic barbering and mens cutting techniques with clipper work and scissor over comb together with knowledge of layering, graduation and lines. Ability to produce shapes, styles and finishing ability. Experience of wet-shaving and beard grooming/shaping. SOFT SKILLS Confident communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well within a team and independently. Industry know-how and a passion for continuous learning. Time management, discipline and leadership capabilities. Previous retail experience is a plus, but not mandatory. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? (GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS A COMMISSION / REVENUE SHARE PACKAGE) RETAIL PARK LOCATION (Rare for Barbershops) We will be based in a busy retail park at a high footfall location in London, i.e. 150,000 visitors per week. MISSION Be part of an inclusive brand that aims to deliver profit, purpose and evolve the industry. We are a venture-backed business. PRODUCT Earn commission on the sale of our product range. TIPS You get to keep 100% of tips from customer generosity. PARKING We provide allocated free parking spaces to our barbers. EXPERIENCE: Barbering: 2-3 years (required) Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Job Type: Full-time
We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a law firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters. The company is able to offer hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression, which includes a route to partnership. The company has a strong desire to build the law practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth. Key Skills & Requirements: · UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property; or (3) immigration - and at least some experience in all three areas. · Legal experience · Strong communication . Self initiative . Performance driven Salary: Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus, private health and dental insurance, subsidised gym membership. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated. Job description About the role: Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer. You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things: · Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies; · Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach; · Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant; · Manage all group litigation; · Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of; · Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and · Manage external legal counsel as and when required. Responsibilities Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues. Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to: meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost take a client's instructions advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure supervise the implementation of agreements coordinate the work of all parties involved correspond with clients and opposing solicitors attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes prepare papers for court work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation check all documentation prior to signing and implementing calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Work Location: In person as and remote possibility. Working hours You'll normally work 40 hours a week. However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs. Part-time work and career breaks are sometimes possible, but you'll need to keep up to date with changes to the law. Hybrid work - spending some time working from home and some in the office - could also be possible.
We have an exciting opportunity to work for a rapidly growing bookkeeping and management consultancy company with an extensive portfolio of clients from different company sizes. We are looking for a full-time office/business support manager with a strong financial and bookkeeping skill set to look after both, the general accounting and financial management of the business as well as the day-to-day tasks of managing a busy consultation company. These will be the core tasks but it will also mean carrying out general office manager tasks. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of other office staff members. You will be expected to thrive from having a varied workload and being happy to assist in other financial and non-financial duties as required. Strong organisational skills are essential for this role as well as a willingness to work towards the company's rapid growth. The role: Specific activities will include (but not be restricted to) - Developing and implementing financial and operational strategies to optimize profitability, and efficiency, and support company objectives. - Planning work schedules, delegating responsibilities and assigning tasks effectively. - Managing correspondence and inquiries related to accounting records, financial position and sales data. - Ensuring that the latest version of policies and standards are approved before effectively publishing these. - Ensuring administration and departmental activities are in line with the latest standards. - Planning, organising and coordinating activities and resources across other offices, including preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports with accuracy and timeliness. - Conducting thorough analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. - Monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations. - Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to ensure efficiency and compliance. - Manage relationships with external stakeholders. - Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth, - Controlling purchases, managing purchase orders, and overseeing invoice management and bank reconciliation. - Liaise with team members to provide accurate cost information, assist in quotation preparation, - Recording and monitoring office expenditure and budget management, including expense management, petty cash, and staff overtime. - Assist the Director and Senior Management Team in all high-level financial management and decision-making. Personal Profile and Essential Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; - Proven experience (5+ years) in a management role, - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively. - Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting tools - Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives. - High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards. - Highly organised, and commercially responsible, able to manage sensitive data confidentially. - Excellent administration and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail. - Flexible working attitude, with a can-do team player approach. - Proficient in MS Office applications. - Must be proficient in the use of Xero accounting for both data entry and analysis and bookkeeping. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: Management, 5 years (required) Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 29/03/2024
Due to the rapid success and growth of our School, we are seeking talented, enthusiastic, and committed professionals to deliver a curriculum that is outstanding in all areas. You will help to support local authorities meet growing demand for specialist education places for pupils with ADHD, SEMH, and related SEND. At Serenity Education Group we are dedicated to meeting the academic, therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. Our mission is to create, adapt, and implement functional curricula necessary to meet the diverse individual needs of our student population and increase current and future independence. To holistically promote Inclusion, Independence, and Self-worth in all areas of school life for every member of our school community. Positions we are hiring for: • SEN Primary Teacher • SEN Secondary Teacher • English Teacher • PE Teacher • Behaviour for Learning Mentor • Speech and Language Therapist • Therapy Assistant • Progress Partners