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  • Sales Progressor
    Sales Progressor
    1 hour ago
    £30000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Sales Progressor is responsible for managing property transactions from the point a sale is agreed through to completion. The role involves liaising with buyers, sellers, solicitors, mortgage brokers, lenders, estate agents and other parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently and potential issues are identified and resolved promptly. Key Responsibilities: • Managing a pipeline of residential property sales from offer acceptance to completion., • Liaising regularly with buyers, sellers, solicitors, lenders, brokers and agents to obtain updates and maintain momentum., • Monitoring progress of searches, mortgage offers, surveys and legal enquiries., • Identifying and resolving issues that may delay exchange or completion., • Providing clear and timely updates to all parties involved in the transaction., • Chasing outstanding documentation and information to ensure deadlines are met., • Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems., • Negotiating and coordinating completion dates between parties., • Managing property chains and communicating any changes or risks., • Ensuring a high level of customer service throughout the transaction process. Key Skills and Experience: • Previous experience in estate agency, conveyancing, property sales progression or a related property role., • Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to progressing sales., • Confidence in working with solicitors, lenders and other property professionals., • Competence using CRM and case management systems.

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  • Restaurant Receptionist-Host
    Restaurant Receptionist-Host
    4 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    🐟 Experienced Restaurant Receptionist / Host – Fish! Borough Market 📍 Location: Borough Market, London Bridge 💷 £14–£15 per hour including tronc + additional monthly tronc bonus ⏰ 30-40 hours per week | Permanent position 📅 Flexible rota | Mix of single and double shifts | 2–3 days off per week 🌟 Love Hospitality? Join Our Fish! Family! Are you an experienced Restaurant Receptionist or Host who loves the buzz of a busy restaurant, enjoys meeting people and knows how to keep a busy reservations book running smoothly? Fish! Restaurant in Borough Market is looking for a confident, organised and enthusiastic Restaurant Receptionist / Host to join our friendly Front of House team! Located in the heart of London's iconic Borough Market, our busy seafood restaurant welcomes approximately 2,500 guests every week, with seating for 110 guests indoors and 45 on our terrace. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and can confidently manage a busy reception and reservations desk. ⚠️ Please note: This is not an entry-level position. Previous restaurant reception or hosting experience in a busy restaurant is essential. 🍽️ Your Role As our Restaurant Receptionist / Host, you'll be the first point of contact for our guests and play an important role in ensuring every service runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Warmly welcoming guests and creating a fantastic first impression, • Managing online, telephone and walk-in reservations, • Organising the reservations book and maximising table availability, • Coordinating table allocations and managing table turnover during busy services, • Handling large group bookings and special requests, • Responding professionally to guest enquiries by phone, email and in person, • Completing daily reception administration and updating menus, • Using reservation systems such as SevenRooms and OpenTable, • Working with Microsoft Word and Excel, • Completing daily opening and closing procedures, • Working closely with management and the Front of House team to deliver a seamless guest experience ⭐ What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Has previous restaurant reception or hosting experience, ideally in a busy, high-volume restaurant, • Is confident managing reservations, table plans and busy services, • Understands table turnover and how to maximise restaurant capacity, • Has experience using SevenRooms and/or OpenTable, • Is confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and email, • Has excellent organisational and multitasking skills, • Is friendly, professional and confident communicating with guests, • Can remain calm, efficient and positive under pressure, • Is proactive, reliable and pays attention to detail, • Works well independently and as part of a team, • Has full flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and weekends according to our weekly rota Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we cannot offer fixed working days or shifts. 💙 What We Offer We believe in looking after our team and rewarding hard work! 💷 £14–£15 per hour, including tronc, depending on experience 💰 Additional monthly tronc bonus 💳 Monthly pay with early access to earned wages through Stream 💙 Employee Benefits Platform with access to a range of benefits and services 🩺 Bupa Health Cash Plan upon successful completion of probation 💷 Financial Advice & Wellbeing Support through our employee benefits platform 🍽️ Free staff meals and drinks while on duty 🥂 50% staff dining discount at our restaurants 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 20% family dining discount 🎁 £500 Refer-a-Friend bonus 🌴 Holiday scheme, increasing with length of service 💼 Workplace pension scheme 📈 Internal career progression opportunities 🎓 Training and development to help you grow 🐟 A welcoming, supportive team in one of London's most vibrant food destinations! Right to Work All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and successfully complete the required Right to Work checks before starting employment. 🚀 Ready to Join Our Team? If you're an experienced Restaurant Receptionist or Host who loves hospitality, enjoys working with people and knows how to keep things running smoothly during a busy service, we'd love to hear from you! We look forward to welcoming you to the Fish! family! 💙

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  • Bar Supervisor
    Bar Supervisor
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. Named after the Greek god of the West wind - a soft gentle breeze - Zēphyr offers a casual dining affair inspired by Greek culture and a late-night bar downstairs. This high-volume restaurant is our most vibrant venue in the heart of Notting Hill with a talented team of amazing individuals who thrive in this busy environment. As Bar Supervisor, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation, organisation and performance of the bar within your venue. The role focuses on leading the bar team, maintaining exceptional standards at all times, and managing all bar and wine-related operations, including ordering, stock control, stock counts and MarketMan administration. You act as the key operational link between the bar team, the Restaurant Manager and the Bars & Beverages team. This is a development-focused position, designed to support your growth as the business evolves. As our Bar Supervisor, we expect that you will contribute to our mission of introducing inspiring hospitality concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to do it our way and make the impossible possible. For the Bar Supervisor role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Attractive salary based on your skills and experience., • Full Service Charge distribution., • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate., • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees., • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants., • 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life. Other benefits include: • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge., • A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork., • Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month., • Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time., • Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution., • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives. As our Bar Supervisor, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting, diverse and playful dining concepts to the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy is to be the best, we continuously improve and never settle. If this sounds of interest to you, please send us your CV. Come grow with us at Pachamama! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting.

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  • Office Administrator
    Office Administrator
    16 days ago
    £25000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bromley

    Criminal Defence Administrator & Police Station Coordinator Location: Bromley, South London (100% office-based during probation; hybrid working opportunities available post-probation) Hours: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate start available (with flexibility for November 2026 for candidates serving notice) Closing Date: 30 October 2026 About MK Law Established for over 18 years, MK Law has cemented its position as one of London’s leading criminal defence practices, recognised across the sector for our fearless advocacy and uncompromising client focus. We regularly act on complex, high-profile, and heavy-duty criminal defence matters, with a team dedicated to providing first-class advice and representation at every stage of the criminal justice system. As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an adaptable, organised, and proactive professional to join our busy South London team as a Criminal Defence Administrator & Police Station Coordinator. The Role Working at the operational heart of our firm, you will report directly to one of our Directors while providing critical, daily frontline support to our Solicitors and Accredited Police Station Representatives. The police station stage is often the most critical point in any criminal proceedings. In this fast-paced, highly rewarding role, you will take ownership of incoming instructions, manage practitioner rotas, and ensure that every file progresses seamlessly from first contact at the custody suite right through to conclusion and billing. Key Responsibilities • Police Station Coordination: Receive, log, and swiftly deploy Solicitors and Accredited Representatives to urgent police station attendances across London and the South East., • Rota & Diary Management: Manage and maintain daily police station rotas, Duty Solicitor schedules, court diaries, client appointments, and bail return dates., • Frontline Liaison: Act as a calm, confident, and professional first point of contact for clients, custody sergeants, police officers, courts, and instructing professionals., • Case Progression & Compliance: Open, maintain, and update electronic case files on our case management platform (LEAP), ensuring all compliance documentation and attendance notes are accurately logged., • Billing Preparation: Ensure matter data, disbursements, and legal aid compliance records are kept up to date to facilitate efficient and timely file closing and billing., • General Practice Support: Assist Directors, Solicitors, and the broader team with general administrative duties, correspondence, and office organisation. What We Are Looking For • Administrative Excellence: A proven track record in administrative or operational roles, with sharp attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively., • Composed Under Pressure: Comfortable handling urgent instructions, unpredictable deadlines, and sensitive, confidential information with absolute discretion., • Exceptional Communication Skills: A clear, empathetic, and professional telephone manner when speaking with clients facing stressful circumstances, alongside strong written communication when dealing with external agencies., • Tech-Savvy: Confident with IT systems and digital document workflows. Prior experience with LEAP Legal Software or criminal legal aid processes is an advantage, though not essential., • Sector Background: Previous experience within a criminal defence practice or legal environment is a plus, but we welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable coordination or operational skills who learn quickly. What We Offer • Competitive Remuneration: A salary package reflective of your experience, skills, and background., • Structured Mentoring & Career Development: Dedicated training directly alongside senior fee earners and Directors, offering genuine scope for internal progression within a major defence practice., • Vibrant Firm Culture: Regular team socials and memorable company-wide events, including our renowned MK Law weekend trips in the UK and abroad., • Modern Working Environment: Well-resourced Bromley offices, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available following successful completion of your probationary period. Application Deadline: 30 October 2026.

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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    24 days ago
    £38000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Chancery CS Solicitors is seeking an ambitious, commercially driven and experienced Business Development Manager to support the growth and expansion of our legal practice. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, strengthening referral networks and implementing business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement business development strategies to increase the firm's client base and revenue., • Identify new commercial opportunities and establish strategic partnerships., • Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, businesses and professional organisations., • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities., • Develop marketing and client acquisition strategies across the firm's legal practice areas., • Prepare business proposals, presentations and commercial reports., • Manage referral networks and maintain relationships with existing clients., • Work closely with solicitors and senior management to achieve business growth targets., • Monitor business development performance and report on key performance indicators., • Represent the firm at networking events, conferences and business meetings. Candidate Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Law, Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience., • Proven experience in business development, commercial management, sales strategy or client relationship management., • Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills., • Ability to identify commercial opportunities and deliver measurable business growth., • Excellent organisational, analytical and strategic planning skills., • Experience in legal or professional services is desirable., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior management.

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  • Paralegal
    Paralegal
    1 month ago
    £17–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Experienced Paralegal – Part-Time Hendon, London Competitive remuneration, depending on experience Flexible working pattern considered Potential progression to a full-time position Qazi & Co Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced and dependable Paralegal to join our friendly, community-focused practice in Hendon. This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful legal work, develop your own responsibilities and work closely with experienced solicitors. The successful candidate will support active cases rather than being limited to routine administrative duties. The role Working under appropriate solicitor supervision, you may be responsible for: • Managing routine matters and progressing files, • Taking client instructions and preparing detailed attendance notes, • Drafting correspondence, applications and witness statements, • Preparing court and tribunal bundles, • Conducting legal and procedural research, • Reviewing evidence and identifying missing documents, • Communicating with clients, courts, counsel and public authorities, • Monitoring deadlines and maintaining accurate case records, • Attending court hearings and conferences where appropriate, • Assisting with billing, file reviews and case closure, • Supporting solicitors across the firm’s practice areas The work may include immigration, housing, family law, civil litigation, landlord and tenant matters and general legal support. Experience in one or more of these areas would be welcomed. What we offer • Competitive remuneration based on experience, • Part-time hours with some flexibility over working days, • Meaningful responsibility and varied casework, • Direct supervision and mentoring from experienced solicitors, • Court, tribunal and counsel-conference exposure, • A supportive and approachable working environment, • Paid training and professional development, • Regular performance and progression reviews, • Potential confirmation of relevant Qualifying Work Experience, • Opportunity to progress to a senior paralegal, trainee or full-time position, • Experience within an established, SRA-regulated high-street practice About you You should ideally have: • At least two years’ experience in a law firm or legal casework environment, • Experience managing or progressing files under supervision, • Strong drafting and written communication skills, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail, • Confidence communicating with clients from different backgrounds, • The ability to prioritise work and meet important deadlines, • A professional, compassionate and reliable approach, • Good IT and case-management skills A law degree, LPC, SQE studies or CILEX qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where the candidate has strong practical experience. Additional language skills, particularly Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi or Chinese, would be helpful but are not required. Working arrangements This is primarily an office-based position at our Hendon practice because the role involves client contact, file handling and close collaboration with the legal team. A flexible working pattern may be agreed depending on experience and operational requirements.

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  • Immigration Paralegal - Full Time
    Immigration Paralegal - Full Time
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Syed Solicitors Ltd | Ilford, London Salary: £33,400 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Proposed Start Date: December 2026 Role summary Syed Solicitors Ltd is seeking a junior paralegal to support its immigration, asylum, human rights and Tribunal work. The role includes appeals, pre-action protocol (PAP) correspondence and administrative reviews. The successful candidate will prepare and progress work under the principal solicitor’s supervision; they will not provide independent legal advice or make final legal decisions. Responsibilities 1. Assist with the day-to-day progression of immigration, asylum, human rights and appeal files under the principal solicitor’s supervision., 2. Take client instructions, prepare accurate attendance notes and maintain organised electronic case files., 3. Review decisions and evidence, identifying missing documents and legal, procedural or evidential issues for the solicitor’s attention., 4. Research the Immigration Rules, legislation, case law, Home Office guidance and relevant country evidence as directed., 5. Prepare first drafts of applications, witness statements, representations, appeal grounds and correspondence for solicitor review., 6. Assist with PAP correspondence and administrative reviews, including gathering evidence and preparing draft submissions for the solicitor’s review and approval., 7. Prepare indexed appeal bundles and other First-tier Tribunal hearing documents., 8. Monitor Home Office and Tribunal directions and deadlines, promptly escalating action required., 9. Use MyHMCTS, as authorised, to upload documents, review directions and monitor appeals., 10. Liaise with barristers, chambers and expert witnesses, providing instructions and case documents approved by the supervising solicitor and assisting with expert evidence and hearing preparation., 11. Communicate with clients, the Home Office and HMCTS within the scope of the role, referring requests for substantive legal advice to the solicitor., 12. Work with the legal team to progress matters while maintaining accurate, confidential records. Essential requirements • An LLB or equivalent recognised law degree., • Some relevant immigration, asylum, human rights or litigation casework experience, including supervised work or a placement., • Working knowledge of the Immigration Rules and relevant immigration, asylum and human rights principles., • Familiarity with First-tier Tribunal procedure and the applicable Immigration and Asylum Chamber Practice Direction., • Ability to research legal and evidential issues, take accurate instructions and draft clear case documents., • Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines under solicitor supervision., • Professional written and spoken English, and fluency in spoken Urdu and/or Hindi to assist clients who use those languages., • Confidence using digital files and office software, with the ability to learn MyHMCTS and legal case-management systems., • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and responsible use of approved legal technology. Desirable requirements • Experience with First-tier Tribunal appeals, MyHMCTS, PAP correspondence or administrative reviews., • Experience preparing skeleton arguments, appeal bundles or instructions for expert evidence., • Experience in a regulated UK legal-services or immigration practice, or with Clio, LEAP or comparable software., • Progress towards the SQE, LPC, BTC/BPC or an equivalent professional qualification. Application Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV together with details of their relevant legal experience, qualifications and any professional legal training completed or currently being undertaken.

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