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In an effort to Make Spreetail Better, we hire people that are aligned with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence. This role sits at the heart of our People & Culture team, managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle and providing critical daily guidance to managers on pol

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the founder of a successful and growing business.This is not a traditional EA role focused purely on diary management and basic administration.The right person will become closely involved in the day-to-day running of the bus

As an HR Advisor, you'll work closely with our HR Business Partners and clients to provide practical, commercially focused HR solutions. We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused HR Advisor to join our Education HR Consultancy team, supporting schools, academy trusts and other education sec

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Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant. Are you an organised, proactive professional looking for a highly rewarding Executive Assistant role where your work directly drives inclusion and accessibility?. We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to act as a trusted partner to our Service Qu

Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff to a Founder, CEO or senior public-facing executive. As the firm continues to scale, we are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide direct, high-trust support to our Founder & CEO.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Executive Search | St Albans £26,500 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission | £50,000 OTE Year One\n Most graduate recruitment jobs teach you how to make calls. \n This one teaches you how to recruit senior leaders. \n \n Our client is an award-winning Executive Search consultancy specialising in Private Banking, Legal and Compliance. Working on retained assignments with fees reach... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job! \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Coordinator to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the depot, providing key support to the Depot Manager. This will involve a variety of tasks, focussing on deli... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Think Specialist Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic Law firm based in St Albans. This brilliant organisation have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join their expanding team. This position would suit someone who has previous experience within a similar position, and knowledge of legal practice, experience within commercial property is a must have. \n Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm \n This position is based within the office for 5 days \n Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 \n Some of the duties will include: \n\n • Copy and audio typing various documents\n, • Proof reading, amending and comparing documents\n, • Transcribing and formatting documents\n, • Telephone and email communication with clients, ensuring messages are passed on promptly\n, • Converting, reformatting and proofing documents\n, • Dealing with land registry applications\n, • Drafting letters to clients, HMRC and Solicitors\n, • Requesting planning documentation from local authority\n, • Calling lenders to request documentation\n, • Organising diaries and required, arranging meetings\n, • Other ad-hoc support as required\n\n The suitable candidate: \n\n • Commercial property experience is required\n, • Previous experience within a similar position\n, • Strong communication skills on all levels\n, • Ability to manage a varied workload\n, • Good organisational skills\n, • Keen eye for detail\n, • Ability to work well as part of a team\n, • Happy to be office based\n\n \n Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. \n Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support. \n

Purpose of the role \n To provide both clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the firm. Specifically assisting the firms Financial Planners with day-to-day client management. \n Role and responsibilities: \n\n • To always have the customer at the heart of everything you do. Providing an excellent level of service is your primary responsibility\n, • Effectively and efficiently onboarding new clients and service the existing clients\n, • Building effective relationships with customers, advisers and paraplanners in your immediate POD\n, • Positively contribute to the team morale and energy, be a great team player\n, • Communicating to clients effectively through various mediums (e.g. telephone, email etc)\n, • Willing to get involved in projects within the business, which may occur from time to time\n\n Essential attributes the successful candidate should possess: \n\n • The successful candidate will be delivery orientated and a well organised individual, with experience\n, • within a financial planning environment. We are looking for someone who is CII or RO part qualified\n, • Knowledge of investment products ISAs, Pensions, Bonds\n, • Experience of using CRM systems\n, • Be a good team player\n, • Experience of challenging the status quo in respect of processes\n, • A strong passion for delivering excellent customer service\n, • A self-starter, who owns own development journey\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the directors of a small and well regarded IFA practice and have a key role in driving the business forwards.

HR & Operations Coordinator \n £30,000–£32,000 per annum \n Location: [Insert location] | Office based \n Permanent \n Mixxos is recruiting an HR & Operations Coordinator to support \n our client with day-to-day HR activity and wider business \n operations. \n This is a varied opportunity for someone with previous HR \n experience who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues and \n keeping things organised. You will work closely with the \n management team, helping coordinate recruitment, onboarding and \n employee administration, alongside practical operational support. \n With training provided and scope to take on further \n responsibilities, this role offers the opportunity to build on \n your experience and contribute to how the business manages its \n people and processes. \n Key responsibilities \n • Coordinating recruitment activity, arranging interviews and \n supporting the selection process. \n * Organising onboarding and inductions for new starters. \n * Maintaining accurate employee records using BrightHR. \n * Supporting payroll administration and recording sickness and \n absence information. \n * Assisting with employee reviews, job descriptions and updates \n to the employee handbook. \n * Supporting managers with routine HR queries and escalating more \n complex matters. \n * Assisting with sponsorship licence administration and \n associated documentation. \n * Providing operational support, including property \n administration, landlord liaison and health and safety \n coordination. \n What we are looking for \n • Previous experience in HR administration or coordination, \n including involvement in recruitment. \n * Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a \n varied workload. \n * A proactive approach, with the confidence to take \n responsibility and follow tasks through. \n * Good communication skills and a helpful, professional manner. \n * Accuracy and discretion when handling confidential information. \n * A willingness to learn and develop within the role. \n Experience using BrightHR would be particularly relevant. \n What you can expect \n • A salary of £30,000–£32,000 per annum. \n * Training and support as you settle into the role. \n * Scope to develop and take on additional responsibilities. \n * Voucher benefits and company social events. \n * Some flexibility, with part-time arrangements potentially \n considered depending on business requirements. \n The position is office based, with approximately 70% of the role \n focused on HR and 30% on operational support. \n To find out more, please contact Indiya at Mixxos or apply with \n your CV.

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? \n If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. \n Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. \n Our HR Career Change Programme \n We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. \n Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months. \n Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. \n Why Human Resources? \n The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. \n Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). \n Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: \n\n • HR Administrator - £27,000+\n, • HR Assistant - £30,000+\n, • HR Officer - £35,000+\n, • HR Advisor - £38,500+\n, • HR Manager - £55,000+\n\n And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. \n How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR \n Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice \n The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. \n\n • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)\n, • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more\n, • Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace\n\n This course not only boosts your employability—it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. \n Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support \n Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. \n We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. \n You’ll get: \n\n • A professionally written, HR-focused CV\n, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location\n, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews\n, • Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role\n\n Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career \n Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. \n And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee: \n If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. \n Flexible, Affordable, Achievable \n To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. \n Ready to Make the Change? \n Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.

Commercial Administrator Based in St Albans £28,000 - £30,000 per annum \n We are working with a well-established Regeneration contractor to recruit a proactive and detail-driven Commercial Administrator to join their team in Hertfordshire. \n This role sits within the commercial function and plays a key part in supporting operational teams by ensuring works are accurately valued, costs are controlled, and commercial performance is maximised. You'll support the wider team to protect margin, reduce risk and ensure compliance across planned maintenance and decarbonisation projects. \n The Role \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • \n Reviewing completed works to ensure accurate valuation using agreed contract mechanisms \n • \n Updating the job management systems to ensure correct labour and material costs are applied \n • \n Reviewing, verifying and supporting approval of subcontractor claims and payments \n • \n Raising purchase orders and supporting accurate cost capture \n • \n Assisting with commercial reporting, analysis and financial month-end processes \n • \n Providing general commercial administration and support to the wider commercial team \n • \n Liaising with operational teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial queries efficiently \n • \n Supporting continuous improvement of commercial processes and documentation \n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, analytical and highly organised, with the confidence to manage data and challenge inconsistencies. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • \n Previous experience in a Commercial Administrator or similar role \n • \n Experience managing subcontractor costs or payments \n • \n Strong Excel skills and confident producing reports or performance data \n • \n A thorough and meticulous approach with excellent attention to detail \n • \n The ability to manage deadlines, multitask and work on your own initiative \n • \n Strong administration and numeracy skills \n\n You'll be joining a modern, people-focused business that values teamwork, development and long-term progression, offering a supportive environment where your contribution makes a real impact. \n Apply now to be considered, or contact Bianca on for more information.

Seva Education is offering an innovative solution to meeting the needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities. \n You will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of an expanding group of schools, where your energy and experience will be valued as a part of our aim to meet the varied needs of our students. You will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with students in key stage 2, 3 and 4 and further education. \n Seva Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, prohibition from teaching and the Disclosure & Barring Service. \n \n Job Title : School Administrator (Full Time) \n Job Type : Permanent \n Location : St Albans \n Salary : £27,729 - £32,454 PA (Full Time) \n Reports to : Executive Head Teacher \n \n PURPOSE OF THE ROLE \n \n Responsible for an effective and efficient clerical and welfare support to the school. \n \n PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES \n\n • Providing receptionist support to the school – being the first contact / front line in receiving visitors, staff and pupils to the school.\n, • Providing pupil and staff attendance support to the school.\n, • Managing the staff, pupil, parents and visitor school entry system.\n, • Operating the school’s main telephone, transferring calls, or taking and delivering messages as appropriate.\n, • Managing the school’s main inbox, replying, forwarding messages and making appointments for staff as appropriate.\n, • Managing the school’s public noticeboard, adding and removing content as appropriate.\n, • Updating the school calendar, adding and removing content as appropriate.\n, • Updating the school’s website, adding and removing content as appropriate.\n, • Recording, stamping and posting outgoing mail. Routine word processing, as and when required.\n, • Updating and maintenance of the school's confidential computerized database ‘Central Record System’ which contains information on pupils and staff, and producing reports from same .\n, • Assisting in the maintenance of the school’s filing and archiving systems.\n, • General clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, printing, faxing, laminating etc.\n, • Reporting premises faults, damages, incidents and other occurrences to the school Premises as appropriate including following up on and taking steps to ensure the faults are resolved in a timely manner.\n, • Reporting equipment faults e.g. printer and photocopier, laminator, water cooler, noticeboard screens, telephone and fax system etc. and other equipment to relevant companies which whom the school has service and maintenance agreements, including following up on and taking steps to ensure the faults are resolved in a timely manner.\n, • Monitoring school stock levels and making stock orders.\n, • Receiving and checking stock orders by matching Delivery Notes with Purchase Orders and informing the FAO of any discrepancies including chasing up missing items, returning damaged items etc.\n, • Assisting in generating statutory and non-statutory reports and returns to the Local Authority and government as required, in a timely manner, meeting deadlines.\n, • Ensuring that reasons for pupil absence are obtained and recorded each morning and afternoon and filing pupil attendance records confidentially and accurately.\n, • To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Seva Special School as outlined in the school’s Safeguarding Policy.\n\n SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: \n\n • Strong Education.\n, • Experience within a similar role is desirable\n, • A high degree of interpersonal skills utilizing these to build trust and confidence.\n, • Excellent computer literacy skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.\n, • Have experience of working with SIIMS.\n, • Ability to pick out key information and report it in a timely manner using appropriate means of communication.\n, • Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels.\n, • Professional and discreet. Strong work ethic.\n, • Well presented, friendly and personable.\n\n SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS: \n Seva Care Group ensures all employees have a responsibility to support the School in its duties by: \n\n • Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children.\n, • Being familiar with individual and the School’s requirements under relevant legislation.\n, • Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidance and professional codes.\n, • Reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.\n, • Whilst every effort has been taken to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, certain individual tasks may not be identified.\n\n Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake any task of a similar level that is not specified in the job description. \n \n Note: No job description can be considered complete and this job description will be subject to review and may be amended following consultation to reflect any changes that may occur and to meet the needs of the Company.

Job Title: Interim HR Advisor \n Duration: 3 month Contract \n Salary: £45,000 \n Benefits: 25 days holiday, private healthcare, 5% pension \n Location: Luton \n Hours: Mon-Fri - or 9.00am - 5.00pm \n Requirement: Level 5 or Level 7 CIPD \n *Experience managing ER cases essential \n What you want to know about this employer \n · Hugely successful global leader in technically advanced equipment a market leader, with over 80 years in the industry and still growing \n · An extremely well organised, structured business with a warm family feel, a traditional yet down to earth culture \n Purpose of role \n To provide HR support support, advice and guidance to Management and employees while ensuring effective employee relations, legal compliance, and a positive, workplace \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Employee Relations Management\n\n Manage and advise on all employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies. \n\n • Business Partnering & Manager Support\n\n Provide proactive, practical HR advice to line managers, supporting them in managing their teams effectively and making informed people decisions. \n\n • HR Policy, Compliance & Process Improvement\n\n Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied, legally compliant, and continuously improved to support best practice and organisational needs. \n Administration \n\n • Ensuring that all relevant processes relating to starters and leavers are followed, recorded on our systems and the Finance department is informed accordingly.\n, • Recording sickness and absences on Staffology, ensuring that all procedures for recording and authorising absences are followed.\n, • Maintain records of training and development appraisal/review and probation processes.\n, • Seek legal advice from external parties when necessary with guidance from managers.\n\n Attributes: \n · CIPD level 5 \n · Previous HR experience in a generalist role \n · Approachable and Trusted Partner \n Flexible and Solutions-Oriented \n Employee Relations Expertise with Sound Judgement \n Proactive and Development-Focused \n \n SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT's Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data.

HR Advisor (Employee Relations) \n \n Location: Luton Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Full Time: 37.5 hours per week \n We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor (Employee Relations) to join our People Team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. \n This is an opportunity for an experienced ER professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex employee relations matters across a diverse workforce. Working within a collaborative and highly experienced team, you'll provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to managers and stakeholders across multiple business areas. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Managing a broad range of Employee Relations cases from start to finish.\n, • Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management and flexible working matters.\n, • Supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures and redundancy programmes.\n, • Providing expert guidance on TUPE transfers and consultation processes.\n, • End to end management of ACAS early conciliation cases, including COT3 agreements.\n, • Building effective relationships with managers and stakeholders to drive positive employee relations outcomes.\n, • Delivering practical, legally compliant advice in line with employment legislation and company policies.\n, • Supporting manager capability through coaching and training.\n\n What We're Looking For \n This role requires an established Employee Relations professional who is experienced operating at this level. \n You'll bring: \n\n • Significant experience managing complex Employee Relations casework independently.\n, • Strong redundancy experience, including consultation processes and organisational change activities.\n, • Practical experience supporting TUPE transfers from planning through to implementation.\n, • Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.\n, • The ability to balance multiple priorities while delivering a high-quality advisory service.\n, • CIPD qualification or equivalent practical experience.\n\n Experience supporting multiple worker populations, business units or employment types would be highly advantageous. \n Why Join Us? \n You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative People Team where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, work on meaningful organisational change programmes and contribute to delivering a first-class employee experience. \n About Us \n At HeadFirst/Impellam Group, we're helping organisations and talent navigate the changing world of work. Operating internationally across Europe, the UK, North America and APAC, we combine people, expertise and technology to deliver innovative workforce solutions. \n \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.

My client is a multi-service law firm committed to access to justice, their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. They are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm, and we are currently recruiting a Legal Secretary to join our Family & Childcare Team in our St Albans Office. This is a full time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm. Your Profile You will preferably: Have some experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a pretence for experience in family & childcare law. Be able aim to demonstrate an interest in Family law. Have strong organisational skills. Have the ability to work under pressure. Fast and accurate typing skills and spelling. Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills. We would like the ideal candidate: To type from digital dictation, or otherwise including copy typing. To do such electronic filing as may be required from time to time. To deal with telephone calls whether incoming or outgoing from clients, Counsel, experts and other third parties. To keep appointment diaries for any Fee Earner or any Senior Member of the team. To deal with clients and others visiting the office as may be appropriate. To ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Practice Manual including any variations or amendments. To deal with CCMS legal aid matters / applications. To action any fee notes and/or matters pertaining to experts’ invoices. Any other such matters as required. They offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team, within a friendly team, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. They offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service. Employee Benefits Competitive base salary. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Additional Birthday Leave. Electric Vehicle Scheme. Optional Benenden Health Care. Administrative support. Firm laptop. Ongoing training and development. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Please apply today, great opportunity and keen to get the right person on board asap

Experienced Senior Education Recruitment Consultant - St Albans Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Salary: Above market rate + uncapped commission Desk: Warm Primary desk Start Date: Flexible Are you an experienced education recruitment consultant with a proven track record of success? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of an established, warm primary education desk and build on existing relationships and business? Tradewind Recruitment St Albans is looking for a high-performing education recruitment consultant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant to take ownership of a warm primary desk within a successful and established education recruitment agency. We are a top-performing agency with high standards, and we are looking for someone who has the experience, commercial drive and proven results to match. Important - Please Read Before Applying Previous education recruitment experience is essential. We are specifically looking for consultants who have already worked within education recruitment and understand the primary school market. Applications from candidates without education recruitment experience will be rejected. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant - not someone looking to move into recruitment from another sector. The Role As the successful consultant, you will take ownership of a warm primary education recruitment desk, developing existing relationships while identifying opportunities to grow your client base and candidate network. You will be responsible for: Managing and developing existing school relationships Growing your primary education client base Recruiting high-quality teachers and support staff Developing strong candidate relationships Business development and account management Managing the full recruitment process Working towards and exceeding billing targets Maintaining the high standards expected from Tradewind Recruitment What We Offer Above-market salary Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential A warm, established primary desk Existing market relationships and opportunities 35+ days' annual leave Reduced working hours during school holidays Ongoing training, CPD and career development Supportive and experienced management A high-performing, professional working environment Genuine opportunities for progression What We're Looking For Proven experience in education recruitment - essential Experience within primary education recruitment would be highly advantageous A demonstrable history of strong recruitment billings Proof of previous billings will be required Strong business development and relationship-management skills Excellent knowledge of the education recruitment market Commercially driven and target-focused Professional, organised and proactive Ambitious and motivated to succeed Someone who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service Join a High-Performing Team At Tradewind Recruitment, we have built our reputation on quality, professionalism and exceptional service. We set high standards because our schools, candidates and consultants deserve the best. We are therefore looking for someone who shares that approach and has a proven track record of delivering results. If you are an experienced education recruitment consultant with the billings, knowledge and ambition to succeed on a warm primary desk, we want to hear from you. Send your CV to . Please note: applications without previous education recruitment experience will not be considered. Candidates will also be required to provide evidence of previous recruitment billings. Tradewind Recruitment - Setting the Standard in Education Recruitment

Executive Assistant to CEO Education Sector | £45,000–£50,000 | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum equivalent Contract: Temporary for approximately 2–3 months, with a view to becoming permanent Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm Location: Predominantly office-based Start: Ideally as soon as possible Due to the nature of the environment, the successful applicant will be required to complete the appropriate DBS check as part of the recruitment process. We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and highly capable Executive Assistant to provide first-class support to the CEO of a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the education sector. This is far more than a traditional administrative role. Our client is looking for someone who can become a genuine right-hand person and trusted sounding board to the CEO – someone proactive, commercially aware and confident enough to anticipate needs, manage changing priorities and ensure the CEO’s day runs as smoothly and effectively as possible. Initially offered as a 2–3 month temporary assignment, there is an opportunity for the position to become permanent following a successful temporary period. The Role Working closely with the CEO, your responsibilities will include: Providing comprehensive day-to-day executive and administrative support Acting as a trusted sounding board and right-hand person to the CEO Managing a busy and changing diary, meetings and priorities Monitoring and responding to emails, calls and communications on the CEO’s behalf where appropriate Preparing for meetings, attending meetings and producing accurate minutes and actions Ensuring actions and projects are followed through efficiently and within agreed timescales Keeping abreast of relevant education-sector news, developments and updates Supporting and coordinating projects and key business initiatives Liaising confidently with senior stakeholders, colleagues and external contacts Meeting and greeting visitors and representing the CEO professionally Attending occasional events and meetings Anticipating requirements, identifying priorities and proactively resolving issues About You We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who is comfortable operating at senior level and enjoys being at the heart of a busy organisation. You will ideally have: Previous experience supporting a CEO, Director or senior leadership team A background within education would be particularly advantageous Alternatively, experience within a professional environment such as legal, banking, financial services or technology could transfer well Exceptional organisation and diary-management skills The confidence to manage competing and frequently changing priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong judgement, discretion and confidentiality A proactive approach PRINCE2 or a relevant project-management qualification would be advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work in an impressive and highly regarded establishment, where you can build a trusted relationship with the CEO. If you’re an accomplished EA who enjoys being one step ahead, taking ownership and becoming an integral part of a senior leader’s day, we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT’s Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data

About the Role We are looking for an experienced, professional and personable Front of House / Receptionist who has experience working in a legal and professional environment. The candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients and visitors. This is a varied role at the heart of a small, friendly law firm, combining reception and telephony duties with office and facilities support. You will play a key part in creating a warm, polished first impression of the firm and in keeping the office running smoothly day to day. Key Responsibilities Reception & Client Care Greet clients, visitors and guests warmly and professionally, ensuring a positive first impression of the firm Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring rooms are set up and tidied for client meetings Offer refreshments to clients and visitors and manage catering for meetings where required Handle incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and couriers Office & Facilities Ensure the kitchen is fully stocked with coffee pods, water, milk and other refreshment supplies Monitor and replenish stationery and general office supplies Liaise with suppliers and contractors for office facilities matters (cleaning, maintenance, equipment) Keep reception, kitchen and communal areas clean, tidy and presentable at all times Support health & safety and general housekeeping standards across the office Administrative & Case Support Accurately log and update client and matter information using the firm's case management system Provide general administrative support to fee earners and the wider team as required Assist with filing, scanning, photocopying and document management Support the onboarding of new clients, including file opening and ID verification processes Use initiative to identify and resolve day-to-day issues without needing constant direction About You Previous front of house / reception experience within a law firm or professional services environment is essential Experience working front of house for a small firm, comfortable wearing multiple hats Confident, competent user of case management systems Calm, professional and well presented, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service Able to build rapport and communicate effectively with people at all levels, from clients and visitors to partners and support staff Comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities with tact, discretion and diplomacy Self-motivated with strong initiative; able to prioritise and manage a varied workload with minimal supervision Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organisational skills and close attention to detail * Several years' solid, relevant experience in a similar role What We Offer The opportunity to join a well-established, close-knit firm in the heart of St Albans, where you will be valued as a key member of the team and the face of the firm to every client who walks through the door. - Competitive salary of £24,000 – £27,000, dependent on experience - Friendly, supportive small-firm environment - Pension scheme - 22 days' holiday allowance (plus bank holidays) - On-site parking - Early finish at 4.30pm on Fridays

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