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Business Client Development | Full Training + CII SupportA highly respected Commercial Insurer in Colchester (with an outstanding reputation in the market) is looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to join their growth-focused team.This is a new business focused opportunity where you'll be trained to generate and develop your own pipeline of business. You'll be supported with superb training, hands-on mentoring, and strong technical backing - plus support with CII studies as you build a long-term career in Commercial Insurance.Instead of inheriting a book or focusing on servicing, you'll be out in the market creating opportunities and building relationships from the ground up.What you'll be doing as Business Development ExecutiveKey responsibilities will include:Proactively generating new business opportunities with local companiesTargeting and engaging businesses to uncover Insurance needsBuilding a consistent pipeline through outbound calls, referrals, introductions and networkingBooking and attending client meetings (phone, video and face-to-face) to complete fact-finds and understand riskHelping prepare and deliver professional proposals and presentationsDeveloping confidence in handling objections, negotiating, and converting opportunities into long-term client relationshipsProgressing (with training and mentoring) into managing your own portfolio of clients as you growWhat we're looking for from the Business Development Executive:A confident, professional communicator who enjoys building rapport quicklyA proactive, resilient approach, you're comfortable picking up the phone and creating momentumInterest in Commercial Insurance and a genuine desire to build a career in the sectorA target-driven mindset and pride in doing things properlyAny exposure to Commercial Insurance is helpful, but attitude, energy and willingness to learn are keyTraining, development & CII supportStructured training and ongoing coaching from experienced professionalsStrong technical support around you, so you can focus on learning and winning businessSupport with CII studies as part of your development and progressionLocation: Colchester (office-based) Due to the remote location of the office you must be able to drive.Work Location: In personTPBN1_UKTJ

Finlay Jude Associates are currently recruiting for Project Engineers in the Peterborough region. \n As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering projects on the Anglian Water IOS Framework Contract based in Colchester. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations, technical specifications, and relevant regulatory requirements. \n You will report directly to the Project Delivery Manager and support the successful delivery of multiple Civil and MEICA projects across the region. \n Benefits: \n\n • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Life assurance\n, • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave\n, • Reward and recognition scheme\n, • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Discretionary bonus scheme\n\n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Deliver projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and specification requirements\n, • Ensure compliance with client standards, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder requirements\n, • Support the delivery of Civil and MEICA works across water and wastewater assets\n, • Manage and record asset changes including creation, modification, and decommissioning within corporate systems\n, • Raise Early Warning Notices and Change Requests in line with contract procedures when programme or cost impacts arise\n, • Work closely with commercial and delivery teams to support effective contract management\n, • Act as a key interface with the client, ensuring clear communication and strong working relationships\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the delivery of innovative engineering solutions\n, • Support both site-based and office-based project activities across East Anglia\n\n \n About You \n You will be a motivated and practical engineer with strong technical ability and experience in a customer-facing or client-driven environment. You will be confident working across multiple stakeholders and comfortable operating in both site and office settings. \n This role would suit someone looking to develop their career within the water industry and gain specialist knowledge of clean water and water recycling treatment processes. \n You will be proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that support essential water services. \n \n If you are interested in the above Project Engineer role, please click the ‘apply now’ button. \n Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. \n \n Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. \n \n Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. \n \n For more opportunities please take a look at our website.

. \n PROPERTY MANAGER \n\n • PMS Managing Estates • £27k - £32k subject to experience • Colchester based office\n\n \n ROLE OVERVIEW \n We’re looking for a confident Property Manager to take ownership of a diverse residential portfolio and deliver a consistently high standard of management. \n This is a role for someone who can operate independently, make sound decisions, and build strong relationships with clients, residents and contractors—without needing close supervision. \n You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle management of your developments, ensuring they are well-maintained and compliant. \n \n ROLE EXPECTATIONS \n This is a varied and fast-paced position where no two days are the same. \n You’ll balance customer service, compliance, contractor management and financial oversight, while maintaining a proactive approach to portfolio performance. \n You’ll be expected to identify issues early, take ownership of solutions, and continuously improve standards across your developments. \n \n WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE \n You’ll be successful in this role if: \n\n • Your developments are compliant, well-maintained and running smoothly\n, • Clients and residents trust you as their main point of contact\n, • Budgets and service charges are well managed and transparent\n, • Contractor performance is high quality and cost-effective\n, • Communication is proactive, clear and professional\n\n \n HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME \n Most weeks, you’ll be: \n\n • Managing the day-to-day performance of your residential portfolio\n, • Carrying out regular site inspections and ensuring H&S compliance\n, • Building strong relationships with clients, residents, RMCs and RTMs\n, • Managing contractors and overseeing works to ensure quality and value\n, • Handling customer queries, complaints and escalations effectively\n, • Preparing reports and communicating updates to clients\n, • Supporting service charge budgets, expenditure and financial control\n, • Managing projects such as major works and redecorations\n, • Ensuring compliance with leasehold legislation and industry standards\n\n Based in the office with site visits as required, trusted to manage your time and priorities effectively. \n \n WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR \n This role suits someone who: \n\n • Is confident working independently and making decisions\n, • Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Communicates clearly with a wide range of stakeholders\n, • Takes pride in delivering a high-quality, professional service\n, • Can manage competing priorities and tight deadlines\n, • Has a full UK driving licence and access to a car\n\n \n EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS \n\n • Residential property management experience\n, • Strong customer service background\n, • Experience managing contractors and service delivery\n, • Understanding of leasehold legislation and compliance requirements\n, • Budget management and financial awareness\n, • TPI qualification (or willingness to work towards)\n\n \n WHAT WE OFFER \n\n • Competitive salary, aligned to experience\n, • Access to company pool cars for business use\n, • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Perkbox membership with discounts across retail, travel and entertainment\n, • Fully funded training and professional development, including paid study leave\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Annual salary review\n, • Free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Long service award\n, • Support for Army Reserve training\n\n \n ABOUT PMS MANAGING ESTATES \n PMS Managing Estates is a well-established estate management company based in Colchester, supporting residential developments across Essex and the surrounding regions. \n The business works closely with residents, freeholders and developers to create well-managed, sustainable living environments. Our focus is on delivering a high standard of service across service charge management, compliance and day-to-day operational management. \n For employees, PMS offers a collaborative environment with strong stakeholder exposure, where you are encouraged to build relationships, take ownership and play an active role in how developments are managed. \n As part of a wider group, PMS combines a supportive team culture with the backing and opportunity of a larger organisation. \n \n HOW WE HIRE \n\n • Initial conversation with our talent team\n, • Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach\n\n We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. \n \n INTERESTED? \n Apply with your CV. \n All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £45,091 - £52,413 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager to join our Compliance Team.If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Reporting to the Compliance Manager you will lead on the operational delivery of the domestic mechanical heating service across our housing assets. The Compliance Team oversee the management and maintenance of the key compliance areas of gas, electrical, asbestos, fire, lifts and water hygiene as well as playing a pivotal role in the management of damp and mould. You will ensure that contractors deliver their service in accordance with contractual requirements. You will also ensure that gas, oil, ASHP and solid fuel servicing is undertaken to domestic assets, including detector testing and sealed system servicing so that we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations. About you We are looking for an experienced professional, with a housing background, who has worked with all forms of heating types to domestic properties to lead our operational delivery across our housing assets. To be successful, you will: • hold an HNC in mechanical engineering or Building Construction / Building Surveying or a related subject, • be a Member of Gas Safe and have Gas Safe registration, • possess or be willing to study for an IOSH Managing Safely certificate and Level 4 VRQ in compliance for housing You will be required to make site visits in a large rural area, so access to personal transport and a valid driving license will be a necessity. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: • 60 conservation areas, • two National Landscapes, • many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)., • Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme., • Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs., • Private Health Care Options., • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme., • Paid volunteering days., • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting)., • Great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 5.00 pm, 18 June 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Payroll and Pensions Administrator – Job Description \n Overview \n We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and Pensions Administrator to manage payroll and pension activities across designated departments. This role is critical in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with legislation, and timely reporting to occupational pension schemes. \n Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00Location: Colchester (CO4) \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage payroll and pension administration for assigned departments\n, • Ensure all payroll and pension inputs are accurate and comply with established guidelines and procedures\n, • Process payroll transactions in line with current legislation and organisational policies\n, • Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure data integrity\n, • Support and deliver reporting requirements for occupational pension schemes\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pension regulations and statutory requirements\n, • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve payroll and pension queries\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems\n\n Skills and Qualifications \n\n • GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A–D or equivalent)\n\n Experience \n\n • Proven experience in a similar payroll role\n, • Experience working within a large payroll environment (500+ employees)\n, • Strong knowledge of current payroll legislation and best practices\n, • Experience using iTrent (beneficial)\n, • Experience working with USS and/or SAUL pension schemes (desirable)\n, • Knowledge of occupational pension schemes (desirable)\n\n Key Competencies \n\n • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities\n, • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality\n, • Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office applicationsIf this is of interest reach out to me on\n

Description\n Take the next step in your accountancy career with an exciting opportunity at Scrutton Bland, a forward-thinking and well-established practice, and part of the wider Sumer Group. We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join us as a Trainee Client Support. This opportunity would suit candidates with prior experience in an accountancy or finance environment who are ready to build on their existing knowledge. \n This role offers a strong combination of hands-on experience, structured training, and professional development, supporting you as you progress towards your chartered qualification. If you are detail-oriented, eager to develop, and looking to grow within a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities\n The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team, where they will have the opportunity to combine their existing accounting experience with a fresh, innovative approach to client service. This role is well-suited to an individual who is keen to take the next step in their career, building on their technical knowledge while developing strong client relationships. You will be responsible for undertaking and reviewing accounts preparation work as directed, while playing a key role in delivering a high standard of service to a varied client portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for: \n\n • Supporting the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to relevant accounting standards.\n, • Assisting with the production of management accounts, including analysis and commentary, as well as contributing to the preparation of financial forecasts.\n, • Providing support with tax compliance work, including the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns and ensuring deadlines are met.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.\n, • Collaborating with colleagues across the team to meet deadlines, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive and professional working environment.\nSkills, Knowledge & Expertise\n The successful candidate will: \n\n • Be partway through studying towards their ACCA or ACA qualification or be AAT qualified as a minimum\n, • Have work experience in a similar environment\n, • Be able to analyse and interpret information\n, • Be personable and enjoy building and maintaining client relationships\n, • Be able to demonstrate their ability to use their initiative in the application and use of technology\n, • Be competent using Microsoft Office and ideally, have experience of Xero and other cloud accounting software packages.\n\n Job Benefits\n We offer an attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs. \n\n • Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance \n, • Commitment to continued learning & development \n, • 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure) \n, • Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday \n, • Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme \n, • Access to our health cash plan (Health Shield) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses – we believe health and wellbeing is so important \n, • Amazing employee referral scheme, paying up to £5,000 for a successful referral \n, • Access to mental health support \n, • Employee health and wellbeing program \n, • Regular social and informal events within the organisation \n\n Belong @ SumerAt Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process. \n Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.

PR & Marketing Executive – £25k–£30k – Colchester (Hybrid) \n Our client are looking for a creative, organised marketer to support content, social media, campaigns and PR. \n What you’ll do: \n\n • Create and schedule social content\n, • Write blogs, case studies and website copy\n, • Support SEO, email and lead-gen campaigns\n, • Help with PR, partnerships and events\n, • Produce reports and keep marketing systems updated\n\n What we’re looking for: \n\n • 1+ year in marketing\n, • Strong writing and social media skills\n, • Confident using CMS, Canva and digital tools\n, • Proactive, organised and eager to learn\n\n Why join us: \n\n • Growing, purpose-led company\n, • Career development across digital, PR and partnerships\n, • Hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day WFH\n\n This is an exciting role for someone looking to progress within PR & Marketing. Apply today!

Templegate Recruitment \n Specialist Recruiters in Financial Services \n Job Title: Client Account Executive – New Business Team \n Location: Colchester (Office Based) \n Salary: £30,000 – £33,500 (Dependent on experience) \n Benefits: \n • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) \n • Additional office closure over Christmas (extra days given, not taken from holiday allowance) \n • Death in Service policy \n • Income Protection (after qualifying period) \n • Workplace pension scheme \n • Parking provided / parking costs covered where available \n • Friendly, close-knit and supportive team environment \n • Training and exam support available for long-term development \n About the Company: \n A well-established and highly regarded Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) firm based in Colchester is continuing to expand its new business function due to increasing levels of business activity. \n The business is known for delivering high-quality wealth management services and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and fast paced, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and seeing cases through from start to finish. \n The role has been created to support continued growth within the new business team. The business is also developing internal progression routes, with existing team members progressing into paraplanning roles, creating the need for additional support within the team. \n Key Responsibilities: \n • Processing new business applications for new and existing clients \n • Managing pension and ISA transfers from initiation through to completion \n • Handling trust applications and inheritance tax planning cases \n • Processing tax wrapper switches, withdrawals, and fund movements \n • Setting up pension income and investment income arrangements \n • Managing Letters of Authority and annuity applications \n • Submitting applications accurately across provider and internal systems \n • Tracking cases through to completion and providing regular updates \n • Liaising with clients and providers to resolve queries \n • Using Intelligent Office as the core CRM/database system \n • Working across platforms including Aberdeen, Fidelity, Quilter and others \n • Coordinating client payments and processing fund withdrawals \n What We’re Looking For: \n • Minimum 2 years’ experience within an IFA or wealth management environment (essential) \n • Strong experience in new business processing across pensions, investments, and related financial products \n • Proven ability to manage cases end-to-end \n • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills \n • Confident communicator with strong relationship-building abilities \n • Team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive office environment \n • Reliable and committed individual seeking a long-term role \n Desirable Skills: \n • Experience using Intelligent Office (IO) \n • Familiarity with platforms such as Aberdeen, Fidelity, Quilter or similar \n • Knowledge of ISA, pension transfer, and retirement income processes \n • Exposure to trust and/or inheritance tax related cases \n How to Apply: \n Interested? Submit your CV today! \n If your experience aligns with this opportunity, one of our specialist consultants will contact you to discuss further. We’ll also take the time to understand your career goals and highlight other roles that may be a great fit. \n Due to the high volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion

HR Advisor (Part-Time)\n Location: Essex/Suffolk (multi-site role) \n Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days) \n Salary: £28,782.40 - £31,000 per annum (equivalent to £35,978 - £38,750 FTE), depending on experience About the Role\n We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a growing HR team within a successful, family-owned multi-site business. This is an exciting opportunity to support managers and employees across a diverse workforce of approximately 300 employees, providing expert HR advice and guidance while helping to drive a positive employee experience. \n Working closely with the HR Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive HR service, supporting a range of employee relations matters, recruitment activities, policy development, and HR projects. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring best practice and compliance with employment legislation.\n, • Manage and support employee relations cases, including:\n, • Investigations\n, • Disciplinaries\n, • Grievances\n, • Absence management\n, • Flexible working requests\n, • Coach and support managers on all aspects of people management in line with business objectives.\n, • Advise managers on sickness absence management, including complex cases, and liaise with Occupational Health providers where required.\n, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and support the review and development of company policies and procedures.\n, • Support managers with recruitment activities and selection processes.\n, • Prepare contracts of employment, contract amendments, leaver documentation, and other HR correspondence.\n, • Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the HR system.\n, • Assist with HR projects and initiatives focused on employee engagement, wellbeing, talent attraction, and continuous improvement.\n, • Build strong professional relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.\nAbout You\n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).\n, • A solid understanding of UK employment legislation.\n, • Previous experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.\n, • Experience managing a high volume of employee relations cases.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.\n, • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.\n, • Experience using HR or time and attendance systems (Employment Hero experience would be advantageous, although training will be provided).\n, • A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.\nTravel Requirements\n This role is primarily based in Tiptree and will require travel across sites in Essex and Suffolk. You will spend approximately one day per week working from other locations on a rotational basis. A full driving licence and access to transport is therefore essential. Reporting Structure\n\n • Reporting directly to the HR Manager.\n, • Working closely with Directors, Senior Managers, Office Teams, and colleagues across the business.\nBenefits\n In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive: \n\n • Employee discount scheme, increasing with length of service.\n, • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).\n, • Annual Christmas bonus.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for employees and their immediate families.\n, • Training and development opportunities, including access to e-learning platforms and external training.\n, • Company sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility and qualifying period).\n, • Access to a comprehensive retail discount programme.\n, • Workplace pension scheme.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Uniform provision where applicable.\nApply Now\n If you are a passionate HR professional looking to join a supportive and growing organisation where people are at the heart of the business, we would love to hear from you.

Assistant Management AccountantLocation: Colchester (2-3 days a week in the office)Salary: p.a. (+company benefits) We are partnering with a well-established and growing business in Colchester that is looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or experienced Assistant Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the month-end process, management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and business partnering activities across the organisation. Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare, post, reconcile, and analyse monthly management accounts.\n, • Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and compliant with company policies and procedures.\n, • Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.\n, • Reconcile direct profit and loss accounts and investigate any variances.\n, • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.\n, • Review supplier invoice coding and ensure postings are accurate.\n, • Support the finance team with shared responsibilities, including management of central finance inboxes and other operational finance tasks.\n, • Produce financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.\n, • Respond to finance-related queries from stakeholders across the business.\n, • Identify trends, investigate variances, and provide insight into the story behind the numbers.\n, • Assist with process improvements and support ad hoc projects as required.\n, • Provide support and cover for other members of the finance team when needed.\n About You \n\n, • Ideally studying towards ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent), although AAT Level 4 qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.\n, • Previous experience in an Assistant Accoutant or Assistant, Assistant Management Accountant, or similar finance role.\n, • Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.\n, • Able to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.\n, • Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system would be advantageous.\n What's on Offer? \n\n, • Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the Colchester office).\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and study support.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of accounting and commercial finance activities.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting skills, gain exposure to a dynamic business, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Content & Communications Lead \n Location: 3 days office, 2 from home, hybrid working available across Ascot, Farringdon and CO6 (Essex), with flexibility to be based from one location or a combination of all three. \n Salary: £45,000 plus benefits \n We are seeking a proactive and creative Content & Communications Lead to shape and deliver our external communications strategy. \n Following a major rebrand, the business is entering an exciting new chapter, focused on building awareness, visibility and authority within its sector. This role will play a key part in telling that story, creating insight led content, securing meaningful media coverage, growing social presence and identifying opportunities to become a recognised voice within the industry. \n Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help shape a customer first communications approach while supporting the development of the wider marketing function. \n Key ResponsibilitiesContent & Copywriting\n • Write high quality, purpose driven content for a range of audiences, from technical trade readers to facilities managers, procurement teams and business leaders. \n • Create and manage a consistent stream of engaging content including case studies, press releases, blogs, website content, social media posts, speaker briefs and email communications. \n • Interview internal experts, operational teams and customers to uncover compelling stories that showcase the challenges solved and the people behind the service. \n • Lead thought leadership initiatives, producing insight led articles, commentary and opinion pieces that position the business as a trusted authority within its sector. \n • Create and maintain press release templates for a range of incident and crisis scenarios to support rapid response communications. \n • Extend content across multiple channels including LinkedIn, company websites and other digital platforms to strengthen brand awareness, engagement and authority. Media Relations & PR\n • Build and maintain strong relationships with trade journalists, industry publications and relevant media outlets to secure high quality coverage. \n • Manage the creation, approval and distribution of press releases, media statements and external communications. \n • Work with senior leaders to develop spokesperson profiles and secure speaking opportunities, panel participation and thought leadership placements. \n • Support crisis communications activity, ensuring timely, accurate and reassuring messaging during incidents that could impact customers, stakeholders or reputation. Social Media & Digital\n • Own and grow the company's LinkedIn presence, developing engaging content that combines customer stories, industry insight and company updates to strengthen brand awareness and credibility. \n • Plan and schedule regular, engaging content, balancing reactive updates with longer term strategic storytelling. \n • Ensure a consistent tone of voice, insight and brand personality across all digital platforms. Event Coordination & Research\n • Identify and recommend relevant trade shows, conferences and speaking opportunities. \n • Coordinate attendance at industry events, from securing speaker slots for the leadership team to managing event logistics and supporting materials. \n • Build relationships with event organisers, industry bodies and sector networks to enhance brand visibility. Campaign & Brand Support\n • Support wider marketing campaigns through content creation and tactical communications activity. \n • Work closely with commercial teams to align messaging with customer needs, market trends and business priorities. \n • Take a customer first approach to all communications, ensuring messaging reflects customer priorities, industry challenges and practical solution led thinking. Team Collaboration & Agency Management\n • Provide guidance and support to marketing team members on content creation, social media activity and communications initiatives. \n • Contribute to internal communications activity, helping ensure consistent messaging across the business. \n • Support the future management of external PR and communications agencies as the function develops. \n What We're Looking For\n • Proven experience in a communications, content, PR or external affairs role, either in house or agency side. \n • Exceptional storytelling and copywriting skills, with the ability to simplify complex or technical subjects for a variety of audiences. \n • Previous experience creating press releases, case studies, digital content and managing social media platforms. \n • Strong organisational skills, capable of balancing proactive content planning with fast turnaround communications requirements. \n • Experience working within B2B sectors such as utilities, infrastructure, professional services or similar environments. \n • Comfortable engaging with leadership teams, operational colleagues and customers to uncover and develop compelling stories. \n • A proactive, self motivated individual who can work independently whilst collaborating effectively across the wider business. \n Why Join Us?\n • Play a lead role in shaping the public voice of a growing market leading business. \n • Opportunity to build and shape the communications function during a significant period of growth and brand development. \n • Join a positive, collaborative culture that values proactivity, ownership and creativity. \n • Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across multiple office locations. \n • Work closely with leadership and frontline teams in a business that is proud of its people and impact. \n • Drive real visibility for a brand that supports customers in critical and business essential situations.

My client is a successful Independent Financial Advice Practice with offices throughout East Anglia with over a billion, funds under management. \n My clients are a sizeable group with over seventy employees but remain a small and personable collective of likeminded professionals who really care about the clients they service. \n I am currently looking to recruit an Investment Support Specialist to join their well-established office on the northeast outskirts. \n Role Purpose \n To provide dedicated support to the Investment Director in managing the Discretionary Fund Management (DFM). \n This role is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and improving client service. \n The specialist will assist with portfolio management, client reporting, compliance, administrative duties, and specific tasks related to AREA Passive Plus, Blended Income MPS, and active and passive AMPS. \n \n Key Accountabilities \n Portfolio Management Support \n Monitor and rebalance client portfolios \n Conduct research and analysis for investment decisions \n Prepare investment performance reports and presentations \n Client Reporting \n Generate and distribute regular client reports \n Ensure accuracy and timeliness of client communications \n Address client inquiries related to portfolio performance and strategy \n Compliance and Regulatory Support \n Ensure all investment activities comply with regulatory requirements \n Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance reports \n Stay updated on changes in regulations affecting the DFM \n Administrative Duties \n Maintain and update client records and investment documentation \n Coordinate meetings and communications between the investment Director and clients \n Provide general administrative support to the investment Director \n Operations and Governance \n Assist with operations, ongoing governance and documentation of AREA Passive Plus and Blended Income MPS (e.g. fund sign off sheets, updated switching spreadsheet, assistance with DFM audits, AMPS audits). \n FE Modelling \n Conduct FE modelling when switching AREA Passive Plus, Blended Income MPS and AMPS \n Receive training and become proficient in FE Analytics software \n \n Knowledge Skills and Competencies \n Desirable to have Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a similarly related field \n Achievement of or working towards a Level 4 relevant industry qualification (e.g. CII L4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning). \n Previous experience of working within financial services \n Reliable and trustworthy, with a high level of integrity and professionalism \n Strong communication, research and analytical skills \n Proficient in the use of financial software and tools \n Strong problem-solving abilities \n Self-motivation, resilience and a clear focus on attention to detail and high-quality output \n Ability to workcollaboratively with colleagues and build strong relationships and networks, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills \n Excellent organisational skills and able to adapt to changing priorities with strong time management skills and positive outlook \n Continual completion of annual CPD in accordance with company and CII requirements \n Key Accountabilities \n Investment Bulletin \n\n • Assist with investment bulletin research and issuance each month\n, • Send written communications internally to ensure staff remain updated on DFM/GIP/AMPS\n\n Performance Reporting \n\n • Prepare and distribute quarterly investment performance reports to all staff\n\n Fund Factsheets \n\n • Assist with the production of fund factsheets\n\n GIP Switching \n\n • Facilitate GIP switching via platforms\n\n Investment MI \n\n • Ensure investment MI is accurate and up to date\n\n Platform Research \n\n • Conduct platform related research\n\n Committee Membership \n\n • Come an IC member of DIC, AIC and AREA IC (reparation of pre committee packs for distribution and subsequent discussion)\n, • Quarterly travel to the Claydon office as required\n\n Documentation and TEP Panel \n\n • Assist with collating documentation centrally and keeping and TEP panel updated\n\n Investment Research \n\n • Assist with investment research for AIC (including Multi Asset funds and buy list)\n, • Initiate written content for AMPS to issue quarterly updates to invested clients\n\n Blended income MPS \n\n • Conduct ongoing dip-testing to check yield and profile income payment frequency\n\n Benefits \n \n Company social events \n Pension \n Cycle to work scheme \n Employee discount \n Enhanced maternity leave \n Enhanced paternity leave \n Free parking \n Health & wellbeing programme \n Life insurance \n On-site parking \n Paid volunteer time \n Referral programme \n Sick pay \n Working from home (post probation) \n \n \n

My client is a successful Independent Financial Advice Practice with offices throughout East Anglia with over a billion, funds under management. \n My client is a sizeable group with over seventy employees but remain a small and personable collective of likeminded professionals who really care about the clients they service. \n I am currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Paraplanner (partly qualified candidates with strong exposure to paraplanning will be considered) to join my clients existing group of administration support professionals. \n The purpose of this role is to work alongside my clients advisers to create and recommend financial plans that meet clients’ needs. \n Key Responsibilities \n Ensure that client requests and related tasks are dealt with professionally and effectively delivering a positive experience for clients. \n Undertake complex client specific analysis such as CGT assessment and reporting, target funding and IHT evaluation using appropriate software to provide detailed information. \n Independently writing new suitability reports and complete technical research to a high standard for all new business including: Offshore bonds, Onshore/Offshore bond tax calculations, pension tapered annual allowance calculations, CGT calculations, IHT calculations, BR/AIM/EIS/VCT/DGT & Trust investments, SIP / SSAS. \n Use technical software to complete comparisons and detailed analysis of client’s contracts including reviewing the specific contract benefits and the effects should changes be made. \n Assist in ensuring all client fees and company records are compliant in line with FCA regulations. \n Ensure back office system is maintained detailing all ongoing actions and workflow. \n Knowledge and Experience \n Prior experience in a Paraplanning role within Financial Services (3+ years) \n Level 4 DipPFS qualified or similar with a desire to achieve chartered status \n Understanding of advice process \n Exceptional organisational skills, able to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities \n Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally \n Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build strong relationships \n A strong work ethic and a flexible attitude \n Self-motivation, resilience and a clear focus on attention to detail and a high quality output. \n Excellent customer service skills \n Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook \n Knowledge of industry specific software systems \n Benefits \n Life cover 4 x salary \n Flexible benefits scheme (including options to purchase dental cover, cycle to work scheme and purchase additional annual leave). \n Wellness platform with 24/7 GP access \n Shopping discounts platform \n Support to obtain professional qualifications with study leave and financial support with exam material \n Enhanced maternity and paternity leave \n Health Care Cash Plan \n Enhanced employer pension contributions \n Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home, post probation) \n 9-5 - Mon-Fri \n 25 days holiday plus bank holidays \n Free Parking

Senior IFA Administrator / Reports to: IFA Team Leader \n Key working relationships: Financial Planning Managers, Financial Planners, Paraplanners, the wider IFA team and relevant colleagues across the firm. \n Role purpose: To provide high-quality, efficient and compliant administrative support to the firm’s financial planning team, a strong focus on client servicing, new business implementation and ongoing review administration. Role supports the delivery of a premium client experience. Therefore essential that the role holder maintains accurate and auditable records and helps ensure work is progressed in line with internal procedures, service standards and regulatory requirements. \n KEY RESPONSIBILITIES \n 1. Client Administration and Service Delivery \n Managing a varied workload to support the efficient running of the financial planning team, prioritising client, adviser and provider requirements and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. \n Preparing, collating and issuing client and provider documentation to a high standard, ensuring records are accurate, complete and presented in line with the firm’s requirements. \n Maintaining accurate client records, workflows, notes and document management on the firm’s back-office and CRM systems. \n Using the firm’s procedures, workflows and systems effectively to support: \n • Client records and workflows, new business processing and case tracking, provider and platform administration. Valuations, letters of authority and policy servicing. Risk profiling and planning support tools. Client communications, compliance controls and file records \n • Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and promptly. Liaising closely with Financial Planning Managers, Financial Planners, Paraplanners and the Team Leader. Undertaking core financial planning administration activities, including: \n • Preparing and submitting new business applications, obtaining provider information and valuations. Processing servicing requests (withdrawals, switches, etc.). Monitoring pipelines and chasing providers. Preparing review packs and meeting documentation. Maintaining confidentiality and data security at all times. \n 1. Professional Standards and Team Contribution \n Demonstrating a professional, proactive approach. Identifying inefficiencies and contributing to improvement. Supporting colleagues and teamwork. \n 1. Compliance and Risk Awareness \n Working in accordance with FCA, GDPR, AML and internal procedures. Maintaining audit-ready records and escalating issues appropriately. \n 1. Client Service and Teamworking \n Providing professional, responsive service. Communicating clearly with clients and colleagues. Maintaining a client-focused approach at all times. \n PERSON SPECIFICATION \n Experience: \n • Significant experience in IFA/wealth management administration, knowledge of pensions, investments, ISAs, bonds and protection. Experience with new business and client servicing, experience using CRM and provider platforms, understanding of FCA-regulated environments \n Education and Communication: \n • Good standard of education including English with strong written and verbal communication skills \n Skills and Approach: \n • Awareness of AML, GDPR, Consumer Duty. Strong organisation and attention to detail, ability to prioritise and work independently, collaborative and professional approach. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and systems \n Development: \n • Support available for financial planning qualifications

New SPANISH sales admin support & buying administration role for someone who is based in ESSEX. This is a most unusual opportunity and offers a talented administrator the chance for genuine long term growth with continuous training ( both in person and classroom based) to support your career . You will be working for a profitable and stable engineering business based in Essex (Colchester area) and the company acts as a purchasing “ hub” for manufacturers across the world searching for key manufacturing spare parts and components . You will take enquiries directly from customers in Spain , then speak to suppliers globally to locate the spare parts that the customer needs. You will then agree a supplier price, add a profit mark up, and then speak to the customer . Once the price is agreed you will speak to the logistics team to arrange delivery. This is a nice, straight forward role in a friendly market-leading business! \n .TITLE:SPANISHSales Admin Support & Logistics Customer Care \n SALARY : to £35,000 + 10% bonusand study support \n Team: Buying team \n Flexible working : This is an office-based role \n LOCATION : Colchester in Essex (Free car parking available) \n SECTOR : Manufacturing \n HOURS: 8.30am-5pm ( 1pm-2pm closed for lunch ) \n COMPANY \n Stable. profitable global manufacturing business with an excellent staff retention rate and ongoing training opportunities available to support career growth \n THE ROLE: \n Customer Liaising: Sales and sales support \n\n • Speaking to customers who are looking for a specific piece of heavy industrial equipment or essential spare part\n, • Understanding what spare part is required\n, • Agreeing a budget\n, • Producing quotations and agreeing terms of business\n, • Liaising with the logistics team once the spare part has been located & organising and coordinating delivery .\n, • Liaising with the customer on a regular basis Post\n\n Supplier liaising: Purchasing admin & delivery logistics \n\n • Researching new suppliers globally in order to source the required spare part\n, • Negotiate prices and delivery time frames with overseas suppliers\n, • Agree terms of business with supplier\n, • Liaise with the warehouse who will arrange all the logistics to the customer’s location\n\n \n REQUIREMENTS \n\n • Fluent English (\n, • Fluent Spanish\n, • Car driver essential (the office location has no public transportation links)\n, • Min of 1 year admin or sales experience\n\n \n \n

Payroll Administrator \n Colchester | Hybrid WorkingCompetitive Salary + Excellent BenefitsPermanent | Full-Time \n The Opportunity \n We are working with a well-established, fast-growing UK business to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their head office function in Colchester. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, customer-focused organisation known for its strong culture, employee development and long-term career prospects. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Support end-to-end payroll processing• Check and validate starters, leavers and payroll changes (salary, bonus, commission)• Produce and analyse payroll and benefits reports• Maintain payroll records, spreadsheets and databases• Handle employee queries relating to pay and benefits professionally• Ensure compliance with tax, NI, pensions and statutory payments• Support administration of employee benefits (pensions, healthcare, flexible benefits)• Assist with ad hoc reporting and payroll tasks \n What We’re Looking For \n • Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements• Experience calculating SSP, SMP, SPP etc.• Intermediate Excel skills• High attention to detail and accuracy• Strong communication and customer service approach• Able to commute to Colchester \n What’s on Offer \n • Competitive salary package• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)• Pension scheme & life assurance• Hybrid working (after initial training period)• Employee discounts and perks platform• Paid volunteering day• Salary sacrifice schemes (including car scheme)• Structured training and long-term career development \n Additional Info \n • Hybrid model on offer• Excellent onboarding including structured induction programme \n Apply Now \n If you’re a payroll professional looking to join a supportive, fast-paced organisation with strong progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Part-Time Temporary Bookkeeper \n Location: Colchester Area (Office Based) \n Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE (depending on experience)Contract: Temporary (4-6 Weeks) \n Hours: 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 2:30pm \n Hays are recruiting for a temporary Part-Time Bookkeeper on behalf of a well-established business based in the Colchester area. This is an office-based role offering 27 hours per week for an initial period of 4-6 weeks, with an immediate start preferred.Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide support across a range of bookkeeping and finance tasks, with a particular focus on CIS billings and general accounts administration. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Processing CIS billings and related documentation\n, • Managing purchase and sales ledger activities\n, • Bank reconciliations\n, • Processing supplier invoices and payments\n, • Credit control and monitoring outstanding accounts\n, • Assisting with month-end finance tasks\n, • Maintaining accurate financial records\n, • Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager as required\n\n Person Specification \n\n • Previous bookkeeping experience is essential\n, • Experience with CIS invoicing/billing is highly desirable.\n, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities\n, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel\n, • Experience using Xero would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n\n Additional Information \n\n • Office-based role\n, • Own transport is essential due to the location.\n, • Immediate start available\n, • Competitive salary equivalent of £28,000 - £35,000 FTE, dependent on experience\n\n If you are an experienced bookkeeper available at short notice and looking for a flexible temporary assignment, please apply today. \n 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 found at hays.co.uk

\n We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our client's Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying towards an accounting qualification and looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Process supplier invoices and financial transactions accurately.\n, • Manage bank payments, transfers and reconciliations.\n, • Resolve supplier and customer queries promptly.\n, • Raise invoices and monitor customer accounts.\n, • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.\n, • Support monthly accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Assist with finance system maintenance and process improvements.\n, • Ensure deadlines, controls and KPI targets are consistently met.\nAbout You\n\n, • GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.\n, • Studying towards or qualified to AAT Level 3 or above.\n, • Experience processing high volumes of financial transactions.\n, • Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.\n, • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.\n, • Able to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience in a multi-site or large organisation.\n, • Knowledge of finance/ERP systems.\n\n If you're a proactive team player with a strong eye for detail and a passion for finance, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead the Team. Drive Accuracy. Keep the Engine Running. \n Do you enjoy building high-performing teams, improving processes and creating structure in fast-moving environments? \n Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over how a growing finance function operates? \n At Bulk, we're on an incredible journey. \n We're transforming from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition, disrupting the industry through bold thinking, innovative products and ambitious growth plans. \n Now we're looking for a Accounts Supervisor to help drive operational excellence across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and cash management while leading and developing a talented finance team. \n The Role at a Glance: \n Accounts Supervisor \n Colchester, Essex (Hybrid - 3 Days Office) \n Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits \n Full Time - Permanent \n Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager \n Direct Reports: 4 Finance Team Members \n Company: Bulk - One of Europe's Fastest Growing Active Nutrition Brands \n Culture: Ambitious | Collaborative | Fast-Paced | Innovative \n Your Background / Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, Team Leadership, Treasury, Cash Forecasting, Process Improvement, Excel \n Who We Are: \n Bulk is on a mission to become the world's most trusted destination brand for active nutrition. \n We're a team of ambitious, passionate people who challenge convention and constantly look for better ways of doing things. \n From disruptive marketing campaigns to innovative product development, we're reshaping how consumers think about sports nutrition. \n We move fast, think big and back people who are willing to challenge thinking, take ownership and make a difference. \n Where You Fit In: \n As Accounts Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of finance operations while leading and developing a team of four. \n You'll ensure strong financial controls, accurate processing, effective cash management and smooth month-end delivery while continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. \n What Your Day Might Look Like: \n Finance Operations \n • Maintain finance operations processes and identify opportunities for improvement \n • Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities and monthly ledger reviews \n • Ensure AP and AR activities are completed accurately and on time \n • Monitor financial controls and ensure company procedures are followed \n • Support operational sign-off for new systems and process improvements \n Cash Management & Treasury \n • Own the weekly cash forecast and present findings to senior finance leadership \n • Manage treasury-related processes and controls \n • Review payment runs and support payment execution where required \n • Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure outstanding actions are resolved \n • Support ad hoc payment activity as required \n Reporting & Performance \n • Produce monthly operational reporting and performance insights \n • Monitor KPIs and identify performance or resource risks \n • Review key operational metrics and control risks \n • Support informed decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis \n Team Leadership \n • Lead, coach and support a team of four finance professionals \n • Manage performance reviews, objectives and development plans \n • Monitor workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved \n • Deliver training and ongoing support to team members \n • Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture \n Stakeholder Management \n • Build strong relationships across the wider business \n • Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders \n • Resolve queries promptly and professionally \n • Support cross-functional collaboration across finance and operational teams \n About You: \n You'll be an organised, detail-focused finance professional who enjoys leading people and improving processes. \n You'll likely bring: \n • At least 3 years' finance or accounting experience \n • Previous experience leading or supervising a team \n • Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge \n • Experience managing workloads, deadlines and operational priorities \n • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills \n • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience \n • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills \n • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset \n • Ability to work independently while supporting wider team objectives \n You'll Thrive Here If You Are: \n • Ambitious and driven \n • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment \n • A natural problem solver \n • Highly organised with strong attention to detail \n • Passionate about continuous improvement \n • Someone who enjoys helping others succeed \n What Are The Gains? \n • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance \n • Subsidised Gym Membership \n • Birthday Day Off \n • PerkBox Subscription \n • 60% Discount on Bulk Products \n • Flexi Start Scheme \n • Optional Additional Annual Leave \n • Pension Scheme \n • Life Assurance \n • Medicash Healthcare Benefits \n • Volunteering Day \n Why Join Bulk? \n You'll have the chance to develop your leadership career, influence how finance operations evolve and be part of a brand that's challenging convention across the active nutrition industry. \n Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: \n Finance Team Leader, Accounts Payable Team Leader, Accounts Receivable Team Leader, Finance Supervisor, Finance Operations Supervisor, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Treasury Assistant, Ledger Manager, Finance Operations Lead. \n If you're ready to lead from the front and help drive operational excellence in a high-growth environment, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now. \n Application notice... 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Customer Care Executive / Colchester / Salary up to £35,000 Per Annum \n We’re looking for an organised, efficient and customer centric Customer Care Executive to join a successful, family-owned supplier of educational supplies to schools across in Colchester. \n Due to our growth plans as well as our dedicated approach to customer care, we are looking to hire a Customer Care Executive at our newly refurbished Colchester Head Office. As a member of the Customer Care team you will play a key role as part of an efficient and consistently reliable Customer Care Team delivering the very best service to our customers, with issue resolution and the customer experience at the heart of everything you do. \n The Role: \n As a Customer Care Executive, you will provide first line support to customers by taking incoming calls and e-mails to process orders, enquiries and resolve any issues they may have, working on and addressing these issues at source and unearthing any potential problems. \n At the same time building a strong rapport with the customer to drive customer satisfaction and always looking for upsell and cross sell opportunities. \n Key Responsibilities of the Customer Care Executive: \n\n • Supporting customers by phone, e-mail and web-chat functions.\n, • Processing of orders, enquiries and quotations.\n, • Issue resolution, keeping customers informed of process, likely outcome and timeframes, resolve issues in a smart way and helpful way.\n, • Stock management – helping to manage out of stock products, liaising with third party suppliers, warehouse/operations communication.\n, • Sales admin support to the sales team in sending out samples and providing back office support.\n, • Customer outbound contact to ensure outstanding levels of service are maintained.\n, • Upsell and cross sell opportunities.\n\n Skills and Experience: \n\n • Confident on the phone, strong customer service skills gained in previous customer facing roles.\n, • Strong IT skills, proficient with Excel and experience with ERP and CRM systems.\n, • Good typing skills will be required for quick processing of orders.\n, • Organised and able to prioritise activities and multi-task.\n, • Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude, resilient and reliable character.\n\n What’s in it for you \n\n • Permanent full time position\n, • Salary up to £35,000 (DOE)\n, • Statutory pension and 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • Ongoing support and coaching from both internal and external sources\n, • Free Parking and staff BBQ’s\n, • A friendly and positive team working environment and culture\n\n About us: \n HBS Group is a growing, successful and well-established family-owned Educational Supplies business that has a been at the forefront of the industry for over 50 years. \n With a client base that exceeds 3,000 schools across the South East, the company is focussed on continuing to strengthen our position in the market with a product offering which already spans over 20,000 products with industry leading levels of customer service. \n Interested? If you think you're right for this Customer Care Executive role, then click the 'Apply Now' button and send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.

Overview \n We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. \n Join us, and as a three-time TargetJobs Graduate Employer of the Year and a The Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we’ll give you the freedom to explore your potential – and the support to shape your own career journey. Ready to make your move? \n Why join the Graduate Management Training Programme? \n As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO. \n From day one, we’ll invest in you. You’ll be in a supportive environment where you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more. \n We work hard and reward hard work \n Your work will be recognised with performance-based incentives and opportunities for continued promotion. Our unique promote-from-within culture means you can keep your career moving forward without having to change organisations. \n Award-winning training and development \n Whether you’re building on existing strengths or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the next step – and the one after that. \n Our doors are open \n As a Graduate Management Trainee, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. \n Responsibilities \n From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and exposed to all areas of our business. You’ll develop skills in: \n Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. \n Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. \n Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. \n Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. \n Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. \n Qualifications \n\n • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, professional experience can be substituted if applicable.\n, • You must have a full manual UK or EU driving licence, but we do make accommodations for applicants who don’t drive due to a disability.\n, • No drug or alcohol related offence on driving record within the last five years is permitted.\n\n Additional Information \n\n • Regardless of your socio-economic background, university attended, subject studied, and degree attained, we will always look at how you perform against our competencies and will judge you on that alone.\n, • In accordance with current government guidelines, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role as the role does not appear on the Home Office list of RQF Level 6 roles approved for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker system.\n, • Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in our recruitment process.\n, • Please limit your application to only one job posting based on where you live and/or plan to work. Applying to multiple locations will delay your application being processed.\n, • This job posting is for applications within the following location(s): Colchester / Clacton / Braintree\n

Internal Sales Team Leader \n Location: Colchester, Essex \n Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent \n Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Internal Sales Team Leader on behalf of our client based in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales or customer service professional looking to take the next step in their career, supporting the management of a busy internal sales team within a fast-paced commercial environment. \n Main Purpose of the Role \n The Internal Sales Team Leader will support the Internal Sales Manager in driving a high-performance, customer-focused and sales-driven culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day team activities, motivating colleagues, managing workloads and ensuring excellent customer service standards are maintained. \n Roles & Responsibilities \n\n • Support the Internal Sales Manager in leading and motivating the internal sales team.\n, • Promote a proactive sales-first culture focused on customer engagement and business growth.\n, • Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and support to team members.\n, • Allocate and manage daily workloads to ensure priorities are completed efficiently.\n, • Monitor team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.\n, • Assist with resolving escalated customer queries and operational issues.\n, • Act as the first point of contact for the team in the absence of the Internal Sales Manager.\n, • Encourage improvements in call handling, customer interactions and email response times.\n, • Support the monitoring and reporting of departmental KPIs.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and customer experience.\n\n Additional Responsibilities \n\n • Champion company values and promote a positive team culture.\n, • Encourage accountability, teamwork and professional development.\n, • Ensure high standards of communication and customer service are maintained.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.\n, • Assist with implementing new processes and procedures where required.\n, • Lead by example and maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times.\n\n Experience, Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Previous experience within an Internal Sales, Customer Service or Commercial Office environment.\n, • Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team, either formally or informally.\n, • Strong organisational and workload management skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to motivate and influence others positively.\n, • Comfortable working within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.\n, • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.\n, • Competent IT skills and experience using CRM or business systems.\n, • High attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively.\n\n Working Pattern & Benefits \n • Hours: Full-Time, Permanent. \n • Benefits: Career progression opportunities, supportive management structure, collaborative team environment, ongoing training and development. \n • Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience. \n Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.

Administrator - Financial ServicesLocation: Colchester, EssexSalary: Up to £30,000 DOEHours: Full or part time consideredAre you an enthusiastic experienced Administrator eager for your next role? Could you fulfil a vital support function within a busy office?You will be working as part of the team at a highly respected Appointed Representative of St. James’s Place Plc. The practice works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide high-quality financial planning and wealth management advice. The Rewards: \n\n • Collaborative working environment\n, • The chance to extend your skills and experience\n, • Joining a motivated team that works hard to make a success of this Practice.\n\n The company fosters a professional and innovative environment where the whole team share their skills and knowledge to deliver an unrivalled level of service to their clients. \n The Role: Administrator - Financial Services \n\n • You will be dealing with a wide variety of administrative tasks supporting your colleagues and clients of the Practice\n, • Managing and collating key data for reports and portfolio reviews\n, • Dealing with enquiries and correspondence from clients and providers\n, • Managing the database of clients and diary management for the Partner and Advisors\n, • You will be processing new business and liaising with SJP admin teams\n, • Preparing Client reports and suitability letters (liaising with administrators in the team)\n, • Training will be given and there is scope within this role to progress and develop your knowledge within this exciting and fast paced environment.\n\n The Person: Administrator - Financial ServicesTo be considered for this role you will need: \n\n • Proven work experience as an Administrator or within an office support role\n, • Experience with SJP systems (Salesforce, ibusiness etc) would be beneficial\n, • Excellent customer service and the ability to build rapport and manage client relationships\n, • Strong attention to detail and be able to problem solve and think on your feet\n, • Good time management and planning skills with the ability to plan your work\n, • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Programs\n, • It is essential that you are confident in dealing with colleagues, third parties and can work with total discretion.\n\n St. James’s Place plc (SJP) is a leading, a highly regarded FTSE 100 Wealth Management company which distributes a range of Investment and Retirement products and financial solutions to a High Net Worth client base. SJP has funds under management in excess of £216.94bn. This business is well established and highly successful. Please note that this Partner Practice will conduct a standard Financial and Identity check on any candidates who are offered a role within this Practice. \n When applying for this role, you will be directed to the application site of Burgh Recruitment. Please ensure you tick the Privacy Policy box and click the green 'apply to this job' at the bottom of the application page. Once your application is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Burgh Recruitment.

Learning & Development (L&D) Coordinator \n Location: Hybrid working \n Contract Type: Temporary (6 months) \n Rate: £14.25 per hour \n \n Overview \n We are seeking an organised and proactive Learning & Development Coordinator to support the delivery of training initiatives across our clients business. This is a 6-month temporary role focused on coordinating and booking training courses, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both employees and training providers. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage end-to-end training bookings, from enquiry through to confirmation and finance processing\n, • Coordinate internal and external courses, including scheduling and provider liaison\n, • Send joining instructions and manage delegate communications\n, • Monitor the L&D inbox and respond to queries\n, • Maintain accurate training records and track completion data\n, • Support purchase orders, invoices, and cost tracking\n, • Manage training schedules, attendance, and changes\n, • Contribute to reporting on training activity and compliance\n, • Support creation of communications and best practice materials\n, • Identify and suggest improvements in line with a digital-first approach\n\n \n Key Skills & Experience \n\n • Previous experience in an L&D, HR or training coordination or administration role\n, • Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail\n, • Experience working with LMS platforms or HR systems (desirable)\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Excel and Teams)\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Highly organised and methodical\n, • Collaborative and team-oriented\n, • Proactive with a problem-solving mindset\n, • Able to work independently in a hybrid environment\n\n If you are interested in this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Rachel at Reed Ipswich for more information

Recruitment Administrator \n Location: Hybrid (office + remote working)Duration: 6-month temporary contractPay Rate: £16.37 per hour \n Overview \n We are seeking an organised and proactive Recruitment Administrator to support our client's recruitment function on a 6-month temporary basis. This role is ideal for a candidate with experience across the full recruitment lifecycle, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide end-to-end recruitment administration support across the full hiring lifecycle\n, • Coordinate job postings across internal and external platforms\n, • Screen applications and support shortlisting processes\n, • Schedule interviews and liaise with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders\n, • Manage candidate communications, ensuring a positive candidate experience\n, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)\n, • Support onboarding processes, including documentation and compliance checks\n, • Produce recruitment reports and provide data insights where required\n, • Ensure adherence to internal recruitment policies and employment legislation\n\n Skills and Experience Required \n\n • Proven experience working within a recruitment or HR administration role\n, • Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle\n, • Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)\n, • Experience with the Cornerstone recruitment system is highly desirable\n, • Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Highly organised and detail-oriented\n, • Proactive and able to work independently\n, • Strong team player with a collaborative approach\n, • Professional and confident in dealing with stakeholders at all levels\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive hourly rate of £16.37 per hour\n, • Hybrid working model offering flexibility\n, • Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic recruitment environment\n\n If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Rachel Dunahm at Reed Ipswich for more details.

International Account Manager \n \n LOCATION \n Colchester, Essex - 100% Office-based \n \n \n THE COMPANY \n Our client is a growing international procurement and supply chain business, providing sourcing and purchasing solutions to customers operating across the engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced commercial team where you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, source specialist products from global suppliers and deliver outstanding customer service to industrial clients worldwide. \n \n \n THE JOB \n As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete procurement process, from customer enquiry through to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments, you will deliver commercially competitive procurement solutions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service and ensuring projects are delivered on time. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Source products from UK and international suppliers\n, • Build and develop long-term supplier and customer relationships\n, • Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations\n, • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules\n, • Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers\n, • Manage purchase orders through to successful completion\n, • Analyse technical customer requirements and identify suitable sourcing solutions\n, • Challenge supplier pricing to maximise value and profitability\n, • Provide technical and commercial support to customers and suppliers\n, • Work closely with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure excellent customer service\n, • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, procurement procedures and quality standards\n, • Monitor supplier performance and maintain high levels of service delivery\n, • Achieve individual KPIs, procurement targets and sales objectives\n, • Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation\n\n \n CANDIDATE PROFILE \n \n\n • Fluent English\n, • Previous experience in Sales, Account Managing or Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Strategic Sourcing but all experiences in work will be considered\n, • Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills\n, • Strong commercial awareness\n, • Outstanding organisational and time management abilities\n, • Ability to manage multiple quotations, orders and deadlines simultaneously\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills\n, • Professional telephone manner\n, • High attention to detail\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\n, • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment\n\n \n SALARY & BENEFITS \n\n • £30,000 salary - £35,000 Performance-related bonus opportunities\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)\n, • Flexible working arrangements\n, • Ongoing professional development and training\n, • Career progression opportunities\n, • Supportive and collaborative team culture\n, • Opportunity to work with global suppliers and international customers\n\n \n APPLY NOW \n If you're looking to advance your international career, please submit your CV ! \n \n CONTACT \n Jonathan Grimes :

I am recruiting for a People Partner to work closely with senior leaders, providing strategic workforce interventions to support organisational objectives. This role involves leading on operational People matters, offering comprehensive HR support and advice to managers and staff, and being accountable for a specialist area of HR service provision. \n This role would require travel to North London 1-2 days per week, 1 day working from their Colchester office and 2 days working from home. \n Job Description: \n\n • Facilitate organisational change by advising and supporting managers with service redesign to improve business effectiveness and service quality.\n, • Provide professional and timely HR advice to resolve employment relations issues and manage complex HR caseloads.\n, • Manage a team of HR staff to ensure the provision of an excellent HR service, including recruitment, appraisal, and performance management.\n, • Offer HR and business-related advice in connection with business tenders and workforce aspects of service transfer or new service implementation.\n, • Advise on employment terms and conditions and manage the provision of documentation required for the employee life cycle.\n, • Manage effective HR information systems for timely and accurate database management and reporting.\n, • Lead in the development and implementation of HR policies and practices.\n, • Design and deliver training courses on all aspects of people management for managers.\n, • Develop and maintain effective links with payroll and pensions providers.\n, • Manage a delegated budget and be responsible for one or more specialist areas of HR service provision.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Relevant Degree level qualification or equivalent / Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent.\n, • CIPD qualified or significant demonstrable experience.\n, • Extensive experience in an HR generalist role and providing specialist HR advice on complex employee relation matters.\n, • Experience in writing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and guidance notes.\n, • Sound knowledge of up-to-date employment law and related legislation.\n, • Demonstrable experience in practical change management techniques and partnership working.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HR Information systems.\n, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade effectively.\n, • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.\n, • Ability to travel independently as required.\n

Recovery Claims Handler\n Location: Colchester (hybrid)Salary:£30,000-£35,000 DOEJob Type: Full-time, Permanent Join Our Growing Credit Hire Team\n Are you an experienced motor claims professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy negotiating, recovering losses, and delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we'd love to hear from you. \n We're looking for a proactive and driven Recovery Claims Handler to join our fast-paced, high-performing Credit Hire Defence Team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage your own varied caseload while developing your expertise in Credit Hire Defence. Whether you're already experienced in recoveries or keen to build your knowledge in this specialist area, we'll support your development every step of the way. What You'll Be Doing\n As a Recovery Claims Handler, you'll play a key role in recovering insured and uninsured losses on behalf of our clients. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing your own portfolio of recovery claims from instruction through to settlement.\n, • Proactively engaging with insurers to maximise recovery opportunities and secure the best possible outcomes for clients.\n, • Conducting early investigations to support effective negotiations and timely settlements with third-party representatives.\n, • Working closely with our client's legal team to progress complex recovery matters where litigation is required.\n, • Accurately recording and managing claims using our bespoke claims management system.\n, • Meeting and exceeding service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Reviewing and validating invoices from authorised suppliers before submitting them for approval.\n, • Delivering an exceptional level of customer service throughout the claims journey.\nAbout You\n We're looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and eager to develop their career in Credit Hire Defence. You'll ideally have: \n\n • Experience handling motor claims.\n, • A genuine interest in learning and developing within Credit Hire Defence.\n, • A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new systems.\n, • A passion for providing outstanding customer service.\nWhy Join Us?\n\n, • Opportunity to build a rewarding career in a specialist area of motor claims.\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities.\n, • A varied and rewarding role where your contribution makes a real difference.\n, • The chance to join a successful, ambitious team committed to delivering exceptional results.\n\n If you're ready to take the next step in your claims career and become part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.

Workshop Engineer\n Location: Outskirts of Colchester (Own transport required) \n Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE \n Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time \n Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) \n Start Date: ASAP \n Are you a hands-on engineer with a mechanical engineering background looking for a varied workshop-based role? \n We are recruiting for a Workshop Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based on the outskirts of Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company where you'll play a key role in the assembly, testing, servicing, and maintenance of bespoke industrial equipment. \n The successful candidate will be practical, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to develop your skills through ongoing training and exposure to specialist equipment. The Role\n Working within a busy workshop environment, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Assembly and packaging of specialist mechanical equipment and systems.\n, • Testing equipment and systems prior to dispatch (full training provided).\n, • Carrying out servicing, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of customer equipment.\n, • Producing reports and documentation relating to workshop projects and repairs.\n, • Supporting project delivery by working closely with colleagues across multiple departments.\n, • Assisting with stock control, goods-in, dispatch, and workshop operations as required.\n, • Maintaining workshop standards, ensuring tools, equipment, and workspaces remain organised and in good condition.\n, • Supporting health & safety, environmental, and quality procedures within the workshop.\n, • Assisting with the ongoing development and improvement of workshop processes and facilities.\nAbout You\n We're looking for someone who has: \n\n • A mechanical engineering, assembly, or maintenance engineering background.\n, • An engineering qualification, apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent practical experience.\n, • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.\n, • The ability to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines.\n, • A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support different areas of the business when required.\n, • Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.\n, • Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience working with industrial machinery, compressors, pumps, engines, or similar mechanical equipment.\n, • A working knowledge of electrical systems.\n, • Forklift truck experience or certification.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.\n, • Permanent, full-time position.\n, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities.\n, • Opportunity to work with specialist engineering equipment and projects.\n, • Stable and supportive working environment within a growing engineering business.\n\n If you're a mechanically minded engineer looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Fully Remote Family Law Solicitor - Full/Part time required for a growing, modern practice. \n A paper free firm who have invested in technology to allow fully remote working with an Essex office available to you should you wish to use it. We are looking for an experienced family lawyer who is dedicated to providing exceptional client care, and who wants to be part of a supportive and friendly team. \n You will be required to work independently, and have constant support from the growing team of specialist family lawyers. Flexibility is available also if varied hours are something that would be beneficial to you. \n The role will be to manage a diverse case-load covering a wide range of family matters including divorce, financial remedy cases and private law children work, not to include Legal Aid work. \n If you would like to know more then please make contact for a confidential chat.

Spanish Speaking Sales Account Manager \n \n LANGUGAES \n Spanish \n \n LOCATION \n Colchester, Essex (Office-based) \n \n \n THE COMPANY \n Our client is a successful international procurement and supply chain company, supplying customers across Europe, Latin America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit a Spanish Speaking Sales Account Manager to join their busy commercial team in Colchester. \n \n \n THE JOB \n As a Spanish Speaking Sales Account Manager, you will manage customer accounts while sourcing products from UK and international suppliers. You will negotiate pricing, manage supplier relationships, prepare quotations, coordinate orders, and deliver outstanding customer service throughout the sales process. \n \n This role combines sales, account management, purchasing, procurement, supplier management, customer service, and international trade, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • \n, • Manage Spanish-speaking customer accounts across international markets\n, • Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships\n, • Source products from UK and global manufacturers and suppliers\n, • Identify and onboard new suppliers\n, • Obtain, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations\n, • Negotiate prices, lead times, payment terms, and commercial agreements\n, • Prepare accurate customer quotations and pricing proposals\n, • Process purchase orders from enquiry through to delivery\n, • Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and freight partners\n, • Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules\n, • Resolve customer and supplier enquiries efficiently\n, • Maintain accurate procurement, purchasing, and CRM records\n, • Support continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain operations\n\n \n CANDIDATE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE \n\n • Fluent Spanish and English (spoken and written)\n, • Previous experience in sales, account management, business development, customer service, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain\n, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills\n, • Strong relationship-building abilities\n, • Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset\n, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines\n, • High attention to detail\n, • Professional telephone manner\n, • Good Microsoft Office skills\n, • Full UK right to work\n, • Own transport to commute to the Colchester office\n\n \n SALARY & BENEFITS \n\n • Competitive salary of £35,000\n, • Annual performance bonus\n, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays\n, • Workplace pension\n, • Private healthcare after one year's service\n, • Ongoing internal and external training\n, • Career development opportunities\n, • Friendly and supportive team\n, • Exposure to international procurement, sourcing, and global trade\n\n \n APPLY \n If you're a Spanish speaking sales professional looking for your next opportunity in sales, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, international trade, or account management, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Salary – National Apprentice Wage plus study support package \n \n Hours - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week \n \n Holiday – 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) \n \n About the Trainee Accountant role \n We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses. \n We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join our team in the Colchester office! We are looking for candidates to start as soon as possible or after completion of exams this year. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated college leavers to start their career in accountancy, joining an apprenticeship scheme, you will be working towards an internationally recognised accountancy qualification (AAT Level 3 & 4) and gaining valuable on-the-job experience with a highly respected accountancy firm. \n You will learn about the preparation of financial accounts, interpretation of financial data and accounting and tax legislation. Equally as importantly you will learn how to work effectively in a team, how to build strong and lasting professional relationships and how to deliver exceptional client service, whilst at the same time completing your accounting qualification with us. \n \n Key responsibilities of a Trainee Accountant will include: \n\n • Assisting the team with accounts preparations\n, • Preparing the management accounts\n, • Bookkeeping for clients\n, • Preparing tax computations for internal tax department review\n, • Clearing tax and manager reviews\n, • Assisting other trainees and accountants with queries\n, • Drafting company projections\n, • Liaising with clients on accounts and tax queries as required\n, • Assisting with office administrative tasks\n\n \n About you \n We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: \n\n • Minimum of Grade 6 (or equivalent) in Maths and English at GCSE \n, • A level Accountancy, grade A*- C or expected \n, • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills as a minimum\n, • Motivated about a career in accountancy and studying for AAT\n, • Excellent IT skills\n, • Highly personable with excellent communication skills \n, • Organised, efficient with attention to detail\n, • Able to work as part of a team and ask for help when out of depth\n, • Able to demonstrate drive and initiative \n\n \n Full benefits available for the Trainee Accountant@ \n\n • Study support for AAT\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Group life assurance x 4 salary\n, • Car parking \n, • Social events\n, • Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases \n, • Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations\n\n \n About us \n TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses. \n We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. \n \n Closing Date: 31 July 2026 \n \n Interviews: Beginning of August

Customer Service Administrator \n Location: Earls Colne \n Job Type: Temporary to Permanent \n Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Administrator on behalf of our client on a temporary to permanent basis. \n Main Purpose of the Role \n The purpose of this role is to provide excellent customer service support across multiple online sales platforms, ensuring customer queries are handled efficiently and professionally. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer communications, resolving issues, reducing returns where possible, and supporting the smooth operation of the administration function. \n Roles & Responsibilities \n\n • Manage and respond to customer service emails across platforms\n, • Resolve customer queries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.\n, • Work proactively to minimise product returns while protecting company costs and maintaining customer satisfaction.\n, • Process and maintain accurate customer records using in-house systems.\n, • Monitor and manage email inboxes, ensuring all correspondence is actioned appropriately.\n, • Update and maintain Excel spreadsheets and administrative records.\n, • Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer issues effectively.\n\n Additional Responsibilities \n\n • Learn and utilise company systems and processes efficiently.\n, • Support the wider administration team with general office duties as required.\n, • Assist with reporting and data entry tasks.\n, • Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all administrative activities.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvements within customer service processes.\n\n Experience, Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Previous experience handling customer service emails across online selling platforms such as Amazon, eBay and other marketplaces.\n, • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.\n, • Ability to manage customer expectations and resolve issues effectively.\n, • Good working knowledge of email management systems.\n, • Competent user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.\n, • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Quick learner with the ability to confidently adapt to new systems and processes.\n, • Excellent written communication skills.\n\n Working Pattern & Benefits \n\n • Hours: Monday 07:00 – 16:30, Tuesday 08:00 – 16:30, Wednesday 08:00 – 16:30, Thursday 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 16:00.\n, • Salary: £14.00 per hour.\n\n Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.

Support Worker / Care Assistant – Male Applicants \n An excellent opportunity for a compassionate Support Worker / Care Assistant to help adults with complex needs build independence, maintain tenancies and move towards safer, more positive futures. \n If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Supported Living Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Personal Assistant \n \n PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be male, as the role involves providing intimate personal care and support to male residents where dignity, privacy and welfare are paramount. \n \n SALARY: £25,484 per annum + Benefits \n LOCATION: Covering Colchester / Tendring, Essex \n JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent \n WORKING HOURS: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, working 7.5 hour shifts excluding an hours unpaid break. Rotating shifts covering from 0930 to 22:30 hours. There may be the ability/need to work 12 hour shifts. \n \n JOB OVERVIEW \n The organisation has a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker / Care Assistant to join a supported accommodation team, providing structured, person-centred support to adults with complex life experiences. \n As a Support Worker / Care Assistant you will help residents live safely, build confidence, develop life skills and work towards independent living. \n The Support Worker / Care Assistant will support people experiencing challenges including mental health needs, neurodiversity, substance misuse recovery, social vulnerability and homelessness. \n \n DUTIES \n Your duties as the Support Worker / Care Assistant include: \n\n • Person-Centred Support: Deliver care, support and supervision in line with individual support plans and risk assessments\n, • Daily Living Support: Help residents with meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and, where required, personal care\n, • Independence and Life Skills: Encourage residents to build routines, confidence and practical skills to sustain their accommodation\n, • Wellbeing and Welfare Checks: Monitor residents’ wellbeing, carry out welfare checks and escalate concerns appropriately\n, • Medication Prompting: Provide medication prompting and supervision in accordance with individual support plans\n, • Professional Boundaries: Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and consistently applying house rules\n, • De-Escalation and Safety: Respond calmly to challenging situations using safe and appropriate de-escalation techniques\n, • Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate daily notes, incident reports and support records using electronic systems\n, • Appointments and Services: Support residents to attend appointments, access services, complete paperwork and prepare for independent living\n, • Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support across all shifts\n\n \n CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS \n ESSENTIAL \n\n • Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be male, as the role involves providing intimate personal care and support to male residents where dignity, privacy and welfare are paramount\n, • Experience supporting people with complex or multiple needs through work, volunteering or relevant life experience\n, • A good understanding of mental health, neurodiversity, substance misuse or social vulnerability\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Strong written skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic recording systems\n, • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation\n, • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and a commitment to protecting vulnerable adults\n, • Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and professional boundaries\n, • Compassionate, patient, non-judgemental and calm under pressure\n\n DESIRABLE \n\n • Experience within supported accommodation, hostels, residential care or homelessness services\n, • An NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent\n, • The Care Certificate\n, • Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, MAPA or de-escalation training\n, • Experience delivering group sessions or life skills activities\n, • A full UK driving licence\n, • Additional language skills, including British Sign Language\n, • Previous experience of working with, supporting or engaging with members of the Orthodox Jewish community and an understanding of beliefs, customs, traditions and cultural practices\n\n \n BENEFITS \n\n • A rewarding career where your work genuinely changes lives\n, • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training\n, • Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development\n, • A supportive and inclusive team environment\n, • Opportunities for career progression\n, • A role where every day brings new challenges and achievements\n\n \n This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check \n \n CLOSING DATE: 26th July 2026 \n INTERVIEWS: Face-to-Face \n \n HOW TO APPLY \n To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and a Short Covering Letter detailing why you are applying for this post and how you meet the requirements to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. \n JOB REF: AWDO-P14930 \n Full-Time, Permanent Healthcare and Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Colchester, Essex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. \n AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. \n AWD-IN-SPJ \n \n

Hybrid Role - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home \n Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 260 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to join our vibrant and dedicated Rewards team. \n At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey. \n \n The role: \n To provide admin support within the Reward team, being responsible for several core activities that support the smooth running of our Reward processes, including annual pay review and bonus schemes, pay benchmarking and job evaluations. \n To be the first point of contact for the Reward team providing support, advice, and solutions on queries from across the business, in a timely manner. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Responding to Reward queries from across the business in a timely manner, escalating to the correct colleagues if and when necessary\n, • Monthly processing of in-year pay increases and requests to payroll\n, • Administration of core benefits such as: savings and cashback platform, private medical insurance schemes and holiday purchase scheme\n, • Maintaining accurate records of reward policy and decisions\n, • Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as directed\n\n \n What We're Looking For: \n \n\n • Intermediate knowledge of Excel\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Excellent communication skills – written and oral\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload\n, • Advanced knowledge of Excel\n, • Knowledge of pay benchmarking and job evaluation\n, • Self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic\n, • Analytical approach\n, • Able to deal with data in a confidential manner\n, • Agility in work approach – able to be both a team player and work autonomously\n\n \n Why Join Care UK? \n \n\n • Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.\n, • Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.\n, • Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.\n\n \n We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you! \n

Dispute Resolution Legal Assistant \n \n Our client is a LEXCEL-accredited, Legal 500 recommended practice. The firm has ambitious plans to grow further over the next three years. The firm operates an open-door policy and has a strong commitment to personal and professional development. With strong ties to the local community and recognising their corporate and social responsibility, all members of the firm are encouraged to develop links with local charities and participate in fundraising and community-based activities. \n \n My client is looking for an additional professional, organised, and enthusiastic client -focused Legal Assistant to join their busy Dispute Resolution Team. You will play a key role in supporting solicitors with both secretarial and administrative tasks across a range of Litigation matters. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering an exceptional client experience, enjoys building trusted relationships, and tasks pride in supporting clients through often complex and sensitive disputes. \n \n The Role \n\n • Support the day-to-day management and progression of dispute resolution matters\n, • Provide support to the fee earner and wider Dispute Resolution teams\n, • Opening new client files, conducting AML checks, preparing initial documentation, and closing files\n, • Using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence related to Dispute Resolution / Litigation matters\n, • Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence\n, • Assist with a range of contentious matters (e.g. Civil Disputes, Property Litigation, Contractual disputes, and other Litigation matters )\n, • Support drafting of correspondence, witness statements, and court documents , prepare trail bundles, and assist with court and hearing preparation\n, • Liaising with clients, counsel, and courts, barristers , experts, and third parties to progress matters\n, • Assist with billing processes, process payments, and disbursements\n\n \n The Candidate \n\n • Experience in a legal support role, ideally within Dispute Resolution or Litigation \n, • Accurate typing skills, including digital audio systems\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn legal software and case management systems\n, • Excellent organisational and time management skills\n, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and courteous manner\n\n \n Benefits \n \n\n • 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with an additional 3 days for Christmas and New Year closure\n, • Death in Service benefit\n, • Group Income Protection\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Medical benefits scheme\n, • Firm Sick Pay policy up to 10 working days on a rolling year\n, • Monday – Friday 9 am- 5 pm\n\n \n Apply Now. \n \n Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2372 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. \n For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. \n All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

HRBP \n Full-Time | Permanent \n Office-based Only \n Competitive salary + benefits \n We are currently recruiting for an experienced HRBP to join a well-established and growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and partnering closely with managers to provide proactive HR support across the business. \n Reporting into the People Lead, you will provide a comprehensive HR advisory service, supporting managers with employee relations matters, policy implementation, recruitment, and wider people initiatives. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business\n, • Support managers with employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues\n, • Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently and remain compliant with current employment legislation\n, • Develop, review and update HR policies in line with best practice and legal requirements\n, • Support managers through recruitment processes including writing job descriptions, advertising roles, coordinating interviews and issuing offer documentation\n, • Prepare contracts and onboarding documentation for new starters\n, • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation\n, • Analyse HR data and produce reports for senior management\n, • Support initiatives to reduce sickness absence and employee turnover\n, • Conduct exit interviews and identify trends to support retention strategies\n, • Deliver guidance and training to managers where required\n, • Support with immigration compliance and audits\n, • Assist with employment tribunal documentation when required\n, • Regularly visit operational sites to build strong working relationships with managers and teams\n\n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • Previous experience within a HR Advisor/People Advisor role\n, • Strong employee relations experience\n, • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice\n, • Experience supporting recruitment processes\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities\n, • High attention to detail\n, • Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office packages\n, • CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience working within a multi-site environment\n, • Experience within healthcare, care, hospitality or similarly fast-paced sectors\n, • Knowledge of immigration compliance, TUPE, restructures or redundancy processes\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, building strong relationships across a business, and making a real impact within a supportive HR team. \n For more information or to apply, please submit your CV today.

Building Physics/ Sustainability Consultant – Colchester, Essex \n Colchester, Essex | £40,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid working with two office days each week in Colchester \n Hunter Dunning is working with a privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit a Building Physics/ Sustainability Consultant. This is an excellent opportunity to support projects through energy modelling, sustainability assessments and regulatory compliance while working alongside architects, MEP engineers and structural engineers in a collaborative team. \n Your Experience \n\n • Building physics and sustainability consultancy experience\n, • Qualification in Sustainable Design, Environmental Engineering or related technical discipline\n, • IESVE\n, • SAP assessments using Elmhurst software\n, • Experience within the built environment\n\n What You'll Get \n\n • £40,000 - £55,000 DOE\n, • Hybrid working with two office days each week in Colchester\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas shutdown\n, • Funded CPD, professional memberships and structured training opportunities\n, • Performance bonus, TOIL, paid overtime and enhanced wellbeing benefits\n\n Apply today or contact Hunter Dunning for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Conveyancing Assistant \n 📍 Colchester \n 💼 Full-time | Permanent \n 💰 £28,000 - £30,000 \n We're working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team in Colchester \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing or legal support experience to join a supportive and professional environment, assisting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion. \n \n The Role \n We are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide essential support to the Residential Conveyancing team, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothly and clients receive an excellent standard of service throughout the process. \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files\n, • Supporting transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion\n, • Handling client enquiries and providing professional support via telephone, email and in person\n, • Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties throughout transactions\n, • Preparing and drafting standard correspondence and legal documentation\n, • Assisting with file opening procedures and preparing initial client documentation\n, • Undertaking AML and client due diligence checks\n, • Providing conveyancing quotations to prospective clients and supporting new business enquiries\n, • Assisting with Land Registry applications, post-completion work and file closure procedures\n, • Maintaining accurate records using the firm's case management system\n, • Assisting with general administrative duties including filing, scanning and post management\n\n \n About You \n\n • Previous experience within a conveyancing or legal support environment\n, • Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process\n, • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail\n, • Excellent communication and client care skills\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications\n, • Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy office environment\n, • Experience using legal case management systems is advantageous\n\n \n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000\n, • Opportunity to join a respected and established law firm\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities\n, • Exposure to a broad range of residential conveyancing matters\n, • Long-term progression opportunities within the legal profession\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This role is ideal for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to further develop their career within a reputable Residential Conveyancing team, gaining valuable experience while working alongside experienced legal professionals in a supportive environment. \n \n 📩 Interested? Send your CV to tom.winks@oculuslegalgroup.com or call 01174 562 133 for a confidential discussion. \n

Join Spicerhaart, the UK’s largest independent estate agency group, and play a key role in shaping the future of our people. We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Lettings Training Manager to lead our training initiatives and elevate performance across our lettings teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about developing talent, delivering engaging training programmes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. \n \n In this role, you will empower our colleagues with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in a high-performance environment, ensuring our teams consistently deliver exceptional service to landlords and tenants alike. If you thrive on motivating others, enjoy creating impactful learning experiences, and want to make a real difference within a growing and ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you. \n \n \n Residential Lettings Training Manager \n \n Role Overview \n \n The role is responsible for designing and delivering effective, engaging training for all colleagues across Spicerhaart, aligned with the company’s vision and strategic goals. We recognise that continuous learning is essential to sustaining a high‑performance culture, and that ineffective training or gaps in knowledge of processes and procedures can create significant risks to the business. \n \n What is on offer to you? \n\n • Based in our Head Office in Colchester\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • A basic salary of up to £35,000 per year (DOE)\n, • A Company Car\n\n \n What will you do? \n\n • Responsible for the design, development and delivery of training programmes within Spicerhaart to facilitate and improve performance in residential lettings, property management and customer experience.\n, • Deliver Training Programmes for Spicerhaarts people to meet with all aspects of procedural compliance and legislative requirements\n, • Develop and maintain training manuals and documentation ensuring they reflect current company policy and legislative requirements\n, • Support other departments in their development and upkeep of Operations Manuals.\n, • Review training materials ensuring activities provide learning that enables improved knowledge, skills and ability within Spicerhaart.\n, • Maintain an up to date knowledge of company procedures, operating systems, key tasks and legal requirements in order to develop and maintain training materials, ensuring delivery of effective training.\n, • Keep up to date with best practice within Training and recommend implementation within the company where appropriate.\n, • Assist in and cover other areas within the team / department and be able to provide cover as required.\n, • Responsible for managing any systems training, identifying knowledge and skills gaps\n, • Design and implement training solutions specifically for Spicerhaart e.g blended learning, e-learning platforms.\n, • Manage allocated training projects: designing and delivering appropriate solutions to standard, deadline and cost.\n, • Ensure accurate training records are kept and forwarded to appropriate management\n, • Ensure that you are upholding the company Core Beliefs and standards at all times.\n\n What are we looking for? \n \n\n • Ideally CIPD qualification in Learning and Development or equivalent business experience including a minimum of 3 years in a related role within the property industry, preferably residential lettings or property management.\n, • Experience of different learning platforms an advantage.\n, • Inspirational and able to influence and motivate others, having a natural ability to bring the best out in people.\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills and be self-motivated, confident and flexible. Must possess an ability to work accurately and be well organised.\n\n \n If you’re ready to play a key role in shaping the future of our Residential Lettings division, we’d love to hear from you \n \n \n The Finer Details \n We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: \n\n • Full UK Driving Licence\n, • Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) \n, • We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of:\n, • Passport/Birth Certificate\n\n We will also need: \n\n • Proof of Address\n, • National Insurance\n, • Drivers Licence Check\n\n \n Armed Forces Covenant: \n Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. \n If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. \n https://www.haart.co.uk/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/ \n \n Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. \n

Job Title: Architectural Technician \n Location: Colchester \n Salary: £35,000 \n Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time \n Job Ref: 40833 \n \n About Them? \n I am working with an architecture and planning firm to find their next architectural technician. Working with all the major residential developers, they deliver projects across the South East on medium to large scale projects. This is an AutoCAD and Revit using firm so proficiency in these would be preferable. \n \n About You? \n If you're an architectural technician who is looking for a change then I would love to hear from you. Experience working on large scale residential developments would be a huge advantage so you could slot straight into the position. Working collaboratively with a small-medium sized team, I am looking for applicants who are happy attending the office daily in Colchester. \n \n Successful applicants will have a portfolio packed full of detailing packages and technical drawings. You should be a proactive self starter who has worked in a fast paced architectural practice. \n \n If this is you then please do send me your CV and portfolio; \n Molly.McGuire@mustardjobs.co.uk \n \n \n \n About Us? \n At mustard, we don’t just recruit we connect people with careers that matter. As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to doing business the right way: balancing profit with purpose, and always putting people and the planet first. That means treating candidates with respect, being upfront about roles, and never wasting your time. \n With deep roots in the design sectors, we know what makes an agency tick and more importantly, what makes a role right for you. You’ll get honest advice, behind the scenes insight, and full support throughout the process. No fluff. No false promises. Just solid recruitment with a conscience.

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive \n \n An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join one of the region's most established and highly regarded law firms. \n This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving and expanding Private Client department, working within a supportive and collaborative team that is recognised for delivering exceptional client service across a broad range of private client matters. \n \n The Opportunity \n The successful candidate will inherit an existing and varied caseload, allowing them to make an immediate impact while benefiting from the support of a highly experienced team. The role offers genuine long-term career prospects, including the opportunity for progression into senior leadership and potentially Partnership for the right individual. \n \n The position is primarily based in Colchester, with occasional travel to a nearby office when required. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, with many team members currently working from home two to three days per week. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a varied private client caseload\n, • Full estate administration matters, including both taxable and non-taxable estates\n, • Lasting Powers of Attorney\n, • Advising clients on a wide range of private client issues\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships\n, • Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department\n, • Supporting and collaborating with colleagues across the wider team\n\n \n About You \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)\n, • Ideally 5+ years' PQE, although candidates from a broader private client background will be considered\n, • Strong experience handling estate administration matters and LPAs\n, • Excellent client care and communication skills\n, • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development\n, • Ambitious and interested in long-term career progression\n, • Keen to play an active role within a successful and growing department\n\n \n The Team \n You will join the firm's largest department, comprising nine fee earners of varying levels of experience. The team benefits from strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and an excellent reputation in the local market. \n For candidates seeking additional responsibility, there is genuine scope to take on leadership duties and work towards future promotion opportunities. \n \n Salary & Benefits \n\n • Attractive bonus scheme – earn 10% of all billings above annual target\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Additional birthday leave\n, • Hybrid working available\n, • Flexible start and finish times\n, • "Dress for Your Workday" policy\n, • Supportive and progressive working environment\n, • Excellent long-term career development opportunities\n, • Additional employee benefits currently being introduced\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected law firm that combines a strong heritage and reputation with a modern, forward-thinking approach to flexible working, career development, and departmental growth. \n \n The firm is investing in technology, exploring new case management systems, and continues to expand its already successful Private Client offering. For an ambitious Private Client lawyer looking for quality work, flexibility, and genuine progression prospects, this role offers an exceptional platform for the next stage of your career. \n \n For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.

Senior Façade Engineer (Colchester, Essex) \n Colchester, Essex | £50,000 - £70,000 DOE | Permanent \n Hunter Dunning is working with a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Façade Engineer to join its team in Colchester, Essex. This role offers the opportunity to lead façade engineering projects across all RIBA stages, delivering technical solutions while collaborating with architects, structural engineers and wider design teams. Hybrid working and long-term career development are available. \n Your Experience \n\n • Experience delivering façade engineering projects\n, • Strong knowledge of UK façade regulations\n, • Understanding of technical compliance requirements\n, • Experience across varied building sectors\n, • Knowledge of EWS1 and cladding compliance beneficial\n, • Commercial awareness and bid support experience desirable\n, • Excellent communication and collaboration skills\n, • Professional membership or chartership progression\n\n What You’ll Get \n\n • £50,000 - £70,000 DOE\n, • Hybrid working with two office days each week\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown\n, • Performance bonus\n, • Funded memberships and structured CPD\n, • Pension, life insurance, income protection, health allowance, paid overtime or TOIL, enhanced parental leave and flexible benefits\n\n If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

Job Title: AAT Trainee Location: Colchester Salary: £24,000 Per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time The role: We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the firm's Medical team in our Colchester office. You may already have some entry-level accounting experience, have worked in a professional services environment, or perhaps have decided now is the time to kick-start your career. This could be the role for you. We're looking for someone who: Wants to be part of something bigger Shares our vision and values Is a great relationship builder Can inspire the people around them Is approachable, with strong communication skills Is resilientWe have a flexible approach to academic entry requirements. We'll consider your academic achievements, but your strengths, motivations, and connection with us and our values are just as important. We're looking for someone with a broad range of interests and experiences. The team works across our offices in Norwich, Colchester and Ipswich. Whilst the role will primarily be based in Colchester, our flexible working policy allows for a combination of working from home or from other offices, to best suit the individual and support the team. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to begin their studies and undertake their AAT qualification while working in an award-winning accountancy practice. In 2025, Larking Gowen won 'Best Benefits to Support Work-Life Balance' at the National Employee Benefits Awards. You will be enrolled on an apprenticeship that will develop a wide range of business and personal skills through work-based learning and professional qualifications. We offer Level 3 and Level 4 AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) apprenticeships. Your initial period of study and work experience will give you a good knowledge of various aspects of accountancy, including auditing, accounts preparation, bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax, and business development. You'll be able to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience of the business. We'll give you paid time off for study and flexible working. Once you've completed your studies, you will be given the opportunity to undertake further study to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA). In return, you will have the support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits that include: Medicash programme The option to buy additional holiday Regular sports and social events Involvement in wellbeing initiatives, including charity events, dress-down days and therapies An Employee Assistance Programme providing advice, support services and counsellingCandidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Apprentice Accountant, AAT Apprentice, Accounts Apprentice, Trainee Accountant, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Audit and Accounts Trainee, Tax and Accounts Trainee, Accounting Technician Apprentice, and School Leaver Accountant, will also be considered for this role

Aureos are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work in Colchester to form part of the Commercial team. The Quantity Surveyor plays an integral part in delivering exceptional commercial results. Core responsibilities encompass project delivery, commercial reporting and maximising profit. We work collaboratively with our customers to deliver critical national infrastructure projects across the UK’s energy network. Our goals are to: – Grow: turnover, margin and customer satisfaction – Improve: operational delivery, reliability and outcomes – Sustain: our people, communities and the environment Aureos Action Agenda – Unleashing our potential, a business-wide strategy focusing on seven key priorities: – Sustainable innovation: Embedding sustainable improvements with an aim to be net zero – Structure and Governance: Through monthly Performance review meetings and clear delegation of authority – Business Development and Customer Relationship Management: Growing into new markets and developing relationships and strategies with new and existing customers – Safety, Health and Wellbeing: implementing tiers of H&S management and bring the operational input to the fore – People and inclusion: With specific training and succession planning – Operational effectiveness: Enhancing our capabilities and strengthening the existing core of the business – Digitisation: Through an internal Programme Management office, lean tools, and digital platforms. With sustainable growth in mind, our Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assisting the commercial team in completing and maintaining well organised records, contribution to the timely production of applications for payment and accurate project reporting. Job Content Primary tasks and duties: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will assist the commercial team in providing support to the contract delivery team to ensure the profitability, cash management, cost control and accurate reporting of all schemes. Your role will require you to: – Input into the application and credit control processes – Understanding of income forecast and pricing of variations – Understanding of the change control system – Understanding of project risk – Understanding of the production of CVRs – Understanding of CTC – Understanding the production of forecasting data – Understanding the costing process – Understanding the management of the full sub-contract cycle and input into sub-contract documentation – Assisting with weekly cost to complete/budget reviews with the contract delivery teams. – Upload documentation as and when necessary, in line with business requirements – Review weekly site records including allocation sheets and site diaries. – Attend project progress meetings. – Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial performance reports – Gain experience outside of the commercial function to better understand the role of the business and the quantity surveyor within the business. Secondary tasks and duties: We operate a team ethos across the Energy Business Unit and strive to assist colleagues in the execution of their duties where this is appropriate and brings added value. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the following in this respect: ● Ensure that the group commercial policies are adhered to and that the requirements of legislation are met ● Manage commercial performance against business targets and KPI’s ● Working with the commercial and operational teams to strive for continuous improvement ● Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice across the client base ● Assisting with the use of key lean tools to drive efficiencies and reduce waste ● Encourage, support and assist with the delivery of successful collaborative planning with the contract delivery teams ● Commitment to their own professional development, and that of others across the Business Unit ● Other tasks appropriate to the role of Quantity Surveyor, as identified by the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor Expectations Targets for the Quantity Surveyor will be set and reviewed on a 6 monthly basis, aligned with the responsibilities and behaviours listed within this job description. The section below will be used to record key targets, which will align with Performance Reviews undertaken via the current Group process. The Quantity Surveyor is expected to: ● Contribute to the timely achievement of forecast figures for turnover, profit and income ● Contribute to timely production of accurate internal accounts and internal/external reports/audits ● Contribute to timely production of accurate cost and forecasting information ● Contribute to change control system ● Contribute to prompt placement and payment of sub-contracts. Maintenance of sub-contract KPI reports ● Maintain Professional Development Log Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential: Degree educated or HND/HNC equivalent. Working towards Professional Qualification Desirable: Driving license Knowledge Essential: Suitable post degree experience working in contracting commercial department preferably within the energy industry Knowledge of and ability to interpret construction industry conditions of contract Desirable: N/A Skills and abilities Essential: Proficient in Microsoft packages (Excel) Desirable: N/A In return you will receive • Generous Salary, • 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday, • Pension, • Learning & Development opportunities, • Assistance and Wellbeing support Equal opportunities Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

MS690 - Buyer Location: Colchester Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE Overview: First Military Recruitment are seeking an experienced Buyer on behalf of our client, a well-established international supplier of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts to heavy industrial sectors across the globe. The company has been delivering high-quality MRO components sourced from European and North American manufacturers to clients in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and South America for over four decades. This role includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, handling purchase orders, and supporting the supply chain process from vendor selection to delivery. Candidates from an ex-military background are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered. Key Responsibilities: Research and engage with potential new vendors. Obtain and evaluate pricing from multiple suppliers. Negotiate prices and terms of business with vendors. Prepare customer quotations. Place and manage purchase orders. Monitor order progress to meet customer delivery timelines. Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries. Manage supplier relationships (SRM) and customer communications (CRM). Provide general customer service support as required. Qualifications: Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics is preferred. Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented approach. Confident communicator with excellent telephone and written skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Willingness to learn about international trade and the MRO industry. Technical knowledge or foreign language skills (e.g., German, Italian, or Arabic) are beneficial but not essential. Own transport is essential due to the office location

International Sales Account Manager LOCATION Colchester, Essex - 100% Office-based THE COMPANY Our client is a growing international procurement and supply chain business, providing sourcing and purchasing solutions to customers operating across the engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced commercial team where you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, source specialist products from global suppliers and deliver outstanding customer service to industrial clients worldwide. THE JOB As a Sales Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete procurement process, from customer enquiry through to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments, you will deliver commercially competitive procurement solutions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service and ensuring projects are delivered on time. Key Responsibilities: Source products from UK and international suppliers Build and develop long-term supplier and customer relationships Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers Manage purchase orders through to successful completion Analyse technical customer requirements and identify suitable sourcing solutions Challenge supplier pricing to maximise value and profitability Provide technical and commercial support to customers and suppliers Work closely with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure excellent customer service Ensure compliance with customer specifications, procurement procedures and quality standards Monitor supplier performance and maintain high levels of service delivery Achieve individual KPIs, procurement targets and sales objectives Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation CANDIDATE PROFILE Fluent English Previous experience in Sales, Account Managing or Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Strategic Sourcing but all experiences in work will be considered Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills Strong commercial awareness Outstanding organisational and time management abilities Ability to manage multiple quotations, orders and deadlines simultaneously Excellent verbal and written communication skills Professional telephone manner High attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment SALARY & BENEFITS £30,000 salary - £35,000 Performance-related bonus opportunities * Company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Flexible working arrangements, Ongoing professional development and training, Career progression opportunities, Supportive and collaborative team culture, Opportunity to work with global suppliers and international customers APPLY NOW If you're looking to advance your international career, please submit your CV ! CONTACT Jonathan Grimes

Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer – Colchester Location: Colchester Salary: £40,000–£46,000 per annum + 1 in 4 Call Out (Up to £46,000 for engineers with OFTEC/Oil qualifications) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer to cover the Colchester area. This role involves carrying out servicing, fault finding, and repairs within private residential properties. You will typically complete 6–8 jobs per day, delivering a high standard of workmanship and exceptional customer service. You will also liaise with major insurance providers when required. Key Responsibilities Service, diagnose faults, and repair domestic gas boilers and heating systems. Carry out repairs safely and efficiently in private residential properties. Complete 6–8 jobs per day while maintaining a high standard of work. Deliver excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers. Complete all job reports and documentation accurately. Ensure all work complies with current Gas Safe regulations and industry standards. Communicate effectively with customers, office staff, and insurance providers where required. Requirements Valid domestic gas qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, and CKR1 (essential). OFTEC/Oil qualifications are advantageous and attract the higher salary band. Minimum of 3 years' experience in domestic gas service and breakdown work. Full UK Driving Licence. Clean DBS. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and manage your own workload. Benefits Competitive salary of £40,000–£46,000. 1 in 4 call-out rota. Private pension. Ongoing training and professional development. Company-funded training courses to support career progression. * Supportive team environment with opportunities for long-term development. If you're an experienced Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the Colchester area, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, and a member of the MarkMay team will be in touch