Position Overview: As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of high-profile hotel fit-out projects. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. This is a hands-on role that requires a results-driven leader with strong organisational and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage hotel fit-out projects from inception to completion. Develop, manage, and adjust project programmes to ensure timely delivery. Work closely with architects, interior designers, and contractors to achieve project goals. Oversee budget management, cost control, and resource allocation. Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, and building regulations. Handle multiple projects simultaneously, often working to strict deadlines. Regularly communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders. Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment. Manage and resolve project-related issues promptly to avoid delays. Oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle, ensuring client satisfaction. Requirements: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management, specifically in hotel fit-out or high-end interior fit-outs. Proven ability to manage projects within tight deadlines and high-pressure environments. Expertise in developing and maintaining detailed project programmes and schedules. Strong knowledge of the construction and fit-out process, especially for the hospitality sector. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with clients and project teams. Familiarity with relevant project management tools/software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.). PMP, Prince2, or similar certification is a plus. Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance bonuses. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Working on high-profile, luxury hotel projects. Collaborative and innovative work environment. How to Apply: If you are a motivated Project Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional hotel fit-outs, we’d love to hear from you.
The role You’ll be responsible for cultivating richer audience connections with the nation’s forests in the district, leading our marketing and communications team, creating a district marketing and communications strategy, promoting our offer, and telling our story in effective ways and through a variety of different sources. Leadership Lead and inspire the marketing and communications team. Our marketing and communications team currently consists of three marketing and communications officers, one communications officer, a multimedia officer and two business support officers. Monitor and report on evaluation of all campaigns, and be responsible for expenditure relating to marketing and communications. Marketing Lead marketing activity, using market insight, to tell our story and grow our business priorities and improve our income returns. Use data to better understand and reach new and existing audiences. To manage and develop plans for the district’s marketing activity. Communications Grow our reputation as caring custodians of the nation’s forests. Lead proactive communications with District staff and partners to promote and enhance Forestry England’s reputation with local stakeholders, communities and visiting public as leaders in land and visitor management. Monitor and anticipate communication activity that may impact on our reputation and design communications plan to mitigate the impact. Be an active member of the District’s Operations Team and advise them where communications can be used to limit business risks or improve income returns. Provide professional communications advice to senior management and wider district colleagues on issues and reputation, including positioning with the media and external stakeholders. Lead design of internal communication activity that distributes consistent messages and profiles positive work of all staff. Raise awareness and understanding of sustainable forestry, developing insight-led behaviour change campaigns. Lead the district’s contributions to national communications and marketing campaigns. Ensure effective use of our complaints process. Stakeholder Management Lead on stakeholder engagement by developing our communications and consultation approach around forest operations and plans to build support from visitors, local communities and other key stakeholders. Advise and assist colleagues when dealing with issues management and stakeholder groups. Engagement Lead on our Active Forests programme in the district to increase the number and frequency of people being active in our forests. Advise and assist colleagues on issues management and stakeholder groups. General Plan and deliver according to a yearly budget. Work within and as part of the wider district recreation and engagement team to plan campaigns and initiatives collaboratively. Person specification Essential Professional and Technical experience Experience of building strategic communication and marketing plans to enhance corporate objectives. Experience of handling media enquiries and using media outlets positively to promote work of the organisation and its staff. Experience of designing and implementing marketing campaigns to promote the products and services of the organisation. Experience of commissioning and managing marketing and public relations consultants. Experience of team leadership and staff management. Strong management and leadership skills. The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally). Proven ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workloads. Desirable Professional and Technical experience Experience of budget and staff resource planning and monitoring. Experience of working in partnership across organisations for mutual benefit. Educated to degree level. A relevant professional qualification or a significant level of experience in marketing and communications. Please note: this post can be based either at Exeter, Devon or Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! OTE approx £35,000-£43,000 Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We’re a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. We’re buzzing to be opening our tenth Yard Sale Pizza in Tottenham this March, bringing our award-winning handmade, hand-delivered pizzas to the neighbourhood! We’ll be serving up London’s ultimate delivery pizza, all delivered by our amazing team of drivers through our in-house delivery service, with around 20 seats for dine-in customers. What will I be doing? - Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment. - You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site. - Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team! - You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service. - Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged. - Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures. - Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards. - You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs. - Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? - Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza! - Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven. - A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills. - Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail. - Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: - Competitive Hourly Rates. - Full time hours - around 40 per week. - Paid overtime. - Holiday paid in days off or in cash. - Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s. - Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company. - Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends. - Staff parties throughout the year. - Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Are you looking to kick-start a new career in health & safety? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, Step 1 - IOSH - Managing Safely Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. Step 2 - NEBOSH Now you will decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. Step 3 - Risk Assessments You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate). Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1099, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees.
Bee Security Group is seeking a proactive Security Manager to oversee security operations at our Birmingham location. This role requires managing a team of security personnel, ensuring the safety and security of our clients and their assets. Key responsibilities include developing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative or managerial role. Join us in maintaining a secure environment for all. The successful candidate shall earn 20.14 p/h and work at least 37.5 hours per week.
The Team At ITelegant Software Services Ltd, our Management Consulting team specializes in delivering strategic insights that empower our clients to transform their businesses. Working at the intersection of business and technology, we focus on solutions that drive growth, shape operating models for the future, and improve efficiency. This is where your expertise in strategy will meet real-world challenges, guiding global clients to achieve impactful outcomes. Why This Role? We’re looking for a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex business problems. As a Management Consultant you’ll have the unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and decision-makers across various sectors. Your work will shape operational improvements, influence product and service offerings, and support high-level strategic initiatives that lead to measurable growth. What’s In It for You? - Direct Impact on Strategy: Work on high-impact projects that directly influence our clients’ strategies and operations. - Ethical and Responsible Consulting: Gain a reputation as a trusted consultant who prioritizes sustainable, ethical solutions. - Collaboration with Leadership:Partner closely with key stakeholders and industry experts to develop insights that drive transformation. Key Responsibilities - Partner with senior leadership across different geographies to design, implement, and lead strategic initiatives that align with clients’ business objectives. - Develop strategic roadmaps and recommendations that focus on operational efficiency and long-term success. - Leverage industry insights and key performance metrics to provide clients with actionable recommendations. - Perform rapid assessments of clients’ current states, identifying key improvement areas and offering transformative solutions. - Bring fresh, creative perspectives to client engagements, informed by the latest trends and technological advancements. - Create detailed project plans, manage risks, and ensure smooth execution of initiatives within timelines and budgets. - Engage and align with diverse stakeholders to foster collaboration and shared vision across projects. - Apply project management expertise to monitor progress, track KPIs, and ensure successful project delivery. - Lead change management efforts by understanding stakeholder needs and facilitating a smooth adoption of new strategies. What We’re Looking For - Educational Background: BBA, MBA, MIM, MS, or related degree in business or management. - Relevant Experience:Experience in Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, or Operations Strategy is advantageous. - Strategic Mindset:Capable of crafting data-driven, impactful strategies that address dynamic client challenges. - Problem Solving: Adept at breaking down complex, unstructured problems and translating them into practical solutions. - Communication and Presentation:Skilled at presenting insights in a clear, compelling way for key stakeholders. - -Analytical and Outcome-Focused: A detail-oriented approach with a focus on achieving measurable results. - Client Relationship Skills: Ability to develop and deepen client relationships, building trust and ensuring project success. If you’re ready to drive meaningful change, partner with leaders, and contribute to our clients’ success, we’d love to welcome you to ITelegant Software Services Ltd. Join us and help shape the future of business transformation!
About Us H&J Martin Construction provide high quality construction services across the UK & Ireland. With an impressive portfolio of some iconic buildings across the province, we focus on innovation and collaboration to achieve results. Role Overview As a Site Manager, you will oversee the construction of projects from conception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest quality, safely, on time and to projected profit levels What you'll do - Take ownership of Site Health and Safety ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Regulations, and that policies and procedures are implemented throughout the operations. - Using an effective leadership style you will ensure all functions within the project are managed and operating to agreed objectives and targets, leading to the completion of the project to the tendered level of profitability as a minimum. - Liaise with the client on site and represent the Company at progress meetings. - Liaise with all external bodies, statutory authorities and key stakeholders, portraying a professional and positive image at all times. - Ensure overall client and external body satisfaction with construction process and end product - Ensure the project is on or ahead of programme at all times, and with the support of project commercial staff ensure that no contractual disputes arise. - Manage risk and opportunity effectively throughout the project. - Play a part in the selection of the correct supply chain, and then manage this supply chain effectively to deliver the project. - Management of Project Quality on a daily basis, ensuring that works are always delivered to the highest standard and in compliance with project specifications and relevant best practice guides - Ensure all Quality Management is adequately recorded in line with Quality Management Plan. - Review RAMS issued by sub-contractors. - Material take-offs for orders for labour only contractors. - Provide micro programmes/period ‘look aheads’ to ensure detailed project monitoring. - Raise Technical queries and issue to consultants. - Contribute to the progress reports with senior management. - Champion the use of IT and software to achieve objectives - With the support of Senior Management, ensure that the key roles are staffed with people who can effectively undertake their roles, ensuring that their roles are clearly defined and understood and that all personnel are motivated and managed to achieve the business’s objectives. - With the support of Senior Management and commercial staff, ensure that good relations with suppliers are established and maintained so that the most favourable deals are facilitated. - Keep an accurate record of site activities throughout the project What you'll bring - Extensive experience in the management of Construction projects. - Chartered CIOB Membership or progressing towards this. - Experience of delivering residential schemes to NHBC Best Practice standards or equivalent (such as ICW or Global Homes). - Experience of delivering schemes to Choice Housing Design Guide - A positive awareness of the Commercial Management of site issues - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (5-day SMSTS) - CSR/CSCS Qualification or equivalent - Relevant experience of client and end user engagement - Scaffold inspection training - Temporary works training - Qualified first aider What we offer - Competitive Salary - Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with service and ability to purchase additional days each year - Car Allowance and Fuel Card - Discretionary Bonus Scheme - Private Medical Insurance - Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme - Company EV Scheme - Life Assurance Plan - Health Cash Plan providing money off dental, optical, physiotherapy and other health and wellbeing services - Ongoing Health and Wellbeing activities including free annual health checks - Occupational Sick Pay - Paid membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body - Gym Membership discount, plus use of our Company gym at head office - Cycle to Work Scheme We would like to make the application process as smooth as possible so please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support and we will do what we can to help. We wish you every success with your application. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER
Data Collection & Analysis: Gather data on consumer demographics, preferences, needs, and purchasing habits through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and data analysis tools. Market Trends Identification: Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry changes to identify potential market opportunities or risks. Report Generation: Develop detailed reports that provide insights into market conditions, sales, and customer behavior to guide business decisions. Data Visualization & Presentation: Utilize statistical tools and software to interpret data, create data visualizations, and present findings to management in a clear, actionable format. Customer Insights Development: Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to translate customer feedback and market insights into product or service improvements. Forecasting & Strategy Support: Conduct forecasting and predictive analysis to support long-term strategic planning and decision-making.
Are you a skilled and organised engineering professional ready to make a substantial impact in a growing organization? We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join our team, playing a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. The prospective applicant needs to demonstrate the following: · To Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and detailed timelines, coordinating resources effectively to ensure milestones are met with efficiency. · To track and control project costs, working closely with finance on accurate forecasts and identifying cost-saving opportunities to align with budget goals. · To ensure adherence to regulatory standards, company policies, and safety protocols, conducting regular quality checks and audits to maintain design and specification compliance. · To serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and suppliers, providing timely project updates and maintaining alignment with all stakeholders’ expectations. · To act as a technical resource throughout construction and commissioning, offering expert guidance and approving contractor work to ensure specification compliance. · To identify and document potential project risks, developing mitigation strategies proactively, while maintaining comprehensive “as-built” drawings, project reports, and handover documentation. · To collaborate on resource planning, optimising materials, labor, and equipment usage, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives for safety and efficiency. Skills, experience, and qualification required for the role. · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering · Proven experience in project management within a relevant industry. · Strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills. · Proficiency in project management · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction. Experience in the similar role for 2 years is desirable. If you’re a results-driven Project Engineer ready for a dynamic and impactful role, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, detailing your experience and qualifications. Hour: 37.5 Hours per/week
The Role Asset Management IFA Client Services/ Client Administrator/ Retail Client Operations – Surrey based (1-year’s Operations experience) Martis Search are representing a Surrey based Asset Management company to hire a permanent “Asset Management IFA Client Services/ Client Administrator/ Retail Client Operations.” In-our-opinion, they are one of the best boutique Asset Managers to work for in the UK. In essence you will be fully responsible for the end-to-end Client Operations support process. For example, the majority of their external clients for this side of this business are “Independent Financial Advisors”(IFA’s) and Retail clients, both sets of clients are all based in the UK (with an 80:20 % split heavily in favour of IFA clients). The IFA’s will bring in and introduce their book of Retail clients to the company’s Investment platform and the team are now supporting a brand new asset class called MPS (Managed Portfolio Services). So, the person will have daily contact on the phone, email etc with the IFA’s and Retail Clients. The role is really broad and varied and covers: Processing of new business/ Client Onboarding (and closing of new accounts for reasons such as bereavement, moving to an fund) Transfers In, Transfers Out. Client Services (answering all related queries directly with the clients on the phone, or email, or post for example relating to their investments, Client Onboarding, Client Offboarding, Bereavements, Transfers In, or Transfers Out). Managing external Transfer Agent. Administrative duties - including opening post, allocating work, managing queries. Cash & Stock Reconciliations. Maintenance of client records. Preparation and sending out of welcome letters and packs. Client Money/ CASS processing. Working closely with key internal stakeholders such as Sales/ Relationship Management, Risk, Finance & Compliance. Related Project Management. The successful incumbent will process and administer the firm’s Fund Manager’s business in a timely and accurate manner. They will monitor, oversee and process funds business on their internal/external platforms. The company have a very healthy track-record and $ AUM to match. You must either be from an Asset Management, or Wealth Management background and have a minimum of 2-3 of the tasks responsibilities above and having worked within IFA Wealth Management Operations (with the willingness and aptitude to learn more and take on more responsibilities within the Operations role). The company offer a hybrid mix of working-from-home and also in-the-office, but for the initial first three months you will be expected to go into the office full-time for on-the-job training. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to work for a very successful Asset Management company and the firm is truly invested in career progression (i.e. after a period of time to potentially become an Operations Supervisor, or Manager, or move into another department such as Risk, Compliance, or Sales) and they also offer study support, i.e. IOC, IMC, CFA, or even Excel, VBA, or Python courses. As this role is client facing, you will need to have a genuine “customer focused” approach, be a genuine people person and “go-getter” with good interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written form (i.e. sending out accurate emails and letters every day). In addition, having an aptitude with numbers and Excel is really important. Lastly, you need to take ownership of all queries, both big, or small and be proud and “dedication to excellence” to follow-up every customers query, know when to escalate to management etc. About you: Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills. Collaborative Team player Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. Good problem solving skills Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Good administrative and personal organisational skills Good numeracy skills Good IT skills / ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel Salary £27,000 k pa - £30,000 k pa (dependent on experience), plus very good benefits.
Plus annual bonus up to 10% The Customer Services Manager is responsible for managing a high level of administrative support services, from initial contact through to the end of the contract terms. The Customer Services manager will manage and contribute to projects and changes effecting the customer services environment, as defined by the Chief Operating Officer and/or business/regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities & Duties Recruit, manage, train and develop a customer services advisers, team administrators and team leaders. Regularly assesses the performance and behavioural competencies of team members, identifying training needs and creating development plans. Sets and reviews progress against objectives Develop, implement, maintain and monitor service level standards. Develop and maintain quality controls. Review, improve, streamline and implement administration processes, procedures and system. Procedures being up-to-date and fit for purpose. Reviews and manages complaints Monitors and manages escalated calls and quality reviews. Works within agreed process and payment authority levels. Provides monthly MI reports to senior management. Provides statistical reporting to HMRC. Monitors and manages the Customer Service Risk Register About you You will have a strong background in Customer Service Management with experience of managing teams. Extensive performance management experience, coaching and development Ideally a background within a financial services environment with a good understanding of FCA regulation Hours of work Monday to Friday 35 hours per week (no weekends/no bank holidays)
AACS Limited has been an established family business for over 30 years, delivering the best expertise within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Sector across the North East and beyond. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and driven individual to fill the role of a Projects Manager, to support the established team to provide our customers with the highest standards of designing, planning and installation of new projects. As part of the AACS Limited you can expect to work alongside a friendly and supportive close-knit team within the office environment and to lead and inspire the next generation of Air Conditioning Engineers. You will play a key role in a robust family business, where your suggestions are welcome and listened to. Role: The Projects Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the service delivered is fully in accordance with the Customers’ requirements and specifications. The Sales and Project Manager shall be technically qualified, experienced in managing both small- and large-scale installation projects from dealing with customers’ enquiries in an efficient and friendly manner face to face, via telephone or e-mail. Pricing and preparation of sales quotations, ordering installation equipment, creating risk and method statements in line with the site requitements for each project and creating commissioning packs. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, by surveying, designing, pricing, organising and running installation projects within Air Conditioning and Ventilation. Team Leadership: Lead and oversee installation, servicing and maintenance teams to deliver project objectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the teams. Budget Management: Prepare project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure projects are completed within financial constraints. Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns, providing updates, including dealing with the coordination of workforce and sub-contractors by attending site meetings with the client. Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to ensure minimal disruption to project progress. Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle, ensuring all work meets industry and company standards. Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports, including project status, risks, and financial health, for senior management. Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with health and safety regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices.
Job Summary: We have been exclusively retained by one of our prominent clients to support in selection for an Assistant Company Secretary. This vital role encompasses a blend of corporate governance responsibilities and office administration functions. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining statutory records, ensuring the company’s full compliance with regulatory frameworks, and providing essential administrative support to the board. This position is instrumental in ensuring that all governance protocols, legal requirements, and office operations are managed seamlessly, contributing to both the strategic direction and daily operational efficiency of the organization. Key Responsibilities: · Assist the Company Secretary in providing governance support to the board of directors, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards and internal regulations. · Organize and manage board meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and ensure that all action points are followed up. Maintain communication between board members and senior management. · Maintain and update statutory registers and records, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure proper documentation of company activities and resolutions. · Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory filings, including annual reports and submissions to government authorities (e.g., Companies House). Assist in the preparation of compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders. · Prepare and submit all necessary statutory documents to regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timely filing to avoid non-compliance penalties. · Liaise with external regulatory bodies, auditors, and legal advisors to facilitate accurate reporting and governance activities. Ensure clear communication between all stakeholders on governance and compliance matters. · Oversee general office administration tasks including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining office supplies. Provide administrative support to board members and the management team. · Assist in the onboarding and training of new board members. Ensure they are familiarized with their governance responsibilities, statutory duties, and internal processes. · Assist in identifying governance risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s legal standing and corporate reputation. Qualifications and Skills: · Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a closely related field. · 2-3 years of proven experience in a office management, company secretarial role or within corporate governance, with a strong track record of delivering effective governance support. · Ability to ensure compliance and governance excellence. · Exceptional organizational skills, with a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all governance-related tasks. · Proficiency in company secretarial software and related office tools, ensuring efficient management of statutory records and compliance documentation. · Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling effective liaison with board members, senior management, and external stakeholders. · Demonstrated capacity to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and maintain a high degree of integrity in all dealings. · Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and ensure timely completion of projects. What We Offer: · Competitive salary and benefits package. · Opportunities for career development and growth. · A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
The Care Coordinator will work as part of the care management team and will manage a caseload of clients under the supervision of the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth delivery of their care packages. The Care Coordinator will liaise with clients, their families or representatives, and community services in order to provide effective and well-managed care. They will be part of setting the high standard of care that we expect across the Company and will support care workers in their role. The Care Coordinator will be working closely with the Registered Manager and two other Care Coordinators. You will need to communicate effectively with your colleagues to ensure that all duties are completed accurately and efficiently. Job description Job Title: Care Coordinator Reports to: Registered Manager Duties and responsibilities Maintain full and complete knowledge of the clients: their care needs; care plans; assessments; schedule of care; regular carers. Maintain up to date care plans, risk assessments and client details. Attend meetings with clients, their families and/or representatives as required. Coordinate with local community teams (e.g. GPs, District Nurses, OTs) to support a holistic approach to care. Provide care, when required, to the standards expected of the Company. Quality assurance in the workplace. Care workers Support care workers in their role as required. Share in the mentoring responsibilities of new care workers. Assist with the training and supervision of care workers. Administrative Respond to emails in an effective and timely manner. Competency on Malinko scheduling software (our client management software – training provided). Competency on the Oncare (our digital care records software – training provided). Record phone calls on the phone log. Have full knowledge and understanding of the Company policies and procedures. Attend staff meetings and mandatory training Support the Registered Manager with ad hoc duties as required. Share the out of hour’s on-call duties (additional remuneration provided). Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour Benefits: Company pension Referral programme Work from home Work days: Monday to Friday
The Development Manager – Health & Wellbeing, will be responsible for the management, development, and delivery of a comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes, primarily focused on NHS health checks and linked to the priorities of Sefton Council (through Active Sefton) and identified project partners. These include universal and targeted Public Health commissioned services. The role will be managing the team who deliver our commissioned services – specifically focused on NHS health checks. This will involve overall management and oversight of the NHS Health Check Programme, including ensuring all administration and reporting is completed in line with requirements and protocols. It will ensure the programme complies with Procurement rules, as well as adhering to GDPR rules and establishing data sharing agreements. It will also develop partnership work with primary care, connecting with PCN’s to promote NHS Health Check Programme, as well as other Active Sefton services to support patients through signposting, including supporting adult weight management, GP referral and other health interventions. The Development Manager – Health & Wellbeing will manage resource and develop programme in line with service demand – target areas to address health inequalities and support high risk groups access services.
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Manager to join our growing team. As a crucial part of our finance department, the Accounts Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the company, managing key client accounts, and driving financial planning and strategies. Key Responsibilities: 1. Oversee daily accounting operations and accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and reconciliations. Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. 2. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. 3. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and management accounts. 4. Act as the primary contact for client accounts, ensuring smooth invoicing, collections, and relationship management. 5. Ensure adherence to financial regulations and implement internal controls to minimize risks. 6. Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering continuous improvement and operational efficiency. 7. Develop financial strategies to drive growth, analyse trends, and provide insights to support decision-making. 8. Prepare and present financial reports, offering detailed analysis to guide senior management in business planning. Qualifications and Skills: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred. 2. Proven experience (8+ years) in accounting, finance, or a similar role. 3. Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and accounting principles. 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage client relationships. 5. Proficient in accounting software Xero (preferred), Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
Job description We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Main Responsibilities: Delivery of After School Provision - To lead, manage and deliver quality childcare provision in a safe, fun and learning environment, to lead the Playworker team to fulfil the aims and vision of Beams of Light. - To manage, lead and motivate a team of playworkers to the deliver safe, creative and stimulating play activities to meet the needs of children aged between 3 and 11 years of age. - To endeavour to meet the individual needs of all the children attending the club and to provide a warm and caring environment. - Supervise children in all aspects of their play, indoors and outdoors, on and off site (including external trips). - Develop positive relationships with children and meet their individual needs. - Provide full care for the children including delivery of children to school, collection from school and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers. - Act as Key worker and ensure all staff complete EYFS learning journeys competently. - Administer First Aid as appropriate. - Maintain a safe and secure environment by carrying out safety checks and report problems and risks to the centre manager and premises officer. As agreed with the centre manager to ensure day to day maintenance is upheld. - Prepare healthy snacks in accordance with the settings healthy eating policy and meet the required standards of hygiene, health & safety. - Establish good relationships with parents and the local school encouraging two-way communication, feedback and dealing with complaints. - Undertake cleaning and tidying duties and ensure rotas are adhered to. - Ensure equality and diversity is encouraged and observed by all playworkers and children attending the setting. Management and Administration - Lead staff meetings ensuring every member of the team has an equal voice to put forward ideas for activities, trips, themed days, fundraising events, and service improvement. - Undertake administration duties to support the management committee including staff appraisal, disciplinaries, performance reviews, record keeping and petty cash control. - To effectively manage the occupancy levels of the after school club, managing the registers, waiting list and offering childcare places. Promoting and marketing Beams of Light effectively to maintain occupancy. - Be aware of all up to date Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity practices and put into practice within the setting. - To act as the SENCO lead when the centre manager is not present. - To act as the Child Protection lead when the centre manager is not present. - To ensure all fire and safety checks are completed daily and ensure practice fire drills are rehearsed on a regular basis. - To ensure that adequate standards of hygiene are maintained throughout the after school club. - Develop professional working relationships with the school, all relevant professionals and authorities including the local authority and Ofsted - Maintain all records relating to the management of the setting ensuring confidentiality and data protection of the children, families, staff and committee. - Undertake training as required by the organisation or registering authority and contribute to professional development. - Ensure all staff complete mandatory training and that staff are encouraged to keep a reflective portfolio. - Be part of the recruitment team and ensure new staff receive a thorough and welcoming induction. - Work within agreed policies and guidelines and work within an equal opportunities framework. Ensure the setting is kept up to date with new legislation and guidance on managing an after school care setting, Ofsted and charity commission legislation. Qualification preference: Safeguarding training/ Child Protection First Aid Training Health and Safety Food Hygiene Salary - £18 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Magdalen Road, London (Beatrix Potter School) Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Employed Weekly hours - 15 hours per week Operates - from 2:45pm to 6pm daily - Term Time Only Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close the adverts early for example, where we received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. Job Type: Part-time Pay: £18.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: DBS (preferred) Safeguarding Certificate (preferred) Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 14/10/2024
As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role supporting the homes Manager with the day-to-day operational running of the home, using your creativity, knowledge and integrity to guide, motivate and coach our Support Workers to achieve and maintain the highest standards when delivering care to our young people. Working in a challenging environment where no two days are the same, we are seeking a resilient individual with in-depth knowledge of working with young people whose needs are often complex: building positive relationships through patience and understanding. The role requires a dynamic individual with the ability to apply their previous knowledge and experience of children’s residential service, to ensure that Family First Care Services continues to enhance the lives of our young people whilst providing a progressive environment for their team. You will be required to demonstrate practical leadership skills, expert communication and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment, whilst following all current legislations and Family First Care Services own policies and procedures. If you are an inspirational leader, able to support, motivate and develop your team and the young people within our homes we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities - Working closely with the Management team and outside - agencies to ensure the young people receive the best possible care. - Working with all levels of the Staff Team providing supervision, ongoing training and leading shifts when required. - Develop and update a range of paperwork, including Care Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments. - Running the home in the absence of the Registered Manager. - Build trusting and lasting relationships with young people offering them unconditional dignity and respect. - Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping. - Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young people and reviewing/recording any amendments to identified needs. - Provide encouragement to all young people to work towards achieving their goals. - Provide security and safety to young people. - Actively contributing to the development of the team. Experience or Qualifications Required - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent within Children & Young People. Willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare. - Experience working with children/young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least three years - Experience in a supervisory capacity as a Senior or Deputy Manager for at least one year. - Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to disseminate information. - Experience of leading staff and decision making in a residential setting to ensure the best care for our young people, including staff reviews, supervision and professional development. - Ability to deal with conflict/crisis situations effectively and in a therapeutic manner when managing both young people and staff. - Flexible and responsive in order to meet the needs of our young people which can change day to day. - A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others. - A strong team player. - Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements. - Resilience to keep going at difficult times and to ask for support if needed. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Computer literacy and an eye for detail. What We Offer - Salary up to £35,000 per annum - Full Time, Permanent - 28 days annual leave - Pension scheme
Duties and Responsibilities: · Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. · Generate leads through networking, cold calling, attending industry events, and leveraging social media. · Schedule and assign cleaning duties to staff members. · Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness and adherence to health and safety standards. · Provide ongoing training and support to existing staff to improve efficiency and effectiveness. · Coordinate with IT support for troubleshooting and maintenance of office technology. · Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels. · Order cleaning supplies and equipment as needed, while adhering to budget constraints. · Develop and manage the cleaning department budget, ensuring cost-effective operations. · Conduct risk assessments and implement safety protocols to minimize hazards. · Handle any complaints or issues related to cleaning services promptly and professionally. · Maintain records of cleaning schedules, staff performance, and inventory usage. · Implement quality control measures to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained. · Gather feedback from staff and management to improve cleaning services. Skills/Qualification and Experience: · Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively. · Strong attention to detail to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained. · Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. · Proficiency in using cleaning equipment and understanding cleaning chemicals and their proper usage. · Familiarity with the cleaning industry, including best practices, equipment, and product.
JOB PURPOSE Take control and responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of the bar Ensure facilities are maintained to the standards required Ensure all employees receive regular training and are able to diversely work in all areas. Ensure all staff training meet statutory requirements, to update their skills and knowledge and to meet their own personal development needs. Participate in guest activities that promotes the our product and its services. Ensure that Guests and Colleguees safety is always number one priority Aid and assist guests throughout their time with us in a friendly and professional manner. Ensure that the bar team provide guests with a warm welcome and greet all guests. Ensure that the given service provided goes over and beyond the expected standard of service. Deliver Magic Moments to make a guest’s day. Encouarge the team to work flexibly, which will develop their knowledge, assist in the event of absence cover, and allow service standards to be maintained. Assist in producing a training plan, action the training and evaluiate to ensure that the training is relevant and achieves the required outcome. Assist the General manager to carry out departmental appraisal reviews in a timely and appropriate manner. Ensure that every operational and supervisory employee receives the equivalent of one hours development per week (48 hours per annum). This is to be recorded in the individual training records. Identify employees with the potential to develop within the business and agree a development plan with them to utilise their skills/knowledge and aid in their personal growth. Support any training programs, including the NVQ award. Ensure that the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximise revenue and the service provided. Create a team environment which promotes good employee morale and pride in the bar/restaurant. Formulate departmental training plans in order to identify skills required by team members to meet bar and individual objectives. Provide continious recorded traning for staff. Orgainise suppliers to train employees as needed. Lead and motivate staff in order to encourage and obtain maximum commitment. Review the performance of all your team at least every six months, using company guidelines. Ensure that every employee receives induction training on their first day of employment. Ensure the whole team is aware of liquor legislation and receives food hygiene traning relevant to their position. Control payroll by ensuring the control of overtime, recruitment, casual labour, sickness etc Ensure the team undertand the areas and steps where they can maximise guest satisfaction at every ‘touch point’. Ensure the routine maintenance is carried out in your areas of responsibility, reporting any damage, wear and tear. Set up and orgainse ongoing cleaning schedules. Produce and update departmental risk assessments and train the team against them. Ensure the assessments are reviewed in the event of an incident occuring. Ensure the team maintain the bar/restaurnt l, collect any litter, remove/report hazards. To be fully conservant with the Bar/Resraurantl Policy on; Fire & Evacuation Security procedures Health and safety policy Personnel and training procedures Comply with statutory and legal requirements for fire, health and safety, hygiene, liquor licensing, disability and employment laws and ensure that all members of your team are trained accordingly. Carry out daily Health and Safety Audits Ensure compliance throughout the department. Be responsible for your own personal development at work and strive to be the best in what you do, taking care and pride in your work. Participate in your annual review dicussion and any subsequent conversations to review performance and objectives. BUSINESS IMPACT/RESULTS Responsible for driving the team by Leading them to deliver the Food and Service expectatiations. Motivating staff on a daily basis to create a friendly and warm environment in order to retain staff and generate effective team work Build business and develop repeat diners, especially from the local community and making the restaurant and bar a ‘first choice’ for dining experience in the local area. Ensure achievement of budgeted profitability of the Bar. Develop a cohesive and well trained team who are able to provide superior guest service and maximise revenue. Maximise the service opportunities for guests to ensure return visits. Coach and lead the team in such a manner that our guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return. Positively approach all sales opportunities in order to maximise revenue. Ensure staff are sales and standards focused. Assist the General Manager in developing food and drink packages/promotions to encourage business and build the reputation in the local business and leisure markets. Control all glass and bar supplies stocks and levels Assist in weekly stock Takes and ensure beverage cost of sales are in line with budgeted figures. Have minimal guest complaints received for food, beverage and service issues. CREATIVITY An eye for detail and attention to detail is required at all times. Encourage self and staff to think outside the box and question the status quo to enhance the guest experience Promote a positive and innovative way of thinking ahead and planning for future situations that impact guests and staff moral COMMUNICATION Eagerly Welcome guests sincerely with the broadest smile and warmest of welcome Daily ensure that staff converse to guests regarding their experience with us. Effectively promote resort points of sales to enhance the guest experience and increase potential revenue Ensure departmental meetings are held monthly. Communicate with all team members by holding regular briefing sessions. Communicator with peers and subordinates. DECISION MAKING & AUTONOMY Deliver the culture of Never Say No to a Guest-Seek ways to find suitable alternatives to ensure guest satisfaction at all times Any guest concerns must be dealt with as the highest priority and with great apprehension Any decisions taken must reflect and safeguard your top priorities:- Health and safety, Guest satisfaction and Staff Morale APPLIED KNOWLEDGE & SPECIALIST SKILLS Flexibility is imperative to meet the requirements of the business needs Training is vital to pass on self skills to your team members As part of the management team your input in the department decision is imperative. Pass on your ideas and skills in team meetings Report to your seniors of any training and development you feel that you or your team may need. Ensure that all training is attended by self and team. Influencer at all levels and able to get employee buy in to operating practices. Delegate to achieve the desired results from team members. MANAGING RESOURCES Ensure a system is in place for ordering, delivery, storage, security, distribution and administration of beverage items. Visual appearance of the bar and work areas must be kept sparkling clean and pleasing to the eye Ensure that team adheres to all Health and Safety regulations in regards to PPE, storing of chemicals and safely usage of equipment to ensure safety of self, staff and guests Report any defects, hazards or near misses to ensure safety of self, staff and guests COMPLEXITY & PROBLEM SOLVING Take ownership of any guest issues/complaints/feedback and take appropriate follow up action.If unsure always communicate with GM Take personal responsibility in a guest situation to ensure that it gets resolved efficiently and follow-up to ensure that the guest leaves feeling satisfied. Communicate any relevant information in regards to guest request to your GM in order to ensure we exceed guest expectations.
We have a great opportunity available for a Senior Civil Engineer (Highways) to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis. - working from home / site visits when required. As Senior Civil Engineer (Highways) you will provide design and project management services to support strategic programmes and activities within the Capitals team. You will be responsible for managing projects in accordance with our change framework, across the portfolio of projects for the services. Working independently and pro-actively leading on the delivery of the key objectives, managing stakeholders, and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes under little supervision. Benefits: Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, remote working, a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more! Key responsibilities: Technical design to relevant UK standards (DMRB, Manual for streets) as well as producing high standard professional written technical reports. Producing technical drawings using Civil's 3D. Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings. To identify key outputs and milestones for decision. To report to the appropriate governance forums, track and monitor actions. Adherence to WBC and supplier processes. Stakeholder Management. Liaising and managing surveyors, consultants, contractors and other collaborators. Record and track costs and benefits of projects and create learning logs to be referred to with each new project. Manage risks and issues in line with Corporate Risk management policy Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects. Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget Candidate requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. Experience in efficiently using Civils 3D software to produce Highway plans. Sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB, SHW, Traffic Signs Manual, Manual for Streets), contracts (e.g. ICE, NEC, and FIDIC), methodologies and procedures Experience of managing and delivering projects from concept design through to construction. With a minimum of 4 years’ experience Pavement design experience and Road drainage design experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: £38,223.00-£42,403.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wokingham, RG40 1BN Application deadline: 20/10/2024
Overview: · The Contracts Manager is a pivotal role within Insanity as it supports the broadcast and digital departments by reviewing and negotiating contracts for talent with TV networks, production companies, and brands. · Insanity values its in-house legal support, and as a part of the wider Business Affairs team, this role will enable the creative team to focus on their work without being overwhelmed by contracts. · The role will be supported by four other team members and with collaboration at the heart of our operations, this is a team that shares ideas and upskills together. · The role requires you to be adaptabile to different working styles, as colleagues may seek support through various communication methods (email, voice note, text, in person, or call/Zoom). · Aim to provide private practice-level quality in-house, offering pragmatic and flexible advice. · Please note this role will not lead to a training contract Key Responsibilities: · Providing Legal Advice: Offering day-to-day legal advice to all departments, including interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and internal policies relevant to the talent and entertainment industry. · Commercial Deal Structures: Advising on commercial deal structures, including negotiating techniques and strategies to secure favourable terms for the agency and its talent. · Supporting Company Projects: Assisting in various company projects, corporate transactions, and strategic initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. · Drafting and Reviewing Agreements: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including talent contracts, brand deals, sponsorship agreements, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and more complex legal documents. · Developing Legal Precedents: Creating and updating legal precedents and templates to enhance departmental efficiency and ensure consistent legal standards across the company. · Legal Training: Assisting in developing and delivering legal training programs for staff across the company, helping non-legal colleagues understand key legal concepts and compliance requirements. · Document Management: Managing legal documentation, including maintaining, updating, and organising template agreements, clauses, and other key legal resources. · Process Improvement: Developing and implementing tools, systems, and processes to improve legal and operational efficiency, such as contract management systems, workflow automation, and compliance checklists. · Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with talent agreements, partnerships and commercial deals, ensuring that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations. · Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance, marketing and creative teams, to ensure legal considerations are integrated into decision-making processes. · Client Relations: Liaising with external stakeholders, such as brands, production companies, and legal representatives, to negotiate and finalise contracts on behalf of the agency’s talent. · Compliance Monitoring: Staying updated on changes in entertainment law and industry standards, ensuring that all contracts and business practices remain compliant. · Dispute Resolution: Provide support in managing disputes or legal issues that may arise from contractual relationships, working to resolve matters efficiently and in the best interests of the company. · Ad-Hoc Projects: Providing support on ad-hoc legal projects, initiatives, and issues as they arise, often requiring quick turnaround and flexibility. ESG Values: To Promote Environmental Sustainability: by advocating for environmentally responsible practices within the company; by identifying opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and implementing sustainable initiatives. · To Support Social Responsibility Initiatives: o by contributing to corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and initiatives; o by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace. · To Ensure Good Governance Practices: o by adhering to ethical business practices and promoting a culture of integrity; o by complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. · To Stay Informed on ESG Trends and Best Practices: o by staying up to date on emerging ESG regulations and best practices; o by sharing knowledge and insights with colleagues to promote continuous improvement in ESG practices. Qualifications & Skills: · 2+ years of contracts management experience (or similar) with a specific focus on drafting and negotiation within a law firm or legal department Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail Desire and willingness to take ownership and control of tasks and projects Ability to work towards tight deadlines Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment Ability to work effectively and collaboratively, think pragmatically and be solution‐oriented Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Business acumen and an understanding of Insanity’s business and the wider entertainment industry Ability to work well independently and contribute to the team Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure Personal Attributes: Diligent and dependable with a strong work ethic Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. Exceptional ethical standards and integrity. Positive attitude, with a proactive and flexible approach to work. Desire and willingness to take ownership and control of tasks and projects Professional with the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise Willingness to learn and adapt to different working styles Insanity is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes equity and champions inclusion.