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Join the Harris Institute, a leading provider of professional development and training through three designated Teaching School Hubs. We deliver high-quality programs that empower schools and academies across London and South Essex to lead educational improvement. As Apprenticeship Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in managing and supporting our apprenticeship programs. Reporting to the Teaching School Hubs and Apprenticeships Manager, you'll be the main point of contact for apprentices and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth administration, compliance, and a positive learning experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development in education. WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the ___ page. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your job responsibilities will include: Apprentice Lifecycle Management • Onboarding & Induction: Co-ordinate the smooth induction of all new apprentices, ensuring they receive necessary documentation, program details, and are integrated into their respective teams., • Administration: Maintain and quality assure all apprentice records, training agreements, and learning plans, in accordance with the apprenticeship funding rules., • Compliance: Monitor and track apprentice progress against milestones, funding requirements, and End-Point Assessment (EPA) readiness, ensuring all programs comply with DfE, Ofsted, and Awarding Body regulations., • Off-the-Job Training: Monitor and track the accurate recording of Off-the-Job training hours for all apprentices. Stakeholder Engagement & Support • Apprentice Support: Act as the first point of contact for apprentices, offering guidance, support, and signposting to relevant resources regarding their well-being, training, and workplace issues., • Liaison: Build and maintain effective working relationships with Employers, internal line managers, and mentors to ensure consistent program delivery and feedback., • Meetings: Ensure that all progress review meetings are being held and attended to, ensuring that outcomes are documented and follow up on agreed actions. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the job pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: • The ability to co-ordinate and motivate a high-performing team., • The ability to work in different sites across the organisation including London and Essex when needed., • A pro-active and organised approach including to manage multiple priorities., • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable, • Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases., • Some experience of using social media platforms For a full job specification, please download the job pack. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: • Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression, • Annual performance and loyalty bonus, • Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution, • 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts, • Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare, • Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice, • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, • Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts, • 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees, • Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

My client is a construction company who are looking to grow their team and are looking for a PA/Administrator to support the directors. Job Title: PA / Administrator Location: Hornchurch Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum + Bonus Contract Type: Full-time, PAYE Reporting to: Company Directors About the Company This is a dynamic and growing construction business based in Essex, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across commercial, industrial, and domestic sectors. The company offers a complete builder’s package solution, including groundworks, structural works, fit-outs, finishes, M&E services, and landscaping. Operating as both a main contractor and subcontractor, the team prides itself on professionalism, innovation, and a people-first culture. With a dedicated workforce and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join and play a key role in shaping the future of the business. Role Purpose The PA/Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative and commercial support to the directors and wider team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and supporting project delivery across all stages—from pre-construction through to completion. Key Responsibilities • Act as a primary point of contact for directors, managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence., • Provide administrative support across tendering, procurement, and document control., • Assist with preparation and submission of tenders and bids., • Manage variations, invoicing, and payment tracking., • Maintain accurate records and filing systems (digital and physical)., • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors professionally via phone and email., • Support internal processes and systems implementation as the business expands., • Proven experience in an administrative role within the construction industry(essential)., • Strong understanding of tendering and procurement processes., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with OneDrive and Bluebeam., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Professional telephone and email etiquette., • Experience supporting senior leadership or directors., • Competitive salary (£32,000 – £35,000) plus bonus., • Opportunity to join a growing, ambitious company with a strong team culture.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office. As our Development Manager, you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation, and construction teams.The Development Manager will be expected to coordinate the skills and resources of each function within the organisation together with appointing and managing external consultants to ensure that each development is optimized through efficient management.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.___ • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus, • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance, • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees, • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service, • 2 Volunteering days per annum, • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice, • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary, • Share save and share incentive schemes, • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits... • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality, • As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position, • Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, • Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry, • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process, • Good geographic knowledge of the area, • Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail, • Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals, • Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation, • Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise, • Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility, • Professional manner, • Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously, • Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels, • Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis, • Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable... • A desire to continue with further education, • Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety • Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances to lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects. Give advice to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and where appropriate coordination with the Technical team., • Ensuring the active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team, • Settlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis. Set realistic programmes to determine construction starts, sales opening and selling periods., • Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times., • Liaison with the Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department as required to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including:, • Conveyance Plans, • Section 38 / 104 Agreements, • Open Space Agreements, • Service Wayleaves / Easements, • Freehold Transfer Contracts, • Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation., • Support the Group Environmental Policy., • Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team., • Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales., • Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes., • Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance., • Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts., • Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate., • Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales., • Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design., • Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner., • Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk prestart on site., • When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times., • Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times., • Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes., • Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company., • When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required., • Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.

Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and OutlookA keen interest in Development or preconstruction activitiesGood geographic knowledgeOrganised and methodical, with good attention to detailHighly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisalsHighly literate and