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16/12/2024

*** Administrator ***

Braintree

Our client is a leading property development company based in Braintree and London, specialising in high quality developments and providing exceptional service to their clients and investors. Due to growth they are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Administrator to join their team in Braintree to support the smooth running of their operations.

They are offering a starting salary of £26’000, plus benefits. Benefits include free onsite parking, a workplace pension, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus up to 2 weeks for the Christmas shutdown period, career progression opportunities, reward and recognition, free tea and coffee, eye tests, regular training and professional development opportunities.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. There may be some rare occasions that you may be expected to stay until 6pm if there is an event. This is a full-time office-based position.

The Administrator will be responsible for processing applications, managing client and investor documentation, and acting as a key point of contact for communication. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Processing:
• Process property-related applications, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately.
• Verify identification and other documents, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Upload documentation and information onto internal systems in an accurate and timely manner.

2. Client and Investor Communication:
• Prepare and distribute welcome packs to investors.
• Act as a point of contact for investors and clients, answering queries professionally via phone and email.
• Follow up with clients to ensure all required documents are submitted and deadlines are met.

3. Administrative Support:
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Maintain and update internal records to ensure accuracy.
• Provide ad hoc support to the team, including assisting with property-related projects as needed.

To be considered for this opportunity, the ideal candidate will require the following skills and Attributes:
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Professional and confident communicator with excellent telephone and email etiquette.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to learn internal systems quickly.
• A proactive and positive team player with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in the property sector or a related field, is desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills with experience in liaising with customers over the telephone.
• Knowledge of property-related processes is an advantage, but full training will be provided.

What our client offers:
• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to work in a thriving property development company.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career growth.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to [email protected] or call us on 01245 506269 for more information.

10/12/2024

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06/12/2024

Legal Secretary (Residential Conveyancing Department)
Chelmsford

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Legal Secretary to join our client’s Residential Conveyancing Department, based in Chelmsford. This is a full time office based position working Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the conveyancing team, ensuring the smooth handling of residential property transactions. This role requires exceptional communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

To be considered, the ideal candidate will need the following:
• Education: A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths. Further qualifications in secretarial or legal studies are desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, particularly in residential conveyancing, is essential.
• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal case management software. Familiarity with conveyancing-specific software is advantageous.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes, terminology, and relevant legal procedures.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional approach to client and colleague interactions.
• Discretion: A high degree of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills, capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities within the Residential Conveyancing Department.

Salary will be paid up to £33,000pa depending upon experience.

If you are a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary with a passion for residential conveyancing, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

06/12/2024

*** Legal Secretary ***
Cambridge

Our client is a top 100 UK law firm, operating in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich, and the surrounding areas, and is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Employment Team based in their Cambridge office. The successful candidate will support the existing secretarial team with a variety of administration tasks. This offers a salary of £28,000 - £30,000 plus benefits.

Your benefits will include...
25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising with service up to a maximum of 30 days). Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years of continuous service. Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed). Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee). Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme. Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share). Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance. Paid CSR Day. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Subsidised gym membership. Electric car scheme. Agile/Hybrid Working Policy and Dress for your Day Policy.

Your main responsibilities will include...
To produce and amend documents with speed and accuracy;
To format, paginate, number and present documents;
To proof read all work, checking for spelling and grammar;
To be a user of key software packages and take responsibility for any training needs to improve relevant skills needed to meet the needs of the business;
To proactively work with the fee earners to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet client’s expectations and deadlines.
To accurately maintain and update client and other relevant contact details on the database;
To process all forms including new client forms, new matter forms, money laundering forms, training course booking forms etc.
To ensure that all electronic filing and paper-based filing is up to date and maintained at regular intervals;
To prepare narratives and bills and keep billing files up to date;
To carry out photocopying and scanning as required.
To immediately clarify instructions from fee earners should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit;
To respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages(name/number/company), passing them on to the relevant fee earners etc.;
To proactively support other members of the secretarial team and to provide cover as and when necessary to ensure that work is completed to a high standard and meets the required deadlines;
To provide full support to fee earners in the full range of activities that are performed and to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need...
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Employment would be advantageous - or someone keen to transfer departments
A huge self-starter
Diary management experience
Creative, to work alongside marketing with events
Educated to GCSE or O level standard or equivalent.
Typing speed of at least 55 wpm;
Ability to use discretion;
Positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork;

This is a full-time, office-based position, the working hours are Monday to Friday from 08:45 am to 5:00 pm. They are based near Cambridge train station.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a top law firm.

To apply, please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

06/12/2024

*** Customer Contact Advisor ***
Chelmsford

We have an opportunity available for an office-based Customer Contact Advisor, located in Chelmsford. This is a permanent job opportunity and pays a guaranteed basic salary of £25,000 plus bonus on top!

You will be working for one of the largest top ten car dealerships in the UK. They are looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join their friendly team in Chelmsford. They offer fantastic training and you will receive 22 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) a year, plus your Birthday off and fantastic career development opportunities.

As the Customer Service Advisor, you will be working within a lovely contact centre office environment, and you will receive full training and support. You will reach out to their customers by answering inbound telephone calls or making outbound telephone calls, providing exceptional customer service. You will be proactively booking them in for appointments at their car dealerships, to organise a service for their vehicle, or to review different options if they are looking at purchasing a new car. As the Customer Service Advisor, you will also maintain regular contact with their customers, to advise them of key moments in their vehicle ownership and introduce them to other offers that will be of interest to them. You will also be responsible for maintaining and updating the company’s customer and vehicle CRM database.

In this role, you will work forty hours per week, on a well-planned three-week rota. You will work between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday, for example, 8 am to 4.30 pm, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, 9 am to 5.30 pm or 9.30 am to 6 pm. You will also work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm or 9.00 am to 2.00 pm and for this week you will work two longer days and have one whole day off during the week.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need…
A minimum of six months of customer service experience, from any work environment.
Flexibility towards the working hours.
A motivated and enthusiastic team player.
To be computer literate and confident to learn new systems.

If you wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

06/12/2024

***Sales Executive***
Chelmsford

We have a new opportunity available for an Armed Forces Event Sales Executive based in Chelmsford, offering a guaranteed basic salary of £24’000, plus £12’000 commission (on target) which is uncapped once you exceed your target.

You will be working for a successful company established in 2009, as the Armed Forces Event Sales Executive you will be working within the Global Defence Events industry. Their events are chaired by leading figures from the naval and army community, who offer a unique insight into how global armed forces are addressing the challenges and threats internationally. Through their events they have already helped over 1000 companies position their brands, products and solutions within the armed services.

As the Armed Forces Event Sales Executive, you will receive full training and support. Your role will be varied and will include researching, networking, fact finding and having discussions each day with businesses. Your aim will be to build long term relationships and sell the benefits of attending their global events. You will be cold calling companies to start the ball rolling and using a sales plan to develop your relationships, securing, and retaining their business long term. You will also build relationships and network face to face when you attend their global events. You will attend around four global events a year, which is fully paid for and you will require a valid passport to attend these events.

Your benefits will include 28 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) with an additional two weeks annual leave at Christmas, regular team socials and events, a professional working environment with full training and regular travel (both domestic and international fully paid for). They offer excellent progression, with a legacy of promoting from within. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

To be considered for the Armed Forces Event Sales Executive, you will need to have excitement and passion to work alongside the Armed Forces. If you have any exposure personally or through friends or family to the Armed Forces, such as the Army, Navy, RAF, Scouts, or Cadets it would be highly beneficial, but this is not essential. They are flexible regarding your experience, as it is about the right person with drive and determination to succeed with passion to get into sales and earn significant commission.

This is an amazing, rare, and unique job opportunity!

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

04/12/2024

*** Litigation Solicitor ***
Southend

Our client is seeking a Litigation Solicitor (NQ – 3 years PQE) to join their Dispute Resolution Department based at their Head Office in Southend on Sea.

The working hours are Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm with an hour for lunch.

Job type: Full-time

Market leading salary for the right applicant.

The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team in a busy department, have an eye for detail and have experience in the following areas:

• Residential possession proceedings (essential)
• Residential Landlord and Tenant disputes (essential)
• Contract Disputes (desirable)
• Debt Recovery (desirable)
• Land disputes (trespass/ easements etc) (desirable)
• Contentions Probate (desirable)
• Employment (desirable)

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

27/11/2024

*** Accounts Payable Assistant ***
Canary Wharf, London

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established company based in Canary Wharf, seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time office based position. This role will provide essential support to the accounting function across multiple businesses within the group. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a commitment to accuracy. This position also offers excellent potential for career growth, and is offering a competitive salary of between £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily accounting tasks to support the accounting team’s operations
• Process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring correct coding to various cost centres
• Assist with hotel bookings as required
• Support the reconciliation of inter-company balances and management of fixed assets
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for tracking and reporting purposes

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in accounts payable or accounting
• Proficient in Excel, Xero, and Salesforce
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and spoken English
• Positive, adaptable, and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work independently and within a team

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled accounts professional looking to advance their career within a dynamic, multi-company environment. If you have the experience and skills we’re seeking, we’d be pleased to hear from you. Please send your most up-to-date CV to [email protected]

21/11/2024

*** Legal Secretary- Employment ***
Chelmsford

Our client who is a full service, top 100 UK law firm, operating in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich, and the surrounding areas are now looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Employment team based in their Cambridge office.

The successful candidate will support the existing secretarial team with a variety of administration tasks and work alongside the marketing team with events;

The main responsibilities will include:
To produce and amend documents with speed and accuracy;
To format, paginate, number and present documents;
To proof read all work, checking for spelling and grammar;
To be a user of key software packages and take responsibility for any training needs to improve relevant skills needed to meet the needs of the business;
To proactively work with the fee earners to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet clients’ expectations and deadlines.
To accurately maintain and update client and other relevant contact details on the database;
To process all forms including new client form, new matter form, money laundering form, training course booking forms etc.
To ensure that all electronic filing and paper based filing is up to date and maintained at regular intervals;
To prepare narratives and bills and keep billing files up to date;
To carry out photocopying and scanning as required.
To immediately clarify instructions from fee earners should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit;
To respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages(name/number/company), passing them on to the relevant fee earners etc.;
To proactively support other members of the secretarial team and to provide cover as and when necessary to ensure that work is completed to a high standard and meets the required deadlines;
To provide full support to fee earners in the full range of activities that are performed and to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested.

The Ideal Candidate must have:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Employment would be advantageous - or someone keen to transfer departments
A huge self starter
Diary management experience
Creative, to work alongside marketing with events
Educated to GCSE or O level standard or equivalent.
Typing speed of at least 55 wpm;
Ability to use discretion;
Positive and enthusiastic approach to team work;

The working hours will be Monday - Friday 08:45am - 5:00pm

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary of DOE £28,000 - £30,000 p/a + benefits.

If you have the relevant experience to apply, please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

14/11/2024

*** Procurement Manager ***
Braintree

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

Benefits:

• Up to 2 weeks over the Christmas period
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days of annual leave
• Clear career progression and reward recognition
• Free parking, tea, and coffee
• Support towards achieving Chartered Status

About the Client:
Our client is an award-winning National Property Developer with a reputation for excellence in property redevelopment and civil engineering. They specialise in transforming old commercial properties into residential spaces through Permitted Development rights and offer civil engineering solutions for the Construction and Telecoms sectors.

As their portfolio expands, they are seeking a skilled and dedicated Procurement Manager to join their team. This role will report directly to the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Build Managers to support the delivery of high-quality projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process purchase orders, ensuring precise project coding
• Maintain accurate records of goods and services ordered and received
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with vendors
• Select prospective vendors and negotiate contractual terms
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing, and timeliness
• Coordinate deliveries to align with project timelines and requirements
• Monitor inventory and assess project supply needs proactively
• Ensure the quality of procured items and resolve issues as they arise
• Conduct visits to vendor locations as needed
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate coding of orders and inventory management

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred but not essential
• 2-3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in research and analysis for vendor evaluation

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement professional to grow their career within a respected and dynamic property development organisation. If you have a passion for procurement and the skills to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

13/11/2024

*** MOT Tester/ Service Technician ***
Braintree

We have a new opportunity available for an experienced MOT Tester / Service Technician.

You will be based in Braintree, working in a small, friendly workshop. The workshop is busy, with more involved smaller services, diagnostics and repairs, rather than the heavy gearbox and engine work.
You will be working for a family-run main car dealership established for fifteen years, which is successful, financially stable and growing. It is a wonderful time to join them and be a part of their growth and success story.

This offers a basic salary of £28,500, plus a loyalty bonus of £1500, plus £6000 for full attendance which is paid monthly or every quarter, plus bonus. This gives an overall basic salary of £36,000 and around £38,000 to £40,000 including their bonus scheme.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need previous experience as a Service Technician with MOT Test experience. You will also need NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, a full UK driving licence, and a strong team player with the confidence to use your own initiative.

If you have the required skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your cv to us today to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

12/11/2024

*** Administrator ***
Chelmsford

We have a new opportunity available for an Office Administrator, based just outside of Chelmsford in a pretty and rural location. Due to the location, it is essential that you drive with your own transport.

This opportunity offers a salary of £21’000 to £24’500, depending on your experience, plus benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm, they offer free car parking on site, a pension, 28 days holiday a year including bank holidays plus a complementary Christmas party. You will be working within a small office team, for a successful family ran business with 24 employees.

As the Office Administrator your role will have lots of variety. You will process domestic household and commercial property claims on to a database, managing the claim throughout its lifecycle, ensuring that all parties are kept informed of progress. This will include answering and managing calls in a professional manner, booking technicians to complete work, and keeping the system up to date. There is lots to learn and you will receive full training and support.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need…
Your own car due to their remote location.
To be computer literate, confident on Word, Excel, Email and to learn a new system.
Some office work experience or someone who is looking for their first chance to work in an office from education.
To be highly organised and confident to multi-task.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

This is a superb opportunity to join a great company!

If you have the relevant skills and experience, and wish to apply, Please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

11/11/2024

*** TEAM LEADER VACANCY ***
Maldon

We have a new opportunity available for a Team Leader within Customs, or someone who has worked in Customs for a minimum of three years and is seeking an opportunity to progress to a Team Leader. This opportunity is based in Langford, which is just outside of Maldon in Essex. Due to the remote area, and limited transport links, your own transport is required.

This offers an annual salary of £30,000 to £38,000 per annum, depending on your Customs experience, plus benefits. Your benefits will include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which rises to 26 days with 2 years of service, and 27 days with 5 years of service, plus pension, on-site parking, pro-career progression and a great working environment. The working hours are Monday to Friday, and they are flexible for you to work 8 am to 4 pm, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm or 9 am to 5 pm.

As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a small Customs Data Processing Team, and you will report in to the Customs Data Processing Manager. Together you will be responsible for ensuring the timely clearance of import and export global shipments and managing all customer invoicing and any compliance issues. As the Team Leader, you will also be responsible for holding regular team meetings, ensuring all procedures are adhered to, conducting one to one's, and organising training where required.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need…

3+ years experience of working within Customs.
Commitment and enthusiasm to lead a small team effectively.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence to learn new systems.
Any previous experience leading a small team, as a Team Leader, Senior, Supervisor or Manager would be beneficial, but not essential.
Any knowledge of CM-UK, AEB, CHIEF, or CDS software would be beneficial, but again this is not essential.
You will be required to live within a reasonable distance of Langford/Maldon in Essex.

If you have the required skills and experience and wish to apply, please send me your most up to date cv to [email protected]

10/11/2024

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Are you, or anyone you know, looking for an office based administration role with a great opportunity to grow? We’re recruiting for a Trainee Administrator position with a successful customs and logistics company in Langford, near Maldon. This junior role is perfect for someone who drives and is ready to kickstart their career in a supportive, expanding team.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, a friend, or a family member, please get in touch today! [email protected]