Business Support Assistant
Permanent
Central London
£30,000 - £35,000

As a result of the continued growth this Engineering Consultancy are looking for a full time Business Support Assistant to join their team.

As a company they have 7 locations across the UK and there is a member of the Business Support team in each of the offices who are there to provide support to the Technical Team and Directors to deliver projects in an efficient and timely manner.

You will report to the Business Support Manager and they will contribute to the overall success of the business on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to grow with the business as it has significant development plans.

Responsibilities include:

- Day to day project administration (including drafting of quotes, reports, booking of appointments, liaising with clients)
- Transcribing of dictation
- Updating management software
- Arranging for invoices to be raised
- Monitoring payments received those issued
- Providing information to the Directors for management meetings on a monthly basis
- Day to day management of the office environment (including telephones, stationery etc)

Essential Experience

- Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Organisation of own time and others
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrate working within a Team
- Self-Motivated
- Strong analytical skills
- Quality Processes and procedures (ISO 9001)
- Report writing
- Document control

Benefit Package

- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- Increased holiday entitlement for long service

This position is business critical so if you are interested in such a role apply now for an immediate call back.

Please note they are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

As a Business Support Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in providing efficient administrative and Business this HR&OD Employee Relations team. Your responsibilities will encompass wide and varies business administrative support to ensure seamless operations and the highest standards of service delivery.

The Business Support Officer will provide business administrative support that will assist in the mechanisms that aim to motivate employees and reinvigorate their passion or work ethic and increase effective leadership throughout the organization. The post holder will work as part of a team in delivering an efficient and effective Business Management Support service.

Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the senior members of the team through some or all of the following:

• Organising and planning events as directed, providing all necessary supporting in local materials.
• Plan and co-ordinate appointments, including rearranging and prioritising as appropriate.
• Provide support to senior team meetings including organising meetings, booking rooms, and ensuring papers are ready and distributed for meetings
• Undertake the organisation and planning of events as directed.
• Organise travel arrangements for the wider team, booking rail and accommodation in accordance with policy.
• Gather information and undertake enquires for the team and the wider group as and when is necessary. Service Improvement
• Develop and maintain effective electronic and paper filing systems ensuring information is secure and accessible to other team members.
• Create databases and spreadsheets. Input, monitor and check data produced and required for on-going and finite activities.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Act as a point of contact for teams, dealing and responding effectively with complex queries from a wide range of stakeholders
• Be the key point of contact for enquiries and advice for the team
• Ensure all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Handle routine correspondence and draft routine responses, ensuring that it is accurate and provided in a timely manner.
• Ensure that any complaints, comments and suggestions are dealt with appropriately, in accordance with policy, resolving where possible and escalating to line manager when appropriate.

• Prepare agendas, take minutes, track and follow up on actions and distribute of notes of meetings.
• Working together with other administrators/PA’s across the organisations to provide an effective network of communication including dealing with visitors and being flexible to cover other administrators’ general duties. Finance and Resources
• Provide cross cover for colleagues as required. Policy and Service Development
Secondments



Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Project Assistant needed in South London

The rate is £2.00ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1362711

The successful candidate will support the coordination, planning, control and delivery of the project and will provide a range of support to the SENCo by developing and maintaining processes and systems to successfully drive the projects and programmes forward, using effective monitoring methodologies to achieve successful outcomes on time and within budget.

They will improve the planning and delivery process of a range of other major projects as allocated and work with schools and at all levels of the organisation, to help deliver programme outcomes. They will also provide support to the SENCo as required in the development and establishment of the Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion division.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Post Room Assistant
Location: CCEP Uxbridge - UB8 area
Pay Rate: £13.04 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

Job Duties:

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring all post is accurately sorted and distributed.
• Engage in lifting and handling of materials

• Prepare outgoing mail, including weighing packages and applying postage.

• Use tracking systems for recorded or special delivery items.

Requirements

• Similar experience is preferred but not essential

Please send CV to aneika.osbourne@ppmrecruit.com or call 01214508950

Zest Optical are working with a lovely practice in Colliers Wood to hire a full time Optical Assistant.

The practice is known for an amazing selection of products and offering best-in-class service.

On offer is an opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking environment with great earning potential.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern environment with a high end feel in-store
• Focus on quality and customer service
• Advanced equipment and technologies available
• Extensive opportunities for development
• Supported by an experienced team
• Full time

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in the optical industry
• Passionate about eyewear and styling
• Exceptional customer service skills

Optical Assistant - Salary

• Base salary up to £26,000
• Uncapped bonus scheme with existing team members earning £400+/month
• Range of additional benefits

For more information please click the 'Apply' link as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

A well-established independent Opticians based in Harrow, London are looking to recruit a full time Optical Assistant.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern, high end independent Opticians
• Focus on customer service and quality
• Busy practice with a local patient base
• Be the first point of contact for patients
• Booking appointment
• Meeting and greeting patients
• Pre-screening
• Contact lens teaches
• Taking payments
• Any optical admin
• Full time role from 8.45am to 5.45pm (4.15pm on a Sat)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to complete further optical training in the future
• Free parking available
• Excellent public transport links - Nearest Tube - South Harrow

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in an Opticians
• Happy with a reception based role
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organised with attention to detail
• Professional
• Looking for a long term role
• Team player

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Zest Optical are working with a lovely practice in Hayes to hire a full time Optical Assistant.

The practice is known in the community as the go-to for high level eyecare. With a varied patient base, no day is the same in this role with continued opportunities for growth and development.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern environment with a patient focussed approach
• Completete focus on quality and customer service
• Advanced equipment and technologies available
• Extensive opportunities for development with a clear and quick route into management
• Supported by an experienced team
• Full time - 9am-5:30pm

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in the optical industry
• Passionate about eyewear and styling
• Exceptional customer service skills

Optical Assistant - Salary

• Base salary up to £26,000
• Range of additional benefits

For more information please click the 'Apply' link as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

Clinical Practice To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times To work in close liaison with the paediatric bed manager and other neonatal units to ensure the smooth transition of care during discharge. To oversee and manage the Neonatal Unit in-reach clinic. To be aware of the transfers out of King's College Hospital neonatal unit and liaise with the other units in transferring babies back to local hospitals Be aware of individual family dynamics, social and cultural diversity. Provide information and support to parents/carers as appropriate, following consultation with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure neonatal screening processes are up to date and clear records kept within a timely fashion with the sister-in-charge of special care and other discharge facilitators ensure that staff maintain accurate records, reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure parents and carers receive health education and advice to maintain/achieve a healthy lifestyle. To be aware of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and demonstrate ability to effectively raise concerns and work closely with the Trusts safeguarding team and other agencies to protect children. Take an active role in the units safeguarding meetings. Management To actively support the implementation of the Trust and Child Health nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy. To take an active role in the parent satisfaction survey ensuring all parents have access to reporting their stay and writing action plans to improve the care provided on the neonatal unit. To be flexible in the work schedule in order to provide cross cover where and when needed. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of a senior sister or as delegated by the Senior Nurse Develop an understanding and cooperation between the acute and primary care interface of service provision as well as other agencies where appropriate. To co-ordinate and oversee Bliss and Kings Volunteers. To liaise with Transitional care on the postnatal ward and facilitate training of Neonatal Unit staff allocated to work there. To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the Modern Matron to keep within agreed sources. To act as a positive role model to junior staff members and ensure the management of the special care area is maintained at all times by direct and indirect supervision of the sister-in-charge of the area. To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills. To make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area and positively influence others to adapt to change. To carry the Unit bleep as required, resolving local problems/ conflicts, keeping managers/others informed and maintaining positive team dynamics in the unit at all times. Ensure compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups Education and Research To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses and midwives, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff. To act as a mentor to staff and students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills, completing competency documents. To contribute to the wider educational activities within the Care Group ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities to the Multi-disciplinary team within the Care Group. To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate To assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area and support the continuous quality improvement by audit and surveys and implement changes in the light of findings. To ensure that practice is evidence based and that clinical guideline standards and policies are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with the senior nursing team To act as a clinical resource within the Unit and across the Care Group as necessary. Personal & Professional Development To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence and ensure clinical currency as new technologies are introduced Ensure own development and continue clinical competency by working a clinical shift in the intensive care or High dependency areas on a regular basis as required by the Modern Matron To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and Care Group policies and guidelines and to adhere to these at all times To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating in the Care Group To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the team leader Participate in own Individual Performance Review and after suitable training, to be responsible for undertaking timely reviews for own team of junior staff. To ensure own educational commitment is sufficient to maintain Revalidation requirements and to ensure own mandatory training certificates are current, in liaison with Line Manager

We are currently looking for an Optical Assistant to join a leading high street practice based in Walworth Road, London.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fantastic practice which holds a great a set of patient focused values.

The practice offers a wide variety of brands and a friendly, professional and enjoyable environment with a great family-feel within the team.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Busy practice with a loyal patient base
• Team of 6-7 people
• Access to high quality lenses - Zeiss, Hoya, Norville
• Focus on high levels of customer care
• Fantastic opportunity to progress - DO Course, management
• Close relationships with 2 local Hospitals
• Supportive Directors who appreciate and support their team
• Full or part time position
• 9am - 5:30pm
• No Sundays
• Salary between £22,000 to £25,000
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience working within optics
• They can also support a Student DO as well
• Passionate and enthusiastic about offering great service
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Be able to listen and acknowledge requirements
• Strong team player

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Finance Assistant

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park

Check out the hotel on our virtual tour!

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as an Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the timely billing of accounts and supporting the Financial Controller to deliver a streamlined service within the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile the daily revenue performance and balance credit cards daily. Perform daily control checks as per company control procedures. Ensure all postings are recorded correctly and accurately.
• Assist central LGH credit control with queires and back up.
• Working in co-ordination with central LGH finance team to assist with processing invoices and checking statements.
• Dealing with ad hoc requests and helping with any guest rekated financial queries.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

The Ideal Candidate

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or equivalent and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous hotel finance experience preferred.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment then we look forward to hearing from you!

Hotel

The Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park Hotel provides convenient access to central London's major attractions, with Great Portland Street and Regent's Park Tube stations located just a few minutes away. The hotel is also located near the A501 and is a 45-minute drive from Heathrow Airport.

Guests can easily explore the leafy grounds of Regent's Park or indulge in shopping on bustling Oxford Street, both within walking distance of the hotel. Popular family-friendly attractions, such as Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and London Zoo, are also located nearby.

Cultural enthusiasts can visit the British Museum, which is less than a mile away, to discover ancient treasures and learn about cultures from around the world. Additionally, guests can explore a variety of exhibitions at the British Library.

For theater lovers, the West End is just a 15-minute walk away, along with the vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Zest Optical are working with a lovely practice in Colliers Wood to hire a full time Optical Assistant.

The practice is known for an amazing selection of products and offering best-in-class service.

On offer is an opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking environment with great earning potential.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern environment with a high end feel in-store
• Focus on quality and customer service
• Advanced equipment and technologies available
• Extensive opportunities for development
• Supported by an experienced team
• Full time

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in the optical industry
• Passionate about eyewear and styling
• Exceptional customer service skills

Optical Assistant - Salary

• Base salary up to £26,000
• Uncapped bonus scheme with existing team members earning £400+/month
• Range of additional benefits

For more information please click the 'Apply' link as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

Planning Assistant

Tate Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Planning Assistant for a luxury retail and fashion brand based in London.

Planning Assistant:

• Location: London
• Contract length: 6 weeks
• Pay Rate: £150- £180 per day
• Office Hours: Monday- Friday, full time

Job Purpose:
This position will to assist with driving all replenishment planning activities globally within the companies global planning organisation. They will embody the company values and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

They will be responsible for:
* Assisting with assessing the Global Replenishment forecasts, and creating a culture of accountability for forecast accuracy
* Maintaining the Global rolling line cards for Replenishment items and ensuring adherence to the Replenishment monthly critical path
* Collaborating with regions to identify and maximize opportunities in Replenishment products
* Determining long range forecasting to support Key vendor strategy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assessing the Global Replenishment line cards and ensuring adherence to global Weeks of Cover targets
• Responsible for driving the Global Replenishment Buy process
• Responsible for monthly evaluation of trading with Regional teams to assess in-season management decisions
• Responsible for reviewing regional Replenishment sales forecasts and stock weeks of cover based on current trading and overlay adjustments if necessary to future buys
• Responsible for coordinating regular free stock drops to optimize both carry forward and replenishment inventor
• Responsible for forecasting and planning Replenishment margin

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong Planning, Merchandising and Forecasting skills
• Decision making capability clearly driven by developing strategic product and business initiatives
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• SAP/BRRS skills preferred

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

A Vacancy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.


We are looking for an enthusiastic Medicines Management Assistant Technical Officer to work in our busy Pharmacy department on the Northwick Park Hospital site. As part of this ward-based role, you will be working alongside our clinical pharmacists and medicine management pharmacy technicians to ensure patient’s timely access to medicines throughout their admission and discharge. This rewarding role will provide you an opportunity to interact with patients, nurses and doctors as well as external healthcare professionals to ensure that the best standard of pharmaceutical care is available to patients in our hospital.

You will need to be self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a friendly and approachable personality, be willing to work as part of a team and committed to providing the best possible service for patients.

The department actively promotes development, education and training. To apply you will need to have good GCSE's or equivalent and good IT skills.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.



To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425 For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

A high end independent Opticians based in East London (Chingford) are looking for a full time Optical Assistant to join the team.

This is a modern and stylish independent Optician with a very loyal customer base. The practice offers a variety of niche frames, and focuses on offering an exceptional patient experience.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern, luxurious practice
• Single testing which is quality focused rather than volume driven
• High value dispensing - Jimmy Choo, Maui Jim, Tom Ford
• Focus on offering a personalised service
• Spending time to patients to find best eyewear solution
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Managing front of house
• Working full time, 5 days a week including 3 in 4 Saturdays
• Typical working hours from 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Basic salary between £25,000 to £27,000 plus bonus
• The Saturday off a month is fully paid
• Nearest overground station is Chingford

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Experience of working as an Optical Assistant
• Independent experience ideally
• Doesn't get fazed with high priced products
• Interest in fashion and styling
• Can do attitude
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Wants to be part of a close knit team
• Willing to help in all areas of the practice

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.