Total 123 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your New Company

The Probation Service is a statutory criminal justice service that supervises offenders serving community sentences or released into the community from prison. You will be based at Manor Lodge Probation Service in Windsor.

Your new role
As a Residential Worker, you'll work as part of a wider team to provide 24-hour cover at an approved premises (AP) site, including security and monitoring services.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to effective team practice, communicating effectively with team members and passing on important information
• Maintaining an active presence at the AP, regularly engaging with residents and ensuring their safety at all times
• Escalating any matters of concern to the AP manager to ensure enforcement or compliance with court orders, licences and AP rules
• Supporting and creating a safe working environment for staff, residents and visitors
• Arranging purposeful activities for residents within the AP
• Reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes

This role involves substantial out of hours work, both waking night duty and weekend work. You may also be required to cover duties at other APs at times of staff absence.

Rates and hours:
Core hours - £16.00 hourly (+ holidays)
Weekday Overtime - £17.73 hourly (+ holidays)
Weekend Overtime - £23.33 hourly (+ holidays)

Hours are 12-hour shifts based over a 7-week rota, including nights:
Day shift - 8am-8.30pm
Night shift - 8pm-8.30am

This is a temporary role, 3 months minimum, with the potential to be extended. You will also have the opportunity to apply for permanent roles should they become available.

What you need to succeed
Although no experience is required, a background in security, prisons and probation service or support work would be preferential. You will receive paid training. We will need references to cover 3 years of employment with no gaps (character reference required to cover any unemployment gaps). The background checks include an Enhanced DBS and Enhanced Level 1 Security Clearance, which can take up to 12 weeks to complete before starting your new role.


How to apply

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Your new company
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join Reading Borough Council on a permanent basis - this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to a vibrant and ever evolving community in Reading! Reading is a great place to live and to work, as part of 'Team Reading' you will have an opportunity to play an individual role in making Reading, and the council, a successful and vibrant place.

Your new role
Reading Borough Council are seeking a dynamic and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join the estates and strategic property team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting valuations and managing estate work across Reading Borough Council's property portfolio. Your expertise will help the council to optimise property assets and support strategic decision-making moving forwards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess a degree in estate management, surveying, or a related or equivalent qualification. In addition, you will need to be a current member of RICS, and also be a RICS Registered Valuer.

What you'll get in return
A job at Reading Borough Council will offer an opportunity to make a difference, continue to grow professionally, and to find an excellent balance between home life and your professional endeavours. Last year, 93% of staff at Reading Borough Council gave positive feedback specifically regarding the hybrid and flexible working opportunities available at the council. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of continuous professional development, excellent annual leave entitlement, and you'll also have access to the local government pension scheme.

What you need to do now
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Assistant Manager - Accounting and Financial Reporting£48,000 - £55,000Berkshire, Reading
We are proud to be working with a boutique accounting and financial reporting firm, who are based near Reading and are on the search for an
Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant Manager.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical challenge and variety of work associated with audit, and who is now looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, and an exciting opportunity to help build the future of the fast-growing firm.Our client's team of specialists solve a wide range of complex problems for their clients across financial reporting, modelling and financial operations. Their client base ranges from fast-growing private-equity backed businesses through to listed companies and large multinational groups. What all their clients have in common is a high degree of complexity in their financial world. The firm works with their clients in a collaborative manner and form an extension of their finance teams when they are under the most pressure.
About the role:We are looking for a technically minded, qualified accountant to join our client's growing team of talented financial reporting and accounting specialists. If successful, you would work on a variety of projects for their diverse and ever-growing client base. These projects range from share-based payment accounting, listed company accounts preparation, consolidation, rebuilds and acquisition accounting.You would be building sustainable working relationships with clients, whilst supporting the senior engagement team by coaching trainees and leading on the completion of more complex client work.You can expect a lot of autonomy in this role, so our client looks for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to continuously improve their current ways of working, whilst also supporting their own professional development.
REPORTING TO:
Business Directors
QUALIFICATION:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong practical experience with IFRS & UK GAAP reporting frameworks
• Experience of undertaking client projects from planning to completion
• A track record of establishing & maintaining meaningful working relationships, both with internal colleagues and external clients
• Experience of coaching & delegation to more junior members of the team effectively
• Confidence in challenging yourself & others to complete high quality technical documentation
• Experience of writing technical papers & reports, and presenting their results to clients

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• £48k to £55k
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
• Employer pension contributions matching the employee contributions up to 6% of basic salary
• Participation in discretionary bonus scheme

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Your New Company

Hays Building Services are pleased to be assisting an M+E contractor in Reading with the recruitment of an Electrical Supervisor to join their busy team.

Your New Role

You will effectively manage the electrical onsite labour for the project and co-ordinate onsite electrical sub-contractors, complete general site inspection paperwork as well as attend toolbox talks and site meetings prior to work commencement onsite as required.

You will remain responsible for the timely delivery of the tasks allocated to you within the department, proactively supervise projects alongside the wider operational team as well as provide technical assistance on variances to the project where requested.

What You'll Need To Succeed

You will have relevant electrical qualifications, experience in commercial projects within the M+E industry as well as experience in projects up to £2mil.

What You'll Get In Return

This role is being offered with the daily rate between £250 - £300 per day on a 12-month interim contract.

What You'll Need To Do Now

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Your new company
The Probation Service works with around 30,000 offenders a year to support their rehabilitation. Residential Workers work in Approved Premises (AP) to secure homes for offenders who are on release from the prison service and making the transition back into the community. You will be required to keep the AP safe and secure for other members of staff and those currently resident there. Previous experience working within the security industry is required.

Your new role
You will be part of a team providing 24-hour cover within the Approved Premises. This will include both security and care duties. You will be expected to assist in the well-being and supervision of residents, maintaining discipline and adherence to AP rules, whilst remaining social and understanding towards those housed in the AP. This post will involve substantial out of hours work. Working with a 37 hour shift based rota across 7 weeks. Each shift will be 12 hours, so you will not be working everyday of the week.
Duties will include:

* Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment
* Maintain an active presence and regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner.

* Contribute towards the protection of residents, such as assisting with risk assessments.
* Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during the curfew period. Confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight.
* Supervise residents' meals, follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets, maintain hostel records and files as required, including data entry.

* Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety.
* You will work 37 hours per week, including unsocial hours and weekends.

Hourly rate: 18.32 p/h (inclusive of holiday)
Weekday overtime: 20. 29 p/h (inclusive of holiday)
Weekend overtime: 26.70 p/h (inclusive of holiday)


What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar field, security and care work will be valuable. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You will be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be subject to full HMPPS clearance and an enhanced DBS.

What you'll get in return

This position will give you great insight into the everyday running of the probation house and could lead to long-term permanent roles within HMPPS.

What you need to do now
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Technical Consultant

Location - Maidenhead (Hybrid, with up to 4 days on-site)

Salary - Up to £45,000

This is an urgent requirement, priority to those who can are available to start ASAP

Key skills: Need to possess strong ability with SQL, and working experience in project management - alongside proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced skills with Excel.

Our client is seeking a Technical Consultant to join their organisation, partnering with their customers to implement our systems into their business. The professional services team is responsible for helping each customer by helping them to realise the benefits and full scope of our products through streamlined, best-practice business processes. Their product suite offers a vast array of capabilities, and the professional services team is there to help the customers put those capabilities into action.

Responsibilities

• Use disciplined project management methodology and tools with a high level of discretion to implement and configure increasingly larger and more complex enterprise products to solve customer business needs.

• Scoping and estimation of effort required for small and medium implementation projects.

• Provide excellent high-touch customer service, building strong relationships and ensuring that each customer is a reference.

• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction (based upon survey scores).

• Troubleshoot implementation issues.

• Configure, test and refine multiple interacting system modules.

• Liaise with customer and third-party IT teams regarding connectivity (e.g. file or API-based transfer of data).

• Understanding overall technical aspects of the organisation's software, including application architecture and infrastructure.

• Increase knowledge and experience to become a subject-matter expert in products and services and their application in a business environment.

• Prepare and provide project status and risk assessments to their manager with appropriate levels of detail to ensure that implementation stays on schedule.

• Provide basic training and mentoring to new team members and customers.

Required Skills

• Project management experience is exhibited by working independently on projects.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel skills.

• Knowledge of SQL.

• Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to solve problems and help others.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to share ideas and influence decisions.

• Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions.

If you are interested in the role and feel your skillset matches the above, then please do get in touch and be sure to apply! As previously mentioned; priority will be given to those who are available to start immediately.

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Your new company
Join a prestigious client based in Theale, Berkshire, known for delivering exceptional products and customer service all whilst being a renowned brand in its industry.

Your new role
As a Customer Service Advisor, you will manage customer enquiries and resolve issues from the beginning of the case to the end, ensuring a seamless and first-class experience for customers. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £27,000 per annum with hybrid working available after training.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in customer service or case/complaint management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to problem-solving skills
• A proactive and positive attitude towards customer interactions

What you'll get in return

• £27,000 per annum, increasing to £29,000 after training
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus depending on company performance
• Canteen and chef on-site

What you need to do now


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Your new company
You will be joining the customer service team at a really exciting time. Due to increased growth, the team is expanding and are looking to add an additional team leader to their structure. The organisation is a prestigious, well-known brand.


Your new role
As a customer service team leader, you will manage, motivate and develop a team of approximately 7 customer service agents who will ensure daily performance is maximised and contribute to the development of processes and procedures to enhance efficiency. You will be the point of escalation for complaints or complex matters that cannot be resolved by your team. You will work with the head of customer service to ensure the team deliver a first-class customer experience. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth where customer service advisors will need to be trained and developed to high standards.
This role will be office based to ensure the right level of training and support can be given.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a passion for providing a positive outcome in a complaint's environment. You will also be at the point in your career where you have started to manage customer service agents and have a keen interest in building and developing their skills.

It'd be a huge benefit if you had an understanding of consumer rights law and FCA requirements.

Our client is open to considering candidates who meet some but not all the requirements, so please apply if this seems like a good move for you.

What you'll get in return

• £36,000-£38,000 per annum
• Company performance bonus
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• On-site chef and subsidised canteen

What you need to do now
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Your new company
As a residential worker, you will be working for the Ministry of Justice to keep the Approved Premises safe and secure for other members of staff and those currently living there. Previous experience working within the security industry will be preferable.
Your new role
You will be part of a team providing 24-hour cover within the Approved Premises. This will include both security and care duties. You will be expected to assist in the well-being and supervision of residents, maintaining discipline and adherence to AP rules, whilst remaining social and understanding towards those housed in the AP. This post will involve substantial out of hours work. Working with a 37-hour shift based rota, including a week of nights (once every 6 weeks) and either Saturday or Sunday (once every two weeks)
Duties will include:* Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment* Maintain an active presence and regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner.* Contribute towards the protection of residents, such as assisting with risk assessments* Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during the curfew period. Confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight.* Supervise residents' meals, follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets, maintain hostel records and files as required, including data entry.
* Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety.* You will work 37 hours per week, including unsocial hours and weekends.
Hourly rate: 18.32 p/h (inclusive of holiday)Weekday overtime: 20. 29 p/h (inclusive of holiday)Weekend overtime: 26.70 p/h (inclusive of holiday)
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar field, security and care work will be valuable. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You will be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be subject to full HMPPS clearance and an enhanced DBS.
What you'll get in return
This position will give you great insight into the everyday running of the probation house and could lead to long-term permanent roles within HMPPS.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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This is a holiday cover for 3 weeks helping, covering a busy reception, working for a lovely client based in Reading town centre.

Receptionist Duties
Greeting Visitors: Welcome guests and clients warmly, ensuring a positive first impression
Answering Phones: Managing incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate departments or taking messages as needed.
Scheduling Appointments: Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events for staff and clients.
Managing Correspondence: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and packages efficiently.
Maintaining Records: Keep accurate records of visitors, appointments, and other relevant information.
Office Supplies Management: Monitor and order office supplies to ensure the reception area is well-stocked
Providing Information: Assist visitors with enquiries

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Administrator Coordinator

My client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth planning and execution of events, as well as managing transportation logistics.
Key responsibilities include: event coordination: organising times and dates for various events, ensuring all details are meticulously planned and communicated. Communication: Email transport managers to coordinate and confirm transportation arrangements.
Logistics Management: Organise and manage transport logistics to ensure timely and efficient travel arrangements.

Organisational Skills:
Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to handle scheduling, communication, and documentation tasks.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook.)
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Our client based in central Reading is seeking a friendly candidate to join their accounts team, specifically focused on credit control. The role is offered on a hybrid basis.

Some of the responsibilities will include:-

• Maintaining and updating customer records and fees.
• Raising invoices in a timely manner
• Chasing all outstanding debt
• Allocating incoming payments
• Manage and process Sales Ledger queries
• Answering high volumes of incoming calls and emails
• Sending and reconciling customer statements
• Managing specific customer accounts and monitoring KPIs
• Attending weekly debt meetings
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets

Our client is seeking a candidate with previous credit control or sales ledger experience. You will need to be happy to work within a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency.

What you need to do now


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Our client, based near to Reading station, is seeking a Part Time Finance officer. The role will require you to work up to 28 hours a week, with some hybrid working and flexibility. The full-time equivalent salary is £28K.

The role will involve: bank reconciliations, daily receipt and payment posting, weekly update of cashflow forecast with actuals, intercompany account reconciliation and other ad hoc accountancy duties.

Our client is seeking a candidate with experience of the above duties, who has come from an accounting and / or bookkeeping background and has a good level of Excel.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
A medium-sized technology firm located in central Reading (no parking available)

Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Controller who can start immediately and commit to a month's temp assignment. You will be chasing payments both on the phone and by email. Allocating payments, reconciling accounts and managing new requests for credit.

What you'll need to succeed
Ability to start immediately and previous and recent credit control experience

What you need to do now
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Role Overview
As a Project Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient delivery of our projects.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support: Assist project managers with day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and handling correspondence.Data Management: Maintain accurate project records, track progress, and update databases. Prepare reports and presentations as needed.Communication: Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers. Ensure effective communication channels and timely updates.Logistics: Coordinate logistics for project events, workshops, and training sessions. Arrange travel, accommodation, and venue bookings.Financial Administration: Assist with budget tracking, expense claims, and financial reporting.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks. Monitor project timelines and escalate issues as necessary.
Qualifications and SkillsExperience: Previous experience in project administration or a related role is desirable.Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational and time management abilities.Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment.

What you need to do now


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