plans work schedules assign tasks and delegates
responsibilities and manage their workload and output
advises on the handling of all correspondence and
enquiries relating to law practice and manages enquires
for the smooth running of the firm. ensures that
procedures for considering, issuing, amending, and
endorsing insurance policies are adhered to; plans
organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources
of the firm. use a range of software, including email,
spreadsheets, and databases, to ensure the efficient
running of the office. manage online and paper
filing systems. develop and implement administrative
systems, such as record management record office
expenditure and manage the budget .Oversee the
recruitment of new staff, sometimes including training
and induction. promote staff training. respond to client
enquiries and complaints. review and update health
and safety policies and attend conferences and training
Coordinate and liaise with the Digital marketing team

Intellectual Security Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Account Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance.

Responsibilities:

Accurate data entry and maintenance of financial records
Efficient invoice processing and reconciliation
Providing valuable support for payroll and expense management
Preparation of comprehensive financial reports and statements
Active participation in various accounting tasks, contributing to the team's success
Qualifications:

Essential:
Strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail
Proficiency in popular accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
A relevant accounting degree or diploma
Experience in a similar role within a professional environment
Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A collaborative and supportive work environment
If you are a motivated and skilled individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to admin@intellectualsecurity.co.uk.

Intellectual Security Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees.

Are you a paralegal with experience in immigration? Do you have a passion to learn more practically by working on a wide range of cases in immigration? Are you open to work as a fee earner? We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Immigration team in our recently opened Manchester office.

Who are we?

MSR Solicitors is a young nationwide law firm with impressive growth and high ambition. Our core values emulate our passion for our work, thirst for knowledge, and duty to our clients. We specialise in Immigration, Criminal, Litigation, Conveyancing, Family, and Employment Law. We are a culturally diverse firm respecting all our employees. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We are looking for paralegals who can share in our values, passion, and ambition, who would love to learn, partner, and grow with us.

What does the Immigration team look like?

We are a friendly team, focused on serving our clients with compassion and providing the best legal advice and work. We handle all types of immigration applications, including applications for entry clearance or leave to enter the UK, Leave to Remain in the UK, Nationality and Citizenship, Asylum & Human Rights cases, Business Immigration, and other various areas. We pride ourselves as one of the best human rights claim firms across the UK and also manage to get other complex immigration cases granted. Our skills and expertise in immigration law have led us to expand into three cities within four years from the inception of the firm. We work as a team, supporting, helping, and appreciating each other.

What would you be expected to do?

Provide a casework and advocacy service to clients of the firm in all aspects of immigration law. This is largely casework based.
Assist clients in liaising with other people and organizations to resolve their immigration problems where possible.
Provide advice as part of our telephone advice service and book the necessary follow-up appointments.
Take part in outreach work to solicit new clients to generate revenue.
Ensure prompt billings on files.
Manage a caseload of files independently.
Submit applications for visas and leave in all areas of immigration law.
Lodge appeal notices and grounds.
Handle applications for bail.
Prepare settlement applications.
Process business immigration applications.
Manage asylum immigration applications.
Represent clients in correspondence with UKVI and at UKVI interviews.
Stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.
Undertake necessary training to maintain standards required by OISC.
The above serves as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. There are other areas of responsibility that you are expected to cover but may not be listed here.

What we expect you to have:

At least 1 year of experience in Immigration Law is preferred.
Display professionalism, high quality of service, and a "can do" attitude.
Ability to learn procedural and processing requirements for various visa types.
Build knowledge of the firm with a potential client base.
Demonstrate attention to detail and achieve a high level of productivity. Handle an average caseload of 30.
Multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors.
Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Develop strong working relationships with team members and gain their confidence through professionalism and efficiency in all communications.
Proficiency in both written and verbal communication while communicating within the firm and representing the firm to clients and related organisations.
Learn from both positive and negative experiences and adapt accordingly.
Fee Earner Role:

As a fee earner, you will be responsible for generating revenue for the firm through your casework. This involves managing your own caseload, billing clients promptly, and participating in activities that attract new clients. Your ability to effectively manage and grow your caseload while maintaining high standards of service will be critical to your success in this role.

Benefits:

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

We have a great opportunity for a Site Manager working with a fit out contractor near Central London.

The Project is highly sensitive and valued circa £4M and is a CAT B D&B Fit Out project. You will be the number 1 Site Manager on site and responsible for managing the site and will be reporting to the Project Manager daily. Whilst managing the site, you must also be maintaining a high standard of health & safety while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

The ideal Site Manager must have:

• Have CAT A and CAT B Fit Out experience
• NPPV3 security cleared - able to work in government and police buildings
• Longevity in freelance roles with some of the big contractors in the industry
• Procore Experience
• Have experience in delivering commercial fit outs
• Major experience in M+E
• Experience and understanding of the floor plate of the building
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle minutes efficiently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Site Manager on commercial projects
• Interpersonal skills so you can get on with the rest of the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs

What's in it for you as the Site Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected contractor
• Competitive day rate
• An opportunity for on-going freelance work with an established Fit out contractor
• Excellent team culture

Apply today or for more information email your CV to lbrushett@frlondon.co.uk or call 077 6496 6932

What's involved with this role:

Interim Senior Lawyer – Social Care/Legal Services

Reference no: Bury 0009 23F8 / 1

Pay Rate: Up to £44.65 per hour PAYE depending on experience

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 1-2 months

City: Bury, Greater Manchester

Hybrid working

Standard DBS disclosure required for this role

The purpose of the role is to provide specialist legal advice, and put into legal effect the instructions of the Council in such a way as to provide the Council with an excellent and continuously improving legal service to enable it to fulfil its overarching vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertake activities to engage and build trust with people involved in service, developing the legal knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders.
Ensure the effective execution of legal work arising from the decisions of the Council and its Committees.
Take ownership of building effective working relationships with other Team Leaders to ensure the Council’s Legal plans and priorities are aligned across the teams.
Ensure positive personal and professional development of team members by tuition, personal example, strong leadership and effective performance management.
Procure the delivery of relevant training to legal staff and clients in respect of specific subject related matters.
Contribute to the production, monitoring and review of the Legal Services Service Plan.
Build and maintain excellent client relations acting as a role model to achieve service and Council wide objectives.
Support the Head of Service in ensuring sound democratic decision making, good and effective governance and openness/access to information.
Provide and ensure the provision of sound legal advice, assistance and representation, to Elected Members, Departments of the Council and other partners and stakeholders which will impact on the decisions and initiatives undertaken by them, together with the provision of advocacy when required.
Act as a point of reference and give professional advice and training to other staff within Legal Services and their specialist area.
Ensure compliance with quality systems adopted by the Legal Services Team.



NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly.


If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, we cannot, unfortunately, respond to all applications. If, therefore, you have not heard from us within 3 days please make a working assumption that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


“Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:

Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.



Qualifications:

Barrister, Solicitor or CIlex level 6 or equivalent and 3 years PQE in the area of the post.



Skills & Experience:

3 years post qualified experience in both children's and adults services.
Demonstrable experience of managing or supervising a team within a legal department, in a local authority (preferred).
Significant experience of handling and prioritising a personal caseload of legal matters/cases with excellent knowledge in this area of law.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines including court deadlines and timetables.
Rights of advocacy in Magistrates Court/ County Court/ Tribunals and experience of conducting proceedings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you will be able to communicate effectively up to senior levels right across the business using all mediums.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate and develop your team.
Extensive knowledge of law, legislation and application relevant to area of specialism.
Experience of managing at a senior level in a large, complex organisation in line with the areas of functional responsibility.
Ability to constructively challenge staff on legal and performance matters.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).

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Job Ref: Bury 0009 23F8 / 1


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

NIGHT SHIFT - Concierge and Security

This amazing 5-star complex who are looking for an experienced Concierge/Security professional to join their night shift team.

To ensure that the security of our development is maintained to the highest possible levels at all times of the day & night, ensuring that the safety of all residents and visitors is maintained.

Reporting to the Duty Manager (Day/Night) and working with all staff on shift to ensure that the services provided to all residents and staff are in accordance to the company mission statement and company handbook.

HOURS:

Generally, the shifts worked will be 20.00pm to 08.00am (Night shift). 12-hour shift, approx. 17 per month.

There will be a half an hour mid-shift break with two 15 min breaks in between this as directed by the Duty Manager on shift and will vary according to business requirements.

Shifts cover a 7 day per week revolving Rota, with no guaranteed days off.

Overview: Concierge & Security

• Overall security of the estate by regular patrols of all internal and external areas, including car parks.
• Occasional monitoring of CCTV cameras and taking the appropriate action as required.
• Logbook completed regularly.
• Liaising with cleaning supervisor regarding cleaning requirements on any part of the estate
• Correct reporting of any security / health and safety issues as well as near misses.
• Correct reporting of any incidents or complaints, following company procedures.
• Safekeeping of keys on behalf of residents and the estate keys
• Recording at all times the signing in and out of keys.

• Issuing of keys only in accordance with the correct personnel / residents/contractors

• Correct reporting of any maintenance or cleaning problems within the estate.
• Maintaining a safe environment for all people within the estate at all times.
• Reporting of any accidents and recording in the accident book.
• Turn on and off lights within unoccupied areas at the appropriate times.
• Carry out regular Health & Safety building checks as directed by duty management (to include regular checks of water tank rooms, plant rooms and other unoccupied areas).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times concerning the residents and business.
• To maintain a clean and tidy appearance of the security office at all times.
• Prevent trespassers and travelers from entering building assets at all times.

Concierge Duties

To provide concierge duties as below within the estate as required:

• To provide a warm welcome to all residents to the estate and ensure that they receive the highest levels of customer service at all times.
• To answer the telephone following company SOP standards at all times.
• To be smartly dressed at all times on duty following the company dress standards strictly.
• Liaising with cleaning staff regarding rubbish removal and general cleaning standards during their operating times. (Outside of these times to deal with any cleaning matters directly to ensure the estate is presented to the highest standards of cleanliness at all times.
• Monitoring the CCTV cameras and taking any appropriate action as required. Entering any incidents within the daily log book.
• Monitoring the fire panel and BMS alarms and taking the appropriate action as required.
• All reception type duties involving all aspects of meeting and greeting, administration, use of the telephone, computers, walkie-talkie, internal intercom system, lift alarms to the correct operating standards.
• Dealing with any cleaning requirements, taking urgent action as appropriate.
• Essential cleaning duties in the absence of cleaning staff on duty.
• Signing in / out all cleaning staff, using the relevant time sheet and ensuring that they use the staff entrance at all times. Name badges must be worn on the estate at all times.
• Correct reporting of any security / health and safety issues.
• Correct reporting of any incidents or complaints.

Essential for this role:

• SIA License
• 1st Aid
• Concierge experience of at least 2 years from either 4/5 start hotel groups, or luxury apartment residential complex within London.
• Customer service - 1 year

This role would suit someone with some experience or knowledge of Information Governance, information security and registration authority (RA) legislation looking for an opportunity to have a real impact, improve governance and associated processes and drive creative and effective solutions. If you have any queries concerning this role, please contact Liswani Sibamba at l.sibamba@nhs.net or call 0208 333 3000 x 33362.

House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business.

The Role

This role reports to the Head of Security Operational Resilience and will have a portfolio of responsibilities in the Security Resilience strand including oversight of the Duties Team and workforce management, accommodation, uniform and equipment, as well as advising on the operational security aspects of construction and technical projects across the Estate.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensuring the team responds to requests from the Security Hub and Operational Delivery.
• Anticipating lead times and ensuring accurate reporting and processing of complement data and employee changes.
• Capturing and directing feedback appropriately from staff inside and outside PSD.
• Coordinating to ensure all operational staff have the necessary tools to perform their jobs effectively and safely.
• Providing leadership and managing risks associated with day-to-day activities, being the first point of escalation for the Duty Security Manager.

Shift Work

This role will involve covering early and late shifts on a rostered basis and some weekend working. The exact times of attendance will be agreed with line management.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Ability to lead diverse teams by setting realistic objectives, driving performance, and upholding equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Ability to coordinate a large, multi-skilled operational workforce in a 24/7 environment, proficiently using time and labour scheduling systems.
• Managing a portfolio of continuous improvement projects, leading change in an operational context, and procuring specialist equipment.
• Cultivating collaborative relationships with stakeholders, providing accurate advice on operational requirements, and explaining complex matters to non-technical audiences.
• Identifying threats and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigations, and making fast, justified decisions considering risk, stakeholder expectations, and organizational goals.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a personal statement up to 1000 words addressing the key criteria, found in the job specification.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. Additionally, please note the salary range includes allowances which may be time limited. See Job Description for more information.

#LI-Hybrid

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Creative UK is the independent network for the UK Cultural and Creative Industries. Our goal is simple: to cultivate a world where creativity is championed, valued, and nurtured. We have established an authentic voice which represents, promotes and enhances the interests of the UK’s world-leading creative sector through high-profile public campaigning and representations to national, devolved and local governments and parliaments. This is made possible through convening, mobilising and partnering with an influential and diverse mix of creative organisations, creators, education providers, trade bodies and unions across the UK that make up our membership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge and passion for policy and politics, a natural flair for convening, communicating and writing. You should have a strong interest and passion for the sector and will act as a key advisor to the CEO, Director of Policy & Engagement and wider leadership team. This is a truly unique opportunity to join our team, champion, influence and make an impact.

LOCATION: LONDON or within proximity to London is preferred, however flexible, UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London. With a minimum 2 day per week working from a Creative UK workspace.

SALARY: up to £45,000 depending on experience + benefits

CONTRACT: 2-year fixed term, full time, scope to become permanent after year 1

TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 6th May midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. First round interviews will take place virtually on 24th May 2024 with the final round in-person on 31st May in London, immediate appointment preferred.  

Please note we are not able to consider candidates based outside of the UK.

* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request 


CORE FUNCTIONS
• Shaping and managing the delivery and success of our policy and public affairs strategy, identifying opportunities to meet company-wide objectives and maximise impact on behalf of the creative sector
• Convening and managing policy development, engagement and communications across industry bodies, member working groups and relevant figures in UK Government and UK Parliament
• Preparing policy-led submissions and responses to relevant consultations and inquiries
• Consulting with members, committees and working groups to manage, develop and promote policy issues and solutions in line with strategic objectives
• Liaising with key stakeholders and driving correspondence, meetings and resulting action
• Drafting speeches and briefings for use by the executive team
• High profile member Account Management


Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills; an ability to deal with people at all levels
- Strong communication skills: confidence in written and verbal communication
- Policy analysis and development: demonstrably experienced in a public affairs, policy and/or political environment
- Convenor and influencer: the ability to convene and lead policy discussions with members and stakeholders
- Connected: existing contacts across public affairs, policy and parliamentary stakeholders
- Knowledge and understanding: across UK policy (EU policy desirable), interest in the creative sector and wider UK trade bodies. Knowledge of the financial sector and partnering opportunities (desirable)
- Tact and diplomacy: Ability to develop strong and effective working partnerships
- Driven and forward thinking: Autonomous working with excellent organisation skills
- Systems and data: Office365 & Hubspot CRM (desirable) with effective project management practice to control activity and work plan delivery

For a full job description please refer to our website: https://www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/

We are looking for an experienced professional with an extremely strong public affairs, policy and research background – who is imaginative, innovative and bold, who can communicate complex ideas accurately, succinctly and clearly, and who can be persuasive. We have been able to grow an authentic voice which represents, promotes, and enhances the interests of the UK’s world-leading creative sector through high-profile public campaigning and representations to the UK Government and a wide range of national and regional governmental bodies on policy solutions.

The ideal successful candidate has a strong track record as a senior policy and public affairs practitioner with measurable evidence in positively influencing change in UK Government policy, ideally across the cultural and creative industries. You will have an established network, strong communications skills and the ability to take the lead in managing complex issues and external relationships. This postholder will lead the design of effective policy solutions with and for Creative UK’s membership across a range of cross-cutting areas.

LOCATION: Central London, MIN 2 days per week working from the Creative UK workspace.

STARTING SALARY: UP TO £60,000 + benefits including pension, private medical and life assurance

CONTRACT: Permanent

TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 10th May 2024 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. First round interviews will take place virtually on 29th May 2024, second round interviews on 6th June in person London, immediate appointment preferred.

Please note we are not able to consider candidates based outside of the UK. Previous applicants need not apply, no agencies please

* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request 

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing


Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills

- Policy: demonstrably experienced in a public policy environment, with first-hand experience in the cultural and creative industries
- Convenor and influencer: the ability to command credibility in convening and leading policy discussions with political and policy stakeholders and Creative UK members
- Connected: holding strong working relationships with existing contacts across the policy landscape including Westminster and Whitehall
- Excellent interpersonal skills; an ability to deal with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Knowledge and understanding: across UK Government and devolved administrations policy (EU policy desirable), the cultural and creative industries and wider UK trade bodies.
- Tact and diplomacy: Ability to develop strong working partnerships, including navigating sensitive and challenging discussion to positive outcomes
- Driven and forward thinking: Autonomous working with excellent organisation skills
- Curiosity and strategic thinking: the ability to analyse and solve complex problems
- Systems and data: Office365 & Hubspot Customer Relationship Management (desirable), experience of research and evaluation including interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion: A strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity reflected in positive action

Key performance indicators (KPI)s

This role will be central to achieving:
• Significant contribution to income and in-kind partnerships for policy, research and advocacy
• Highly impactful stakeholder engagement
• Policy solutions adopted


For a full job description, please refer to: https://www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/

PLEASE KINDLY DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE OISC or SRA. WE WILL CONSIDER SOLICITORS WITH 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

PLEASE CHECK SALARY AND JOB DETAILS BEFORE YOU APPLY.

We specialise in providing a comprehensive range of immigration services to both business and individuals.

We are dedicated to the provision of the highest quality of results and so are looking for a committed and highly driven candidate.

Monday to Friday - 9am to 6pm.

Annual holiday 28 days including bank holidays.

Your responsibilities:

Conduct consultations.
Liaise with existing clients.
Manage your own caseload, converting enquiries from new clients.
Advise clients, assess relevant documents for UK visas and immigration process.
Preparing applications to be submitted to the UKVI and overseas.
Stay up-to-date with the latest changes in the UK Immigration Law.
Very good English language skills, an additional language is a bonus.
You must be able to deal with complex matters, appeal matters and appeal bundles.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000