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I am looking for someone to work on a 12 month fixed term contract with the strong probability of going permanent after. The role is going to report into the Group General Counsel and also members of the Paralegal team. You will need to have had at least a year's experience in areas such as Company secretarial assistant, company secretarial consultant, Governance and other relevant sectors. You will be expected to maintain and update statutory books, comply with regulations when completing filings with relevant agencies, coordinating local registry findings, such as annual tax returns and audit reports and supporting the legal team with ongoing ad hoc matters including litigation, commercial, corporate matters, kyc processes and auditors' queries. You will need a law degree to qualify for this role. Please send applications to me at Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.

The Role We are looking for an assistant company secretary to be part of a growing and key team, supporting a world class business. Canopius is established as one of the largest managing agencies operating in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. Our clients are dispersed globally and whilst headquartered in London, we have core operations in the US, Bermuda & Singapore. Canopius has recently implemented a new target operating model and embarked on a global transformation project. Our team are uniquely positioned at the centre to help guide every decision and be a key part of all of the action. Above all else, as part of the Group Risk & Governance department, we are expected to know the Canopius business inside out. We strive to provide exemplary levels of service, advising and supporting all areas of Canopius’ rapidly expanding business. This role reports to the Head of Corporate Governance who reports to the Group Legal Counsel. Under the guidance of the Head of Corporate Governance, the role will be responsible for several Group Committees, and a portfolio of subsidiary Companies. This includes all aspects of corporate governance related advice and support to designated boards and committees, including planning, scheduling, packs, minutes for the designated boards / committees and statutory compliance. Working in close collaboration with the business, Risk, Legal, Compliance & Data Privacy teams, advising and supporting them in the management of legal and regulatory risk. We are looking for a corporate governance professional who has worked within a regulated environment, preferably in financial services or similar. Experience in cross-board/international subsidiary management and enjoys working in a team environment. Responsibilities will include: Provide proactive, end-to-end company secretarial services to both regulated and non-regulated entities. Working alongside the business providing corporate governance advice on all matters, including projects and navigating the new Governance Framework. Working alongside the senior assistant company secretary to provide a professional and proactive service in the support of Group Board and Committee meetings. This includes agenda’s, packs, minutes of meetings and statutory compliance. Work with the international teams to provide a professional and proactive service in the support of international subsidiary boards. Secretary to a portfolio of subsidiary companies. This includes scheduling, agenda’s, packs, minutes of meetings and statutory compliance. Draft resolutions, regulatory returns and lodge required forms and compliance statements with Companies House as needed. Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, conflicts, directors and secretaries. Subsidiary annual reporting accounts and regulatory returns. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment. Ensure that the highest standards of governance are maintained and support the effective operation of the Groups decision making structure. Support delivery of best practise, improvements, and innovation across the company secretarial function. To support the Head of Corporate Governance to embed the Canopius governance framework. Essential Skills & Experience A professional with excellent communication, administrative, organisational and IT skills, along with the ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative while working proactively with a high degree of professionalism. ICSA/CGI Part Qualified or Qualified. Relevant company secretarial experience within a regulated environment preferences to financial services or insurance experience. Knowledge of governance best practise, relevant issues, statutory requirements and regulations in the industry. Experience in managing subsidiary companies. Experience in the engagement with Non-Executive Directors and Board\Committee chairs. Strong working knowledge of Blueprint/Diligent entities and Diligent Boards functionality or similar products. Experience building effective customer relationships which creates customer advocacy. Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let’s lead the way together. The Legal Services Team (LST) is part of American Express General Counsel’s Organisation (GCO). We deliver legal support to colleagues and to clients, globally, across all business lines. We are looking to add a team member in the UK, who will report to a senior lawyer also based in the EMEA region. As a diverse and inclusive employer, we are very open to applications from people returning to the workforce and/or seeking flexible working arrangements or the option to work remotely (please talk to us about this when you apply). The LST’s mission is to provide efficient, consistent, innovative, and high-quality, legal support across business units, staff groups and jurisdictions. We are looking for a motivated, proactive, junior lawyer, experienced in commercial contracts, who will be part of this lively team. Interested candidates will have commercial awareness and experience of working in a commercial contract space. Candidates must be able to use their legal skills to work closely with key business clients around the globe, the LST leadership team and colleagues within the LST team on a day to day basis. In addition, candidates should possess a strong ability to lead partners and be able to demonstrate a track record of client care. How will you make an impact in this role? Contribute as an independent, trusted legal advisor to GCO and to the wider Amex business by: Identifying and effectively handling legal risk Taking instructions from and supporting your team leader, other lawyers, or legal teams in GCO, primarily across the EMEA region, and beyond as required Providing sound, commercial, legal advice and support across all business units, including drafting, reviewing, analysing and negotiating a wide range of agreements and legal documents such as procurement, marketing and sponsorship agreements Supporting internal governance and approval processes, including coordinating internal partners as appropriate Instructing and collaborating closely with outside counsel to obtain, challenge and finalise legal advice/opinions on projects and agreements Carrying out legal research on behalf of GCO colleagues Handling company secretarial matters and other LST workstreams, as required Working with other LST team members, including: Improving methods for legal knowledge management and supporting LST training and upskilling programme Ensuring LST’s adherence to any company-wide and GCO-specific processes and procedures Minimum Qualifications: Junior UK-qualified solicitor (or hold an equivalent qualification from a common law jurisdiction, provided you have some experience advising on English law matters) Experience of drafting and advising on commercial contracts in a practical and commercial manner with strong research and analytical skills Fluency in German/ Italian /Spanish would be beneficial but not required In-house experience in financial services is preferred Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritise and work as part of a team or autonomously under time pressure to meet deadlines and manage clients’ expectations Cross-jurisdictional experience is preferred, but not required (e.g. EMEA, APAC, LAC) Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, reliably, and persuasively with clients, senior business people, legal management and external regulators, both orally and in writing Commitment to integrity and American Express value We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. To complete your application, please click on the links below. However, if you require any assistance with the completion of this process – or need any reasonable adjustments to be made – then please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]

The Role We are looking for an energetic company secretarial assistant with a can-do attitude to be part of a growing and key team, supporting a world class business. This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract. Canopius is established as one of the largest managing agencies operating in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. Our clients are dispersed globally and whilst headquartered in London, we have core operations in the US, Bermuda & Singapore. Canopius has recently implemented a new target operating model and embarked on a global transformation project. Our team are uniquely positioned at the centre to help guide every decision and be a key part of all of the action. Above all else, as part of the Group Risk & Governance department, we are expected to know the Canopius business inside out. We strive to provide exemplary levels of service, advising and supporting all areas of Canopius’ rapidly expanding business. This role reports to the Head of Corporate Governance who reports to the Group Legal Counsel. The role has a wide remit from: providing transactional and technical company secretarial support to the senior team members for strategic projects, BAU and cyclical activities; the provision of end to end board and committee meeting cycle support for the regulated entities; engagement at all levels of the business, and in support of Company Secretariate team, to provide high quality advice and support across a broad range of company secretarial and departmental tasks and activities; and being responsible for a few subsidiary Boards. The role will work in close collaboration with the business and the wider Governance Team covering Risk, Legal, Compliance & Data Privacy teams, to deliver outcomes. We are looking for a energetic, ICSA/CGI part-qualified (or equivalent qualification), with previous company secretarial work experience to join this fast paced, dynamic team we are building. Responsibilities will include: You will be expected to: Main Duties and Accountabilities To provide high quality, professional and comprehensive assistance on all company secretarial matters including undertaking or assisting with all administrative tasks and meetings administration. To support the Company Secretarial team, and to assist in Company Secretary objectives being met in a timely manner and within statutory deadlines. Assist team members in the effective management of the department’s workload and responsibilities Support the Group’s decision-making processes via value adding Board and committee co-ordination, administration and front of house service for meetings Maintain and support the proper operation of Group companies, corporate record keeping and statutory filings Delivering a professional, efficient and reliable service to the department’s stakeholders Board and Committee Support Effective organisation of the preparation of agendas, collation and timely distribution of meeting packs on Diligent Boards Proactively managing meeting schedules, agenda planning process, matters arising and other matters Attendance at Board & Committee meetings with Head of Corporate Governance/Senior Assistance Company Secretary as appropriate Maintain a log of meeting actions and communicate as appropriate Attend and minute Subsidiary Company Board and Committee Meetings Work closely with the members of the team, Senior Management and other staff to support the trading subsidiaries and regulated businesses, ensuring that decisions taken by the subsidiary boards are properly communicated and implemented Support Board and Committee Effectiveness Reviews Company Secretarial Support Ensure all statutory registers and minute books are maintained for all Group companies and key meetings administered by the Company Secretarial team File forms relating to changes in corporate information on time or instruct third party providers for overseas companies Ensure statutory registers are accurate and up to date Provide corporate reorganisations and regulatory & governance project support Maintain Conflicts of Interest Registers Support corporate governance initiatives and provide guidance to promote and ensure best practice, as set out in the governance framework Support the drafting of governance documentation; Board Matters, Reserved, Committee Terms of Reference, Annual review of Governance Framework Support the management of delegated / signing authorities (manage, advice on application, provision of secretary’s certificates, PoAs, etc) Maintain the Group Company Structure Chart Support the Year end and Annual Report & Accounts Projects Support the Cosec team on corporate activity (share issues, transfers, new entity set up, entity rationalisation, capital reductions and re-registrations) Support the Senior Company Secretary in monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment Skills and experience: Preferred ICSA/CGI part-qualified (or equivalent qualification) and ideally with previous company secretarial work experience Proficient in the use of MS Office Experience of Diligent Entities, Diligent Boards is preferred but not essential Good working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 Excellent communication skills – written and oral, with experience communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders Highly organized self-starter – able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Ability to deal confidently and succinctly with people at all levels. Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

The role holder will be a Senior member of a Legal Team providing legal support and advice to stakeholders across the organisation. This will include:Drafting, negotiating and approving a very wide range of commercial contracts relating to supply chain, construction/engineering, IT & IP and marketing as well as many other areas which are fundamental to the operational running of this infrastructure asset.Working with stakeholders to identify areas of risk and requirements affecting the group's business.The successful candidate will be:likely to have at least 5 years PQEable to provide generic legal advice on projects work for outset of employmentDesirable:Previous in-house experience gained working on matters within infrastructure

Employer 1 Kingston Council Location(s) 1 Kingston, Sutton Contract Type 1 Permanent Working Hours 1 Full Time Grade 1 Other Grade (Other) 1 M+3 Hours Per Week 1 Standard Salary Range 1 £71,850 - £77,865 (subject to Pay Award pay scales) Salary Basis 1 Per annum Salary 1 £71,850 - £77,865 (subject to Pay Award pay scales) Leave Entitlement 1 Other Leave Entitlement 1 33 Days Application Deadline 10/12/2023, 23:55 Anticipated Interview Date(s) 1 Round 1: Interview on Friday 15th & Monday 18th December 2023 | Round 2: Stakeholder Panel Interview (from 3rd January 2024 onwards) About the Borough 1 Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. About the Role 1 The Head of IT is responsible for the design, delivery, operation and support of our IT services, Infrastructure and systems across the shared Digital & IT Service. As our Head of IT, you will: Ensure that the IT department provides high-quality, efficient, and effective services to the Councils and their residents. Lead and manage the IT teams. Develop and implement the IT strategy. Cyber security and governance. Manage the IT budget. This is a varied and exciting role, you will be leading on a transformation programme which involves migrating to cloud computing, transforming the network, wifi and the telephony. You will be involved in driving service improvement plans with key areas, mobile working and cyber security! The Head of IT has 4-5 direct reports; Head of Digital Support (IT Help Desk and Support Services), Head of Business Applications, Head of Cloud and Platform and Programme Manager for the Infrastructure Programme. The wider Digital & IT team consists of 40-50 staff members. About Us 1 Digital and IT is a shared service between Kingston and Sutton Councils providing digital and technology services to both Councils as well as a number of arm's length companies, including Achieving for Children and Sutton Housing Partnership. There are three Corporate Heads of Service roles in the Digital and IT department. Along with the department’s Assistant Director, they form the senior leadership team for the shared Digital and IT Service. These roles each have line management, budgetary and functional accountability aligned with the department’s specific services and goals. We are committed to delivering excellent public services to our residents and local businesses, which is why we place the user, and their needs, at the heart of our agile delivery strategy. We are proud of our digital culture, and have a team of excellent professionals working across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver for the Council. In the IT space we are using technology to enable transformation across the Councils. We have a broad range of digital projects underway and this role will work closely with those digital teams to ensure our technology can support our digital ambitions. For example, developing our cloud platforms to enable us to better use our data and develop capabilities in AI. About You 1 We're looking for a candidate with experience running an IT Service, ideally within the public sector! We're recruiting a candidate who has worked closely with and enabled digital teams to deliver at pace. If you have experience of running cloud environments and know how to transition teams to this way of working, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for a Head of IT who has: Exceptional leadership skills, modelling a strong performance culture and constructively building achievement, confidence and skills in others. Excellent people management and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of IT professionals, including mentoring and coaching. Strong technical knowledge and experience. Key areas include cloud computing, cyber security and networking. Experience in DevOps and working with digital and development teams. A detailed understanding of how to set and deliver Digital and IT strategies and plans. Experience managing stakeholders at a senior level. Experience working at a strategic and tactical level to ensure that deliverables meet the business needs of the organisation. Demonstrable commercial experience with programmes and portfolios, budgeting and resource management. A strong understanding and experience in effective IT governance and compliance including Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). We'd love to hear from you if you: Are open minded and curious about what technology can offer to our Councils. Can demonstrate solid management techniques to ensure that the IT services are well managed with strong governance, including cyber security. Have experience in taking an idea from inception through to delivery at scale. Have great stakeholder management skills and are able to empathise with others and see different points of view. Have high standards in quality of service and how IT is meeting user needs. Are energetic and optimistic about how IT can help combined with resilience in a dynamic and complex organisation. Please review the job description for full information. Our Offer To You 1 As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to be even more flexible in how we work and manage staff workloads, ensuring they have the correct equipment and resources to be able to maximise their talents and looking after their wellbeing. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) Three volunteering days per year Flexible and agile working arrangements Comprehensive learning and development programme Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres Interest free season ticket loans Local Government Pension Scheme Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme Zip car scheme Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses Confidential wellbeing and counselling support Subsidised gym membership Application Process 1 Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information 1 We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

Semi Senior Accountant (Hybrid) Greater Manchester Up to £32,000 We are pleased to be working with a brilliant, forward-thinking firm of accountants who are looking for two Semi-Seniors to join their dedicated team. This is a great firm to work for as you can see by the benefits of working here and the potential progression which we will happily discuss with any suitable applicants. What You Can Expect Your salary will be between £26,000 and £32,000 depending on your experience and qualification progress. Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from her per week Flexible working options based around the firms core working hours - enabling you to work hours that are more suited to your life outside of work such as childcare commitments etc. No ties or smart suits - it's smart casual every day. You'll get 23 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and an additional day off for your birthday You will gain an additional day's holiday for each year for up to 5 years. If you complete your professional qualification (ACCA, ACA) during this time you will jump to 25 days holiday. Gym memberships to further assist with having a healthy mind and body A private health plan which covers you and any dependants and can be used towards everyday medical expenses and provides 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP. You will be covered for 4x of your annual salary for death in service and you will have access to thousands of retail and lifestyle discounts through perks. Duties: This is a flexible role covering all areas of General Practice to help support the finance function of our clients. The work means you will gain a much broader deeper understanding of how to support modern businesses. Building and maintaining relationships for a portfolio of sole traders and limited business clients which will include regular contact to independently understand and support their needs. The opportunity to plan your own workload to manage jobs to ensure great service outcomes and peace of mind for the client. Timely and accurate preparation of accounts and corporation tax returns Timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns Preparation of management information for clients Timely and accurate preparation of self-assessment tax returns Providing Bank Reconciliation and Supplier Payments services for your clients Company secretarial duties including filing confirmation statements Onboarding new clients to the practice by setting them up on the systems and explaining our processes and requirements Maintaining the Dext & Xero subscriptions and helping train clients on these platforms Skills: You are accurate and detail-oriented, great at finishing detailed jobs You can take responsibility and make decisions, great at organising your own work schedule with little or no guidance You have an understanding of accounting principles Strong written and verbal communication skills The right candidate: Ideally ACCA/ACA Part Qualified or Qualified 2 years minimum Accountancy Practice experience Experienced in maintaining client relationships Passionate about financial control and reporting Have a positive 'can do' mindset. If this role is of interest please contact Sam Coupe ASAP on 07909 233871 or send your CV to [email protected] Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Semi Senior Accountant (Hybrid & Flexible working options) Manchester city centre Up to £32,000 We are pleased to be working with a brilliant, forward-thinking firm of accountants who are looking for two Semi-Seniors to join their dedicated team. This is a great firm to work for as you can see by the benefits of working here and the potential progression which we will happily discuss with any suitable applicants. What You Can Expect Your salary will be between £26,000 and £32,000 depending on your experience and qualification progress. Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from her per week Flexible working options based around the firms core working hours - enabling you to work hours that are more suited to your life outside of work such as childcare commitments etc. No ties or smart suits - it's smart casual every day. You'll get 23 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and an additional day off for your birthday You will gain an additional day's holiday for each year for up to 5 years. If you complete your professional qualification (ACCA, ACA) during this time you will jump to 25 days holiday. Gym memberships to further assist with having a healthy mind and body A private health plan which covers you and any dependants and can be used towards everyday medical expenses and provides 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP. You will be covered for 4x of your annual salary for death in service and you will have access to thousands of retail and lifestyle discounts through perks. Duties: This is a flexible role covering all areas of General Practice to help support the finance function of our clients. The work means you will gain a much broader deeper understanding of how to support modern businesses. Building and maintaining relationships for a portfolio of sole traders and limited business clients which will include regular contact to independently understand and support their needs. The opportunity to plan your own workload to manage jobs to ensure great service outcomes and peace of mind for the client. Timely and accurate preparation of accounts and corporation tax returns Timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns Preparation of management information for clients Timely and accurate preparation of self-assessment tax returns Providing Bank Reconciliation and Supplier Payments services for your clients Company secretarial duties including filing confirmation statements Onboarding new clients to the practice by setting them up on the systems and explaining our processes and requirements Maintaining the Dext & Xero subscriptions and helping train clients on these platforms Skills: You are accurate and detail-oriented, great at finishing detailed jobs You can take responsibility and make decisions, great at organising your own work schedule with little or no guidance You have an understanding of accounting principles Strong written and verbal communication skills The right candidate: Ideally ACCA/ACA Part Qualified or Qualified 2 years minimum Accountancy Practice experience Experienced in maintaining client relationships Passionate about financial control and reporting Have a positive 'can do' mindset. If this role is of interest please contact Sam Coupe ASAP on 07909 233871 or send your CV to [email protected] Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title – Construction Legal Secretary Salary – £29,000 – £30,000 Location – Manchester A superb new opportunity has arisen as a Legal Secretary at a highly successful full-service, global law firm. This firm works with a variety of clients across the world. The full time, permanent position lends a chance to join a firm with a fantastic reputation, which is increasingly growing due to its success. The right candidate will be an ambitious individual, keen to become established within a superb administration ability. Benefits: Company wide bonus scheme of 5% salary (discretionary) Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days remotely) 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays 50% off your current gym membership & corporate membership with Virgin Active and Nuffield gyms Critical illness insurance Private medical insurance Income protection Dental insurance Life assurance, 5x your salary Extended Maternity/Adoption & Shared Parental leave Study assistance Interest free loans About the Role Our client has an opportunity for an experienced Team Secretary to join their Manchester office, providing a high-quality and efficient secretarial service to Senior Associates, Associates and Trainees across different Practice Groups. Reporting directly to the Secretarial Services Manager, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: General legal correspondence Preparing Court/Counsel’s bundles/court forms Preparation of hard and soft copy engrossments and other legal documents PDF conversions Amending, formatting and comparing documents Copy-typing and digital dictation Creation of secure links Liaising with clients and courts Opening new matters Saving documents electronically Proof reading and quality checking of documents and correspondence Working within Excel documents Diary and email management for the fee-earners Handling telephone enquiries as and when required Travel arrangements, processing fee-earner expenses and dealing with other admin Managing workflow to the Document & Design Centre, Print Room etc when required; proactively taking steps to ensure work is returned within required timescales Liaising with Finance and other business support teams About You You will need to be adaptable to change, demonstrating high levels of client care, organisational and time management skills. You will have gained experience within a law firm demonstrating a proactive and enthusiastic approach with high levels of IT literacy, excellent attention to detail and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Previous office experience is preferred but not essential. You will have a proactive and enthusiastic approach with high levels of IT literacy, superb attention to detail and the ability to learn new systems quickly. For further information in relation to this vacancy please contact Adam Perry on 01142418030 or at [email protected] CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest. This Construction Legal Secretary vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position: Administrator Care home: Woolston House Location: Woolston, Warrington Contract type: 40 Hours (Full Time) Temporary Rate: £22,838.40 Are you someone with great administrative skills and an eye for detail? Join us as our new Administrator at Woolston House care home in Warrington. As an Administrator, you’ll support with all aspects of administration to ensure our home runs smoothly. You’ll provide secretarial support including drafting letters, managing filing systems, ordering staff uniforms and stationary, organising appointments and transcribing meeting minutes. Often, you’ll be the first point of call for colleagues, the people we support and visitors in the home, so you must be friendly, welcoming and have a can-do attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark. About Exemplar Health Care Woolston House is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers. We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and strokes, Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease, and physical disabilities. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. About the role Our Administrators provide administrative and secretarial support for all activities in the home. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: maintaining accurate financial records and our purchase ordering/sales ledger system taking and transcribing minutes of meetings managing business diaries, organising appointments and making travel arrangements answering the telephone and responding to enquiries completing the relevant checks for new colleagues ordering colleague uniforms promoting choice, dignity and independence. Download our job description to read more: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/189148262/ About you We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role. Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You’ll also have: experience of working in administration or office management efficient data processing skills keen attention to detail the ability to work to deadline an approachable and friendly personality excellent written and verbal communication skills good working IT knowledge and digital skills. If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects retail and lifestyle discounts free DBS check 24/7 counselling and support Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [email protected]. Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: CORP - Corporate Role Objective: The Personal Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing full secretarial and administrative support to a team of financial staff within a specific department. Under minimal supervision, the Personal Assistant (PA) performs various administrative and secretarial duties, and co-ordinates the needs of senior executives and financial staff as required. This individual will also consistently demonstrate their ability to take action when necessary and respond appropriately and is provided a company handset in order to be available outside normal working hours. The PA establishes priorities and follows through with multiple tasks. S/he exercises frequent independent judgment, and works closely with other PAs on day-to-day activities, as well as the Office Manager (OM) in order to facilitate a team support environment across the office. The position involves a variety of assignments of both long and short term. Duties include but are not limited to: diary and travel management, expense processing, general administrative support, client database management, department supplies, absence cover for team members and administrative/project work for the OM as directed. Responsibilities: 1. Secretarial Support Diary Management: arranging, rescheduling and confirming appointments; keeping executives and their diaries updated of changes as required. Telephone Support: Receiving/making calls, taking accurate messages, liaising with clients. Picking up calls for other members of the team when necessary or dealing with where possible. Liaising with clients, responding to their requests in an appropriate manner. Draft, prepare and/or distribute documents on behalf of supported staff and others as requested; includes creating/manipulating Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents for executives. Arranging conference calls using dedicated HL conferencing systems, ensuring accuracy of contact names, pins, meeting numbers etc. Must be confident in working across time zones when coordinating calls. Review incoming invoices; check for accuracy and verify, including assigning relevant cost/project codes. Liaise with US-EMEA based Assistants where necessary and provide support to visiting executives when in the office. Constant liaison with internal management, financial staff, external clients and prospects. Arranging meetings/lunches/dinners, both internal and external, as requested. 2. Travel & Expenses Extensive and complex travel bookings, using corporate Travel provider. Produce itineraries as required. Ensure adherence to HL Travel Policy at all times. Process visa applications, passport needs, currency requirements and associated reconciliations. Book taxis and cars as necessary. Prepare and submit expense reports using HL online expense system, ensuring appropriate receipts are attached and all items accounted for, and that process is completed within policy and monthly accounting deadlines. Collating expenses breakdown for client billing through Accounts Team. Reconciliation of monthly corporate/personal credit cards within deadlines. Ensure relevant travel refunds have been processed by travel provider. 3. CRM Data Management Maintain/update SalesForce (Client Relationship Management (CRM) database), including updating SalesForce business contact information, adding relationships etc. Create call reports and ensure accuracy of data held. Training will be given, a thorough understanding of its functionality will be essential. Proactively ensure the integrity of the firm’s CRM database by assisting in firm wide data hygiene efforts, including researching and entering missing data. Responsible for Deal Execution administration as directed by Deal Team, including NDAs for prospective clients, conflict checks and SalesForce data updates. Maintain file records for team, including filing and archiving. Register executives for conferences/seminars (on approved Marketing Budget List). Keep them abreast of new seminars/conferences in which they would be interested in attending. Liaise with internal Marketing as required, who oversee all these activities. Appropriately renew subscriptions (through the OM and/or IC as appropriate). Photocopying/Binding of presentations. 4. Administrative / Project Work Set-up and maintain well organised filing system conducive to the needs of the business line. Maintain team absence records, liaising with HR/OM as required. Support new joiners at all levels with familiarization of company policies and procedures. Organise client entertainment events, conferences, and promotional activities and ensuring adherence to budgets. Support and assist on Firm wide initiatives as directed by executives and/or OM. Share best practices. Participate in office admin meetings and/or events. Carry out project work as required and instructed by the Office Manager. Carry out ad hoc duties/tasks as deemed necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the team. 5. Absence Cover General support and help to other Assistants across the office when possible. Provide cover in the absence of other PAs including HL Reception cover if needed. Support the Office Manager as required. 6. Health and Safety Act as Fire Officer/First Aider if required (training will be given) . Ensure office space remains presentable and free of obstacles; notify OM of issues. Education / Skills / Experience Required Degree level education or of graduate calibre. Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented, and able to prioritise workload. Competent user of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint and Excel. Fluent in English, additional European languages an advantage. A positive, flexible, responsive service-oriented attitude and able to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Resilient and able to deal with high pressure environment and demanding individuals. Flexibility, resourcefulness and good anticipation are important qualities, as is the ability to act decisively and on own initiative. Confident with an outgoing personality and practical approach to problem solving. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and maintain confidentiality. Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a personal commitment to continuous improvement of policies and procedures. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your key responsibilities will includeDrafting, negotiating, and advising a broad variety of commercial contracts within the FinTech and Trading industry. Corporate GovernanceEmploymentData protectionRegulatory & Compliance as required The successful candidate will be an NQ up to 4 PQE with strong commercial contracts work in the Financial Services or FinTech sectors within the UK ideally for an international business. They will be based in London or willing to commute into the centre of London 3 days per week.

Climate Change Community Programme Advisor35,946 per annum pro rata 29.6 hours per week2 year fixed term contractColeford/AgileAre you passionate about combating climate change?  Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment and engage our communities in building a sustainable future?  The Forest of Dean District Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join them as a Climate Change Community Programme Advisor.As Climate Change Community Programme Advisor, you will play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the Council's Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan in the District.  You will promote, facilitate and support action and investment in a low carbon, climate resilient, circular economy and society, advising and linking local communities and organisations to grants, schemes, initiatives and other means of facilitating change.Providing support to the Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership (FODCAP), you will promote partnership working and help enable collaborative action, with a focus on supporting engagement at a strategic level. Supporting town and parish councils in addressing climate change through their plans and investments, will be an important part of the role.Reporting to the Head of Climate Action | Net Zero, you will work closely with the Climate Change Community Delivery Lead, based in the Council's Community Wellbeing team, to translate strategy into action, identify funding and develop opportunities for projects and initiatives, to cut carbon, as well as to adapt to the impacts of climate change.Having the ability to influence stakeholders, build partnerships, develop relationships, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively will be an important part of this role.For more information about this role, please check the attached job description on our career website via the apply link. You will need• Experience of working in a climate change and/ or climate or sustainability engagement, communications, project or programme role;• A solid understanding of climate change evidence, targets, timescales and basis for action, and an appreciation of the issues, challenges and diversity of perspectives;• A qualification in a relevant area of expertise, equivalent to a degree or relevant experience of five years;• Ability to communicate effectively, transfer knowledge and precipitate change, working in different contexts and with different audiences;  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders towards the achievement of common goals and outcomes;Special Conditions• There may be a requirement to work at other Publica Group (Support) Ltd and/or client locations to meet the needs of the business • You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service• Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes and a Full UK Driving License• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.• DBS CheckYou will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (Forest of Dean District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, and Cheltenham Borough Council)  to deliver more efficient and improved services.What can we do for you• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice• Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues• Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances)• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlementsTo apply for this position please click on apply now within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CVAccredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children.  Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

Assisting with commercial and employment law matters.Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts.Supporting the wider team in employment law matters.Conducting legal research and providing advice on relevant laws and regulations.Supporting the company in ensuring legal compliance within the financial services industry.Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters.Managing relationships with external legal counsel.Supporting the implementation of legal policies and procedures.Assisting the London Legal team with day-to-day legal queries (including but not limited to reviewing commercial contracts, responding to employment queries and assisting with general corporate matters, as required).Taking initiatives in developing new processes and improving current processes to streamline the Legal team's response, increase efficiency, and support collaboration within the teamObtaining and maintaining an excellent understanding of the organisation and the products with a focus on regulations and laws in various jurisdictions.Representing the Legal team in projects and transactions as required.Initiating, planning, prioritising and managing work activities and projects effectively.Regularly communicating with your line manager and providing updates in team meetings on progress.General legal and administration support (including but not limited to filing, execution of contracts, renewals of certified documents)Collaborating with other teams and outside counsel when appropriate.Complying with all applicable compliance policies, procedures, laws, and regulationsA successful 'Paralegal' should have:A law degree or equivalent legal qualification.At least three years experience in commercial and employment law ideally within the financial services sector.Strong drafting and negotiation skills.Excellent legal research skills.Good understanding of financial regulations.Proven ability to manage relationships with external counsel