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Zest Optical is supporting a British eyewear brand in their search for an Optical Assistant to join their boutique in Marylebone.
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a brand at the forefront of sustainability within the eyewear industry.
Combining exceptional design, high-quality materials, and expert craftsmanship, they create a truly special range of products—all offered within a setting like no other.
The Role
As an Optical Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a tailored, first-class experience to every customer.
You will guide them through the eyewear selection process, manage orders, and help nurture the brand's loyal community of wearers.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses that complement their style and prescription needs.
Take accurate optical measurements with care and precision.
Handle customer queries via email, phone, and in-store visits.
Manage the customer database and support marketing outreach efforts.
Assist with stock management, merchandising, and store administration.
Oversee store opening/closing procedures.
About You:
A proven track record working within the optical industry.
A passion for sustainability and ethical business practices.
A growth mindset with a keen willingness to learn.
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
The Benefits:
Base salary up to £26,000.
Bonus structure based on sales targets.
A pair of spectacles & sunglasses, plus discounts for family and friends.
Team-building days.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking brand that is making a real impact in the eyewear industry.
To find out more, please send your CV by clicking the 'apply' link, and the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £26000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
Posted: 2025-03-12 17:18:21
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In this role, you will be responsible for assessing relatives or friends to care for children & young people, when their own parents are not able to.
As a Social Work Assistant in the service, you will be responsible for supporting the work completed within your social work team; which will include:
, Contacting potential Connected Persons Foster Carers / Special Guardians to introduce yourself/the service and talk through the stage one checks & references required as part of the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment.
It will also be necessary to be able to give an overview of the assessment process, why this is taking place and what will be expected from applicants.
, Being confident in using electronic systems (CHARMS, Eclipse, spreadsheets etc) to keep records up to date and be able to communicate with people using a variety of different methods.
, Working alongside and communicating effectively with Social Workers and other professionals across the service including child care social workers, legal representatives, GP's and the medical advisor.
, To meet with potential applicants and help them complete paperwork, check ID for the purposes of DBS checks and to ensure people have the correct paperwork and understand the process for requesting a full adult medical with their GP.
, To support social workers within the service to complete the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment; this may include completing one to one sessions with applicants, or supporting with other documentation (i.e.
health & safety checklist, safer care agreement, chronologies etc).
Purpose
To support social workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality service.
Responsibilities
To be responsible for an ‘allocated worker' casework role, as assigned by Team Manager/Social Worker:
To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people.
To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements.
As directed, provides practical day to day support to children and their families.
Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people; and ensure that services are ‘joined up' in approach.
To accurately record, report and communicate using accurate, up-to-date evidence based information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.
To take personal responsibility for your own professional development and reflective practice and keep up-to-date with changes to legislation, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice development.
To work as a team member and attend team meetings and service reviews to positively contribute to the outcomes for children achieved as a team.
Actively support the Team Manager by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs of the service.
Required
You will also have strong administration and IT skills, as your time will be split between office-based tasks and work in the community, visiting families.
Key effective communication and positive relationship skills are essential, as well as clear, concise record keeping, in a timely, accurate manner, applying your time management and organisational skills.
The ability to work effectively with colleagues and other agencies; solve problems, negotiate and make decisions are also a necessity to be able to support the social work team.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon - Fri) ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £12.50 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-03-12 09:08:19
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a Private Client department in a well-established legal firm.
This role offers excellent benefits and a salary circa £30,000.
As a Legal Assistant, you will assist solicitors in providing legal services to clients regarding wills, trusts, probate, & estate administration and support the team in the preparation of legal documents, client communication, & administrative tasks, ensuring high standards of service and compliance with all legal requirements.
What we are looking for:
* Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Paralegal, Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
* Ideally have experience in administrative or legal support role.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
* Knowledge of private client legal matters, including wills, trusts, and probate would be beneficial.
Apply now for this exceptional Legal Assistant opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Northallerton, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £30000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-03-11 16:18:25
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a Private Client department in a well-established legal firm.
This role offers excellent benefits and a salary circa £30,000.
As a Legal Assistant, you will assist solicitors in providing legal services to clients regarding wills, trusts, probate, & estate administration and support the team in the preparation of legal documents, client communication, & administrative tasks, ensuring high standards of service and compliance with all legal requirements.
What we are looking for:
* Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Paralegal, Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
* Ideally have experience in administrative or legal support role.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
* Knowledge of private client legal matters, including wills, trusts, and probate would be beneficial.
Apply now for this exceptional Legal Assistant opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Ilkley, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £30000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-03-11 16:15:15
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Quantity Surveyor
Derry
€50,000 - €70,000 + Package + Data Centre Industry + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Technical Progression + 'Immediate Start'
Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career? This is your chance to take on a pivotal role within a rapidly growing contractor, gaining the experience and responsibility needed to transition into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
You'll be working on a variety of multimillion-pound projects, gaining great experience with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing sector.
This contractor is known for delivering high-value technical projects and offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you can develop your skills and progress your career.
The role will involve cost management, procurement, and contract administration, with increasing leadership responsibilities to help you step up to senior level.
You'll work closely with the commercial and project teams to keep things running smoothly and ensure successful project delivery.
For those interested in international experience, there's also the chance to work on projects in Germany.
If you're a driven QS looking for that next move, this is a chance to be part of an innovative team, work on major projects, and take your career to the next level.Your Role as a Quantity Surveyor Will Include:
* Managing cost control, procurement, and contract administration across high-value construction projects.
* Supporting the commercial team to ensure projects are delivered on budget and in line with financial targets.
* Working closely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to drive efficient project delivery.
As a Quantity Surveyor You Will Have:
* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the data centre, pharmaceutical, or construction sector.
* Commutable to Derry
If you are interested in this role please call Dea on 07458163032
Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, QS, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Commercial Manager, Estimator, Commercial QS, junior quantity surveyor, Construction, Data Centre, M&E Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering QS, Infrastructure QS, Commercial QS, Fit-Out QS, Main Contractor QS, Specialist Contractor QS, Derry / Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady, Coleraine, Letterkenny (Republic of Ireland), Omagh, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, County Tyrone, County Donegal (Republic of Ireland), North West Northern Ireland ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: €50000 - €70000 per annum + + Package
Posted: 2025-03-11 13:05:30
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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
CENTRAL LONDON / HYBRID WORKING
£35,000 to £40,000 + BENEFITS + STUDY SUPPORT
THE COMPANY:
We're partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing VC Backed SME Tech Business located in Central London that is looking to hire an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join the team.
As the Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant, you'll be reporting the Finance Director and will be responsible for leading on the transactional finance activities such as; Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Bank Reconciliation and Credit Control.
The business is a big advocate for supporting studies and would like to hire an individual who is actively undertaking exams in AAT, ACCA or CIMA, and that has a passion and drive to elevate their career to a Management Accountant level in the future.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who would love to be part of a fast-growing business where they can continue to progress their finance career,
THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
Reporting to Finance Director, as the Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant, you'll be responsible for leading on the transactional activity
Posting/approving purchase invoices and expense claims
Implementing a PO system to improve controls
Preparing supplier payment runs for approval
Responsible for producing monthly sales invoices, sending to clients and resolving queries
Chasing for payment of sales invoices via email and the phone
Conducting daily bank reconciliation to ensure that accounts are accurate
Supporting with month end with reconciliations and journals
Assisting with the Quarterly VAT Returns and Monthly Payroll
General finance administration
THE PERSON:
Must have current and proven experience in a role such as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper or similar
Ideally have experience with Xero, however, Intermediate or above is required on MS Excel
Must be actively pursuing accounting qualifications such as AAT Level 3, CIMA or ACCA.
Solid education background with good grades
Strong organisational skills and the ability to priorities tasks effectively
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication skills, both written and verbal - ability to liaise well at all levels.
TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant vacancy for immediate consideration.
Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum + +Hybrid+Study Support
Posted: 2025-03-07 14:21:43
