Total 233 Construction / Property job vacancies in Manchester , SK4 1BS

Interested in joining a team responsible for the largest and most complex museum estate in the country? Do you have a keen eye for detail when working to Health and Saftey standards?

About the role

Engaging and driving an efficient Estates service with great customer service, you will co-ordinate effective financial and administrative management within a busy department. Overall this will ensuring that our Estate operations aligns with best practice, meet the expectations of stakeholders and satisfy all relevant legislation and guidance.

This will include supporting the Estates Manager in overseeing all contractor documentation and compliance including RAMS, procurement paperwork, contracts, permits, work orders, and job sheets. This will also involve conducting risk assessments, and management reporting of the museum's defect reporting system ensuring all requests are processed in a timely manner.

Permanent contract, Full time 35 hours per week
£28,079 per annum

About you
With some previous experience or exposure to Facilities Management, Estate or Health and Safety, you will have the confidence and ability to review processes and will be comfortable suggesting improvements where necessary and appropriate; particularly with Health and Safety and compliance in mind.

You will utilise your great communication and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with a variety of stakeholders, that include staff, volunteers, contractors, and consultants.

With sound administration and organisation skills, you also have the ability to manage financial processes, ordering systems and spreadsheets. Your attention to detail remains sharp whilst you multi-task and prioritise a diverse workload.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the largest and most complex museum estate in the country which also houses a scientific collection of international significance. The Estate Operations team has responsibility for ensuring that the SMG Estate meets all legislative and operational requirements, is consistently well maintained, efficiently run and delivers an excellent customer experience to staff and visitors alike.

We are about to embark into a new period for the Science and Industry Museum site, that will see significant investment made which builds on the standout developments already achieved and further conserves and expands on an incredible portfolio of building assets.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Interested in joining a team responsible for the largest and most complex museum estate in the country? Do you have a keen eye for detail when working to Health and Saftey standards?

About the role

Engaging and driving an efficient Estates service with great customer service, you will co-ordinate effective financial and administrative management within a busy department. Overall this will ensuring that our Estate operations aligns with best practice, meet the expectations of stakeholders and satisfy all relevant legislation and guidance.

This will include supporting the Estates Manager in overseeing all contractor documentation and compliance including RAMS, procurement paperwork, contracts, permits, work orders, and job sheets. This will also involve conducting risk assessments, and management reporting of the museum's defect reporting system ensuring all requests are processed in a timely manner.

Permanent contract, Full time 35 hours per week
£28,079 per annum

About you
With some previous experience or exposure to Facilities Management, Estate or Health and Safety, you will have the confidence and ability to review processes and will be comfortable suggesting improvements where necessary and appropriate; particularly with Health and Safety and compliance in mind.

You will utilise your great communication and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with a variety of stakeholders, that include staff, volunteers, contractors, and consultants.

With sound administration and organisation skills, you also have the ability to manage financial processes, ordering systems and spreadsheets. Your attention to detail remains sharp whilst you multi-task and prioritise a diverse workload.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the largest and most complex museum estate in the country which also houses a scientific collection of international significance. The Estate Operations team has responsibility for ensuring that the SMG Estate meets all legislative and operational requirements, is consistently well maintained, efficiently run and delivers an excellent customer experience to staff and visitors alike.

We are about to embark into a new period for the Science and Industry Museum site, that will see significant investment made which builds on the standout developments already achieved and further conserves and expands on an incredible portfolio of building assets.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Your new company
This is a boutique property management firm based in the middle of the hustle and bustle, in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse, which is Manchester. An award-winning company that acquires and disposes of more office space than anyone else in Manchester.
They are a top, specialist, firm for Cat A and Cat B office fit outs and deliver projects with a great letting success. Located in the City Centre of Manchester, the office is a modern, open-plan space with plenty of collaboration space.


Your new role
In this role you will be involved in both technical building surveying and project work. You will be working with an amazing team in a state-of-art office that is getting refurbished soon as well.
You will be able to work autonomously with previous experience working across commercial office space. This role is ideal for someone who is a 'go getter', ambitious individual.


What you'll need to succeed
If you're passionate about commercial office fit out work, I'd love to hear from you!
You will be degree qualified in building surveying or equivalent. We can discuss how your experience, enthusiasm and ambition will drive you to succeed. You need to be fully eligible to work in the UK and have UK experience.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be working with a great team of surveyors across Manchester city centre for a firm that has a work hard, play hard mentality. Alongside your salary, you will be offered a discretionary bonus and company benefits. The company operates on a flexible working hours' policy which requires you to be in the office during the core hours of 10am-3pm but allows for early/ later start and finish.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A highly regarded, legal and professional services group are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary within their Legal 500 ranked Construction & Engineering
Team, based in Central Manchester.

Key duties:

* Acting as PA for National Head of Construction
Liaising with multiple stakeholders and clients
* Proactively organising and managing diaries of multiple Partners
* Taking the lead on tasks to ensure an exceptional and seamless secretarial support service

Key skills:

* Ability to type, draft and produce documents both quickly and efficiently
* IT skills - Microsoft Office suite, Big Hand, typing, case management use, formatting and editing documents
* Multitask effectively, with good time management and organisational skills
* Excellent levels of accuracy, working within stringent regulations (AML etc.)

What you can expect in return:
* Annual performance bonus' (individual and company wide)
* Hybrid working
* Comprehensive rewards package which includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care and season ticket loan
* First class support and coaching with great development and progression opportunities that reward commitment and loyalty

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Recruitment Manager - Construction
Manchester
Competitive salary, uncapped commission and benefits


Are you a Senior Consultant looking for that step up to management? Is your progression currently haltered?

Search Construction have huge growth plans for their team and subsequently are looking to expand the leadership team in Manchester. Our Construction division are a strong brand throughout the UK; the desk and client base are very well established. Leading a team as a billing manager, you will have the autonomy to develop your division as you see fit across the market.

This is an exciting opportunity providing genuine career progression. Search offer a very clear career path for managers, supported by our award-winning management development programme. If you see your career leading towards a Director role, we can ensure we provide this pathway, with all the support and training to enable this.

What we are looking for;

• Experienced Recruiter, with the desire to manage, coach and develop fellow team members
• Strategic in your approach, the ability to map out the market and identify new business
• Confident sales professional, demonstrating the ability to build a portfolio of clients, undertake business development activities, including negotiation and objection handling
• Candidate management, including sourcing and networking activities
• Ability to communicate at the most senior level, nurture sustainable client and candidate relationships
• Highly influential and motivational; the ability to coach and mentor recruitment professionals to maximise revenue and achieve team objectives
• You must be ambitious, energetic and hard working.

What we can offer you;

• The chance to work with industry leading professionals, all of which have a strong background within the Construction sector
• Very competitive salary and benefits package including car allowance and management bonus
• A commission scheme which pays up to 40%, will quarterly and annual bonuses. £0 threshold for your first 6 months, giving you the opportunity to earn commission straight away
• A clear, tangible and attainable path to multiple promotions
• The opportunity to be a part of a well established national business
• Industry-leading training, with automatic enrolment onto MDP1 (our Management Development Programme) from your first day
• High performance and high reward culture, with quarterly and annual high flyer events - trip to Barcelona this year!

We are looking to undertake interviews as soon as possible, please contact Luke Hobden - luke.hobden@search.co.uk is very happy to provide you with further information and discuss the position.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to expand your experience and progress your career with a growing contractor?

My client are a well established Contractor who specialise in Mechanical and Electrical / Plumbing & Heating works, working across the Social Housing, Commercial, Private Domestic & Renewable Energy sectors.

They have experienced a growth in business and have recently been awarded several new contracts and as such are looking to add to their experienced, trusted commercial team. The company have great staff retention and a history of promoting within, and lots of opportunity for progression as the business continues on their exciting growth path.

They are currently recruiting for a passionate individual to join them as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work across divisions. This is a great opportunity to develop and progress your career.

Reporting to a Commercial Manager you will be responsible for ensuring contracts are delivered to maximum profitability and efficiency from site set up stages through to final accounts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of bills and/or schedules for quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and refurbishment of building works in relation to both Estimating and Post contract duties.
• Assist in the preparation and valuation of progress and submission to client
• Sub-contract procurement including sending out enquiries, collating prices, negotiation, order placement
• Sub-contract valuations and payments in connection with any contract.
• Preparation of internal cost reporting measures.
• Advice when required on cost management, or value management.
• Maintaining quality control procedures.
• Undertaking all tasks in a timely fashion and as required by management.
• Ensure cash flow is maximised

The successful applicant will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) and have a stable career progression.

You must be able to demonstrate a high level of financial and technical knowledge and have a sound understanding of contractual and legal processes required with partnering frameworks.

If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, please apply via the link below or call Steph for more information on 01204 554 884.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently representing a medium sized Housebuilder who are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team based in the North West

About the role - Senior Quantity Surveyor

You will be reporting to the Commercial Director and will be a key member of the Commercial Team delivering profitability through contract procurement, cost planning and control and general commercial input through the private development process. You will manage and forecast build costs for allocated sites in the region. You role will also involve procuring all necessary subcontract trades whilst managing the payment process and subsequent contractual obligations.

Senior Quantity Surveyor duties include:

" Actively manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flows, cost movements and variations and budgeted financial information at site and plot level as per Group policies and processes.

" Ensure Group policies and processes are followed and reported fully on all development/build-related expenditure adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives

" Manage the working partnership with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are place, managed and settled as per Group policies and processes.

" Work closely with junior members of the team assisting with their development; ensuring the correct level of works are being delegated

" Procure all subcontract trades involving other internal departments, in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures ensuring the best value is obtained and all subcontractor prequalification criteria has been supplied.

" Manage the payment process for subcontractors and support other members of the payments team to ensure payments are made in accordance with the agreed payment terms.

" Evaluate and if appropriate, approve payments for dayworks and applications for subcontractors.

" Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme and provide advice and guidance on how build management can take advantage of cost reduction opportunities and mitigate and/or recover cost overruns.

" In accordance with prescribed timetable review and agree monthly site valuations (including costs) to complete assessments using the approved system.

" Authorise and commit expenditure on the COINS system up to the Group approval limit.

" Engage fully in the process of determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales

" Assist in the production of comprehensive Commercial reports/estimates for inclusion in Land appraisals.

" In collaboration with Construction management team, host regular meetings with subcontractors to review performance.

Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor

" A relevant qualification or good experience of Quantity Surveying

" Proficient user of COINS and MS Excel packages

" A good understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build

" Good Finance/Commercial awareness

" Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc

" Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations

" Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

What's on offer for the Quantity Surveyor role:

" Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays

" Choice of company car/ car allowance

" Discretionary Bonus Scheme

" Company Pension Scheme

" Private Medical Insurance Scheme

" Life Assurance Scheme

" Share Purchase Plan

If you want to hear more about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

Estate Planning Solicitor
£32,000-£44,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon. Visit colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy for more information.

We're looking for estate planning solicitors to join our technical Estate Planning team within Co-op Legal Services.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, whether that's continuously innovating our technology to support your delivery or our tailored internal progression framework to support your development. We're committed to providing an exceptional client experience and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with us. In this role you'll manage estate planning cases end to end with a client-focussed approach to targets. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source new work for you. We've doubled our Estate Planning team within the past few years, and as we continue to grow, there will be plenty of opportunity for progression.

What you'll do

* own caseload of complex Estate Planning cases to include Wills, Trusts and LPAs
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also be provided at certain case levels
* use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team

This role would suit people who have

* qualified as a solicitor or chartered legal executive or TEP qualification, with a background in estate planning
* knowledge of tax systems within England & Wales;
* strong attention to detail and the ability to draft documents
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively prioritise your work
* a client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you'll help us to realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* private healthcare
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Quantity Surveyor

£40k

Manchester

About the role

To provide a Quantity Surveying / Employer's Agent services across a range of projects delivered by Identity Consult and be responsible for all aspects of service delivery from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead Consultant under supervision of a Senior Consultant or above, in the delivery of projects both pre and post-contract across a number of sectors relevant to the individual;
• Comply with Identity Consult's internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;
• Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
• Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
• Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards;
• Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
• Contract and dispute advice;
• Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;
• Carry out the appointment and co-ordination of other consultants and contractors where required;
• Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions;
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse contractor tenders and make recommendations in relation to Contract Award;
• Undertake site visits including snagging, inspections, and handovers;
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes and supporting documents for meetings as required;
• Arrange and where required chair the required meetings to ensure the successful delivery of Identity Consult commissions;
• Carry out Business Development and Marketing activities to support the company's growth (targets to be agreed as part of the appraisal process)..

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or HNC in Building Studies;
• Demonstration of significant commitment towards personal professional development;
• A candidate not possessing the qualifications listed above but with a substantial and clearly established track record of success in a relevant field may also be considered;
• Must have a driving licence and have access to own car.

Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years for a construction related organisation;
• Experience of workload demand planning and developing resourcing strategies to deliver the work plan;
• Have good techniques and processes for tracking progress with tasks assigned to others and for dealing with delivery issues;
• Substantial experience of preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets within a value for money framework;
• Considerable experience in business and financial planning management including negotiating appropriate financial solutions;
• Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and forms of building contract;
• Excellent knowledge of relevant system and estimating software;
• Confidence in the use of all Microsoft applications; word, excel, PowerPoint, and be able to prepare and analyse detailed reports, spreadsheets & presentations.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council. Based within the Legal Safeguarding Team you will primarily work in the area of Adult Social care and/or Education.

You will be a key member of the team. The post involves provision of significant levels of support to the Legal Services Manager, solicitors and social work clients.

You will need excellent communication skills, team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner, having due regard to the Council's legal responsibilities. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential. We offer a supportive environment within a friendly and progressive team with Lexcel accreditation.
Order is for ASC or Education paralegal/legal asst not property.

Our client based in Manchester are currently recruiting for Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, hybrid, permanent role offering £40,000 per year.

The purpose of the role is to provide a Quantity Surveying / Employer's Agent services across a range of projects delivered by Identity Consult and be responsible for all aspects of service delivery from inception to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Act as lead Consultant under supervision of a Senior Consultant or above, in the delivery of projects both pre and post-contract across a number of sectors relevant to the individual;
• Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
• Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
• Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards;
• Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
• Contract and dispute advice;
• Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;

Requirements:

• Degree in quantity surveying or HNC in Building Studies;
• Demonstration of significant commitment towards personal professional development;
• A candidate not possessing the qualifications listed above but with a substantial and clearly established track record of success in a relevant field may also be considered;
• Must have a driving licence and have access to own car.

If interested or want to know more, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Self-employed Estate Planning Consultant
Uncapped commission-based earnings
Benefits including the flexibility to manage your own workload and IT equipment provided
For this role you'll need to live within an hour and a half commute of either: London, Essex, Oxford, Reading, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Norwich, Ipswich, Birmingham, Coventry, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Swansea or Cardiff.

We're looking for experienced estate planning consultants to cover various locations across the UK. We're a fast-growing business with huge demand for our services, owing to our customer first approach and strong brand presence. If you have the skills we need, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to work with our industry leading team.

In this role you'll discuss the benefits of our products and services with potential customers, helping them to make an informed choice about their legal planning. We'll therefore need you to demonstrate up to date experience and knowledge of key legal principles. As a self-employed consultant you'll have the flexibility to manage your own workload. Client appointments are mainly conducted through video call (national) and home visits (local).

What you'll do

* attend appointments generated by the company
* gain referrals and self-generate at least 50% of new business
* discuss the benefits of estate planning and legal services products including Wills, LPAs, Trusts and probate services
* have the support of Co-op Legal Services, an SRA regulated business, to draft legal documents
* deliver talks and seminars arranged by the company to community groups covering later life legal products and services
* work closely with customers to identify needs and take accurate instructions to meet their needs
* capture customers instructions using our in-house Estate Planning Assistant software

This role would suit people who have

* proven estate planning or will writing experience trained to the standard of IPW or SWW or legally qualified through CILEX
* excellent interpersonal skills with an empathetic nature and the ability to identify customer needs
* the ability to relay complex legal information in a way customers can understand
* confidence when presenting and a natural flare for engaging an audience
* the ability to consult, influence and negotiate whilst showing enthusiasm for the product and services
* practical IT literacy in a remote setting using Microsoft Office & ability to adapt to custom software
* a full UK drivers license with access to your own vehicle

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Estate Planning Solicitor
£32,000-£44,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon. Visit colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy for more information.

We're looking for estate planning solicitors to join our technical Estate Planning team within Co-op Legal Services.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, whether that's continuously innovating our technology to support your delivery or our tailored internal progression framework to support your development. We're committed to providing an exceptional client experience and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with us. In this role you'll manage estate planning cases end to end with a client-focussed approach to targets. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source new work for you. We've doubled our Estate Planning team within the past few years, and as we continue to grow, there will be plenty of opportunity for progression.

What you'll do

* own caseload of complex Estate Planning cases to include Wills, Trusts and LPAs
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also be provided at certain case levels
* use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team

This role would suit people who have

* qualified as a solicitor or chartered legal executive or TEP qualification, with a background in estate planning
* knowledge of tax systems within England & Wales;
* strong attention to detail and the ability to draft documents
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively prioritise your work
* a client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you'll help us to realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* private healthcare
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Will Writer
£24,000 - £26,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6B)
Remote, UK wide - or on site at our offices if preferred

We're looking for will writers and experienced estate planning paralegals to join our team.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about developing our colleagues. We offer internal trainee solicitor programmes with a bias towards estate planning as well as plenty of opportunities for progression. In this role, you'll manage estate planning cases end to end, alongside drafting and taking instructions on a variety of wills and associated estate planning documents. We'll look to you to communicate with clients remotely, providing an outstanding service and case resolution. You'll gain exposure to a variety of cases, allowing you to build on your knowledge within a supportive team. So if you have the skills we need, we can offer you the exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career with us.

What you'll do:

* document and write wills of various complexity, write powers of attorney and other estate planning documentation, making sure all paperwork is accurate and professionally written
* communicate with clients and external partners via the phone and written communication throughout each case
* manage an incoming case load and work with those parties involved towards the successful completion of a case
* accurately maintain client records and correspondence on our systems, making sure that all compliance and regulatory standards are met

This role would suit people who have:

* previous experience of drafting wills and advising clients relating to estate planning matters
* some experience of managing cases
* the ability to build positive relationships and a passion for providing outstanding customer service
* a high level of attention to detail
* the ability to prioritise and manage your own caseload to deliver against targets

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your salary as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.