Total 5 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
I am currently working with a well-established legal organisation based in Lytham, who are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. This business started over 15 years ago and has since grown and expanded and opened branches across the Lancashire region. Our client stands as a beacon of legal excellence and client-focused service. With a rich history of providing comprehensive legal solutions, this esteemed firm has established itself as a cornerstone of the community.Your new role

• Providing comprehensive secretarial assistance to a solicitor.
• Diary management, arranging appointments and meetings.
• Strong typing skills and ability to produce letters and legal documents, including court forms and statements.
• .Assist with maintenance of client files, ensuring they comply with legal standards.
• The ability to work both using your own initiative and working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Updating and maintaining the in-house database.

What you'll need to succeed

• Commercial property experience is desirable but not essential.
• Organised, resilient and hard-working.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Packages and in-house systems.
• Previous experience with administration is essential.

What you'll get in return

• £23,000-£24,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Permanent opportunity with training and progression opportunities.
• Company pension and free on-site parking.

What you need to do now
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About the Role…
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Cybersecurity Manager to join our clients IT department.As a member of our leadership team, the Cybersecurity Manager plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and infrastructure. This position is ideal for a dynamic and experienced professional who excels in team management and has a profound understanding of cybersecurity threats and solutions.
Reporting directly into the Group Infrastructure & Security Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a team of cybersecurity engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing robust security measures.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of maintaining a secure and resilient IT infrastructure.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of cybersecurity engineers.
• Work closely with cyber personnel in other countries.
• Oversee the outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) function.
• Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Plan, implement, and oversee cybersecurity changes in a structured manner.
• Oversee security incident management and resolution processes.
• Maintain and update documentation of security incident playbooks, common practices, process flow diagrams, and the knowledge base.
• Manage workloads and projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Report to senior management on the status of infrastructure projects and operations.
• Implement and maintain industry standard cybersecurity controls, testing and evidencing the effectiveness of the controls on a regular basis.

Candidate Requirements

• Understanding of emerging cyber requirements and cybersecurity threats.
• Broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies (with OT knowledge being an additional benefit).
• Experience working in an IT function and relevant field.
• Experience as a senior SOC analyst - looking to step up to management.
• Proven experience in the management and delivery of key cybersecurity projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate for success with key business stakeholders.
• Experience managing and reporting project deliverables to senior management audiences.
• Proficiency in using, building, and maintaining an EDR/XDR solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Tanium).
• Proficiency in using, building, and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
Your new company is a reputable law firm based in Blackburn, with a strong presence in the wider Lancashire area. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

Your new role
As a Legal Cashier (Accounts Assistant), you will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks including daily banking functions, preparing online electronic bank transfers, and performing bank reconciliations for both client and business accounts. You will also handle client ledger reconciliations, administration of petty cash, and processing of client and office accounting transactions. Additionally, you will address internal and external accounts queries, ensuring smooth financial operations. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.


What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience as a Legal Cashier, or have experience of working as an Accounts Assistant and possess excellent numeracy skills. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines are crucial. Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), is essential. You should be able to work well as part of a team, providing cover where necessary.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £27,000 and be part of a discretionary bonus scheme. You will enjoy 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave. A day off for your birthday, ongoing training and development opportunities, and clear progression paths are also part of the package. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, health care benefits (health cash back plan and mental health counselling services), and various employee discounts. Service awards and participation in annual events further enhance the employee experience.


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.

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Your new company
I am currently working with a well-established legal organisation based in Preston, who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a full-time and permanent basis. This business started over 15 years ago, and has since expanded and opened branches across the Lancashire region. Our client stands as a beacon of legal excellence and client-focused service. With a rich history of providing comprehensive legal solutions, this esteemed firm has established itself as a cornerstone of the community.
Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, your role is integral to the financial operations of our firm. You will be responsible for the efficient handling of both client and office transactions, including the banking of receipts and the processing of payment requests. Your daily tasks will involve meticulous bank reconciliations and managing online banking activities. You'll ensure seamless funds transfers and ledger updates, while also handling supplier invoices and staff expenses. Your role extends to managing petty cash transactions and addressing general account-related queries. Organisation is key, as you'll assist in maintaining up-to-date department filing and undertake ad-hoc tasks to support the team. Your interaction with the bank and credit control experience will contribute to the firm's financial health. Additionally, you'll support the Finance Manager and engage with Legal Aid matters, showcasing your versatility and commitment to the firm's success.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is someone who stays calm under pressure, exemplifying resilience and composure. With good communication skills, you'll be adept at chasing up on pending matters and engaging effectively with clients and colleagues. Your interpersonal and relational skills will be key to fostering strong professional relationships. As a well-organised individual, you'll excel at prioritising tasks and managing a high volume of work. This role is process-oriented, requiring a methodical approach to task management. You'll be responsible for relaying information factually, ensuring clarity and precision in all communications.
What you'll get in return
In return for this, you will be offered a competitive salary up to £26,500 depending on your level of experience.Benefits will also include:

• 25-day holiday
• Company pension contribution
• Flexible working

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 on your career.

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Your new company
Your new company are a new, independent utilities infrastructure business formed from the division of a previously leading infrastructure service company. They design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.
They are incredibly proud of their client base, including the likes of Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Powergrid and Scottish Power, providing them with an efficient, speedy and customer-focused engineering service.


Your new role
Your new role will see you joining the consultancy as a Civil Design Engineer, as either an experienced Project or Senior Engineer. You will join the dedicated Design and Construct teams, currently delivering an expanding workload for your clients on a number of D&C frameworks throughout the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on a wide variety of projects covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through detailed design to construction.


The position will be based in the Warrington and will involve a mixture of hybrid working, with even more flexibility provided to candidate at a higher level. You will have the opportunity to work on both challenging and exciting projects of a technical nature designing excellent services and solutions for our wide client base by assisting the team in all relevant projects and activities to meet client objectives and needs. Working as part of a team, you will acquire a portfolio of technical knowledge and transferable skills that will give you a wide choice of careers options.
What you'll need to succeed


You will need to be degree qualified, and for more senior positions have professional qualifications with either the ICE or IStructE. Furthermore you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
• Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering preferable
• Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
• Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
• Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
• Client focused approach to service delivery
• Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
• Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary up to £45,000 for Engineers £60,000 for Senior/Principals, all based on proven skills and UK experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. It will be recognised that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.


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 on 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