Total 132 business management project planning job vacancies in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH

Your new role
To provide fully comprehensive administrative and project support for all installations. This will be a fast-paced role, where time-keeping, efficiency and effective productivity and self-motivation are a must.
The right candidate will be working alongside the Internal Project Manager and will adopt great working relationships with the engineers, clients and wider team.
* To assist with warranty and quotes for parts for installations in order to complete the projects.* To assist with Purchase Orders and Invoices as required.
* To assist with any Office Management responsibilities to keep the office running smoothly, from company vehicles, to events to office stock.
* To ensure that incoming mail is dealt with or appropriately redirected, indicating clearly any deadlines or instructions as necessary to facilitate speedy resolution and prioritisation.
* To ensure all client folders and information is up-to-date regularly to reflect the CRM system in regard to projects.
* To deal efficiently and professionally with all clients, whether in person, or by telephone or email, and act as an ambassador providing professional, supportive and helpful advice and information.

What you'll need to succeed
* Experience working in a similar role desired* Experience liaising with engineers and project managers
* Experience with purchase orders and invoices

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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The Role: Business development Manager
Located: Basildon (HO) Hybrid/ London based
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 PA

We are seeking a Proactive Business Development Manager to join our established clients, Sales Team. In this pivotal role, you will be tasked with driving sales growth and enhancing profit margins within the Healthcare sector nationwide. Your success will hinge on acquiring new clients while effectively managing and expanding their existing accounts.

Vision and Career Progression

Their organisation has demonstrated consistent growth year after year, establishing a strong track record in the industry. Historically focused on furniture and soft furnishings for the care and hospitality markets, pivoting their strategy for 2023 and beyond. Their renewed emphasis is on providing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments across both public and private sectors. Collaborating with new factories in the UK and Europe, launching exciting new products and reinforcing their brand's reputation among their tenured clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales Targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Account Management: Cultivate and grow key national accounts while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strategic Development: Formulate and implement strategies to identify potential clients and convert them into key accounts.
• Sales Follow-Up: Diligently pursue all sales opportunities to maximise revenue.
• Relationship Building: Maintain strong relationships with existing customers through both online interactions and face-to-face meetings.
• New Client Acquisition: Successfully on board new customers in the private and public mental health sectors from initial contact through to integration.
• CRM Management: Regularly update the CRM system (Pipedrive) with client interactions, scheduling meetings, and managing your weekly calendar.
• Action Planning: Collaborate with the Sales Director to create an actionable 90-day plan outlining your responsibilities and deliverables.

Salary, Commission, and Benefits

• Salary Range: Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.
• Commission Structure: Attractive commission scheme based on sales performance.

Benefits Include

• Company-provided phone and laptop
• Car allowance
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday after a successful probation period. Approximately four days are reserved for company shutdown during Christmas.

A Typical Week

• Client Engagement: Spend approximately three days per week meeting clients on-site, with two office days at our Basildon location.
• Time Management: Organise your schedule one to two weeks in advance; report weekly to the Sales Director on activities and upcoming appointments.
• KPI Reporting: Provide regular updates on activities and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Team Meetings: Participate in weekly sales meetings to align strategies with team goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. You should possess a proven track record in business development and account management. Comprehensive training on their products and systems will be provided to ensure you have the tools necessary for success. Ongoing sales training, coaching, and mentoring will be integral to your role. Attendance at weekly meetings at our headquarters is required, along with daily team stand-ups at 7:30 AM.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector by clicking apply now or getting in touch with Brook Street Watford.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Are you a skilled Project Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering projects? Join our team at UK Power Networks and take your career to the next level!

As a Project Engineer/SAP, you will be an integral part of our Capital Programme - Investment Delivery team, working within the EPN (Eastern) region. You will play a crucial role in delivering engineering activities and construction projects related to UK Power Networks' assets and infrastructure. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £76,229 plus a car and a bonus of 3%

Within the role you will be responsible for delivering engineering activities within your allocated project team, including construction requirements related to UK Power Networks' assets and infrastructure. You will work closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineers, Alliance Partners, Contractors, and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team to ensure the successful delivery of capital works construction projects, APP, and Connections. Your role will involve managing budgets, ensuring compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies, testing and commissioning HV Distribution Systems, performing fault investigations and repairs, and overseeing all contractors and staff working on site. Additionally, you will collaborate with team members to maintain safety management throughout all activities and operate and update the Asset Database in respect of project activities.

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career with UK Power Networks. Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in engineering and customer satisfaction. The closing date for applications is 10/11/2024. Please click apply to be directed to our careers page for the full job description.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Business Administrator - Residential Homes

Permanent, Full Time

£12,348 per annum rising to £22,072 per annum on the second year

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team at Bridgemarsh Residential home. Are you looking to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team? This could be the opportunity you are looking for!

Benefits:

• Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities
• IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks
• Disability Confident Leader: we are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job
• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave
• National Apprenticeship Wage for the first 12 months of your Apprenticeship After 12 months of service, your salary will increase to the National Living Wage (currently £22,072 per annum as of 01 April 2024)
• A Business Administrator Level 3 qualification via Adult Community Learning (ACL)

Whilst undertaking an apprenticeship within Essex County Council, you can expect to be supported from your first day. You'll be invited to attend a specific onboarding event, have access to exclusive training material via My Learning platform, enrolled in the apprenticeship channel alongside colleagues on similar paths, invited to frequent gatherings, and offered peer-to-peer guidance. Additionally, you will have the chance to showcase your apprenticeship experience to external audiences. Apprenticeships are a valued career pathway to achieving your ambitions within Essex County Council, whilst gaining a qualification.

Our Level 3 apprenticeship is an advanced apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to two A Levels or T Level. These apprenticeships are a fantastic steppingstone into your preferred career. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to develop a solid foundation in you chosen profession, while also contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the Essex County Council.

There is every opportunity to progress to further roles and training within Essex County Council. You will have the chance to put forward your ideas, grow your skillset and collaborate with an innovative team in a collaborative environment.

What our apprentices say:

"I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door with your local council/ government"

"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and I was good at."

The Role

ECC Adult Social Care, has an effective model that includes four key principles:- prevention; early intervention; enablement and safeguarding. This will enable people, their families and carers to be able to access information and tools to live healthily and independently. Providing an opportunity to respond pro-actively to growing service demand in a sustainable way, within the financial constraints of the Council.

The Business Administrator will focus on providing clerical, administrative and financial support to the residential services. Delivering high quality and responsive administrative systems to ensure that the service has effective financial management and Health and Safety monitoring. In addition, the role maximises the use of other systems to facilitate good quality data collection.

About you

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A level) or equivalent by experience with a willingness to achieve the award within 24 months of starting the role.
• Evidence of self-development in particular professional area.
• Experience of delivering business support including translating data and dealing with external enquiries, within a social care setting.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals, particularly challenging family situations.
• Experience of developing strong working relationships with partners, other agencies, and the local community, to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.
• Experience of working within Financial Monitoring Regulations and financial management systems
• Knowledge of a range of computer-based systems including MS Excel, Outlook and Word.

Essential Requirements for the role:

• Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English (or equivalent), which is a Grade D/E or 2/3 to begin the apprenticeship
• Ability to reach a Level 2 Functional Skills in both Maths & English by the End Point Assessment (EPA), if you do not already have this
• Have the right to work and study in England
• Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date

Please note that we must be provided with your GCSE certificate at the final stage of the recruitment process. If you have international equivalent qualifications a NARIC Statement of Comparability must be provided. If you do not already hold one you can purchase online - you can find more information here Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk).

What will you be doing

• Working as part of the residential short break service a key element of this role is planning the bookings for stays at the service as well as transport for individuals, liaising with families/ carers as well as other professionals.
• Responsible for delivering effective administrative support to ensure able to maintain the effective running of the residential home and working to deadlines.
• Provides statistical information to ensure regular management reporting on staff information, such as, sickness; annual leave; overtime and service user information is available to ensure accurate financial charging.
• Responsible for ensuring all relevant financial procedures, including Amenity Accounts, are in place to enable the safe and appropriate handling and banking of all monies, both cash and cheques.
• Responsible for regular updating of relevant systems to ensure accuracy and highlighting awareness of office processes to new staff.
• Responsible for dealing appropriately with members of the public, service users and their carers, ensuring complaints are dealt with effectively, in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Delivering an efficient operation of the reception area by prioritising calls and providing a good service to visitors to ensure creating a good first impression.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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Your new company

Your new company is a global manufacturing company who strive to create simple to use, innovative, and brilliantly designed products. You will join a well established finance team overseeing the AP& AR functions, with one direct report.
Offering ASAP start

Your new role

The position will require you to oversee and amend monthly journals for prepayments, fixed assets, and general ledger areas, VAT returns, and cashflows as needed. Responsibilities also include reconciling general ledger accounts with monthly reports, producing monthly management accounts in group format, and conducting detailed cost analysis to ensure optimal costs. The role oversees accounts receivable and payable functions, manages intercompany accounts, reviews SAP processes for automation, and supports additional companies within the region as required. Additional financial tasks may be assigned by the Financial Director and Business & Financial Operations Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

Relevant financial qualification - AAT/CIMA/ACCA
5 years experience in finance and management accounting
Must have experience with SAP and excel

What you'll get in return

Salary of up to £40K dependent on experience
28 days holiday + stats - extra day holiday for your birthday!
Hybrid working after probationary period
Free parking

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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Administrator
Based in Harlow
Monday to Friday
Permanent
Paying up to £26K per annum

Required experiences:

• Experience of working in a similar environment E.G working within an office that supports commercially focused services
• Self-Motivated, flexible, and Resourceful
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• To prioritise heavy workloads
• To commit to operative in a customer focused environment
• Be a good team player
• Intermediate to advanced level with IT skills especially MS Word and Excel
• Experience of working in an administration/secretarial role
• Good standard of written English
• Self-discipline, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage several priorities
• Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
• Excellent telephone skills

Are you a seasoned expert in workforce solutions, ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery? We're seeking a Business Performance Manager to play a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

The role will enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of workforce solution clients by analysing performance data and implementing strategies to deliver savings whilst maintaining KPIs.

If you're interested and passionate about working as part of a team who cares about making a difference whilst providing exceptional services to clients and candidates, then join our Medacs Global Group (MGG) family which contains brands such as Litmus Workforce Solutions and Medacs Healthcare.

Litmus Workforce Solutions is a fast-growing provider of flexible staffing solutions that empower NHS Trusts, Health Boards and other healthcare providers to optimise their workforces.

With operations across the United Kingdom and Ireland, we work in close partnership with our clients to deliver successful staffing solutions, designed to maximise resources, minimise costs and optimise the efficient delivery of patient care.

Here's some of the key responsibilities:

• Lead the Analysis: Collation of performance data and information, including validation and interpretation of internal and external data
• Conduct Detailed Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis to identify business needs and develop solutions for business challenges
• Strategy Development: Design and implement advanced strategies for gathering, reviewing and analysing data requirements
• Provide the evidence base required to assess, improve, and promote Medacs services
• Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders daily to review 'risks' to service delivery and provide expert advice to key stakeholders
• Ensure that all contractual MI requirements are produced and reported
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports using a range of data tools and written reports
• Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders
• Be the primary contact for external stakeholders for our data capture and reporting systems

WHY MGG:

When joining MGG you will have access to a range of benefits that we have on offer:

• Salary up to 55k
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with length of service plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Company pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• A voluntary mentoring programme
• Reward and recognition awards

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role you will need to have considerable experience within operations and business analysis with the ability to interpret and make recommendations on complex data, develop strategic insights, support on implementations and communicate with stakeholders. You will also be technically skilled and proficient on data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel and data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

This is a hybrid role that will involve working onsite mainly in Essex and sometimes London.

ABOUT US:

We provide a range of services including staffing, managed services, staff bank, occupational health, workforce consulting, social care and homecare through our specialist brands; Medacs Healthcare, Global Medics and Litmus Workforce Solutions. MGG have operations across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Middle East, India, Australia and New Zealand.

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.

We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

RSS Global is a portfolio of brands specialising in staffing and workforce solutions in the UK, Ireland and Asia Pacific. Our brands include Blue Arrow, Chadwick Nott, Global Medics, Litmus, Medacs Healthcare, Tate and The Recruitment Co.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here https://www.rssglobal.com/privacy-policy/

Zest Optical are currently looking for a Dispensing Optician to join an advanced independent based in Harlow, Essex.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fashionable practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service and a wide range of popular and unique designer brands.

The modern practice offers the opportunity to work in a service orientated environment and a close-knit and highly supportive team.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Modern, patient focused practice
• Single testing environment offering plenty of time with patients
• Advanced equipment across the practice
• Leading the high quality team with the focus on high levels of customer care
• Provide comprehensive dispensing service
• No Sundays, bank holidays or late finishes

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC registered
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop

Dispensing Optician - Salary

• Base salary up to £35,000
• Range of additional benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.