Total 5 Senior Executive job vacancies in Harlow, Essex

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking, and enthusiastic individual to join the Tendring District Council Development & Building Team as the Senior Building & Maintenance Surveyor. The team are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of our Council owned housing stock, including garages, sheltered schemes and communal areas.

This is a great opportunity to work across a range of projects including the preparation, supervision, and administration of annual and other maintenance contracts. It involves monitoring performance of contractors, liaising with stakeholders and offering a mentoring role to the wider team. This role will suit someone who is driven, self-motivated and has a sound knowledge in building and construction.

We need someone with a positive outlook and a desire to deliver who can continue our work to improve the service that we offer to our tenants. As a landlord, we take our commitments to our residents seriously and we are focussed on continuing to strengthen and improve what we do, and how we do it.

This role reports directly to the Principal Surveyor and will be part of our dynamic Development and Building team.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Chris Ball, Principal Surveyor on 01255 68 6323

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification.


Employee Benefits
Working for us, you will find a great sense of community in which we work together towards achieving the council’s shared objectives and which ensures our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

The Council offer a great range of employee benefits including: -

- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Free Parking
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
- A number of optional Salary Sacrifice initiatives

Senior Accountant

Location - Colchester, Essex
Working Pattern - Hybrid, with at least 1 day in the office per week
Inside IR35
Contract Length - c2.5 months (will end on 14/02/25)

The Senior Accountant is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

• Responsible for the monthly close process of the Management Accounts; Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet. Details include; Reconciliations, Accruals, Allocations, Revenue downloads, Pre-payments, Variance Analysis and commentary in accordance with the published timetable
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with control policy and procedures within the Global Accounting team
• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks
• Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Financial Controller in a timely manner.
• Responsible for Financial Reporting and Analysis including Group reporting, supplementary packs and ad-hoc requests
• Publish financial results in the relevant finance systems
• Ensure communications are handled between the SSO, Group finance and the Business Teams
• To be involved with any acquisition integration/due diligence
• Working on projects including key process testing & systems
• Working with internal and external auditors
• Analyse and solve Ad-hoc problems using knowledge of business and systems
• Embrace change and continuously seek out improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong academic background
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience of leading an R2R team within a large finance function
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all R2R processes including best practice in R2R, people, processes and technology
• Confident in how to lead and guide a team through challenging periods.
• Be able to manage competing priorities and achieving deadlines, whilst delivering a high standard of work and supporting the team as and when needed.
• Solid at building relationships with stakeholders within and outside of the organisation.
• Evidence of making decisions at the right time based on the information available.
• Good presentation skills

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal departments and key contacts
• Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential, and SAP experience is desirable
• Remain approachable under pressure
• Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy
• Work as part of a team
• Ability to complete a variety of related tasks
• Pro-actively solve problems
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to be flexible within role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organised, diligent with attention to detail

Note - This role is to support year end and it is anticipated that the candidate will have to be available during the Xmas and New Year period (with the exception of the bank holiday days) and must be able to attend the office in Oxford on 06 + 07 January which is where the month end wrap up will take place this year.

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Vacancy details
Salary: Up to £33,593 (Depending on experience)Reference: SR1643
Location: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Job DetailsThe Personal Assistant to the Principal is a pivotal role within the Executive Leadership and Senior Management Team support function. The incumbent will join an existing team to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Principal, ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day college tasks, activities, and strategic priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage realistic and manageable diaries for the Principal.
Schedule, moderate, and minute college committee meetings, ensuring all aspects are organised, agendas developed, and prompt minutes and actions taken.
Receive, sort, and prioritise mail and emails, responding to routine correspondence with a high level of communication skills.
Produce documentation such as briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Support impending work deadlines for both internal and external commitments.
Manage internal logging and reporting processes or systems as allocated within the PA team.
Screen calls, enquiries, and requests in compliance with college process and policy.
Meet and greet visitors, ensuring hospitality arrangements are in place.
Coordinate CPD arrangements including travel and accommodation.
Provide cover across the team, supporting other ELT or SMT members as required.
Perform ad hoc duties as required.
Personal Assistant experience with diary management at a senior level, preferably at C-suite level.
Strong problem-solving ability and customer service skills.
Flexible proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
Experience dealing with sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office package.
The right candidate will have:
Minimum of two years’ experience as a Personal Assistant working at senior/C-suite level.
Proficiency in IT systems.
Data protection and confidentiality awareness.
Previous experience within a college or educational institute.
Job Requirements:
Good level of general education to GCSE standard in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
Advanced IT Skills in MS Office.
Administrative or secretarial qualification.
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions

Grade E
Salary: £36,524 - £41,792
12 Months Fixed term
37 Hours per Week

Situated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.

Thurrock's Debt Management Team is a highly recognised services having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was in the finalists in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.

The team are currently looking for experienced Court Officers to join this dynamic team. You will be responsible for effectively managing the major processes involved in the collection of the various Portfolios of Debt owed to the Council.

Whilst working in the Debt Management Team, you will be taking your selected cases through the Court Processes by attending and presenting the cases at County Court and attending Magistrates Court Hearings for both Liability Order Hearings and Committal Means Enquiry Hearings.

The ideal candidate will have:
- Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations
- A knowledge of debt collection processes (Ideally Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry)
- A knowledge of the Money Claims on Line (MCOL) process
- A knowledge of the County Court processes and methods of enforcement
- A clear understanding of the Charging Order, Bankruptcy and Committal processes
- A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock Fair Debt Policy
- Experience using negotiation skills
- Experience of communicating with members of the public.
- A full knowledge of the Means Enquiry process for Committal Hearings

In return for your time and commitment, we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service
- Flexible working to support a good work life balance
- An excellent Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme
- Reflective supervision and management support

Closing Date: 10th November 2024
Interview date: TBC
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

senior sous chef | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a senior sous chef you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team + guests. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for + listened to, celebrating successes. prioritising nurturing + developing talent within your team, role modelling a coaching culture within the management team
• are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively either as a head chef or senior sous chef
• are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment + ongoing development. committed to fostering personal + professional growth within your team
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment
• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless
• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control
• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary
• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• share of the tips
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way