Hays are looking for a vehicle body shop assessor / Insurance Assessor who is looking to become an Engineer in this field.
You will be working remotely in this position with a competitive salary to offer. To act as a technical vehicle construction and repair expert. To provide assistance and support and develop the skills, knowledge and experience of an office team so they become more efficient and effective. To carry out image-based desktop inspections and provide authority to independent and vehicle manufacturer repairers to agreed tolerance levels. To review cases of complaints involving technical vehicle construction and repair issues and provide guidance and recommendation on the best course of action. To conduct a regular sample audit of the repair network based on the Repairer Audit Policy in relation to correct claim circumstances, method, and cost of repair.
Role Profile
Improve knowledge of colleagues. Share knowledge and best practice. Desk-based image assessment inspections. Technical complaint management. Resolution of escalated technical cases. Repair network audit and recommendation. Continual improvement of all measures. Resolution of escalated technical cases. Develop solid and productive working relations. Important information IMI VDA - AQP accredited or working towards.
A member (or working towards) Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors.
Insurance principles.
Effective Negotiation skills.
Ability to Accurately Audit.
Up to date Industry and Market Awareness
Desired Skills and Experience
Body Shop Assessor
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Your new company
Hays are representing a leading FMCG company to recruit an Assistant Brand Manager in Craigavon. Join a dynamic and innovative wholesale business within the Licenced Trade, servicing both the On and Off Trade sectors.
Your new role
As an Assistant Brand Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the marketing team by creating and executing campaigns to drive revenue. You will work closely with the sales team, contributing to design and print efforts, and managing key brands in the NI market. This role offers the chance to work with well-established brands, ensuring their continued growth and market presence.
Core Responsibilities: Collaborate with key suppliers and colleagues across multiple departments. Communicate brand plans to the sales team and provide ongoing support. Conduct market research to stay updated with customer trends and predict future trends. Develop and implement digital campaigns to support brand development. Create innovative content and campaigns to drive consumer engagement and increase sales. Monitor and improve website performance. Create clear schedules and ensure deliverables are met within campaigns. Set and achieve relevant objectives across campaign elements and customer journeys. Analyse and report on the performance of digital campaigns. Ensure adherence to brand identities and guidelines in all promotional activities. Organise events such as product launches, tastings, and photo shoots. What you'll need to succeed A Third Level Degree in Marketing or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in digital marketing, brand management, or e-commerce. Proven ability to manage multiple projects to strict deadlines. Experience in data and insight-led marketing. Experience in the FMCG Drink Industry. At least one year of experience in brand management. What you'll get in return Excellent salary and benefits package. Hybrid working. The opportunity to work with premium brands in a supportive and dynamic environment. A chance to contribute to the growth and success of well-known brands. A collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional development.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
A fast-growing consultancy based in Central London looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to support with their continued growth.
Your new role
Reporting into the Financial Controller, responsibilities will include: You will work closely with the FP&A and Treasury team to provide clear financial info to Senior Management You will own the budgeting and forecasting process Support process improvements Provide inputs in the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet reporting Business analytics and trend analysis Business partnering with Senior Management Provide support to help non-Finance people understand finance numbers
What you'll ne ed to succeed
In order to succeed, you will be fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). You will be experienced with the above tasks. You will have excellent communication skills to liaise with senior stakeholders.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £75k + bonus + benefits. You will work alongside impressive finance leaders who will support your progression & development. You will be working in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
A global real-estate provider dedicated to providing comprehensive property solutions. Their portfolio includes residential and commercial properties, and operates across multiple regions, ensuring a diverse and robust market presence. Your new role
This is a broad role which will allow you to get involved in different areas of Group FP&A and commercial finance. Your role will include but not be limited to: Financial Monthly Closing & Analytical Allocations: Review accruals, prepayments, and posting entries. Overhead Expenditure & Reporting: Review monthly overhead expenditure, produce central function reports, and update budget holders on spending/budgets. Model Creation & Financial Reports: Develop new models for analysis and produce monthly/quarterly detailed financial reports for business lines and regions. Forecasting & Budget Process: Liaise with Budget Holders for quarterly forecasting and annual budget processes, including data collection and discrepancy analysis. Ad-hoc Analysis & Presentations: Assist with ad-hoc analysis and presentations for the Board, Group, and Bank, including cost-saving analysis and overhead allocations.
What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong academics A professional services background is ideal. Advanced MS Office Skills Ability to manage and interpret multiple data sets Strong communication skills - ability to create internal relationships with both financial and non-financial parts of the company Understanding the broader business context and aligning financial planning with company goals European language skills are advantageous.
What you'll get in return Flexible Working: Options for remote work in their hybrid structure Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement. Competitive market salary Life Assurance & Private Medical Scheme Additional Benefits & Bonus What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
5 years + Post-qualifying
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Your new company:A rapidly growing company specialising in manufacturing innovative systems is seeking a driven Operations Assistant / Purchasing Executive. They have seen a significant increase in sales year-on-year and are looking to continue this trend.Your new role:Looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchaser to join a dynamic Operations team. This is a crucial role in supporting the purchasing and production planning departments, so high levels of organisation, efficiency, and previous purchasing experience are required. The role will be known internally as 'Operations Assistant'. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance. Managing the purchasing and production inbox and associated admin. Entering received goods at an accurate cost price and completing delivery note admin. Performing 3-way matching, stock reconciliations, and reporting. Handling projects costing records and admin. Preparing factory paperwork, such as labels and fitting instructions. Gathering pallet dimensions and arranging transport for logistics prep. Covering for purchasing and planning during absences/holidays. What you need to succeed:To be successful in this role, you should have: A background in Planning, Purchasing, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment. Strong familiarity with Excel, including V Lookups and pivot tables. Excellent organisational and mathematical skills. A career-driven mindset with a strong desire to develop and progress quickly. The ability to handle administrative tasks initially and a willingness to grow into a more strategic role. Enjoyment of maths and numbers. Logical thinking and the ability to process bespoke requirements. Professionalism and the ability to grasp technical concepts. What you'll get in return:In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive: A competitive salary up to c£34,400. A bonus scheme. 31 holidays (including bank holidays). Free lunches and a birthday voucher. A 40-hour week with flexible start and finish times. A pension scheme. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. Potential support for CIPS studies for the right candidate. A chance to be at the forefront of departmental growth and improvement. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for purchasing and planning, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and take the next step in your career!
What you need to do now
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Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the council's vision of being part of a modern, vibrant coastal city that values its heritage. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
As Service Manager - Gardens & Horticulture, you will lead, develop and manage the gardening and horticulture services, including the golf course and outdoor sports pitches, ensuring high-quality parks and open spaces are delivered efficiently and effectively. Key duties will include: To lead and manage staff undertaking a variety of operational activities across parks and open spaces, including the golf course and sports pitches. Provide strong leadership and direction to staff, developing their skills and knowledge, managing performance and encouraging a culture of collaborative and customer-focussed working. Ensure appropriate conduct at all times and maximise financial and environmental sustainability whilst ensuring compliance and adherence to all relevant health and safety standards including risk assessments, safe method of works, and regular testing and maintenance. Operating as a present leader - due to the nature of the role there will be a requirement to visit outdoor spaces to ensure a high-quality service.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will require a proven track record in the operational management of parks / recreational services / greenspace services or similar and this experience is essential. You will require excellent people management skills and the ability to foster effective partnerships with operational teams and colleagues in other teams within the council, as well as the general community and other key stakeholders.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills is crucial to be successful in this role. You will require extensive demonstrable experience in management of a similar service within the area of green space and a working knowledge of parks, open space and park ranger service operations, conservation, maintenance and management principles.
Qualifications in horticulture, parks or landscape management or equivalent demonstrable experience and knowledge is essential for this role.
A full UK driving license is essential, and access to your own vehicle is desirable.
What you'll get in return
When successful in securing this role you will receive a permanent contract with the opportunity to manage your service to the highest level and develop and deliver exceptional garden and horticulture services. You will also receive: £58,231 - £65,312 starting salary Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 25 - 32 days leave + bank holidays based on length of service
What you need to do now
Closing date: Sunday 25th May
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Southend-on-Sea City Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment. We welcome applications from all members of the community.
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Your new company
Your new company is an established charitable organisation based in Swansea.
Your new role
Your new role will involve monitoring and entering data onto spreadsheets, and flagging any unusual findings to your manager.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you must be immediately available for a new role, be able to commit to it for the next 2 months and have good Excel skills.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will be working for a leading housing association which manages over 50,000 homes across the South.
This is a 5-day in the office role.
Your new role
As the Disrepair Project lead you will be a key member of the Damp, Mould & Disrepair Team, you will be working with the Senior Surveyor to plan and deliver a wide range of complex projects, ensuring that cases are managed from inception to completion in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements, timescales and policies, processes and procedures.
You will be building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, being a trusted partner to the business for all legal disrepair cases, housing ombudsman investigations, insurance claims and other high-profile complaints.
Key Duties
* Ensuring that disrepair Pre- and Post-Inspections are scheduled and recorded appropriately within required SLAs to include confirmation letters to customers and other relevant parties.
* Responsible for ensuring the Case Management Database is kept up to date and accurate. Provide updates at weekly case management review meetings with relevant stakeholders. Ensure that all relevant case documents are distributed as required.
* Support the Senior Surveyor in the preparation of Pre- and Post-Inspection Reports and Housing Condition Reports to ensure timely completion of these documents.
* Accountable for ensuring that all relevant in-house and quoted contractor works are raised promptly and managed to completion in line with required timescales. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all works are completed.
* Working collaboratively with the Complaints team on cases that are running in conjunction with legal disrepair cases, housing ombudsman investigations, insurance claims and other high profile complaints.
* Line Management of Disrepair administration and scheduling functions within the Damp, Mould & Disrepair Team, to ensure works are completed in line with KPI's and SLAs. * Be the escalation point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to open disrepairs cases and high level complaints.
* To attend Court injunction proceedings, to give evidence on the documents relating to the case.
* Responsible for collating and producing monthly reporting of KPIs relating to legal disrepair cases for Damp, Mould & Disrepair Leadership Team.
What you'll need to succeed
As the disrepair project lead you will need a sound working knowledge of legal disrepair process and the company's obligations as set out legally and through our regulator and ombudsman.
* Good understanding of damp & mould and general building defects including common causes and appropriate resolutions.
* Demonstrate a flexible approach to project delivery, proactively managing change and disseminating information promptly and accurately.
* Excellent demonstrable communication, administration and customer service skills working with customers, colleagues and managers at all levels.
* Experience of line managing and developing a high-performing operational team.
* Demonstrable experience of creating process efficiencies that enhance customer and colleague experience.
* Excellent level of understanding of Microsoft programmes and in-house database systems.
What you'll get in return
£35-£37k + excellent benefits
What you need to do now
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Are you a skilled Business Analyst looking for an exciting opportunity to shape and define system requirements across core platforms? A Financial Services business in Leeds is seeking a talented professional to join the team and contribute to the successful delivery of IT change projects. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate workshops and meetings to identify business challenges and develop requirements. Serve as a liaison between business and IT, fostering strong collaborative relationships. Collaborate with Agile scrum teams to convert requirements into user stories and manage the development backlog. Assist in evaluating and estimating system changes, and oversee the implementation of minor changes. Work in partnership with external suppliers, both domestically and internationally. Critically assess change requests and work with stakeholders to find suitable solutions. Provide regular updates on the progress of business/systems analysis activities. Key Skills: A number of years' experience in a similar role. Strong systems analysis capabilities. Working knowledge of software development lifecycle (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) in a variety of technology environments (JIRA, Confluence). Knowledge of SQL and logical data models. Qualifications and Experience: Strong knowledge of Systems Analysis principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Experience working closely with Agile delivery teams and understanding agile practices. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiating skills. Proven problem-solving ability and experience in running requirements gathering workshops. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver value. Proficient in data extraction, analysis, and manipulation techniques, with knowledge of SQL and relational databases. Culturally aware with previous experience of working with offshore teams Proficient with project management tools like Jira / Confluence. Package: Salary to £50,000 Hybrid working: Two days a week in the Leeds city centre office Extensive benefits that include annual bonus, generous employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance and colleague discounts. Why Apply? Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will drive impactful change and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex IT projects in a dynamic and changing environment. If you are passionate about systems analysis and thrive in an Agile setting, we want to hear from you! 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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A great opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join a global energy solutions organisation, working with the leadership team to plan and achieve global business goals.
What you'll be doing: Lead the execution and migration to the new product platform Stakeholder management and engagement with the senior leadership team Ensure the product launch is delivered within the required timeframes Chair regular meetings and provide updates on the roadmap Responsible for the product's entire lifecycle including testing Carry out customer voice reviews and research Identify and prioritise opportunities to further develop the product Curate a promotion and marketing plan for the new product Travel to other sites across EMEA when required
Experience to succeed: Minimum of 4 years working in a Product Manager role Recent experience in a technical product ownership position Ideally, worked in the energy/ fuelling or similar industry Able to demonstrate effective leadership and stakeholder management Agile/ Scrum/ Program increments knowledge Executive level engagement skills Demonstrative experience driving the strategy within timeframes Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technical environment A degree in business-related discipline is preferred.
Benefits: Salary of £60,000 Hybrid working -1-2 days in the office a week 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increase with length of service) Annual bonus scheme (based on performance) Private medical insurance Life assurance Holiday Exchange Scheme (buy/sell a week's holiday)
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