Wednesday 13 December 2017

Event Organiser Job Reference: 431 Tetford / Hagworthingham

Job Title:         Event Organiser                                    Job Reference: 431
Location:        Tetford / Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire
Job Type:        Full time, including weekends, evenings and international travel
Salary:             The starting salary is dependent on experience

Our client Aura-Soma is an international organisation with over 30 years’ experience as a non-intrusive, self-selective soul system. Combining the energies of colour, plants and crystals, these vibrational tools can support all levels of our being, bringing harmony and balance within the subtle fields promoting wellbeing and a joy for life.

Job summary:

The role of the event’s organiser is to manage and deliver international events for Aura-Soma and their associated teaching Academy. This includes international conferences and events in Tetford and Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire.

The second part of the role is to arrange for rental of our residential teaching academy. This could entail advertising the space in retreat magazines and managing the diary to ensure the maximum benefit received from the space.

Key roles and responsibilities:
·         Manage the organisation and delivery of paid-for events both locally and internationally that maximise income and uphold and represent Aura-Soma’s values for existing customers
·         Manage the organisation of events to attract customers
·         Ensure adverts and other materials are properly designed and produced
·         Ensure that colleagues are as fully involved as appropriate in the planning and delivery of events
·         Agree purpose of event and specific requirements with appropriate colleagues
·         Source venues and liaise with venue providers on catering, layout, AV etc
·         Manage the production of resource material, creating relevant signage, place cards where appropriate
·         Liaise with different nationalities regarding translation requirements
·         Publicise the events with appropriate audiences to achieve required attendance level
·         Write event listings for the Aura-Soma website and web mail outs
·         Ensure all enquires whether confirmed or not are recorded
·         Carry out other activities as required
Essential:
·         Attention to detail
·         Intermediate level IT skills using Microsoft Office in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
·         Minimum two years’ experience in events and marketing
·         Ability to prioritise tasks, keep calm and maintain high standards under pressure
·         Very strong ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
·         Self-starting and motivated
·         Excellent interpersonal/diplomacy and communication skills
·         Excellent written and verbal communication
·         The role will require some travel, evenings, early mornings and weekends
Desirable
·         Use of InDesign or similar software
·         Experience of working in a small organisation

If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk

Tuesday 12 December 2017

Customer Services Adviser Job Reference:430 Alford

Job Title:         Customer Services Adviser                                Job Reference: 430
Location:        Alford, Lincolnshire
Job Type:        Full time
Salary: The starting salary is dependent on experience £14,000 - £20,000
NFU Mutual's agency in Alford, Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for a Customer Services Adviser. 

As a Customer Services Adviser within our small team, you will play a key role in the success of an expanding local business, ensuring the office runs like clockwork and our customers are always happy. Providing exceptional administrative support, you will handle enquiries, provide insurance quotations and undertaken insurance transactions, general sales tasks and potentially some book keeping administration, with a ‘can-do’ proactive enthusiasm. 

You will apply an excellent telephone manner and a flexible, people-orientated approach to everything you do. Above all though, you will relish the challenge of being part of a truly customer-focused, ambitious team. In return, you can expect full training in a friendly and supportive environment. This position will require you to travel to York on a regular basis to attend training courses and achieve relevant insurance qualifications.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C or above including English and Maths.
Preferred Background
Excellent telephone manner
Customer focused mind set
Previously worked in insurance
Able to work under own initiative
At ease when talking to people from all backgrounds
Able to “get to grips” with new technology
Knowledge of agriculture / rural living an advantage



If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk

Thursday 7 December 2017

Bookkeeper Job Reference: 429 Grantham

Job Title:             Bookkeeper                                       Job Reference: 429
Location:             Grantham
Job Type:             Full Time
Salary:                  Dependent on experience, excellent staff perks included!!!
JOB SUMMARY:

Undertake book-keeping duties on behalf of clients of the firm having gained a solid understanding of the firms operations, accounting and business advisory service. 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.                  Maintain books of accounts and reconciliations
2.                  Prepare VAT returns
3.                  Maintain knowledge of regulatory changes
4.                  Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and book-keeping activities
5.                  Maintain up to date complete and systematic filing system to support book-keeping and financial records
6.                  After probation period, potential to undertake book keeping work at client’s premises.
Person Specification
  1. Experienced Book-Keeper with skills in computerized book keeping, filing online of VAT returns, preparation of unincorporated business accounts for both management and year end purposes.

  1. Must be organised and systematic in their approach to work.

  1. Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own development.

  1. Must possess IT skills to operate in-house programs and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary e.g. Sage, Landmark, Xero, MS Excel, Iris

  1. Must possess a good working knowledge of accounting standards and the accounting provisions of the Companies Act. (preferred)

  1. Basic knowledge of business tax. (preferred)

  1. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications/Skills

            AAT or equivalent qualification or qualified by experience

            Good standard of English and Maths – A-C A level or equivalent

            Driving license essential.


If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk

Wednesday 6 December 2017

Claims Handler Job Reference: 426 Boston

Job Title:             Claims Handler                                  Job Reference: 426
Location:             Boston
Job Type:             8.30am – 5.30pm Monday - Friday
Salary:                  Dependent on experience £20,000 - £30,000
NFU Mutual's agency in Boston, Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for a Claims Handler. 

As a Claims Handler within our small team, you will play a key role in the success of an expanding local business, ensuring the office runs like clockwork and our customers are always happy. Providing exceptional customer support, you will handle claims enquiries, resolving issues and looking after our customers to a very high standard, with a ‘can-do’ proactive enthusiasm. 

You will apply an excellent telephone manner and a flexible, people-orientated approach to everything you do. Above all though, you will relish the challenge of being part of a truly customer-focused, ambitious team. In return, you can expect training in a full friendly and supportive environment. This position will require you to travel to York on a regular basis to attend training courses and achieve relevant insurance qualifications.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C or above including English and Maths.
Preferred Background
Excellent telephone manner
Customer focused mind set
Previously worked in insurance claims
Able to work under own initiative
At ease when talking to people from all backgrounds
Able to “get to grips” with new technology
Knowledge of agriculture / rural living an advantage

If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk


Administration Assistant Job Reference: 425 Sleaford

Job Title:             Administration Assistant                                               Job Reference: 425
Location:             Sleaford
Job Type:             9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary:                  Dependent on experience £14,000-£22,000
NFU Mutual's agency in Sleaford, Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant.

As an Administration Assistant within our small team, you will play a key role in the success of an expanding local business, ensuring the office runs like clockwork and our customers are always happy. Providing exceptional administrative support, you will handle phone enquiries, changes to policies and potentially some book keeping administration, with a ‘can-do’ proactive enthusiasm. 

You will apply an excellent telephone manner and a flexible, people-orientated approach to everything you do. Above all though, you will relish the challenge of being part of a truly customer-focused, ambitious team. In return, you can expect training in a friendly and supportive environment. This position will require you to travel to York on a regular basis to attend training courses and achieve relevant insurance qualifications.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C or above including English and Maths.

Preferred Background
Excellent telephone manner
Customer focused mind set
Able to work under own initiative
At ease when talking to people from all backgrounds
Able to “get to grips” with new technology
Knowledge of agriculture / rural living an advantage


If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk

Administration Assistant Job Reference: 424 Bourne

Job Title:             Administration Assistant                                               Job Reference: 424
Location:             Bourne
Job Type:             9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary:                  Dependent on experience £14,000-£22,000
NFU Mutual's agency in Bourne, Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant. 

As an Administration Assistant within our small team, you will play a key role in the success of an expanding local business, ensuring the office runs like clockwork and our customers are always happy. Providing exceptional administrative support, you will handle phone enquiries, changes to policies and potentially some book keeping administration, with a ‘can-do’ proactive enthusiasm. 

You will apply an excellent telephone manner and a flexible, people-orientated approach to everything you do. Above all though, you will relish the challenge of being part of a truly customer-focused, ambitious team. In return, you can expect training in a friendly and supportive environment. This position will require you to travel to York on a regular basis to attend training courses and achieve relevant insurance qualifications.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C or above including English and Maths.

Preferred Background
Excellent telephone manner
Customer focused mind set
Able to work under own initiative
At ease when talking to people from all backgrounds
Able to “get to grips” with new technology
Knowledge of agriculture / rural living an advantage

If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk


Business Development Director (×2) Job Reference: 428 Nottingham

Job Title:             Business Development Director (×2)                                       Job Reference: 428
Location:             Nottingham
Job Type:             Full Time
Salary:                  £60,000.00 - £65,000.00  Per Annum OTE 65,000.00
This role fits under the UK/US Enterprise line of business which currently has a team of 8 in the UK. This position will report directly into the Acquisition Sales Director. This is a 100% New Business Development (Hunter) role not Account Management (Farmer).
Person Specification: Telecommunications, IT/Network Resellers, IT Managed Service company
Responsibilities
• Sales of the Interoute Uconn (VPN/WAN/IP/Bandwidth) & Ucomm (Hosted Skype for Business, VOIP, Video) product portfolios to new accounts in the Enterprise market in the UK region. • Key profile is companies with a UK/US decision making unit and considerable European footprint/requirement.
• Target new customers, develop strategies, present solutions, and negotiate deals leading to increased invoiced revenues. Must be strong at new account acquisition. Existing contact base is essential. • Build a prospect pipeline from a standing start via own initiatives.
• Work with the considerable marketing support available to drive further prospecting initiatives. • Provide full visibility of business potential through the Siebel Opportunities reporting tool. • Provide timely and accurate business forecasts.
• Work with Product Management and Pre-Sales to create sound proposals
Experience
We are looking for a solid new business Enterprise Sales person with a stable career history who consistently hits targets to join a company that is expanding fast and will offer great career progression.
• Existing live customer relationships & contact base essential • Ideally we are looking for candidates that have experience selling (Unified Communications) MS Lync, or Skype for Business along with other Video Bridge/Conference services. We would also look at candidates with experience directly selling managed WAN/VPN, MPLS/VPLS based solutions into the Enterprise sector is essential. • Particular emphasis on experience of managed WAN/VPN solutions via
formal RFP’s • Good presentation skills essential and experience of presenting RFP responses. Also experienced in working with bid management, pricing and legal teams. A track record of hitting sales targets is essential.
Desirable Criteria:
• Knowledge of Unified Communications (SiP, Lync, Vaas) and Cloud Computing/IaaS is an advantage, as the candidate will be tasked with creating opportunities across the entire Interoute Unified ICT platform. • Whilst not looking for a technical guru, the candidate should be comfortable discussing L2/L3, MPLS/VPLS, QoS and diversity. Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Salary 60,000.00 - £65,000.00  Per Annum OTE 65,000.00 Job Level: Director Start Date: Immediately Education Level: Unspecified Industry: Telecommunications Function: Sales & Business Development
If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk


Monday 4 December 2017

Painter, Decorator, Maintenance Person Job Reference: 424 Tooting

Job Title:         Painter ,Decorator, Maintenance Person           Job Reference: 424
Location:        Tooting
Job Type:        Temporary 2-3 months contract
Salary:             £8-9 per hour dependent on experience plus over time
Monday – Friday – 40 hour week – Saturdays we are only open from 8- 12pm

The temporary role will involve painting and general maintenance around our client’s garage. 
Duties include:
Painting/Decorating
D.I.Y – replacing roof panels , fixing, a little woodwork, maybe electrics  - general D.I.Y skills
Cleaning Yard/Windows
£9.00 per hour
40 hours per week but can be flexible
Some Saturdays maybe required
I don’t mind a retired person who wants to do a min of 3 days per week as long as they are reliable.
They right person must have experience with painting, D.I.Y and be able to work on a low ladder. Reliable and hardworking and good standard of English and right to work in the UK


If you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to details, hard working with a passion to succeed. Please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk

Friday 1 December 2017

Tree Climber Job Reference: 423 London

Job Title:         Tree Climber                      Job Reference: 423
Location:        London
Job Type:        Full time
Salary:                 £22,000.00 - £30,000.00 Per Annum

Description:

We are currently seeking two experienced and enthusiastic tree climbers to join our team. Along with aerial rescue certificates cs30/31/38/39 minimum, excellent communication, client liaison and leadership skills are a requirement for this role Full driving licence is necessary.

The role will involve performing all ground, climbing duties, and pruning skills, identifying basic trees and shrubs, demonstrating sound risk assessment skills, and an understanding of plant healthcare services and providing a high level of Customer Service. In return, we offer an excellent salary subject to experience and the opportunity to progress through our extensive training program. Location: London, United Kingdom Salary 22,000.00 - £30,000.00  Per Annum Job Level: Mid-Senior Level Start Date: Immediately Education Level: Unspecified Industry: Construction & Engineering Function: Construction & Engineering

Must Have:
Aerial rescue certifcates – CS 30/31/38/39
Current driving licence
2001      002001    City & Guilds NPTC         Chainsaw Maintenance
2002      002108                   City & Guilds NPTC          Aerial Cutting of Trees with Chainsaw using Free-fall techniques
2003      002002                   City & Guilds NPTC          Cross-cut Timber using Chainsaw


If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post, please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk 

Thursday 30 November 2017

Field Service Engineer Job Reference: 422 Leeds

Job Title:         Field Service Engineer                               Job Reference: 422
Location:        Leeds
Job Type:        Full time
Salary:                 £25,000.00 - £27,000.00  Per Annum

Description:

We are looking to appoint a Field Service Engineer to work in the North East of England, ideally based in the Leeds area.

If you have experience in the Coffee Industry, great customer service skills and a can-do attitude we would love to hear from you

Attend Ops meeting every 4 weeks in Ipswich. 07:00. Monday. Staff Meeting every quarter 07:00 Paid from 07:30-17:00. Meetings in Ipswich paid start time by arrangement. Working towards 3 weeks training minimum in Ipswich. Accommodation paid M-Th. Breakfast and evening meal included. Collection from train station available. Lunch provided for Office staff so when training on site lunch provided in form of sandwiches/wraps/fruit etc.

20 days leave a year and bank holidays. M-F with some flexibility for week end cover as required. Shutdown between Christmas and New Year. Unless on call days from leave entitlement to be reserved to cover days during shutdown period. 45 hour week – 9 hour day – with OT at 1.25. Weekend OT 1.5 Access to printer an advantage Location: Leeds, United Kingdom Salary 25,000.00 - £27,000.00  Per Annum Job Level: Associate Start Date: Immediately Education Level: High School Industry: Food & Beverages Function: Construction & Engineering


If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post, please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk 

Wednesday 29 November 2017

Field Service Engineer to cover the SW London area Job Reference: 420 London


Job Title:             Field Service Engineer to cover the SW London area                        Job Reference: 420
Location:             London
Job Type:             Full time
Salary:                  £20,000.00 - £24,000.00 Per Annum

We are looking to appoint a Field Service Engineer to cover the SW London area.
Ideally living in SW London
Some experience with Bean 2 Cup coffee machines an advantage, great customer service skills and a can do attitude essential.
Uniform including boots provided – will be lead time
Phone - all jobs on smartphone (provided) cust signs emails available
Break – ½ hour unpaid.
Remote engineers lunch site engineers have ‘sandwich’ lunch provided T-F
Fuel cards issued to driver per preferred local fuel station
Tools – we provide or can use own. No replacements if use their own
Van – remote engineers will need place to park. Tracker fitted Stock – machine replacements, water rack full of water, parts and filters
Responsible for washing and tidying van – no £
Attend Ops meeting every 4 weeks in Ipswich. 07:00. Monday. Staff Meeting every quarter 07:00 Paid from 07:30-17:00.
Meetings in Ipswich paid start time by arrangement. Working towards 3 weeks training minimum in Ipswich.
Accommodation paid M-Th.
Breakfast and evening meal included. Collection from train station available.
20 days leave a year and bank holidays. M-F with some flexibility for weekend cover as required. Shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
Unless on call days from leave entitlement to be reserved to cover days during shutdown period.
45 hour week – 9 hour day – with OT at 1.25. Weekend OT 1.5 Access to printer an advantage
Both M-F with w/end cover in the future mainly over the phone.
Both experienced in Coffee industry please.

Location: SW London
Salary 20,000.00 - £24,000.00 Per Annum
Job Level: Associate
Start Date: Immediately



If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post, please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk 

New Business Development Executive Job Reference: 419 London

Job Title:         New Business Development Executive                                Job Reference: 419
Location:        London
Job Type:        Full time
Salary:                 £20,000.00 - £22,500.00 Per Annum OTE 6,500.00

Description:

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for someone to join our growing sales team in a key role researching, sourcing and developing leads to support sales growth.
The new business development telesales team are responsible for lead generation, delivering qualified meetings and leads from telemarketing and direct marketing activity. You will be responsible for:
Researching and calling prospects from an existing database to sell-in our e-Recruitment solution
Achieving monthly booking and qualified meeting targets
Compiling the weekly activity and prospecting pipeline report
Understanding our main competitors and their positioning in the marketplace
Assisting direct marketing activity including support of WCN seminars, managing the invitation list and hosting
Supporting the Field Sales team at exhibitions, such as CIPD HR
Software show and Olympia

Key skills & experience

Experience of working within a Business to Business (B2B)Telesales role either selling a product, service or an appointment
Ability to develop relationships with key decision makers at all levels
Experience of cold calling potential prospects
Enjoys working in team environment, working toward team targets as well as individual goals
Prior experience of working with either a CRM or prospect database

Who are WCN?

About the Company
WCN are pioneers in recruitment software and have a 100% focus on talent acquisition. We specialise in providing a cloud-based talent acquisition technology suite and have decades of award winning recruitment software expertise and an obsession with driving real change in organisations. Our products accelerate and improve the entire process of finding, attracting, engaging, assessing and hiring the best talent.

Location: Wimbledon Park, Arthur Road, London, United Kingdom
Salary 20,000.00 - £22,500.00 Per Annum
OTE 6,500.00
Job Level: Not Applicable
Start Date: Immediately
Education Level: Unspecified
Industry: IT & Services
Function: Sales & Business Development

Skills Required:
We have been established for over 20 years with offices in London, New York and Asia and are proud to list some of the world’s most talented organisations like Cancer Research, Morgan Stanley, The Metropolitan Police, Waitrose and John Lewis among our customers.

What's it like to work here ?
We have a terrific culture where people work hard in a friendly environment, and you are encouraged to excel and grow your career. We foster a creative and inventive environment with a truly exciting product to work with.
It’s an exciting time to join our growing business, so we’d love you to take a look at what we have on offer and come and join a company that still has an entrepreneurial spirit at its core!

Our Values
Game-changers - Finding new and better ways to achieve client success
Trusted Advisors – Who take action, keep it simple & stick to our promises
One team- Achieving great things together by seeking out different perspectives and being on the same side



If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post, please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk