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| Job Title |
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Print Production Assistants |
| Salary/rate |
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£15000 - £19000/annum £16-£19,000 |
| Location |
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Reading, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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119133334 |
| Posted |
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25/05/2012 (12:46) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
Description
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Production Assistants £7 – 9ph £16k-19k
A number of vacancies have arisen for enthusiastic Trainee / Production Assistants to join our clients Production team working a rotating shift pattern.
The main responsibilities of this role are to support the Shift Supervisor and fellow team members in the on-demand production of printed materials. A major focus of the role is to ensure printed materials are produced accurately and efficiently to customer specification and following company quality control processes. This will involve the operation of equipment such as printers, guillotines, binders, paper punches, shrink-wrappers, paper drills, booklet makers, saddle staplers, and other print finishing equipment. The role will also entail the fulfilment and collation of kit components, as well as packing and despatching orders.
The ideal candidate will have evidence of working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in print; be able to work under pressure as part of a busy team; highly focused ensuring attention to detail; an effective communicator; with the ability to follow processes and instructions accurately. You should also be computer literate with a positive attitude to work, and have an excellent attendance record.
Shifts currently rotate every week and a generous shift allowance is given for evening and night shifts. Shift patterns change every week and a generous shift allowance is given when working Evening and Night shifts.
The level of the role to be appointed will be dependent on the skills of those that apply.
Shift Patterns are:
Day:7.00 am - 3.00 pm Monday to Thursday and either 7.00am - 3.00pm or 11.00am to 7.00pm Friday
Evening: 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm Sunday to Thursday
Night:11.00 pm - 7.00 am Sunday to Thursday
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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ASAP |
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Print Production Supervisor |
| Salary/rate |
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£23000 - £28000/annum £23-£28,000 |
| Location |
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Reading, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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103125774 |
| Posted |
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25/05/2012 (12:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Production Supervisor, Reading, £23,000-28,000K
A vacancy has arisen with our client for a Production Supervisor to work at the Reading site working under a shift work system.
They are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a good understanding of the leadership skills required to lead a team in all aspects of the on-demand production of publishing applications.
The successful candidate will liaise and provide support for the Production Manager whilst co-ordinating and managing the quality control processes for publishing applications, ensuring that KPIs are set, monitored and achieved and company and customer targets and objectives are met. You must also be able to utilise equipment and resources effectively to maximise productivity, and have practical skills specifically in book production, laminating and perfect binding. This means being able to produce softback/hardback books for the publishing market. Skills in case binding, stitching and notch binding would also be desirable.
This is a very responsible position, which requires a positive attitude and a conscientious approach. The ideal candidate must therefore show evidence of leading and managing a successful team, and demonstrate that you have managed projects, including assessing workload, allocating resource and meeting deadlines.
The successful candidate must also demonstrate strong communication skills both written and verbally, be able to promote good working practices and ensure consistency and high levels of competency within the shifts, work well under pressure, be motivated to work as part of a team or on own initiative, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and have an outstanding attendance record. You must also be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office, and be able to create meaningful reports and charts from source data.
•Day: 7.00 am - 3.00 pm Monday to Thursday and either 7.00am - 3.00pm or 11.00am to 7.00pm Friday
•Evening: 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm Sunday to Thursday
•Night: 11.00 pm - 7.00 am Sunday to Thursday
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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ASAP |
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Front of House/Receptionist/Office Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£19000 - £23000/annum |
| Location |
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Reading, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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126243554 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Front of House Assistant/Receptionist/Office Manager
This is a busy, client facing role, working for a dynamic and fast paced Company, in modern open plan offices in Reading Town Centre, with parking.
The role is working 7.30am – 4.00pm Mon-Fri. Based on the main reception desk you will meet and greet visitors; set up meeting rooms, ensure department fruit bowls are topped up and fresh; make sure the kitchen is stocked and dishwasher unloaded, set up kitchen for the day, order refreshments and lunches for any catering requirements for the day/week; deal with any facilities issues in the building, take in deliveries; book travel requests for senior management, order stationary and ad hoc requirements such as co-ordinating staff party/client entertainment etc.
You will need to be professional both in manner and appearance, happy to muck in and hard working.
You will need to be flexible to cover holidays or extra hours in busy periods.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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ASAP |
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| Job Title |
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Car Sales Executive |
| Salary/rate |
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£10000 - £25000/annum £12k basic - OTE £25k |
| Location |
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Reaaing, Henley on Thames, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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118453930 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Experience Car sales Person 12k Basic 25k OTE
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Car Sales Person to join a Small Dealership based on the outskirts of Henley on Thames. Working in a car showroom with parking - you will be part of a sales team selling New and Used cars to local people and business’s. The successful applicants must have previous experience in Car sales. Ideally, candidates should be confident self motivated, able to work on their own initiative and a team player.
Skills/Experience -
Experienced Car Sales - 1+ years
Able to work on own initiative and be proactive and enthusiastic.
Self disciplined and motivated
6 Days a week
Working Hours
Mon - Fri 8am-6pm
Saturday 8am-5pm
Sunday 8-4pm
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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| Job Title |
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Sales Executive/Internal Sales Account Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£16000 - £31000/annum £18,0000 + OTE £21,600 - £31,800 |
| Location |
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Reading, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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118433727 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Internal Sales Account Manager
This role is working for a Reading based business to business distributor and supplier of products to companies across the South of England. You will be part of an experienced and friendly team of staff working within this successful family business, supplying 1000s of customers across a range of industries.
You will work as part of an internal sales account management team, playing a pivotal role in driving the growth of the company. The team is responsible for developing sustainable business relationships with existing customers and prospective new customers.
Responsibilities:
Achieve monthly incremental profit growth target on account base.
Achieve monthly new business profit target.
Achieve agreed levels of activity, standards and growth in sales and service.
Proactive development and management of a base of accounts, in order to grow, support and retain customers.
Responsibility and accountability for revenue and profit on an account base.
Proactive involvement in sales campaigns.
Monitoring account spend and reacting to changes on account spend within account base.
New business sales activity - cold calling, identifying new business opportunities, lead generation and appointment booking.
Identifying all key contacts within each customer organisation, developing good working relationships with all key contacts and gaining a clear understanding of all customer business needs through these relationships.
Managing customer expectations and working with colleagues across all departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
Maintaining sales pipeline.
Undertaking general sales administration.
Ideal candidate:
1+ years sales experience.
Account management experience.
Successful new business background.
Selling and influencing skills.
Driven by results, with the ability to work in a results and target driven environment.
Excellent communication skills - over the phone, face to face and written.
Pro-active self manager with ability to organize their own time.
Ability to work to defined sales structure.
Ability to work on the telephone in a busy, open plan office.
Salary: £18000 per annum + £3,600 OTE (with potential earnings of £31,800)
20 days Holiday
If you would like to apply for this position please send your C.V. and we will get back to you.
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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| Job Title |
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PA to Global Sales Director - Henley on Thames |
| Salary/rate |
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£25000 - £30000/annum £25-£30,000 |
| Location |
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Henley on Thames, Reading, Maidenhead, High Wycome, Marlo |
| Job Number |
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126238507 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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PA/Executive Assistant, Henley on Thames, £25-£30,000
This is a great opportunity for an Experienced PA/Executive Assistant to join a Global Company based on the outskirts of Henley on Thames. Working in beautiful offices with parking - you will need to drive due to the location – you will support the Global Sales Director with daily PA duties and ad hoc requests.
Main duties will include –
Extensive travel, itinerary and visa co-ordination
World wide meeting arrangement
Lots of liaison with Country Sales people and Country Managers
Collation of Country figures and reporting using SAGE
Email management
Office management
Letters, correspondence in Directors absence and other ad-hoc duties
Skills/Experience –
Experienced PA at senior level
Able to work on own initiative
Self disciplined and self motivated
MS Office skills essential and SAGE skills ideally
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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PA to Global Sales Director - Henley on Thames |
| Salary/rate |
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£25000 - £30000/annum |
| Location |
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Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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126241434 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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PA To Global Sales Director, Henley on Thames, £25-£30,000
This is a great opportunity for an Experienced PA/Executive Assistant to join a Global Company based on the outskirts of Henley on Thames. Working in beautiful offices with parking - you will need to drive due to the location - you will support the Global Sales Director with daily PA duties and ad hoc requests.
Main duties will include -
Extensive travel, itinerary and visa co-ordination
World wide meeting arrangement
Lots of liaison with Country Sales people and Country Managers
Collation of Country figures and reporting using SAGE
Email management
Office management
Letters, correspondence in Directors absence and other ad-hoc duties
Skills/Experience -
Experienced PA at senior level
Able to work on own initiative
Self disciplined and motivated
MS Office skills essential and SAGE skill ideally
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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asap |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Sales/Business Development Executive - Exhibition/Design Industry |
| Salary/rate |
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£30000 - £50000/annum |
| Location |
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Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, High Wycome, Marl |
| Job Number |
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118452364 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Sales/Business Development Executive, £30-£45,000 basic + commission dep. on experience
An exciting Business Development Position has arisen for an established Exhibitions Company based North of Reading.
My client is looking for a successful Business Development Co-ordinator to work full time Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.30pm. The day to day duties consist of contacting an existing client database, attending exhibitions and networking to bring more clients on board as well as devising business development strategies. Travel will be required as these exhibitions are held all over Europe.
This is a rewarding role with huge potential earnings, for someone who is a committed and targeted sales person to grow and expand with the business. Must have proven sales experience, PC literate and a self starter.
£30-£45,000 basic + commission
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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ASAP |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Front End Web Developer |
| Salary/rate |
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£39000 - £47000/annum £39,000-£47,000 |
| Location |
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Reading, Henley on Thames, Marlow, Maidenhead, Wallingfor |
| Job Number |
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113597179 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Web Developer, Reading, nr £40-£47,000
Company
Developer and manufacturer; developing software in a wide range of technology areas from Web applications through Python based middle ware to real-time driver software for Linux operating systems.
Role Background
Most of the clients products operate as self contained Linux based ‘appliances’, and rely on advanced GUIs for their configuration and operation. An advanced and easy to use GUI is a key operational and selling point.
The GUIs are written in HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and rely on Python server technology.
Role Outline
For this role, we require an experienced and enthusiastic web developer, with proven success developing web based GUI applications using HTML.
Technical Skill Requirements
Experience in one of the following software technology area is required:
• At least 5 years proven experience developing web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Knowledge of the following is highly desirable:
• Rich Internet Application (RIA) user interface specification, design and implementation experience
• One or more web development frameworks, including jQuery
• Software development using Python
• Knowledge of various contemporary browser quirks
The role will involve:
• Developing GUI’s for a range of network appliances
• Working within a team of software developers
• Working with product management, software test and support teams
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Account Manager/Sales Executive |
| Salary/rate |
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£18000 - £31800/annum |
| Location |
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Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Basingstoke, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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118449787 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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This role is working for a Reading based business to business distributor and supplier of products to companies across the South of England. You will be part of an experienced and friendly team of staff working within this successful family business, supplying 1000s of customers across a range of industries.
You will work as part of an internal sales account management team, playing a pivotal role in driving the growth of the company. The team is responsible for developing sustainable business relationships with existing customers and prospective new customers.
Responsibilities:
Achieve monthly incremental profit growth target on account base.
Achieve monthly new business profit target.
Achieve agreed levels of activity, standards and growth in sales and service.
Proactive development and management of a base of accounts, in order to grow, support and retain customers.
Responsibility and accountability for revenue and profit on an account base.
Proactive involvement in sales campaigns.
Monitoring account spend and reacting to changes on account spend within account base.
New business sales activity - cold calling, identifying new business opportunities, lead generation and appointment booking.
Identifying all key contacts within each customer organisation, developing good working relationships with all key contacts and gaining a clear understanding of all customer business needs through these relationships.
Managing customer expectations and working with colleagues across all departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
Maintaining sales pipeline.
Undertaking general sales administration.
Ideal candidate:
1+ years sales experience.
Account management experience.
Successful new business background.
Selling and influencing skills.
Driven by results, with the ability to work in a results and target driven environment.
Excellent communication skills - over the phone, face to face and written.
Pro-active self manager with ability to organize their own time.
Ability to work to defined sales structure.
Ability to work on the telephone in a busy, open plan office.
Salary: £18000 per annum + £3,600 OTE (with potential earnings of £31,800)
20 days Holiday
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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asap |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Sales/Business Development Executive - Exhibition/Design Industry |
| Salary/rate |
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£30000 - £50000/annum |
| Location |
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Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, High Wycome, Marl |
| Job Number |
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118452363 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Sales/Business Development Executive, Henley, £30-£45,000 basic + commission dep. on experience
An exciting Business Development Position has arisen for an established Exhibitions Company based in Henley.
My client is looking for a successful Business Development Co-ordinator to work full time Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.30pm. The day to day duties consist of contacting an existing client database, attending exhibitions and networking to bring more clients on board as well as devising business development strategies. Travel will be required as these exhibitions are held all over Europe.
This is a rewarding role with huge potential earnings, for someone who is a committed and targeted sales person to grow and expand with the business. Must have proven sales experience, PC literate and a self starter.
£30-£45,000 basic + commission
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| Job Type |
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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ASAP |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Project Support Administrator - Audit |
| Salary/rate |
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£20000 - £26000/annum c£25,000 |
| Location |
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Reading, Henley on Thames, High Wycome, Maidenhead,, Berk |
| Job Number |
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126244670 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Project Support Administrator, Reading nr, c£25,000
This is a 6 month+ contract working for a Global Financial Services Company on the outskirts of Reading. The company offer great benefits including, shuttle bus to and from Reading station, on site gym, coffee shop and restaurant; PHI, Pension and 26 days holiday.
The role reports into a senior level, and requires someone to update and maintain policy and regulatory documentation.
Job Description
Produce and/or update policy documentation as directed by Policy owners
Maintain an audit trail of all changes to policy documents
Maintain a library of documentation with reference to Regulatory checklist
Produce project management documentation as directed by Project Director
Attend various project meetings as required
Support the communication of status reporting
Facilitate workshops and meetings to set agenda
Skills required for role
Previous administration experience.
MS Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
Excellent communication skills, in particular listening and written reports.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and diligence.
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Contract, Temporary |
| Contract Length |
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6 month - perm |
| Start Date |
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ASAP |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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Client Account/Implementations Manager |
| Salary/rate |
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£20000 - £25000/annum £20,000-£25,000 |
| Location |
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Reading, Basingstoke, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Newbury, , B |
| Job Number |
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126243632 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Account Manager/Project Implementation Co-ordinator
Reading based IT Company – with parking - are looking for an experienced Customer Account/Implementation manager, who has ideally worked in an ITIL / Prince 2 environment, to join their Customer Service Team.
Working for a global provider of automated solutions to more than 9,000 customers world wide, you will initially provide customer account management and then over time manage implementation projects.
Account management
· Named account manager for a portfolio of clients, secondary account management for all ‘pool’ accounts
· “Owner” of all aspects of client account (commercials, day-to-day contact & running of account, revenue and profit, change control, migration path, new/enhanced services, invoice / account receivables issues) and resolution of queries
· Act as first point of escalation
· Deal, wherever possible, pro-actively with clients (advise, suggest, consult, update etc)
· Service reviews according to client requirements (visit, conference call – 6 monthly or yearly)
Implementation
· Managing the implementation of new and migrating clients from order to live status
· Receiving and recording receipt of all new orders and migrations
· Initiating and maintaining the client relationship to strict service levels agreements
· Ownership and practice of Managed Services implementation methodology
· Production of Statement of Work (project scoping document)
· Establishing time scales, creation, maintenance and publication of project plans
· Monitoring and enforcing implementation deadlines
· Closure of the implementation process and post-implementation review
· Maintenance of full client records
· Releasing consistent levels of implementation revenue month on month.
· Achieving published revenue targets
· Managing the implementation issues log and associated internal documents
§ Providing recommendations for the ongoing improvement of the implementation process.
§ Implementing managed service contracts
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Permanent |
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N/A |
| Start Date |
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ASAP |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
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PA/Legal/Pensions Administrator |
| Salary/rate |
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£19000 - £23000/annum £19,000 - £23,000 |
| Location |
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Reading, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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126244579 |
| Posted |
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22/05/2012 (14:43) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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The Firm
A major firm of solicitors which offers a comprehensive law service to local, national and international businesses and private clients.
The Firm practices from offices in the Thames Valley and London and its origins can be traced back over 150 years. With leading practitioners in specialist areas, their expertise covers the spectrum of clients across a wide range of sectors.
In recent years, the partnership has grown and with it the breadth of skills and specialisations offered. Many of the partners and solicitors have been recruited from major London practices or have worked in commerce or industry.
With highly specialised departments, supported by advanced technology, on-line databases and a wide range of professional and commercial relationships in the City of London, nationally and internationally.
PA/Pensions Administrator
PA Duties (30% of time)
Maintaining filing system
Assisting client directors and manager as required
Sending letters and documents
Dealing with phone calls and messages
Arranging bill payments, staff expenses and travel bookings
Maintaining and amending matter lists event attendance
Setting up files
Managing risk and compliance matters, including maintaining records
Arranging meetings, taking minutes
Assisting with tender documentation
Administration Duties (70% of time)
Managing billing
Managing Scheme bank accounts
Arranging disinvestments and investments
Compiling reports for fixed fee clients and analysing accuracy
Assisting in the administration of other pension schemes
Assisting with trustee meetings
Arranging and attending meetings and conference calls
Drafting agendas and collating meeting packs
Updating and circulating project plans
Drafting and distribution of minutes
Completion of annual reports and accounts
Maintaining records of Scheme fees
Data protection registration and renewals
Placing notices
Chasers by telephone or letter
Arranging member literature, including mail merges and mail shots
Managing client scheme diaries
Proofreading documents and compliance checking
Core Skills
Experience of administering pension schemes
Good time management skills
Resourcefulness
Enthusiasm
Flexibility
Excellent IT skills
Excellent organisational skills
Be able to work independently while still working as part of a team.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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ASAP |
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| Job Title |
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Sheet Metal Worker |
| Location |
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Newbury, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
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107789666 |
| Posted |
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21/05/2012 (11:56) |
| Agency/Employer |
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Headstart Recruitment |
| Description
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Skilled Metal Sheet Worker – Salary Depending on experience
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established company based in Newbury; you will work in the formation of a general sheet metal/fabrication department within the existing precision manufacturing function of the company.
The potential candidate will have experience in all skills associated with sheet metal and fabrication work and be able to work in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum, welding experience of these metals will be an advantage. The type of work will involve general work from cabinets, ductwork and Framework. Working hours 8am – 4pm Monday – Friday with overtime available.
Skills/Experience –
Qualified Metal Sheet Worker
Experienced Metal Sheet Worker - 3+ years
Able to work on own initiative and be proactive and enthusiastic.
Flexibility to work longer hours when required
Self disciplined and motivated
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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