Our client is a highly successful price comparison website who has helped more than 1.5 million people to save money since they first went into business over 10 years ago. They have been nominated for many awards within the industry ever since. Having recently featured in the Times' list of The 100 Best Small Companies to work for, our client is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their award winning team. The role offered is an exciting opportunity for an inbound call operator. You will be working as a first point of contact for members of the public who call with enquiries about the service. About the job: Working Hours: 9 hour shifts between 8am-9pm Monday to Friday, Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Some weekend work will be involved. You will be expected to work between 37.5 and 45 hours per week. What skills do you need for this job? Previous experience in working in a call centre environment is desirable Excellent telephone manner Brilliant customer service skills Organisation skills Ability to work in a team and independently Self motivated and happy to work towards company targets Excellent command of the English language Computer literate Good communicator Driven and enthusiastic * Although this is a temporary role you must be available for a minimum of 12 weeks* There is also the potential to secure a permanent role with our client. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

This is a part time (4 hours a day) temp job, working Monday to Friday. My client a charity in the central London area are looking for a skilled Administrator to join them on a short term, part time basis. Job purpose and main skills: To perform administrative assistance and basic office support for the team based at their London office. A high percentage of the role will be computer based, and therefore you will be highly proficient in utilising Microsoft Word and Excel 2010 (ideally at Advanced Level 2 - Formulas & Functions (Excel), and Intermediate to Advanced level - Working with sections and columns, formatting tables and integrating MS Excel data (Word)). You will be clear and concise in your communication (written and verbal). Other duties will include fielding telephone calls, receiving visitors, word processing and filing. Tasks: Administration *To type up any reports, forms and documents required by the team. *Compose correspondence/reports for team's signature from dictation or notes *Update and chase delegated tasks ensuring tasks remain on schedule *Take initiative on requests and enquiries of administrative nature *Process replies on own initiative or from dictation or notes *Relieve team of administrative detail *Arrange incoming post in priority order Phone *Handle all enquiries re-routing calls elsewhere as needed Appointments/Meetings *To provide a welcoming service for all visitors and ensuring the area is clean and safe in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation. *Diary management *Locate and book suitable meeting rooms within the office, and external venues as required *Arrange meeting facilities, for example, tea; coffee; laptop and projector; flip chart *Prepare agenda in advance *Act as recording secretary; prepare action minutes Travel *Arrange travel for team in advance *Prepare travel itinerary *Prepare expense forms for reimbursement If you are available to start immediately then please apply today. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer.Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

My client is looking for a number of Market Researchers to work on a retail project that they will be running at a shopping centre in Ealing Broadway. You will be working at the doors of the shopping centre asking customers who are leaving to stop and do a short survey. You will then be using iPad technology to collect responses from the customers. Candidates must be confident, patient and have an interest to speaking to people. Candidates must also be confident with using iPad technology. This is a week long project. Candidates can choose to work all of the shifts below or a minimum of five. Monday 11.00am - 5.00pm Tuesday 11.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 11.00am - 5.00pm Thursday 11.00am - 5.00pm Friday 11.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 6.30pm Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm Please only apply if you are available for the whole of next week. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

My client, one of the top 25 UK chartered accountancy firms are currently recruiting for a SENIOR BOOKKEEPER to join their Watford office This role is a supervisory position, working as a senior member of the team under the guidance of the Director and being responsible to a number of specific partners for efficient and timely completion of tasks for their clients. The duties include:- *Management and supervision of the bookkeeping and other accounting services carried out by the team based here and overseas *Carrying out the work if staff are unavailable in order to meet deadlines *Being responsible for a portfolio of clients for specific partners being able to review and produce the 'final product' prior to Partner review *Liaising with Partners and clients on all aspects of the service being provided *Meeting potential new clients with partners and assisting in bringing in new work to the practice The Candidate: *You will be versatile and as the role involves both in-house and client facing work, the successful candidate must be personable and approachable and have excellent communication skills. *You must have a good working knowledge of bookkeeping software and be well versed in IT developments. *You will be a team player with initiative and drive *The ideal candidate will be creative and enjoy the challenges and diversity that this role offers. *The candidate must be prepared to travel to clients, most of whom are located within the M25 and London area *The successful candidate will have sound practical experience in the areas mentioned above, as well as a substantial experience in managing/supervising staff. Necessary experience: *You must be conversant in Excel, SAGE 50 (primary package used), QuickBooks and other similar types of software programmes *You must have a thorough understanding and practical experience of double-entry bookkeeping *You must be able to perform critical review of the Management Accounts *You must have reasonable knowledge of Statutory accounts disclosure requirements *You should have a good working knowledge VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax. *You must be able to work to deadlines *You must be proactive *You must possess the desire to succeed In return, my client are offering a healthy remuneration package plus benefits including: *Group Life Cover *22 days holiday on commencement *PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) *Contributory Private Health scheme *Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period) *Pension Scheme *Childcare voucher scheme Wishing you luck in your application. Adecco are an equal opportunities employerAdecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

My client are a well established estate agency based in inner North London and are urgently looking for someone to work as a Receptionist and Administrator. You should have good familiarity with MS office and have an ability to handle high volumes of work, whilst remaining customer focused. You should also display excellent problem solving ability and a capacity to remain composed when handling complaints or taxing situations. You must have excellent attention to detail. Experience in the property industry is not necessary. Due to the nature of the property business, employees will need to work 9am - 7pm 4 days a week and on Saturdays. Whilst busy, the office environment is friendly and relaxed. Duties and responsibilities will include... Meeting and greeting tenants and customers in a polite and courteous way Handling all calls with a clear and professional telephone manner Carrying various admin tasks including; data entry, recording and tracking transactions, ensuring rules and regulations are adhered to etc. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to become an integral part of an established and thriving property business in a lively part of London so, if you feel that you possess the necessary skills and experience, apply with your CV today. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

My client, a well established competitor in the market, are looking for outbound customer service staff to close a sale on warm leads. The purpose of the role is to compare and sell home phone, broadband and TV packages over the phone. You will be contacting customers who have previously used a service with the company and informing them of a new service that you are now offering. Hours vary between the hours of 08.00-21.00 Monday to Friday and then reduced hours across the weekend - some weekend work is involved. Experience with selling the same types of products is an advantage but not essential. This role is temporary with a view to going permanent after three months. Please only apply if you are immediately available. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

My client, one of the UK's premier art colleges and cultural centres are looking for an Academic Administrator to provide administrative support for the Quality Manager and Associate Dean of Development. The successful candidate will contribute to the quality assurance, enhancement and development of all accredited courses at the college. In this role you will be working closely with teams across the College, especially Academic Registry, Learning, Teaching and Student Support, Access and Progression and Marketing, (as well as Enterprise, International and Technical teams as appropriate) contributing to anticipatory and appropriately coordinated administration. You will also ensure that the University's academic policies and procedures are communicated and implemented at College level, with associated meetings and administrative record-keeping systems in place. Duties will include: - Inputting accurate updated course information and data to Marketing for upload to the website and external databases - Updating course handbooks - Providing timely updates regarding procedures and quality assurance - Diary management - Minute taking - Providing additional administrative support to relevant departments - Maintaining files both electronic and paper Experience within a similar role is preferred but not essential. This is a temporary contract which will last for three months but may be extended. Please only apply if you are available immediately. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

My client, who already had offices based in America , Italy, Germany and Belgium are looking for an exceptional individual to provide Administrative Support to their new London based office. The successful candidate will be part of a five person team but as the office expands, the post holder will be expected to support the growing team, as required by the UK project director. Duties will include: - Providing effective and efficient support to the UK project director and the team - Maintaining effective and efficient office systems and provide logistical support for campaign activities and other support functions as requested, such as coordinating internal and outgoing mail, overseeing the printing process, scheduling meetings and conference room bookings, team and campaign calendars, drafting correspondence, editing and proof reading documents; faxing, scanning, binding, filing and word processing; developing and maintaining UK campaign files, mailing lists and records; managing paper flow and deadlines, organising staff meetings, progress-chasing etc. - Arrange travel and keep an up-to-date database of documents to assist all visitors with local accommodation, venues and amenities - Process all expense spending on behalf of the team members and manage expense reports for the UK campaign. Plan staff travel arrangements and handle any travel reimbursements for UK project consultants. Process vendor invoices ensuring they are paid promptly. Develop an excellent understanding of the company's expense reimbursements policies and procedures, budgets, vendor payments and invoices - Input, engage and maintain the company database regularly, and keep abreast of any new tools and facilities - Provide event planning support to the team including organising venues, catering and guest lists - Organise, chair and take notes for office meetings. Write-up and circulate the notes and actions punctually - Add new contacts for the team into Outlook and Company database - Undertake other tasks and special projects as reasonably requested by the client Candidates must have previous experience. My client is looking to move quickly with this role so please only apply if you are available for interview immediately. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

My client, a well known charitable organisation are currently recruiting for a STRATEGIC SUPPORT MANAGER. The role, which will have direct responsibility for 2 development consultants is a management level position to support the work of the charity, working closely with unions across the UK, identifying those in particular need of support. The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record of managing and leading staff as well as experience in managing budgets, strategic planning and relationship management operating at a senior level. Using your excellent communication skills, you will be expected to manage resources to deliver objectives and targets, leading your team through diverse projects, finding creative strategies to meet targets. If you are... Political, Sensitive and Diplomatic. Professional, Credible and Inclusive Decisive and effective in tackling professional challenges ...then this role is an ideal opportunity to increase your experience as a Strategic Support Manager. Wishing you luck in your application. Adecco are an equal opportunities employerAdecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you... Enthusiastic Results Focused Positive, with a 'Can Do' Attitude Perhaps you... Are accustomed to Outbound Sales Have a strong record of achieving sales targets If the above sounds like you, then this is the perfect opportunity to progress your career in an exciting and growing industry. The ideal person for this role would be a proven sales person, who can demonstrate a strong record in working to targets and finding creative ways to deliver them. With excellent communication skills, you will be conducting sales demonstrations online and face to face to prospective clients as well as utilising your marketing experience to assist in creating, coordinating and implementing effective sales campaigns. Wishing you luck in your application! Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.