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Part-time Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEVarious shift patterns from part-time to full-time.Hybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Contractual sick pay * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service * Profit share scheme * Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes * Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription 47589LS1R13INDHA

Wellbeing Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEVarious shift patterns from part-time to full-time.Hybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Contractual sick pay * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service * Profit share scheme * Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes * Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription 47589LS1R15INDHA

Exciting Job Opportunity - Associate Director of Health & Safety - Package circa £100k!Are you a visionary leader ready to make a significant impact in the world of Health & Safety?Our client, a well-established and highly respected firm with over 40 years of experience in Health & Safety, is seeking an Associate Director to join their growing team.As the Associate Director of Health & Safety, you will lead a passionate team of over 30 professionals dedicated to providing outstanding service to more than 22,000+ clients. Your leadership will drive performance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of safety across all operations! Day to DayLeadership and Development: Motivate and guide the H&S department, setting clear objectives and a compelling vision. You will cultivate a hands-on culture, ensuring every team member is engaged with the intricacies of H&S practices.Performance Management: Regularly report on H&S delivery metrics to the board, swiftly identifying issues and implementing effective solutions. You will be responsible for maintaining knowledge levels across teams through management information and quality control.Resource Management: Plan and allocate workloads efficiently, manage absence and turnover, and oversee recruitment and succession planning to build a high-performing teamClient Relations: Enhance client service, retention, and referrals by optimising the delivery model and utilising H&S consultants effectively to maximise client visits without compromising qualityStakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to explore development opportunities and improve cross-departmental communication, fostering a collaborative work environment.Compliance and Standards: Ensure the department meets all internal Health & Safety compliance requirements and supports the ongoing accreditation and certification of ISO standardsStrategic Contributions: Work closely with the Sales Director to drive H&S sales across the business, representing the company in all matters related to Health & Safety.Budget Management: Own the H&S department budget, ensuring commercial viability while identifying cost-saving opportunities through optimisation of systems and technology. Qualifications and Skills * CMIOSH certification or equivalent is essential. * Proven experience in delivering exceptional Health & Safety standards and compliance. * Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing high-performance teams. * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation. * A proactive mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is setting new benchmarks in Health & Safety services.If you're passionate about driving operational excellence, prioritising customer needs, and have a proven track record in H&S leadership, we want to hear from you! P46270CCR3INDMANS

We are really excited to be supporting our city centre client to further enhance their established fee earning Legal Team we are recruiting a number of roles across both Commercial and specialist in employment law. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified legal professionals, ideally with a background or a passion for Employment Law to join a team of experienced Solicitors. Our client will look at qualified solicitors / legal Professionals at varying stages of their career and there is a real opportunity here to enhance your overall Employment Law knowledge with a global business - We are also looking for legal professionals specialising in * Employment Law * Health & Safety * Intellectual property * Data Protection * Contractual law * Property law * GDPR * Conveyancing * Corporate * Financial mis selling * Intellectual Property Key Duties/Tasks: * Delivering a full Employment law service inhouse for a large professional services business * Representation in tribunal * Complex case management * Advising the business on all areas of Employment LawDesirable skills and attributes: * Qualified Solicitor or Barrister * Advocacy experience * Experienced Inhouse counsel * Experience and knowledge of Employment law * Experience in providing legal advice and representationINDMANS

We are really excited to be supporting our city centre client to further enhance their established Legal Firm, we are recruiting a number of roles across both Commercial & Civil Law as well as a specialist in Employment Law. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified legal professionals, ideally with a background or a passion for Employment Law to join a team of experienced Fee Earning Solicitors. Our client will look at qualified solicitors / legal Professionals at varying stages of their career and there is a real opportunity here to enhance your overall Employment Law knowledge with a global business - We are also looking for legal professionals specialising in * Contractual law * Civil and Commercial law * Health & Safety * Property law * GDPR * Conveyancing * Corporate * Financial mis selling * Intellectual Property Key Duties/Tasks: * Delivering a full Employment law service for clients across a range of industries * Representation in tribunal * Complex case management * Advising clients on all areas of Employment LawDesirable skills and attributes: * Qualified Solicitor or Barrister * Advocacy experience * Experience and knowledge of Employment lawExperience in providing legal advice and representation INDMANS

A leading NHS body are currently recruiting for a Payroll & Pensions Manager to join them on a permanent basis.This is a crucial role for the business & will require candidates to be a strong support for the Head of Payroll & Pensions. As the Payroll & Pensions Manager, you will be responsible for the following: * Overseeing a large monthly payroll of over 20,000+ employees * Delivering a full start to finish process using ESR software * Ensuring all statutory deductions are made accurately & on time and submitted to the HMRC * All year end processes, including P11Ds * Supporting the Head of Payroll & Pensions with management of a large payroll team - 30+ * Training, development, carrying out appraisals and one to ones * Recruitment of new hires * Delivery on payroll projects In order to be considered for this role, candidates must have worked within the NHS sector & used the ESR payroll software.Interviewing now . 47976GCR2INDPAY

A globally recognised business currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Manager to join them on a permanent basis.This is an integral part of the company and will report directly into senior management. As Senior Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: * Processing a start to finish payroll for 2000 UK employees * HMRC reconcilations * P11d's and PSAs * Administer expats and inpat payments * Administer company benefits through the payroll and resolve any associated queries * Manage the payroll team * Lead, motivate & develop the payroll function * Support with ongoing payroll related projects To have Workday payroll experience would be an advantage.A fantastic benefits package is on offer along with a hybrid working pattern.Interviewing now. INDPAY 48689GCR2

Our client in the education sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with superb leadership skills to join their large team on a permanent, full time basis. As Payroll Manager, you will report into the Senior Payroll Manager and will support them in supervising the payroll team. Line management duties of a team of 3. Responsibilities include: * Day to day management of the team and processing of high volume, in house payroll experience * Benefits and P11D's * Management of the monthly pay cycle * Training and development of the Payroll Team * User acceptance testing for standard system releases * HMRC/payroll corrections * Assisting with process implementation such as cost of living changes, increment procedure, discretionary pay reviews etc. * Annual HMRC reconciliations * Global mobility and interaction with the University International Tax Manager Experience required: * Experience within a similar payroll manager/supervisory level role * Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff * Exemplary UK payroll knowledge & confident running a fully in-house payroll * Sound knowledge of occupational sickness, maternity and paternity schemes and their application. * Resourcelink experience is desirable This role offers hybrid working, flexi-hours and generous annual leave.Interviewing and hiring ASAP. Apply now! INDPAY48363RM

I am supporting an education client recruiting a Purchase ledger to carry out a 6-month contract to ASAPThe ideal candidate will be able to process high volume purchase ledger, upload receipts, reconcile credit cards. Previous experience working in same environment would be desirable but not essential, if you are a purchase ledger/ accounts assistant with who is immediately available please apply today as this role is to start ASAP.Responsibilities 1 Answering telephone calls 2 Point of Contact for all expenditure 3 Sending invoices for validation and controlling prompt return and input. 4 Paying all invoices by BACS. 5 Ensuring sufficient funds are held in the bank account. 6 Checking supplier statements. 7 Maintaining control records. 8 Ensuring all school and supplier queries are dealt with promptly. 9 Regular reviews of supplier information, uncleared orders and general housekeeping of the purchase ledger. 10 Ensuring all expenditure is coded accurately both within and outside the purchase ledger. 11 Archiving as required. 12 Processing purchase orders and main point of contact for all orders across the group. 13 Preparation of account codes for monthly and termly accounts 14 Petty Cash 15 Process staff expense claims 16 Ad Hoc day to day office administrationThe Finance Assistant will work as part of the Finance Office Team to ensure that everything incidental and conducive to the efficient running of the Finance Office and other locations is carried out. They will liaise with the suppliers to ensure that queries and documentation are dealt with efficiently and that meets its obligations efficiently and in line with good practice. INDCC48784LH