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How to say 'no' at work in a constructive way

04 Jun 2015

Saying “no” to your superiors, peers and subordinates is one of the most challenging aspects of the modern workplace.Everyone needs to say ‘no’ at some point but in doing so you could risk coming across as being disagreeable, disrespectful, or at worst dispensable to the people and the organisation. So learning to say ‘no’ in a constructive and assertive manner can help you in your career.Declining to do what you’ve been asked to do needs some careful thought and planning, after all you still need to deliver on your own role and responsibilities and saying ‘no’ could affect these. Reasons for saying ‘no’ may be varied; either that the task risks your own performance, that you have very good reasons for disagreement, or for unethical or illegal reasons.The key point is that you are very specific and clear about what the reasons are and that you get this across in a considered and professional manner.Here are some guidelines that will help you say ‘no’ in a way that will not seem like an unreasonable refusal. Build your good reputationAs an employee, you may have little say about the tasks being assigned by your superiors but don’t despair. You can prove your good work ethic, enthusiasm for the job, and willingness to learn by saying “yes” to as many jobs as you can handle, perhaps even a few more. You can, however, ask for guidance in the crucial aspects of the tasks and for assistance in workload prioritisation.Basically, you must build your reputation as a reliable employee who will deliver. You will then have more leverage when you say “no” to certain tasks for valid reasons. Ask before saying “no”Before disagreeing to the tasks being offered by a superior or a peer, be sure to ask the right questions first. You have to completely understand what the tasks involve including the time frame, parameters of accomplishment, and impact of work, among others. You may even ask for a few hours or days to think about the tasks so that you can formulate valid reasons for your refusal, if and when you come to the decision. Explain your reasonsIf possible, you should avoid saying “no” without explaining your reasons for doing so. Your superior or colleague will likely appreciate your reasons for refusal and perhaps even provide assistance in your tasks. Your good communication skills will come in handy at this point.For example, you can say that you are refusing the additional task because your quality of work will suffer in the process. You may also tell the other person about your future availability or your ability to provide partial assistance on the task. Offer an alternativeYour ability to say “no” in a constructive manner also hinges on your ability to propose alternative solutions. In a way, you are still providing assistance for the other person without actually putting your entire physical energy and mental effort into the additional task. You are still being a team player, thus, contributing your share into the achievement of team goals.For example, you can offer assistance on a job-related aspect. You will still be doing your main tasks yet also doing something for the team. Personally say itWhile emails, chats and calls may be convenient, you can soften the blow, so to speak, by saying it in a face-to-face manner. Your email or chat may have undertones that the receiver can misunderstand and having caused the wrong impression will be very difficult to get back on the level you want to be.Your refusal at work for certain tasks will not be easy but when you can deal with it in a professional manner, it becomes easier.

Recruiting outside the social housing sector can bring in more talent

28 Jun 2016

And keep the wage bill downExecutive pay has come under criticism in social housing. In the largest 100 housing associations, pay in the top job has risen by 5.5 percent. It stands out because this is not matched in the lesser ranks and also because Government legislation is sucking out the surplus for many.The ‘pro’ view for increasingly higher pay has been around the lack of skills and expertise within the sector; that salaries are benchmarked, that this is the going rate, and that ‘their’ particular organisation has twice the housing stock and consequently demands a premium rate - the latter metric having a curious and anomalistic alignment with worth.The senior appointments team at Morgan Hunt has been placing top execs in the public and not for profit sectors for the past decade and there is some growing concern around the concept of ‘closed shop’ creeping under the boundaries of housing top level jobs; that a precondition of employment for the Chief Executive role is experience within the sector.“It’s true, that the learning curve at the start of a job might be steeper if the person who is hired is not sector experienced, but there is no evidence to suggest that someone from outside the sector cannot do the job as effectively” says Frazer Thouard, Director, Senior Appointments Division, Morgan Hunt.Economists always view long run investment curves with a dip to start with and then with increasing returns later on. An example of outside sector recruitment is Carolyn McCall, appointed Chief Executive of Easy Jet in 2010 after 25 years in the newspaper business. Aviation, media? Not a lot in common apart from both being high fixed cost businesses, but it has not mattered judging from her performance.Are boards too close; do they lack objectivity when it comes to making decisions on pay and candidate selection, should there be more independence, more vision, a wider scope?Both recruitment and Ftse 100 companies have been lambasted for being too narrow in their search and selection of candidates, including the appointment of non-executive directors.We should not condone top pay for top skills. Skills of this kind often command three times higher in commerce and industry. Also there is an increasingly larger enterprise remit entering into social housing; and, given their social purpose, the shifting balance will be a higher and more challenging wire to walk for any CEO.Yet talent in social housing does not solely exist within a homogenous housing group and the laws of economics will drive up price where supply is restricted. “Looking beyond the immediate social housing community can bring in much needed new talent and innovative thinking.” says Thouard. “If social housing is to evolve, it should look outside for fresh ideas. If the sector is doing all right then it’s ok to recruit from within, but it isn’t, and swapping around directors is not the best solution. This would be a mind-set change for the industry”.This viewpoint is clearly not held by all. And there are issues in attracting good quality candidates from outside the sector due to its image, yet there is still enough within the remuneration package for recruiters to market with confidence.For example the vast majority of Chief Executives (80%) are on defined contribution pension schemes; this is rare in commerce and industry. With employer contributions of up to 30 percent, recruiters need to wise up on the lure of these increasingly scarce additions.For more information on Morgan Hunt Senior Appointments email us.

Want a career in marketing? Here's how..

05 Dec 2014

Are you a pro at coming up with slogans? Have you got a passion for statistics, research and creative writing? Or perhaps you just want to put your mad men box set to good use.Whatever the reason, if you’re the person who always gets asked to contribute to communications, effortlessly handles presentations and is always jotting down ideas for the next great TV ad, you might find a career in marketing a rewarding and exciting prospect. Not sure where to start? Here’s some top roles to whet your appetite and our top tips on how to improve your chances to securing them.Marketing AssistantWhat they do: Supporting the marketing manager, you’ll be at the heart of driving marketing campaigns for the department. An important cog in the marketing wheel, you'll be expected to be involved at all levels, including drafting press releases, updating clients and organising promotional events.What you need: Competition to start a career in marketing is fierce and applicants with a degree in marketing, business or commerce will have an advantage over other applicants but this isn’t necessarily the case all the time.Earning potential: At an entry level position you can look to earn anything up from £17k but once you get some experience this can rise to anything between £18K - £25K.Perfect for: People who like to be behind the scenes.View all marketing assistant roles >PR & communicationsWhat they do: Working with the media to portray a positive reputation through communication, building good relationships and creating understanding between an organisation and its public.What you need: To be successful in PR and communications, the ability to build relationships with people is essential. It’s not all air kisses and muahs daahhling. It’s a real understanding of influencing opinion and behaviour to protect reputation.Earning potential: A £16,000 - £24,000 starting salary but as with anything, it depends on the type of company you work for.Perfect for: People with good communication skills, powers of persuasion and can spin a good yarn.View all PR and communication roles >Digital MarketerWhat they do: Digital marketing roles have a special focus on all things “online”, typically complimenting the offline marketing of the business and digitally transferring it via website, social media and search facilities.What you need: Have a strong interest in digital trends, creativity, excellent copy writing skills and the ability to throw around technical terminology is essential. There are no specific qualifications that are a requirement for this role but any qualifications that demonstrate a strong familiarity with the internet and web design is a bonus.Earning potential: Can vary greatly depending on the size and profitability of the company. While it is often in line with the salary of offline marketers (typical salaries ranging between £25,000 and £40,000) but with specialised skills in related fields like e-commerce, digital marketers can end up earning more than their offline counterparts.Perfect for: People who are the first to download that new app everyone’s talking about and then review it to the enth degree.View all digital marketing roles >Market ResearchWhat they do: Plan, implement, control, analyse and report on information that you gather. The data you collect will normally revolve around what organisations or people buy, need, do or think and the reasons why.What you need: An analytical mind and strong knowledge of statistics. An interest in psychology and behavioural science helps too.Earning potential: Starting on £15,000 to £20,000 a year which, with experience, would rise to around £28,000.Perfect for: People who like collecting and interpreting data.View all marketing research roles >Top tips1. Set your GoalsThe first step is the most difficult. Visualise the job you want. If the end goal is a stretch too far at this point, break it down into realistic and achievable steps.2. Know your capabilitiesIt’s time to look in the mirror and get to grips with your own strengths and weaknesses. Be brutally honest, know where you are in relation to your goal, but don’t let this put you off. You’re on a journey and that journey may take you onto some ‘B’ roads before you hit the motorway.3. Get a Personal Development PlanCraft a Personal Development Plan and decide what actions you need to take to reach your goals. Be specific, make your actions measurable and write a date in which you are going to hit the milestones and stick to them!4. Take advantage of the many opportunities for in-house training that working in the charity sector offers. Talk to your line-manager about doing external courses or gain additional experience by shadowing others. If you’re working with suppliers they often offer free events to join that will add to your knowledge base. Take advantage of any free learning that is going on offer.5. Talk to someone who is where you want to beFind someone doing what you want to do. Now that you have a role model ask yourself what is it about them that has made them successful. Maybe sit and have a coffee with them and talk about their career journey. Find out their secrets-of-success. You will find that people are often more than happy to talk about themselves and offer this key information quite freely.6. Connect with othersBuild connections with people who can help you. Join communities and professional networks – these may be specific functional groups or skill-specific associations. Build a LinkedIn profile. Be relevant to their conversations and be prepared to hold your own opinions. It’s important to share your passion but stay on piste and develop an antenna to tamper down when necessary.7. Be prepared for changeChange is constant – get on board or get left behind. Keep your eyes-open to new deployments in your sector and do not be afraid to offer your services and get stuck in to any new project.8. Brush-up on your knowledgeKeep abreast of your profession, read sector related magazines and journals attend events and talk to people in commerce to get a fresh and up-to-date perspective.9. Adopt a commercial mind-setProviding value-for-money in the charity sector is not good enough. The whole sector wants to see a measurable cost benefit and accountability for service delivery. Demonstrate that you can not only achieve targets but know how you can make these relevant to your publics.10. Finally...Passion and ambition is infectious. Your drive and energy will elevate you to stand out in the crowd. Be generous with your ideas and treat others how you wish to be treated yourself.The Morgan Hunt marketing and comms team has extensive experience in connecting great candidates with exciting vacancies in the charities, not-for-profit, education and arts and heritage organisations. Contact us or call the team on 0207 419 8900 to find out more.

Digital marketing skills shortage

05 Dec 2014

Surge in demand for digital marketers leads to skills shortage across marketing sectorWhere are all the digital marketing professionals? With 71% of businesses planning to increase their investment in digital marketing, the demand for specialist digital marketers with strong content creation, social media, SEM and online community management expertise has significantly increased.Brands are increasingly taking advantage of digital channels for the delivery of their marketing campaigns in response to the shift in the way companies communicate with their audiences. Today there is a real focus on building communities and using content and social media to facilitate brand engagement directly with audiences to develop an awareness, as well as an affinity, with that brand. It’s not just about increasing brand exposure but establishing a position in the digital market as a thought-leader, driving quality traffic to the site, lead generation and improved search rankings.The result? A shift in mindset to prioritise investment in digital marketing, resulting in new roles being created by employers to move their digital marketing in-house where it may have been previously outsourced.Talent shortage within digital marketing sectorThe Econsultancy/Responsys Marketing Budgets 2013 Report revealed that 71% of businesses plan to increase their investment in digital marketing compared with 20% looking to increase their offline marketing spend. In addition, a 2013 report looking into content marketing in the UK by the Content Marketing Institute revealed that 94% of respondents use the tactic in their campaigns.This surge in demand for digital marketing professionals from companies looking to quickly step up their game in this space has inevitably led to a skills shortage across the marketing sector. Unsurprisingly, the limited number of experienced and skilled candidates seeking a new job don’t stay on the market for long.Latest employment data from The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) - the APSCo monthly hiring trends report - reveals that the marketing and media recruitment sector continues to suffer from a talent shortage. Permanent placements have collapsed by 21% year on year, but actual job openings have risen by 2% - indicative of an ongoing shortage of experienced and available digital marketing candidates.Offline marketing still keyDespite this change in emphasis there is still a demand for marketing professionals with an offline marketing background – particularly evident within the charity and not for profit sectors where there is still a strong focus on print and offline marketing as key strategies.There is also increasing uncertainty from businesses regarding digital marketing's ROI, with 18% of respondents to the Econsultancy/Responsys report rating their understanding of it as 'poor' or 'very poor' – an increase from 10% in 2010.With many digital marketing strategies still in their infancy, it’s time to up-skill and gain experience within these sought-after sectors; evolving your career to meet the changing demands of the market.At Morgan Hunt our dedicated marketing and communications team maintains in-depth knowledge of the sector. We understand how industry and market developments affect hiring trends and we’re able to advise clients on effective recruitment strategies and advise our candidates on how to adapt career plans to the changing requirements of the market. To find out more contact us or email [email protected]

IR35 - Genuine Solution Ahead?

12 Oct 2022

Is the repeal of the 2017 and 2021 reforms to the off-payroll working rules as part of last month’s ’Mini Budget’ statement the good news our contractors, employers and agencies wanted? What do you think? Are you ready for a change and do we actually know what the new legislation will mean?Dave Hedges is a tax partner at Azets and says there is “an absence of fine detail” around how HMRC will manage the transition over the coming months. “While the changes are welcome and have been lobbied for, we are advising clients throughout the engagement chain to tread carefully pending clarification,” he said.Some questions remain following the chancellor’s announcement that the Off-Payroll Working (OPW) rules are to be repealed from April 6th 2023. There are three main reasons for this: Is it really going to happen? Nothing has changed yet and we have a Budget coming up in November, preceded by a government already doing a U-turn on its 45p tax rate plan. The possibility of further U-turns therefore seems significant. Fingers crossed that this promised repeal of the OPW rules goes ahead. But it’s not certain. End-clients (both public and private sectors), agencies, umbrella companies, accountants and IR35/OPW advisers are all taking stock and wondering how this could affect their business. And yes, that goes for me too! Contractors are realising that unless they have always been outside IR35 and working for ‘small’ companies (not affected by the OPW rules), that their own circumstances are complicated. Notably where the contractor is: currently with an umbrella, or holding an SDS where the client has stated ‘inside IR35’, or; regularly jumping between their PSC and an umbrella company depending on the IR35/OPW assessment. At this stage (Q4 2022), nobody knows how the repeal of the OPW rules will work. That’s the unpopular, hard truth. Many commentators are reaching for their crystal balls, with some suggesting that there will be new rules for contractors added onto the IR35 rules of old (2000), such as requiring contractors to complete Status Determination Statements. There’s even the odd whisper that end-clients will continue to determine IR35 status; that blanket bans on using PSCs will continue indefinitely, and that HMRC will declare some sort of ‘amnesty’ on prior SDSs with ‘inside’ results. As interesting as they are, these really are only opinions at this stage and should be taken as nothing more.So what can we do now? Every part of the contracting chain needs to use this time to analyse the effects on their own businesses and it is vital that all get up to speed with IR35 version one (2000). Keep watching the contractor press for developments (the contractor ‘press’ that doesn’t just stick a press release up!). Decide what you want to do -- if you could. Collect and keep all evidence including SDS outcomes, online IR35 status tool outputs, end-client correspondence, contract review results, and working practices changes/opinions. Find out about your personal situation now, to see what the options and (above all else) the risks are, and if a change in your status is feasible. Speak to your client and find out what their position may be come April 6th 2023, especially if you are contracting with an organisation that has banned PSCs. Take advice from only those that, as impartial as possible, understand all the rules (from 2000 onwards), and ideally those with hands-on experience of successfully defending IR35 HMRC investigations. This could be great news for professional interim and self employed workers, it could be great news for large private companies and the public sector to attract and retain key skills to help them deliver growth and it could be great news for those involved in the supply of these people. For now, keep up to date, get planning and be ready, April will soon be here…

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Team testimonials

For the first time in 3 years of being a job seeker off and on (as a freelancer/contract worker) Helen has made a considerable dent in my negative impression of the recruitment industry.I am one of the most skeptical people when it comes to the recruitment industry as a whole.By nature I am also very difficult to convince that as an entire industry it is little more than monetising people's fears, insecurities and frankly desperation to find paid work.Helen has done a lot to make a dent in that impression.She has taken the time to understand what I am looking for not just in terms of my salary expectations or the industry I want to work in but she has found opportunities with companies that align with my values. When you get to a certain point in your career that matters more. She listens intuitively and not just with the intention to reply.Helen speaks plainly and has clearly not forgotten what it is like to be on the job market. Many recruiters treat candidates like a series of numbers and not feeling human beings. Where recruiters are concerned I wish I could duplicate her across multiple industries because while I'm sure she is one of the busiest people in her field, she has never once made me feel like I need to hurry up and get to the point. Or like she is feeding me through a mass production facility. She's efficient, personable and perhaps most interestingly - she knows what she knows and is very frank about what she does not know.I think that it is important for people who claim to be specialists to stick to their specialisms. And not be greedy and snatch for any and all opportunities, even if it is only vaguely related to their field. Helen has found that sweet spot. She's confident in it and frankly she should be giving master classes in how to (and how not) to be a recruitment consultant. A few of the other recruiters I've met could learn a thing or two from her.As a person who gives much credence to unspoken vibes and connection, I vibe very well with Helen professionally I recommend her services unreservedly.

Consultants Natalie and Sarah have been amazing, they are friendly, genuinely care about keeping me in work, keep in touch and contact me with perfect-fit opportunities. I have only the highest praise for them both and have recommended them to my family and friends.

It was a pleasure to have Sarah as a consultant. She is genuinely a nice and polite person and always does her best to get in contact for updates. Unlike other agencies the mention of meeting was not raised once until I was actually offered a job. In my previous experience this process can be very long winded and time consuming, especially if it doesn’t work out with the agency or company I’m interviewing for, so this was a different experience! All in all I’m really glad she came across my CV and having the chance to register with MH.

Joe Willet is one of the best recruitment consultants I have had the privilege to work with. In my recent job searches, I had dealt with many agencies and consultants, and I'll be honest the service I received, overall, hasn’t been good. My experience is that the consultants were attentive up to the interview stage and if you weren’t successful for a role, you no longer existed for them. No follow up call, in some cases I had to chase for feedback. I started to lose faith in recruitment agencies. However, Morgan Hunt and Joe changed that. Joe was fantastic; he provided me with updates on the entire process, his briefings and tips on how to handle the interview were excellent. What made him stand out from the other consultants that I have been in contact with is his personal touch. At no time did I feel like just another candidate or a number. He brought the human side and courtesy to recruitment. He is brilliant!

Julian was great. He was always available for contact and really explained how best to approach things. Izabella was very helpful too.

Natalie gave good advice for interviews and did not make me feel as if I was with yourselves just to make up the numbers. Also, as mentioned before, with other agencies it is down to the candidate to contact the consultant about possible vacancies, but this was not the case with Natalie. She would keep me updated about roles she put me forward for, even if I had not been successful. I did not have the feeling that my time was being wasted at any point, which is important when out of work.

Julian really helped me with the process and made sure any questions and concerns I had were answered. He kept in contact and explained what I needed to do in detail.

Camille, I want to thank you for your dedication and proactiveness in helping me with this job search. You've provided such an all rounded and personalised service, from finding the most suitable jobs, to interview prep, to helping me with my confidence when there have been set-backs along the way. I really appreciate the time and effort you've put it into this, especially when you've worked over time/weekends etc. I've also really appreciated your honesty and directness along the way - and how friendly you are too! I'm excited to start this current role and it wouldn't have been possible without you sharing all these helpful resources and putting in the time.

Niraj, I'd like to thank you for your kind assistance during my recent application for the case officer role with the General Chiropractic Council. You were very helpful in assisting with my preparation for the interview by providing valuable tips, insight and advice on the areas of focus might be beneficial at the interview. This helped to focus my preparation and contributed to my success in landing the role. You were also very thorough and professional throughout the recruitment process and also very prompt in providing me with updates as and when required and you were very efficient in facilitating the on boarding process once I was successful in acquiring the role.It was a very focused, thorough and professional job at every stage on your part and it would be a pleasure to work with you again in the future.

I highly recommend Camille Meunier as a recruiter of exceptional talent.I have known Camille for several years now and we have established a close and collaborative working relationship together. As a candidate, one often finds recruiters who are superficially engaged in the recruitment process. With Camille it is evident that she is well aware of both her clients and candidates’ needs.Camille helped me find my last role as Communications & Supporter Engagement Manager at Genesis Research Trust and is currently assisting me in locating my next one. We are in touch regularly to keep abreast of what’s happening on both sides.Amongst her many qualities, Camille is professional yet personable, thorough and efficient. But perhaps what I appreciate most is her positive, collaborative spirit – Candidates need to feel that their recruiter really knows them and is working closely alongside them to target the best possible roles/ opportunities for career advancement. With Camille, I know that she is on my side, and that we are working together as a team, with a view to success.

I am so elated to state that after 5 gruelling months I have finally landed a new job! I have to really give big credit to Sarah Dare who really has been on a journey with me, helped me with interview prep and had to deal with my frustrations, especially after losing a family member.Not a lot of recruiters or companies bother getting back to you after making long applications, which I’ve experienced for months. But I’m happy that Sarah really shows professionalism, kindness & just overall support. A lot of other recruiters can learn a lot from her.

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Latest jobs

Catering Assistant

Professional Services

Negotiable

Hampton

Permanent

CATERING ASSISTANT

"Assist in the running of the Café and functions at Hampton Pool by providing excellent customer service, preparing and cooking simple but wholesome food and drinks to a high standard; maximise income and customer satisfaction within the Café; keep all catering areas clean and well stocked, whilst working on your own or with others.

Organisation Context

The vision of YMCA St Paul's Group location is a Christian charity where people can come as they are; be met at their point of need and come to know life in all its fullness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food such as breakfasts, baguettes/sandwiches or jacket potatoes, as required, following procedures, or inform kitchen staff of any orders made by customers.
Ensure portion control for orders you prepare or serve.
Work effectively when alone or with others, to maximise sales and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service

Serve customers in the Café politely and efficiently following approved catering customer standards.
Be knowledgeable about the food and beverages we sell and communicate this effectively to other restaurant staff and customers, in order to help customers with their queries.
Deal with queries, suggestions and complaints from members of the public, referring to the Catering Manager or Duty Manager as necessary.

Food Safety and Hygiene/Presentation

Display all food and beverages in a neat and appealing way at the service counter.
Ensure that the, serving area and seating areas are clean and tidy at all times including sweeping and mopping at the end of each shift.
Ensure the café is set up at the beginning of each shift, ensuring all cutleries and condiments are in place and the serving area is clean and tidy.
Familiarise yourself with food and drink ingredients especially in connection with food allergies, seeking assistance from chef and senior catering assistant as needed.

Check the float daily before use; cash up at the end of shift, reconcile income with the cash registers and ensure security of income; follow YMCA Cash Handling Policy.
Maintain accurate receipting and accounting of all monies and credit transactions taken whilst on duty.
Respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.
Undertake all duties with regard to the Associations Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and other policies and procedures adopted by the Association.
Undertake other duties as requested by line manager. "

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Ravi
Soni

DETAILS

Operations Assistant

Professional Services

£18000 - £23500 per annum

Work from Home

Temporary

We have a current opportunity for a Operations Assistant on a temporary basis for a duration of 6 months with a 37.5 hour working week. The position will be based in Glasgow with 1 day per week required in office- the rest can be worked from home.

You will be someone who:

Enjoys developing new skills, capabilities and expertise and being engaged across a broad range of diverse activities, including stakeholder engagement, analysis, policy development and project management.
Is interested in the energy sector in the broad sense, passionate about ensuring good outcomes for current and future consumers, protecting consumers, and eager to help drive the companies contribution to delivering Net Zero.
Champions our culture of inclusion and encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues, fuelling our innovation and ensuring we best represent the consumers and the communities we serve.

Essential criteria for the role is:

Good prioritisation skills - the ability to manage a number of tasks with competing deadlines
Good data analysis
The ability to talk to a wide range of stakeholders

For further information about this position please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Jaymilee
McKechnie

DETAILS

Business Manager- Accountancy Practice

Professional Services

£32000 - £40000 per annum

City of London

Permanent

Morgan Hunt is an award winning, specialist recruitment consultancy, with more than 25 years of success as a leading market provider in a variety of industries in the public, private and not for profit sectors.

We understand the benefits of flexible working, so we offer hybrid working options. We offer full autonomy and trust as we understand everyone works differently. Our management team understands how to help both experienced and new recruiters flourish, they're focused on results rather than KPI tracking. Our market leading CRM system will allow you to streamline your day. We have high growth plans; grow your individual desk and business as the company grows.

Due to our vision of growth, we are recruiting an experienced Team Manager or Business Manager, to join our Private Sector Accountancy Practice desk.

Base Salary between £32,000- £40,000 depending on experience. Plus Commission

The ideal candidate

Experience of recruitment within Accountancy Practice or Private Sector Finance.
Confident with undertaking Business Development
Good research skills and the desire to be an expert in your field
Desire to develop relationships and ability to create rapport with people at all levels, face to face and on the telephone
Background in Finance Recruitment is essential
A great team player, willingness to go above and beyond to exceed expectations
A sense of urgency, ability to work to deadlines

Key role responsibilities

Candidate management

Takes ownership of candidate pool generation through
- Targeted advertising and networking through LinkedIn and other relevant professional media sources
- Monitoring job boards
- Generating referrals
Administrative compliance - effectively registering candidates to build candidate database
Ensures that all aspects of candidate care, both prior to and post placement, are delivered to Morgan Hunt's standards - ensuring continuity of communication

Business Generation & Client Management

Self-motivated to generate new business through cold sales calls
Positively grows both personal and Morgan Hunt brand
Prioritises business opportunities correctly
- Develops relationships with clients to ensure repeat business secured
- Consistent telephone contact
- Conducting effective meetings
- Proactively seeking service reviews

Consistently meeting set deadlines
Develops specialist knowledge of chosen sector
Delivering end to end consultancy service, exceeding client and candidate expectations.

Benefits & Perks:

We care about your well-being and want you to feel motivated and appreciated. To reward you for your hard work we have lots of Benefits & Perks.

Fantastic Bonus Scheme
Matched Pension contribution up to 5%
Hybrid working options - A mixture of Homeworking and Offices
Quarterly Awards with prizes varying from a bottle of champagne to International travel
Summer and Christmas Party
1 additional day awarded for each full year's service- Maximum 5 additional days.
Day off on your Morgan Hunt Birthday.
Membership to GymPass which includes gyms, personal training and access to fitness & mental health apps
All employees are eligible to receive free pension and investment advice on a quarterly basis through our partner Lemonade.
Up to 28 Days Annual Leave
Buy Additional Annual Leave- After 1 years' service, staff can purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday

Trusha
Parmar

DETAILS

Associate Consultant - Further Education

Professional Services

£20500 - £22000 per annum

City of London

Permanent

Morgan Hunt is an award winning, specialist recruitment consultancy, with more than 25 years of success as a leading market provider in a variety of industries in the public, private and not for profit sectors.

We understand the benefits of flexible working, so we offer hybrid working options. We offer full autonomy and trust as we understand everyone works differently. Our management team understands how to help both experienced and new recruiters flourish, they're focused on results rather than KPI tracking. Our market leading CRM system will allow you to streamline your day. We have high growth plans; grow your individual desk and business as the company grows.

Due to our vision of growth, we are recruiting a Associate Candidate to work alongside our Further Education Team here at Morgan Hunt.

Salary between £20,500-£22,000 (Plus Bonus)

The ideal candidate

An experienced Candidate Consultant is ideal, but we can look at people who are driven, determined and excited by the challenge it may bring
Those with Hospitality/ Retail/ Customer service experience, Administrators or recent Graduates will also be considered.
Confident with undertaking Candidate Generation
Good research skills and the desire to be an expert in your field
Desire to develop relationships and ability to create rapport with people at all levels, face to face and on the phone
Background in sales would be an advantage, but is not essential
A great team player, willingness to go above and beyond to exceed expectations
A sense of urgency, ability to work to deadlines

Key role responsibilities

Candidate Management

Takes ownership of candidate pool generation through
- Targeted advertising and networking through LinkedIn and other relevant professional media sources
- Monitoring job boards
- Generating referrals
Administrative compliance - effectively registering candidates to build candidate database
Ensures that all aspects of candidate care, both prior to and post placement, are delivered to Morgan Hunt's standards - ensuring continuity of communication

Benefits & Perks:

We care about your well-being and want you to feel motivated and appreciated. To reward you for your hard work we have lots of Benefits & Perks.

Fantastic Bonus Scheme
Matched Pension contribution up to 5%
Hybrid working options - A mixture of Homeworking and Offices
Quarterly Awards with prizes varying from a bottle of champagne to International travel
Summer and Christmas Party
1 additional day awarded for each full year's service- Maximum 5 additional days.
Day off on your Morgan Hunt Birthday.
Membership to GymPass which includes gyms, personal training and access to fitness & mental health apps
All employees are eligible to receive free pension and investment advice on a quarterly basis through our partner Lemonade.
Up to 28 Days Annual Leave
Buy Additional Annual Leave- After 1 years' service, staff can purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday.

Trusha
Parmar

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Police Solicitor Advocate or Barrister

Professional Services

Competitive

London & The South East Hybrid working

Permanent

https://apply.weightmans.com/vacancies/651/police-solicitor-advocate-or-barrister.html

Our specialist practitioners act exclusively for the police service, representing a diverse range of forces across England and Wales. As the largest dedicated police legal team in the country our lawyers have been involved in some of the most high profile and significant cases involving the police service over the last 15 years. We are currently recruiting for solicitor advocates or barristers to join our National Police team, based on secondment in-house with Surrey and Sussex Police. In particular, we are looking for lawyers to advise, prepare and present civil protective orders in the Magistrates' Court including Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour injunctions and closure orders.This is predominantly an advocacy role and regular attendance at court is required.

Main duties and responsibilities

Specialise in acting on behalf of various police forces, protecting their interests
Manage a caseload of civil protective order applications in the Magistrates' courts including, but not limited to, domestic Violence Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour injunctions and closure orders
Represent police forces and advocate in disclosure applications to the Family court
Present cases in the Magistrates' and County courts
Provide face to face training to groups of police officers
Assist the Team Manager and other team members with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required
Liaise with various parties such as other solicitors, experts, counsel and clients
Control Case Manager diary and action lists
Attend court hearings as appropriateDraft various documents including court applications
Satisfy standards of client care and compliance with SLAs in accordance with guidelines and directions
Complete Client MI procedures
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures
Keep up to date with legal developments
Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with the following skills and experience:

Experience of drafting and presenting cases in Court
Strong advocacy skills or a willingness to learn and undertake this work
Self-motivated & self-directed
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
Willingness to learn new areas of law
Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travelLocated in Guildford or within easy commuting distance
Experience of advocacy in the Magistrates' Court (desirable)
Experience of advising and acting on behalf of police forces (desirable)

Why work for us
Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment*
Healthcare cover/ Medicash
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

Please note Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL)Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee.Eligibility to work in the UKEligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment, or meet the Home office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Trusha
Parmar

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Risk Assurance Officer

Professional Services

Up to £36000 per annum

Work from Home

Permanent

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a well-established Independent Regulatory Body, in their search for a permanent Risk Assurance Officer to manage risk across the business with a focus on the Risk Management system.

You will be responsible for liaising with and advising risk owners (particularly Senior Stakeholders), as well as producing detailed reports and presenting information to the Board and relevant Committees (such as the Audit Committee).

You will also be responsible for conducting 'deep dives' in order to understand and mitigate risk, and will be responsible for anticipating future risk through liaising with internal stakeholders and wider networks

You will be responsible for managing policies, procedures and ensuring that this falls in-line with best practice procedures as outlined in the Civil Service Standards, as well as providing effective risk management through guidance and training.

The successful candidate must have experience within risk management and/or audit within the Public Sector, and be fully or part qualified. They will have strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and wider networks of risk professionals.

You must also have strong IT literacy, excellent organisation and multi-tasking skills and strong numerical and analytical skills.

This role will be fully remote role, with expensed attendance to the London Office depending on business requirement. This opportunity will provide learning opportunities (such as formal training budget) and development opportunities, as they will be able to work with discretion in a small team with exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Job Title: Risk Assurance Officer

Location: Remote Working (expensed travel to London office when required)

Annual Salary: Up to £36,000

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Audit, Risk and Assurance, to develop and embed risk and assurance arrangements (including policies and procedures)
Supporting risk owners in effective conduct of risk management including keeping the internal system up to date, and ensuring effective mitigating arrangements
Producing detailed reports, providing advice and presenting information to the Board and relevant Committees (such as the Audit Committee).
Liaising with and advising risk owners (particularly Senior Stakeholders) on risk mitigation
Conducting 2nd line of defence risk assurance assignments and 'deep dives'
Providing effective risk management through guidance and training
Anticipating future risk through liaising with internal stakeholders and wider networks

Person Specification

Must be fully or part qualified in compliance, risk assurance, or audit
Demonstrated experience in Risk Management, Assurance and/or Audit within a Public Sector organisation
Knowledge of the tools and techniques of risk management and control
Experience of applying risk management, audit and assurance techniques in an organisation
Must possess strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and wider networks of risk professionals
Excellent organisation skills, able to multi-task and manage priorities
Strong IT proficiency including the ability to design and use data analytics

Please contact to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Risk Assurance Officer.

Hanan
Hussein

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Project Manager

Professional Services

£42000 - £55000 per annum

Work from Home

Permanent

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a Professional Regulatory Body in their search for a permanent Project Manager.

You will be responsible for directly managing and driving forward various key projects across the organisation, as well as writing high-quality technical minutes and ensuring that effective programme administration (including planning and administering programme/project board meetings) is executed efficiently.

The successful postholder will be an experienced Project Manager (preferably having worked in a professional environment such as legal, regulatory, research, policy or other related fields). You will hold an accredited Project Management Qualification, with experience working with project management tools such as Project Initiation Documents, project plans, action logs and risk registers.

You will have the ability to produce high-quality and accurate minutes and reports, with strong communication and influencing skills. You will have a proven ability to inspire and motivate stakeholders at all levels throughout the project lifecycle to maintain momentum and meet specifications and deadlines.

The successful post-holder will be expected to attend the office on an ad-hoc basis for team meetings, and business requirements (once a week). It is an exciting time to join a team which will provide strong development and progression opportunities, and the opportunity to make a real impact across the organisation

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote & London (ad hoc attendance)

Annual Salary: £42,000 - £55,000

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that programmes and projects are delivered within time, scope, budget and to an agreed standard of quality
Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, and manage their delivery
Perform programme administration functions including updating and maintenance of action logs, risk registers, project plans, project initiation and closure documents
Record issues, risks and changes and monitor their ongoing management
Write technical minutes to a high degree of accuracy and competency
Ensure that projects address regulatory risk priorities and follow the policy development framework
Estimate resources required to achieve project goals
Ensure Programme and Project Boards are supported appropriately by horizon scanning for upcoming deliverables
Producing a variety of reports for consideration by senior stakeholders, including outlining progress against planned activity
Lead in post-project evaluations and present findings
Maintain and produce template project documentation for wider use
Gain a comprehensive grasp of all related strategic project issues to ensure project management tools are applied to optimum effect

Person Specification

Project Management qualification(s)
Extensive experience of project delivery within a professional services culture (preferably in a legal or regulatory environment)
Experience of utilising and working with project management tools like action logs, project plans, risk registers and PIDS
Considerable experience of minuting technical meetings accurately to a very high standard
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate at all levels within an organisation
Demonstrable experience in managing, progressing and prioritising complex pieces of work
Skilled at using MS Office applications and Visio
Good working knowledge of risk management skills and techniques
Able to provide expert advice, direction and support in the context of project management
Able to motivate and drive teams in order to deliver project outcomes
Demonstrable skill in identifying benefits and risks

Please contact to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager based in London.

Alfie
Robinson

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Financial Accountant

Professional Services

£60000 - £65000 per annum

Work from Home

Permanent

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for one of the largest Public Sector organisations who are recruiting for a Financial Accountant. This is a London based hybrid role paying £60,000 - £65,000 on 6 month fixed term contract to help with an auditing process (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home).

This is an exciting role as a Financial Accountant (qualified accountant) for one of the largest Public Sector organisations and after a merger is complete in the next couple of months, even larger! Their mission is to help people flourish and an important part of this is to ensure that their organisation reflects the wider communities that they serve. They want to attract, recruit and retain a diverse, inclusive and creative workforce and we are pleased to be supporting them in this.

About the role as a Financial Accountant:

As an accountant, some of the key results for the role include:

To be part of the team responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of accounting records for the statutory accounts (including all subsidiaries) and other external legal reporting requirements.
The timely production of statutory accounts for the Group and its subsidiaries. To ensure they are compliant with FRS 102 and the Accounting Direction, and also in line with best practice, and present a consistent, coherent and fair representation of the organisation.
Prepare and manage the preparation of audit working papers for the year end audit, including agreeing format of working papers and other audit requirements.
Liaise with external auditors as needed, and to ensure information requirements are met in a timely manner.
To review and challenge the controls in place that mitigate risks. Consider alternative controls and process to achieve the target risk scores.
Processing of month end journals as required.
Maintain balance sheet controls and reconciliations as appropriate.
Completion of monthly trial balance and associated completeness checks.

What you will need as a Financial Accountant:

Demonstrable experience in preparing accounts
Demonstrable understanding of an audit process
Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA

What you will get in return/benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
Up to 30 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 
Two additional paid volunteering days each year 
Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal

If you are a Financial Accountant looking towards your next 6 months within a growing organisation then please apply ASAP!

Amy
Barlow

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Compliance Assistant Manager

Professional Services

£23450 - £29381 per annum

Glasgow

Temporary

We have a current opportunity for a Compliance Assistant Manager on a temporary basis for a 6 month duration. The position will be based in Glasgow with 1 day per week expected to be worked in office and the rest can be worked from home.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

Excellent Excel skills- able to collect data and figure formulas and data calculations
Confident in talking to external and internal suppliers with excellent communication skills
Financial background desired but not essential
Graduate applications are welcomed.

For further information about this position please apply.

Jaymilee
McKechnie

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Senior Partnerships Manager

Professional Services

£31700 - £38800 per annum

City of London

Permanent

Morgan hunt is working with a National Charity to find a Senior Public Sector Development Manager. This is an exciting position for a experienced fundraiser to become part of a growing Statutory Team, securing significant income from national, devolved and local government, research grant-makers and commercial tenders. This hybrid Permanent role office is based in central London and salary is £31,266 - £35,529 (plus London Allowance of £3,366, or Home working Allowance of £500).

Key Responsibilities of the new Senior Public Sector Development Manager:

To maximise income by engaging, managing and inspiring statutory donors, research funders and organisations procuring tenders, both directly and via senior volunteers and staff.

To build highly productive relationships with influential people, both internal and external, and negotiate effectively to achieve positive outcomes that support fundraising activities.

To develop high-quality, clear and compelling materials, pitches and reports, and complete re-search to source information for these materials.

To lead on delivery of substantial projects supporting the Statutory Team's annual business plan and budget.

To be responsible for the receipt of income from statutory funders, including the processing of grant contracts, claim forms, budgets and other funding-associated requirements.

To develop and deliver tailored solicitations, stewardship plans and network maps, proactively building long-term relationships with donors.

To build the income pipeline by identifying and capitalising on funding opportunities.

Previous Skills and Experience of the new Senior Public Sector Development Manager:

A track record in building relationships with funders and successfully bidding for six and/or seven-figure donations

The ability to produce compelling written material of the highest quality

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills (with both colleagues and funders)

Experience of demonstrating strategic thinking, initiative and creativity to lead projects and achieve successful outcomes

The role is due to commence mid April and interviews take place on the week commencing 3rd of April.

Helen
Uleksin

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Graphic Designer

Professional Services

Up to £32500 per annum

City of London

Permanent

Morgan Hunt is currently working with a London based college in search of a Graphic Designer on full time, permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working from the London offices and a £32,5k salary.

Key responsibilities of the Graphic Designer:

1. Lead creation of advertising and marketing products, campaign and corporate collateral for the organisations target audiences published print, web and digital, email and electronic media platforms.

2. Lead coordination for all design projects in conjunction with the Head of Sales and Marketing and the Marketing and Campaigns Manager ensuring creative work is delivered to quality, time and budget.

3. Commission and work with external suppliers such as printers, videographers and digital agencies.

4. Work with staff to train and upskill on using the platforms, designing a choice of templates for their use, acting as principal advisor and approver of quality internally, ensuring designs remain on brand.

5. Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager, content marketing officer and web development agencies providing support to create designs for the website, social media and associated digital marketing campaigns.

6. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Marketing and Engagement team and from across other parts of the college to deliver design-led solutions to internal briefs and requests.

Previous experience and skills of the Graphic Designer:

1. Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent.

2. Experience in a education or other public sector organisation managing creative design projects from initial brief to finished product.

3. Experience using latest graphic design packages including In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, website packages.

4. Strong creative ability and passion for design, and demonstrates an excellent understanding of the role of design in building brand and customer engagement and driving sales.

5. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and ability to respond to design briefs quickly and responsively and work on multiple projects and deliver work to deadline

6. Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to brief and update others and adapt their style as and when necessary.

7. An understanding of the latest print formats and techniques and experience in working with printers and other design suppliers.

8. A good understanding of the role of accessibility in design for print and digital platforms.

If you are keen to step into a Graphic Designer role in a education body then please apply as soon as possible. Interviews are being held on the week commencing 27th of March.

Helen
Uleksin

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IT Apprentice

Professional Services

National Minimum Wage

Scotland

Contract / Interim

This role will involve working with the existing IT Service Desk team of five and help to support Faculty employees and Members with account issues, printing support, Wi-Fi issues, web conferencing, laptop/desktop and mobile telephony issues. Working primarily in a Windows ment, however, the IT team also support BYOD Apple Mac. This role will be fully supported with one to one training from the Systems and Support Engineer (Service Desk Team Leader) and the Head of IT to develop your interpersonal skills as well as your technical knowledge.

The successful candidate should be a logical thinker with great problem solving skills with some basic IT skills such as using Microsoft 365 and Teams. You will be a good communicator both written and verbally and always display a customer first attitude. The successful candidate will show a commitment to the apprenticeship opportunity with the aim to progress to a role within the IT team after completion of the apprenticeship.

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete an IT Systems & Networking Level 3 Apprenticeship in partnership with QA Apprenticeships.

Helen
Uleksin

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