Liaising with customers and suppliers to address and resolve any queries or disputes
Assisting with other bookkeeping duties including reconciliations within the accounting software and sending remittances
Analysing financial reports against business KPI’s using various formula and pivot tables as required
Cross checking data in internal systems to correct mistakes and standardise formatting to enable accurate reporting
Taking a higher level view of data presented, offering commentary and recommendations
Training:Why choose our Microsoft Data Essentials Apprenticeship?
QA’s Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprenticeship can support your business to be more productive with data and adapt to a modern-day workplace.
Data available to organisations is increasing at scale. How your business leverages it is essential to successful transformation and continued growth.
QA's Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprentice will learn to:
Source, format and present data securely, using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL
Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
Blend data from multiple sources as directed
Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
Apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data
QA’s Microsoft Data Essential Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
Build the capabilities you need throughout your organisation to collect, study, organise and present data, increasing digital adoption and the provision of intelligent and valuable business insights
Create and develop analysts for the modern workplace by reskilling your existing talent, or hiring new entry-level talent. QA’s programmes, partnerships and recruitment capability enable us to tailor a solution that works for your business
Provide training that acts as a standalone solution or as part of a wider academy/programme to an array of business functions
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Microsoft Power BI, Excel and SQL Azure
Training Outcome:
90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship
Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks
Employer Description:iceblue is a Global Internet Service Provider that offers Dedicated and Broadband Internet services to Businesses in over 216 countries.
Established in 2014, iceblue is heavily focused on providing great career opportunities for its employees, to help them progress and succeed in the modern tech world. iceblue is also an equal opportunity employer and it offers its employees a flexible, warm, friendly, and modern working environment.Working Hours :All details will be confirmed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client a leading global investment management firm are looking for a Client Contracting Associate to join their team in Edinburgh.
The team is responsible for drafting and negotiating investment management agreements, investment guidelines, and other contractual arrangements between the firm and their new and existing clients.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Legal qualification - Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor/Paralegal
OR experience working in a contract management or negotiation type role
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts is essential
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and presentation
Knowledge of the asset management industry (fund types, client base and strategies, operational set up and products) and applicable law would be beneficial
Strong awareness of process efficiency and the need to mitigate risk through team
Exemplary analytical, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels and
Proven skills in successfully managing competing internal and external demands within compressed timeframes
Core Responsibilities:
Accurate drafting, negotiation and coordination of contractual documentation for Institutional Clients
Facilitation and coordination of all internal SME stakeholders across different regions involved in the contracting process ensuring their comments flow through to the contract and requisite approvals are obtained
Partnering with various teams to ensure contractual terms and minimize risk
Ensuring that the appropriate contracting process is followed for all contract processing to mitigate risk to the firm
Negotiating client documentation within the remit of the Client Contracting team, escalating appropriate risk where necessary
Supporting the sales team with contractual documentation
Communicating any contractual documentation changes to a client mandate to applicable internal
Capturing and recording relevant non-standard contractual clauses on an ongoing basis and maintaining the contractual documentation
Participating in research initiatives or projects that are requested by the sales, product or legal
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16006
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Do you have experience of investment administration and direct contact with clients? Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Client Administration Manager to join the team, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role is based on the outskirts of Edinburgh and requires you to be in the office 5 days per week.
Core Responsibilities:
Act as lead in department for OEIC business being onboarded. Ensure the operating model is understood and implemented timely and accurately. Undertake initial set up on all systems and manage throughout take-on phase until these can be passed over to Investment Administrator.
Once OEIC’s are onboarded, continue to act as subject matter expect and become reviewer for all checking required.
Check and approve suitability review records (SRRs) prior to sending to clients.
Assist the Client Administration Manager in monitoring and checking accuracy of responses given to queries from clients and/or their agents. Ensuring accuracy of information, spelling and grammar and general look and feel from a client’s perspective in written correspondence for both existing and new clients.
Assist with the review of Vulnerable Clients and Powers of Attorney to ensure these are accurate and updated adequately on all systems.
Assist Operations Manager in dealing with to day-to-day queries from all staff and error resolution including lessons learned, in a timely manner.
Skills/Experience:
Experience of investment administration and direct contact with clients is essential.
Proficient with MS Office software.
Good understanding of ISA regulations.
Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Highly literate and numerate.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15985
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for investment administration? We have an exciting opportunity for an Investment Administrator to join our client, a leading investment firm, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role is based on the outskirts of Edinburgh and requires you to be in the office 5 days per week.
Core Responsibilities:
Dealing with client matters and liaising with internal departments as necessary e.g. to process requests for funds ensuring a high level of service is provided at all times.
Checking transactions on custodian system for timeliness and accuracy.
Responding to client correspondence (telephone/email/mail) within specified timescales and ensuring all requests are dealt with in full.
Checking and distribution of quarterly client reports within regulatory timescales ensuring transactions are valid and review letter is accurate prior to issue.
Validating and processing security and cash transfers for private client portfolios.
Calculating and checking provisions for management fees, moving funds between internal accounts following equalisation and dividend payments where required.
Skills/Experience:
Proficient with MS Office software.
IOC encouraged.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work to a high standard of accuracy.
Organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Maintenance of client records in accordance with external and internal standards and regulations ensuring these are accurate and up to date on all systems.
Dealing with executory portfolios and ensure assets and cash are distributed accordingly and the portfolio is wound up and closed as per detailed process.
Participate in projects, system testing and development as required.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15984
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Do you have experience in providing administrative support to a high performing team?
Our Client, an Edinburgh based (hybrid working) software provider has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Operations Administrator to join them on a 5-month contract.
Skills/Experience:
Experience of commercial relationship management, and sales processes
Demonstrable analytic and reporting experience using appropriate software tools
Self-reliant and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise workload effectively
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrable project involvement
Excellent presentation skills
Willingness to learn about the business and its wider market
Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems is an advantage
Core Responsibilities:
Legal and commercial terms management
Acting as an operational thought partner for the sales leadership
Partner & relationship management of named partner organisations
Working cross departmentally to ensure successful execution of key projects, while continually identifying opportunities for ongoing program improvements and enhancements
Participation within (and help leading) global and regional initiatives, as appropriate, to enhance undertakings by the business, as directed by the Sales-Ops Manager & CCO
Undertaking specific projects and activities as required by Ops & CCO
Regular process review, definition, design, & documentation. Actively participate in planning/executing regional/global business plans where required
Training and development, assisting in delivery of staff onboarding and ongoing team excellence through structured sessions and more informal delivery and learning ‘on the fly’
Competitor analysis and intelligence; conduct & maintain strategic market insights including competitive landscape analysis to help formulate go to market plans
Efficient diary management and meeting planning
Handling, qualifying & triaging inbound enquiries as required
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15986
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed wealth management firm, are seeking an Operational Risk Management Analyst to join their Newcastle team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the operational risk management framework by reviewing, analysing, and contributing to operational risk activities across the business. This is a great opportunity to take on a varied role in a growing firm.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience with operational risk, business continuity management or a related discipline.
Knowledge of risk and control self-assessment.
Experience with risk monitoring and reporting dashboards.
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and in a role where differing points of view are common, including between yourself and more senior members of the organization.
Proven record of strong analytical skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience in use of GRC tool or other risk tools is a plus.
Core Responsibilities:
Maintain and update operational risk procedural manuals, job aides, and tools.
Review, analyse, and report on the organisation’s quality, service, and controls, to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitor the risk and control environment and challenge stakeholders when needed to ensure exposures are kept at acceptable levels.
Gather and synthesise risk data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement solutions to management.
Coordinate and support business continuity and recovery exercises performed by the business lines with a particular focus on operational resilience.
Identify potential business risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities and escalate operational risk events when appropriate.
Work closely with and develop relationships across the organisation including those at the highest seniority levels.
Assist Business Units in the mitigation of operational risks and advise on potential remediation's and regulatory vulnerabilities.
Ask probing questions and provide an effective challenge to organisational decision-makers.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15989
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Are you well versed in SQL and have extensive experience working with investment data? Our client, an investment management firm, is seeking an Investment Reporting Solutions VP to join the team based in Edinburgh on an initial 12 month contract.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive experience in the asset management industry
Broad understanding of all aspects of a data warehouse ecosystem, including pipelines, transformation/ processing, storage, access, reporting toolsets and governance
Experience in client demonstrations, presentations, and user training
Strong skills in data visualisation
Experience in communication to wide audiences and ability to synthetise priorities through groups
Tech first mindset and curiosity; experience solving problems through technology
SQL experience required
Hands-on programming or automation experience with tools such as Python, VBA, would be beneficial
Experience interacting with product stakeholders, including end users and software developers
Delivery driven individual with problem-solving skills, analytical mindset and attention to detail
Exhibits strong planning, organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to clearly communicate objectives and articulate the rationale behind those goals
Self-motivated: able to show initiative and come up with ideas without prompting
Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
Core Responsibilities:
Participating as key end user in planning and migration of client regulatory reporting from existing data framework to Snowflake based framework
Organising and executing testing protocols
Conduct analysis of data and business processes to capture and embed a business support model between Reporting & Distribution Services and business and technology partners
Design, deliver and operate oversight processes owned within the team to monitor ongoing report implementation and completion
Document findings and convert them into clear, specific technology and business process requirement documents
Validation and implementation of output to process requirements into the live business environment
Work closely with Report Onboarding teams to coordinate accurate and timely delivery of industry standard reporting
Capture client feedback to analyse, design and test client reporting enhancements both in the tool and in report content
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16002
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed investment management firm, are seeking a Risk & Compliance Monitoring Analyst to join their Edinburgh team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Risk & Compliance monitoring program and the role will have significant emphasis on the delivery of the regular monitoring components, market abuse surveillance, client order handling, best execution oversight and conflicts of interest. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience of performing in a monitoring and assurance capacity.
Demonstrable experience of delivering to a high standard in a timely basis.
Experience of building good relationships and positively influencing.
Knowledge of specific regulations, legislation, governance and compliance requirements that impact a role, business area of company as a whole.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and adherence to professional standards.
Demonstrates a strong focus on self-improvement and continuous learning by proactively building technical knowledge/skills, supports the strategic objectives of the organisation, finds ways of working in a more effective way.
Clearly & effectively communicates information, ideas, plans, requests and opinions clearly, concisely, and logically, in a manner appropriate for the audience and/ or application through a range of channels including written and oral.
Attends to critical details to ensure the timely delivery of a quality work product.
Demonstrates company values in delivering work with integrity and to high ethical standards.
Recognises the complex interrelationships among business activities and understands the wider implications of decisions.
Core Responsibilities:
The role will have significant emphasis on the delivery of the regular monitoring components, market abuse surveillance, client order handling, best execution oversight and conflicts of interest.
Responsible for ensuring that where issues are identified appropriate mitigating actions are discussed with the Head of Risk & Compliance Monitoring before being recommended to the business and tracked through to completion.
Responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely Risk & Compliance monitoring activities, focusing on compliance with regulation / legislation, control effectiveness and the delivery of fair customer outcomes.
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Risk & Compliance Monitoring Plan (‘RCMP’).
Identify personal development areas and work with Head of Risk & Compliance Monitoring to implement appropriate plans, ensuring ongoing development in agreed areas.
Develop positive and professional working relationships within Risk & Compliance, with Internal Audit and across the business.
Be proactive, demonstrate well considered judgements and anticipate emerging risks.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15963
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed wealth management firm, are seeking a Test Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ensure developed features meet quality and reliability standards before being released to the business and assume responsibility for creating and managing a thorough testing strategy. As the business continues to evolve, you will help shape the automation roadmap and work with the business to provide expertise on best practises.
Essential Skills/Experience:
In-depth understanding of both manual and automated testing practices.
Ability to define a testing maturity roadmap, outlining the path from manual acceptance testing to fully automated testing processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear articulation of testing processes, progress, and issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficient in setting up, running, and maintaining automated regression tests
Demonstrated ability to evolve testing processes and documentation as technologies and business needs change.
Ability to assess and mitigate risk by prioritizing testing efforts and focusing on the most critical areas of the product.
Capable of diagnosing complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and communicate a clear roadmap outlining how the organization will progress from predominantly manual testing to a robust, automated testing framework.
Set realistic milestones and success criteria for each stage of maturity.
Conduct thorough acceptance testing for newly developed features, ensuring defects are identified and resolved before features are handed over to the business.
Reduce manual testing time by a measurable percentage, freeing capacity for exploratory and acceptance testing.
Build strong relationships with Development, DevOps, and Product teams, ensuring testing requirements and processes are well understood and integrated into the development lifecycle.
Establish regular feedback loops to continuously refine testing strategies based on stakeholder input.
Define and track key testing metrics (e.g., test coverage, defect detection rate, mean time to resolution), making data-driven decisions to improve overall quality.
Implement a reporting mechanism to provide real-time visibility into testing progress and outcomes.
Achieve a high level of defect detection accuracy, reducing the likelihood of production issues.
Ensure releases are consistently delivered on time with fewer critical issues, leading to increased stakeholder confidence in the product.
Regularly evaluate and update testing practices, tools, and documentation to align with best practices and emerging industry standards.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to propose and adopt new ideas to drive efficiency and quality.
Lead the design and deployment of automated regression testing solutions suggesting and using tools such as Selenium, in partnership with Development and DevOps teams.
Continuously refine testing processes to support rapid yet reliable release cycles.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15965
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Deal with a wide range of initial enquiries on behalf of the team face to face, over the telephone, emails, and in writing - electronically and by letter.
Support the team with the administration of annual Ward Budgets, and the Community Infrastructure Levy Fund, production of Ward Plans, Ward Profiles, Ward Newsletters, and updating the Neighbourhoods website.
Ensure confidentiality regarding all documents received and circulated, taking account of the sensitivity of both the subject matter and the sensitivity of information to be managed in your role to the public and to the council and its partners.
Provide administrative support at meetings, including team meetings and meetings with partners, which will include updating partnership distribution lists, agenda preparation, collation of supporting papers, minute taking, production and distribution of minutes, which can be complex and/or confidential in nature.
Carry out filing, maintaining records, preparing documents for scanning, photocopying, arranging meetings, diary appointments, handling post, taking accurate notes of meetings as required.
Assist with the compilation of reports, administrating team databases for projects, grant funding, community engagement activities and other community development services.
Carry out filing, maintaining records, preparing documents for scanning, photocopying, arranging meetings, diary appointments, handling post, taking accurate notes of meetings as required.
Assist with the compilation of reports, as requested, administrating team databases for projects, grant funding, community engagement activities and other community development services.
Provide support for arranging events including producing materials, booking venues, booking catering, sending out invitations.
Receipt and distribute incoming post, process correspondence and send mail out.
The production of accurate and time critical, documents, spreadsheets and correspondence using relevant ICT skills as required.
Comply with the Council’s financial procedures and accounting instructions.
Help to collate statistical information and prepare appropriate returns as required.
Record information and maintain records as required.
To liaise with internal and external customers and other stakeholders in support of project work and to ensure the service area is delivering the standard of service required.
To participate in the Council’s Appraisal Scheme.
It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Council's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You will receive full training in all aspects of this as part of your induction and ongoing throughout your apprenticeship.
Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work You will receive full training in all aspects of this and appropriate supervision and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
Training:At the end you will gain a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Qualification. This will include any IT Functional Skills as appropriate. The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from an assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity.Training Outcome:This apprenticeship is a fixed term contract. However the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities either with the council or within the wider sector. Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm – 37 hours per week.
Some meetings will take place in the evening, and you will be given Time Off in Lieu.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed wealth management firm, are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their Newcastle team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will work closely with developers and collaborate with the Analytics and Data Science teams to ensure the business has access to reliable, high-quality data for informed decision-making.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience with Azure technologies, including Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Blob Storage
Strong experience in Spark and PySpark for large-scale data processing and transformation
Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and best practices for data integration and transformation
Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving issues in data pipelines, SQL procedures, and Spark-based transformations
Proficient in T-SQL, with the ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex queries and procedures
Solid understanding of OLTP and OLAP data structures, with the ability to translate transactional data into analytical models (facts and dimensions)
Ability to analyse and understand complex data relationships in OLTP systems and engineer efficient OLAP solutions
Capable of explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrates a proactive approach to improving existing pipelines, workflows, and data models for better performance and scalability
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with developers, analytics teams, and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Focused on delivering measurable outcomes, such as optimised data pipelines, reliable OLAP models, and actionable data sets
Thrives in a dynamic environment, adapting to new tools, technologies, and business needs
Understands the importance of data accuracy, consistency, and governance
Keeps up to date with advancements in data engineering and cloud technologies
Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate, and reliable data models
Takes ownership of assigned tasks and ensures timely and high-quality delivery
A team player who can collaborate across departments to achieve shared goals
Ensures all engineered data aligns with organisational standards and complies with security and privacy policies
Core Responsibilities:
Continuously enhance existing MS Fabric data pipelines to improve performance, scalability, and reliability while minimising processing times and resource usage
Engineer new data pipelines to integrate additional data sources, both internal and external, into the existing data infrastructure, adhering to best practices in ETL/ELT processes
Translate complex OLTP data structures into well-optimized OLAP models (facts and dimensions) that meet the needs of the Analytics and Insights team, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and ready for use in MI Power BI dashboards
Work collaboratively with developers to migrate legacy reporting data into MS Fabric, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
Partner with the Analytics team to understand their requirements, translating these into engineered data sets and summary tables that support their reporting and insights needs
Collaborate with the Data Science team to create summary and aggregated data sets, enabling advanced analyses and predictive modelling
Design and deliver new data warehouse models tailored to meet specific business and analytics requirements, improving the accessibility and usability of data across teams
Fulfil ad hoc data requests efficiently, leveraging MS Fabric data and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet stakeholder expectations
Monitor, maintain, and optimise daily SQL procedures to ensure timely and accurate data processing for reporting and analysis purposes
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15966
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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