Support the owner Solicitor to include the following day to day duties:
Draft and sending emails.
Answering the telephones.
Legal research using the Internet and relevant books.
Writing legal advice in different forms.
Filling out relevant forms of application.
Studying case files.
Attending hearings/conferences/meetings.
Making notes at all of the above.
Writing attendance notes and Time Recording.
Drafting formal letters.
Observing proceeding and taking effective part in the discussion.
Photocopying, printing and faxing documents.
Chasing task details, investigating as files with fine tooth comb.
Assisting other colleagues at work.
Reading big files and making notes of the investigation.
IT skills.
Banking money.
Managing the diary and booking appointments for 4 offices
Basic accounting such as issuing invoices and dealing with TaxTraining:You will gain your Level 3 Business Administrator Appreniceship Standard.
There are 8 workshops that you will need to attend via Teams.
You will have a mentor for one to one teaching and learning.
To include 20% off the job training.
In-house training will be given to suport specifics of the role.Training Outcome:There will be opportunities for ongoing training and development for the right candidate upon completion of their apprenticeship.Employer Description:Legal Comforts is a firm of solicitors based in Colchester who have positive attitudes and are professionally experienced. We offer expertise, understanding and knowledge. We are based in Colchester town centre. We specialise in Civil, Commercial, Employment, Compromise Agreement and Family litigation. We provide legal services and litigation support to individuals and corporate clients.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9am - 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
A fast-paced bookkeeping practice based in Colchester are looking for a Purchase Ledger Trainee to work within Accounts Payable team servicing multiple clients.
The role will start with staff expenses processing in line with client expenses policy and will evolve to more complex Accounts Payable tasks over time. It would best suit someone meticulous, with high attention to detail, good communicator, confident to ask lots of questions and get stuck in, and learn quickly.
Duties will include:
· Staff expenses review and processing
· Expenses payment run preparation
· Support the team with other task in busy periods
The right candidate will be trained on Xero software and all required processing policies.Training:The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses at First Intuition Chelmsford, Southend or Colchester to study towards their Level 3 AAT qualification via the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.In addition to this, you will have mentoring towards the apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours.Training Outcome:Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship.Employer Description:Cloudit Bookkeeping Ltd was established in 2015 and is a small team of 12. Our office is just outside Colchester, Essex in Ardleigh and we offer a friendly and supportive environment.
Our company values are:
• Accuracy
• Consistency
• Efficiency
• Innovation
• Learning
• AchievementWorking Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
We’re on the lookoutfor passionate, energetic, food-loving individuals to join us as Apprentice Chefs through our Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy. Whether youdream of running your own kitchen or creating dishes that make people smile,this is where your culinary career begins.
Sodexo is lookingfor a motivated Chef Apprentice to join our dynamic kitchen team at Merville Barracks.
Duties will include:
Ingredient prep
Mise en place
Cooking food
Working in line with health and safety
Catering for different environments on site
Plating and serving dishes
Training:
A fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship qualificationReal job experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen— learning from talented chefs
Ongoing mentorship, training, and support via the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy
Specialist culinary masterclasses, events and competitions, including Plant Forward, Nutrition, and Chocolatier Masterclasses!
Training Outcome:
After your apprenticeship you will be able to apply for further training and roles within the business
Employer Description:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.Working Hours :5 over 7 days per week
A range of start and finishing times to be confirmedSkills: Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative....Read more...
Principal Accountabilities:
Provide administrative support for the Council’s Learning and Development programme including liaison with internal and external facilitators, trainers and HR Advisors, room bookings, photocopying of training materials, preparation of presentations, feedback collated, and records kept.
Provide administrative support to the wider People team on diary management, the requisition and purchasing of goods and services, job evaluations, projects, Human Resources, learning and development and employee relations cases.
Work as a team to identify and implement improvements in service delivery and develop processes and procedures that promote self-service and are efficient, effective and customer friendly. Support the delivery of any training to staff relating to these improvements.
Support the implementation and delivery of a digital learning management system to meet the needs of Colchester City Council, Colchester Borough Homes, and our commercial companies, Colchester Commercial Holdings Ltd to enable accurate training records to be held for all staff which will feed into the wider Learning and Development workforce plan.
Support the delivery of the Council’s Apprenticeship programme to enable us to attract applicants externally and support the development of internal staff and succession planning.
Provide administrative support with our Mentoring and Coaching scheme to ensure relevant training is undertaken and suitable matches are made.
Provide project support on wider People projects as well as meeting facilitation support for the various People meetings including UNISON, Speak Up Now, Wellbeing Champions and employment relations meetings (disputes and conflict resolution including grievances, disciplinary hearings, capability, and ill-health capability hearings) to ensure accurate records are produced.
Support the planning and facilitation of Council wide events including Employee Celebration event, Long Service Awards, the Council’s recognition scheme and Wellbeing. Working with our other Council Apprentices to lead the organisation and running of the annual National Apprenticeship Week event.
Be proactive and passionate about customer service and aim to deliver a quality service that is right first time and ensure that the services deliver in a way which always treats customers equally and is adaptive and sensitive to the needs of all customer groups.
Compliance with our data protection policies and procedures to ensure that personal data is handled in an appropriate manner – safely and securely and in accordance with agreed internal procedures and statutory responsibilities.
Training:You will achieve your Learning and Development Practitioner, Level 3.A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your Apprenticeship, (18-20 months including endpoint assessment) topics covered include:
Technical expertise Business and Commercial Understanding.
The L&D function.
Management Information and technology.
Identification of training a learning needs.
Designing and delivery of Training and learning programmes.
Evaluation.
Communication and Interpersonal skills.
Teamwork and collaborations.
Training Outcome:Unable to confirm due to Local Government Review.Employer Description:Colchester City Council is a dynamic local authority committed to delivering high-quality services and support to the residents, businesses, and communities of Colchester. It plays a vital role in shaping the city’s future through initiatives in housing, environmental sustainability, economic development, and community wellbeing. The Council also oversees a range of commercial ventures through its companies—Colchester Commercial Holdings and Amphora Trading, —offering diverse career opportunities. With a strong focus on inclusivity, innovation, and public service, Colchester City Council provides a collaborative and forward-thinking environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in local governmentWorking Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.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,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Day-to-day role responsibilities will include:
Workshop:
Shadowing and working alongside pipe fabricators to understand how our processes work
Working alongside someone to understand the different methods or cutting, drilling, and machining methods we use
Using allocated time to work through college assignments
Working with goods in to manoeuvre raw materials around workshop
Learn the cutting methods we use
Helping with painting finished products
Helping with goods out to load deliveries
Office:
Working alongside Engineers to develop and gain understanding of drawings
Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard
This is a 12-18-month duration apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided
Training Outcome:There would be an opportunity to work alongside our engineers to produce drawings, quote tenders, and develop computer skills.Employer Description:YSM Pipework Solutions Ltd has an impressive resume, having successfully completed numerous prestigious and complex construction projects across the UK. Our expertise extends from handling small, hand-drawn spools to large-scale multi-million-pound projects designed using CAD. Our skilled and fully trained workforce ensures top-quality work is delivered promptly, earning us a trusted reputation within the industry. We are a pipework fabrications and installation company. We operate from Essex and have sites in Essex, Suffolk, and London.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Breaks at 10am - 10:30am & 1:00pm - 1:30pm each day.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Keen to engage,Keen to learn,Good numeracy knowledge....Read more...
You'll play a crucial role in our finance department, ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Accurately raising invoices, applications, and credit notes, ensuring all processing deadlines are met
Assisting with processing payment allocations as and when required
Supporting credit control activities as needed
Assisting with email queries from internal and external stakeholders
Helping to check timesheets for accuracy and completeness to ensure correct payroll and invoicing
Carrying out any further tasks for which your qualifications and experience are suited, as directed by the company
Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard including the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) every other week
Training Outcome:
We have many aspects within our finance team, from payroll, purchase ledger
We would support the right person to continue to pursue their AAT Levels 3 and 4, and assist in finding the finance career that suits them
Directly following completion of the Apprenticeship will lead to a permanent position with us
Employer Description:TES 2000 Ltd is a long established, highly regarded principal contractor to the rail industry. The company headquarters are in Colchester, Essex, with regional offices in Peterborough and Doncaster.
We undertake a range of services on Network Rail’s infrastructure, including the delivery of track renewal projects. We have developed high levels of expertise and national coverage in the delivery of Possession Management, Electrification, Technical Services, Track Renewals and Maintenance.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
8:00am- 4:30pm
With a one hour lunch break each daySkills: 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,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Office experience....Read more...
Tasks could include but are not limited to:
Ensuring you are working towards all kitchen SOPs at all times
Supporting your Kitchen Manager in ensuring that all Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations are adhered to and that audits are successfully passed
Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
Prepares food items by using required methods
Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.Cleans and sanitises cooking surfaces frequently and in line with SOPs
Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs
Facilitating special requests from guests if received
Manage wastage through correct product measurement
Completing all training to timescales and looking for ways to develop your skills and experience
Arriving on time, in the correct uniform with a positive, can-do attitude!
Training:Tasks could include but are not limited to:
Ensuring you are working towards all kitchen SOPs at all times
Supporting your Kitchen Manager in ensuring that all Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations are adhered to and that audits are successfully passed
Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
Prepares food items by using required methods
Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
Cleans and sanitises cooking surfaces frequently and in line with SOPs
Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs
Facilitating special requests from guests if received
Manage wastage through correct product measurement
Completing all training to timescales and looking for ways to develop your skills and experience
Arriving on time, in the correct uniform with a positive, can-do attitude!
Training Outcome:
This vacancy is for a permanent position with Kew Green hotels
Employer Description:Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.Working Hours :40 hours per week
Breakfast shift is normally 5.30am- 2pm
Dinner shift 2pm- 10.30pm
Shifts can be middle shifts at weekends, this is when we have weddings on etc., but still finish no later than 10.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Tasks could include but are not limited to:
To ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard, and complies with food safety regulations.
To supervise, train and motivate the team to achieve company standards, and also to comply with Food and Health & Safety regulations.
To achieve budgeted food gross profit.
To ensure all food is served to the required company standard.
To aid the Head Chef in planning and implementing all new menus.
To ensure that all commodities are on site, at appropriate stock levels to service the hotel guest.
To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen operation.
To strive and anticipate customer needs wherever possible, and to react to these to enhance customer satisfaction.
To ensure that all the team are correctly dressed, that they understand the importance of high personal hygiene standards.
To carry out departmental welcome to the set company standard.
To complete 6/ 13 week job chats with all new employees, and to evaluate and action outcomes.
To assist in the completion of 6/ 12 month reviews and agree objectives and set personal development plans.
Devise, agree and action training plans for the department, with Kitchen Manager.
To help prepare and check the departmental rotas to ensure that staffing levels are in accordance with the agreed budget. To adjust staffing levels, to meet business requirements.
When undertaking purchasing for the department that it is within the company guidelines.
To participate in the monthly stocktake, to action any discrepancies immediately.
Training Outcome:This vacancy is for a permanent position with Kew Green hotels.Employer Description:Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.Working Hours :Breakfast shift is normally 5.30am-2pm.
Dinner shift 2pm-10.30pm.
Sometimes the shifts can me middle shifts at weekends, this is when we have weddings on etc, but still finish no later than 10.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.Training:Business Administrator Level 3.Training Outcome:You can see full details of this apprenticeship on Civil Service Jobs.Employer Description:You can see full details of this apprenticeship on Civil Service Jobs.
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