Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working with a dynamic and growing organisation to recruit an Executive Assistant to support its Chief Executive in Edinburgh. This is a key role requiring a high level of trust, discretion, and professionalism, with responsibility for supporting both business and personal priorities.
The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner, ensuring the CEO’s time is effectively managed and day-to-day activities run smoothly. This is a varied position suited to an individual who is highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This is a hybrid position and can be either full-time or part-time role.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Proven experience as a PA, EA, or Private PA supporting a senior executive
Experience managing both professional and personal responsibilities
Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
Comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Core Responsibilities:
Proactive diary and inbox management, ensuring effective prioritisation
Coordination of meetings, travel, and logistics
Preparation of briefing materials and follow-up actions
Acting as a key point of contact, managing communications on behalf of the CEO
Supporting personal commitments, including appointments and household administration
Assisting with oversight of property and estate-related matters, including liaison with external providers
Managing documentation, expenses, invoices, and general administration
Supporting ad hoc projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
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.
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Commercial Catering Engineer
Maidenhead
£45,000 - £50,000 + Door to Door Pay + Overtime + Van + Training + Family Feel + Stability
Are you a Commercial Catering Engineer looking for a field-based role where you’ll be valued, supported, and given real flexibility in your day-to-day schedule? Join a well-established, close-knit company that prides itself on looking after its engineers and offering a strong team environment where you’re more than just a number.
This growing business specialises in the service and maintenance of commercial catering equipment across the travel sector, including airports, train stations, and motorway services. As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll carry out reactive maintenance and repairs while benefiting from door-to-door pay, overtime opportunities, and a varied workload.
This commercial catering engineer role will include:
Field Service Engineer role covering London & South East
Reactive service, breakdowns, and maintenance of catering equipment
Some installation work when required
Electrical fault finding (single phase & three phase)
Door-to-door pay with overtime opportunities
The successful commercial catering engineer will have:
Background as a commercial catering engineer or similar
Valid commercial catering gas tickets (CCN1, COMCAT 1, 3, 5)
LPG and test & purge qualifications advantageous
Strong electrical fault finding experience (single & three phase)
Full UK driving licence
If interested, please apply or contact Max on 07537153940.
Keywords: commercial catering engineer, catering engineer, field service engineer, gas engineer, COMCAT, CCN1, LPG, electrical fault finding, maintenance engineer, service engineer, Maidenhead, London, West London
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
We can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.....Read more...
Phase 1: Service & Operations (Months 1–9)
Post-Booking Support: Managing guest enquiries and assisting travellers after their initial booking is confirmed.
Logistics Review: Checking visa requirements, medical protocols, and travel documentation for accuracy.
Technical Data Entry: Utilising internal and external booking platforms to manage guest itineraries.
Compliance Auditing: Ensuring all guest data and transactions adhere to GDPR and Package Travel Regulations.
Geographic Research: Studying port details and global maps to provide expert travel advice.
Phase 2: Sales & Consultancy (Months 10–16)
Consultative Selling: Handling new enquiries to match customers with specific cruise lines and cabin types.
Financial Costing: Calculating complex travel quotes, managing profit margins, and balancing turnover.
Lead Management: Following up with previous guests to build rapport and secure repeat business.
Upselling: Identifying opportunities to add value to bookings through excursions, upgrades, or extended packages.
Objection Handling: Communicating with hesitant leads to provide product clarity and close sales. Training:Phase 1: The Service Foundation (Months 1–9)
Focus: Technical proficiency, logistics, and "The Cost of Error."
Mentorship & Shadowing: Pair with "Industry Veterans" to observe how they handle complex guest issues and navigate the "mechanics" of a voyage.
Geography & Port Workshops: Structured sessions to master global port layouts, seasonal weather patterns, and local attractions to become a "walking atlas."
Systems Training: Hands-on "Sandbox" sessions with internal booking CRM and external supplier platforms.
Compliance Boot camps: Deep dives into the legal side of travel, including:
GDPR: Protecting guest data.
Package Travel Regs: Understanding guest protection and company liability.
Health & Safety: Mastering visa and medical protocols.
The Service Desk: Daily real-world application by supporting guests post-booking to understand the impact of errors.
Phase 2: Sales Excellence (Months 10–16)
Focus: Commercial acumen, relationship management, and high-value closing.
Consultative Sales Coaching: Shifting from "order taking" to expert advice. Training focusses on matching customer needs to the right cruise line and cabin.
Commercial Finance Training: Learning the "Business of Travel"—understanding the difference between Turnover vs. Profit and how to maximise margins.
The Art of the Upsell: Learning how to identify value-add opportunities (upgraded suites, excursions) that enhance the guest experience.
Rapport & Retention Workshops: Techniques for building a loyal client base through personalised follow-ups and CRM management.
Qualification Preparation: Dedicated study time and portfolio building to complete your Nationally Recognised Level 3 Qualification.
Ongoing Professional Development
Earn While You Learn: You will have regular "Off-the-job" training hours dedicated to your qualification.
Expert Reviews: Monthly progress meetings with mentors to review sales targets, technical accuracy, and career goals.
Product Immersions: Opportunities to learn directly from cruise line representatives about new ships and itineraries. Training Outcome:Immediate Post-Apprenticeship: Graduate Sales Consultant.
Once you earn your Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification, you transition from an apprentice to a full Sales or Customer Service role based on business needs.
Rewards: You move onto their commission structure. At this stage, your earning potential increases significantly based on your ability to convert leads into bookings.
Iglu has a strong history of promoting from within. Many of their current managers started as agents. A follow-on career path could look like this:
Assistant Sales Manager: Helping to run a sales pod, coaching agents, and monitoring daily targets.
Sales Manager: Overseeing larger teams, focusing on workforce planning and hitting department-wide KPIs.
Specialist Sales & Service Manager: Managing specific departments like Cruise Sales or Customer Resolution.Employer Description:Founded in 1998 and now part of Flight Centre Travel Group, Iglu.com is the UK’s leading specialist for cruise and ski travel. Through brands like Iglu Cruise and Planet Cruise, we offer expert, independent advice and over 20,000 holiday options. We prioritize innovation and expertise, recently winning UK Cruise Awards 2026 (Carnival UK).Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills....Read more...
Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to supporting and assisting site management with:
Compliance on site at all times to the Company health and safety standards and processes, NHBC standards, building regulations, range specifications and best practice
Supervision of contractors
Management of quality of works
Monitor construction costs
Managing material levels on site
Undertaking company directed quality control procedures and inspections and assist with rectifying any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays to the programme or reduction in the final quality
Plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC
Delivery of high standard of site presentation at all times
New Home Tour with Sales Executives and customer(s) to give a good demonstration of the home and support site management to rectify any issues before Legal Completion
Ensuring that site records are maintained including but not limited to site managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records
Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, company values and professionalism
Training:In this role, you will gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship through New College Durham to further develop your skills and knowledge.
Throughout the apprenticeship programme you will engage in on-the-job training, coursework and assessments that will support your development. To be successful, you should fully engage with all elements of the apprenticeship and represent the organisation positively both in the workplace and at college.
You will work closely with site management, Construction Manager and liaise proactively with the other internal departments; i.e. sales, marketing and commercial teams, as well as externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved. You will also work under the guidance of your course tutor to support your development and progress in conjunction with your line manager and our Group Learning & Development Manager. Regular communication with the course tutor will be essential to ensure alignment between on-the-job training and academic requirements. You will be expected to attend scheduled reviews and provide updates on your learning, performance, and coursework. Training Outcome:After successful completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship, you will progress to an Assistant Site Manager.Employer Description:Banks Homes is part of the Banks Group. Established in 1976, the Banks Group is a family business with a rich history in the development sector. We operate in a range of business areas, including Banks Property, Banks Homes, Banks Mining and Banks Plant Solutions. We’re responsible for a range of developments across the north of England, Yorkshire and Scotland.
The Banks Group works closely with, values and listens to the views of communities close to our projects, our business partners and our people. This is an approach that we call Development with Care – an approach that ensures we work safely, responsibly and sustainably across our three business areas at all times. We want our developments to leave a positive long-term legacy on the environment and local communities that host our developments.
We believe in placing people and the planet at the heart of what we do, looking for ways to leave a positive impact on local communities and the environment. Our people understand, practice and share this ethos. They manage a range of projects from inception through to completion, including gaining all necessary planning permissions and consents, while ensuring local communities and the environment are cared for.
At Banks Group, we’re excited to be growing our business with the launch of Banks Homes, our dedicated housebuilding division.
With a skilled in-house team of surveyors, planners, and technical specialists in housebuilding, drainage and highways, creating our own range of homes was a natural next step.
Banks Homes was born from a desire to create sustainable, well-designed homes that support healthier, happier lives. Inspired by the needs and aspirations of our customers, we’ve developed a thoughtful blueprint for modern livin, carefully considering how each space functions to support everyday wellbeing.
From the location and landscaped gardens to the high ceilings, ¾-height windows and bi-fold doors, every element has been designed to maximise space, natural light and comfort. We’ve future-proofed our homes with energy efficient features and smart technology to help reduce energy bills, while our dedicated customer service team is here to make every step of your journey smooth and stress-free.
Wherever striking design, future-proof sustainability and desirable locations come together, you’ll find a Banks Home.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 15:00.
No requirement to work evenings or weekends.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Eager to learn,Open to feedback....Read more...
