The Role Core-Asset Consulting is a specialist recruiter to the financial and professional services markets. We are looking for an ambitious Associate Researcher to provide a high-quality onboarding and pre-employment administration and screening service for our internal and external clients.
You will also be involved in contributing directly to responsive recruitment delivery and consistently high service standards for candidates, clients and contractors
The role combines proactive candidate research and engagement with the accurate administration, compliance and ongoing management of temporary and contract assignments. You will also support onboarding and pre-employment screening for our external clients, contributing directly to responsive recruitment delivery and consistently high service standards for candidates, clients and contractors.
This is an office-based role in Edinburgh, working 8.30am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
Skills / Experience
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated graduate with experience gained within an administrative or customer facing environment.
• Confident communicator with strong telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly organised and accurate, able to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using recruitment databases, digital sourcing tools and standard office applications.
• Collaborative, resilient and discreet, with strong attention to confidentiality and process.
Core Responsibilities
Recruitment
• Act as first point of contact for inbound calls
Prepare job advertisements, manage initial applicant responses and coordinate interviews and screening calls.
• Format CVs and prepare candidate applications and submission materials for consultant review.
• Maintain accurate Bullhorn records, activity notes, candidate preferences, GDPR consents and vacancy updates.
Support candidate sourcing and market mapping to support client needs
Contractor Management
• Prepare and maintain contractor assignment records and associated documentation.
• Monitor assignment start and end dates, extensions and administrative deadlines, alerting consultants to actions required.
• Coordinate contractor communications and respond to routine assignment administration enquiries.
• Support timesheet processes, chasing outstanding submissions and referring discrepancies appropriately.
• Work with consultants and colleagues to ensure onboarding requirements are completed before assignments begin.
Screening, Compliance & Onboarding
• Coordinate pre-employment screening and referencing for external clients.
• Collect and check candidate documentation, including right-to-work evidence, in line with approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate screening records, progress trackers and audit trails.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, clients and colleagues about outstanding checks and information.
• Handle personal and confidential information in accordance with GDPR and internal procedures.
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.
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.....Read more...
Employment Tribunal ConsultantLocation: Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire Salary: £45k to £50k per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, office-based Contract: PermanentAbout usElcons Employment Law Consultants Limited is an established, family-run business providing specialist employment law, human resources and health and safety support to businesses across the UK.With 18 years in business and around 560 clients, we have built our reputation on providing professional, practical and responsive advice. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive and going the extra mile for our clients.We have a friendly, inclusive working environment, a hands-on management team and a genuine commitment to providing a personal service.Role overviewWe are looking for an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate to join our existing legal services team in Ripponden, Halifax.This is an opportunity for someone with proven tribunal advocacy experience who can hit the ground running, manage their own caseload and make an immediate contribution to the team.Reporting to the Senior Advocate and ultimately the Managing Director, you will manage Employment Tribunal cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including representing clients at hearings.Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and managing Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish.Representing clients at preliminary hearings, case management hearings and final hearings.Preparing tribunal documentation, witness statements, evidence and hearing bundles.Advising clients on case merits, risks, potential outcomes and settlement options.Negotiating and concluding settlements where appropriate.Liaising with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Employment Tribunals, solicitors and other parties.Managing tribunal deadlines and ensuring all procedural requirements are met.Keeping clients informed and maintaining accurate records on our case management system.Supporting colleagues within the legal services team when required.
Skills and experienceWe are looking for someone who is confident, organised and experienced in employment tribunal advocacy.You will need:
Proven experience of personally representing clients at Employment Tribunals.Strong knowledge of UK employment law and tribunal procedures.Experience of managing tribunal cases independently from preparation through to conclusion.Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.A professional, approachable manner and a commitment to providing excellent client service.The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
You do not need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister, but previous hands-on Employment Tribunal advocacy experience is essential.What We Offer
Salary of £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.Commission on new clients introduced to the business.Employee referral incentive scheme.Private medical insurance through Vitality, including death in service benefit after probation.Optical and dental cost reimbursement of up to £400 per year after probation.Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.Employee discounts on products, services and holidays after probation.Discretionary sick pay scheme after probation.A friendly, supportive working environment within an established family-run business.
Working ArrangementsThis is a full-time, office-based position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.Additional hours may occasionally be required, along with travel to Employment Tribunals and overnight stays where necessary.A three-month probationary period applies.ApplyIf you are an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate looking to join a well-established, client-focused business where your expertise will be valued, apply now with your current CV outlining your relevant tribunal advocacy experience. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
