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Marketing Assistant - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract £30,000 per annum, pro rata 6-month fixed-term contract, full-time Offenham, near Evesham, Worcestershire We're recruiting a Marketing Assistant on behalf of our client based in Evesham. This is a varied marketing assistant role covering content, email marketing, social media, website updates and event marketing, including support for a 400-delegate flagship annual conference, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. What does a Marketing Assistant do? A Marketing Assistant provides day-to-day marketing and communications support to a small in-house team, covering content, email, social media, website updates, CRM data and event logistics. Day-to-day responsibilities: Commission and edit content across webinars, blog articles and printed member resources Produce the monthly member e-newsletter end-to-end, including reporting on key metrics Manage the organisation's LinkedIn channel Update the WordPress website and members' area, with basic analytics reporting Support the events programme, including a 400-delegate annual conference, coordinating speakers, sponsors, panels and icebreaker sessions Manage hotel and logistics arrangements, and brief external designers Act as the first point of contact for inbound media and event enquiries Liaise with the organisation's PR advisor and external freelance suppliers Keep membership data clean and up to date in the CRM system What skills and experience do you need? Essential: Around two years of marketing experience Comfortable with a CMS (WordPress is an advantage) Experience with an email marketing platform (Mailchimp, Dotdigital, or similar) Confident with LinkedIn, web analytics, and CRM systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience handling confidential data professionally A collaborative team player, happy to take direction Full UK driving licence and own transport, as the office is not served by public transport Desirable: Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification or membership Experience supporting large-scale events or conferences Salary and benefits: Up to £30,000 per annum, pro rata 6-month fixed-term contract Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home (Monday) Free on-site parking Reports to the Corporate Relationship Manager Is this role right for you? This role suits a marketing assistant or coordinator who wants broad, varied marketing experience across content, email, social media and event management, rather than specialising in one channel. It also suits an experienced marketer looking for a flexible interim contract within a small, supportive team. How to apply We are reviewing CVs now, so early applications are encouraged. Apply with your CV via this listing, and our team will be in touch. This vacancy is being managed by Arden Personnel, a recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Wilmcote, Warwickshire (near Stratford-upon-Avon & Alcester) Full-Time, Permanent Private Estate £15.00 £17.00 per hour DOE / 37.5 hrs per week / Flexible working days / Study support available What is this Junior Estate Gardener job? Are you passionate about horticulture and looking to grow your career on a beautiful private estate near Stratford-upon-Avon? We are recruiting on behalf of our client the owner of a historic private estate in Wilmcote, Warwickshire for a Junior Estate Gardener to join their small, dedicated grounds team. Whether you are an experienced horticultural professional or an enthusiastic junior ready to take the next step, this is a rare opportunity to work with stunning formal gardens, landscaped areas, and wild spaces in a truly picturesque setting. If you see a lawn and immediately want to stripe it to perfection, or find joy in coaxing roses into bloom and nurturing herbaceous borders, this is the perfect role for you. What are the day-to-day duties of this Junior Estate Gardener role? Working closely with the Lead Gardener, you will maintain and enhance a mix of formal and informal garden spaces across a historic Warwickshire estate. Your daily responsibilities will include: Lawn & Border Care: Maintaining lawns, borders, hedges, trees, and pathways to an exceptional standard Horticultural Maintenance: Planting, pruning, weeding, deadheading, mulching, and seasonal leaf clearance Greenhouse Work: Assisting with propagation, greenhouse management, and ongoing plant care Estate Development: Collaborating directly with the estate owner to bring new garden concepts and seasonal planting plans to life What skills and experience do I need for this gardening job in Warwickshire? This is an ideal opportunity for a junior or early-career gardener with a genuine passion for the outdoors. No formal qualifications are required our client is happy to support the right person in studying towards one. Essential: A genuine interest in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance Good physical fitness and a hands-on, practical approach A reliable, proactive attitude with pride in the quality of your work Desirable: Experience working in a private estate, large residential garden, or similar setting Knowledge of seasonal planting, propagation, or greenhouse management Any horticultural qualifications (RHS or similar) though not essential What is the salary for a Junior Estate Gardener near Stratford-upon-Avon? This role offers a competitive rate of £15.00 to £17.00 per hour, depending on experience equivalent to approximately £29,250 £33,150 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour week. This is an excellent rate for a junior horticultural role in Warwickshire and reflects our client's commitment to attracting genuine talent. Benefits at a glance Pay £15.00 £17.00 per hour depending on experience Hours Full-time, permanent 37.5 hours per week Flexibility Flexibility around working days and hours to suit the right candidate Work environment A peaceful, picturesque, and historically significant private estate in Wilmcote, Warwickshire Autonomy True ownership of a stunning estate your work will genuinely show every single day Study support The opportunity to study towards a recognised horticultural qualification whilst working Is this the right gardening job for you? This is a rare permanent gardening role in Warwickshire that offers far more than just day-to-day maintenance. You will have the chance to genuinely shape and develop a beautiful estate, work alongside a passionate owner, and build a long-term career in horticulture in one of the most scenic parts of the Midlands. If you are searching for junior gardener jobs near Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester, Redditch, or across Warwickshire, and want a permanent role with flexibility, a strong hourly rate, and real scope for professional development we would love to hear from you. How to apply We are reviewing CVs immediately for this permanent position. If you are ready to put down roots in a truly special location, contact the Arden Personnel team today. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away.

Logistics & Shipping Administrator 12-month fixed-term contract Redditch Full-time Up to £28,000 per annum Immediate start This is an urgent requirement we're shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis, so apply early. Arden Personnel is recruiting a Logistics & Shipping Administrator for our client, an established manufacturer in Redditch, on a 12-month contract with an immediate start. You'll sit at the heart of the Customer Support & Sales team, owning dispatch and shipping admin across the company's two UK sites and keeping customers updated every step of the way. It's a hands-on, varied role for someone who likes to take ownership and get things done with genuine room to develop into ERP order entry and wider customer support over the contract. What you'll do Produce dispatch labels and international shipping paperwork for packages leaving both UK sites, using a range of online logistics platforms Resolve logistics issues late deliveries, missing parcels, courier disputes and shipment-related complaints Keep customers updated with accurate, up-to-date tracking information Maintain the Excel pricebook with current product codes and pricing, ready for upload to the ERP system Manage documents for the Customer Support & Sales, IS and sales teams making sure policy documents and insurance certificates are correctly filed and in date Work across sales, customer service, finance and operations to gather information, resolve issues and complete requests You'll thrive here if You take ownership and drive tasks to completion without needing to be chased You're confident in Excel and comfortable moving between multiple systems You stay organised and calm juggling several things at once You're proactive about building working relationships across teams You pick up new tools and processes quickly What you'll need Essential Experience using online logistics platforms and creating international shipping documents Strong Excel skills formulas, formatting, filtering, pivot tables, lookups, and working with large data sets Customer-focused communication to resolve delivery and shipment issues Strong written and verbal communication Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks at once The ability to learn quickly and work through unfamiliar problems Desirable Import/export knowledge commercial invoicing and dealing with customs issues Experience within a customer service team Familiarity with SharePoint, Smartsheet, CRM systems or similar business tools Exposure to sales, customer, or finance operations, or business analytics The details 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time Immediate start Based in Redditch Flexible hours around core hours of 10 00 Up to £28,000 per year How to apply Click Apply and attach your CV we're reviewing applications as they arrive and will move quickly. For a confidential chat about the role first, call our team on (phone number removed) (Redditch) or (phone number removed) (Alcester). About Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We're an equal opportunities employer.

Graduate Opportunities Job Title: Sales Administrator (Graduate) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Hours: Flexible between 0800-18:00 / Early finish at 1pm on a Friday (37.5 hours in total) Executive Summary We're recruiting two recent graduates who want to build a career with a growing business people looking for a company to progress with , not just a job to fill. This is a genuine entry-level start, and we're upfront about that: it's the first step on a structured path that can lead to sales and account management, operations, or marketing. We're far more interested in your ambition and how you think than in the job title on day one. You'll join our order processing and customer service team, supplying the hospitality and retail sectors. You'll learn SAP (or equivalent ERP), track order accuracy, and coordinate with manufacturing and logistics to keep delivery performance on target gaining a real, data-driven grounding in how a sales operation actually runs. If you're a recent graduate ready to learn fast and grow with us, we'd like to hear from you. The Role In this role, you'll sit at the centre of the order-to-delivery process supporting the sales administration team and gaining first-hand exposure to how data accuracy, system discipline, and cross-department coordination drive customer service performance. Key Responsibilities Process customer orders accurately and on time, end-to-end from enquiry through to delivery Maintain accurate, up-to-date order and delivery records within SAP (or equivalent ERP system) Track order status and flag discrepancies, working to keep data integrity high across the system Coordinate with manufacturing and logistics teams to confirm delivery schedules and resolve timing issues Handle day-to-day customer queries professionally, escalating complex issues to senior team members Support reporting on order processing performance and delivery KPIs Contribute ideas for process improvement as you build familiarity with the systems and workflow Work closely with sales, operations, and customers as a key point of coordination What We're Looking For Essential: A recent degree Strong attention to detail and process discipline Comfortable working with data, systems, and structured processes Good written and verbal communication skills A proactive, customer-first mindset Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Desirable: Interest in a long-term career in sales operations, account management, business analytics or marketing Previous part-time, placement, or internship experience in an office or customer service environment Why This Role? Genuine entry-level grounding no prior sales operations experience required Career pathway into sales and account management, operations, or marketing Direct exposure to SAP/ERP systems, KPI reporting, and supply chain coordination Work across the hospitality and retail sectors with strong long-term demand Structured support from an experienced sales administration team Salary to be confirmed How to apply We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away

Part-Time Accountant Near Stratford-upon-Avon Up to £42,000 pro rata Location: Near Stratford-upon-Avon Hours: Part-time, hours per week Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE (pro rata) Working: Hybrid working available Contract: Permanent Are You Looking for a Part-Time Accounting Role That Genuinely Fits Around Your Life? This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a friendly, supportive practice near Stratford-upon-Avon where your expertise is genuinely valued, and your work-life balance is respected. Working hours per week with hybrid working available, you ll be part of a close-knit team handling a varied portfolio of clients. This is very much an accountancy practice role you ll be working directly on client accounts, tax returns and compliance, not bookkeeping. The firm has other staff who handle the day-to-day bookkeeping, so you can focus on what you do best. Whether you re looking to step back from full-time hours without sacrificing interesting, meaningful work, or you simply want a role that fits around your commitments, this could be exactly what you ve been looking for. Why This Accountant Role Stands Out Part-time hours 25 to 30 hours per week, with flexibility Competitive salary up to £42,000 DOE (pro rata) Hybrid working potential A genuinely varied workload accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and client support Involvement in tax planning meetings, if that s something you enjoy Supportive, close-knit team where you re known as a person, not a number Lovely location near Stratford-upon-Avon A role where you ll build real client relationships and make a genuine difference What You ll Be Doing As an Accountant within the practice, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Completing corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns Preparing and submitting VAT returns Managing monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients (monthly payrolls only no weekly payrolls) Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on client matters Providing clear, practical advice and support to clients Using practice software, including Xero, Iris, Moneysoft, and Engager Staying up to date with UK tax rules and compliance requirements Participating in tax planning meetings with clients, if this is an area you enjoy What We re Looking For Essential: AAT Level 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification) 3+ years experience working within an accountancy practice this is essential Solid UK accounting and tax knowledge across accounts prep, corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT Confident and organised, with excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills you ll be dealing directly with clients Comfortable working with practice management and accounting software Desirable: Experience with Xero, Iris, Moneysoft or Engager (though full training is available) Interest in tax planning and client advisory work A Note on Software The practice uses Xero, Iris, Moneysoft, and Engager. Xero experience is helpful but not essential what matters most is that you have a solid practice background and pick things up quickly. Full support will be provided. About This Accountant Role This part-time Accountant vacancy is based near Stratford-upon-Avon and is ideal for someone with practice experience looking for flexible, hybrid working. The role involves preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, alongside completing corporation tax returns, self-assessment tax returns, VAT returns, and managing monthly payrolls. The salary is up to £42,000 (pro rata, dependent on experience), and the hours are per week. Ready to Apply? We re reviewing CVs for this part-time Accountant role now early applications are highly encouraged as this one won t hang around! &#(phone number removed); Email: (url removed) &#(phone number removed); Call us: (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) &#(phone number removed); Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel We recruit across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. We re an equal opportunities employer, placing talented people across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away. Arden Personnel (url removed) Recruiting across Warwickshire & beyond