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Business Support Manager Location: Leicester City Centre (Office Based) Salary: Up to 40,000 Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are recruiting for an experienced Business Support Manager to join a growing Housing Association based in Leicester City Centre. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will lead the business support function, ensuring the smooth running of administrative operations while providing executive support, governance coordination and project administration across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the business support and administration function. Coordinate operational projects and monitor progress. Prepare reports and management information. Support Board and Committee meetings. Produce agendas, minutes and action logs. Manage governance documentation. Support the onboarding of new business. Provide diary management and executive support. Coordinate office facilities and external suppliers. Support HR administration and organisational projects. Maintain document management systems. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. About You We're looking for an organised, proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting senior leadership. You'll ideally have experience within Housing, Local Government, Charity or another regulated environment. You'll also possess: Business Support or Office Management experience Governance or Board support experience Project coordination experience Executive Assistant or PA experience Strong organisational skills Excellent communication skills High attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you'll play a key role supporting senior leadership and helping drive operational excellence.

Executive Assistant to C-Suite About the Role We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior C-Suite executive within a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent opportunity requiring someone who can manage competing priorities, operate with discretion, and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Previous experience working within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Real Estate, Financial Services, or a high-growth business is essential. Job Title: Executive Assistant to C-Suite Contract: Permanent Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 plus bonus Location: West End, London (Office Based) Responsibilities Extensive diary, inbox, and correspondence management on behalf of the C-Suite executive. Coordinate internal and external meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder engagements. Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, transport, visas, and detailed itineraries for the executive and wider team. Manage company expenses, Amex reconciliations, and expense coding, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Prepare presentations, reports, and spreadsheets, with confidence using Excel formulas and PowerPoint. Utilise AI tools, including Claude and Copilot, to support productivity, research, and administrative processes. Act as a key liaison with investors, clients, and external stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships. Support company conferences, events, client hospitality, and annual offsites, including international team trips. Coordinate company-wide initiatives such as annual offsites, Christmas events, client gifting, and employee engagement activities. Oversee day-to-day office management, including supplies, catering, facilities, and ensuring the office operates smoothly. Provide private PA support, including personal administration, appointments, shopping, and travel arrangements. Support LinkedIn activity, marketing initiatives, and wider business projects as required. Handle confidential information with discretion and provide ad hoc support across the business. Profile Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting C-Suite executives. Experience working within a fast-paced environment such as Investment Banking, Private Equity, Real Estate, Financial Services, or a high-growth business. Exceptional diary, inbox, travel, and stakeholder management skills. Strong experience managing expenses and executive administration. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Comfortable using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage at all levels. Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach with a strong "can-do" attitude .

Birchrose Associates is representing an award-winning international law firm seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its Baker Street office. The role will support three Counsel within a busy Real Estate team, providing first-class secretarial and administrative support. The Firm Our client, an award-winning and highly regarded international law firm, is seeking a professional Legal PA to join their Baker Street office. The Opportunity The ideal candidate will be an experienced and highly capable Legal PA, delivering first-class, client-focused secretarial and administrative support to three Counsel within a busy Real Estate team. Duties to include: Act as a professional ambassador for partners, managing diaries, appointments, travel, and inboxes to ensure smooth schedules and effective prioritisation Take ownership of billing, compliance, WIP, and unpaid bills Build strong relationships with partners through regular catch-ups, understanding their clients and priorities Support marketing and BD activities, liaise with clients and external contacts, and coordinate events, seminars, and conferences This Legal PA position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5:30pm Requirements At least 4 years previous Legal PA / Executive Assistant experience within a law firm Experience supporting a Real Estate team within a law firm (essential) Vacancy highlights Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home) Excellent benefits package (health insurance, private medical care, season ticket loan and more) To be considered for this Legal PA opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Conveyancing Paralegal 28,000 - 40,000 P/a (Dependant On Experience) Northampton BCR/JC/32368a Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be searching for a plot sales conveyancing paralegal to join a dedicated conveyancing team dealing with 5,000 properties brought and sold each year. The role includes but is not limited to: Issuing and preparing contract packs Dealing with deeds of easements and deeds of covenant, substation transfers and infrastructure and utility agreements. Dealing with pre-contract enquiries Undertaking Land Registry Applications for broader property team Completing online SDLT returns for broader Real Estate team Opening of files and preparation of bills Use of the Document Production System or any replacement system The Ideal Candidate: 2 years previous experience in conveyancing or plot sales Law degree or LPC Ability to grasp things quickly and easily Good working knowledge of various applications - word, excel, outlook High attention to detail skills Able to deliver a quality service to internal and external clients This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal - with a great conveyancing and plot sales skill set to enhance their career at a global law firm! INDLP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Legal PA - Real Estate Birmingham city centre (hybrid working) 30,000 - 32,000 p/a DoE Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a large, global law firm based in Birmingham city centre. They are looking for a Legal PA to join their real estate team. Duties and responsibilities of a Legal PA include (but are not limited to): Building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external clients and their teams and developing knowledge of their business. Actively contributing to client service initiatives in the group, including attending client events and seminars where required. Developing and maintaining core sector understanding to support delivery of optimum client service. Liaising regularly (at least on a weekly basis) with lawyers to identify work commitments and prioritising your workload accordingly. Diary management for lawyers including arranging meetings and appointments, both internally and externally, ensuring the Outlook diary is up to date and holds all the necessary information in relation to the appointment including taking responsibility for booking travel, meeting rooms and arranging for necessary equipment and refreshments. The ideal candidate: Vastly experienced supporting senior partners and fee earners in a fast-paced, corporate law firm environment. Knowledge and experience within property law. Fantastic organisational skills with exposure to diary and inbox management, plus booking domestic and international travel. Proactive nature and able to communicate professionally and efficiently to internal and external stakeholders. Personable and bubbly character who takes pride in providing a fantastic support service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal support professional looking for a new challenge within an award-winning law firm that continues to go from strength to strength. INDLP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Conveyancing Paralegal 25,000 - 30,000 P/a (Dependant On Experience) Northampton BCR/JN/32024 Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be searching for a conveyancing paralegal to join a dedicated conveyancing team at a global law firm, dealing with 5,000 properties brought and sold each year. The role includes but is not limited to: Issuing and preparing contract packs Dealing with deeds of easements and deeds of covenant, substation transfers and infrastructure and utility agreements. Dealing with pre-contract enquiries Undertaking Land Registry Applications for broader property team Completing online SDLT returns for broader Real Estate team Opening of files and preparation of bills Use of the Document Production System or any replacement system The Ideal Candidate: 2 years previous experience in conveyancing or plot sales Law degree Ability to grasp things quickly and easily Good working knowledge of various applications - word, excel, outlook High attention to detail skills Previous experience using a case management system Able to deliver a quality service to internal and external clients This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a great conveyancing and plot sales skill set to enhance their career at a global law firm! INDLP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

The role of Executive Assistant to Principal in the property industry is an excellent opportunity to provide high-level support in a fast-paced environment. You will be trusted as a Business Partner and able to make decisions on the Principals behalf, liaise with clients and support on personal affairs. Client Details You will work for a warm, welcoming family who have excellent staff retention, they're looking for someone to join their Central London office for a long term career. They own multiple real estate businesses ranging from high end hotels to global storage solutions. Description As the EA to Principal, you will: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Principal, including diary and email management. Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements with precision. Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations as required. Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality at all times. Assist in managing projects and tracking progress to ensure timely completion. Handle ad hoc administrative tasks to support the Principal's daily operations. Ensure smooth communication and collaboration across departments as needed. Profile A successful EA to Principal should have: Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Previous experience in a similar role within the property industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders professionally. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times. Job Offer You will have an hourly rate which equates to 60k-68k, shortly followed by a permanent contract with outstanding benefits.

Finance Manager - Property & Assets Location: Hybrid home working / Didsbury / Manchester Salary: 49,934 increasing to 51,783 after 6 months Full Time / 35 hours per week / Permanent About Us Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations. Candidates / Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team for a Finance Manager - Property & Assets to lead Southway Group's financial monitoring of its property and assets programme. This will entail collaborative work with service managers whilst preparing and reporting KPIs to demonstrate performance and driving improvements through internal controls and processes. You will also have: - Advanced accounts and general ledger skills. - Excellent verbal communication skills, able to explain financial information to residents and manage relations with internal customers effectively - Strong excel skills, with a knowledge of a range of functions and their application. Your main responsibilities would include: 1. Lead the development of effective reporting tools and financial data reports for the Property Services and Assets Teams to support the provision of good quality information for decision making, including concise written reports for the Executive and others. 2. Regular reporting of key performance indicators to show performance against targets (operational and financial), trends and any risk to Southway including non-compliance, reduced income/spend levels, loss of grant, ensuring escalation where necessary to develop remedial actions. 3. Contrast the results of stock condition surveys to Business Plan assumptions. Prepare and monitor long term budgets based on data from various sources including programme schedules, survey results and data from housing management system. This should outline any slippage, savings, acceleration and overspends, with corresponding impacts on current and future year budgets. 4. Support preparation of programme returns and grant claims to external partners (identifying works, administration and staffing elements), ensuring all data and explanations are evidenced with colleagues before submission. 5. Prepare fixed asset register and general ledger entries using data from the stock investment programme to ensure the accountancy for the capital works costs and related grant are correctly identified for individual properties and components. 6. Prepare budgets for Property Services including analysis of different workstreams (and agree recharges between DLO and the client) to ensure value for money is achieved via operational delivery. 7. Ensure the Finance Apprentice (Property & Assets) liaises productively with budget holders to analyse results and consider actions to deliver effective budgetary control. 8. Identify and drive improvements in processes and procedures which impact the financial performance of the repairs and maintenance service. 9. Assist budget holders to operate an effective system of electronic purchase order and invoice authorisation routines, resolving individual users' difficulties. Support budget holders to enable them to navigate through the financial processes, including the NOPO report, to improve data integrity and accurately record costs and grant income to be accrued. 10. Provide information to Finance Operations team supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and other reports as required (e.g. Funders Report) outlining performance and explanations on variances. Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025 Interview Date: w/c Monday 20 October 2025 For an informal discussion about this role please contact Bhups Gohil, Assistant Director of Finance . We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

Legal Biller Your new company This distinguished law firm specialising in private client and real estate law is looking for a driven legal biller to join their wonderful team! Based in their new Baker Street office 3 days per week, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best and build relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external. They are looking for a personable and hard-working individual who has a minimum of 3 years' experience using Elite (3E/Enterprise). If you are looking to take the next step in your legal billing career, this is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a prestigious law firm with a supportive culture. Your new role Take ownership of the billing processes within the aligned department(s). Manage the end-to-end billing process in line with the firm's policies and HMRC/SRA rules, including: Producing billing guides. Narrative generation. WIP reports. Correspondence with the Revenue team. Handle internal billing queries professionally and diligently. Take ownership of billing processes for relevant clients. Assist with preparing billing schedules for some clients. Work closely with the Finance team and all members of aligned groups to streamline and improve billing-related processes, including participation in any change management initiatives. Liaise proactively with EAs and LSTs within aligned groups for billing instructions and manage discussions to put specific billing arrangements in place. Lead efforts to transition billing responsibilities from Legal Secretaries and Executive Assistants to the Client Administration team What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #