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We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries. We're full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too. What to expect For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It's energetic, fast-moving and there's always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what's next, will ensure you thrive too. Our team The In-house Team are a dedicated team of Document Production Specialists and an integral part of the Eversheds Sutherland community, delivering document processing services to Eversheds Sutherland offices worldwide. The professional background within the team is quite diverse with a large and complementary array of skills and abilities existing under the Eversheds Sutherland In-house roof. The In-house Team's aim is "to deliver the highest standards in service and quality to all practice groups and key clients". The responsibilities of the In-house Team can be dissected into a range of specialist areas such as; word processing from audio dictation; copy typing; amending document from instruction; formatting and styling documents to comply with house style and brand; designing and amending pitch and presentation documents in MS office using imagery and design tools; and proofreading of legal documents to name a few. The In-house Team process upwards of 150 tasks per day, with a variety of work types and time constraints from one task to the next. The In-house team operate on a largely remote working basis meaning a suitable homeworking space is essential to this role. Attendance to either our Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester or Birmingham offices are available at any time and monthly team days, support meetings and face to face training are held on site. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our day operation and add further support to our well established team. Role and key responsibilities Creating, formatting and updating pitches, presentations, posters and other collateral to align with the businesses' branding; Supporting the team with transcription of legal documents from digitally-dictated material (BigHand/Speech Recognition/Windows Media Player); Supporting the team with creating, amending legal documents, adhering to house styles, using MS Office suite; Supporting the team with reformatting of lengthy and complex documents, performing comparisons and conversions to different formats; Managing tight deadlines in a high volume production environment; Communicating with our clients to ensure the product meets the clients expectations and timeframe; Liaising with colleagues and your line manager to ensure work is produced to the highest possible standard; and Following set working processes and conforming to the businesses high standards of professionalism. Skills and experience Experience in creating or designing work within MS office and/or Adobe is essential Experience of working in a Document Production, Word Processing or secretarial position is preferred Experience in working within a busy legal or corporate environment would also be an advantage A suitable homeworking environment is essential - all work equipment to be provided You have an excellent knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite You pay attention to the details. You have a "right first time" approach You are methodical, process driven and like to solve problems You're able to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure You respond well to feedback from your clients and colleagues, and you thrive in a continuous feedback culture You can demonstrate high levels of confidentiality What's in it for you? At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world. We're fair, transparent and equitable We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance
Commercial Officer (MD/CEO Designate) Location: Leeds Reporting To: Group Board Package: Circa £100k -£130k Bonus Benefits Business Overview Our Food Manufacturing client is dedicated to crafting exceptional food products that cater to the diverse tastes and dietary preferences of consumers. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, they pride themselves on delivering delicious and nutritious offerings that exceed expectations. From savoury snacks to wholesome meals, their extensive portfolio reflects the businesses passion for culinary excellence and a dedication to customer satisfaction. Responsibilities, Experience & Qualifications (Italian language skills preferred as is a business appreciation of Italian culture) Bachelor's degree in management, business or a related field, MBA or equivalent preferred. Passionate about people, whether it's customers, or colleagues, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues, having exceptional communication skills. A strong collaborator, who acts with integrity and transparency, whilst building trust. An enthusiastic and energetic person, who can keep people motivated to achieve. Honest, with a commitment to high standards. A commercial approach; able to spot opportunities that add value. Maintaining budgetary oversight for efficient financial operations. Aspirational, to achieve a world class, customer focused business. Good performance and project management skills. Skilled and experienced at strategic and business planning, based on market trends. Robust financial management skills, able to drive EBITDA improvement through strategic initiatives. Analytical, with strong decision-making skills. Report writing skills that motivate to action, based on sound data. Has a strong understanding of supply chains and third party relationships. Experience A demonstrable track record of profitably growing a food manufacturing organisation, with full P&L responsibility. Substantial experience of working in the retail or food manufacturing sectors. Proven experience as a Commercial Director, or similar role. Experience of stakeholder engagement, keeping our colleagues and customers loyal. Proven experience of hitting challenging targets and other KPIs, to enable the company to grow. This would include driving revenue growth and expanding market share. Delivering change and a focus on value added. Building a high performing team; recruiting, developing and keeping them motivated and driven. Substantial experience at Senior Leadership level, comfortable setting and delivering against strategic goals. Substantial experience at implementing company policies and ensuring adherence. Experience at maintaining budgetary oversight for efficient financial operations. Experience of establishing relationships with industry experts and enhancing the company's public profile. An experienced decision maker, comfortable in being held accountable for their outcomes. Responsibilities To lead the organisation to achieve high growth in turnover year on year, identifying new and improved key metrics to evidence progress and performance. To improve profitability by ensuring the business has a positive, performance-focused culture. To be data driven, monitoring and analysing performance across the organisation. To take remedial action where necessary to ensure that targets are met. Understand all aspects of the operations of the business. Ensure all business activities are in line with the organisation's objectives. Contribute to the development of the Company's strategy. To challenge assumptions and business decisions to ensure the impact is understood before decisions are made. Ensure that effective recruitment, motivation, drive, training & development, performance management and retention processes are in place and adhered to. Ensure that all company policies in relation to people management are communicated, applied and adhered to within the organisation. To develop strong and positive relationships with customers and suppliers. To control all costs within budgeted levels. To maintain a transparent relationship with the Board. Providing appropriate written and verbal reports proactively, at the appropriate time. Presenting options to address lower performance, with clear recommendations. Delivery of sustained profitable turnover growth - as a minimum meeting the Company's operational guidelines Achieving budgeted volume and margin Delivery of effective and timely cost price increases Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually with detailed feedback.