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Our well established client is seeking a Secretary/Administration Assistant to provide support to their busy Commercial Property team in Cardiff. You'll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people - each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. They want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. They work flexibly and you'll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service. Day to day, you'll be successful in this role by: This role will give you the opportunity to support our busy Commercial Property team, enabling them to work efficiently and effectively, with support from our team of experienced secretaries across the Commercial Property division. Their Commercial Property team advises on all aspects of the commercial property life cycle, with this role having a specific focus on large-scale projects. Your regular duties will include: Collating information including title, planning and management company documentation Undertaking conveyancing searches and assisting in extracting information from these Assisting in managing online data rooms Liaising with indemnity insurers/brokers to obtain title indemnity insurance policies Obtaining information from landlords and management companies Preparing and submitting SDLT/LTT returns, Paying SDLT to HMRC/LTT to WRA within required timeframes, Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications, Quality checking completed Land Registry applications Applying excellent levels of attention to detail, Monitoring and managing email traffic, Producing and amending documents, Drafting simple letters and emails, Opening and closing and archiving client files, Undertaking anti-money laundering checks, Running conflict checks, Submitting expenses claims Ensuring documents and e-filing are stored correctly, Arranging payments in and out and transfers between accounts, Dealing with general correspondence. You may also be asked to undertake ad hoc tasks by your team as required. These may include: Sorting, screening, and prioritising incoming and outgoing post Scanning and photocopying Copy typing, emails, memos and creating and updating of Excel spreadsheets Dealing with general enquiries over the phone and email It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures. This role is right for you if: You will have: Previous experience working in an office environment Solid levels of academic achievement Effective communication skills, both written and verbal High levels of attention to detail Experience working to deadlines A flexible approach to your work Strong organisational skills Previous experience in using MS Excel We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and in providing a first-class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all your work. To apply please send your CV to Kim Peterson as directed
Retail DeputyManager (18 hours per week) Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Deputy Manager As a Retail Deputy Manager you'll help keep your store running like clockwork, working in partnership with the Store Manager. Leading by example, you will help your team unlock their potential by inspiring our customers to read, learn create and play more, through creating unforgettable moments, smiles on faces and products to go home with to craft memories they'll cherish! Taking the helm when the Store Manager is unavailable, you'll captain the ship taking responsibility for the team, store standards, customer experience and commercial targets. We recognise that our Team Leaders/Deputy Managers are our future Store Managers and beyond! So, we'll actively support your personal development and career progression. Your mission Stand-in for the Store Manager, taking responsibility for all metrics and the team if they're away Foster a store atmosphere that's enjoyable, welcoming, and inclusive. Demonstrate progress in driving retail sales and achieving high performance across all key performance indicators (KPIs) Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's. It's not all about numbers. Your store will shine with excellent standards and impeccable merchandising. From cleanliness to pricing, you'll make sure everything is picture-perfect. Lead and coach the team by working shoulder-to-shoulder to provide an outstanding retail experience, ensuring each customer is delighted and inspired. Utilise your product knowledge and charm to introduce additional offerings. You'll be a merchandising master, effortlessly placing products in both planogrammed and non-planogrammed spaces. You'll soon be looking at a high SKU count like your best game of Tetris! Skills / Behaviours that will set you apart Genuine and Authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient Champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock Management Guru: You tackle the challenge of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Being a great leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create a team that's more than just co-workers it's a team. Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and steer your store to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If somethings not quite right, provide quality constructive feedback so we can work as a team to get it right! But let's not forget about the most important part... your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days, including bank holidays. Plus, your holiday allowance increases with long service. ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs. ?? And loads more! Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help!