Business Support Advisor - Towcester - £28,000-£32,000 We have recently joined with a property consultancy business that's a little different to all the rest, where they cover all property-related services under one roof. They are currently seeking an experienced Office Manager/Business Support Advisor. They look after clients from the commercial, residential or rural sectors with offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally. Role Profile of the Business Support Advisor: The role involves supporting our rural teams in the delivery of their work in rural agency, land development and farm business advice Assist in the smooth running of the office, offering an excellent level of service A high level of engagement and attention to detail is required for checking figures, proof reading documents and identifying improvements to work processes. The successful candidate must have experience in an office role in a professional services environment Duties will include although not be confined to: Monitoring of emails and managing, filtering and prioritising communications Drafting letters/emails to clients including terms of business and invoice covering notes Audio typing File administration including dead filing and archiving Production, collation and logging of invoices Answering of telephone Co-ordination of electronic diaries for meetings Processing Anti Money Laundering checks in accordance with relevant regulations Preparing marketing material and use of in-house agency software Support various team members within the office Role Specification for the Business Support Advisor (Team administrator) Looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual with a "can-do" attitude and the capability to become an integral part of our team Previous experience in an administrative position in a professional environment Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills Experience of working with Microsoft Word and Excel to an intermediate/advanced standard Excellent organisational skills Ability to work unsupervised and be able to demonstrate initiative The ability to liaise with clients and staff in a professional manner Benefits A friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop Professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training Private Healthcare scheme for all Employee Assistance Programme Mix of remote and office working 35 days holiday per annum An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus An enhanced workplace pension scheme Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount And more! Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday. Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 For more information please contact Sarah on the Business Support team at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment. Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of permanent workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's and Privacy Policy which can be found at doveandhawk.co.uk

At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it's our people who make this happen. Software Developer Permanent Milton Keynes: £48,000 - £53,000 Hybrid/Smart Working Closing date: 22nd November Joining our Assessment Technology team means you'll be delivering code that impacts the lives of millions of students. On behalf a charity that invests its profits back into education. Ready for your expertise to make an impact? Learn more below. What you'll do: You'll develop and support high-quality applications to help us deliver top-tier e-Assessment software and services. Working closely with Product Owners, Scrum Master, Business Analysts, Developers and Quality Control professionals you'll use your skills to bring valuable features to life. Why you'll succeed: Proficiency in .NET, C#, and SQL, with working knowledge of development principles. Experience with Entity Framework, UI Framework (e.g., Bootstrap), REST API Development and Web Services, Front-end tools (React, Typescript), GIT Familiarity with Azure development, design patterns, unit testing (NUnit, XUnit, MS Test), and mocking frameworks (Moq, Rhino Mocks). Experience delivering code within Agile frameworks, with confidence in Scrum events. What's in it for you: At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes: Balance your 35-hour workweek with flexible hours and smart working tools for office and home. Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing incrementally to 30 days after five years, plus up to an additional 4 discretionary days over Christmas and New Year. Take 5 additional paid days to participate in volunteering activities that are close to your heart. Access private medical insurance from day one, covering new and pre-existing conditions. Benefit from our Ride-to-Work scheme, gym access or discounts, Headspace app, and an employee assistance programme. Receive up to 11.5% employer pension contributions with various options through salary sacrifice. Opt for our electric vehicle scheme which includes the car, insurance, MOT, service, and breakdown cover. What next? If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response! We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early. AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. #PRO23 Recruitment Agencies We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees. Full Job Description Summary Purpose: The Software Developer is responsible for developing, building, and supporting applications that enable AQA to offer the very best in e-Assessment software and services. They have specialist knowledge of developing in Microsoft .NET with Azure and SQL Server and will have skills in delivering both windows and web-based applications. They need to be innovators and great problem solvers who thrive within a strong team culture. As part of our continuous improvement program Software Developers will suggest system and process improvements, whilst taking a risk-based approach to system changes in an ITIL environment.Job title: Software Developer Business Area: Assessment Technology - Scanning & Marking (Milton Keynes) Department: Assessment Technology Purpose: The Software Developer is responsible for developing, building, and supporting applications that enable AQA to offer the very best in e-Assessment software and services. They have specialist knowledge of developing in Microsoft .NET with Azure and SQL Server and will have skills in delivering both windows and web-based applications. They need to be innovators and great problem solvers who thrive within a strong team culture. As part of our continuous improvement program Software Developers will suggest system and process improvements, whilst taking a risk-based approach to system changes in an ITIL environment. Landscape: The Assessment Technology group reports directly into the Chief Executive Officer. The group operates in close partnership with the Enterprise Technology and Central Hubs departments The Assessment Technology group is responsible for the operational systems that deliver millions of GCSE and A-level results annually. It includes the technology for assessment design and production, and the full lifecycle of exams series delivery from entry to post-results services. Given the seasonal nature and criticality of the Summer exams series, the role will be required to provide hands-on technical expertise through critical issues during the Summer series which may require some unsociable hours. The Software Developer works within a delivery team using an Agile approach to development. The team consists of a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Business Analysts, Developers and Quality Control resources. Together they are responsible for the delivery of features from a prioritised product backlog. Activities: Software Development Maintain specialist knowledge with the Microsoft .Net technology stack. Be responsible for the development and delivery of the project sprint goals through effective breakdown of tasks, estimates and timely updates in Azure DevOps Work with Business Analysts, Architects and QC together with own initiative to produce quality code with good unit test coverage. Complete all changes identified at code review or Functional testing, first time. Take ownership of defects in coded areas and resolve these before Sprint completion Participate in SCRUMs, Retrospectives and Peer reviews Demonstrate a pro-active approach to communication within the team including any impediments to be escalated to the Scrum Master. Support production use of systems through customer fixes, including on-call and some out of hours support. Quality framework Adhere to documented company and departmental qualit