http://www.uktemps.co.uk UK Temps RSS Feed for West Midlands en http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2111 NOMINATIONS ADVICE OFFICER Location: Coventry (Central) Duration: September 2008 Rate: £12 - £14 per hour I am urgently seeking a Nominations Advice Officer to assess/interview clients under the Housing Act 1996. experience of the above and the issuing of Section 184 Decision letters is essential. You will be required to assess homeless applications and make enquiries by applying the '5' tests set out under the homeless legislation to establish what duty is owed. This is essential to the role combined with experience of assessing and arranging interim accommodation pending a decision. Identifying, arranging and offering suitable housing options in order to provide information, advice and casework assistance as appropriate to the clients needs. The role will also include managing a personal caseload, prevention of homeless work, assessments of homeless people under Part VII Housing Act 1996, including issue of formal written decision. If you meet the requirements of this post and wish to be considered, please contact Manjit Tak on 0113 3884203 or email your CV via this website. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2094 HOUSING ALLOCATIONS OFFICER Location: Coventry (Central) Duration: Sep 2008 Rate: £8.41 - £10.41 I am urgently seeking a Housing Allocations Officer responsible for allocating properties with the Choice Based Lettings system under the home-finder system and liaising with various housing associations in order to identify suitable properties for direct matches. You must demonstrate: * Ability to prioritising workload and managing allocating properties. * Good written/oral communications skills. * Previous experience of lettings/allocations. * Experience of lettings and understanding of choice based lettings is essential. * Developed communicating skills, when dealing with Housing Associations, homeless officers and clients. * Knowledge of computerised systems and microsoft office software. * Experience of arranging appointments for viewings for homeless offers. If you meet the essential requirements and are available for immediate work, please contact Manjit Tak on 0113 3884203 or email your CV via this website. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=2074 My client is looking to recruit a Management Accountant with immediate effect. The role entails the production of group financial reports, budgeting & forecasting and analysis. You will develop rolling cash flows and prepare balance sheet and document control account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Other duties will include the preparation of draft tax computations, actively manage working capital and overseeing the work of a PQ accountant on the team. Note: You will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Hudson Global Resources Limited is a global company offering the services of an employment agency to professional management executives. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1956 Head of Tax & Treasury required by UK division of international business for a newly created role. You will be responsible for a wide range of complex tax issues including minimising tax liability for major capital expenditure projects, ensuring that any commercial agreements maximise the company's tax position. You will also identify and implement tax planning opportunities, manage the business' VAT issues and coordinate the overall UK corporation tax position. In addition, you will develop the business' treasury function including cash management, raising finance and cashflow forecasting. An experienced tax professional from a large, multi-site business, you will have strong experience in all the major areas of tax. Previous treasury experience is also desirable. Note: You will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Hudson Global Resources Limited is a global company offering the services of an employment agency to professional management executives. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1934 Head of Finance required by FTSE 100 business for a critical business-partnering role challenging the effective and efficient use of the operational cost base of the business. You will act as business partner to the Operations and Sales & Marketing Senior Management Teams, providing commercial decision support, whilst also leading the 1 and 3 year planning processes. In addition, you will also be responsible for back-office operations, overseeing the month-end process and communication of results upwards. Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), you will have strong post qualification experience in a similar business partnering role, together with the ability to challenge and influence at senior management level. Previous experience of leading large finance teams is essential. Note: You will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Hudson Global Resources Limited is a global company offering the services of an employment agency to professional management executives. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1838 TOUR OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT – TEMPORARY BASIS – BASED IN BIRMINGHAM My client is a leading online, direct sell, Tour Operator who offers a wide variety of holiday itineraries. They are looking for experienced Travel Consultants, to join their growing reservations team. TOUR OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT DUTIES: * Take calls and e-mail enquiries for reservations * Creating itineraries according to clients' needs * Closing the sale and making reservations * Fulfilment of online bookings * Selling ancillary products * Shift system of 40 hours, opening times are: 0900-2100 Mon-Fri and 0900-1800 Sat & Sun. Please expect to work one weekend on, one weekend off. TOUR OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT SKILLS REQUIRED: The successful candidate will ideally have a background in either tour operations reservations or retail travel call-centre. Those candidates with retail face-to-face experience, looking to get into tour operations or online travel, may also be considered. My client is IDEALLY looking for EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE STARTERS for this role, due to the large volume of business! Candidates that have solid telesales experience, with a proven background of reaching targets in a call-centre environment may also be considered. This is a temporary role so I am looking for someone who is available to start working asap for an on going period. Permanent positions are also on offer to suitable candidates Excellent hourly rates offered http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1708 CALLING AVALIABLE SUMMER TEMPORARY STAFF FOREIGN EXCHANGE TEMPORARY STAFF REQUIRED – WEST MIDLANDS My client, a leading name in the retail travel industry is looking for candidates to work in their foreign exchange department for the Summer Period This office is based North West of Birmingham * Serving the general public with Foreign Exchange queries * Cash Handling * Banking * Ordering currency As this is a temporary role, I am looking for someone to start immediately for the Summer Period Roll will suit a student on their summer break who has some cash handling experience Excellent hourly rates offered http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1707 CALLING AVALIABLE SUMMER TEMPORARY STAFF FOREIGN EXCHANGE TEMPORARY STAFF REQUIRED – WEST MIDLANDS My client, a leading name in the retail travel industry is looking for candidates to work in their foreign exchange department for the Summer Period This office is based North West of Birmingham * Serving the general public with Foreign Exchange queries * Cash Handling * Banking * Ordering currency As this is a temporary role, I am looking for someone to start immediately for the Summer Period Roll will suit a student on their summer break who has some cash handling experience Excellent hourly rates offered http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1627 Community Mental Health Team - Newly Qualified Social Worker My client is urgently seeking a newly Qualified Social Worker to work within CMHT in the West Midlands region. As a newly Qualified Social Worker you must have proven experience of working in a Mental Health capacity. This is a full time post for 3 months initially, if this post is of interest to you then please contact Emma Bjelan on 0113 388 4207 or send a CV for consideration. Market leading rates of pay PAYE / LTD Company advice and options Loyalty & a referral bonus scheme For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1571 TOUR OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT – TEMPORARY BASIS – BASED IN BIRMINGHAM My client is a leading online, direct sell, Tour Operator who offers a wide variety of holiday itineraries. They are looking for experienced Travel Consultants, to join their growing reservations team. TOUR OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT DUTIES: * Take calls and e-mail enquiries for reservations * Creating itineraries according to clients' needs * Closing the sale and making reservations * Fulfilment of online bookings * Selling ancillary products * Shift system of 40 hours, opening times are: 0900-2100 Mon-Fri and 0900-1800 Sat & Sun. Please expect to work one weekend on, one weekend off. TOUR OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT / TRAVEL CONSULTANT SKILLS REQUIRED: The successful candidate will ideally have a background in either tour operations reservations or retail travel call-centre. Those candidates with retail face-to-face experience, looking to get into tour operations or online travel, may also be considered. My client is IDEALLY looking for EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE STARTERS for this role, due to the large volume of business! Candidates that have solid telesales experience, with a proven background of reaching targets in a call-centre environment may also be considered. This is a temporary role so I am looking for someone who is available to start working asap for an on going period. Permanent positions are also on offer to suitable candidates Excellent hourly rates offered http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1447 OPERATIONS SUPPORT ASSISTANT HH61269MT Location: Walsall Duration: 3 months Rate: £7 per hour We are seeking an experienced Operations Support Assistant to provide a range of administrative duties to support the Highways Maintenance Operations: * Collation of Highways Maintenance job/works data. * Ensure completion of works' documentation and submission within specified timescales. * Use various computer application software including Microsoft Office, PlanWeb, Streetworks Wizard etc (training will be given in the technical systems where required however familiarity with MS office will be assumed). * Collate information on Fixed Penalty Notices statistics for management, and assist in the monitoring of appropriate performance indicators. * Liaise with colleagues to ensure timely receipt of job/work instructions and then distribute to appropriate operatives. * To assist in the collation of daily and weekly timesheets, annual leave and sickness records. Essential requirements for the role: * Ability to work to deadlines. * Good working knowledge of computer applications and systems. * A good working knowledge of admin and support functions to include some financial processes eg invoicing. * Excellent keyboard skills. If you meet the essential requirements and wish to be considered, please contact Manjit Tak on 0113 3884203 or email your CV via this website. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1336 Approved Social Worker to work in the Adults Mental Health team in the Midlands region. To provide a social work service to the client group. Responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments, the purchase of agreed packages of care, and the monitoring of service contracts in partnership with the client group and agencies and health professionals. Responsible for the provision of casework and other social work services. This is a full time ongoing post. If this is of interest to you then please contact Emma Bjelan on 0113 388 4207 or send an up to date CV for consideration. Excellent hourly rate + Benefits For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=1304 TEMPORARY ADMIN ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR THIS INDEPENDENT BUSINESS TRAVEL AGENCY BASED IN THE MIDLANDS My client based North of Birmingham, an independent Business Travel agency is seeking an experienced administrator to work on an on going temporary basis The role, working from Monday through to Friday is to work within a team of 3 consultants as is to help clear a credit card/statement backlog. This company only look after one client and they have a number of credit cards in place where the client charges there travel needs. I need someone who has previous experience in dealing with credit card queries. You will be required to contact hotels, airlines etc to gain outstanding/relevant information regarding the transactions and to help solve the issues and queries Candidates do not need to have worked in travel before BUT must have previous admin experience I need candidates who are available to start this temporary role asap for an on going period Excellent hourly rates offered