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Probate Team Leader
£32,000 - £40,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours, or part time 22.5 hours available
Bristol and Sheffield - We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between working from home and 3 days a week in either of our office locations.

We're looking for a legal manager to join our probate operations team.

In this role you'll coach, mentor, and develop your team to deliver quality legal advice, strong case progression and great client service. You won't need to source your own work, or bring a following of clients with you. And you'll be joining a fast growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our clients.

What you'll do

* lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver performance targets
* take responsibility for all line management duties for your team
* drive and improve the quality of all legal work carried out within the team, providing legal and technical audit support to case managers
* champion client focus and the delivery of outstanding service
* identify areas for continuous improvement and help to positively implement change in the team and the wider department

This role would suit people who have

* excellent technical probate knowledge with the ability to understand legal issues and resolve them through expert support
* the ability to support, mentor and develop colleagues to improve their performance
* a passion for delivering outstanding client service
* strong analytical skills with the ability to use management information (MI) effectively

Why Co-op?

Our legal team is the number one market leader in probate. Here you'll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you'll help us to realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world.
You'll also get a package that includes:

* an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
* coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

With over 2,500 professionals employed across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, my client is a truly global company who currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal compliance professional to join their Leeds office as a Compliance Analyst.

This role will involve the successful candidate reviewing client files under the supervision and direction of an experienced management team in relation to businesses operating within the Cayman and British Virgin Island jurisdictions and ensuring that legislation is being complied with at all times. Although candidates with experience working on matters within these jurisdictions would be of extreme interest to my client, it is not an absolutely essential criterion and my client is very interested in junior candidates in the KYC/AML profession.

The attributes and skills that my client is looking for from candidates for this role include:

* A good and advanced understanding of KYC and AML regulatory obligations;
* An ability to be adaptable and work towards multiple deadlines;
* Being comfortable working under minimal supervision (further support will, however, be available as and where required);
* Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills; and
* A real and demonstrable enthusiasm for a career in compliance.

My client would expect the successful candidate to attend its Leeds office 2-3 times a week (located approximately 3-5 minutes' walk away from Leeds Train Station). There are some great benefits associated with working for my client, some of which include comprehensive health coverage, life and travel insurance, further educational assistance / professional development and access to savings and/or pension plans.

If this role sounds perfect for you, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a dynamic and supportive law firm? My client is seeking a dedicated Legal Cashier to join their team and play an essential part in the day-to-day operations.

This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a well-respected firm while building valuable relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily bank reconciliations with precision and accuracy.
• Facilitate payments via CHAPS, BACS, and foreign payment systems.
• Ensure client funds are allocated correctly and promptly.
• Handle billing and bank deposits.
• Build rapport with clients both in person and over the phone.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address inquiries.
• Support and contribute to a safe and positive work environment.
• Assist in enhancing office processes and procedures.
• Undertake any other tasks as required by the firm to ensure smooth operations.

Essential

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with a keen eye for accuracy.
• A collaborative team player with a professional approach to relationship building.
• Familiarity with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and experience using Legal Accounts software.
• Previous experience as a cashier in a legal or solicitor's office.

If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and have a passion for the legal field, we'd love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Personnel Security Program includes the processes of initiating, reviewing, and approving background cases for release to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in compliance with policies relating to completion of suitability investigations for Federal employees and others requiring background investigations for non-sensitive and public trust positions. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors. Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the NATIONAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC)..
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results. Reports are produced on a regular basis (weekly) to keep top level management apprised of the status of the Suitability/Security Program and for performance management/performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-NBIS within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Takes and transmits electronic fingerprints for appointees or when the FBI returns fingerprints unclassifiable for various reasons. Only in rare instances when there is machine malfunction, manually takes fingerprints for the purpose of background investigations from OPM.
• Enters appropriate data in required databases related to an appointee's suitability from a wide variety of sources, i.e., fingerprint/badge log, notification(s) of investigation(s) scheduled by OPM, requests by OPM for additional information, receipt/disposition of results of both Special Agreement Checks (SAC's) and National Agency Check with Inquiry (Tl's) or higher, to include interim reports or pending completion reports, assignment for adjudication and final disposition of the investigation. As appropriate, logs and tracks the status of suitability issues referred by the Personnel Security Specialist for OPM adjudication.
• Assists in the execution of personnel security-related functions as they relate to VA Subjects in Veterans Affairs Centralized Adjudication and Background Investigation System (VA-CABS). Has basic knowledge of the application and training on using VA-CABS.
• Support the programming of PIV cards after being manufactured. Perform minor PIV troubleshooting of the PIV System during malfunctions and resolve system issues.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card, a standardized identification badge designed to increase security related with physical access to Federal facilities and networks and logical access to computer systems. PIV cards will be issued to current and new employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers who require access to VA­ controlled facilities and/or information systems.
• Accomplishes special projects in relation to the PIV Program. Uses appropriate approaches to perform a variety of duties related to special projects involving issues of a sensitive nature. Conducts research and compiles data from diverse sources, assembles information and develops reports or presentations.
• Maintains proficiency in the VA PIV Portal to create and issue PIV cards, capture biometrics, troubleshoot card and pin issues, and perform all aspects of card lifecycle management.
• Assists with the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Program in performing functions associated with the daily operations to include performing registrar and/or issuer duties and training sponsors on their roles and responsibilities.

Customer Service Agent - Animal Plant Health Agency

Location: York, YO1 7PR

Pay: 12.33 per hour

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37-40 hours a week, you will need be available between 06:00am - Midnight (Monday-Sunday) You will work on a shift pattern for this role

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

The Centre for International Trade is part of APHA's Customer Service Centre Network across the UK and is responsible for a wide variety of work areas to allow the import and export of live animals, plants, animal products and plant products to the EU and third countries.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Responsibilities?

You will be working in a friendly and supportive team in a fast paced, reactive and varied role. You will need to have good IT and organisation skills and the flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the situation demands.

The position is customer facing and will suit those who have an ability to communicate well to a diverse group of customers. You will be engaging with a broad range of partners and forming relationships with colleagues.

The Centre for International Trade are responsible for completing inspections in relation to the import of controlled plant materials coming into England and Wales. We also issue export certificates for a number of materials including plant products, seeds, and potatoes and ensure they are free from pests and disease to allow our customers to export their products, protecting the food chain.
Examples of the type of work you will be doing:

• Producing Export Certificates for plants and plant products
• Completing document checks on consignments of plant imports
• Providing advice to customers who want to import or export plants or plant products, so they remain compliant with the UK's biosecurity standards
• Coordinating physical inspections of goods for import and export

• Answering telephone and email queries and following up enquiries which cannot be immediately resolved.
• Assisting stakeholders with billing enquiries and resolving invoicing errors
• Provide classification of potatoes produced and marketed in England and Wales assuring that seed potatoes meet specified minimum health and quality standards.
• Register and authorise professional operators to produce UK plant passports for the purpose of tracing the movement of plants within the UK
• Authorising the import, movement and storage of prohibited material for specific purposes such as scientific research and educational purposes.

Please note: During the first four weeks you will be asked to attend site for 100% of your time and will standard 9-5 hours for this. After that point you will move onto your shift pattern. Some shift patterns may be eligible for a 12.5% shift allowance. When joining us, we will discuss your working hours with you. If your shifts are outside the core office hours, you will be working from home.

What's in this for you?

During their first week, all successful candidates will attend an induction course at one of our offices, to gain an understanding in working at APHA, as well as an extensive programme of training and support.

Applying for a customer service role with the Animal and Plant Health Agency offers a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding both animal and plant health, crucial for environmental sustainability and public health. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, providing guidance, and fostering positive relationships. With a focus on service excellence, this role enables you to make a tangible difference while developing invaluable communication and problem-solving skills in a dynamic and meaningful context.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

We're looking for a professional and driven individual to take on the role of Legal Cashier to join a dedicated accounts team in the heart of Huddersfield! In this role you will have the opportunity to grow and develop around experienced individuals and utilise their training programme to progress your career!

You will be expected to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial tasks in accordance with the firm's policies and the SRA Accounts Rules, provide an effective, responsive, and approachable finance service to the wider business.

Day to day you will be required to maintain accurate and timely accounting records, ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, reconcile bank accounts on a daily and monthly basis, verify and process conveyancing completions, liaise with colleagues and external suppliers/contacts to resolve queries and do routine administrative tasks and any other duties that are deemed reasonable and appropriate by the Head of Finance.

If this like a role that would suit you, you would need the following to be considered.

• Previous experience of working within a law firm accounts team.
• Knowledge and experience of SRA Accounts Rules would be preferred.
• Proven IT skills, in particular experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience of using a specialist accounting system (with experience of P4W/TFB would be preferred).
• Numerate, accurate, organised and methodical.
• Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential and discreet manner.

• Strong commitment to providing a friendly and helpful service and positively contributing to the culture of the firm.
• Have a professional approach to your day-to-day work life.
• Strong phone etiquette and excellent communication skills.

Job specifications:

• £23,000 - £24,000
• Part time 20 hours (afternoons preferred)
• ASAP start date
• Training provided
• Easy access to public transport (bus station and train station)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.