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Permanent Recruitment Consultant
- TypePermanent
- Salary£26k - 28k per year + Uncapped Commission (OTE Year One £40,000 - 80,000+)
- LocationGreater London
Why join Spencer Ogden?Spencer Ogden is one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK working towards creating careers to power a sustainable future. Over the years, we have been recognised for numerous global awards including, most recently, the Best and Brightest in Wellness, and the 2022 Sustainability award. We pride ourselves on organic growth, and by combining our world-class Learning & Development programmes with the right people, we've seen great success with over 70% of our senior leaders starting their careers as Trainee Consultants. Want to join now?!Established in 2010, we have grown exponentially, with 14 offices globally, and over 450 employees worldwide. We are industry-leading Recruitment Specialists within the Renewables, Built Environment, and Power sectors. Our diverse and award-winning company culture ensures that everyone experiences a collaborative, fun, professional, and fast-paced working environment. Adding to the excitement, we're moving to a brand-new office to help facilitate our growth throughout 2023.There is no secret to our success; it is down to our people.The RoleAs a Permanent Recruitment Consultant in London, your role is to maintain, identify, pitch, and develop exceptional client (businesses), and candidate relationships within a very lucrative market.Sourcing highly skilled candidates is in our DNA, and providing a quality service through headhunting, interviewing, and being the go-to-Consultant is our mission. As you'll know coming from recruitment, the role is fast-paced providing you with a variety of opportunities, daily.You'll also be: Networking, and developing new business relationshipsPitching Spencer Ogden's services to potential clientsCandidate sourcing via industry-specific job boardsCandidate screening by phone, video, or in-personAchieving set targets and working to deadlines on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis About You Proven experience and success in permanent recruitmentIdeally a similar sector: Renewables, Built Environment, Infrastructure (not essential)A proven track record of demonstrating resilienceEagerness to learn and the ability to implement feedback through trainingFinancially motivatedEntrepreneurial mindsetStrong verbal and written communicationMust hold permanent working rights in the UK upon application What You'll Get A competitive base salary + uncapped commission + benefitsEarn up to 40% of your billings, with no threshold in your first year!Annual leave + the week of Christmas paid off + 5 paid sick/mental health days + birthdays off + 4 volunteer days of choiceDiscounted health club membershipClassPass discountFlexi-hours and a work-from-home policy, once passed probationCorporate reward discounts with PerkboxFriday 3 PM finishFrom day one, you'll receive award-winning training and developmentFast career progression with the opportunity of company shares once reached Team LeaderMonthly, Quarterly lunch clubs, and annual incentive Trips to Vegas, Miami, Marrakesh, and soon-to-be South Africa, to name a fewMany more! Our Recruitment Process ApplicationComplete your Online AssessmentTalent screen or an on-demand video callHiring Manager InterviewOffer and AcceptanceHR onboarding and welcome to Spencer Ogden! Hit apply now!Please note, due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not heard from us within one week, it is likely that your application is unsuccessful.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with @spencerogden_emea & #LifeatSO
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Bids & Tenders Manager
- TypePermanent
- Salary£60k per year + 10% Bonus
- LocationGreater London
We have an exciting, newly created opportunity for an experienced Bid's professional who'd like to progress their career in a fast-paced, progressive, and rewarding renewable energy and infrastructure industry.Reporting to the Group Head of Marketing, the role of Bids & Tenders Manager encompasses responsibility for Spencer Ogden's Bids processes, globally.Who are we?Spencer Ogden is an award-winning global energy and infrastructure sales company, specialising in people. Our diverse and award-winning company culture ensures that everyone experiences a fast-paced, professional, and collaborative working environment. Established in 2010, 14 offices worldwide, 450+ employees, and backed by a private equity firm.Technical Responsibilities Coordinate, prepare and compile bid submission documents in relation to tendering/bidding activities, tender questionnaires and pre-qualificationsReview incoming bid opportunities and evaluate the suitability of the opportunity for the businessVet incoming bids and tenders and note down tender due date, project start and end date, tender submission instructions/requirement, and mode of submissionCollate tender information and references from various sources such as online search engines, industry and market intelligence data, etc., which are needed for submissionMonitor and ensure that tender submission due dates are strictly adhered to, including the checking, binding, packing, and preparation of outgoing submissionsEnsure that tender submissions are professionally produced, standardised, and in line with customer requirements Commercial Assist sales teams in cultivating good relationship with existing and potential associates/customersBuild strong relationships with senior business leaders to ensure that they understand and trust the bid processCoordination of remote teams globally - each bid has director, manager and consultant involvement - in addition to the legal and finance teams to ensure complianceGuiding less experienced consultants through the bid process while ensuring relevant sign offs are obtained at relevant stage gates throughout the processWorking closely with compliance on legal reviews of all bids to ensure responses are submitted in line with company contractual policyReporting to the Global Head of Marketing and by extension our Board,on a regular basis on current activity and win ratesTracking all bids globally and monitoring spend post awardManagement of company profiles on supplier management portals such as ISNetworld, Achilles FPAL and UVDBCoordinate customer's bid requirements within the various departments such as Sales, Finance, CCS, Legal, HSE, etc., collate and compile all queries and requests for additional information for communication to customersEstablishment of a formal bid process which has been implemented globally Marketing Liaise and provide a conduit between the wider Marketing team, Sales and our target client population to ensure that our Value Proposition remains clear, consistent and focussedCollaborate with internal content writers and designer on ways to improve the professionalism and visual appeal of our bid templates What You'll Bring to SO Preferably, experience as a Bid Manager within the recruitment or sales sectorGlobal experience within BidsPrevious management as this you will eventually manageStrong organisational skillsCommercial acumenApproachable and confident - no ego's! Some of the Perks A competitive base salary + 10% bonusAnnual leave + the week of Christmas paid off + 5 paid sick/mental health days + birthdays off + 4 volunteer days of choiceAdditional day off for every year of service up to 5 yearsDress for your day - casual or smart... you decide for your day aheadFlexible working hours, and a hybrid working modelDiscounted gym membership at FitnessFirst and ClassPassCorporate discount scheme with PerkboxCycle to work scheme'EAP (Employee Assistant Programme)' - We care about your wellness!Company pension contribution, and life/critical illness cover Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to stay up to date with #LifeatSO
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Digital Learning Assistant
- TypePermanent
- Salary£30k per year + 10% bonus
- LocationGreater London
We are so excited to be hiring a Digital Learning Assistant here in London! The role will assist in the management of technical training programmes including both distance and in-class Web-based training programmes and courses. They will also be expected to help create some of the learning assets as and when required.The 'Why'Learning & Development (L&D) is integral to the success of our organisation. Our L&D professionals focus on both team and personal development, supporting both the organisation and the individuals in it in achieving their ambitions. As part of our strategy to invest in developing internal talent, the team also provide leadership and management development, coaching, and the opportunity to study for professional qualifications.Joining our global team you will primarily work with the Group Head of Digital Learning, Group System Training Consultant and Regional L&D Team Leads as well as supporting the running of our monthly induction schedule.Your role will be to support the successful running and implementation of various programmes across the Consulting function, including onboarding programmes and various development programmes. You will keep track of all L&D actions, competency assessments and accredidation frameworks. You will also be required to manage / update our Learning Management System in line with these measures and to support our digital strategy through content design and creation.You will have the opportunity to make this role your own.Your Responsibilities Support operations in learning management systems, including account provisioning and access, and user permissionsManage the Event Management system to roll out training strategies and scheduling of training within their regions and within appointed timeframesSupport team members who have software-related questions or issues in the learning management systemRegularly compile, review, and process course enrolment data for students and track result of attainmentWork closely with Group head of Digital Learning to ensure course catalogues etc have been created and managedTake responsibility for the Online Academy Competency and Accredidation ProcessesDeliver certificates out to participators for attainment of a courseFacilitate in end user training of our Learning Management System applicationSupport online, hybrid, and blended instruction approach to course contentCreate elearning assets and materials with guidance from group head of digital learning and group systems training consultantEstablish a distinctive customer service support company wideInform managers of training standards, outstanding courses and help facilitate them to plan restorative actionAssist L&D team in understanding the process of the policy and methods on managing course administration on the learning management systemConduct surveys and follow an evaluation scheme to identify areas where course improvements can be madeAssist supervisors and managers in working with the learning management system reporting toolAudit and monitor data integrity within our Learning Management SystemManage any technical issues with the learning management with the software provider and keep supervisor informedMaintain professional working relationships with Learning Management System vendor What You'll Have A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role would be desiredExperience working with Learning Management Systems, experience with e-learning concepts and tools and instructional design knowledge are desired, but not essential, training will be providedHands-on knowledge of authoring technologies including Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360 and Camtasia would be desirable, but not essential, training will be providedExperience with Photoshop would be a bonus What's in it for you? A competitive base salary + bi-annual bonusAnnual leave + the week of Christmas paid off + 5 paid sick/mental health days + birthdays offDiscounted gym membershipFlexible work from home policy once passed probation (two to three days per week)Friday 3 PM finishAward-winning training and development - driven by youVolunteer time off of your choice - 4 days per yearMany more! Hit apply now!Please note, due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not heard from us within one week, it is likely that your application is unsuccessful.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with @spencerogden_emea & #LifeatSO
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Legal Advisor
- TypePermanent
- Salary£35k - 40k per year + 10% Bonus
- LocationGlasgow
Why join Spencer Ogden? Winners of The Best and Brightest in Wellness 2021 for delivering excellence in health awareness, The 2022 Sustainability Award, as well as being recognised as one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK.Established in 2010, we have grown exponentially, with 14 offices globally, and over 450 employees worldwide. We are industry-leading Recruitment Specialists within the Renewables, Built Environment, and Power sectors. Our diverse and award-winning company culture ensures that everyone experiences a collaborative, fun, professional, and fast-paced working environment. There is no secret to our success; it is down to our people.The RoleReporting to the Head of Legal / Legal Department, the successful Legal Advisor will be responsible for managing contractual reviews, daily.In addition, other responsibilities include: Providing legal advice and assistance across the regionAdvise on business risk and propose mitigation steps whilst supporting business growth plansHelp to drive delivery of the legal functional and group objectivesChampion best practice ensuring recruitment practices and procedures exceed minimum standardsDevelop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external contacts to drive compliant operations Commercial Contracts/Agreements Review and advise the business on terms of business, highlighting risks by reference to the group's risk frameworkOffer alternatives or additions to complex contracts whilst maintaining commercial integrityDraw up complex contract templates for the use of the administration teamDrawing up varying legal agreements for the regionAssist in the negotiation of contracts by negotiating directly with clients and suppliers, as requiredImplementing and advising on the group's risk framework (authority matrix)Advise subordinates/consultants/managers on best practice issuesAct as a figurehead for Best Practice internally, ensuring that all consultants that join the business are fully aware on internal practices and the service the team offers.Involved were necessary for speaking directly with clients and negotiating more complex elements of commercial terms (Liabilities, warranties)Act as a support to operations/mobility for drawing up internal terms/contracts Compliance Projects Implement compliance rules for doing business in each territory in which the group operates. Monitor compliance with and exceptions to those rules.Assist in the evolution and maintenance of the group's compliance programme to ensure appropriate controls are in place covering such areas as anti-bribery and compliance, sanctions, money laundering, tax compliance, etcAssist in ensuring that all businesses are compliant with country-specific data protection lawsAssist in the production of reports on key legal and compliance KPIs demonstrating functional effectiveness and value.Horizon watch to ensure legal changes and developments in which the group operates in are anticipated and acted uponInvolvement in any strategic legal/compliance project, as required Commercial Legislation As directed by the Head of Legal, provide support to Finance and Sales in recovering aged or problem debt as well as identified backdoor fees through available legal mechanisms. Employment As directed by the Head of Legal, provide legal support in relation to employment-related projects and/or matters. Training & Awareness Preparing and delivering legal training presentations and training and coaching sales staff on legal and compliance processesHorizon watch to ensure legal changes and developments in which the group operates in are anticipated and acted upon About You Educated to degree level or equivalent in a legal/business discipline and/or proven experience in a similar legal/commercial rolePrevious knowledge of reviewing different contract legal/commercial termsExperience in undertaking legal, commercial & contractual reviews and the preparation of contractual summariesExperience in negotiating contracts terms to successful close outA high level of legal/commercial awareness including knowledge of current contract legislationExcellent communication skillsAbility to thrive in a highly pressurised and driven environmentAbility to think ahead, foresee potential problems and identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issuesMust hold permanent working rights in the UK upon application What You'll Get A competitive base salary + 10% bi-annual bonusAnnual leave + the week of Christmas paid off + 5 paid sick/mental health days + birthdays off + 4 volunteer days of choiceDiscounted health club membershipFlexi-hours and a work-from-home policyCorporate reward discounts with PerkboxFriday 3 PM finishMany more! Our Recruitment Process ApplicationComplete your online assessmentTalent screen or an on-demand video callFinal interviewOffer and acceptanceHR onboarding and welcome to Spencer Ogden! Hit apply now! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with @spencerogden_emea & #LifeatSO
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- TypePermanent
- Salary£24k per year + Uncapped Commission
- LocationCity of London
Why join Spencer Ogden?Spencer Ogden is one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK working towards creating careers to power a sustainable future. Over the years, we have been recognised for numerous global awards including, most recently, the Best and Brightest in Wellness 2021 and the 2022 Sustainability award. We pride ourselves on organic growth, and by combining our world-class Learning & Development programmes with the right people, we've seen great success with over 70% of our senior leaders starting their careers as Trainee Consultants. Want to join now?!Established in 2010, we have grown exponentially, with 14 offices globally, and over 450 employees worldwide. We are industry-leading Recruitment Sales Specialists within the Renewables, Built Environment, and Power sectors. Our diverse and award-winning company culture ensures that everyone experiences a collaborative, fun, professional, and fast-paced working environment.There is no secret to our success; it is down to our people.The RoleAs a Trainee Consultant in London, you're role is to identify, pitch, and develop exceptional client (business), and candidate relationships within a competitive market. Sourcing highly skilled candidates is in our DNA, and providing a quality service by headhunting, interviewing, and being the go-to-Consultant is our mission. The role is fast-paced, providing a variety of opportunities daily.You'll also be: Networking, and developing new business relationshipsPitching Spencer Ogden's services to potential clientsCandidate sourcing via industry specific job boardsCandidate screening by phone, video, or in-personAchieving set targets and working to deadlines on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis About You Graduate, or a graduate-calibre candidateProven track record of demonstrating resilienceEagerness to learn and the ability to implement feedback through trainingFinancially motivatedEntrepreneurial mindsetStrong verbal and written communicationMust hold permanent working rights in the UK upon application What You'll Get A competitive base salary + uncapped commission + benefitsEarn up to 40% of your billings, with no threshold in your first year!Annual leave + the week of Christmas paid off + 5 paid sick/mental health days + birthdays off + 4 volunteer days of choiceDiscounted health club membershipClassPass discountFlexi-hours and a work-from-home policy, once passed probationCorporate reward discounts with PerkboxFriday 3 PM finishAward-winning training and development programme from day oneFast career progression with the opportunity of company shares once reached Team LeaderAnnual Incentive Trips to America, South Africa, Europe, to name a fewMonthly Lunch ClubQuarterly Incentives & TargetsMany more! Our Recruitment Process ApplicationComplete your online assessmentTalent screen or an on-demand video callAssessment morning and final interviewOffer and acceptanceHR onboarding and welcome to Spencer Ogden! Hit apply now!Please note, due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not heard from us within one week, it is likely that your application is unsuccessful.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with @spencerogden_emea & #LifeatSO
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Credit Controller
- TypePermanent
- Salary£30k - 32k per year + Bi-annual Bonus
- LocationGreater London
Love finance? Have Credit Control experience? If so, look no further!Spencer Ogden is hiring a Credit Controller to join our collaborative, forward-thinking, and successful Finance team.Reporting into the Group Credit Manager, the successful candidate must be highly confident, articulate and happy to collaborate with others. In addition, possess excellent communications and inter-personal skills at all levels.Job Purpose To Manage all client account's appearing on the individual Sales ledger and recover cash for Invoices due within agreed payment terms.To facilitate a high level of cash-flow and minimize levels of overdue debt and risk Main Responsibilities Ensuring that appropriate client contact is made via telephone, email and letter at the earliest possible stage, to chase overdue debts, in accordance to credit control timescales and policy, making sure that ALL clients are serviced within any given time periodEnsuring all client comments/responses are updated onto Credit System in a timely manner recording current actionsBuilding relationships with Internal and external clients (Sales/Compliance/Support Staff, Customers, etc)Ensuring that personal and group collection targets are met or exceeded, on a monthly basis including Half Year & Year end targets set for your specific section of accountsDealing with queries from your own responsible portfolio of clients, liaising with consultants/managers/directors and clients in a specified timescale to resolve queries as and when they ariseMonthly debtor reporting to Americas MD and Senior Management teamEscalating all Client accounts to the Group Credit Manager for referral of legal actionUndertaking Debt Review meetings with Group Credit Manager and Management team to discuss client matters and issues which prevent settlements, and also track cash collection targetsRaising the appropriate forms for Refunds/Write Off's/Adjustments prior to Month end, attaching supporting documentationIssuing reminder letters and statements on a monthly basis and when requested by clientsSupporting the Group Credit Manager and US Financial controller with Audit requirements, providing essential documentation as requestedOther Ad-hoc duties, as requested by Group Credit ManagerYou will work as a member of the local Financial Accounting team and as such will have interaction with Sales/Compliance/Back Office Departments throughout the Group What you will bring to SO Extensive credit control experience is essential, preferable at supervisor / manager levelA Professional, hardworking self-starter, who understands the commercial and financial aspect of Spencer Ogden and the Industry itselfSomeone who can support their team members and the business as a wholeA team player who can also work on their own initiativeExperience adhering to set deadlinesInternal and external stakeholder management Our Recruitment Process Apply onlineComplete online assessmentPhone InterviewHiring Manager interviewOffer & AcceptanceWelcome to SO!