Average Specialist salary in the UK

Drama Specialist / Crewe / ASAP Start / Fixed-Term ContractAre you a Drama Specialist seeking flexibility in your routine with a part-time role?Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established secondary school in the Cheshire East area, towards the Crewe area (easily accessible from areas like Sandbach and Congleton), who are looking to appoint a Drama Specialist to join their team.This is a part-time role on a 2-week timetable, making it a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and adaptable teacher seeking flexibility with an immediate start, structured as follows:Week 1: Tuesday & ThursdayWeek 2: Monday, Wednesday & FridayThe Role:General cover across a range of subjectsDelivering Drama to Key Stage 3Supporting students in maintaining a positive and engaging learning environmentFollowing school policies and ensuring continuity of learningThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:Experience teaching Drama at primarily KS3 levelOpen to delivering general cover when requiredStrong classroom management skillsA flexible and proactive approach to cover teachingA genuine passion for education and supporting student progressWhat's on Offer:Competitive daily rates: £110-£200 (dependent on experience), paid weeklySimple, user-friendly online timesheets24/7 support from dedicated education consultantsConsultants who know their schools - no guessing gamesAccess to future roles that suit you: day-to-day, short-term, long-term, or permanentIf you're a confident and enthusiastic Drama Specialist ready to step into a varied and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!Apply now and we'll get in touch to discuss the next steps with you!

Job title: Completion SpecialistLocation: RemoteSalary: Up to £40,000Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pmBenefits:25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; increasing by 1 day per year worked, up to a maximum 30 daysOption to buy/sell up to 3 days' holidayDeath in Service at 4 x salary (from day one of employment)5-year, 10-year and 15-year excellent service awardsCar parking (limited onsite or, if offsite, cost of parking refunded)Employee Assistance ProgrammeActive charity support (non-mandatory)Monthly mindfulness sessionsComplimentary Christmas/summer parties/Team evenings and social events Company BBQs on HQ sun terraceDaily fruit bowl, healthy snacks, and coffee machine/teaPaddleboards for free hire/Office table tennis.Workplace pension schemeAbout the Role of a Completion Specialist:Join a growing non-regulated bridging lender as a Completions Specialist, playing a key role within a fast-paced underwriting team. You'll take ownership of the final stages of the lending process, ensuring deals progress smoothly from credit approval through to completion. To be successful, you'll need experience in bridging completions or within a specialist lending environment, along with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Responsibilities for the position of Completion Specialist:Support the development of the completions function within the underwriting teamManage a pipeline of live cases, ensuring timely progression through to completionReview loan documentation and confirm all pre-loan enquiries (PLEs) are satisfiedLiaise with solicitors, brokers, valuers, and underwriters to resolve queries efficientlyEnsure all credit-approved terms are accurately reflected in facility letters and legal documentationOversee the completion process, including funds requests and completion statementsMaintain compliance with internal policies, procedures, and SLAsIdentify process improvements to enhance efficiency and service deliveryEscalate complex cases and risks to the Underwriting Manager where appropriateExperience required for the position of Completion Specialist:Minimum of 2 years' experience in bridging finance or specialist property lendingStrong knowledge of the full completion process and ability to interpret terms accuratelyExcellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with third parties For more information regarding the role of Completion Specialist, please contact us.Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.

The role of Pensions Specialist role will support the efficient setup and future development of HR Shared Services by delivering comprehensive LGPS pensions administration for employees, and supporting the transition of these activities into business-as-usual operations.Client DetailsOur client is a respected organisation within the business services industry. As a medium-sized company, they are dedicated to maintaining high standards of operational excellence and providing tailored solutions to meet their client's needs.DescriptionDevelop and maintain clear, documented processes and guidance for LGPS administration, including pension quotes and HR Shared Services advice, ensuring alignment with external legislation and best practiceEstablish and document an effective handover process with the LGPS provider to support the timely management of pension quotes ahead of leaving datesManage key stakeholders, providing regular updates on pensions and related processesAnalyse and interpret pension and financial data to provide clear updates to employees on their schemeProvide regular performance updates to senior management, focusing on service delivery, SLAs and employee feedbackCreate and maintain guidance and tools to support accurate calculation and payment of LGPS pension benefits, ensuring they are user-friendly and support ongoing improvementResearch and implement best practice to enhance processes, tools and training, supporting continuous improvement and long-term sustainabilityProfileA successful Pensions Specialist should have:Strong LGPS knowledge, including complex cases and end-to-end administrationExperience managing LGPS portals, case records and ensuring data accuracyAbility to analyse, interpret and present pension/financial dataExcellent attention to detail, with strong documentation and process improvement skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsCustomer-focused, with the ability to build relationships and manage expectationsTeam player with experience supporting and developing others on LGPS processesJob OfferHourly pay between £26.13 PAYE or £33.93 UMBRELLA.Hybrid working - set on-site days: Tuesday (definite) and Wednesday (preferred).Opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative team in London.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Pensions Specialist to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!