What we do

Directions Recruitment is a privately owned independent recruitment company.&nbsp;
We are owner managed, with the ability to adapt to change rapidly without the strings of bureaucracy holding us back.
The majority of employers who sample our services become long-term clients, and use our agency as their first port-of-call for their recruitment needs.
60% of our candidates come into our office on the recommendation of those we have successfully found employment for; we provide an excellent level of service for candidates, and an open and welcoming environment.
Every day we are extending our base of temporary, permanent and contract office staff throughout our growing catchment area in West London, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Please refer to our website for further details:&nbsp;
www.directions-recruitment.co.uk
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Location: Uxbridge 37 days' annual leave public/bank holidays Post Type: Full Time We are seeking a highly organised, IT literate and pro-active individual to manage busy Examinations department, working across there Group You would be responsible for all examinations activity across the Group including set up, recording and detailed analysis whilst ensuring compliance with JCQ/awarding body regulations. You will be involved in the creation and implementation of effective business processes, the production of management information and ensure effective working practices, including the deployment of new technology and processes. You will need to be highly organised, with strong communication and IT skills, strong attention to detail and have experience of leading/supervising a team in a busy office-based environment. You will have significant experience of working with a large information database and reporting using MS Excel. Experience of organising and running examinations and a knowledge of examining bodies. of Post: Examinations Manager Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year MAIN SCOPE OF POST: Responsible for the management of the Examinations department centres. DUTIES: To make a significant and informed contribution to the departmental strategy, highlighting key areas or processes that fit in with college objectives, and be able to deliver a team plan that aligns with these strategies. 2. To manage the Examinations team to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the s examination administration and recording and reporting of student achievement information. To be responsible for the implementation of a college-wide policy on the recording of examinations on the MIS package. To be responsible for the defining/updating and implementation of business processes within the key areas of responsibility. To define data input protocols/validation exercises in relation to examinations data to ensure accuracy/consistency. Keep up to date with developments in IT technologies, investigating and proposing changes to systems, and working practices to utilise new technology to ensure continuous improvements. To work closely with the departmental Managers to ensure performance data is an accurate reflection of curriculum area or funding type delivery. To establish strong working relationships with Assistant Principals and Heads of Schools/Service. 9. To be proactive in developing and maintaining reliable management information. To maintain and analyse retention and achievement data using Pro-Achieve/result files. Responsible for maintaining documentation and training guides. To understand the meaning and purpose of data and check all reports for reasonableness To lead in defining and updating critical business processes. To define data input protocols to ensure consistency. To define validation exercises in relation to data. To liaise with Systems Support, to maximise the benefit and potential of MIS. To be an active member in the Software House user groups. To establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders. To ensure full compliance with audit regulations and to liaise with auditors to ensure sound management of the audit process. To assist with the preparations of all funding returns. Ensure the key functions are compliant with GDPR requirements

Examinations Officer

Administrator - 36 hours per week, term time only Location: Uxbridge Salary: 36 hours per week, term time only Post Type: Full Time Term Time We require a well organised, flexible and proactive individual to provide comprehensive administrative support. You will undertake a wide range of administrative duties including producing correspondence and reports, assisting in arranging class cover, diary management and communicating effectively with students and staff across the school You should have a minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience, preferably gained in the education sector. You should also have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, and will have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and experience of using IT systems/databases. You will be a good team player, able to work flexibly and on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested i will send you the full job spec but your cv would need to be a good match Please email me only if your interested and I will get back to you over the weekend

School Administrator Term time

As an Analytical Administrator/Project Support, you will work closely with both Sales and Marketing, playing a pivotal role in a project support function. your cv needs to show you are analytical as well as a good administrator and ideally have worked in FMCG environment Please email me only if you are interested with a copy of your latest cv the role is Hybrid based 2 days min in office and is based in chalfont st peter near Gerrards cross about 15 minutes walk from Gerrards cross station but if dirve loads of parking Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with brand marketing on packagings and visualizations for product launches. Providing administrative support to the sales team and assisting with reporting and analysis. Utilizing various internal software platforms for data management and analysis. Liaising with grocery retailers to ensure seamless product rollouts. Engaging key stakeholders and holding them accountable for project deliverables. Managing lead times for product and packaging development, aligning with business expectations. Providing influence within cross-functional project teams. Proactively identifying and addressing deviations from project plans. Qualifications: Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and Excel. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Prior experience in FMCG or related industries is advantageous

Analytical Administrator/Project Support

We are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager for a Facilities Company. Must come from a similar Industry background this is a must. Understand the Bid process lots of exposure to sales This is a field role and will have a car allowance plus a laptop and phone and is a very good basic plus commission on all new sales. . BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER- Benefits- Allowances, Laptop &amp; Mobile Phone Duties of the Business Development Manager Working with a Bid team with all pricing and compiling of tenders and Quotes To achieve a 1m sales target per annum Participating in all Company Marketing activities Running sales workshops with the Sales team and role-playing sales techniques. Ensuring all administration for sales is completed effectively. Achieving sales targets and activity key performance indicators. Reporting on progress towards sales KPIs. Visiting customers and potential customers to maximize sales Cold-calling customers and selling services on a daily basis Liaising with other departments within the company. Chasing leads and following up on opportunities to generate sales leads Arranging to attend industry conferences and events. Networking with companies in the industry Bringing industry and sector news to the company Intelligence building and lead generation Background of the Business Development Manager Proven track record of successfully winning tenders and Cleaning quotes Relevant industry experience and knowledge of the company’s market. Highly motivated with a drive to succeed and a passion for growth within a company Target-driven and money-motivated individual Passion for learning and implementing learning Top Skills Hitting Sales targets Negotiation skills Pricing Skills Sell to Customer Needs Motivation Sales Planning Build Relationships Market Knowledge Team Player Adaptable and open to learn