Ethical Property Company
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job Title: Operations Executive Salary: £24,000 part-time salary (£28,125 full-time equivalent) Contract: Fixed term for 10 months Working hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday flexible between 8am and 6pm Location: Oxford (The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE) Start date: May The Post As Operations Executive, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Tenant Administration Assisting the Operations Manager with a range of tenant administration, including: Coordinating processes for tenants moving in and out, including liaison with tenants and with Sales, Property Management, Finance and IT teams, and issuing new leases and licences from standard templates Maintaining and updating templates of leases and licences Keeping tenants' electronic and paper records up-to-date Dealing with tenants' administrative queries Maintenance of building plans Issuing consents to sub-letting Preparing and maintaining procedure documents for tenant administrative processes Drafting terms within leases and licences, which are outside of the standard templates Assisting with non-financial aspects of the rent review process Coordinating the process for annual lease and licence renewals Development of Company's electronic Information system (Re-Leased) Assisting the Operations Manager with the development and implementation of the Re-Leased system Designing reports Assisting staff with importing / exporting data, producing reports Central purchasing contracts Mobile phones Lialse with the IT Manager for ordering new phones within policy Allocation of SIM cards Check invoices from suppliers are accurate and investigate unusual costs Utilities Liaise with property managers to obtain readings to update their utility spreadsheets Communicate with suppliers to ensure accurate billing Checking utility usage invoices and investigating unusual costs Other central contracts (photocopiers and sanitary bins) Dealing with annual contract renewals and obtaining best prices Liaising with Property Managers on requirements Approving invoices Maintaining electronic records of contracts Environmental Data Collection Liaise with property managers to obtain annual waste and Fgas data Maintain and update the waste and Fgas spreadsheets Supporting the Operations Executive with business rates administration Becoming familiar with business rates rules and practices Calculating business rates liability for each of our buildings and ensuring that the correct business rates are charged Identifying the most appropriate business rates treatment for new units/buildings Approving business rates invoices Notifying local authorities of changes of occupier and sorting out errors in billing Liaising with the Valuation Office over valuations and splitting of properties, as required Dealing with business rates queries from colleagues and tenants General duties General admin support to the department Drafting some communication materials Filing and any other administrative tasks as required Assist the Operations team in providing and delivering information to colleagues on roles and procedures Other responsibilities Working within the company's procedures and policies Working to improve the company's social and environmental objectives Other duties commensurate with the post Attendance at company-wide events, including the staff conference, company training, etc. Person Specification The successful candidate will: Be highly organised and efficient, with an ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines, to multi-task and to be flexible Have strong analytical skills Have a high level of attention to detail and precision, including having the aptitude and patience to sort out detailed problems from time to time Be able to act quickly and effectively and use initiative Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with customers on administrative details politely and effectively Be numerate and in particular be comfortable producing simple budgets and financial reports in Excel, analysing costs and income, and using percentages and similar intermediate-level functions in Excel Have a proven ability to be confidential Be skilled at using Microsoft software, especially Outlook, Word and Excel Have an aptitude for using databases Be committed to social and environmental issues Be considerate and comfortable working in a large, open-plan office. Contractual Details This is a fixed-term contract with a three-month probationary period. The post is part-time working 32 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The working hours will be between 8am and 6pm and are flexible according to business needs. The salary is £24,000 pro rata (£28,125 full-time equivalent). The role is based in Oxford (The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE). Benefits include 25 days holiday entitlement, in addition to all public bank holidays. We offer a 3% to 7% company contribution to a pension, life insurance, a company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, interest-free personal loans, as well as other benefits. Click Apply to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
Job Title: Operations Executive Salary: £24,000 part-time salary (£28,125 full-time equivalent) Contract: Fixed term for 10 months Working hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday flexible between 8am and 6pm Location: Oxford (The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE) Start date: May The Post As Operations Executive, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Tenant Administration Assisting the Operations Manager with a range of tenant administration, including: Coordinating processes for tenants moving in and out, including liaison with tenants and with Sales, Property Management, Finance and IT teams, and issuing new leases and licences from standard templates Maintaining and updating templates of leases and licences Keeping tenants' electronic and paper records up-to-date Dealing with tenants' administrative queries Maintenance of building plans Issuing consents to sub-letting Preparing and maintaining procedure documents for tenant administrative processes Drafting terms within leases and licences, which are outside of the standard templates Assisting with non-financial aspects of the rent review process Coordinating the process for annual lease and licence renewals Development of Company's electronic Information system (Re-Leased) Assisting the Operations Manager with the development and implementation of the Re-Leased system Designing reports Assisting staff with importing / exporting data, producing reports Central purchasing contracts Mobile phones Lialse with the IT Manager for ordering new phones within policy Allocation of SIM cards Check invoices from suppliers are accurate and investigate unusual costs Utilities Liaise with property managers to obtain readings to update their utility spreadsheets Communicate with suppliers to ensure accurate billing Checking utility usage invoices and investigating unusual costs Other central contracts (photocopiers and sanitary bins) Dealing with annual contract renewals and obtaining best prices Liaising with Property Managers on requirements Approving invoices Maintaining electronic records of contracts Environmental Data Collection Liaise with property managers to obtain annual waste and Fgas data Maintain and update the waste and Fgas spreadsheets Supporting the Operations Executive with business rates administration Becoming familiar with business rates rules and practices Calculating business rates liability for each of our buildings and ensuring that the correct business rates are charged Identifying the most appropriate business rates treatment for new units/buildings Approving business rates invoices Notifying local authorities of changes of occupier and sorting out errors in billing Liaising with the Valuation Office over valuations and splitting of properties, as required Dealing with business rates queries from colleagues and tenants General duties General admin support to the department Drafting some communication materials Filing and any other administrative tasks as required Assist the Operations team in providing and delivering information to colleagues on roles and procedures Other responsibilities Working within the company's procedures and policies Working to improve the company's social and environmental objectives Other duties commensurate with the post Attendance at company-wide events, including the staff conference, company training, etc. Person Specification The successful candidate will: Be highly organised and efficient, with an ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines, to multi-task and to be flexible Have strong analytical skills Have a high level of attention to detail and precision, including having the aptitude and patience to sort out detailed problems from time to time Be able to act quickly and effectively and use initiative Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with customers on administrative details politely and effectively Be numerate and in particular be comfortable producing simple budgets and financial reports in Excel, analysing costs and income, and using percentages and similar intermediate-level functions in Excel Have a proven ability to be confidential Be skilled at using Microsoft software, especially Outlook, Word and Excel Have an aptitude for using databases Be committed to social and environmental issues Be considerate and comfortable working in a large, open-plan office. Contractual Details This is a fixed-term contract with a three-month probationary period. The post is part-time working 32 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The working hours will be between 8am and 6pm and are flexible according to business needs. The salary is £24,000 pro rata (£28,125 full-time equivalent). The role is based in Oxford (The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE). Benefits include 25 days holiday entitlement, in addition to all public bank holidays. We offer a 3% to 7% company contribution to a pension, life insurance, a company bicycle scheme with bicycle maintenance costs, season ticket loans, interest-free personal loans, as well as other benefits. Click Apply to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Principal Corporate Counsel, Global Trade Legal & Compliance Location: London, United Kingdom Alternate Location European Union Area of Interest Legal Job Type Professional None Job Id Location: London, United Kingdom Alternate Location European Union Area of Interest Legal Job Type Professional Technology Interest None Job Id New Cisco, the world's leading networking, communications, and security company, is on a mission to empower an inclusive future for everyone. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the best workplaces in the world by Fortune and Great Place To Work, and we are looking for exceptional people to join our legal team. What You'll Do You will join Cisco's Regulatory Affairs Trade Legal & Compliance team, providing trade counseling for the business and compliance professionals supporting EMEA . We are looking for a fun, creative teammate, hungry to dive into a wide variety of hands-on work to help drive the business forward. Y ou will advise and lead on emerging sanctions and export compliance issues, particular ly in the cloud and SaaS environments, as applied to a combined hardware and software company with sales and operations that span the globe. You will be at the forefront of emerging issues in international trade, partnering with Cisco's Government Affairs group to help shape evolving regulation s and working with our Supply Chain and Sales teams to maintain compliance in a very dynamic landscape. You may also provide import compliance counsel for Cisco's Global Tax & Customs Team . You will report to Cisco L egal's Direct or & Associate General Counsel for Global Trade Compliance . Who We Are We are a team of 450+ Legal and Compliance professionals in 25+ countries committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment as we work together to drive Cisco's success. We serve as trusted advisors to the business - problem solving, navigating complexities, and enabling transformation along the way. We use technology to make life easier - leveraging Cisco's innovative networking and collaboration tools to enable flexible, hybrid work. And we embrace the responsibility to be a force for good - donating our time and expertise through pro bono and community impact initiatives. We are Cisco Legal. The Regulatory Affairs team is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including data and privacy, global trade and telecom, ESG and human rights, and cyber and national security regulations. The team's charter is aligned with influencing, interpreting, and implementing evolving and existing regulations that impact Cisco's business and interacting with external stakeholders on those topics as well. You will partner with your colleagues in Legal and numerous other functions across the company to have an immediate impact with your analytic rigor, business judgment, and ability to get things done. Who You Are You are a meticulous, agile, and curious attorney with deep experience leading businesses on economic sanctions, export controls, import controls and other trade matters . You are a subject matter expert on sanctions, export controls and trade regulations in the U. K. and EU , with particular expertise on how those regulations apply to cloud and SaaS businesses. You have demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and you have a wide external network in which you are recognized as a thought- leader on trade compliance matters. You are a positive, engaged, and adaptable colleague who is passionate about Cisco's business success. You possess excellent social, communication and drafting skills, and you can synthesize complex issues and influence and lead across functions (both legal and non-legal). You have sharp business focus and are dedicated, highly collaborative, and pragmatic. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and you can successfully handle frequent changes in priorities, deadlines, workload, and conflicting laws. You follow through on commitments, resolve conflicts, and have the modesty to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them. You are not afraid of complexity and are intent on offering simple, elegant solutions. You are a change agent willing to speak up with ideas to address outdated methodologies, broken processes or inefficient ways of doing things. You can clearly articulate issues and risks and take ownership for identifying and implementing better, more innovative ways of working. But more important than all of that, you are an amazing colleague who is eager to join a fun and dynamic team. You appreciate your teammates, you don't take yourself too seriously, and you are deeply committed to sustaining a welcoming and inclusive team. Required Skills and Qualifications Qualified lawyer i n the UK or one or more EU jurisdiction s . 7 + years of in-house and/or law firm experience on export controls and trade compliance matters. Prior in-house experience with a public company is preferred, but we will consider candidates with deep experience working with technology and/or SaaS providers on trade issues. Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of motivating, empowering, stretching, supporting and engaging teams to achieve optimal business results, develop their skills and careers, and enjoy their work. Deep subject matter knowledge on global trade regulations, sanctions, export controls, and trade compliance, with an emphasis on cloud/SaaS trade matters. Experience conducting investigations and engaging with regulators on export control and trade compliance matters. Primary responsibilities: Provide both detailed and executive-level guidance on trade regulations law as applied to Cisco, including expert analysis of UK and EU strategic goods and sanctio ns regulations and compliance standard processes; Deliver concrete guidance based on requirements from the EU, UK, U.S. and other jurisdictions from which Cisco operates; Lead and conduct investigations , working with cross-functional teams to oversee this effort; Develop close internal working relationships with Cisco's sales, engineering, operations, and finance teams to reduce any regulatory friction; Prioritize ongoing learning and understanding of our go-to-market strategies, business processes, and product offerings; and Stay current of evolving and existing trade regulations and act as our subject matter expert in these areas providing advice and guidance to Cisco legal and business colleagues. Why Cisco , where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program. . click apply for full job details
Principal Corporate Counsel, Global Trade Legal & Compliance Location: London, United Kingdom Alternate Location European Union Area of Interest Legal Job Type Professional None Job Id Location: London, United Kingdom Alternate Location European Union Area of Interest Legal Job Type Professional Technology Interest None Job Id New Cisco, the world's leading networking, communications, and security company, is on a mission to empower an inclusive future for everyone. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the best workplaces in the world by Fortune and Great Place To Work, and we are looking for exceptional people to join our legal team. What You'll Do You will join Cisco's Regulatory Affairs Trade Legal & Compliance team, providing trade counseling for the business and compliance professionals supporting EMEA . We are looking for a fun, creative teammate, hungry to dive into a wide variety of hands-on work to help drive the business forward. Y ou will advise and lead on emerging sanctions and export compliance issues, particular ly in the cloud and SaaS environments, as applied to a combined hardware and software company with sales and operations that span the globe. You will be at the forefront of emerging issues in international trade, partnering with Cisco's Government Affairs group to help shape evolving regulation s and working with our Supply Chain and Sales teams to maintain compliance in a very dynamic landscape. You may also provide import compliance counsel for Cisco's Global Tax & Customs Team . You will report to Cisco L egal's Direct or & Associate General Counsel for Global Trade Compliance . Who We Are We are a team of 450+ Legal and Compliance professionals in 25+ countries committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment as we work together to drive Cisco's success. We serve as trusted advisors to the business - problem solving, navigating complexities, and enabling transformation along the way. We use technology to make life easier - leveraging Cisco's innovative networking and collaboration tools to enable flexible, hybrid work. And we embrace the responsibility to be a force for good - donating our time and expertise through pro bono and community impact initiatives. We are Cisco Legal. The Regulatory Affairs team is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including data and privacy, global trade and telecom, ESG and human rights, and cyber and national security regulations. The team's charter is aligned with influencing, interpreting, and implementing evolving and existing regulations that impact Cisco's business and interacting with external stakeholders on those topics as well. You will partner with your colleagues in Legal and numerous other functions across the company to have an immediate impact with your analytic rigor, business judgment, and ability to get things done. Who You Are You are a meticulous, agile, and curious attorney with deep experience leading businesses on economic sanctions, export controls, import controls and other trade matters . You are a subject matter expert on sanctions, export controls and trade regulations in the U. K. and EU , with particular expertise on how those regulations apply to cloud and SaaS businesses. You have demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and you have a wide external network in which you are recognized as a thought- leader on trade compliance matters. You are a positive, engaged, and adaptable colleague who is passionate about Cisco's business success. You possess excellent social, communication and drafting skills, and you can synthesize complex issues and influence and lead across functions (both legal and non-legal). You have sharp business focus and are dedicated, highly collaborative, and pragmatic. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and you can successfully handle frequent changes in priorities, deadlines, workload, and conflicting laws. You follow through on commitments, resolve conflicts, and have the modesty to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them. You are not afraid of complexity and are intent on offering simple, elegant solutions. You are a change agent willing to speak up with ideas to address outdated methodologies, broken processes or inefficient ways of doing things. You can clearly articulate issues and risks and take ownership for identifying and implementing better, more innovative ways of working. But more important than all of that, you are an amazing colleague who is eager to join a fun and dynamic team. You appreciate your teammates, you don't take yourself too seriously, and you are deeply committed to sustaining a welcoming and inclusive team. Required Skills and Qualifications Qualified lawyer i n the UK or one or more EU jurisdiction s . 7 + years of in-house and/or law firm experience on export controls and trade compliance matters. Prior in-house experience with a public company is preferred, but we will consider candidates with deep experience working with technology and/or SaaS providers on trade issues. Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of motivating, empowering, stretching, supporting and engaging teams to achieve optimal business results, develop their skills and careers, and enjoy their work. Deep subject matter knowledge on global trade regulations, sanctions, export controls, and trade compliance, with an emphasis on cloud/SaaS trade matters. Experience conducting investigations and engaging with regulators on export control and trade compliance matters. Primary responsibilities: Provide both detailed and executive-level guidance on trade regulations law as applied to Cisco, including expert analysis of UK and EU strategic goods and sanctio ns regulations and compliance standard processes; Deliver concrete guidance based on requirements from the EU, UK, U.S. and other jurisdictions from which Cisco operates; Lead and conduct investigations , working with cross-functional teams to oversee this effort; Develop close internal working relationships with Cisco's sales, engineering, operations, and finance teams to reduce any regulatory friction; Prioritize ongoing learning and understanding of our go-to-market strategies, business processes, and product offerings; and Stay current of evolving and existing trade regulations and act as our subject matter expert in these areas providing advice and guidance to Cisco legal and business colleagues. Why Cisco , where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program. . click apply for full job details