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* EAP WELLBEING COUNSELLOR LOCATION: MANCHESTER OR HINCKLEY (OFFICE BASED OR HYBRID).SALARY: £30k - 34k DOE + £3K OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE (DEPENDANT ON SHIFTS WORKED) + FANTASTIC BENEFITS * Are you a BACP registered member? Or registered with a Counselling Body? * Have you completed 150 hours or more? * Have you got a degree in counselling or a level 4 diploma? * Have you got 12months counselling experience? Are you passionate about supporting individuals in their mental health journey? Do you thrive in providing empathetic and effective counselling services? We have an exciting opportunity for counsellors to join an award-winning client based in Manchester or Hinckley!As a counsellor, you will play a crucial role in providing confidential counselling services to employees facing personal or work-related challenges. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing employee well-being and organizational productivity!If you're dedicated to making a positive impact through counselling and possess the skills to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, we want to hear from you. apply now to be a part of a dynamic team of counsellors!! THE OPPORTUNITY This is a once in a career opportunity for an exceptional counselling professional to join a truly Service Led business, the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation, With an unrivalled track record of incredibly strong year on year growth of its subscription model business, My client support over 80,000 organisations and 13 million lives across the UK & Ireland. Part of a Global Business Group, with 14 operating companies and a group turnover of circa £400m, there is substantial financial backing for further expansion, including acquisition and international development. This represents an unparalleled career advancement opportunity for the exceptional individual. My client has been recognised as The North West's Top 100 Best Companies to work for and Top 10 Best Companies to Work for In the Health & Social Care. THE ROLE You will provide immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to callers. The role may also include allocated time for structured video counselling - this time can be counted towards BACP accreditation. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES * To provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * To answer all calls within 8 seconds and clinically assess service users to determine the most appropriate type of support required; demonstrating a thorough understanding of the company's products e.g. counselling support, legal advice, medical helpline, etc * Directing service users to the appropriate person and always managing expectations. i.e. Legal Department * To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Understand and embrace a "Solution Focused Philosophy" to help a service user achieve an outcome in the shortest space of time…

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing an award-wining, Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 50,000 clients worldwide.In this role our client is looking for a candidate that possess an ability to work in cross-functional product teams, in a truly agile way, delivering small increments of value to our customers very frequently. An Ideal candidate would have experience of REST, JSON and how to build clean architecture with TDD and BDD for mobile platforms.The ideal candidate will have a positive, 'can-do' attitude, with a thirst for knowledge and the ability communicate knowledge effectively and work within a team. Key Responsibilities/Skills: * Ensure that the initiative has a coherent Definition of Done and that your features are met. * Able to communicate a complicated problem succinctly accurately and coherently to a team with different skill sets. * Exhibit cross functional behaviour and support other competencies within the company. * Able to negotiate and compromise solutions and find the balance between best practice, expediency and longer-term maintenance costs. * Demonstrate, discuss and permeate current good practice in the skills specific to your professional family across other members of your professional family. * Propose new technology, process or tooling to improve efficiency being aware of the future maintenance costs and consistency across other product teams. * You make realistic commitments that you are confident of meeting and strive to do so. * Maintain and improve engineering practice. * Maintain and improve software quality for features built (TDD, Pairing, Peer Review, Static Analysis) * Support the product owner and Development Lead in the provision of estimates that are at an appropriate level of fidelity for the phase in the development lifecycle. * Support the QA in identifying describing and resolving defects. * Support the BA in the elaboration of requirements. * You take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of delivery from idea, marketing, sales and operation. * Manage your own training requirements. * Attend industry events and share the value with your Benefits: * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays. * Day off on your birthday. * Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service. * Pension Plan and Life Insurance. * Access to Employee Assistance Programme. * Company incentives, access to discount schemes. * Profit Share Scheme. P971080NBR2INDMANS

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational professional services client in their search for a Frontend Developer. Day to day Responsibilities: * You make realistic commitments that you are confident of meeting and strive to do so. * Maintain and improve engineering practice. * Maintain and improve software quality for features built (TDD, Pairing, Peer Review, Static Analysis). * Support the product owner and Development Lead in the provision of estimates that are at an appropriate level of fidelity for the phase in the development lifecycle. * Support the QA in identifying describing and resolving defects. * Support the BA in the elaboration of requirements. * You take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of delivery from idea, marketing, sales and operation. * Manage your own training requirements. * Attend industry events and share the value with your Key Skills: * knows React (with experience in the Gatsby and NextJS frameworks) * experience in building marketing websites (and website SEO knowledge would be great as well) * Knowledge around continuous integration, services like Azure Devops * has experience with unit and cypress testing * experience working in an agile environment would be good * knowledge of graphql, as well as any CMS experience (we use DatoCMS) If you're interested, please apply and drop me an email at nandini.bhatia@theportfoliogroup.co.uk! P45748NBR3INDMANS

My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Technical Writer: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS2R20INDLON

An amazing opportunity has become available for an exceptional Account Manager to join the industries leading EAP and OH provider, Health Assured. Health Assured supports over 80,000 organisations and 15 million lives across the UK & Ireland - dedicated to providing a high standard, wellbeing service and assistance programme to businesses and employees. If you have background in Account Management, Retentions or Contract Renewal, we would LOVE to hear from you! You will have a track record of achieving targets and KPI's, as well as an eagerness to succeed and a genuine passion for providing your clients with the highest level of care and customer service. As a relationship manager, you will be responsible for your own portfolio of around 100 clients. You will develop and nurture your accounts to ensure client understanding and provide support with promotion through effective communication, while identifying further revenue opportunities. Duties involve day to day management of your portfolio via virtual review meetings, presentations and attending occasional on-site client events. You will negotiate renewal terms, liaise with intermediary and direct clients, provide excellent service levels, maintaining accurate client CRM records and negotiate renewal pricing whilst working toward internal KPI measures. Day to Day Responsibilities * Managing a portfolio of circa 100 key EAP and Occupational Health clients based across the UK and Ireland, but predominantly in central UK. * Proactive client relationship management to ensure that targets are achieved for contract retention levels and renewal of premiums issued. * Project management and delivery of new client implementation, to ensure the Health Assured offering is fully imbedded into key corporate clients. * Supporting with tender and bid exercises to represent the relationship management function. * Renewal negotiations via intermediary and direct clients, always demonstrating return on investment for clients. * Delivery of consultancy services to clients regarding product options specialist service such as onsite training and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) * Identify opportunities to up-sell and actively promote additional services with a target of £10,000 new business per quarter. * Achieve 3 self-generated new business client wins per quarter. * Ensure we understand client needs and market changes, providing feedback to senior management in order to develop our proposition and remain ahead of the market. * Maintain the highest standard of customer service and support to the sales and bid team. * Maintain personal statistical renewal reports on a daily basis, highlighting at risk clients and further opportunities. * Providing weekly renewal and activity updates What you bring to the team? * An organised individual with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency. * A customer service focus and committed to providing exceptional service across all channels - written, phone and face-to-face. * Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build rapport and trust with others to forge meaningful business relationships. * Commerciality and the ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner. * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, varying style depending on the audience. * Energy, commitment, and drive…

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Portfolio Group is exclusively recruiting for a multi-award-winning professional services consultancy, known for its world-class B2B partnerships in the UK and internationally. As part of a prestigious international group, they are gearing up for exceptional growth and are looking for a dynamic Social Media & PR Executive to join their team!Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Group PR & Communications, this is your opportunity to shape social media strategy and drive proactive PR initiatives that boost brand visibility.If you're passionate about creativity, innovation, and making an impact, this is the role for you. What's In It for You? * Fast-track your career in a fast-paced, marketing-led organisation * A unique 50/50 split role across social media and PR * Hands-on involvement in exciting projects with the freedom to innovate Key Responsibilities * Develop and execute **original, high-quality content** across multiple social platforms and company accounts. * Craft **social media strategies** that align with marketing and PR goals, working closely with senior stakeholders. * Collaborate with designers, writers, and product teams to create social 'buzz' around product launches. * Build and nurture relationships with **industry professionals** and **journalists** to expand PR opportunities. * Write compelling press releases, blogs, and thought leadership pieces, placing them in **top-tier publications**. * Monitor media coverage and social engagement, reporting your successes to senior management. YOU? * Experience in social media strategy, PR, or a related role. * A proven track record of managing social media campaign and media relations with measurable success. * Exceptional project management and **organisation skills in a fast-paced environment. * Strong copywriting abilities, with creativity and enthusiasm to match. * A proactive attitude with the drive to deliver results and continuously improve. P970592CCR4INDMANS

The Portfolio Group is hiring for a Health & Safety Advisor. You will provide health and safety advice, support, recommendations and solutions as part of the my client's health and safety support services.You will be working on site on a full time basis off of Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto. There is significant potential for upward mobility for successful hires.Salary: $60, 000 - $70, 000 DOE5 Days on-site DT Toronto - Union Station!Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities * Providing relevant and correct OHS advice and solutions to clients in a professional, efficient and practical manner * Proactively reaching out to clients to follow up regarding any advice, solutions, support or recommendations * Conducting research regarding client health and safety inquiries * Documenting conversations and communications with clients regarding their OHS issues & advice provided * Helping the client understand how to use the tools provided, including our OHS management software * Advising clients on how to use Peninsula's health and safety management system * Assisting with writing and revising health and safety policies, procedures and related documentation * Achieving internal key performance indicators Education/Experience * A degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited health and safety education or training program * A minimum of 4+ years of relevant health and safety training and work experience What you Bring to the Team * A thorough knowledge of the OHS legislation and related regulations and policies in Canada * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * An ability to work independently, as well as a team player * Very strong time management skills * A high level of computer literacy Perks and Benefits * Day off on your birthday * Enhanced Benefits with Health and Dental Coverage * We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program * Downtown Location * Vacation Days increase after 2 and 5 years' service P46703CNINDCAN

Credit Control ManagerBased in Manchester City5 days a week in office Job PurposeLeading the Credit Control team, you will be fully accountable for a team of seven, ensuring efficient cash collection and service excellence for the largest company within the group. Job OverviewTo succeed in this role, you will bring significant experience in Credit, Collections, and Customer Service. You will have a minimum of four years' experience, not just leading a team by example, but cultivating a team that consistently delivers outstanding levels of service and meets targets. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Ensure application of and adherence to the Group Policy, reporting any non-compliance events immediately. * Communicate clear team objectives, individual goals, and SLAs, taking full accountability for their delivery. * Maintain daily productivity for each team member, including inbound/outbound calls, email volumes, and talk-time, taking appropriate action when targets are not met. * Explain deviations from targets including but not limited to: * Movements in Aged Debtors profile * Activity Stats (call volume, call time, email queue) * Collections * Mid-term client write-off figures * Identify training requirements within the team and agree coaching schedules. * Ensure direct call method is always the first collection contact attempted, with an overarching initiative to maximize clients paying by Direct Debit. * Act as the initial escalation point for the Payment Team for account queries and where resolution is outside Payment Team authority or advice is required. * Take responsibility for higher value/corporate clients. Role Metrics * Accountability for the overall performance of the team, including management of attendance and punctuality. * Adherence to individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for internal and external stakeholders. * Cash Collection, Rescheduling Arrears, Direct Debit coverage, Outbound/Inbound call-time targets, Debtor Days, Collection Efficiencies, Aged Debt movements, and Written-off client numbers. 47903CHINDMANS

Digital Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEOffice BasedMonday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as a Digital Counsellor. Job OverviewYou will provide emotional support and guidance via digital mediums, primarily email, video call, livechat and SMS, to clients. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to all service users. You will work on a 24/7 helpline, providing in the moment emotional support to individuals, conducting clinical assessments and signposting to specialised support services, where appropriate. You will be able to use online health and wellbeing tools including the company's online wellbeing platform. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective digital counselling service to all service users working in line with clinical governance. * To effectively answer queries and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required, i.e. advice, counselling etc. * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed. * Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the products available to a service user and understand what support is most appropriate for the individual's needs. i.e., Debt, Legal, Critical Illness etc. Directing service users to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal Department. * Responding to all web enquiries and tailor responses to meet individual requirements. * Providing "In the moment support" to service users via the Live Chat function and Live Video Calls Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off…