SOME OF OUR CURRENT CANDIDATES...

Systems Analyst/Account Manager Ref: AW003814
A self-motivated and dedicated Senior Systems Analyst with a diverse and thorough background in systems management, customer support and account management. Various roles and achievements have given the justification to build an exceptional portfolio. Able to work individually and as part of a team, an excellent sense of work ethic endeavors previous and future success.

ACCOUNTS

Assistant Accountant Ref: WK002054
A practical and ‘hands on’ approach with experience of delivering management and final accounts, to both German and US parent companies. Responsible for designing logical reporting methods using Excel, requiring the ability to use pivot tables and V look-up functions. A great all rounder who has covered all aspects of accounting functions, including payroll and credit control, with experience of operating on packages including Pegasus and Sage.

Accounts Assistant Ref: AW002117
Well organised, self disciplined individual used to working effectively and efficiently under pressure, three years accounts experience covering sales and purchase ledger, invoicing, reconciling, monthly accruals, quarterly VAT figures and credit control. An outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills and a determination to succeed. Fully PC literate, including Sage Line 50. A’ level educated and AAT qualified.

Finance Assistant Ref: LW003243

Over four year’s practical experience in finance with strong organisational, technical and interpersonal skills. A hard working, enthusiastic and conscientious individual, who is personally responsible for administering the banking for company clients, and for the reconciliation of all monies received across the organisation. Responsible for accruing all statistical information on a weekly basis for dispatch of company invoices. Keen to develop within accounts having recently completed OCR Certificate in Bookkeeping and part way through the Sage Unit 2 training.

ADMINISTRATION

Project Coordinator Ref: WK001441
A highly customer focused project coordinator/administrator with experience of working on both private and public sector programmes. Liaising with all elements of the business, taking complete ownership and responsibility for meeting project driven deadlines, including providing progress reports, forecasting and meeting budget restraints. Achievements have included setting up complete project tracking system using Microsoft Project, establishing start up processes and procedures. Competent in operation of MS Office, SAP, Siebel and Peoplesoft. Available immediately.

Coordinator Ref: AW002397
Switched on, outgoing and creative administrator with a strong secretarial/administration background working at either team or Director level. Extremely organised, proactive and 'hands-on' with the past three years in the automation industry dealing with HR project work, diary management, travel arrangements, invoicing and event organisation. Assertive and adaptable with advanced MS Office and SAP.

Sales Administrator/Project Coordinator Ref: AW003352
A warm, methodical and accommodating individual with a mixture of PA, project coordination and order fulfillment experience, gained within 'blue chip' companies. Confident, well presented PC literate administrator with excellent organisation skills, a mature and flexible approach with the ability to work independently or as a part of a team. Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Project Coordinator Ref: CM003188
Self motivated and hard working individual with strong communication skills, who has over five year's experience of project management. Having developed and managed a comprehensive programme configuration library, providing on going management, reporting and risk issue portfolio, assessing possible impact through business risk analysis. Intermediate MS Project and Prince 2.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer Advisor Ref: WK003586
A graduate in Consumer Studies with over three year's practical experience working within financial customer service, dealing with both existing insurance policy changes and setting up new policies, within sectors including motor, home, travel and breakdown cover. Plus some experience of working with major retailers in the setting up of credit finance agreements with their customers, requiring credit checking and application processing. A confident, outgoing and highly personable applicant who has a persuasive and solution driven approach to dealing with problems and converting sales opportunities. Available immediately.

Customer Services Administrator Ref: AW002799
A committed people person who is familiar working under pressure within a commercial environment. GNVQ Advanced Business and Finance with over seven year's administration experience and skills in maintaining long term relationships with clients. Current position involves managing export orders, organising the shipping, liaising with customs and providing sales support. An intermediate level of Word and Excel.

Customer Service Advisor Ref: NM003249
Confident, multi-skilled and outgoing communicator, who enjoys a challenge. More than four years experience within a leading IT supplier, logging customer complaints, assisting with customer enquiries and supervising a team of twelve. The role included liaising with third party dealers and service providers, sales teams and contract administrators. Further skills drawn from previous experience include attention to detail in areas such as some HR functions, sales administration and reception duties. Good commercial awareness and understanding of the IT industry. Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel, plus in-house databases.

FACILITIES

Facilities Manager Ref: LW003490
An experienced Facilities Manager who demonstrates flexibility and versatility, covering a wide range of responsibilities, including mobile and telephone systems, company car fleet, for the purchasing function within the UK and dealing with Customs & Excise issues. Other key skills include contract negotiation and health and safety risk assessments. Fully competent in the installation of IT software and hardware and for the maintenance of servers. Experienced in the use of Oracle, Lotus Notes and MS Office. Available immediately.

Facilities Coordinator Ref: WK003648
Over two years experience working with a specialist facilities management company, situated on a multi-building client site. Responding to urgent requests using a central inbox system, whilst also scheduling equipment set ups for meeting and training rooms. A 'hands-on' and practical candidate, confident in the use of various computer packages having completed an advanced GNVQ in Business Studies.

FINANCIAL

Insurance Account Executive Ref: AW003515
Professional and self motivated account executive with nearly ten year's experience covering general insurance, high net worth personal insurance, commercial and subrogation claims. A good multi-tasker with first class interpersonal skills and organisational ability. Used to working to strict guidelines and procedures, with team leadership experience. Intermediate MS Office.

Senior Administrator/Financial Assistant Ref: AW003258
A confident, outgoing degree educated individual who thrives on a challenge. Always looking to enhance professional development and ways to make a difference within the work environment. With over four years in the banking industry, internal courses have covered auditing, personal and business lending, market management, accounts and financial law - all recognised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Highly motivated and refreshed, having recently returned from a ten month around the world trip! Available immediately.

GRADUATES

Graduate Ref: LW003613
Intuitive and intelligent graduate with a BA (Hons) 2:1 in Sociology, whose industrial placement took place at The Home Office, consisting of conducting interviews, compiling databases for social research projects and proof reading Home Office reports. Demonstrates initiative and tenacity when confronted with new challenges with solid computer skills using MS Office. Available immediately.

Graduate Ref: LW003179
A highly motivated graduate who has gained a great deal of commercial experience prior to completing a BA (Hons) 2:1 in Journalism. An innovative and passionate individual who has developed excellent writing and creative skills, whilst working for a local news group and radio station. Currently gaining further commercial experience in media/PR working for a large retailer. Fully competent in PowerPoint, Quark Express, Access, Word and Excel. Available immediately.

HR Generalist Ref: WK002821
Over eight year's experience within HR , five of these spent heading up the HR arm of a rapidly expanding financial business. Putting into place new HR policies and procedures following employment legislation and best practice guidelines, whilst amending contracts of employment and initiating a new company handbook. Establishing an effective and thorough recruitment process involving in depth interviewing techniques. Other responsibilities included managing the operational aspects of running an office i.e. facilities, equipment purchasing, etc. Available immediately.

Recruitment Coordinator Ref: WK003482
A resourceful and energetic recruitment coordinator/administrator who has had ultimate responsibility for an on-going recruitment campaign within a rapidly expanding business. Typically recruiting a new starter each week in various guises, including sales and admin staff. Whilst also managing all inductions and ongoing training. An advanced user of Word, intermediate knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Access plus Outlook.

HR Officer Ref: CM003015
CIPD qualified with over five year's experience in HR , working in a mixed environment including both office and warehouse/production staff. A generalist position working closely with the HR Manager, offering advice and guidance to line managers. Dealing with all aspects of recruitment, from producing job descriptions, advertising, interviewing and selecting a short list. An all round professional who has been involved with the implementation of various programmes including a graduate scheme and redundancies. Available immediately.

IT Product Support Specialist Ref: WK000738
A people focused and customer driven professional, who has a high level understanding of IT , both software and hardware with the ability to communicate in 'laymen' terms, having established career in both training and technical support, with software houses. Able to manage the complete process of complex IT issues, including initial logging, running investigations and testing of systems, whilst also interfacing with 3 rd parties and the in-house development team.

LANGUAGES

European Sales Administrator

Ref: WK00732
British national with fluency in Spanish and French. A graduate with three year's practical experience in order management and product awareness working within technology driven environments. Used to managing a high volume of work and changing demands, requiring a methodical and problem solving mentality. Competent in using MS Office.

LEGAL

Legal Secretary

Ref: WK003360
A highly competent litigation secretary/assistant who has spent nearly twelve years within the legal profession. Nine of which were spent supporting the one Solicitor of a busy criminal department, taking witness statements and preparing all Crown Court paperwork, whilst also providing audio typing at speeds of 70wpm. Available immediately.

MANAGEMENT

Sales Manager Ref: NM003225
An experienced and enthusiastic sales professional with the ability to achieve set objectives and motivate staff. A confident communicator with proven sales and marketing, management, administration, organisational and personnel skills. A team player who applies a common sense approach to get in and get on with the job in hand. Completed a Chartered Institute of Marketing advanced certificate. Available immediately.

Team Leader Ref: CM002281
An exceptional and highly motivated team leader, who has five year's experience working with a global IT supplier. Overseeing a team of fourteen, dealing with the management of escalations, project management and the coordination of customer engagements and setting up lease agreements. Responsible for staff appraisals, recruitment, welfare and keeping the team focused and motivated.

MARKETING

Marcom Specialist Ref: WK003268
Steadily progressed over a ten year period working within the highly competitive IT manufacturing industry, focusing on both product and solutions sales. Solely responsible for a large part of the product portfolio, working closely with the sales team, providing competitive analysis, researching and developing leads through website, banner ads and controlling the CRM database, plus following up on events and obtaining customer feedback. Completed first stage of CIM.

Marketing Executive Ref: WK001364
A switched on and bright graduate, with three years practical marketing experience, including the industrial placement year. Having been exposed to the complete marketing mix, responsibilities have included event management, direct marketing, brochure and product sheet design, intranet and website development as well as providing vital business development leads, research and PR for the various groups. A resourceful and resilient candidate with a positive and mature outlook. Advanced Word and PowerPoint, intermediate Excel plus CRM database experience.

OFFICE JUNIOR

Junior Administrator Ref: AW002344
Confident, customer focused and hardworking administrator with one year's general office experience gained within the software industry. Enjoys supporting the team and has the ability to adapt to different situations. An intermediate level using Word and Excel.

Office Junior

Ref: AW003645
A fast, diligent worker with a keen eye for detail and a determination to finish projects as quickly and effectively as possible. Six month's office experience carrying out general administration duties and three year's experience organising and coordinating waitresses, cleaners and porters requiring stamina, team work and resilience - often working up to 72 hours per week! An outgoing, hardworking and forward thinking individual, keen to progress in an office environment. Intermediate level of MS Office.

PART-TIME

Part-Time Secretary

Ref: AW002677
A personable, immaculately presented senior secretary with self motivation, coupled with strong verbal and written communication skills. Over seven years in current position, assisting the sales department with preparation of documents, presentations, organising travel reservations world wide and covering for the sales administrator. Good working knowledge of MS Office and 70 wpm typing.

RECEPTION

Receptionist Ref: CM003095
Warm and accommodating individual with over four year's experience working as a receptionist, answering a busy switchboard, booking meeting rooms, arranging travel and accommodation for the team and visitors. Providing a first class front of house greeting to all visitors and callers. Also responsible for some of the company car fleet administration, typing documents and ordering general supplies. Available immediately.

Receptionist/Administrator Ref: LW003637
Polished and sophisticated receptionist providing an efficient first point of contact to both visitors and callers, operating a busy switchboard for a global organisation. A friendly and personable candidate, who has exceptional interpersonal skills, along with office management and administrative skills gained from nine years continuous employment.

SALES

Account Manager/Internal Sales Ref: AW001092
Positive, assertive and motivated individual with a professional image. Responds well to challenges and has a strong eye for detail. Currently a sales executive for an electronics distributor where the role involves sales, day to day running of customer accounts, pricing and negotiations. Previously had three years working for a well known technical/IT company as a sales coordinator and account executive. Intermediate Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Lotus Notes.

Internal Sales Ref: NM003224
Highly motivated and proactive sales individual with almost a year's experience within a call centre environment, handling a large volume of inbound and outgoing calls, creating product awareness and securing appointments. Success within the role and natural leadership abilities enabled quick progression in to a supervisory position after only six months. Target driven with good problem solving skills. This candidate shows a genuine desire to secure another position within a similar sales environment that will allow for continued personal development and the ability to achieve increased earnings. Available immediately.

Junior Sales Executive Ref: NM003198
Confident, organised and capable junior sales executive, presently working in a role that demands meeting strict targets and deadlines. Competitive industry that requires lots of proactivity and self motivation. A consistent achiever who is well presented, friendly and understands the importance of good customer service. Ready to take the next step into a role that offers new challenges and relationship building opportunities. Available immediately.

Field Sales Executive Ref: CM002863
Confident and successful sales representative with ten year's experience in sectors including advertising and media. A self motivated sales professional with an impressive performance background. Adaptable, efficient and energetic with effective negotiating and closing skills. Used to not only meeting, but exceeding targets repeatedly.

SECRETARIAL

PA/Secretary Ref: LW003380
A highly capable PA/Secretary with over ten year's experience gained from five years employment with a London based Danish Bank, and five years working at Director level within public sector. Able to demonstrate initiative and to make decisions independently. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Consistently delivers a high standard of work when under pressure, including report writing and presentations. A typing speed of 70 wpm and advanced level in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Personal Assistant Ref: AW003221
An outgoing, confident and assertive PA who is goal driven. Extensive experience working within the telecommunication industry supporting a large sales team and Director, with preparing various marketing events, coordinating meetings and complex travel arrangements, raising internal purchase orders and organising office equipment. A starter/finisher who has a thorough and self motivated approach. Advanced Word, intermediate Excel and SAP.

PA/Project Administrator Ref: NM003105
Competent, proactive team player with nearly ten year's experience as a PA/Secretary in industries that include medical, telecommunications and engineering. Presently working temporarily as a Project Administrator supporting a team of fourteen, with diary and meeting management, etc. Demonstrating excellent organisational skills, efficiency and a helpful approach. Honest and discreet with a great sense of humour. Advanced Word, intermediate PowerPoint and Excel. Available on a week's notice.

Executive Assistant Ref: WK001055
An exceptional and business minded PA who has nine year's experience of supporting influential MD of major 'blue chip' organisation. Requiring confidentiality, sensitivity and enormous levels of energy and diplomacy necessary to juggle conflicting priorities of this demanding office. Immaculately presented, assertive and focused professional who is able to add value and take the initiative. An advanced user of Word, PowerPoint and intermediate Excel.

TEMPORARIES DIVISION

It's a two way thing! Venus has doubled the number of temporaries out working during 2005, by establishing itself as the temporary's choice, whilst also providing the best choice!

IT Sales Executive Ref: WK003023
An exceptional IT sales professional with over five year's experience working within predominately the reseller channel. Competent with both hardware and software product lines, including HP and Sony. Demonstrated repeated success with both developing existing accounts and breaking into new! Available immediately.

Administrator Ref: CM003183
A confident, well organised administrator who is effectively able to multi-task in a busy working environment. Experienced in scheduling engineers, dealing with customer enquiries, raising invoices and quotes plus coordinating travel arrangements. Available immediately.

Executive Assistant Ref: WK003512
The 'crème de la crème' of executive assistants, who during a ten year period with an innovative and dynamic IT consultancy business worked in partnership with an incredibly demanding Global Board Director. An EA who through effective networking and communication skills has provided real value add to a high profile office. Available immediately.

Marketing Assistant Ref: CM003170
A bright, confident marketing graduate with over a year's experience working as a marketing assistant. Experience of writing press releases, copy writing and proof reading. Through brain storming with the team, coming up with new ideas to meet the client briefs and being actively involved with the running of campaigns. An enthusiastic and assertive candidate with intermediate Word and Excel. Available immediately.

Credit Controller Ref: CM003590
An experienced credit controller with over ten year's experience in all aspects of credit control with proven experience of working in a demanding and fast moving industry. Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Patient and methodical with dealing with pricing and delivery issues, showing great levels of diplomacy whilst also achieving desired result! Available immediately.

Customer Service Executive Ref: CM003197
Highly motivated and enthusiastic character, having recently worked in the travel industry. Dealing with customer complaints, solving problems in a high pressured environment. Excellent multi-tasking and general administration skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels within multi-cultural surroundings. Intermediate Word & Excel. Available immediately.

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