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Freelance Interpreters Wanted

2008-10-08 11:41:59

Title: Freelance Interpreters Wanted
Salary: �16 per hour starting rate
Location: Work from home
Languages: Arabic, English, Bengali, Cantonese, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu, Korean, Other Languages, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Lithuanian, Slovenian, Turkish, Afrikaans, Albanian, Indonesian, Kurdish, Hebrew, Persian, Farsi, Tamil, Cebuano, Filipino, Somali, Swahili, Yoruba, Armenian, Badini, Lingala, Tigrinya, Amharic, Azerbaijani, Balochi, Brahui, Kashmiri, Kazakh, Nepali, Pothohari, Shona, Uzbek, Pushto, Sorani, Georgian, Dari
Posted: 8th Oct 2008

CAN YOU INTERPRET IMPARTIALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY IN INTERVIEWS WITH ASYLUM SEEKERS AND OTHERS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE UNITED KINGDOM?

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) is recruiting freelance interpreters across the UK. If you:-

� speak English and another language fluently
� are a British/EU citizen or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
� have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years
� are interested in joining the Agency Panel of Freelance Interpreters

please contact the Central Interpreters Unit for an application pack by applying for this position.

Among others, we are especially keen to hear from interpreters of :

Azeri
Bajuni/Kibajuni
Bilen
Brava
Burmese
Edo
Fra Fra
Fullah
Korean
Krio
Lingala
Lithuanian
Luganda
Malinke
Mandingo/Mandinka
Maselite
Mongolian
Nepali
Oromo
Pushtu
Sinhalese
Slovenian
Susu
Taiwanese
Tamil
Tetun/Tetum
Tibetan
Tigre
Vietnamese
Zaghawa

Pay rates start at �16 per hour with a minimum payment of �80 per assignment. Although formal qualifications are an advantage, they are not compulsory. Inclusion on the Agency Panel does not require any minimum commitment in terms of hours

Unless you speak one of the language in either list then please do not apply as your application will not be successful.

Senior Consultant (social & economic research)

2008-10-13 08:01:59

Title: Senior Consultant (social & economic research)
Salary: �35000 - �40000 per annum + benefits
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Posted: 13th Oct 2008

Senior Consultant (social & economic research)

Location: London & Kent

Salary: �35k - �40k plus benefits

THE ROLE:

Our client - a successful & independent research consultancy specialising in social and economic research for public, voluntary and private sector clients are currently looking for two Senior Consultants to join our expanding company. One will be based in London, with other posts in Kent.

The successful candidates will have knowledge of our client\'s core market, a track record of identifying and helping win new contracts, managing projects and delivering high quality added value work for their clients.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Application of economic & social research techniques
Knowledge of economic & social policy in the UK
Knowledge of public sector
Understanding of economic & social research methods & application of research results to change policies & actions
Great communication skills & negotiation skills
Track record of winning new business, including an ability to write clear & concise proposals
Delivering projects to clients requirements
Writing & presenting reports & research findings to large audiences
Line Management

THE COMPANY:

The company offers a comprehensive starting package including a competitive salary and performance related bonus. The company also operates a benefits scheme providing a range of options for staff such as pension, health insurance, holiday purchase/sale scheme, discounted shopping, etc.

Research Consultant (RE to SRE) � Public Sector Team

2008-10-13 08:01:49

Title: Research Consultant (RE to SRE) � Public Sector Team
Salary: �21000 - �29000 per annum
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Posted: 13th Oct 2008

Research Consultant (RE to SRE) � Public Sector Team� up to �29k

Salary: �21,000 - �29,000 (depending on experience)

Location: The City

Our client is a long established independent Market Research Company and have built reputation on thoughtful and creative research, providing tailored research solutions to meet the needs of specific clients. They are renowned for delivering high quality research that helps to evaluate and shape national policies in all key areas of the Public Sector. Their client list is unrivalled.

They are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced market researcher to join their growing public sector team.

Ideal Candidate:

- Proven track record in market research (preferably agency side but not essential)
- Degree level or equivalent
- Ideally experience, and at least interest, in the Public Sector / Social research
- Flexible approach to work, able to manage several tasks concurrently, work under pressure and react positively as requirements change.
- Must be highly numerate, with an eye for detail
- Creativity in approach to problem solving
- Energy, enthusiasm and a desire to succeed
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player
- Good MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

Main Responsibilities:

- Act as first point of client contact on jobs, keeping clients and project directors in close touch with project progress and any problems arising
- Develop and maintain a professional, proactive relationship with clients with a view to forming long term alliances
- Design questionnaires which will satisfy the needs of the client, the interviewer, and the data analysis team
- Conduct interviewer briefings
- Monitor daily fieldwork
- Define sampling and coding specifications
- Produce high quality analysis specifications
- Ensure accurate data outputs
- Help produce insightful reports and presentations
- Good MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

RESEARCH MANAGER � PUBLIC AFFAIRS � Regeneration & Planning

2008-10-13 08:01:49

Title: RESEARCH MANAGER � PUBLIC AFFAIRS � Regeneration & Planning
Salary: �27000 - �37000 per annum + BENEFITS
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Posted: 13th Oct 2008

RESEARCH MANAGER � PUBLIC AFFAIRS � Regeneration & Planning
Salary: 27k-�37k (depending on experience)
Location: Central London

Our client is looking for a Research Manager or a Senior Research Executive to play a leading role in its Regeneration and Planning research practice.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated research professional to play a key role in the further development of one of our client\'s key business areas.

They have a diverse research programme, working with a large range of clients including, Central and Local Government, Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and Regeneration Partnerships in over a hundred areas. Current projects include National Evaluation for the Governments New Deal for Communities programme, ongoing work for a number of RDAs looking at communications strategies and stakeholders views of the regions, and local studies informing the development of Schemes of Management.

Ideal Candidate:
�We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm and ability to play a key role in the regeneration and planning research practice.
�With an interest in regeneration and planning policy, you will be responsible for developing outstanding relationships with new and existing clients, and for the successful delivery of research projects.
�In addition to strong client facing skills, you will be driven, organised, numerate and have an eye for detail.
�Previous experience in a Market Research agency will be an advantage as would familiarity with this sector.

Research Manager - Loyalty & Employee Research

2008-10-13 08:01:49

Title: Research Manager - Loyalty & Employee Research
Salary: �30000 - �37000 per annum
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Posted: 13th Oct 2008

Job Title: Research Manager - Employee Research

Salary: �30,000 - �37,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Central London

Our client is looking for a Research Manager within Employee Research to join their rapidly growing Loyalty division at the Central London office.

WHY? (Working Environment)

Loyalty is a rapidly growing field specialising in understanding customer relationships, working with clients to nurture customers\' loyalty with a focus on improving business performance.

The unit has a large number of blue-chip national and global clients in the business, financial, technology, transport and utility sectors plus another team dedicated to employee relationship management research. The way our client\'s business is structured means the successful applicant will have a rare opportunity to work across any number of these industry sectors, whether the research is continuous or ad-hoc in nature, quantitative or qualitative, UK only or International.

They pride themselves on providing staff with the opportunity to work on a range of projects so the role is perfect for someone who craves variety and who doesn\'t want to be pigeonholed at this stage of their career.

WHAT? (The Role)

In a nutshell you will be responsible for managing customer satisfaction and loyalty research projects on time and to specification, and to ensure that this is done in a cost-effective manner.

WHO? (Ideal Candidate)

The role requires:

�A willingness to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty research.
�Experience and/or a general interest in this field would be advantageous but not essential
�Strong quantitative research skills
�Sound experience in project management and strong organisational skills
�Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to others at various levels of seniority
�A will to succeed, enthusiasm and pro-activity

Associate Director - Social Research (up to �45k)

2008-10-13 08:01:38

Title: Associate Director - Social Research (up to �45k)
Salary: �40000 - �45000 per annum
Location: West London - London, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Posted: 13th Oct 2008

Senior Associate Director

Salary: �40k - �45k

Location: West London

The continuing success of our client\'s Social Research department has created opportunities for a Senior Associate Director. They are one of the largest providers of public policy research in the UK, for clients in the public and not-for profit sectors, with a team of around 60 dedicated social researchers.

Every project they undertake � no matter how large or small � is conducted to the highest standards of quality and technical excellence. They have a reputation for thoughtful and creative design, rigorous methodology, robust data and insightful interpretation of findings.

Ideal Candidate:

�You will need a good degree, and experience of either working in quantitative social research, advertising tracking in the public or commercial sector or customer satisfaction and insight research.
�You will also need excellent business development, client handling, and communication skills, and experience of managing and motivating junior research staff would be an advantage.

Main Responsibilities:

�You\'ll work on projects covering a wide range of social policy areas, ranging from education and skills, health, environment and transport, through to government campaign evaluation and public sector customer insight.
�They would particularly welcome applications from people with experience of advertising evaluation, customer insight/service transformation research and the adult learning sector.

Telemarketers Required

2008-10-09 11:27:45

Title: Telemarketers Required
Salary: �20000 - �23000 per annum + OTE �11K (Uncapped) + a lot more benefits
Location: Buckinghamshire - South East, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Posted: 9th Oct 2008

Are you an experienced Telemarketer?? Do you want to progress your career with a world leader??

Our client is the world\'s LEADING is the world\'s leading source of business information and insight, enabling companies to Decide with Confidence since 1841. Through the Worldwide Network customers can gain access to the world\'s largest and highest quality global commercial business information database.

Their are a world wide known company with 3 offices in UK, employing 250 employees and holding information on more than 3 mln businesses. Due to their growth they are now looking for a Senior Telemarketer to join their team in Marlow office. Your role will involve:

- Generating high quality face-to-face appointments through pro-active research, pre-qualification and prospecting via telephone
- Gaining a deeper understanding of a prospect\'s business requirements in order to maximise the opportunity to D&B
- Building prospects and contacts through pro-active networking

As a Senior Telemarketer you will have:

- Proven experience in B2B Telemarketing and/or Telesales
- Proven experience in execution of campaigns
- Attention to detail and investigative nature
- Be results oriented with ability to work to targets

In return you will receive:

Uncapped OTE
Annual bonuses
Excellent career development and training opportunities
Health insurance
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
25 days annual leave
Subsidised gym membership

Do you want to progress with them??