Cottrell Moore Ltd

People Generalist Location: Watford (with essential travel to 5 sites across London when required) Salary: Negotiable Type: 18-month FTC Hours: 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday This is a true People Generalist role where no two days are the same. We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to play a key role in supporting colleagues, managers and senior leadership team. Your primary focus will be to support six branches, offering advice both over the phone and in person, whilst exploring measures to continually improve and maintain processes. Benefits: 25 Days Holidays, plus bank holidays and your Birthday Day off Longservice and milestone birthday celebrations Perkbox - 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access and more Competitive salary Pension - up to 3% Company Contribution Life Assurance - subject to length of service Staff Discount Cycle to work scheme Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: Significant experience in employee relations. CIPD Level 5 certification. Strong understanding of HR principles, employee relations, practices, and employment laws. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build robust relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to use and understand AI tools Key Areas of Responsibilities: HR Business Partnering: Support the Senior People Business Partner, team members and the wider management teams/colleagues with process improvement and query resolution Manage employee relations issues end-to-end, ensuring compliance with company policies. Act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing HR support at an operational level. Supporting the business with long-term objectives and five-year plan Facilitate talent management and succession planning. Employee Relations: Manage and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment law. Design and deliver in-house management upskilling workshops Visiting branches to ensure HR presence and advice is available for timely support Employee Engagement and Culture: Drive a positive culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and focus groups. Actively own and contribute to HR projects at any given time Administrate online benefits platform via Perkbox and become a super user to actively promote to staff Regularly update and communicate HR policies and procedures. Designing and Delivering weekly company induction programme for onboarding new colleagues

Property Assistant Working pattern : Monday to Friday 8-5pm (40 hour contract) Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for property management? We're looking for a Property Assistant to become a key player in this dynamic and supportive team. You'll help manage a diverse portfolio of up to 300 residential properties, ensuring smooth operations and top-tier service for tenants. Benefits : Perkbox - 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access & more Company Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance (up to 3x salary, subject to service) Staff Discount on all products Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Awards 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off Key responsibilities : Supporting all aspects of managing the company's residential and commercial property portfolio. Keeping property records accurate and up-to-date using our management software. Maintain records of maintenance requests and history for each property. Answering telephones, handle tenant queries and redirect calls as necessary. Communicate with residential and office tenants, agents and housing associations. Coordinate with third-party contractors to schedule inspections. Management of the maintenance email inbox and maintain continuous communication with the property team. Handle general administrative tasks, including key distribution to agents, tenants, and contractors. Scan, index, and organise documentation to support daily property team operations. Report directly to the Assistant Property Manager and other relevant senior team members. Obtain quotations and pricing for appliances, materials, furnishings and related items. Conduct meter readings and handle utility change notifications for move-ins and move-outs. Attend property visits and inspections as required. Perform various ad hoc tasks that arise within the property department. What You'll Bring : Strong organisational and communication skills. A proactive attitude and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in property management or a similar administrative role is a plus.

Trade Counter Supervisor Salary: Negotiable Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 4:30pm, alternative Saturdays 7:00am to 4:00pm About The Role: Join the team of a well-established, family-owned builders merchant. We're looking for a friendly and knowledgeable Hardware Counter Supervisor to provide excellent customer service and ensure the smooth running of this busy trade counter. Benefits: Perkbox 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access & more Company Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance (up to 3x salary, subject to service) Staff Discount on all products Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Awards 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off Responsibilities: Provide a warm, professional welcome to all customers, offering knowledgeable advice and assistance. Manage in-store deliveries, both incoming and outgoing. Handle telephone enquiries promptly and communicate effectively with both customers and team members. Process customer orders and assist with stock replenishment. Respond positively and efficiently to customer requirements. Support periodic stock counts as needed. Requirements: Proven experience in delivering exceptional customer service A can do attitude Strong knowledge of hardware products and building materials Good communication skills with a confident, customer-first approach A team player who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment Ability to manage tasks efficiently and remain motivated under pressure