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• An established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking a QC Laboratory Graduate to be responsible for assisting with sample processing, analytical procedures, microbial culture maintenance, general laboratory administration, and adherence to SHEQ requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a science graduate to gain comprehensive experience within a professional laboratory environment.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate with a B.Sc. or Technical Science degree in Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, or a related scientific field
• Knowledge of microbial culturing techniques and good laboratory practices is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and reliable transport

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the receipt, logging, labelling, preparation, and analysis of samples in line with approved protocols.
• Capturing raw data on controlled worksheets and relevant databases, ensuring accuracy and full traceability.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of analytical protocols under the guidance of the Microbial Team Leader.
• Preparing media, consumables, and equipment required for sample analysis.
• Assisting with the isolation, purification, and maintenance of mother cultures for production, quality control, and intellectual property purposes.
• Participating in monthly stock takes and assisting with maintaining laboratory consumable, media, and chemical registers.
• Obtaining quotations, liaising with suppliers, and verifying that received stock meets specifications.
• Filing procurement documentation and maintaining supplier lists.
• Maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Assisting in managing servicing schedules for laboratory equipment and supporting Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
• Ensuring thorough cleaning of laboratory areas, including washing of equipment, disinfecting surfaces, floor maintenance, and waste removal.
• Contributing to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sterilisation, and order throughout the laboratory.
• Supporting the completion of PJO’s and 3x3’s for all laboratories and submitting required documentation to the SHE Manager.
• Adhering to all SHEQ policies, occupational health requirements, safety standards, and incident reporting procedures.
• Participating in internal and external audits and supporting the maintenance of SHEQ Management Systems.
• Assisting with trial/test sample execution, data capture, and interpretation.
• Providing support for microbial product production (e.g., Mycorrhizae, Trichoderma) when required.
• Performing additional tasks aligned with competency and company needs as directed by the Microbial Team Leader or Management.

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• An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking the above to lead business growth in the area through strategic planning, product development, and providing technical support to agents and distributors.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
• Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate, or must be obtained within a year
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential
• Must have a valid drivers’ licence and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
• Designing and developing innovative products with the Product Development Team.
• Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
• Assisting distributors to develop solutions for crops.
• Managing logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
• Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
• Providing training on company products or crops for study groups or distributors.
• Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
• Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
• Executing demonstration trials and reporting on results.

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• A full-service law firm providing legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as individuals and families, is seeking a Credit Controller to be responsible for managing the day-to-day credit control process, maintaining client relationships, recovering outstanding accounts, resolving billing queries, analysing debt reports, and supporting the Finance team with reporting, administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law or a related discipline
• Previous experience in credit control, finance, customer service, administration, retail, hospitality, account management or another client-facing environment would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a professional services or legal environment would be beneficial but is not essential
• Strong numerical ability and confidence working with financial information
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable picking up the phone and engaging confidently in potentially challenging conversations
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable managing confidential and commercially sensitive information
• A proactive, confident and professional approach with a genuine desire to develop a career within a professional services environment
• Must have strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, as well as strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to achieve positive outcomes
• Resilient and able to remain professional and composed when dealing with difficult situations
• Customer-focused while maintaining a commercially aware approach
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and solution-focused with a strong sense of ownership
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Strong team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across different departments
• Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and supporting the firm's day-to-day credit control processes, ensuring outstanding accounts are monitored and followed up consistently.
• Building professional relationships with clients while assisting with the collection of outstanding invoices.
• Contacting clients regarding overdue accounts and discussing appropriate payment arrangements where required.
• Handling challenging payment conversations confidently, professionally and tactfully while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Negotiating positive payment outcomes and using effective communication and influencing skills to support cashflow performance.
• Working closely with the Debt Recovery team on accounts that require formal recovery action.
• Collaborating with Partners, lawyers and internal business support teams to investigate and resolve billing and account queries.
• Producing regular debt reports and analysing trends to provide useful insights to the Finance team and support decision-making.
• Monitoring aged debt and proactively following up on outstanding balances to improve collection performance.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of client accounts, payment activity and credit control actions.
• Ensuring relevant financial information and client records are accurately maintained across internal systems.
• Supporting the Finance team with reporting, administration and other financial operations as required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen credit control processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to ensure a professional and positive client experience throughout the collection process.