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Alexander Proudfoot is a leading operational improvement firm, working with clients around the world to improve their processes and financial performance. For more than 60 years our mission has been to deliver measurable and sustainable financial benefits to our clients by developing and installing processes and programs to rapidly improve our client’s operations.

Process Consultant / Installation Specialist (fluent in English, French and/or German)

Position Description
Work as part of a project team, on client premises in installing the outputs identified and sold to the client as part of the Business Review process.

Requirements
-        Accurately analyse work processes, systems, organisational function and structures using interviews, observation, data and statistical analysis studies and techniques to determine where and how to generate measurable benefits
-       Train client individuals and task forces in the effective use of management systems, tools, techniques, group problem solving and team building and consensus development skills, to install the appropriate application of the Proudfoot methodology
-       Prepare and conduct meetings and one-on-one interfaces with client and colleagues to ensure the job responsibilities are met
-       Assume the appropriate roles of counsellor, facilitator, co-leader, presenter and/or trainer as required by the situation
-       Prepare written and oral feedback, presentation materials, critiques, systems documentation, process descriptions, evaluations, data summaries and reports using the appropriate company templates
-       Initiate innovative solutions where required and work closely with colleagues and project management to ensure they are installed for the most effective impact
-       Communicate and co-ordinate those efforts within the disciplines of the company
100% travel is required.

Compensation and Benefits
-          Attractive salary plus benefits and bonus
-          Permanent, full time position

Mentioning the reference LM IS 7/10, please send your CV to :
recruit-europe@alexanderproudfoot.com

Successful candidates will receive a reply within 10 working days

Alexander Proudfoot is part of the Management Consulting Group plc

Websites: www.alexanderproudfoot.com & www.mcgplc.com

Quality Controller with French

Job Location: Hertfordshire

Salary/Additional Information: Negotiable

Reference: RA 24/05

Company:
Our Client is a speciality chemicals company.

Role:
Quality Controller with French

The main purpose of the French speaking Product specialist/ quality controller is to ensure that new Emission Control Technology products are efficiently introduced into manufacturing locations within the European region, all the while ensuring all relevant customer and business requirements and standards are met. The French speaking Product specialist/ quality controller will undertake the quality planning aspects of product introductions, from the development phase through to series production, within the customers’ time limits.
To enable the French speaking Product specialist/ quality controller to succeed, they will work closely with the Sales, Data Management, and Technology departments, as well as Regional Manufacturing Teams.

Profile:

French language skills are essential however these coupled with Italian language skills would be ideal.
Hold a science degree or equivalent, or have a proven track record in an international quality related discipline.
Experience of the automotive industry would be advantageous.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and involves liaising with external customers and suppliers.
Work to tight deadlines and targets
Multi-task within a team environment and have a flexible approach to working

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Ricardo at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

NB. Client requirements dictate that we can only accept applications from candidates who are available for face-to-face interviews in the UK within 24 hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that we contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. We will consider you for all our vacancies now and in the future. Please do not reapply unless requested to do so. Language Matters is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

French speaking Market Reporter/ Journalist

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: £26,000 - £40,000

Reference: RA 12/05

Company:
Our client is a UK Publishing company

Role:
French speaking Market Reporter/ Journalist

Our client is a market-leading energy reporting service based in Central London. They are looking for an experienced gas markets reporter for a role on its daily publication.

Energy markets have become increasingly volatile and a quick-minded market reporter is required to cover key market and news beats, focusing especially on the French, Belgium and North African markets.

The successful French and English speaking Market Reporter will have to be fluent in written and spoken French and English. Previous experience within the European gas industry and proven journalistic experience is a requirement for the role of the French speaking Market reporter.
The fluent French and English Market reporter should exhibit excellent analytical thinking and curiosity to discover more than is apparent within the gas market covered.

Key Responsibilities within this role include:
Producing high quality daily price assessments and market analysis

Alternating between market reporting and news writing/editing
Writing off-diary news covering all aspects of gas markets
Contributing to longer features for our clients’ other gas publications
Attending industry events, conferences, press conferences as required

Profile:

Fluent French and English (written and spoken)
Experience in European gas markets is a distinct requirement
Ability to demonstrate strong levels of accuracy and numeracy and have the ability to work to strict deadlines, network and be able to break news stories.
Strong people skills
Good communicator

This is a truly exciting opportunity to work within a company that not only offers you the opportunity to progress within your career, but also the following excellent benefits:

Pension Scheme
29 Days Holiday
Paid Charity Days – 2 days per year
Life Insurance (4x salary)
Save As You Earn Share Scheme (SAYE)
Competitive Salaries

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Ricardo at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

German or French speaking Research Associate

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: up to £35,000 + commission

Reference: KH 34/03

Company:
Our client is a European company working in the financial services industry

Role:
German speaking Research Associate

Our client is looking for a German or French speaking senior associate for their business. The ideal candidate will play a lead role in supporting Partners and Senior Consultants in executing search mandates for Chairmen, Chief Executives and Chief Financial Officers for private equity backed businesses using your German.
Your role will be based in London and you will support searches across Europe. However you will have a particular focus on supporting searches in German & French speaking territories, which comprise a significant part of our business.

Profile & Requirements:

Fluent German and / or French language skills
Educated to a high degree level or equivalent experience
Strong interest in business
Strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility
Very strong communication skills and able to communicate with all levels of management
Solid work experience in a professional environment

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Kirsten Haeusser at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

Please check the 'Any Language' section and contact us direct for up-to-date news of vacancies with this language.

Alexander Proudfoot is part of the Management Consulting Group plc

Websites: www.alexanderproudfoot.com & www.mcgplc.com

German speaking Trainee Trader

Job Location: Kent

Salary/Additional Information: £25,000 - £30,000

Reference: KH 09/07

Company:
Our client is a leading food manufacturer

Role:
German speaking Trainee Trader

The purpose of the role of German speaking Trainee trader is to assist in the Trading of seeds. The purpose is to learn all aspects of the client’s Trading activities, covering buying and selling oilseeds, contract law, logistics, and administration of contracts, invoices, self-bills, etc. and using your German language skills.

Main responsibilities:
Shadow Head of Trading, learning to manage a seed book
Understand the contracts
Understand what drives the markets
Understand how to execute contracts
Understand the Customer’s needs
Understand the farmer’s (suppliers) needs
Understand logistical issues in supplying the seed to the Customer
Understand the importance of accurate administration of contracts
Understand the financial implications when things go wrong
To show enthusiasm and creativity in developing new ideas.

Profile:
Qualification and experience:

Fluent German and English language skills
Must be numerate
Further Education at Agric College/University preferable but not essential
Farming background preferable
Previous experience in similar role desirable
Recent graduates welcome

Skills:
Clean Driving Licence
Good IT skills
Good analytical skills

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Kirsten Haeusser at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

German speaking Analyst

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: approx. £30,000

Reference: KH 05/07

Company:
Our client is a world-renowned consultancy

Role:
German speaking Analyst

Position Focus
This role has a strong analytical and data modelling focus. The German Speaking Analyst will have a dual responsibility:
He/She will be assigned coverage of several of Europe’s leading retailers. The German speaking Analyst will be responsible for analysing the performance of these retailers to support the website, events, and consulting businesses. He/She will become the expert on these retailers and the markets in which they operate, which will of course include the German speaking markets.
Secondly, the German speaking Analyst will be responsible for supporting the team’s more advanced quantitative modelling needs. He/She must be comfortable independently developing data models (without statistical programmes) and clearly articulating the results.

In general, the position requires the German speaking Analyst to conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, create quantitative models, and write reports. The German speaking Analyst must combine basic quantitative skills with daily research and interpretation of facts.

Profile:
Required Skills and Experience

Flexibility and comfort working in an unstructured environment will be critical.
Fluency in German and English - excellent verbal and written skills
Additional languages will be an advantage
Good relevant experience in Financial/quantitative analysis
Highly numerate and analytical (data intensive)
Comfortable independently modeling data and making forecasts without the use of statistical programmes
Ability to solve pressing industry questions using data modeling
Ability to independently research and write articles and reports
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Demonstrable team player, comfortable is a small organisation
Good IT skills (must have intermediate/advanced excel skills and be able to navigate the internet efficiently, knowledge of Access a plus)

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Kirsten Haeusser at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

German or French speaking Research Associate

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: up to £35,000 + commission

Reference: KH 34/03

Company:
Our client is a European company working in the financial services industry

Role:
German speaking Research Associate

Profile & Requirements:

Fluent German and / or French language skills
Educated to a high degree level or equivalent experience
Strong interest in business
Strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility
Very strong communication skills and able to communicate with all levels of management
Solid work experience in a professional environment

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Kirsten Haeusser at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

Please check the 'Any Language' section and contact us direct for up-to-date news of vacancies with this language.

Arabic Speaking Graphics Technician / Urban Planner

Job Location: London

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000

Reference: RA 13/07

Company:
Our client is a leading strategic and management consultancy in the built environment and is an internationally renowned engineering design practice.

Role:
Arabic Speaking Graphics Technician / Urban Planner

Our client is looking for a creative, proactive Graphics Technician /Urban Planner who is fluent in written and spoken Arabic to join their busy central London based team. The Arabic speaking Graphics Technician will be responsible for the provision of graphic support on current projects including preparation of high quality design / concept drawings, process diagrams and sketches.
Other functions of the Arabic speaking Graphics Technician will include the preparation, formatting and delivery of project literature including development of document templates and project identities defined by the team.

Profile:
Fluent in written and spoken Arabic (pre-requisite)
Excellent understanding and communication of English both spoken and written
A background in Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering or other urban development related field, preferably in the field of urban design, architecture and graphic design.
Demonstration of additional experience gained through extra-curricular activities will also be welcomed
Excellent graphic design and document design skills
Excellent IT skills, in particular; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Earth and AutoCad.
Be a team player, be adaptable, and solid track record of being able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Show an interest in developing a strong brand identity
Good communication skills, oral and written and the ability to build relationships with internal and external partners

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Ricardo de Abreu at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

Content Editor – South African Market

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: £16,000 – £18,000 depending on experience

Reference: RA 11/06

Company:
Our client is an online company with worldwide coverage of major events.

Role:
Content Editor – South African Market

This position of Content Editor is part of our client’s multi-lingual Content team.
The English speaking Content Editor will play a key role in ensuring the South African version of the website is consistently and effectively promoting the company’s products and services all the while ensuring that the needs of relevant target markets within South Africa are met.

Duties:
Ensuring the South African, UK, Irish, Canadian and ASEAN versions of the website are up-to date.
Writing informative and concise articles for the home page on each website.
Maintaining the application so that it is visible whenever a live event is taking place.
Ensuring that all external content from various suppliers are accurate and then making sure the content is displayed and easily accessible
Maintaining up-to-date content on all events covered by our client
Working with the Search Engine Optimization team to ensure that our client is getting the best possible exposure.

Profile:
Content Editor – South African Market

Key skills & experience:

Fluent written and spoken English is essential for the role
Another South African language is desirable
Thorough knowledge of South African sports, both domestic and international.
Good understanding of computer packages, including Microsoft Windows.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to enable effective working relationships.
Capable of working as part of a roster pattern, 35 hours per week and five days out of seven.
Flexible approach is necessary.
An eye for detail is essential

NB: If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all of our vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

To apply, please send your CV to Ricardo at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

Content Editor – South African Market

Job Location: London

Salary/Additional Information: £16,000 – £18,000 depending on experience

Reference: RA 11/06

Company:
Our client is an online company with worldwide coverage of major events.

Role:
Content Editor – South African Market

Key skills & experience:

To apply, please send your CV to Ricardo at info@languagematters.co.uk

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

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