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Your Career with Our Commercial Property Claims Team!

Starting salary from £26,900 (depending on skills, and experience) plus additional benefits

Are you an experienced claims handler looking for a new challenge, or are you ready to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We have exciting opportunities available in our expanding Commercial Property Claims Team.

A Bit About the Job:

In this role, you will support our customers and brokers throughout the commercial property claims process. You will assist customers and brokers from the initial claim report to the final resolution, coordinating the arrangement of property repairs, processing settlements, and providing updates on liability and progress.

You need to work proactively on the claim, building strong relationships with brokers, and minimising the inconvenience to our customers' daily operations. You will need to juggle multiple tasks at pace and utilise a range of digital systems.

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

• Commercial Property Claims Experience: Previous experience in commercial property claims or claims handling is essential.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities in a dynamic setting.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to learn, assist colleagues, and embrace change.
• Customer Focus : Commitment to delivering high-quality service and prioritising customer needs.
• Digital Proficiency : Strong IT skills, with experience using software such as Microsoft Outlook and Word.

We support smart working, so once you’ve successfully completed your training and are fully prepared, this role will transition to a hybrid model where you will spend 50% of your time in the office and the remaining 50% working from home.

We offer flexible working hours with our standard 35-hour full-time contracts, and options for part-time working. If you prefer to increase your hours, we also provide a 40-hour contract with your Team Leader's approval. Our team handles a diverse portfolio of claims involving commercial buildings, office spaces, retail properties, and more, ensuring that your work remains varied and engaging.

These permanent roles will involve hours covering our opening times of 8.00am to 6.00pm (Monday – Friday). Location Glasgow/Manchester

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary from £6,900 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 6% annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1 00 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

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Delivery Driver (Self Employed)

Many logistics service providers pay an increased rate during peak season. You can check this with the specific provider prior to contracting.

We’re seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you’ll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive.

What we are offering:

• Easy and fast application process
• Safe working conditions
• Motivated and diverse team
• 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road
• Pre-sorted packages for your van loading
• Pre-defined routes
• Daily interactions with your community
• Up to 5-day work week + weekends can be included

Responsibilities:

• Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely
• Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
• Operate an electronic device for GPS route guidance
• Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude

Requirements:

• Must be self employed
• Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages
• Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.)
• Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station
• Must be at least 18 years old

Conveyancing Assistant - Wilmslow 



An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a forward-thinking and modern law firm. 

You will be working as part of a friendly, supportive team of 4, benefiting from working one-on-one with the Partner and head of the office.

This role will see you supporting the conveyancing partner on a wide variety of Residential Property matters , gaining exposure to all aspects of the conveyancing process.



Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising directly with clients and third parties


• Maintaining and updating case management systems and records


• Preparing and drafting documents


• Compiling completion packs


• Managing completions from start to finish

About You:

• At least 1 year’s experience within a Conveyancing department


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment


• Ambition to progress and develop your career further

Benefits:

• Competitive, market-leading salary


• Full legal and administrative support


• Clear progression routes and long-term career development


• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced professionals

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant who is eager to progress and join a supportive, growing team with excellent long-term prospects.



To apply, please send your CV

A new opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer to join a well-established yet modern high street practice. They are looking for someone with 2 years PQE to slot into a 5-person team. You will work on all aspects of Private Client matters, including but not limited to Wills, Trusts, and Probate. You will have full legal support from paralegals and secretaries. The firm offers hybrid working and extremely generous annual leave.



Candidate Criteria:

• Qualified as a Solicitor or Legal Executive. Candidates "qualified by experience" will also be considered.


• Specialist in Private Client law with Wills and Probate experience.


• Excellent client care from building client relationships to maintaining a client base.


• Ability to handle a varied caseload and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Nearly 40 days of overall holiday after 3 years served.


• 2 days per week work from home. 


• Great staff retention with most employees saying it's the "best place they've ever worked."


• Market-leading salary.


• Modern case management system.


• Full legal support.


• Exceptional career progression opportunities.


• Ongoing training and development.

A fantastic new opportunity for a Secured Lending Lawyer to join a modern, young firm that is going from strength to strength. This is a chance to be part of a new and developing team where you can truly make your mark.



Why this role?

• Not a high-volume caseload – focus on quality over quantity


• Work closely with the Head of Department & Managing Partner


• Play a key role in building and strengthening the secured lending offering


• Join a supportive, social, and fun “work hard, play hard” culture

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of secured lending matters, representing lenders


• Handling cases independently from instruction through to completion


• Building and maintaining strong client and lender relationships


• Working closely with leadership to grow and shape the secured lending team


• Previous experience of acting for lenders is essential

What’s on offer

• Market-leading salary & bonus structure


• Genuine career progression (Training Contract, CLC, or CILEX routes available)


• Ongoing training & regular one-to-ones


• Modern, collaborative, and social culture


• Flexible & hybrid working

Apply now If you’re interested, send your CV