Feeling the pinch? This week, Hatty Blue has teamed up with beauty website The-Beauty-Pages.com to give top tips for looking fabulous during the credit crunch.

1) Look out for budget ranges that have been designed by top industry experts. Tesco’s Skin Wisdom range was created by expert Bharti Vyas and is widely regarded by beauty journalists as being one of the best on the market. Better still, prices start at just £1.99, from Tesco Stores nationwide.

2) Save yourself a fortune by customising last year’s winter coat. Belt it with a wide patent belt, pin on a handful of glitzy brooches, or sew an uber-stylish lace trim to the collar.

3) Fill your dressing table with fabulous multi-purpose products. Treat yourself to NEOM Organic Beauty Balm, £12, which will soften even the driest patches of skin, plus act as an intensive lipbalm and cuticle cream.

4) Invite a gaggle of like-sized friends to join you for a swapping party. Each guest should arrive with a bag full of clothes that they no longer wear, which they can then swap for other guests’ cast-offs, and leave with a whole new wardrobe. Visit http://www.whatsmineisyours.com for inspiration.

5) You don’t have to spend a huge amount on Christmas presents to make a big impression. The stunning packaging at beauty boutique B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful gives the products the look of something ten times the price tag. Prices start at just £4.

6) Visit a discount outlet. The best in the UK is Bicester Village, which offers huge discounts on brands from Burberry to Molton Brown. Plan you spree at www.bicestervillage.com.

We've posted four of our most exciting new jobs below. If you think you're the best person for the job, send your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk as soon as possible..

Top Level PA – Worldwide PR Co.
Permanent
Up to £32k
A fantastic opportunity exists to join one of the world’s leading PR agencies, supporting the head of the company’s thriving healthcare branch. Working from stylish offices in the heart of London, you will use your well-developed PA skills to coordinate a busy diary, produce accurate documents, maintain filing systems, and to manage a steady stream of emails, telephone calls, and mail. You will have first-rate organisation skills and be confident at building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues at every level. You will be able to travel on occasions to assist with international meetings, plus show flexibility with working hours when needed. Advanced PowerPoint skills are a must, along with five years experience as a PA, plus a proactive, efficient, and enthusiastic approach. You will be polished, articulate, and love working in a team.

Course Advisor – Prestigious Design School!
Up to £22K
An amazing position has occurred to join this well-known design school in the cool and trendy Chelsea Harbour.With a prestigious teaching fraternity and an exciting range of world leading courses, our Client has earned an enviable reputation for their unique style and creative flair alongside an immensely friendly, fun and supportive culture.You will be the vital first point of contact for prospective students. Your role will be extremely varied and will consist of handling all course enquiries, setting up and following up on interviews, sending out brochures, and undertaking general team support.You'll have a minimum of 12 months office experience, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and most importantly be a fun, proactive team player. Your secretarial skills will be strong. Most importantly you will be an incredibly warm and friendly person who will be passionate about the School and represent it to the highest degree externally! A true ambassadorial role!

Hatty Blue knows that it's getting harder to avoid mentions of the 'credit crunch' - we're faced with the latest news every time we switch on the TV, open a newspaper, or click onto the internet. It's easy to feel daunted by the drip-feed of gloomy predictions, but Hatty Blue is keen to reassure our candidates and lift spirits.

We have a poster in our office that reads 'Keep Calm and Carry On'. The poster was originally commissioned during the Second World War to lift morale in blitz-hit Britain. It might be half a decade later, but the message still rings true and certainly keeps the Hatty Blue team calm when the phones are ringing off the hook and there never seems like there's enough hours in the day!

Hatty Blue still has a flood of brilliant jobs coming in, so please do get in touch if you are looking for a change. Don't feel daunted by what is happening in the financial world - for Hatty Blue, business is very much as usual.

We've posted three new jobs below. If you think you're the perfect person for the job, email your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk.

Global Team Coordinator - Luxury PR
Permanent
£27K
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of London's largest PR agencies, working on the account of a luxury luggage label. Your role will be to provide key administrative support for the account on a global level, ensuring the smooth and professional running of client and team activities.You will be the first point of contact for regional managers worldwide, co-hosting fortnightly meetings and creating minutes for circulation. The role will require you to manage global PR samples, ensuring that key collections are ordered for all markets and taking responsibility for the sample budget. You will be a 2nd jobber with 2 years + experience in an adminsitrative capacity and unflappable under pressure and confident enough to speak to senior staff on a daily basis. You will have excellent written and numeracy skills, with first rate Powerpoint skills to create regular reports for the team. You will be super organised, reliable, and prepared to go the extra mile to get the job done.

Property Manager - Luxury Boutique
Permanent
£23K
This is an outstanding opportunity to join this niche independent Property Consultancy who source exclusive residential homes for London's elite.This luxury boutique is the branchild of an inspiring property entrepenuer and very well respected within the prime property industry and who is constantly in the national press.Your role is to act as the single point of contact for all tenant's queries throughout the tenancy, administer and ensure timely payments of regular outgoings such as service charges, coordinate running repairs and maintenance, use your little black book of tried and tested suppliers and contractors to resolve issues, ensure compliance with legal responsibilities, manage the transfer of utilities and visit the properties in your remit. Our Client is looking for a sophisticated, relationship driven property manager with a minimum of 3 years experience, preferably within a high profile London organisation. You'll have excellent technical skills and experience of working in an intensely busy deadline driven commercial environment. Experience of niche working environments would be an advantage. You'll be supremely well organised and be detail driven with the ability to work calmly under pressure. An interest in beautiful homes and interior design would be preferable.

Research Assistant - Branding & Marketing Agency!
Permanent
£21K
A fantastic opportunity exists to join this international Brand, Communications and Research Agency with award winning campaigns and a dynamic, distinctive culture. There are excellent training and development programmes.As a research assistant you will be responsible for helping teams wow their clients! The role involves creating and developing Powerpoint templates, inputting data, meeting logistics and agenda management, sourcing and creating stimulus and questionnaires for interviews, creating materials for new business deliverables and assisting with team communications.You'll be a bright and ambitious graduate (ideally in a science related subject) with 18 months administrative team based experience looking for their 2nd role post graduating. You'll have advanced powerpoint, word and excel and have some design and creative "know -how!". Importantly you will be an excellent organiser with a self confident and proactive nature alongside the flexibility when it comes to assisting with major client debriefs.

We might be in the midst of a credit crunch, but it hasn't stopped the Hatty Blue team expanding. We'd like to introduce you to the newest member of staff... This is Lily - she's a three-week old boxer puppy and she will be joining Hatty's team in late November. We're not sure that her typing speed and telephone voice will be up to scratch, but we're pretty confident that she's going to charm all our lovely clients and candidates...

Things are busy in the Hatty Blue office. The team have started weekly Pilates lessons, which (so we are led to believe) is helping us to stay calm and focused as our phones ring non-stop with all the fabulous new jobs that are flooding in.

Hatty Blue is also preparing for a big night tomorrow, as they sponsor an event in partnership with a publishing company. With around 600 guests attending and Hatty's temping team helping out for the evening, we're looking forward to flying the Hatty flag...

We've posted four of our most exciting new jobs below. If you think you're the best person for the job, send your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk as soon as possible..


Project Administrator – Cutting Edge Engineering Co.
Permanent
Up to 28K + Bonus + Benefits

An excellent opportunity exists to join one of the UK’s most exciting, dynamic, and fastest growing data networking companies, based in South West London. The role is to primarily support the company’s Operations functions and provide assistance to other departments as required. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in project administration, preferably within an engineering company, plus advanced IT skills and an interest in all things technical. You will support managers in the production and collation of documents, act as secretary to the Project Review Board and take minutes where necessary, and assist the Office Manager with facilities administration. You will be responsible for technical administration, including maintaining the GIS enquiry file, so some knowledge of GIS mapping systems would be advantageous. You will have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project. The successful candidate will be super organised, highly flexible, and used to dealing with clients both internally and externally. You will be polished and professional, reflecting the company’s slick image, and be passionate about joining this uniquely successful, fun, and challenging environment.

HR Manager – International Film Co.
Permanent
c.£50K
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Human Resources team of a global film company based in the heart of London. Reporting to the HR Director this is a true generalist role on an international level and the successful candidate will have previous experience of overseeing multiple territories. You will manage employee relations including performance management and disciplinary actions and you will also be experienced in redundancies. You will develop and review HR policies in line with current legislation and best practice, and manage ex-pats (including relocation, immigration, and tax issues). Further responsibilities include managing the employee induction and intern programme, establishing and delivering team development programmes, succession planning, managing the recruitment process up to senior management level, and consulting with departmental heads regarding salary review and promotions. You will be as happy working on an international level, as you will be dealing with day-to-day responsibilities closer to home. You will have at least 5 years HR experience ideally in a media environment.


Course Advisor – Prestigious Design School!
Permanent
Up to £22K
An amazing position has occurred to join this well-known design school in the cool and trendy Chelsea Harbour.
With a prestigious teaching fraternity and an exciting range of world leading courses, our Client has earned an enviable reputation for their unique style and creative flair alongside an immensely friendly, fun and supportive culture.
You will be the vital first point of contact for prospective students. Your role will be extremely varied and will consist of handling all course enquiries, setting up and following up on interviews, sending out brochures, and undertaking general team support.
You'll have a minimum of 12 months office experience, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and most importantly be a fun, proactive team player. Your secretarial skills will be strong. Most importantly you will be an incredibly warm and friendly person who will be passionate about the School and represent it to the highest degree externally! A true ambassadorial role!
Call now for an immediate interview!

Top Level PA – Worldwide Advertising Agency

Permanent

Up to £35K

Our client is one of the world’s largest and long standing advertising agencies, with an impressive client list and plush offices based in London. The role is for an experienced PA with superb organisational skills to efficiently and intelligently manage the hectic schedule of a Worldwide Director. Responsibilities will include organising complex travel itineraries, monitoring department expenditure, liasing closely with senior PA’s in regional offices, and organising meetings and conference calls. You will be technologically minded, with an interest in all things digital. You will be required to produce high standard presentations, plus compile and edit video footage with the help of the in-house production company. Super-advanced Powerpoint, advanced Word and Intermediate Excel are essential. The successful candidate will be polished, articulate, self-motivated, discreet, flexible, highly professional and will have at least five years PA experience.

It's impossible to switch on the TV or pick up a paper at the moment without hearing about the 'credit crunch' that is whipping our financial markets into a frenzy. If you're looking for a new job, Hatty Blue understands it's a daunting time. The good news is that the jobs are still coming in and still being filled, so don't hesitate to send over your CV if you see a position that takes your fancy.

If the purse strings are a little tighter than usual, at least the new series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' has arrived on our screens to perk up those cosy nights in. Hatty Blue has even more of an excuse to keep the sofa warm, as we're running a client competition based around the result of the show. Each client has been allocated a couple, with the winner bagging them a pair of hot West End tickets. With Phil Daniels and Gillian Taylforth already voted out of the show, the competition is definitely hotting up..

We've posted three of our most exciting new jobs below. If you think you're the best person for the job, send your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk as soon as possible..

Junior Account Exec - Healthcare PR

£19K

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of the world’s fastest growing healthcare PR agencies as a Junior Account Exec. Your role will be to provide administrative support for the account team, which will include making arrangements for meetings, providing accurate copy quickly and efficiently, setting up filing systems, and making travel arrangements. You will liase regularly with clients, quickly developing a strong understanding of their products, PR programmes, and objectives. You will keep abreast of industry and environmental issues so that you can flag up issues and opportunities to the team. The successful candidate will have at least six months administrative experience under their belt, plus ideally a degree in a science-related subject. Enthusiasm, great organisation skills, plus a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint will set you apart from the crowd. .

PA to 5 Bankers – Tax-Free Bahrain

$45K plus bonuses

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity exists to become PA to 5 Bankers in the tax-free financial hub of Bahrain. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years PA experience, with a solid understanding of financial markets and private banking. Experience on an Eastern European desk would be a bonus.You will be responsible for maintaining records and dealing with all administration, so excellent IT skills and meticulous attention to detail are a must. You'll be well-presented and polished, to reflect their professional and slick image.

Graduate Researcher - Prestigious Search Firm

Up to £25K

A fantastic opportunity exists for a high flying graduate to join this high profile niche recruitment boutique in the heart of the City. Our Client is the market leader in recruiting the best graduates and professionals into front office Investment Banking, Management Consulting, blue chip corporates and entreprenurial start ups. With a reputation for excellence alongside an intellectually stimulating and supportive culture and a strong focus on employee development, they are expanding rapidly due to phenomenal success across their commercial portfolio.Working directly alongside the current associates you will be involved in every aspect of supporting and running multiple recruitment campaigns. Your responsibilities will include candidate management, research, campus liaison, marketing and milkround support, screening candidate applications, database maanagement, interviewing and assessment support. You are a highly motivated graduate with excellent technical skills who is extremely on the ball with preferably 12 months experience working within an intensely busy deadline driven commercial environment. You are quick to learn, quick to remember, and are detail driven with the ability to work calmly under pressure. Our client offers a fabulous starting salary and package, a fun, sociable, robust, intelligent culture where you will learn the trade from some of the most talented Industry professionals in London and most importantly offers excellent career progression.

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