René van Jaarsveld

Highly organised and discreet Administrator with 10+ years' experience in financial and legal administration, including trusts and estates, and 2 years as Business Support Officer reporting to a Divisional Property Manager for a large retail corporation. Proven in confidential client management, diary and case management, document preparation, and improving office processes. After relocating to the UK, gained frontline experience in adult supported living (Enhanced DBS) and in a busy secondary school environment with Chartwells, demonstrating adaptability, calm under pressure and strong communication.

Now seeking a term-time or part-time administrative role within NHS, education or local authority where accuracy, empathy and reliability are valued.

Kitchen Assistant / Baker - Chartwells - Wirral

(2025-01)

Working in fast-paced, time-critical school environment – responsible for food preparation, baking, service and presentation in line with allergen and food hygiene procedures

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, stock rotation and safe storage
• Collaborate with catering team during busy service; provide friendly, professional service to pupils and staff
• Demonstrates reliability, teamwork and understanding of school safeguarding and compliance culture

Support Worker - Swanton Care & Community - Hadleigh, Suffolk

(2023-06 - 2025-04)

Supported 5 adults in residential supported living with daily living, personal care, emotional support and independence promotion. Full Enhanced DBS

• Accurate record-keeping, support plans, medication administration and audits – reduced errors through regular audits
• Planned and facilitated activities and outings; drove to appointments, shopping and services; liaised with families and health professionals
• Developed strong safeguarding, communication and documentation skills transferable to NHS / school settings

Business Support Coordinator / Office Manager - Shoprite Checkers - South Africa (Relocated to UK)

(2018-10 - 2022-07)

Office Manager and secretary to Divisional Property Manager for large property portfolio – managed diary, travel, meetings and confidential correspondence. Large Retail Property Division

• General office management and internal HR/personnel requests; controlled duties of Kitchen Assistant, cleaners, driver and receptionist
• Maintained property records, prepared reports, coordinated contractors and internal stakeholders
• Ensured tidiness, hygiene and overall health & safety compliance; handled kitchen and office purchases

Financial & Legal Administrator / Private OA - Niel van der Merwe Attorneys & Mirror Financial Solutions - South Africa

(2010-06 - 2017-05)

Provided confidential PA and admin support to Financial Adviser and Lawyer; managed trusts & estates documentation, client correspondence, compliance filing and case progression. 10 years same office, progressive roles

• Trusted with high-value client portfolio and sensitive legal records – managed Estate, Art 78(2A) Trust and personal bank accounts
• Supported 8 financial advisers with loading new business, servicing, withdrawals, surrenders and outstanding requirements
• Typing of legal documents, invoicing, general office administration, diary management and liaison with external companies

Assistant & Workshop Manager - Jewellery Designer - South Africa

(2017-05 - 2018-07)

Managed workshop workflow, stock control of precious metals and diamonds, supplier liaison and customer orders. Role ended due to redundancy when workshop outsourced

• Coordinated production schedule, invoicing, reconciling accounts and advertising photography

Receptionist - Mirror Financial Solutions

(2009-03 - 2010-05)

Branch Manager - House of Coffees

(2008-01 - 2008-11)

Customer service, cash handling, team supervision

Matric (Year 13) - Wonderboom High School (2006 - 2013)