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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Who We Are:</span></p>\n<p><br>At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. 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At this instance, you will enjoy:</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.</li>\n<li>Competitive salary package.<br></li>\n<li>Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.</li>\n<li>Value Award celebration events.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Why Inchcape Shipping Services?</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.</p>\n<p><br>Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: </p>\n<p><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Global Perspective</span></em><span> </span>- we connect the world and see the bigger picture. </p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">The Power of People</span></em><span> </span>- we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. </p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Progress<span> </span></span></em>- we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>#WeAreInchcape</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success. </p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Additional Information:</span></p>\n<p><br>Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location. </p>\n<p><br><em>To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.</em></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><em>#LI-Onsite</em></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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