The Interim Head of Leisure Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across Liverpool's leisure facilities and associated services. The postholder will ensure the safe, efficient and commercially sustainable operation of the council's leisure estate while supporting the council's ambitions to improve health, wellbeing and participation in sport and physical activity across the city. The role will lead operational teams delivering services across leisure centres, swimming pools, sports facilities, GP referral and community programmes, ensuring high standards of customer service, regulatory compliance and financial performance. This is a key leadership role responsible for stabilising and improving operational performance, supporting workforce development, and helping shape the future operating model for leisure services in Liverpool. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
The Interim Head of Leisure Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across Liverpool's leisure facilities and associated services. The postholder will ensure the safe, efficient and commercially sustainable operation of the council's leisure estate while supporting the council's ambitions to improve health, wellbeing and participation in sport and physical activity across the city. The role will lead operational teams delivering services across leisure centres, swimming pools, sports facilities, GP referral and community programmes, ensuring high standards of customer service, regulatory compliance and financial performance. This is a key leadership role responsible for stabilising and improving operational performance, supporting workforce development, and helping shape the future operating model for leisure services in Liverpool. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Role Purpose The Interim HR Operations Manager will provide senior-level operational leadership across the HR Operations service, with a particular focus on stabilising, developing and embedding the Reward function during a period of organisational transition. The role will ensure high-quality delivery of core HR operational services, lead continuous improvement activity, and strengthen service-wide processes, systems and governance. The post-holder will manage and develop the Pay & Reward team, oversee establishment-management processes, and work collaboratively across HR to support effective, consistent, and efficient people management practices. This interim role is critical in supporting organisational readiness for the Total Pay & Reward Programme, ensuring interdependencies are managed and that BAU service quality is maintained. Key Results Areas & Accountabilities 1. HR Operations Leadership (Service-Wide) Provide senior-level operational support across HR Operations, contributing to the delivery of a cohesive, customer-focused HR service. Lead service-wide improvement activity, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce silos, and build consistency in ways of working. Provide expertise in HR operations process redesign, working with colleagues across the organisation to simplify workflows and improve digital enablement. Support the Head of HR Operations with operational oversight, risk identification, service prioritisation, and management of cross-cutting issues. 2. Reward, Recognition & Establishment Management Lead the Pay & Reward team to deliver an effective, professional and responsive reward service. Oversee a robust job evaluation process ensuring fairness, consistency and compliance with Council policy. Maintain up-to-date approaches to reward, benefits and recognition, keeping strategies under review to support attraction and retention. Manage the day-to-day delivery, communication and marketing of staff benefit schemes. Oversee the establishment control framework in partnership with HR and Finance colleagues, ensuring high-quality data, governance and reporting. Lead the allowance request and approval processes, ensuring transparency, risk monitoring and appropriate escalation where needed. Commission or procure external reward or benchmarking support when required, ensuring compliance with procurement and corporate policies. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Role Purpose The Interim HR Operations Manager will provide senior-level operational leadership across the HR Operations service, with a particular focus on stabilising, developing and embedding the Reward function during a period of organisational transition. The role will ensure high-quality delivery of core HR operational services, lead continuous improvement activity, and strengthen service-wide processes, systems and governance. The post-holder will manage and develop the Pay & Reward team, oversee establishment-management processes, and work collaboratively across HR to support effective, consistent, and efficient people management practices. This interim role is critical in supporting organisational readiness for the Total Pay & Reward Programme, ensuring interdependencies are managed and that BAU service quality is maintained. Key Results Areas & Accountabilities 1. HR Operations Leadership (Service-Wide) Provide senior-level operational support across HR Operations, contributing to the delivery of a cohesive, customer-focused HR service. Lead service-wide improvement activity, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce silos, and build consistency in ways of working. Provide expertise in HR operations process redesign, working with colleagues across the organisation to simplify workflows and improve digital enablement. Support the Head of HR Operations with operational oversight, risk identification, service prioritisation, and management of cross-cutting issues. 2. Reward, Recognition & Establishment Management Lead the Pay & Reward team to deliver an effective, professional and responsive reward service. Oversee a robust job evaluation process ensuring fairness, consistency and compliance with Council policy. Maintain up-to-date approaches to reward, benefits and recognition, keeping strategies under review to support attraction and retention. Manage the day-to-day delivery, communication and marketing of staff benefit schemes. Oversee the establishment control framework in partnership with HR and Finance colleagues, ensuring high-quality data, governance and reporting. Lead the allowance request and approval processes, ensuring transparency, risk monitoring and appropriate escalation where needed. Commission or procure external reward or benchmarking support when required, ensuring compliance with procurement and corporate policies. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Purpose of the role; To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team. To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Purpose of the role; To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team. To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Our client, Swindon Borough Council is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team Purpose To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life Key responsibilities and accountabilities: To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate / Service, ensuring that people related issues are considered in the design and delivery of services. Strategic alignment: Partner with senior leaders to develop, implement, and embed HR strategies that support long-term goals, drive organisational performance and sense of belonging and ensures the council's financial sustainability. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Our client, Swindon Borough Council is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team Purpose To support delivery of the council's people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR and OD leadership team To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and OD advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the council's culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life Key responsibilities and accountabilities: To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate / Service, ensuring that people related issues are considered in the design and delivery of services. Strategic alignment: Partner with senior leaders to develop, implement, and embed HR strategies that support long-term goals, drive organisational performance and sense of belonging and ensures the council's financial sustainability. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead their Temporary Accommodation, and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services, Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other statutory guidance. Oversee the Housing Register and allocations scheme, ensuring a fair, transparent and effective approach to prioritisation and lettings Drive continuous service improvement, strengthening performance management, improving the customer journey and delivering value for money Lead on the development and implementation of service policies, procedures and systems in line with legislative and strategic requirements Manage significant financial resources, including Temporary Accommodation budgets, ensuring effective planning, control and alignment with the Council's financial framework Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal services, external agencies, landlords and providers to improve supply and service delivery Represent the service at a senior level, including engagement with Members, senior leaders and external stakeholders About You Substantial experience at a senior management level within a local authority housing service, with responsibility for Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocation services Demonstrable experience of leading and motivating large, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering service improvement in a complex environment Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, allocations frameworks and the wider housing policy context Experience of managing significant budgets within a public sector environment and delivering services within financial constraints Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management, including working effectively with housing providers, landlords and partners Ability to lead and deliver change programmes, improving service performance and customer outcomes Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Members, senior officers and external stakeholders Politically aware, with a clear understanding of the governance and decision-making environment within local government Able to provide clear strategic direction while maintaining effective oversight of operational delivery. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead their Temporary Accommodation, and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services, Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other statutory guidance. Oversee the Housing Register and allocations scheme, ensuring a fair, transparent and effective approach to prioritisation and lettings Drive continuous service improvement, strengthening performance management, improving the customer journey and delivering value for money Lead on the development and implementation of service policies, procedures and systems in line with legislative and strategic requirements Manage significant financial resources, including Temporary Accommodation budgets, ensuring effective planning, control and alignment with the Council's financial framework Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal services, external agencies, landlords and providers to improve supply and service delivery Represent the service at a senior level, including engagement with Members, senior leaders and external stakeholders About You Substantial experience at a senior management level within a local authority housing service, with responsibility for Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocation services Demonstrable experience of leading and motivating large, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering service improvement in a complex environment Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, allocations frameworks and the wider housing policy context Experience of managing significant budgets within a public sector environment and delivering services within financial constraints Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management, including working effectively with housing providers, landlords and partners Ability to lead and deliver change programmes, improving service performance and customer outcomes Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Members, senior officers and external stakeholders Politically aware, with a clear understanding of the governance and decision-making environment within local government Able to provide clear strategic direction while maintaining effective oversight of operational delivery. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Duties will be to; Draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters. Advise on all matters relating on planning and highways matters. Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers. Positively contribute as member of the Legal Services Management Team. Conduct member training. Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary. Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings. Progress the council's various corporate agenda. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Duties will be to; Draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters. Advise on all matters relating on planning and highways matters. Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers. Positively contribute as member of the Legal Services Management Team. Conduct member training. Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary. Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings. Progress the council's various corporate agenda. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Our client, Bristol Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Child Protection team Bristol's area services teams have recently had an overwhelmingly positive focused visit from Ofsted which highlights 'Workforce morale is high. Practitioners 'love' working for Bristol and feel highly supported by their managers. All practitioners, regardless of their length of time working for Bristol, feel valued and enabled to make a positive difference in improving the lives of vulnerable children Average caseloads are currently around 15 children per worker. Other things that are useful for people to know - Our social workers work in small teams with excellent management availability. Each team has their own office space and each worker has their own desk so no hot desking! This role is for an experienced child protection social worker in North Bristol. References must be uploaded with submission. Must be a driver and have access to a car. max 1 day WFH per week. As a social worker in the North of Bristol, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support and intervention for families in CiN, CP and Court processes. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking statutory duties for children and families in need or in need of protection. Collaborating with families to meet assessed needs and support safety planning. Facilitating changes and implementing permanence plans when necessary. Working towards positive outcomes for children and families. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
Our client, Bristol Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Child Protection team Bristol's area services teams have recently had an overwhelmingly positive focused visit from Ofsted which highlights 'Workforce morale is high. Practitioners 'love' working for Bristol and feel highly supported by their managers. All practitioners, regardless of their length of time working for Bristol, feel valued and enabled to make a positive difference in improving the lives of vulnerable children Average caseloads are currently around 15 children per worker. Other things that are useful for people to know - Our social workers work in small teams with excellent management availability. Each team has their own office space and each worker has their own desk so no hot desking! This role is for an experienced child protection social worker in North Bristol. References must be uploaded with submission. Must be a driver and have access to a car. max 1 day WFH per week. As a social worker in the North of Bristol, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support and intervention for families in CiN, CP and Court processes. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking statutory duties for children and families in need or in need of protection. Collaborating with families to meet assessed needs and support safety planning. Facilitating changes and implementing permanence plans when necessary. Working towards positive outcomes for children and families. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client, Bristol City Council, is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their team We have a hybrid working option. However, in the first few weeks, I would like the practitioners to come into the office. They are expected to work from the office on duty days (rota basis) and attend practice meetings once a month. Expectation is for practitioners to come into the office at least twice a week. Free car park available within the office premises. Role- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota and Court of Protection work where applicable. Profile- We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
Our client, Bristol City Council, is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their team We have a hybrid working option. However, in the first few weeks, I would like the practitioners to come into the office. They are expected to work from the office on duty days (rota basis) and attend practice meetings once a month. Expectation is for practitioners to come into the office at least twice a week. Free car park available within the office premises. Role- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota and Court of Protection work where applicable. Profile- We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
INTERIM - Head of Service - Adolescent Support Services - Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will help us shape the future of adolescent support in our community. What You'll Do Provide inspiring leadership to multi-disciplinary teams across youth justice and adolescent services. Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including designing and embedding new service models. Lead robust safeguarding and risk management for vulnerable adolescents. Build and sustain effective partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors. Champion a culture of excellence, professional development, and inclusion. This role will require 3 days a week on site. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Mar 31, 2026
Seasonal
INTERIM - Head of Service - Adolescent Support Services - Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will help us shape the future of adolescent support in our community. What You'll Do Provide inspiring leadership to multi-disciplinary teams across youth justice and adolescent services. Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including designing and embedding new service models. Lead robust safeguarding and risk management for vulnerable adolescents. Build and sustain effective partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors. Champion a culture of excellence, professional development, and inclusion. This role will require 3 days a week on site. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Duties of the role will be to; Deliver Housing Capital Programme contracts ensuring the objectives, targets and priorities of the Council are achieved whilst remaining compliant within statutory regulations. The Housing Capital Programme team undertakes approximately 20m per annum of spend on a range of improvement projects (including retrofit, compliance, and decent homes) to the 5,600 landlord properties within the HRA. Examples of contracts delivered include: Replacement kitchens and bathrooms Re-roofing Replacement windows and doors Installation and updating of door entry systems Upgrading insulation and ventilation Major environmental improvement programmes Electrical testing and remedial works Fire safety works (e.g., fire doors, emergency lighting, and compartmentalisation) Water safety works Deliver the annual capital programme for the service including decent homes, net zero and environmental works, capital programme environmental works, Water treatment plant replacement programme, Net Zero programme. This role will be hybrid, with 2 days on site and 3 days working from home. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Mar 31, 2026
Seasonal
Duties of the role will be to; Deliver Housing Capital Programme contracts ensuring the objectives, targets and priorities of the Council are achieved whilst remaining compliant within statutory regulations. The Housing Capital Programme team undertakes approximately 20m per annum of spend on a range of improvement projects (including retrofit, compliance, and decent homes) to the 5,600 landlord properties within the HRA. Examples of contracts delivered include: Replacement kitchens and bathrooms Re-roofing Replacement windows and doors Installation and updating of door entry systems Upgrading insulation and ventilation Major environmental improvement programmes Electrical testing and remedial works Fire safety works (e.g., fire doors, emergency lighting, and compartmentalisation) Water safety works Deliver the annual capital programme for the service including decent homes, net zero and environmental works, capital programme environmental works, Water treatment plant replacement programme, Net Zero programme. This role will be hybrid, with 2 days on site and 3 days working from home. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Support the definition, planning, execution and closure of multiple transformation projects across the Finance Improvement Programme Maintain and monitor programme plans, interdependencies, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies. Oversee risk and issue management, ensuring timely resolution and escalations where necessary. Provide project management mentoring to peers Support the programme's recovery work, ensuring underperforming areas are identified, addressed, and supported. Evaluate project outcomes and conduct lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement. Support Senior Responsible officers in preparing regular updates, ensuring transparent reporting on project status, milestones, risks, and financials to stakeholders the FIP Working Group, DLT, Corporate Leadership Team, and external bodies including Commissioners. Maintain clear audit trails and documentation to support governance and assurance. Work collaboratively across directorates and external partners to build effective working relationships and maintain regular engagement with internal stakeholders across departments, Members and frontline teams. Support DLT with staff engagement, ensuring clear communication, alignment with programme goals, and promoting a culture of ownership and accountability. Ensure all projects within the programme are aligned with statutory guidance, Best Value duty, and CIPFA's standards. Support the mechanisms for programme assurance, tracking benefits realisation, tracking audit recommendations; directions and reporting outcomes. Support audit and scrutiny processes by ensuring documentation, evidence, and decision-making trails are complete and accessible. Support the change management efforts, including planning, implementation, and ongoing support, to ensure successful adoption of changes. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Mar 31, 2026
Seasonal
Support the definition, planning, execution and closure of multiple transformation projects across the Finance Improvement Programme Maintain and monitor programme plans, interdependencies, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies. Oversee risk and issue management, ensuring timely resolution and escalations where necessary. Provide project management mentoring to peers Support the programme's recovery work, ensuring underperforming areas are identified, addressed, and supported. Evaluate project outcomes and conduct lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement. Support Senior Responsible officers in preparing regular updates, ensuring transparent reporting on project status, milestones, risks, and financials to stakeholders the FIP Working Group, DLT, Corporate Leadership Team, and external bodies including Commissioners. Maintain clear audit trails and documentation to support governance and assurance. Work collaboratively across directorates and external partners to build effective working relationships and maintain regular engagement with internal stakeholders across departments, Members and frontline teams. Support DLT with staff engagement, ensuring clear communication, alignment with programme goals, and promoting a culture of ownership and accountability. Ensure all projects within the programme are aligned with statutory guidance, Best Value duty, and CIPFA's standards. Support the mechanisms for programme assurance, tracking benefits realisation, tracking audit recommendations; directions and reporting outcomes. Support audit and scrutiny processes by ensuring documentation, evidence, and decision-making trails are complete and accessible. Support the change management efforts, including planning, implementation, and ongoing support, to ensure successful adoption of changes. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Our Client, Reading council are looking for a Childcare Advocate paying 65 an hour We are seeking an experienced Childcare Advocate to work in our dynamic and supportive Advocacy Team within the Joint Legal Team, a centre of excellence recently commended by Lawyers in Local Government. Our team handles a wide range of Family Court hearings, primarily care proceedings and related matters, delivering high-quality advocacy and ensuring continuity of representation for our clients throughout their cases. In this role, you will undertake a variety of hearings, including contested matters, final hearings, and emergency or short-notice hearings. While some hearings will be conducted remotely, you will also be required to attend hearings in Reading, Slough, and occasionally London or other court centres. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service, so you will be expected to bring both strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach to your work. Job Purpose To provide a range of high quality legal services to ensure the delivery of best value services to the Council and its partners Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To provide experience skill and advice to Members, Officers and Partners on legal matters, policies and corporate issues, ensuring the Council's best interests are achieved within the law. 2. To support the successful achievement of the Council's strategies and policies, in particular through advice and support to Assistant Directors and Executive Directors. 3. To ensure the timely delivery of effective legal services to the Council and its partners with maximum efficiency and economy. 4. To utilise the technology implemented in the team for maximum efficiency and effectiveness and to identify and help implement continual improvements in the team systems and processes. To lead change projects where necessary. 5. To contribute to the delivery of strategic and service objectives identified in the Legal Services Strategy and the Legal and Democratic Services Service Plan. 6. To lead Service improvement initiatives identified in the Service Development Plan or Legal Services Strategy. 7. The line management of staff within a specific Team assigned by your line manager Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Mar 31, 2026
Contractor
Our Client, Reading council are looking for a Childcare Advocate paying 65 an hour We are seeking an experienced Childcare Advocate to work in our dynamic and supportive Advocacy Team within the Joint Legal Team, a centre of excellence recently commended by Lawyers in Local Government. Our team handles a wide range of Family Court hearings, primarily care proceedings and related matters, delivering high-quality advocacy and ensuring continuity of representation for our clients throughout their cases. In this role, you will undertake a variety of hearings, including contested matters, final hearings, and emergency or short-notice hearings. While some hearings will be conducted remotely, you will also be required to attend hearings in Reading, Slough, and occasionally London or other court centres. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service, so you will be expected to bring both strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach to your work. Job Purpose To provide a range of high quality legal services to ensure the delivery of best value services to the Council and its partners Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To provide experience skill and advice to Members, Officers and Partners on legal matters, policies and corporate issues, ensuring the Council's best interests are achieved within the law. 2. To support the successful achievement of the Council's strategies and policies, in particular through advice and support to Assistant Directors and Executive Directors. 3. To ensure the timely delivery of effective legal services to the Council and its partners with maximum efficiency and economy. 4. To utilise the technology implemented in the team for maximum efficiency and effectiveness and to identify and help implement continual improvements in the team systems and processes. To lead change projects where necessary. 5. To contribute to the delivery of strategic and service objectives identified in the Legal Services Strategy and the Legal and Democratic Services Service Plan. 6. To lead Service improvement initiatives identified in the Service Development Plan or Legal Services Strategy. 7. The line management of staff within a specific Team assigned by your line manager Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Waltham Forest Council are looking for 2x Valuation Surveyors to join on an interim contract. 450 per day Inside IR35. HAVE to be MRICS registered valuers and preferably with RTB experience. Registered valuation surveyor undertaking Right to Buy surveys and valuations for acquisitions along with audit pack preparation.
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Waltham Forest Council are looking for 2x Valuation Surveyors to join on an interim contract. 450 per day Inside IR35. HAVE to be MRICS registered valuers and preferably with RTB experience. Registered valuation surveyor undertaking Right to Buy surveys and valuations for acquisitions along with audit pack preparation.
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Coordinators manage the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process to ensure that young people with SEND aged 14-25 receive appropriate assessments, services, and provision. Coordinators are responsible for a caseload as defined by the Service Manager and have prime responsibility for coordinating the entire process with families to create an EHC Plan. This will include presenting requests to the appropriate Panels, coordinating assessments from other agencies, and drafting and finalising the plan with families. As part of this process the coordinator will be expected to act as a professional exemplar in carrying out all duties with a 'can do' attitude and continue to improve customer satisfaction levels for the service. The coordinator will be expected to undertake duties in an efficient and timely manner, reaching appropriate placement decisions, including being responsible for managing the arrangements for Phase Transfer and transitions through liaison with Social Care and Health services, schools/Colleges, and parents/carers. Coordinators will work closely with service providers and families in order to ensure that the provision outlined in the EHC Plans is being effectively delivered and to take appropriate action where this is not the case. To support this, coordinators will be expected to manage processes including Annual Reviews, and carry forward any requests to change parts of the EHCP. Coordinators will lead Annual Reviews as required and input into monitoring systems for the management of all Review processes. As a PfA Coordinator, you will be expected to be aware of the requirements for the participation of young people over compulsory school age and to advise professionals on aspects arising from mental capacity issues; you have the prime responsibility to ensure that young people have an appropriate transition plan in place in line with statutory requirements; keep up to date with good practice on how young people with SEND experience transition, including advice and consultation with agencies within AFC. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Oct 07, 2025
Seasonal
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Coordinators manage the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process to ensure that young people with SEND aged 14-25 receive appropriate assessments, services, and provision. Coordinators are responsible for a caseload as defined by the Service Manager and have prime responsibility for coordinating the entire process with families to create an EHC Plan. This will include presenting requests to the appropriate Panels, coordinating assessments from other agencies, and drafting and finalising the plan with families. As part of this process the coordinator will be expected to act as a professional exemplar in carrying out all duties with a 'can do' attitude and continue to improve customer satisfaction levels for the service. The coordinator will be expected to undertake duties in an efficient and timely manner, reaching appropriate placement decisions, including being responsible for managing the arrangements for Phase Transfer and transitions through liaison with Social Care and Health services, schools/Colleges, and parents/carers. Coordinators will work closely with service providers and families in order to ensure that the provision outlined in the EHC Plans is being effectively delivered and to take appropriate action where this is not the case. To support this, coordinators will be expected to manage processes including Annual Reviews, and carry forward any requests to change parts of the EHCP. Coordinators will lead Annual Reviews as required and input into monitoring systems for the management of all Review processes. As a PfA Coordinator, you will be expected to be aware of the requirements for the participation of young people over compulsory school age and to advise professionals on aspects arising from mental capacity issues; you have the prime responsibility to ensure that young people have an appropriate transition plan in place in line with statutory requirements; keep up to date with good practice on how young people with SEND experience transition, including advice and consultation with agencies within AFC. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Remedy Tutors are looking for a flexible, experienced, and qualified SEN/SEMH Tutor to help SEN kids fulfil their true potential and integrate them back into mainstream to complete their GCSE's/SATS. You will be teaching the face to face in a 1:1 setting either at the child's home with a parent or carer present, or in a local library or in a private room in a school. You will be helping kids that suffer with various difficulties including, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia etc You will also have to guide and support kids suffering with various mental health issues such as Depression, Anxiety etc . Minimum Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the update service 2 years' experience teaching in the UK Knowledge of SEN & SEMH support
Oct 03, 2025
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Remedy Tutors are looking for a flexible, experienced, and qualified SEN/SEMH Tutor to help SEN kids fulfil their true potential and integrate them back into mainstream to complete their GCSE's/SATS. You will be teaching the face to face in a 1:1 setting either at the child's home with a parent or carer present, or in a local library or in a private room in a school. You will be helping kids that suffer with various difficulties including, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia etc You will also have to guide and support kids suffering with various mental health issues such as Depression, Anxiety etc . Minimum Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the update service 2 years' experience teaching in the UK Knowledge of SEN & SEMH support
We are seeking a Product Manager who is passionate about delivering digital services that meet user needs. This role is part of our Web and Digital team within our Technology and Digital Services (TDS). You will lead the end-to-end development of innovative products, from initial concept through launch and iteration. You'll define product strategy, prioritise features, and align cross-functional teams around a shared vision. Championing agile practices, you'll guide developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions that are accessible, inclusive, and continuously evolving based on feedback and market insights. Key responsibilities To be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the full product life cycle. Gather and prioritise product and user requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with other teams to ensure budget constraints and user needs are met. Ensure that the product, or series of products, supports the overall service strategy and goals. Engage with services across the organisation to understand strategic business direction and product priorities, helping them transform their services through effective use of digital, data and technology. Measure value and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform product development decisions, including new platforms that might be used for multiple services. Translate the vision into prioritised, deliverable goals. Take considered, data-driven decisions and have the humility to learn from mistakes. Track and monitor product performance and user outcomes to iterate and improve on features. Work Style The postholder will work Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, with 4 office days per month. You will be required to work as directed within the core hours of Mon-Fri, 8am to 5.30pm. Main office: 160 Tooley Street, London SE12QH If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Oct 02, 2025
Seasonal
We are seeking a Product Manager who is passionate about delivering digital services that meet user needs. This role is part of our Web and Digital team within our Technology and Digital Services (TDS). You will lead the end-to-end development of innovative products, from initial concept through launch and iteration. You'll define product strategy, prioritise features, and align cross-functional teams around a shared vision. Championing agile practices, you'll guide developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions that are accessible, inclusive, and continuously evolving based on feedback and market insights. Key responsibilities To be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the full product life cycle. Gather and prioritise product and user requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with other teams to ensure budget constraints and user needs are met. Ensure that the product, or series of products, supports the overall service strategy and goals. Engage with services across the organisation to understand strategic business direction and product priorities, helping them transform their services through effective use of digital, data and technology. Measure value and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform product development decisions, including new platforms that might be used for multiple services. Translate the vision into prioritised, deliverable goals. Take considered, data-driven decisions and have the humility to learn from mistakes. Track and monitor product performance and user outcomes to iterate and improve on features. Work Style The postholder will work Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, with 4 office days per month. You will be required to work as directed within the core hours of Mon-Fri, 8am to 5.30pm. Main office: 160 Tooley Street, London SE12QH If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Duties will include to; Act as a place-based system lead for hospital flow and discharge governance, working closely with senior system partners to deliver an established improvement programme. Support the UEC system through winter pressures, and to act as a senior escalation point and decision maker. Cross-organisational working to lead the mobilisation of ICB Physical Capacity Funding schemes for 2025/26, including ward based reablement. Working at a senior level with system partners to develop alternative pathways for intermediate care. Overseeing the delivery of several high-profile ASC transformation projects already underway, including the reablement transformation programme, front-door transformation and strengths-based practice implementation. Overseeing the delivery of remaining savings from the 2025/26 MTFS schemes aligned to OPD Leading and influencing wider improvement work - guided by the Transformation and Improvement Board (NTIB) and the Practice Improvement Board (PIB) Leading service-level responses to the pending CQC outcome and associated improvement actions Ensuring good operational performance is maintained and delivery against departmental KPIs Providing support to the Principal OT to review future models to manage OT demand. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Oct 02, 2025
Seasonal
Duties will include to; Act as a place-based system lead for hospital flow and discharge governance, working closely with senior system partners to deliver an established improvement programme. Support the UEC system through winter pressures, and to act as a senior escalation point and decision maker. Cross-organisational working to lead the mobilisation of ICB Physical Capacity Funding schemes for 2025/26, including ward based reablement. Working at a senior level with system partners to develop alternative pathways for intermediate care. Overseeing the delivery of several high-profile ASC transformation projects already underway, including the reablement transformation programme, front-door transformation and strengths-based practice implementation. Overseeing the delivery of remaining savings from the 2025/26 MTFS schemes aligned to OPD Leading and influencing wider improvement work - guided by the Transformation and Improvement Board (NTIB) and the Practice Improvement Board (PIB) Leading service-level responses to the pending CQC outcome and associated improvement actions Ensuring good operational performance is maintained and delivery against departmental KPIs Providing support to the Principal OT to review future models to manage OT demand. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Newham Council are looking for an interim Commercial Surveyor to join. 500 per day Overall Purpose of Job To be able to provide the broad range of skills required to manage the Council owned mixed-use commercial property portfolio, including rent reviews and lease renewals, tenant applications to assign, sublet and alter, requests for Deeds of Variations and the coordination of dilapidations. To assist with managing the Council's commercial operational properties. Job Summary Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Surveyor is one of nine personnel managing over 600 Council owned commercial properties, the majority of which are retail, but also includes industrial, offices, land and community centres. The successful candidate must be a Member or Fellow of the royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It is important that the commercial portfolio is proactively and efficiently managed to assist in achieving the Council's priorities, and to ensure compliance, maximisation of income, minimisation of tenant complaints and the continued reduction in outstanding rent reviews and lease renewals. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience in managing similar commercial property portfolios, be able to provide examples of issues experienced, options considered and how such issues can be resolved to the satisfactory conclusion of all stakeholders.
Sep 23, 2025
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Newham Council are looking for an interim Commercial Surveyor to join. 500 per day Overall Purpose of Job To be able to provide the broad range of skills required to manage the Council owned mixed-use commercial property portfolio, including rent reviews and lease renewals, tenant applications to assign, sublet and alter, requests for Deeds of Variations and the coordination of dilapidations. To assist with managing the Council's commercial operational properties. Job Summary Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Surveyor is one of nine personnel managing over 600 Council owned commercial properties, the majority of which are retail, but also includes industrial, offices, land and community centres. The successful candidate must be a Member or Fellow of the royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It is important that the commercial portfolio is proactively and efficiently managed to assist in achieving the Council's priorities, and to ensure compliance, maximisation of income, minimisation of tenant complaints and the continued reduction in outstanding rent reviews and lease renewals. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience in managing similar commercial property portfolios, be able to provide examples of issues experienced, options considered and how such issues can be resolved to the satisfactory conclusion of all stakeholders.
