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Landlord & Tenant Estates Surveyor West London£591 per day (Umbrella)Hybrid Working3-Month Ongoing Contract The Opportunity A local authority in West London is looking to appoint an experienced Landlord & Tenant Estates Surveyor to support the management of a diverse commercial property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional with strong Landlord & Tenant experience to take ownership of lease events, rent reviews, renewals, and wider estates management matters while helping maximise revenue generation across the portfolio. What You'll Be Doing Managing a range of Landlord & Tenant matters including lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, licences, and negotiations Handling complex property casework across a varied commercial portfolio Conducting negotiations with tenants, occupiers, and professional advisors Supporting income generation and driving value from council-owned assets Preparing reports, briefing papers, and professional property advice Liaising with legal teams to progress lease documentation and agreements Maintaining accurate property and case management records Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and external partners Supporting wider asset management and estates initiatives What We're Looking For Strong experience within Landlord & Tenant surveying / Estates Management Detailed knowledge of Landlord & Tenant law and commercial property practice Experience managing lease events and complex estates casework MRICS qualified or working towards qualification preferred Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Local Authority or public sector experience desirable PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

Strategic HR Business Partner - North West London £400 to £450 per day (Umbrella) 3-Month Ongoing Contract Hybrid Working Full-Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a forward-thinking local authority in North West London on a 3-month ongoing contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional with extensive employee relations and strategic HR experience within a complex organisation, ideally local government or education-focused environments.Key Details Location: North West London Contract: 3 months ongoing Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid working Hours: Full-time. Key Responsibilities Provide expert HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle Lead on complex employee relations casework, hearings, appeals, and change management processes Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legislative changes Support strategic workforce planning and organisational development initiatives Build strong relationships with senior leaders, trade unions, and stakeholders Prepare reports for Directorate Management Teams (DMT) and attend strategic meetings Support TUPE processes and organisational restructuring projects Ensure HR policies, guidance, and toolkits are regularly updated and communicated effectively Participate in Job Evaluation processes and support operational HR functions where required Contribute to programmes that improve leadership capability and people management performance Requirements Significant experience working as a Strategic HR Business Partner or Senior HR professional within a large organisation Strong employee relations experience, including complex casework and change management Experience managing TUPE processes and strategic HR projects Excellent understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies Experience working within local government or education environments is highly desirable Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

Senior Pensions Adviser West London Initial 3 months ongoing contract Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid/ 2 days in office) £45 per hour umbrella (negitable depending on experience) Responsibilities Calculate and check redundancy payments where required. Process Contributions: Handle all types of pension benefits and contributions with accuracy. Process and check weekly payments, calculating accurately and ensuring they are processed in a timely manner Analyse and manage the monthly employer contribution remittances and schedules Support in the processing of early retirements, provide relevant data to the pensions administrator to enable them to calculate pension benefits and costs to the employer, and liaise with any other parties as necessary to support the accurate and timely provision of this information. Requirements Develop and maintain a high degree of knowledge relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations, Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), Discretionary Payments Regulations, the State Pension Scheme, and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and The Pensions Regulator requirements in respect of pensions. Assist the Assistant Pensions Team Manager in maintaining statistical data to monitor the performance of the pension administrator provider, which includes records of payments to and from the Pensions Fund and the accuracy of LGPS deductions from scheme members' pay as calculated by employers. Liaise with scheme employers to ensure that they meet their responsibilities in respect of the accurate and timely provision of all necessary pension information to the administering authority. PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

Senior Planning Officer - South East London Role Details: South East London £35 per hour Umbrella 3-month ongoing contract 37.5 hours per week Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remote About the Role: You will act as an authorised officer investigating breaches of planning law and managing enforcement matters from initial complaint through to resolution. The role involves handling complex cases, carrying out site investigations, preparing enforcement notices, and representing the Council in legal proceedings where required.You will also provide support and guidance to junior officers and contribute towards ensuring planning legislation and council policies are effectively implemented. Key Responsibilities: Investigate reported breaches of planning law and determine appropriate enforcement action Manage complex and sensitive enforcement cases independently Conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations across the borough Prepare enforcement reports, notices, statements, and legal documentation Serve Planning Control Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, and Section 215 notices Interview individuals under caution in line with PACE procedures Negotiate with complainants, developers, and parties in breach of planning control Monitor compliance with planning permissions and enforcement notices Represent the Council as an expert witness in court proceedings, public inquiries, and appeals Support and advise junior officers on enforcement legislation and procedures Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with Data Protection and FOI requirements Requirements: Previous experience working within Planning Enforcement in a Local Authority setting Strong understanding of planning legislation and enforcement procedures Experience handling complex enforcement investigations and legal processes Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload Strong report writing and communication skills Experience attending court, inquiries, or appeals is highly desirable PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

Job Title: Housing Benefits Officer - Financial Assessments Day of work: Monday - Friday Hours of work: 9:00am - 5:00pm Duration: 6 months Temp on going Location: Hyrid - only required to be onsite if needed Responsibilities One of a team undertaking complex financial assessments, recovering overpaid benefits and the prevention and detection of fraud in accordance with Government Regulation and guidance and in full compliance with Council guidelines, policies and procedures. Be proactive in maintaining up to date knowledge of regulations and guidance relating to all types of benefits and contribution, Information Security and Data Protection Transfer of knowledge and job skills to new and existing members of staff including any changes in regulation, systems and work familiarity. Be familiar with systems, processes, reports, etc. used within the section and report any problems to the relevant team or person for resolution. Evaluate and be responsible for any review to the entitlement /contribution for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support including more complex calculations in respect of self-employed, students, etc Make decisions on Disputes under DMA Regulations or Harrow's Council Tax Support scheme Ensure the council reduces creation of overpayments, maximises overpayment recovery and government subsidy through prompt and accurate assessment of new claims, interventions, cancellations, change of circumstances, data matches, returned cheques and correct classification of overpayments Requirements Extensive current knowledge and understanding of all relevant benefits legislation and the councils Council Tax Support policy, principles and procedures Must have experience assessing the full range of Housing Benefit from LCTRs, CICs, all types of New claims, correspondence and Disputes. Preferably including DHP Must have considerable experience in assessing and handling Temporary and Supported accommodation claims. Experience working with councils or housing associations IS ESSENTIAL Substantial practical experience of Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit/Support assessment work in a back office environment Experience of dealing effectively and courteously with members of the public, especially irate claimants Experience of using a PC to update records and extract information. Willingness & ability to use and develop further new skills to download data and to manipulate it into usable formats PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email. If you are interested in this position, APPLY NOW!

Housing Solutions Officer - East London 3-Month Ongoing Contract Hybrid Working £30 per hour (Umbrella) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority team in East London on a 3-month ongoing contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled housing professional with a strong background in homelessness prevention and housing advice to make an immediate impact within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Key Details Location: East London Contract: 3 months ongoing Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention services Manage a caseload in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Conduct assessments, create personalised housing plans, and make statutory decisions Work closely with external agencies, landlords, and support services Support clients in securing sustainable housing solutions Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation and policy Requirements Previous experience working as a Housing Solutions Officer is essential Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing law Experience managing complex housing cases within a local authority setting Excellent communication, negotiation, and case management skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment If you are an experienced Housing Solutions Officer looking for your next contract opportunity in East London, we would love to hear from you!