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Are you an experienced project professional with a passion for parks, green spaces and community improvement? We're recruiting for a Greenspaces & Projects Officer (Parks & Events) to join a busy local authority team delivering capital projects that enhance parks, open spaces and community facilities across Bromsgrove and Redditch. The Role Lead the delivery of capital projects, including Section 106 and externally funded schemes. Manage projects from planning through to completion, overseeing procurement, contractors and budgets. Support Green Flag improvements across parks and open spaces. Work closely with councillors, residents and external partners to deliver successful community projects. Contribute to funding bids, service improvements and the delivery of parks and community events. About You Proven experience delivering capital projects from inception to completion. Background working within a local authority or public sector environment. Strong project, budget and stakeholder management skills. Experience within parks, green spaces, leisure or environmental services is highly desirable. Confident managing contractors and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. If you're looking for an opportunity to deliver projects that make a lasting impact on local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced Housing Benefits professional with a strong understanding of subsidy and quality assurance processes? We're recruiting for a Subsidy Officer to support a busy revenues and benefits team, ensuring Housing Benefit claims are assessed accurately, subsidy income is maximised, and statutory returns are completed in line with legislation and guidance. The Role Review Housing Benefit claims to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation. Support the completion of Housing Benefit subsidy claims and returns. Liaise with auditors and provide information to support subsidy audits. Identify subsidy errors and opportunities to maximise income recovery. Provide feedback to improve processing standards and reduce future errors. Support the Training and Resilience team by identifying learning and development needs through subsidy checking activities. About You Previous experience within Housing Benefits, Subsidy, or Quality Assurance. Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation and subsidy regulations. Experience completing or supporting Housing Benefit subsidy claims and audits. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to identify trends, provide constructive feedback, and support service improvement. Experience working within a local authority benefits environment is highly desirable. If you're a detail-oriented Benefits professional looking to make a direct impact on subsidy performance and service quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced local authority ecologist looking for your next contract? We're seeking a Senior Natural Environment Officer to provide expert ecological advice on planning applications and help shape sustainable development across the borough. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy planning team where you'll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the natural environment. The Role Provide specialist ecological advice on planning applications. Review ecological surveys, mitigation strategies and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) submissions. Advise planning officers, developers and key stakeholders on ecological matters. Ensure developments comply with environmental legislation and planning policy. Promote biodiversity enhancement through the planning process. About You Previous experience working as an Ecologist or Natural Environment Officer within a local authority . Proven experience commenting on planning applications. Strong knowledge of ecology, wildlife legislation and planning policy. Able to manage a varied caseload and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders. If you have the local government ecology experience we're looking for and want to make a real impact on the planning process, we'd love to hear from you.

Move On Officer Location: South London (Hybrid Working) Rate: 30.67 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Long-Term Temporary Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Office Attendance: 1-2 days per week Interviews: Taking place ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Move On Officer to join a high-performing Housing team within a London local authority. This is a key role supporting households to successfully move from temporary accommodation into settled housing solutions, helping to reduce temporary accommodation occupancy and improve outcomes for residents. About the RoleYou will manage a caseload of households who are ready to move on from temporary accommodation, assessing their needs and matching them to suitable settled accommodation options. Working closely with internal housing teams, lettings officers, support services and external agencies, you will ensure residents receive the guidance and support needed to secure and sustain long-term housing. The successful candidate will play a vital role in overcoming barriers to rehousing, supporting residents through the move process, and ensuring all statutory and legal requirements are met. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of households ready to move from temporary accommodation into settled housing. Assess housing needs and update housing assessments where required. Match households to suitable accommodation options including private rented sector, supported housing, social housing and choice-based lettings. Identify and address barriers to rehousing and tenancy sustainment. Liaise with internal departments and external agencies including Social Care, healthcare professionals and support services. Support residents with tenancy advice, benefits guidance and resettlement planning. Conduct property and home visits where required. Issue offer letters, discharge notifications and associated statutory documentation. Support residents through the entire move-on process, ensuring timely outcomes and efficient use of available properties. Contribute to service improvement through effective case management and complaint resolution. About You Previous experience working as a Move On Officer or within a similar housing/homelessness role. Minimum 3 years' experience supporting households to move from temporary accommodation into permanent accommodation. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing options and move-on processes. Experience managing complex caseloads and working to challenging targets. Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership-working skills. Ability to work at pace while maintaining a high level of customer service. Positive, proactive attitude with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable residents. What's on Offer? Competitive rate of 30.67 per hour Umbrella Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 office days per week) Long-term contract opportunity Supportive team environment Immediate interview and start opportunities If you have a proven background in housing move-on services and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced Housing Officer with a strong understanding of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996? We are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority seeking a skilled professional to join their Housing Service and play a key role in managing an increasing volume of statutory housing reviews and accommodation offers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy service during a period of transformation and make an immediate impact supporting vulnerable residents while ensuring legal compliance across homelessness decision-making. The Role You will be responsible for managing and determining reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions are legally robust, evidence-based and delivered within statutory timescales. You will also oversee and make offers of suitable accommodation, including both Temporary Accommodation and settled housing solutions. Key Responsibilities Conduct statutory reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. Assess complex housing and homelessness cases and produce well-reasoned review decisions. Make offers of Temporary Accommodation and settled accommodation in line with legislation and policy. Ensure all decisions comply with current housing legislation, case law and best practice. Liaise with applicants, legal representatives, housing providers and internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate case records and provide clear written communication throughout the review process. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience conducting reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. Experience making offers of accommodation under homelessness legislation, including Temporary Accommodation. Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, guidance and case law. Excellent written decision-making and report-writing skills. The ability to manage a demanding caseload and work independently. Previous Local Authority housing experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and evolving Housing Service where your expertise will be highly valued. You will play a crucial role in ensuring fair, lawful and timely decisions for residents seeking housing assistance.

Recruitment Coordinator 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working (1 Day per Week in Office) Are you a highly organised coordinator with a strong administrative background and exceptional attention to detail? We're seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing end-to-end recruitment coordination and administration across a high-volume hiring function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in recruitment administration, coordination, scheduling, or a PA/Executive Assistant background who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The RoleAs Recruitment Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process from vacancy approval through to onboarding. You'll work closely with hiring managers, candidates, and external suppliers, delivering a professional and customer-focused service throughout the recruitment journey. This is a predominantly administrative role, requiring excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity across multiple vacancies Manage recruitment administration, including advert posting, interview scheduling, and offer coordination Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment records within internal systems Liaise regularly with hiring managers, providing updates and support throughout the hiring process Coordinate logistics and interview arrangements for candidates and stakeholders Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, procedures, and data protection requirements Support wider HR and recruitment projects as required About You We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Recruitment Coordination Recruitment Administration PA or Executive Assistant support Scheduling or Logistics Coordination High-volume administration environments You'll also demonstrate: Exceptional attention to detail Strong data entry and administrative skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities A reliable, proactive, and organised approach to work Confidence speaking with managers and coordinating multiple priorities Strong Microsoft Office and systems skills What's on Offer? Hybrid working model with just one office day per week Flexibility to choose your office day, provided it remains consistent each week Opportunity to join a collaborative and people-focused team Comprehensive benefits package Exposure to a busy recruitment function within a well-established organisation Application Deadline: 29th June, 11:00pm Interview Process: Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 3rd July. Early applications are encouraged as the hiring process may move ahead of the advertised timeline.

An experienced and dynamic Head of Revenues is required to lead a high-performing Local Taxation Revenue Collection Service. This temporary 3-month role offers the opportunity to shape strategic direction and drive improvements ahead of the permanent recruitment process. The Role The Head of Revenues will provide assurance that the Council delivers a well-managed, customer-focused service. The postholder will oversee income collection of 164m Council Tax and 98m Business Rates , managing a team of 37 FTEs with a service budget of 3m . Key Responsibilities Lead and direct all aspects of Local Taxation Revenue Collection. Drive customer-focused, fair, and innovative income collection practices. Manage and monitor overall council debt effectively. Build strong relationships with Elected Members, stakeholders, and partners. Foster a high-performing, digitally-driven, and continuously improving culture. Candidate Profile Senior-level experience in Local Taxation Revenue Collection. Proven record of delivering major organisational change and savings . Expertise in customer experience improvement, digital innovation, and channel shift. Strong leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop staff. Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational excellence. Special Requirements Experience in delivering complex service transformations. Ability to work in partnership with voluntary and external organisations. Commitment to Council objectives and fair income collection. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings Call Settings Override From Record Yes No Always use these settings

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: 38 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay Condensed working and part-time roles can be discussed Qualifications and Experiences: To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. For more infomation please contact Danny Evans , (url removed)

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: Dudley Rate: 38 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay Condensed working and part-time roles can be discussed Qualifications and Experiences: To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. For more infomation please contact Danny Evans , (url removed)

Ackerman Pierce are seeking a Damp and Disrepair Manager to join a Local Authority in Bristol. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing and overseeing all legal claims relating to housing disrepair and condition, ensuring effective resolution of cases, and driving continuous improvement across the Responsive Repairs Service. You will act as the council's technical and professional lead for disrepair litigation, working closely with BCC Legal Services to mitigate legal risk, minimise litigation, and ensure all claims are thoroughly investigated and responded to effectively. This is a temporary ongoing post with a day rate of 500pd inside of IR35 via an umbrella company. Candidates will be required to be on site 5 days per week. Responsibilities: Leading and managing the Disrepair Team, including surveyors and support staff. Overseeing all housing condition legal claims, ensuring robust case handling and positive outcomes. Acting as an expert witness and providing professional advice and reports on technical housing matters. Managing the inspection process - from pre-inspection to post-repair review - to ensure all issues are resolved efficiently and to a high standard. Monitoring the performance and quality of internal trade teams and external contractors. Supporting and coaching your team to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction, with a focus on "right-first-time" service delivery. Ensuring effective financial and performance management of the service, including budget setting and monitoring. Championing continuous improvement through analysis of lessons learned, customer feedback, and service reviews. Contributing to service planning, change management, and long-term strategy for responsive repairs. Requirements: Strong leadership and line management experience within a repairs or housing-related service. Excellent understanding of housing disrepair legislation, case law, and regulatory requirements. Experience of managing legal claims, including preparing court-ready documentation and representing an organisation in legal proceedings. The ability to manage service budgets, resources, and performance metrics effectively. A customer-focused approach, with experience of engaging and communicating with tenants and service users. Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly and confidently

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Approved Mental Health Practitioner based in Windsor & Maidenhead This will be on a permanent basis paying 45,831- 54,997 P/Annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus. Responsibilities include: Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information is given to customers. To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer associated with any support plan have been carried out. To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (both internal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated, timely and appropriate service to the customer To prepare and present reports for mental health reviews, tribunals in respect of services users who are subject to detention under the MHA 1983 Care management Report writing and assessment Carrying a caseload of service users Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act Safeguarding Adults Experience Essential: Experience as an AMHP with extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and mental health social work practice Practice Educator Award or commitment to undertake the training (or equivalent) Able to demonstrate a proven ability (or understanding of the skills and knowledge required) to work independently as a senior practitioner managing risks and safeguarding Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD To discuss this vacancy, or any similar roles we have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today! Job Title: Approved Mental Health Practitioner Location: Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: 45,831- 54,997 P/Annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus.

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Senior Social Worker in the Hospital Discharge Team within the Social Care industry. This will be on a permanent basis paying 45,831 - 50,414 per annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus. Responsibilities include: Working with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting Report writing and making assessments Developing care plans Care management Managing complex cases Liaising with other professional bodies Arranging safe and timely discharges for service users Self-directed support / personal budgets Supervise Social Workers and Case Management Officers Handle complex cases, including MCA Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team within the UK Social Care industry. Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Senior Social Worker Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary 45,831 - 50,414 per annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus