Park Avenue Recruitment

INTERIM PROJECT MANAGER LONDON Park Avenue are pleased to be partnered with a London Borough who require an Interim Project Manager. This role will see you delivering various projects including: Libraries refurbishment Converting a community hub Mental Health hub Heritage projects This Council work on a hybrid basis, with you in the office or on site 2-3 days per week. You'll be working closely with the Programme Manager, and on occasion, deputising in her absence. You do not need to be RICS, but experience with PRINCE2 process is beneficial. The Council are interviewing for this position next week and would like someone to start before Christmas. The role will be for an initial 3 months, with a potential contract extension in the new financial year. PLEASE NOTE - Local Authority experience is essential. If this role is of interest, please contact

Park Avenue are delighted to announce that we're working with a Local Authority in Norfolk, who are seeking an experienced Interim Property Services Manager to join their team. If you're a Property Services professional looking for a new opportunity to begin before the New Year, this could be the perfect fit. Please find the details below: Role: Interim Property Services Manager Location: Norfolk Contract Length: 6 months (initial term, with potential for extension) Day Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35) Working Arrangements: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote What You'll Be Doing: Lead and manage a team of 14 surveyors and technicians, supporting them through appraisals, professional development, performance management, and setting KPIs. Oversee both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. Manage external service partners to ensure high-quality delivery. Maintain statutory compliance across Health & Safety, fire safety, asbestos, and legionella. Oversee annual valuations with external valuers and manage service budgets effectively. About You: Ideally MRICS qualified. Proven experience in a managerial or leadership capacity. Background in either the private sector or local government. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, flexible environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in property services. If you'd like to find out more or be considered for the role, please get in touch - send your CV to or call .

I am currently working with a West Midlands Authority who are looking for an experienced Corporate Asset Manager to join their team on an interim basis, while they recruit to the role permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on the strategic management of a diverse public sector asset portfolio and make a real impact. Key Details: Day Rate: £400 - £475 per day (inside IR35) Location: West Midlands Working Pattern: 2 days per week in office, otherwise remote Contract: 3-month rolling contract Qualification: MRICS essential The Role: As Corporate Asset Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the council's portfolio of assets. Key Responsibilities: Manage and monitor the full asset portfolio to maximise value and performance Develop and implement strategies for asset acquisition, maintenance, and disposal Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and corporate policies Track and report on financial performance, valuations, and risk across the portfolio Maintain accurate asset records and robust reporting systems Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive operational efficiency If this role sounds of interest, please send over a revised CV to .

A District Council that i work closely alongside is currently recruiting an Interim Assistant Director of Property Services. Role Overview: 12-month interim assignment Location: Essex Day Rate: 700- 750 Per Day Arrangement: Inside IR35 On-site Requirement: 3 days per week on site Service Areas Covered: This role has full responsibility for the client-side Property Services function, including: Compliance Repairs Damp & mould Asset management Quantity surveying Contract management (there will remain some subcontractor involvement) Key Context: A mock inspection has recently taken place. Compliance and Health & Safety are in a stable place. The key challenge area is repairs , currently outsourced to a major contractor (responsive, voids, planned). Do reach out to me if this is of interest to you - shortlisting for interviews will take place in the next few days.

My client, a leading Housing Association across London and the South East, has a fantastic opportunity for a Housing Assistant for a six month interim assignment. This is a hybrid role, working from the office in Stratford two days a week and agile for three days. Supporting the Neighbourhood Officers and Area Manager to deliver a first class customer experience to residents. You will be supporting the North West London team so a knowledge of this area would be beneficial. Duties include. Provide administrative assistant to the team, ensuring KPI's are met. Working with Officers to fully resolve resident issues and requests at quality and pace. Such as; tenancy changes, general service charge enquiries, keys and fobs, reporting issues, chasing issues, requesting a service, processing successions, system updates, garage tenancy agreements, mutual exchange, etc. Liaison with residents to obtain feedback on services and service delivery and the provision of creative solutions where necessary. Provides fantastic customer service to residents and stakeholders. Responds to resident enquiries at first point of contact, either face to face, on the phone, digitally, or by letter, and participates in a duty rota, on a variety of matters. Exceptional customer service skills Confident in making decisions that are resident focused. A good working knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy legislation and property management regulation. Excellent verbal communication skills Good time management skills, ability to prioritise, copes well under pressure and meet targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a solid understanding of the housing sector and wants to further develop their career within the sector.

Park Avenue are currently recruiting a Housing Officer for a Housing Association based in East Sussex. Reporting to the Head of Housing you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive housing management service to tenants on your patch, ensuring a professional and high quality service at all times. Duties will include; Provide a first class housing and tenancy management service to tenants across your patch, resolving queries in an efficient and professional manner. Visiting tenants to ensure that they are adhering to the tenancy agreement. Managing ASB and nuisance queries. Working with the Rent Income department to ensure that any discrepancies in payment are dealt with. Managing voids process, including advertising of voids, assessing new applicants and arranging voids works. Liaise with repairs department to ensure all repairs are completed. This is a fantastic opportunity for a housing officer who is seeking a new challenge on the South Coast. The working pattern is agile with the option to work from two local offices should you desire. A car driver is essential as you will need to travel to properties in the Brighton and surrounding areas. For further information please submit your CV in the strictest of confidence.

Contract: Temporary, Ad-Hoc (3-month contract) Rate: 65 per inspection (Ltd. or umbrella) Location: On-Site Closing Date: 1st November 2025 A Devon-based Local Authority is seeking a highly experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an Ad-Hoc basis. Offering a competitive rate of 65 per inspection , this role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority stays on target with its Food Safety Inspection Targets. The Role This role is managed on a per-inspection basis only. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for completing all inspections required under the project, ensuring consistency and efficiency in delivery. Key Responsibilities Carry out Category D food hygiene inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice Complete all associated inspection reports and administrative duties Submit inspection outcomes directly to the Council within agreed time-frames Ensure all inspections are conducted to the required standard, maintaining accuracy and professionalism Liaise with the Council's Environmental Health & Licensing Manager as required Essential Requirements BSc (Hons) Environmental Health, Higher Certificate in Food Control, or equivalent qualification Registered with EHORB and/or CIEH Professional Registers Evidence of Food Law Code of Practice competency (with up-to-date competency matrix) Minimum 3 years experience delivering official controls in food hygiene and safety Minimum 20 hours relevant CPD per year for the last 2 years Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email jacques removed) . Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across Devon and the surrounding regions, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.