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Our public sector client are looking to a Locality Business Support Officer to join them. Location: Loughborough (2 3 days/week) & Remote (2 3 days/week) Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch) Friday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (1-hour lunch) Reports To: Senior Business Support Officer Job Purpose: To provide high-quality, consistent business and administrative support across locality services, including line management of Business Support Officers, ensuring smooth daily operations, supporting service delivery, and contributing to the continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes. Key Responsibilities: Staff Management: Line manage Business Support Officers, including: Regular supervision Absence monitoring and management Conducting Annual Performance Reviews (APRs) and mid-year reviews Addressing disciplinary matters where appropriate Work collaboratively with other Business Support Officers to organise and prioritise workloads, ensuring consistent cover during absences and periods of high demand. Service Support and Systems: Support the maintenance and updating of system templates and administrative processes across the service. Assist with preparation for Ofsted and other inspections, ensuring relevant documentation and records are accurate and complete. Ensure effective and appropriate minute-taking arrangements are in place and maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all administrative duties. Office and Facilities Management: Oversee day-to-day office operations including procurement of stationery, supplies, and equipment. Ensure building and security concerns are reported promptly and registers (e.g. fire alarm tests, fire drills) are maintained. Data Management: Collect, compile, and analyse data, presenting findings as required. Support data cleansing and ensure accuracy and reliability of records. Training and Development: Identify training needs and deliver or coordinate appropriate training for Business Support staff. Develop task-specific guidance notes to support consistency and quality in administrative delivery. Administrative and Financial Processes: Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative systems and processes, utilising IT where appropriate. Manage PCard transactions, Imprest claims, and raise purchase orders as required. Support allocation meetings and ensure accurate updates to the Synergy database. Collaboration: Work in close partnership with Team Support Officers, Partnership Support Officers, and Family Hub Support Officers to ensure smooth delivery of locality services. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in supervising or line managing administrative staff. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. Experience in preparing for inspections or audits, including Ofsted. Proficiency in using IT systems and software, including databases and MS Office suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality. Experience managing procurement and basic financial processes. Ability to deliver or coordinate training and produce clear guidance documents. Desirable: Familiarity with Synergy or similar case management systems. Experience working in a local authority or public sector setting. Additional Information: Travel to other locality offices may be required. Flexibility to work from home 2 3 days per week based on service needs. This post is a temporary maternity cover for 39 weeks.

Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy East of England Hybrid or Remote 25 - 30 umbrella per hour Sellick Partnership are working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Property Senior Legal Officer / Senior Paralegal. This role will be offered on an initial 3-month basis, with a strong likelihood of extension. The majority of the role can be worked remotely, with office attendance desirable but not essential. The purpose of the role is to: Progress allocated Right to Buy cases in accordance with all the relevant legislative and procedural requirements in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner Provide administrative support to the Property Planning and Contracts team (and/or possibly other Legal Services' teams) to assist in supporting the day-to-day operations of Legal Services as well as the service delivery that is provided to clients. The client is ideally looking for someone with experience of working within a local authority setting, but experience in all of the above areas from a private sector background may also be considered. The successful candidate must have obtained a law degree or equivalent qualification. If you believe you have the necessary skills for this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Pension Fund Payroll Manager A Local Authority in the South West who are looking to appoint a talented Pension Fund Payroll Manager on an interim basis are working with Spencer Clarke Group to find the successful candidate. What's on offer: Hourly Rate: 26 - 35 per week (negotiable based on experience) Please submit your CV with the rate you require Remote working 3-6 Month Initial Contract Contract type: Contract, full time Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 About the role: Based in the South West (Hybrid): The Council is seeking an experienced interim Payroll Manager to lead its pensioner payroll service, overseeing more than 16,000 monthly BACS payments worth around 100m per year. This is a key post within the Pension Fund, ensuring all payments are accurate, timely and fully compliant with statutory requirements. The role will also be responsible for planning and delivering the transition of the pensioner payroll from the Council's payroll system onto a new integrated pensions administration system. Responsibilities: Run the monthly pensioner payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments to all pensioners. Plan and manage the transition to the new integrated payroll system. Complete statutory returns, including RTI submissions and tax payments. Ensure compliance with HMRC and LGPS regulations. Carry out monthly reconciliations and implement effective controls and processes. Lead on mortality tracing, annual increases, data updates and overpayment recovery. Provide a high-quality service to members, including payslips and P60s. Supervise and support the Payroll Officer, planning workloads and ensuring deadlines are met. Provide data outputs for the financial ledger. About you: You will have the following experience: Experience of running a payroll for a large employer. A relevant professional payroll qualification. Strong understanding of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Knowledge of national pension issues and statutory payroll requirements. Good negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to develop effective processes and solve complex problems. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capability. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Desirable: Experience running an LGPS pensioner payroll. Experience using the Altair pension administration system. Experience managing staff. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical and high-profile public sector service. How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group: Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities. Our experienced consultants have extensive market knowledge and will always provide professional support and advice. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post-placement aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions We offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to 300. If you know someone who may be interested, ask them to send their CV to Brad at and include your details. Terms and conditions apply.

Job Title: Admin Officer (Housing) Location: Local authority based in Roehampton, Wandsworth Pay Rate: 19.78 hourly PAYE/ 26.15 hourly Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm (36 hours a week) Working Arrangements: Full time office role (Remote/Hybrid working is not feasible) ASAP Start Job Purpose: Responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administration, within a team providing housing management services to approximately 8000 properties. Job Duties: First point of contact on a repairs reporting telephone line and raising remedial orders as required, often for emergency repairs. Liaising with contractors and colleagues to work efficiently, ensuring the correct contractor and job priority is given to ensure repairs are carried out promptly adhering to health and safety guidelines. Gathering all required information from Civica for the Deputy Area Housing Manager in relation to disrepair cases when required. Follow the duty rota for the team (ASB, Voids, Out of Hours Emergencies and Post) whilst ensuring adequate cover of reception and telephones, maintaining the highest standard of customer care. Responsible for ensuring that incidents of ASB, DA and hate crimes are recorded in NEC and Civica, that appropriate legal notices and letters are issued in line with the council's policy and that strict timescales are observed, and where necessary ensure that cases are passed to the investigating officer without delay. Deal with emergency and incident reports, updating records and ensuring orders are raised to contractors, as necessary. Responsible for managing correspondence via Civica, various shared mailboxes and complaints databases ensuring that they are administrated correctly providing accurate statistical returns. Co-ordinating with Building Maintenance team, Allocations and applicants to ensure that offers are made, viewings are arranged, and sign-up appointments are upheld. Person Specification: The ideal candidate must have: Ability to provide a high standard of customer care, handle queries professionally, and manage complaints effectively. Experience in raising remedial orders and liaising with contractors. Strong verbal and written communication for liaising with contractors, colleagues, and residents. Experience handling disrepair cases and ensuring legal notices are issued correctly. Ability to manage multiple tasks such as duty rotas, emergency calls, and correspondence efficiently. Competence in using housing management systems (e.g., Civica, NEC) and shared mailboxes. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Title: Temporary Accommodation Officer Employer: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hours: 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Location: Windsor & Maidenhead (Hybrid - 3-4 days office attendance) Pay Rate: £30 Umbrella Role Purpose To deliver an efficient and effective Temporary Accommodation service, ensuring properties used are suitable, safe, and represent value for money, while providing high-quality support to homeless households. Key Responsibilities Manage placements into temporary accommodation for homeless households in line with statutory duties. Carry out property inspections (pre-occupation and cyclical) to ensure suitability and compliance with health and safety standards. Maintain accurate and up-to-date property and client records. Set up accommodation charge accounts, calculate charges, and manage arrears recovery. Arrange and process recharges for damages or additional costs. Liaise with Housing Options, Housing Benefit, Council Tax, and Environmental Health teams to ensure a seamless service. Collaborate with external partners such as Housing Associations, Probation, and Domestic Abuse services. Support the Housing Options and Resettlement teams to provide a joined-up housing service. Collect and analyse data for performance reporting and service improvement. Contribute to reducing temporary accommodation costs through effective property management. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in temporary accommodation, housing management, or homelessness services within a local authority or housing association. Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation management. Confident in conducting property inspections and liaising with tenants. Experience in arrears management and account monitoring. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with vulnerable clients. Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and housing management systems). Full UK driving licence (essential). Contract Benefits 3-month contract (with possible extension). £30 per hour Umbrella. Hybrid working (3-4 days in office, remainder remote). Opportunity to make a direct impact in housing services and gain local authority experience.