The Available Homes Officer will oversee the allocation and management of properties, ensuring they are effectively utilised and meet the needs of tenants. This temporary role in the not-for-profit sector is based in London and focuses on delivering excellent service within the property department. Client Details The organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is committed to providing quality housing and property management services. As a medium-sized organisation, they are focused on meeting the housing needs of their community while maintaining a professional and structured environment. Description Manage the allocation of properties in line with organisational policies and procedures. Ensure available homes are advertised and allocated effectively to eligible applicants. Coordinate viewings and manage tenancy sign-ups with prospective tenants. Work closely with internal teams to ensure properties are ready for occupancy. Maintain accurate records and update systems with allocation and tenancy details. Respond promptly to enquiries from applicants and tenants regarding available properties. Provide reports and updates on property availability and allocation progress. Ensure compliance with relevant housing regulations and organisational standards. Profile A successful Available Homes Officer should have: Experience in property management, housing services, or a related field. Knowledge of housing regulations and allocation processes. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and customer service abilities. Proficiency in using property management systems or similar software. A proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges. The ability to work effectively within a team and independently. Job Offer An hourly rate between 17.00 and 21.00, depending on experience. A temporary position offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Work within a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the community. Convenient London location with accessible transport links. If you are passionate about property management and supporting communities, apply now to join the property department as an Available Homes Officer!
Apr 22, 2026
Seasonal
The Available Homes Officer will oversee the allocation and management of properties, ensuring they are effectively utilised and meet the needs of tenants. This temporary role in the not-for-profit sector is based in London and focuses on delivering excellent service within the property department. Client Details The organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is committed to providing quality housing and property management services. As a medium-sized organisation, they are focused on meeting the housing needs of their community while maintaining a professional and structured environment. Description Manage the allocation of properties in line with organisational policies and procedures. Ensure available homes are advertised and allocated effectively to eligible applicants. Coordinate viewings and manage tenancy sign-ups with prospective tenants. Work closely with internal teams to ensure properties are ready for occupancy. Maintain accurate records and update systems with allocation and tenancy details. Respond promptly to enquiries from applicants and tenants regarding available properties. Provide reports and updates on property availability and allocation progress. Ensure compliance with relevant housing regulations and organisational standards. Profile A successful Available Homes Officer should have: Experience in property management, housing services, or a related field. Knowledge of housing regulations and allocation processes. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and customer service abilities. Proficiency in using property management systems or similar software. A proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges. The ability to work effectively within a team and independently. Job Offer An hourly rate between 17.00 and 21.00, depending on experience. A temporary position offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Work within a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the community. Convenient London location with accessible transport links. If you are passionate about property management and supporting communities, apply now to join the property department as an Available Homes Officer!
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL FINANCE Senior Benefits Officer £39,862 - £42,839 per annum Home working contract 37 hours per week Permanent Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Exciting times lie ahead as the Council delivers major transformation, including multi million pound investment such as the Future High Street Fund, helping to restore the town centre as a thriving community hub. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment. We are recruiting a Senior Benefits Officer to join our high performing Revenues & Benefits Service. This is a specialist role responsible for the accurate administration of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Crisis and Resilience Housing Payments, supporting some of the most vulnerable residents in our community. To be successful, you must bring proven experience in Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction assessment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex legislation with accuracy. We are seeking applicants who can contribute quickly and confidently within a fast paced, highly regulated environment. Responsibilities Ensure the Benefits Team verify, assess and determine Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claims in accordance with legislation, case law and local policy. Supervise the team of Benefit Advisors, authorise leave, arrange rota's, provide statistical management reports. Contribute to the preparation and development of relevant Strategies, Policies and delivery/action plans. Assist in ensuring that the administration of the Local Authority Benefits function is managed / undertaken to accepted professional standards. Ensure that work is undertaken across service areas and the organisation to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services and corporate projects. Assist in the preparation and dispatch of annual benefit notifications etc. Assist the annual subsidy return and ensure it is completed to the agreed standards and timescale. Contribute to the development and implementation of annual service plans. Represent the council at external meetings and appeals as required. Deputise for the Benefits Manager as required. Qualifications and Requirements The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade A-C, or equivalent and be I.T. literate. This is a home working contract, and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month. Benefits We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable). Additional Information Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michael Buckland, Head of Revenues and Benefits 709523 or Christine Roe, Benefits Manager 709478. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. Closing date: 30 April 2026 Interviews: 14 May 2026 Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts. We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual's needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity Tamworth Borough Council. Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL FINANCE Senior Benefits Officer £39,862 - £42,839 per annum Home working contract 37 hours per week Permanent Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Exciting times lie ahead as the Council delivers major transformation, including multi million pound investment such as the Future High Street Fund, helping to restore the town centre as a thriving community hub. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment. We are recruiting a Senior Benefits Officer to join our high performing Revenues & Benefits Service. This is a specialist role responsible for the accurate administration of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Crisis and Resilience Housing Payments, supporting some of the most vulnerable residents in our community. To be successful, you must bring proven experience in Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction assessment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex legislation with accuracy. We are seeking applicants who can contribute quickly and confidently within a fast paced, highly regulated environment. Responsibilities Ensure the Benefits Team verify, assess and determine Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claims in accordance with legislation, case law and local policy. Supervise the team of Benefit Advisors, authorise leave, arrange rota's, provide statistical management reports. Contribute to the preparation and development of relevant Strategies, Policies and delivery/action plans. Assist in ensuring that the administration of the Local Authority Benefits function is managed / undertaken to accepted professional standards. Ensure that work is undertaken across service areas and the organisation to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services and corporate projects. Assist in the preparation and dispatch of annual benefit notifications etc. Assist the annual subsidy return and ensure it is completed to the agreed standards and timescale. Contribute to the development and implementation of annual service plans. Represent the council at external meetings and appeals as required. Deputise for the Benefits Manager as required. Qualifications and Requirements The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade A-C, or equivalent and be I.T. literate. This is a home working contract, and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month. Benefits We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable). Additional Information Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michael Buckland, Head of Revenues and Benefits 709523 or Christine Roe, Benefits Manager 709478. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. Closing date: 30 April 2026 Interviews: 14 May 2026 Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts. We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual's needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity Tamworth Borough Council. Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection
Job Title: Income Officer Location: London Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP A Local Authority in London is seeking an Income Officer to support the effective management and collection of rental income across its housing portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance within a social housing setting. About the Role You will play a key role in maximising rental income and minimising arrears, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies. Acting as a main point of contact for residents in relation to rent and payments, you will manage arrears cases, provide financial guidance, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of rent accounts and monitoring arrears Contacting tenants to recover outstanding rent and agree repayment plans Supporting tenants with budgeting and signposting to financial support services Taking appropriate action on arrears cases, including escalation where required Preparing documentation for legal action, including court proceedings Liaising with housing officers, support services, and external agencies Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures Contributing to income maximisation and tenancy sustainment strategies About You The council is looking to hear from candidates who have: Experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance Knowledge of housing legislation and arrears recovery processes Strong negotiation and communication skills A firm but fair approach to managing sensitive financial situations Experience working within a Local Authority or social housing environment (desirable) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Apply If you have experience in income recovery or housing finance and are looking for an opportunity within a Local Authority setting in London , we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV, or get in touch to arrange a quick conversation about the opportunity.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Income Officer Location: London Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP A Local Authority in London is seeking an Income Officer to support the effective management and collection of rental income across its housing portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance within a social housing setting. About the Role You will play a key role in maximising rental income and minimising arrears, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies. Acting as a main point of contact for residents in relation to rent and payments, you will manage arrears cases, provide financial guidance, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of rent accounts and monitoring arrears Contacting tenants to recover outstanding rent and agree repayment plans Supporting tenants with budgeting and signposting to financial support services Taking appropriate action on arrears cases, including escalation where required Preparing documentation for legal action, including court proceedings Liaising with housing officers, support services, and external agencies Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures Contributing to income maximisation and tenancy sustainment strategies About You The council is looking to hear from candidates who have: Experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance Knowledge of housing legislation and arrears recovery processes Strong negotiation and communication skills A firm but fair approach to managing sensitive financial situations Experience working within a Local Authority or social housing environment (desirable) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Apply If you have experience in income recovery or housing finance and are looking for an opportunity within a Local Authority setting in London , we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV, or get in touch to arrange a quick conversation about the opportunity.
Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary : £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date : 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) , ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of retirement living services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary : £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date : 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) , ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of retirement living services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
As a Buyer, are you frustrated in your current procurement role or just ready for a new challenge? If you want more autonomy and responsibility to drive change and improvements in our purchasing function, with a clear career path into a more senior buying role then you should keep reading. We're a fast-paced manufacturing site in Oakham with a domestic and international client base, and we need your help to drive our purchasing department forwards. BASIC SALARY: Up to £40,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 4% employer pension Cash back medical plan after probation 37.5 hour working week with lunchtime finish on a Friday 24 days holiday + bank holidays - rising with service External training and qualifications, if needed for your development LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Corby, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Stamford, Grantham, Uppingham, Peterborough, Kettering, Wellingborough are just some of the locations our current employees live Why should you join us? Our business is growing thanks to the government-backed incentives around the power industry We can offer you genuine career development into a more senior buying role We manufacture on site so you can get hands on involved with the business and really make a difference JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Our procurement team and production planning work closely together, so you'll know what to buy and how much of it. We have over 1000+ different SKUs that we directly procure. As a Buyer, you'll support our existing Buyers, ease their workload and be involved in all areas of direct purchasing including raw materials, consumables, parts, and components. No two days will be the same. This role is vital in the success of our business growth. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Drive down procurement costs, improve our existing supplier lead times, improve product quality. Ensure your raw materials, parts and components are ordered in a timely manner, with transparency of lead times - there will be 1000s of different things being bought. Some are simple reorder generation, others will be bespoke or one-off purchase orders. Raise, chase and close off POs Find that balance between minimum and maximum stock levels Support our existing experienced Buyers where needed YOUR BACKGROUND: Buyer, Procurement - raw materials, manufacturing, engineering Solid procurement exposure from a manufacturing or production environment Experience of stock control and supplier management, cost reduction and improving lead times You will be competent with ERP and have good Excel skills too Be competent with CAD drawings (Schematics) / Bill of Materials (BOMs) Ideally your direct buying experience will cover a variety of things such as stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated or machined parts, sheet-metal, mild steel and sub-assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, technical consumables etc so you will find the transition to us easier. But, we also welcome your application if you come from any manufacturing related procurement background. THE COMPANY: We design and manufacture our own special purpose machinery and equipment. We sell domestically and globally into the power and telecoms sectors. PROSPECTS: There is a genuine career development opportunity for you within our business if you are good enough. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Buyer, buying, procurement, raw materials, MRP, ERP, Excel, expediting, purchasing, strategic buyer, procurement officer, procurement manager, senior buyer, CIPS. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18438, Wallace Hind Selection
Job Title: Income Officer Location: North West England Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP A Local Authority in the North West of England is seeking an Income Officer to support the effective management and collection of rental income across its housing portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance within a social housing setting. About the Role You will play a key role in maximising rental income and minimising arrears, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies. Acting as a main point of contact for residents in relation to rent and payments, you will manage arrears cases, provide financial guidance, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of rent accounts and monitoring arrears Contacting tenants to recover outstanding rent and agree repayment plans Supporting tenants with budgeting and signposting to financial support services Taking appropriate action on arrears cases, including escalation where required Preparing documentation for legal action, including court proceedings Liaising with housing officers, support services, and external agencies Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures Contributing to income maximisation and tenancy sustainment strategies About You The council is looking to hear from candidates who have: Experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance Knowledge of housing legislation and arrears recovery processes Strong negotiation and communication skills A firm but fair approach to managing sensitive financial situations Experience working within a Local Authority or social housing environment (desirable) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Apply If you have experience in income recovery or housing finance and are looking for an opportunity within a Local Authority setting in the North West of England , we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV, or get in touch to arrange a quick conversation about the opportunity.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Income Officer Location: North West England Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP A Local Authority in the North West of England is seeking an Income Officer to support the effective management and collection of rental income across its housing portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance within a social housing setting. About the Role You will play a key role in maximising rental income and minimising arrears, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies. Acting as a main point of contact for residents in relation to rent and payments, you will manage arrears cases, provide financial guidance, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of rent accounts and monitoring arrears Contacting tenants to recover outstanding rent and agree repayment plans Supporting tenants with budgeting and signposting to financial support services Taking appropriate action on arrears cases, including escalation where required Preparing documentation for legal action, including court proceedings Liaising with housing officers, support services, and external agencies Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures Contributing to income maximisation and tenancy sustainment strategies About You The council is looking to hear from candidates who have: Experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance Knowledge of housing legislation and arrears recovery processes Strong negotiation and communication skills A firm but fair approach to managing sensitive financial situations Experience working within a Local Authority or social housing environment (desirable) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Apply If you have experience in income recovery or housing finance and are looking for an opportunity within a Local Authority setting in the North West of England , we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV, or get in touch to arrange a quick conversation about the opportunity.
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South West of England in the search for an Interim Ecologist to join their Town Planning Department on an initial 6-month contract. About the role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Planning Ecologist to support the integration of ecological considerations into the planning process. You will help meet its statutory responsibilities regarding nature conservation by providing professional advice across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ecology Team, Planning Officers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that biodiversity and habitat regulations are effectively addressed in planning applications and planning documents. You will be confident in application of environmental regulations and policy including the Environment Act, Habitat Regulations, Local and National Planning Policy. About you We are looking for someone who is passionate about wildlife and can demonstrate a high level of experience as an ecologist working hand in glove with the planning system. We want someone who can build effective relationships and work independently across a diverse range of casework. You must hold a relevant degree or have equivalent experience and be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or other professional body. To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked in a similar Ecology role and have a working knowledge of relevant environmental law. The successful candidates must have demonstratable and relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment providing ecological and/or tree related advice to a local planning authority as well as ability to prepare, shape and implement relevant planning policy and policy documents. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £55-£60per/hour Job Ref - 65521 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South West of England in the search for an Interim Ecologist to join their Town Planning Department on an initial 6-month contract. About the role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Planning Ecologist to support the integration of ecological considerations into the planning process. You will help meet its statutory responsibilities regarding nature conservation by providing professional advice across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ecology Team, Planning Officers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that biodiversity and habitat regulations are effectively addressed in planning applications and planning documents. You will be confident in application of environmental regulations and policy including the Environment Act, Habitat Regulations, Local and National Planning Policy. About you We are looking for someone who is passionate about wildlife and can demonstrate a high level of experience as an ecologist working hand in glove with the planning system. We want someone who can build effective relationships and work independently across a diverse range of casework. You must hold a relevant degree or have equivalent experience and be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or other professional body. To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked in a similar Ecology role and have a working knowledge of relevant environmental law. The successful candidates must have demonstratable and relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment providing ecological and/or tree related advice to a local planning authority as well as ability to prepare, shape and implement relevant planning policy and policy documents. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £55-£60per/hour Job Ref - 65521 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Permanent - Full Time - Hybrid working: Monday & Tuesday office-based, rest remote Salary : £27,976 per annum + bonus Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships? We're looking for a Recruitment Support Officer who thrives in a client-focused environment and takes pride in providing a seamless, high-quality service. In this role, you will: Act as the primary support for client and supplier queries across telephony, email, Helpdesk, and CRM systems-ensuring a professional, timely, and solution-focused approach Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, delivering a consistently high standard of service Take ownership of queries through to resolution, ensuring service levels and expectations are always met or exceeded Deliver training and guidance to clients and suppliers on systems and processes, ensuring confidence and ease of use Manage vacancy boards to support efficient fulfilment and a smooth client experience Resolve timesheet and helpdesk queries accurately and within agreed timeframes Carry out compliance checks, including right-to-work verification, ensuring a reliable and compliant service for clients Champion a customer-first mindset, ensuring every interaction reflects professionalism, efficiency, and care What You'll Bring: A strong passion for customer service, with a confident and professional telephone manner Proven experience in a customer-focused role, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards Confidence in using and learning multiple systems and technologies Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven approach Experience in recruitment or operations is beneficial, but not essential Like the sound of this? Why not apply now or if you require further information, get in touch! All candidates will need demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. A full UK Drivers license is also highly desired in this role. Why Join Datum RPO? Datum RPO partners with some of the UK's largest organisations, delivering tailored workforce solutions with a strong emphasis on service quality. We simplify recruitment, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and provide full visibility-always putting our clients and partners first. No prior recruitment experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed. About Us Datum RPO is part of Staffline PLC, the UK's leading recruiter, supporting over 35,000 people into work every day. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where great service and great people go hand in hand. Operating across 350+ customer sites, we continue to grow and evolve-driven by our core values of authenticity, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Permanent - Full Time - Hybrid working: Monday & Tuesday office-based, rest remote Salary : £27,976 per annum + bonus Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships? We're looking for a Recruitment Support Officer who thrives in a client-focused environment and takes pride in providing a seamless, high-quality service. In this role, you will: Act as the primary support for client and supplier queries across telephony, email, Helpdesk, and CRM systems-ensuring a professional, timely, and solution-focused approach Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, delivering a consistently high standard of service Take ownership of queries through to resolution, ensuring service levels and expectations are always met or exceeded Deliver training and guidance to clients and suppliers on systems and processes, ensuring confidence and ease of use Manage vacancy boards to support efficient fulfilment and a smooth client experience Resolve timesheet and helpdesk queries accurately and within agreed timeframes Carry out compliance checks, including right-to-work verification, ensuring a reliable and compliant service for clients Champion a customer-first mindset, ensuring every interaction reflects professionalism, efficiency, and care What You'll Bring: A strong passion for customer service, with a confident and professional telephone manner Proven experience in a customer-focused role, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards Confidence in using and learning multiple systems and technologies Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven approach Experience in recruitment or operations is beneficial, but not essential Like the sound of this? Why not apply now or if you require further information, get in touch! All candidates will need demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. A full UK Drivers license is also highly desired in this role. Why Join Datum RPO? Datum RPO partners with some of the UK's largest organisations, delivering tailored workforce solutions with a strong emphasis on service quality. We simplify recruitment, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and provide full visibility-always putting our clients and partners first. No prior recruitment experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed. About Us Datum RPO is part of Staffline PLC, the UK's leading recruiter, supporting over 35,000 people into work every day. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where great service and great people go hand in hand. Operating across 350+ customer sites, we continue to grow and evolve-driven by our core values of authenticity, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
This Interim Procurement Officer role based in Leeds requires a skilled professional to support procurement and supply chain activities on a temporary basis. Based in Leeds, the ideal candidate will help streamline processes and ensure efficient management of procurement tasks. Client Details The organisation is a growing organisation who are looking for further support within their procurement team on an interim basis for at least 6 months. This role will require you to have strong stakeholder management experience, end to end sourcing experience & experience managing spend analysis! Description As Interim Procurement Officer, duties will include, however not be limited to: Manage procurement activities and ensure compliance with company policies. Support the supply chain team in identifying cost-saving opportunities. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to fulfil procurement requirements. Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers to optimise value. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly. Prepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation and reports. Contribute to the development of procurement strategies and frameworks. Provide support during contract negotiations and renewals. Profile A successful Interim Procurement Officer should have: Experience in procurement and supply chain management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A proactive and organised approach to managing tasks and deadlines. Job Offer Competitive daily rate between 300 - 400 per day, inside IR35. Based in Leeds with hybrid working. Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable industry experience. Immediate start on offer!
Apr 22, 2026
Seasonal
This Interim Procurement Officer role based in Leeds requires a skilled professional to support procurement and supply chain activities on a temporary basis. Based in Leeds, the ideal candidate will help streamline processes and ensure efficient management of procurement tasks. Client Details The organisation is a growing organisation who are looking for further support within their procurement team on an interim basis for at least 6 months. This role will require you to have strong stakeholder management experience, end to end sourcing experience & experience managing spend analysis! Description As Interim Procurement Officer, duties will include, however not be limited to: Manage procurement activities and ensure compliance with company policies. Support the supply chain team in identifying cost-saving opportunities. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to fulfil procurement requirements. Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers to optimise value. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly. Prepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation and reports. Contribute to the development of procurement strategies and frameworks. Provide support during contract negotiations and renewals. Profile A successful Interim Procurement Officer should have: Experience in procurement and supply chain management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A proactive and organised approach to managing tasks and deadlines. Job Offer Competitive daily rate between 300 - 400 per day, inside IR35. Based in Leeds with hybrid working. Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable industry experience. Immediate start on offer!
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services About this role Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you'll do You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) You'll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain What we're looking for Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale You're able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We'd love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services About this role Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you'll do You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) You'll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain What we're looking for Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale You're able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We'd love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
The Role Moped Civil Enforcement Officer - Southwark- Full-Time; 42.5 Hours per week - up to £32,515.80 per annum £30,690.90 per annum plus mobile allowance Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to have a positive impact on your local area? Do you have a full UK driving licence? Or a CBT? Are you willing to ride a moped? An exciting prospect has arisen for a Civil Enforcement Officer in Southwark. Civil Enforcement Officers ensure that all drivers follow parking policies on public streets and in car parks. They are an important part of keeping the roads moving and ensuring public safety. This opening would suit someone who; Enjoys working outside, think of all that fresh air and exercise! Wants to join a reliable business and team, you will play a key role in your local area. Has excellent Customer Service skills and enjoy working with the public. Likes to be part of a large diverse team but can work by yourself without too much direction. Is resilient, reliable, and conscientious. Does this sound like you? If so, what will you bring? You will have excellent customer care skills and is able to converse in a friendly and effective manner. You will patrol public streets and council car parks to issue Penalty Charge Notices. You will guide the public on rules and advise about parking provisions. And you will report any defects to street furniture, such as signs and road markings. APCOA offers full training and development for successful applicants. Many of our current managers started out as Civil Enforcement Officers, so APCOA will give you the chance to kickstart your career! At APCOA, we are always trying to think of new ways to reward hardworking staff! Some of the benefits on offer to you are: £30,690.90 per annum basic salary plus up to £1824.90 annual driver's allowance 42.5 hours per week, any five days of seven as per rota 20 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays We also provide uniform, employee awards, a discount scheme, and a pension scheme. Mobile allowance subject to terms So, could you be our next Civil Enforcement Officer? If this sounds like an opening for you then "apply now" and one of our team will be in touch very soon We are focused on ensuring APCOA is a fair place to work regardless of age, race, gender or level in the business. We offer an influencing work atmosphere where successes are shared. With challenging projects and an atmosphere of fostering and support. Staff have the training prospects to fulfil their potential while aiming for excellence in their work.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
The Role Moped Civil Enforcement Officer - Southwark- Full-Time; 42.5 Hours per week - up to £32,515.80 per annum £30,690.90 per annum plus mobile allowance Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to have a positive impact on your local area? Do you have a full UK driving licence? Or a CBT? Are you willing to ride a moped? An exciting prospect has arisen for a Civil Enforcement Officer in Southwark. Civil Enforcement Officers ensure that all drivers follow parking policies on public streets and in car parks. They are an important part of keeping the roads moving and ensuring public safety. This opening would suit someone who; Enjoys working outside, think of all that fresh air and exercise! Wants to join a reliable business and team, you will play a key role in your local area. Has excellent Customer Service skills and enjoy working with the public. Likes to be part of a large diverse team but can work by yourself without too much direction. Is resilient, reliable, and conscientious. Does this sound like you? If so, what will you bring? You will have excellent customer care skills and is able to converse in a friendly and effective manner. You will patrol public streets and council car parks to issue Penalty Charge Notices. You will guide the public on rules and advise about parking provisions. And you will report any defects to street furniture, such as signs and road markings. APCOA offers full training and development for successful applicants. Many of our current managers started out as Civil Enforcement Officers, so APCOA will give you the chance to kickstart your career! At APCOA, we are always trying to think of new ways to reward hardworking staff! Some of the benefits on offer to you are: £30,690.90 per annum basic salary plus up to £1824.90 annual driver's allowance 42.5 hours per week, any five days of seven as per rota 20 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays We also provide uniform, employee awards, a discount scheme, and a pension scheme. Mobile allowance subject to terms So, could you be our next Civil Enforcement Officer? If this sounds like an opening for you then "apply now" and one of our team will be in touch very soon We are focused on ensuring APCOA is a fair place to work regardless of age, race, gender or level in the business. We offer an influencing work atmosphere where successes are shared. With challenging projects and an atmosphere of fostering and support. Staff have the training prospects to fulfil their potential while aiming for excellence in their work.
Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, London, are seeking a Parking Representation Officer. Investigating and responding to all challenges, representations and appeals received at all stages of the statutory process regarding Penalty Charge Notices (PCNS), the removal of vehicles and Fixed Penalty Charge Notices (FPNs) in line with policies, procedures and any legislative responsibilities. To ensure the production of high-quality responses to set productivity targets. To produce work to a consistently high standard, often under strict, tight deadlines. Knowledge, experience, and aptitude to weigh the evidence in each case and make balanced judgments. Responsibilities To prioritise and manage own workload and tasks in response to changing demands from management. To investigate all challenges and representations received against disputed PCNs/FPNs, critically assessing the outcome before responding to the motorist with the formal decision. If evidence is incomplete, the court may request additional information to support either party's claims. To deal with transfer of liability in change of ownership or contract hire, payment-related enquiries, and enquiries or representations with payments attached. To ensure that all correspondence is replied to in accordance with best practice and in plain English. To ensure that daily quality and quantity performance standards are met or exceeded and that letters conform to relevant quality, policy and legislative standards. To request refunds of PCNs/FPNs when required in accordance with Parking Service processes and policies. To administer and respond to Charge Certificate correspondence in line with quality and performance standards. To liaise with the County Court to administer Witness Statements (or statutory declarations where necessary) and Late Witness Statements and outcomes, ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are maintained and followed. To liaise with outside Debt Collection or Bailiff Agents to resolve disputed PCNs and to administer the bailiff returns process, ensuring that the debt is administered within legal constraints and according to policies and procedures. Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. NVQ or equivalent standard and evidence of continuing professional development Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM. Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate: Working knowledge of the services that fall under the Environment portfolio. Knowledge of the key systems used in Parking Services, in particular Liberator, Response Master, etc. An Understanding of legislation and the statutory processes that need to be followed across the portfolio, with a particular emphasis on areas where there are high volumes of contact, such as parking. Strong grasp of plain English concepts and being able to demonstrate this in verbal and written communications. Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in analysing data and carrying out investigations to inform decisions. Experience of working within a busy, target-driven environment and effectively prioritising and managing own workload. Experience in using computer systems and databases. Compliance Requirements 3 Years References Enhanced CRB/DBS is required Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, London, are seeking a Parking Representation Officer. Investigating and responding to all challenges, representations and appeals received at all stages of the statutory process regarding Penalty Charge Notices (PCNS), the removal of vehicles and Fixed Penalty Charge Notices (FPNs) in line with policies, procedures and any legislative responsibilities. To ensure the production of high-quality responses to set productivity targets. To produce work to a consistently high standard, often under strict, tight deadlines. Knowledge, experience, and aptitude to weigh the evidence in each case and make balanced judgments. Responsibilities To prioritise and manage own workload and tasks in response to changing demands from management. To investigate all challenges and representations received against disputed PCNs/FPNs, critically assessing the outcome before responding to the motorist with the formal decision. If evidence is incomplete, the court may request additional information to support either party's claims. To deal with transfer of liability in change of ownership or contract hire, payment-related enquiries, and enquiries or representations with payments attached. To ensure that all correspondence is replied to in accordance with best practice and in plain English. To ensure that daily quality and quantity performance standards are met or exceeded and that letters conform to relevant quality, policy and legislative standards. To request refunds of PCNs/FPNs when required in accordance with Parking Service processes and policies. To administer and respond to Charge Certificate correspondence in line with quality and performance standards. To liaise with the County Court to administer Witness Statements (or statutory declarations where necessary) and Late Witness Statements and outcomes, ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are maintained and followed. To liaise with outside Debt Collection or Bailiff Agents to resolve disputed PCNs and to administer the bailiff returns process, ensuring that the debt is administered within legal constraints and according to policies and procedures. Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. NVQ or equivalent standard and evidence of continuing professional development Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM. Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate: Working knowledge of the services that fall under the Environment portfolio. Knowledge of the key systems used in Parking Services, in particular Liberator, Response Master, etc. An Understanding of legislation and the statutory processes that need to be followed across the portfolio, with a particular emphasis on areas where there are high volumes of contact, such as parking. Strong grasp of plain English concepts and being able to demonstrate this in verbal and written communications. Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in analysing data and carrying out investigations to inform decisions. Experience of working within a busy, target-driven environment and effectively prioritising and managing own workload. Experience in using computer systems and databases. Compliance Requirements 3 Years References Enhanced CRB/DBS is required Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Anderson Knight is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading services sector business who are looking to appoint a Contracts and Commissioning Manager on a fixed term contract (6 months) This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and enhance all planning and contract management services within the Business. This is a Hybrid role with occasional travel around the central belt of Scotland for meetings. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Contracts and Commissioning Manager is responsible for supporting the planning, delivery and monitoring of services. Key Duties and responsibilities: • Coordinate, review, refine and improve the quality of tender submissions in order to accurately portray the company s strengths in a creative way. • Provide analytical reports to support tendering and contractual agreements. • Document and investigate trends and growth projections and inform relevant business sectors. • Carry out risk assessments on contracts to minimise risk whilst sustaining growth in keeping with the Strategic Plan. • Implement contracts where there are none, including provision for arbitration if fees cannot be agreed and a timeframe for agreement. • Monitor the grades placed on the organisation by statutory bodies. • Ensure access to relevant portals and actively seek to bid for appropriate contracts. • Communicate with funders re any funding issues, e.g. rate changes, unsustainability of legacy rates. • Contribute to the external marketing of all services and maintain the good reputation of the organisation. • Promote brand values and organisational capability externally. • Promote the commissioning of existing client services. • Report on outcomes and achievements through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); • Be aware of the organisations business needs and legislative pressures. • Undertake on behalf of the organisation the compilation of an annual report on the provision of services and to forecast future trends and direction. • Work closely with all managers across the organisational services, health and education to promote partnership working and keep abreast of national priorities, Scottish Executive policy and the legislative framework. • Liaise with purchasers and inter-agencies as required. • Inform and influence the Local Authority officers at local and national level of the requirements for services in consultation with Regional Managers. • Ensure good customer relationships with our purchasing customers to ensure sustainability of existing services. • To actively identify a personalised learning pathway and engage with and contribute to the 1:1 and review process. • Other duties and tasks as may be required by the Director of Services. Skills and Attributes • The ability to encourage and influence the commissioning of new and innovative services • Track record of working collaboratively and cooperatively with an internal and external stakeholders • The ability to interrogate data and identify trends • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and listening skills • Communication strategies that facilitate and enable strong negotiation and influencing skills • Able to work independently and unsupervised • Demonstrable organisational and problem-solving skills • Ability to deliver work to deadlines • Ability to work on own initiative • IT literate and experience of using Microsoft Knowledge and Experience • Educated to degree level or equivalent • IT literate and experience of using Microsoft • Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences • Experience of effective project management • Experience of report writing and presentation skills sufficient to write and present reports and to draft service specifications
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Anderson Knight is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading services sector business who are looking to appoint a Contracts and Commissioning Manager on a fixed term contract (6 months) This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and enhance all planning and contract management services within the Business. This is a Hybrid role with occasional travel around the central belt of Scotland for meetings. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Contracts and Commissioning Manager is responsible for supporting the planning, delivery and monitoring of services. Key Duties and responsibilities: • Coordinate, review, refine and improve the quality of tender submissions in order to accurately portray the company s strengths in a creative way. • Provide analytical reports to support tendering and contractual agreements. • Document and investigate trends and growth projections and inform relevant business sectors. • Carry out risk assessments on contracts to minimise risk whilst sustaining growth in keeping with the Strategic Plan. • Implement contracts where there are none, including provision for arbitration if fees cannot be agreed and a timeframe for agreement. • Monitor the grades placed on the organisation by statutory bodies. • Ensure access to relevant portals and actively seek to bid for appropriate contracts. • Communicate with funders re any funding issues, e.g. rate changes, unsustainability of legacy rates. • Contribute to the external marketing of all services and maintain the good reputation of the organisation. • Promote brand values and organisational capability externally. • Promote the commissioning of existing client services. • Report on outcomes and achievements through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); • Be aware of the organisations business needs and legislative pressures. • Undertake on behalf of the organisation the compilation of an annual report on the provision of services and to forecast future trends and direction. • Work closely with all managers across the organisational services, health and education to promote partnership working and keep abreast of national priorities, Scottish Executive policy and the legislative framework. • Liaise with purchasers and inter-agencies as required. • Inform and influence the Local Authority officers at local and national level of the requirements for services in consultation with Regional Managers. • Ensure good customer relationships with our purchasing customers to ensure sustainability of existing services. • To actively identify a personalised learning pathway and engage with and contribute to the 1:1 and review process. • Other duties and tasks as may be required by the Director of Services. Skills and Attributes • The ability to encourage and influence the commissioning of new and innovative services • Track record of working collaboratively and cooperatively with an internal and external stakeholders • The ability to interrogate data and identify trends • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and listening skills • Communication strategies that facilitate and enable strong negotiation and influencing skills • Able to work independently and unsupervised • Demonstrable organisational and problem-solving skills • Ability to deliver work to deadlines • Ability to work on own initiative • IT literate and experience of using Microsoft Knowledge and Experience • Educated to degree level or equivalent • IT literate and experience of using Microsoft • Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences • Experience of effective project management • Experience of report writing and presentation skills sufficient to write and present reports and to draft service specifications
Reviews Officer London Hybrid Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 Months Start Date: 1st May Working Hours: 36 Hours Role Summary A local authority is seeking an experienced professional to join their Housing Services team, focusing on statutory reviews across homelessness decisions, housing register applications, and temporary accommodation suitability. This role plays a key part in ensuring decisions are legally compliant, fair, and delivered within required timeframes, while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach. What you will do as a Reviews Officer - Complete statutory homelessness reviews, including housing register and temporary accommodation suitability cases - Ensure all decisions align with current legislation, statutory guidance, and internal policies - Manage a varied and complex caseload efficiently with minimal supervision - Liaise with service users, internal teams, and external agencies via phone, email, and face-to-face - Accurately record case activity and maintain clear, compliant documentation - Gather, assess, and analyse information to support robust and defensible decisions - Deliver clear, empathetic, and professional communication at all times What you will need as a Reviews Officer - Proven experience completing homelessness reviews (essential) - Experience with housing register and temporary accommodation suitability reviews (essential) - Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and relevant policies - Experience in statutory decision-making within housing or homelessness - Strong written, numerical, and analytical skills - Experience using case management systems - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment What's on offer - Competitive hourly rate of £30.77 (Umbrella) - Hybrid working arrangement - Opportunity to work within a busy and impactful Housing Services team - Potential for contract extension Apply NOW or call Jack on (phone number removed).
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Reviews Officer London Hybrid Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 Months Start Date: 1st May Working Hours: 36 Hours Role Summary A local authority is seeking an experienced professional to join their Housing Services team, focusing on statutory reviews across homelessness decisions, housing register applications, and temporary accommodation suitability. This role plays a key part in ensuring decisions are legally compliant, fair, and delivered within required timeframes, while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach. What you will do as a Reviews Officer - Complete statutory homelessness reviews, including housing register and temporary accommodation suitability cases - Ensure all decisions align with current legislation, statutory guidance, and internal policies - Manage a varied and complex caseload efficiently with minimal supervision - Liaise with service users, internal teams, and external agencies via phone, email, and face-to-face - Accurately record case activity and maintain clear, compliant documentation - Gather, assess, and analyse information to support robust and defensible decisions - Deliver clear, empathetic, and professional communication at all times What you will need as a Reviews Officer - Proven experience completing homelessness reviews (essential) - Experience with housing register and temporary accommodation suitability reviews (essential) - Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and relevant policies - Experience in statutory decision-making within housing or homelessness - Strong written, numerical, and analytical skills - Experience using case management systems - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment What's on offer - Competitive hourly rate of £30.77 (Umbrella) - Hybrid working arrangement - Opportunity to work within a busy and impactful Housing Services team - Potential for contract extension Apply NOW or call Jack on (phone number removed).
Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd
Hammersmith And Fulham, London
Role: Finance Officer Based: Hammersmith Head Office HYBRID 2 days from home Rate: £14.75ph PAYE or £19ph umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 month Hours: 35 hours 9am 5pm Monday to Friday Our client, a specialist charity, is recruiting for a Finance Officer. Responsible for maintaining all the transaction processing and reporting to the point of trial balance, utilising QuickBooks and reporting to the Head of Finance. This includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking. Synopsis of duties: Accurately record all financial transactions and maintain financial records on QuickBooks Complete bank reconciliations, petty cash reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis Process invoices, staff expenses, and reimbursement claims, and record all payments, including payroll Issue invoices, produce debtors lists, and chase payments on a monthly basis in accordance with agreed procedures Process funds/grants and donations received Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments, and other relevant journals to produce management accounts Undertake petty cash reconciliations and distribute funds as required Adhere to the organisation s financial controls policy Be responsible for your own personal learning development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy, and practice, and other literature relevant to the role. Participate in supervision, training, and meetings as required, and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans Essential Requirements A minimum of two years experience working in a busy accounts department, with good organisational and administrative skills. You will have strong experience in using QuickBooks accounting software, Excel, and be highly numerate Available immediately Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Role: Finance Officer Based: Hammersmith Head Office HYBRID 2 days from home Rate: £14.75ph PAYE or £19ph umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 month Hours: 35 hours 9am 5pm Monday to Friday Our client, a specialist charity, is recruiting for a Finance Officer. Responsible for maintaining all the transaction processing and reporting to the point of trial balance, utilising QuickBooks and reporting to the Head of Finance. This includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking. Synopsis of duties: Accurately record all financial transactions and maintain financial records on QuickBooks Complete bank reconciliations, petty cash reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis Process invoices, staff expenses, and reimbursement claims, and record all payments, including payroll Issue invoices, produce debtors lists, and chase payments on a monthly basis in accordance with agreed procedures Process funds/grants and donations received Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments, and other relevant journals to produce management accounts Undertake petty cash reconciliations and distribute funds as required Adhere to the organisation s financial controls policy Be responsible for your own personal learning development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy, and practice, and other literature relevant to the role. Participate in supervision, training, and meetings as required, and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans Essential Requirements A minimum of two years experience working in a busy accounts department, with good organisational and administrative skills. You will have strong experience in using QuickBooks accounting software, Excel, and be highly numerate Available immediately Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to support an influential organisation? This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills within a visible and critical post. As a Temporary HR Advisor, you will be instrumental in managing key HR functions and contributing to organisational success. This is a standalone role which will require assiduous record keeping, organisation and administrative expertise, in addition to sound HR understanding. Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require a swift start. Lengthy notice periods cannot be accommodated. Temporary HR Advisor Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Managing end-to-end recruitment projects to attract suitable candidates for a variety of roles, supporting the organisation s operational needs. Handling visa and immigration documentation with precision, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Maintaining employee records and HR documentation in a systematic, paper-based filing system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Providing support with onboarding, employee relations, and general HR administration to ensure smooth staff transitions. Working closely with senior figures, to ensure HR activities align with organisational objectives. Supporting organisational events, dignitary visits, and VIP functions, ensuring professional and seamless delivery. Applying knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices to maintain compliance and promote a positive working environment. Temporary HR Officer Rewards Competitive hourly rate between £18.30-£21.21, depending on your skills and experience. Fully office-based role with access to free parking and daily lunches. Opportunity to gain broad HR experience due to standalone nature of post. The Company The organisation is a well-established institution in beautiful surroundings. Temporary HR Advisor Experience Essentials Proven experience in standalone, HR advisory or officer roles, gained within the Oxford University ecosystem. Comfortable working with paper-based filing systems and manual administrative processes. Skills in recruitment and visa management, with a good understanding of UK employment legislation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities, with the confidence to work independently. Solution-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Location This role is fully office-based, with accessible transport links and free parking available on-site. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! INDBOOST Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.
Apr 22, 2026
Seasonal
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to support an influential organisation? This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills within a visible and critical post. As a Temporary HR Advisor, you will be instrumental in managing key HR functions and contributing to organisational success. This is a standalone role which will require assiduous record keeping, organisation and administrative expertise, in addition to sound HR understanding. Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require a swift start. Lengthy notice periods cannot be accommodated. Temporary HR Advisor Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Managing end-to-end recruitment projects to attract suitable candidates for a variety of roles, supporting the organisation s operational needs. Handling visa and immigration documentation with precision, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Maintaining employee records and HR documentation in a systematic, paper-based filing system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Providing support with onboarding, employee relations, and general HR administration to ensure smooth staff transitions. Working closely with senior figures, to ensure HR activities align with organisational objectives. Supporting organisational events, dignitary visits, and VIP functions, ensuring professional and seamless delivery. Applying knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices to maintain compliance and promote a positive working environment. Temporary HR Officer Rewards Competitive hourly rate between £18.30-£21.21, depending on your skills and experience. Fully office-based role with access to free parking and daily lunches. Opportunity to gain broad HR experience due to standalone nature of post. The Company The organisation is a well-established institution in beautiful surroundings. Temporary HR Advisor Experience Essentials Proven experience in standalone, HR advisory or officer roles, gained within the Oxford University ecosystem. Comfortable working with paper-based filing systems and manual administrative processes. Skills in recruitment and visa management, with a good understanding of UK employment legislation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities, with the confidence to work independently. Solution-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Location This role is fully office-based, with accessible transport links and free parking available on-site. Action If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! INDBOOST Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.
Looking for your next opportunity as an HR Advisor? Join a public sector organisation that supports essential frontline and operational services across multiple locations. As an HR Advisor on a 6-week temporary assignment, you'll play a key role in delivering expert HR support, particularly around employee relations and absence management. This HR Advisor opportunity is ideal for someone highly organised, proactive, and able to travel between sites as required. What will you be doing as an HR Advisor? Managing employee relations casework including absence management Supporting managers and staff across multiple sites with HR advice and guidance Handling HR queries and providing proactive, solutions-focused support Producing HR documentation, including letters and reports Working closely with internal teams to maintain consistent HR practices Travelling between sites for meetings and operational support Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with HR processes We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Officer, or HR Business Partner CIPD Level 5 qualified or currently studying, with strong practical HR experience Proven experience in employee relations and absence management Experience working in a multi-site or large organisation environment Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work proactively, manage workload, and hit the ground running Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel between sites Experience within public sector or similar environments is desirable What will you get in return for your work as an HR Advisor? Weekly paid hourly rate of 17.89ph - 18.90ph for a 6-week temporary assignment Full time hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm, with a 4.30pm finish on a Friday Immediate start opportunity within a supportive team Exposure to a collaborative and well-established HR function Experience supporting a large, multi-site organisation Opportunity to make a real impact during your temporary assignment Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.
Apr 22, 2026
Seasonal
Looking for your next opportunity as an HR Advisor? Join a public sector organisation that supports essential frontline and operational services across multiple locations. As an HR Advisor on a 6-week temporary assignment, you'll play a key role in delivering expert HR support, particularly around employee relations and absence management. This HR Advisor opportunity is ideal for someone highly organised, proactive, and able to travel between sites as required. What will you be doing as an HR Advisor? Managing employee relations casework including absence management Supporting managers and staff across multiple sites with HR advice and guidance Handling HR queries and providing proactive, solutions-focused support Producing HR documentation, including letters and reports Working closely with internal teams to maintain consistent HR practices Travelling between sites for meetings and operational support Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with HR processes We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Officer, or HR Business Partner CIPD Level 5 qualified or currently studying, with strong practical HR experience Proven experience in employee relations and absence management Experience working in a multi-site or large organisation environment Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work proactively, manage workload, and hit the ground running Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel between sites Experience within public sector or similar environments is desirable What will you get in return for your work as an HR Advisor? Weekly paid hourly rate of 17.89ph - 18.90ph for a 6-week temporary assignment Full time hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm, with a 4.30pm finish on a Friday Immediate start opportunity within a supportive team Exposure to a collaborative and well-established HR function Experience supporting a large, multi-site organisation Opportunity to make a real impact during your temporary assignment Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.
Tenancy Specialist Manager North London 20.67 per hour (PAYE) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Tenancy Specialist to provide expert support in tenancy fraud, anti-social behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse, and legal enforcement across North London. You will manage complex cases, work closely with field-based teams, and ensure effective investigation and enforcement action. Key Responsibilities: Investigate and manage tenancy fraud, sub-letting, and Right To Buy (RTB) fraud cases. Lead ASB case management, directing investigations and enforcement actions. Prepare legal files and manage legal action for tenancy enforcement, including court representation. Collaborate with neighbourhood response officers, police, solicitors, and external agencies to gather evidence and ensure coordinated responses. Support victims of domestic abuse and manage complex tenancy cases, such as successions and end-of-tenancy reviews. Experience & Skills: Strong knowledge of housing law, tenancy fraud, ASB, and legal disrepair. Proven experience in investigative interviewing, case management, and court representation. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder liaison skills. Ability to travel regionally and work flexibly, including early mornings or evenings. Desirable: Counter Fraud Specialist qualification or BTEC in Community Safety. Why Apply? Opportunity to make a real impact in housing compliance and tenant support. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Competitive PAYE rate of 20.67 per hour. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Tenancy Specialist Manager North London 20.67 per hour (PAYE) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Tenancy Specialist to provide expert support in tenancy fraud, anti-social behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse, and legal enforcement across North London. You will manage complex cases, work closely with field-based teams, and ensure effective investigation and enforcement action. Key Responsibilities: Investigate and manage tenancy fraud, sub-letting, and Right To Buy (RTB) fraud cases. Lead ASB case management, directing investigations and enforcement actions. Prepare legal files and manage legal action for tenancy enforcement, including court representation. Collaborate with neighbourhood response officers, police, solicitors, and external agencies to gather evidence and ensure coordinated responses. Support victims of domestic abuse and manage complex tenancy cases, such as successions and end-of-tenancy reviews. Experience & Skills: Strong knowledge of housing law, tenancy fraud, ASB, and legal disrepair. Proven experience in investigative interviewing, case management, and court representation. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder liaison skills. Ability to travel regionally and work flexibly, including early mornings or evenings. Desirable: Counter Fraud Specialist qualification or BTEC in Community Safety. Why Apply? Opportunity to make a real impact in housing compliance and tenant support. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Competitive PAYE rate of 20.67 per hour. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects.
