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This Legal Services Director role in Sheffield offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape a high performing litigation function within a regulated environment. Reporting to the COO, you will drive strategy, oversee complex casework and ensure regulatory excellence while delivering strong commercial outcomes. Client Details Our client is a well established, fast growing professional services organisation operating within a highly regulated sector. With a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence, the business supports major commercial clients through sophisticated legal solutions. The organisation promotes a high performance culture, invests in leadership capability and offers genuine scope to influence strategic direction at senior level. Description The Legal Services Director will be: responsible for Leading the end to end litigation function, overseeing case triage, management and court processes to deliver strong commercial outcomes. You will define and implement litigation strategy, ensuring services remain competitive, compliant and aligned to client expectations. Acting as Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, you will oversee regulatory adherence across the function and manage all associated responsibilities. The role will involve managing risk across litigation activities, providing expert input on complex matters and maintaining a hands on approach where required. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, using data, feedback and industry developments to enhance performance. As part of the senior leadership team, you will lead, coach and develop a high performing team, embedding a culture of accountability, engagement and excellence. You will also oversee budgets, ensure delivery against financial targets and act as the escalation point for key issues or complaints. Profile The Legal Services Director should be: A solicitor or equivalent with 5 to 10 years PQE and authorised by the SRA, with experience operating within the FCA SMCR regime. You will bring proven leadership experience within a litigation environment, ideally within a regulated business. Strong technical litigation expertise within debt recovery is essential, with the ability to manage complex cases and guide others effectively. You will have a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and the ability to translate requirements into practical delivery. Experience leading teams through change, combined with excellent communication and leadership skills, is key. A commercial mindset, strategic thinking and a hands on approach to achieving results are essential. Job Offer This is a senior leadership opportunity offering a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 plus pension and the chance to play a pivotal role within a growing, ambitious organisation. You will work closely with executive leadership, shaping the direction of a critical legal function while developing your own leadership profile. The business offers a collaborative and performance driven environment with genuine scope for progression and impact. If you're an experienced Legal Services Director, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

We are recruiting on behalf of a South London local authority for a Senior Disrepair Specialist Officer to support the operational delivery of Awaab's Law. This role is critical in ensuring all emergency hazards are identified, reported, and resolved within 24 hours of notification. You will manage a small team delivering both proactive and reactive administrative support to the disrepair service, working closely with repairs partners, customer services, back-office, and operational teams. Acting as the key liaison for disrepair queries, you will support the Disrepair Manager by providing expert guidance and ensuring accurate diagnosis of disrepair cases across council housing stock. The post holder will play a central role in connecting front-line and back-office services, enabling clear communication and efficient responses to residents. You will champion a collaborative "One Team" approach to resolve complex cases and complaints, ensuring compliance with Awaab's Law and its escalation timeframes while driving continuous service improvement. Key responsibilities include supervising and coordinating team members, leading regular one-to-ones and team meetings, and maintaining strong performance management and wellbeing support. You will be responsible for meeting reporting deadlines, attending stakeholder meetings, and managing workloads to achieve targets across time, cost, and quality. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Senior Social Work Practitioner GRADE: ME13with London Weighting and two increments for AMHP work DIRECTORATE: Adult Social Care Integrated Care & Public Health HOURS OF WORK: 35 RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Manager (LINE MANAGER) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Service Manager Head of Service, Mental Health RESPONSIBLE FOR: Social Work Staff, Support Workers, students or trainees as required LIAISES WITH: Multi Professionals, including in the Mental Health Trust - Inpatient and Community Services. Housing, Public Health. Adult, Older People and Children's Social Care and Health Services. Primary and Secondary Care Services. Statutory and non- Statutory Services OVERVIEW OF THE POST To provide advice consultation and professional supervision to a group of specialist mental health social care staff To be a lead practitioner in the team, ensuring the provision of a high quality and safe specialist mental health service to the defined service user group. The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions which will promote strengths base approach, social inclusion for this group of service users, who Experience low, moderate or severe or mental health issues. The post holder will work in partnership with a range of other services which may include EIS, Home Treatment Teams, Integrated Recovery Hubs Older People, Integrated Recovery Hubs (IRH), Acute, Inpatients Services, Voluntary and independent and community services. The principal purpose is to provide a person cantered approach, focusing on Strength, ability, and the resident existing networks The senior will be relied on to lead by example The Postholder will practice to the Department Social Work Model and guide colleagues in the team in this framework The post holder will work within the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children frameworks across the London Borough of Merton Able to act consistent with the Values of the Council KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster recovery through empowerment of Residents and carers by involving them in the planning of their care Establishing and maintaining consistent supportive relationships, which encourages increased self-determination and responsibility for service users and their care. Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches enabling the residents and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour. Offer practice guidance to colleagues in the team Be proactive, innovative and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service user's recovery. Engage residents and carers in relapse prevention and crisis planning providing intervention that maximize the ability to resolve crisis and prevent hospitalization. Support early discharge from both inpatient and Home Treatment Team by providing regular, formal reviews. Deliver a collaborative and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers intelligence and experience of their own situation . Display expertise in understanding and applying Social Care, Mental Health, Mental Capacity legislation and guidance. Display awareness of the wider range of Social Care legislation and policy, Be creative in ensuring information and advice is delivered in manner that will be receptive to others Act as Case Manager to a defined caseload of service users. Respond swiftly to crisis, providing intervention to prevent admission. Work closely with Carers. Ability to act independently carrying out function on the team's Duty system while also seeking to consult with seniors as required Recognize racial, cultural, sexual preference and linguistic differences. Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects, prescribed departmental expectation. Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community. Have an understanding and work with the mental Health trust and Integrated Commissioning Board. Carry out the responsibility of being part of the Lead group in the service Ensure that care and support plans are reviewed and updated to take into account of the most recent information regarding Residents and Carer needs. It should reflect their views, their voice . Undertake risk assessment/management and positive risk taking by developing genuine interventions with those you are working with Carry out SAM or Enquiry Officer Duty under Safeguarding procedures, as appropriate Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on Mosaic, conforming with Department Recording requirement. Provide carers assessment and care plans or support their production Work with Brokerage, mental health Social Work Service process to implement Care Packages, including personalised budgets, in the community. Knowledgeable about financial implications of the Care Act 2014, and Departmental policy and procedure arising from this Guide colleagues to ensure discussion regards Financial implication of the Cre Act are discussed with residents and Carers 3. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Maintain professional relationships with other agencies, e.g.,; Neighbourhood Services, Police, Probation Service, Education, Advocacy, PALS, Benefits and Voluntary Services to ensure provision of a quality package of care and service delivery for the service users and their carers. 4. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY Participate in service development and partake in the evaluation of the quality of service delivery. Support and facilitate initiative in developing service user's participation groups. Assist in planning, undertaking and evaluating specific projects related to clinical practice within the community. 5. MANAGEMENT/ AUDIT Implement and participate in orientation and local induction programmes for staff. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within the agreed time scale. Participate in research, audit reviews and other initiatives in accordance to expected Governance. Be responsible for ensuring that accurate records are kept in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements. Report all complaints and or incidents in accordance with Local Authority procedures and ensure that the line manager is informed. Actively contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based upon best practice. 6. TRAINING Ensure that own knowledge and skills are constantly updated. Attain appropriate levels of computer literacy Facilitate students achieving their competencies relevant to their outcome. Attend mandatory training as outlined by Trust policies. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post, through continuous Professional Development Be an approved mental health practitioner, providing assessments as required by the mental health act. Or willingness to undertake AMHP training if required Undertake SAM training and practice as a SAM 7. PROFESSIONAL To participate in the AMHP Duty rota, providing a source of support and advice to those undertaking duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, and to provide specialist cover as necessary. Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations - The Children's Act, Care Act (2014), Carers legislation and the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation. Be aware of and adhere to Local Authority procedures. Set own objectives through Appraisal, work towards achieving these Deliver and engage in regular professional supervision. Adhere to and work within the guidelines of own professional code of practice. Maintain registration of care profession and membership in relation to the relevant professional qualification Act as a positive role model for colleagues. Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of residents and carers. Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence. Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers. 8. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Communicate effectively with other members of the service pertaining the assessment, care plan, risk factors, relapse signature, sign of deterioration in service user's mental and physical conditions. Ensure that information of a sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons. Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner showing sensitivity and direction at all times. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of your employment you will handle confidential personal information You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties. Unauthorized disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition it is important that you realize that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution. 10. HEALTH AND SAFETY . click apply for full job details

Environmental Health Pollution Officer A local authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health professional to join its Pollution (Noise & Nuisance) Team. This is a fast-paced, varied role dealing with complex statutory nuisance and pollution issues. Key responsibilities Investigate statutory nuisance complaints (noise, dust, smoke, fumes, light) Enforce Environmental Protection Act 1990 and related legislation Regulate construction sites and assess Section 61 applications Take enforcement action, gather evidence, and prepare legal cases Provide advice to residents, businesses, and stakeholders Manage complex and sensitive casework Senior / Principal level duties Lead complex investigations and projects Prepare prosecution cases and provide expert advice Support policy development and mentor junior staff About you Strong experience in statutory nuisance and pollution control Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation Good communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Additional information Flexible working required, including occasional evenings Travel across the partnership area required

Job Title: Housing Liaison Team Leader Location: London Borough of Newham Contract Type: Temporary Rate: 26.13 PAYE hour Are you passionate about housing and eager to make a positive impact in your community? Our client is searching for a dynamic and experienced Housing Liaison Team Leader to spearhead a team dedicated to providing top-notch housing management services in Newham. About the Role: As the Housing Liaison Team Leader, you will lead a team of Housing Liaison Officers and Resident Service Officers, ensuring services are customer-centred and delivered to the highest standard. This is a hands-on leadership role where your efforts will directly enhance the quality of life for residents across the borough. What You'll Be Doing: Lead and Support Your Team: Motivate and manage your team to deliver excellent housing services. Conduct one-on-ones, appraisals, and support staff development. Deliver Excellent Housing Services: Oversee mixed tenure properties, manage tenancy conditions, and ensure regular estate inspections. Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour: Handle ASB cases promptly, working closely with enforcement teams and maintaining accurate case records. Community Engagement: Support community activities and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance neighbourhood safety. Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure your team adheres to health and safety policies and procedures. Escalations and Complaints: Be the first point of contact for complex inquiries, ensuring fair and timely resolutions. What We're Looking For: Proven experience managing a high-performing team. Strong background in housing management and knowledge of housing law. Ability to engage positively with residents, even in challenging situations. Strong organisational skills and sound judgement. Personal Qualities: A genuine commitment to delivering excellent housing services. Flexible, empathetic, and approachable leadership style. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the community, we want to hear from you! Join our client in shaping a brighter future for residents in Newham. Apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

User Support Officer We are seeking a detail-focused User Support Officer to deliver high-quality support across digital public services in a fully remote, flexible role. Position: User Support Officer Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 FTE (pro rata) Location: Remote, UK-based Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, split across 5 days) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 3 May 2026 Interviews: Mid May via video About the role This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation delivering digital services that support public engagement and access to information. You will manage a varied caseload of user enquiries, ensuring a high standard of support while identifying and handling sensitive or high-risk cases appropriately. Key responsibilities include: Managing incoming enquiries across multiple digital platforms Triaging, prioritising and responding to user queries efficiently Identifying and escalating high-risk, safeguarding or data protection issues Providing clear guidance to users, including those in complex or difficult situations Maintaining accurate records and ensuring enquiries are followed through to resolution Identifying trends or recurring issues to support service improvements Updating help content, guidance and internal documentation Working collaboratively with internal teams About you You will be confident managing high volumes of enquiries while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will have: Experience providing user support within digital or information-heavy environments Ability to recognise and manage sensitive or high-risk cases Knowledge of data protection principles in a support or case-handling setting Strong written communication skills with a clear and empathetic approach Experience managing multiple enquiries and meeting deadlines Good organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a remote team Desirable: Experience using helpdesk or ticketing systems Experience supporting online platforms or digital services Experience contributing to user guidance or knowledge bases Interest in public service or digital access to information About the organisation This organisation is a purpose-driven charity that develops digital tools to support public engagement, transparency and community collaboration. They operate as a fully remote team with a flexible and supportive working environment. Other roles you may have experience of could include; User Support Officer, Customer Support Officer, Case Officer, Caseworker, Information Officer, Customer Experience Advisor, Complaints Officer, Service Support Officer, Public Services Advisor, Community Support Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.

Job Title: People and Culture Business Partner Location: Preferred: London, UK; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Accra, Ghana; or Kampala, Uganda; or any other Right To Play based location (Bujumbura, Burundi; Toronto, Canada; Beirut, Lebanon; Bamako, Mali; Islamabad, Pakistan; Ramallah, Palestinian Territories; Kigali, Rwanda; or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the country will be considered.) Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), long-term engagement Hiring Salary: This is a national position. Please refer to Appendix I for the hiring salary for each country. Target Start Date: As soon as possible Application Closing Date: May 17, :59 EDT This job advert is for an existing vacancy. About Right To Play: For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play. We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life. This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe. Benefits Highlights: Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play! Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful) Paid leaves Competitive benefits Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year More information on what we offer is available on our website. Application Method: Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link: Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and sfeguarding information are available on our website. As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience. Job Description: Job Title: P&C Business Partner Grade: 8 Reports to: Chief People & Culture Officer(CPCO) Location UK, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda preferred or any other RTP based country Direct Reports: N/A Department: People & Culture 1- Purpose: The P&C Business Partner drives the P&C operational effectiveness in Country Offices, facilitates organisational development and change and provides a framework for best people s practice and quality standards. The P&C Business Partner also supports the organization in developing and implementing initiatives that encourage diversity, promote equity, and support psychological and physical safety of the workforce. 2- Accountability & Responsibilities: Operational delivery (40%) Provides advice and influences action on P&C global policies, and in collaboration with local P&C Specialists advices on local policies and employment law to staff and management based in COs. Supports the review and localisation of P&C policies and embeds best practice, ensuring local needs and culture are reflected. Works with CPCO, P&C team, Global Directors of Country Offices and Logistics Manager to identity and mitigate people related risks in COs and prevent and resolve issues. Supports adherence to safety, security and Safeguarding policies and procedures in COs. Employee Relations and Employee Services (30%) Monitors the whistleblowing line and ensures timely action is taken in all complaints received related to COs. Oversees and works with P&C and COs management on the prevention and effective resolution of employee relations issues and adherence to disciplinary procedures. Responsible for maintaining confidential records. Conducts investigations and liaises with legal firms and/or investigators to resolve ER cases. Identifies trends and areas of concerns based on data channels i.e. surveys and exit interviews and proposes and implements remedial actions. Acts as one of the systems administrators of the whistleblowing and the anti-terrorism platforms Quality Assurance (20%) Drives efficiency and quality assurance of P&C operational practices in COs by conducting assessments and P&C audits and works with P&C Specialists and Country Directors (CDs) to enhance the employee experience, ensure consistency, continuous improvement and enhance People s capacity in country. Supports CDs to ensure compliance and manage P&C risks as per country risk register and audits actions. Contributes to the data gathering, analysis and presentation of P&C reports, to enable decision making Identifies trends, proposes actions for improvement and instigates implementation. Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Accessibility (10%) Embeds DEIA approaches in policies and processes, to create a framework that welcomes and supports staff regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, ability, status, and location. Works with the GDEIC to communicate DEIA strategy and establish measurable goals to track progress. Sources, develops and manages trainings and other activities, including the LMS system and the DEIA Week. Analyses DEIA data to make recommendations and support implementation of agreed actions. Perform other duties as assigned 3- Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy The role has a primary focus on supporting and advising leaderships and coaching P&C specialists and managers on P&C operational needs of Country Offices. It also has a global scope in supporting the advancement of the DEIA agenda with the view of achieving the culture of One Right To Play . Consults the CPCO on complex, unclear or long term impact matters. 4- Leadership and Staff management Provides technical leadership and coaching to the P&C Specialists in COs (10 plus colleagues), also acts as counsel of CDs and senior staff based in COs on P&C policies and strategic shifts impacting staff. Lead the P&C Global Community of Practice and the Global DEIA Committee (GDEIAC). 5- Information requirement for decision-making Identifies areas for improvement and implements P&C solutions in COs to ensure a smooth service is provided. Under the guidance of senior P&C staff, updates and embeds policies, processes and other key P&C initiatives. Uses the policy framework, organisational and country strategies to guide priorities. Their action is informed by trends and issues identified as a result of the analysis of People s data reports, surveys and other sources available to mainstream processes and achieve efficiency in the operation. Policy changes are to be approved by the CPCO. 6- Innovation and Improvements The incumbent is expected to proactively recommend improvements to policies, procedures and practices based on international P&C best practices. Working with P&C specialised colleagues introduces improvements across all areas of P&C including workforce planning, safeguarding and Safety and Security. 7- . click apply for full job details

Business Support Officer needed! Location: Town Hall, Gosport Hours: 14.5 hours per week, days to be negotiated. Salary: 14.86 Contract Type: July 2026 We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to provide essential administrative and operational support to our Streetscene service with a focus on Arboriculture. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, customer-focused environment and wants to make a real difference in the local community. Key Responsibilities: Provide effective business support and ensure a customer-focused service. Maintain accurate records of public enquiries. Assist in updating web content in coordination with Streetscene Managers. Handling invoicing. Supporting the Arboriculture Officer by, ordering materials, and providing general administrative support. Process orders and invoices via our procurement systems. Ensure compliance with council data and information policies. Handle customer queries and complaints professionally. Adhere to all Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, and Safeguarding policies. What We're Looking For: Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Experience working in a busy office or customer service environment. Clear communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

We're recruiting an experienced Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) to support residents settling into new homes within a busy local authority housing service. This is a frontline, resident-focused role supporting new and transferring tenants during the critical first 6-12 months of their tenancy. You will work closely with vulnerable households to provide tailored support, prevent tenancy breakdown, and ensure successful long-term sustainment across new build properties. The Role - Manage a caseload of new and transferring tenants, providing tailored tenancy sustainment support - Assess individual needs and develop personalised support plans to promote independent living - Support tenants to settle into their homes, understand tenancy conditions and manage their tenancies effectively - Work closely with tenancy enforcement and income teams to support tenancy sustainment and address risks early - Monitor rent accounts, support with arrears prevention and refer for financial and welfare advice where needed - Support tenants to access welfare benefits, manage finances and maximise income - Carry out risk assessments, particularly for vulnerable tenants with complex needs including mental health or substance misuse - Refer and coordinate support with external agencies including social services, mental health services, probation and voluntary organisations - Attend multi-agency meetings including MARAC, safeguarding, hoarding and high-risk panels - Maintain accurate case records, support plans and performance data on housing systems - Liaise with tenants and advocate on their behalf in relation to ASB, tenancy issues and service access - Support tenants with practical aspects of maintaining their home including reporting repairs and managing their environment - Investigate and respond to complaints from residents, MPs and Councillors - Work collaboratively with housing officers and estate teams to support tenancy management across new build schemes - Ensure all work is delivered in line with housing legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and council policies Key Requirements - Experience working with social housing tenants within a local authority, housing association or similar environment - Strong experience supporting vulnerable residents with complex needs - Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation and tenancy management principles - Experience managing caseloads, carrying out assessments and developing support plans - Ability to handle complex cases and present at multi-agency meetings or case conferences - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes - Experience working with partner agencies including health, social care and support services - Good understanding of safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults - Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment - Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and housing management systems - Understanding of ASB, tenancy issues and early intervention approaches - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider housing service What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Tenancy Support Officers, Housing Officers and Tenancy Sustainment professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Senior Information Governance Officer Medway 30 hour / 35 hour We're looking for a Senior Information Governance Officer to join our team, reporting to the Head of Information Governance. You'll help ensure the Council complies with key information laws, including UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, EIR, and PECR. What you'll do: Support and deliver the Council's Information Governance strategy and work programmes Provide expert advice on data protection and information governance Ensure compliance with data protection laws and best practice Support audits, policies, and governance standards Maintain Records of Processing Activities across services Carry out Data Protection Impact Assessments and manage information risks Investigate data breaches, complaints, and incidents Deputise for the Data Protection Officer when required Work with teams and stakeholders to promote good data practices About you: You'll have strong experience in Information Governance or Data Protection, with the ability to manage complex issues, provide clear advice, and support compliance across a large organisation. This role supports both Medway Council and Gravesham Borough Council under a shared service arrangement. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Housing Officer x 3 Location: Didsbury, Manchester Salary: Up to 35,719 Full time (35 hours per week) 2 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term (Maternity Cover 12 months) Southway owns over 6,500 homes in Greater Manchester and is a community-focused housing association with a vision to provide excellent customer service and quality homes, where communities thrive. The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management and Support team as a Housing Officer. We believe good housing services are visible, responsive, and rooted in local communities - and our Housing Officers are central to making that happen. The right candidate will be responsible for managing tenancies across a small patch in a sought-after area of South Manchester. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The right candidate will be somebody who is organised, practical and confident balancing a busy workload and meeting service deadlines. We are looking for somebody who is confident using digital systems, values accurate record keeping, and understands the importance of handling information responsibly. Attention to detail and accurate records are essential to good customer outcomes, complaints handling, and audit requirements, as well as ensuring that the decisions we make are fair, consistent, and well-evidenced. You will carry out home visits across our neighbourhoods, and you will need to be confident working independently in the community and following safe working practices. The role combines office-based work with regular home visits and inspections, so you should be comfortable being active during the working day and undertaking the light practical tasks associated with visits, sign-ups, and estate work. This, combined with smaller neighbourhood patches, approximately 500 homes, mostly family homes rather than high-rise buildings, and heavy investment in our communities ensures that this role goes beyond reactive case work. Instead, you will have the opportunity to work and build meaningful relationships with residents, colleagues and partner agencies to resolve issues early, prevent escalation, and support stronger, safer communities. About you We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who can work directly with residents in a clear, respectful, and professional way. You will be calm under pressure and confident having sensitive or challenging conversations, knowing when to listen and when to act. You will be a team player who understands that good housing management relies on collaboration. While experience in housing, neighbourhood services, or customer-facing roles would be an advantage, it is not essential. What matters most is your approach to people, your willingness to learn, and your commitment to delivering excellent services to our customers and communities. We provide comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your development and help you thrive in the role. In return, we offer a 35-hour working week , a competitive salary, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave , increasing to 30 days overtime. You will be part of a supportive, values-led organisation that is committed to helping its customers and colleagues thrive. Closing date: Wednesday 27 May 2026 Interview dates: 3 and 4 June 2026 For an informal discussion, please contact Lee Isherwood on (phone number removed) or email We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex-Armed Forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established waste management business in their search for a Customer Resolution Officer to work in Rowley Regis Job Details: Pay: £29,000 per annum Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (flexibility with start and finish times depending on customer availability) Duration: Permanent Benefits: Company Car, phone, laptop, pension, increasing holidays ( days), travel expenses. Job Role: The Customer Resolution Officer will be responsible for resolving customer complaints and queries efficiently while protecting the company s commercial position. As a Customer Resolution Officer, you will manage your own diary, attend customer visits, negotiate rates, and maintain strong working partnerships with clients. You will take a calm and level-headed approach to problem-solving, making confident on-the-spot decisions to ensure satisfactory outcomes for all parties. The role also involves managing a busy workload through a CRM system, where effective time management is essential, alongside using your in-depth geographical knowledge of Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications: Previous experience within a similar position Strong negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and IT skills The ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines Confidence within a customer-facing role Clean Full UK Driving Licence Commutable From: Birmingham, Dudley, Oldbury, Smethwick, Halesowen, West Bromwich and surrounding West Midlands areas Similar Job Titles: Client Resolution, Negotiator, Client Relations, Account Manager, Customer Care Agent, Retentions Agent, Retentions Advisor This Customer Resolution Officer position offers a varied and autonomous role within a supportive and growing business. If you are an experienced Customer Resolution Officer looking to progress your career, please apply now. For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

We're recruiting an experienced Resident Liaison Officer to support a programme of construction and refurbishment works, acting as the key link between residents and delivery teams. This is a resident-focused role ensuring clear communication, strong engagement and effective resolution of issues throughout project delivery. The successful candidate will play a vital role in minimising disruption and maintaining positive relationships with residents during works. The Role - Act as the primary point of contact for residents, providing clear and regular updates on works, timelines and project progress. - Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, ensuring they feel informed, supported and engaged throughout the programme. - Manage and resolve resident enquiries and complaints promptly and professionally, minimising disruption and escalation. - Conduct site and home visits to discuss works, address concerns and gather feedback from residents. - Liaise closely with contractors, site teams and project managers to ensure consistent communication and service delivery. - Maintain accurate records of all resident interactions, complaints and outcomes, ensuring a clear audit trail. - Provide feedback to project teams on recurring issues, trends and opportunities for service improvement. - Support vulnerable residents, ensuring additional needs are identified and appropriate support is in place. - Ensure all communication is clear, accessible and tailored to meet the needs of a diverse resident base. - Contribute to a positive customer experience, ensuring works are delivered with minimal impact on residents. Key Requirements - Experience working in a Resident Liaison Officer, customer service or housing-related role within construction, housing or property services. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage confidently with residents and stakeholders. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectively. - Experience handling complaints and resolving issues in a professional and proactive manner. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records. - Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, site teams and internal stakeholders. - Experience supporting residents in a customer-facing environment, ideally within housing or construction. - Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. - Ability to be site-based 3-4 days per week. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Resident Liaison Officers, Housing Officers and Customer Service professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Disrepair Case Manager We are seeking a Disrepair Case Manager to oversee legally escalated housing disrepair cases and deliver effective, resident-focused outcomes. Position: Disrepair Case Manager Salary: £37,451 to £40,000 (London) or £33,688 to £36,237 (National) depending on experience Location: London Stratford or Manchester Trafford with hybrid working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm) Contract: Fixed term for 12 months Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 11pm Interview Date: Assessment centre in May at the Stratford office About the role This is an opportunity to join a developing disrepair service within a maintenance operations team, where new processes and improvements are being introduced to strengthen case management and outcomes. As Disrepair Case Manager, you will take ownership of legally escalated disrepair cases from initial notification through to resolution. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will work closely with legal teams, surveyors, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure cases are progressed efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing disrepair cases end to end, ensuring timely resolution Coordinating inspections, works and documentation across multiple stakeholders Ensuring compliance with pre action protocols, legal requirements and internal policies Maintaining accurate records and case files to support legal processes Monitoring deadlines, risks and performance targets Providing clear and consistent communication to residents throughout the process Supporting service improvements and contributing to more effective case handling About you You will have experience working within housing repairs, maintenance or disrepair and be confident managing complex cases in a structured and compliant way. You will bring: Knowledge of housing disrepair and relevant processes Experience managing cases from start to finish Strong communication skills with a resident-focused approach Ability to manage expectations and handle sensitive situations Good decision-making skills with a focus on compliance and risk management Experience working with multiple systems and managing detailed information Confidence working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders About the organisation The organisation is one of the UK's leading housing associations, providing homes for over 250,000 people across London, the South East and the North West. They are committed to delivering high quality housing and services that support healthier, more secure lives. They place people at the heart of everything they do and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. Diversity, fairness and opportunity are central to their recruitment approach, alongside a strong commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Disrepair Officer, Housing Officer, Repairs Case Manager, Property Services Officer, Maintenance Coordinator, Complaints and Disrepair Officer, Housing Repairs Officer Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Assessment Officer - Financial Assessments Location: Wembley (Hybrid Working) Contract: Temporary - Immediate Start (minimum until October) Hours: Full Time Positions Available: 2 Pay Rates: PAYE: £18.65 per hour Umbrella: £24.56 per hour (will consider up to £28 umbrella for right candidate) About the Role A local authority based in Wembley is seeking two experienced Assessment Officers to join their Financial Assessments team on a temporary basis. This is an immediate start role with an initial booking until at least October , with potential for extension. You will be responsible for completing financial assessments for council residents , primarily in relation to care packages , and assessing benefits such as Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefits . The role will also involve handling appeals, complaints, and specialist cases . Key Responsibilities Carry out financial assessments for adult social care and care packages Assess eligibility for council benefits (e.g. Council Tax, Housing Benefit) Manage and respond to appeals, complaints, and complex/specialist cases Ensure assessments are accurate, compliant, and completed within deadlines Update and maintain records using relevant local authority systems Liaise professionally with service users, families, and internal teams Essential Requirements Previous experience carrying out financial assessments within a local authority Experience using Mosaic (essential) Experience using Abacus (strongly desirable) Able to hit the ground running in a busy team Positive, proactive "can-do" attitude Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Additional Information Hybrid working (office presence required in Wembley) Basic DBS check required (must be able to pass if successful) Immediate start available

Mortgage Officer Spider is advertising on behalf of Saffron Building Society, who are seeking a Mortgage Officer to join their Processing team in this permanent, full-time role based in Saffron Walden. This role will be fully office-based for the first 6 8 weeks for training, moving to a hybrid model of 1 2 days per week onsite thereafter. Candidates should ideally live within a 45-minute commute. Fantastic Company Benefits Include: Competitive Salary:£25,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 33 days including Bank Holidays, plus Holiday Exchange Scheme Employee Extras such as: performance-related bonus, company pension (5% employee / 8.5% employer), life assurance, income protection, flexible and supportive working culture, health & wellbeing support About the role: As a Mortgage Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to members and brokers. You will manage mortgage applications from initial submission through to completion, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent communication throughout the process. Working within a fast-paced Processing team, you will liaise with brokers, solicitors, and internal teams, helping to ensure smooth progression of applications while maintaining high standards of customer care. Working hours for this role will be 35 per week, Monday to Friday (between 8:30am 5:30pm) Main Duties and responsibilities: Manage end-to-end mortgage processing from application through to completion Liaise with brokers, including handling new applications, instructing valuations, and responding to queries Carry out administrative tasks including solicitor panel applications, issuing refunds, and processing post and emails Maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity, and regulatory compliance Provide excellent customer service, keeping all parties informed of progress or delays Identify and escalate complaints in line with company policy, including support for vulnerable customers About you: As a Mortgage Officer, you will have strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work. You will be a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with members, brokers, and third parties. You will be proactive in resolving issues, managing complaints, and prioritising workloads in a busy environment. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Outlook is required, and knowledge of systems such as Finova would be advantageous. Why Saffron Building Society: Join Saffron Building Society, an organisation built on supporting its members, communities, and people. With a strong focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and personal development, this is an opportunity to be part of a team that truly values its employees. Their culture encourages individuality, teamwork, and a shared commitment to delivering excellent service while making a meaningful difference. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Mortgage Officer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. No recruitment agencies, please This vacancy is advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

Private Sector Housing Officer (Enforcement) - Sussex Local Authority 45 per hour 3-Month Initial Contract Hybrid Working We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in Sussex to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an initial 3-month contract. This is a key role within a busy team, focused on driving up standards across the Private Rented Sector, with a strong emphasis on enforcement activity and the implementation of the Renters Rights Act . The Role You will take ownership of a varied and complex caseload, focusing on proactive enforcement and ensuring compliance with current and emerging legislation. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property assessments Investigating housing complaints, hazards, and disrepair cases Leading on enforcement action , including improvement notices and prohibition orders Supporting the implementation of the Renters Rights Act , ensuring policies and procedures are effectively applied Processing and enforcing HMO licensing applications Issuing Civil Penalties and preparing cases for prosecution where required Liaising with landlords, tenants, and internal departments Preparing detailed case files for tribunal or court proceedings About you: To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience within Private Sector Housing in a Local Authority setting Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS Demonstrable experience in enforcement and legal processes Familiarity with (or exposure to) the Renters Rights Act / upcoming reforms Experience managing HMO licensing and compliance The ability to manage your own caseload independently Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills Contract Details Rate: 45 per hour Contract Length: Initial 3 months (potential for extension) Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 2-3 days onsite) Start Date: ASAP This is a great opportunity to join a proactive Local Authority at a pivotal time of legislative change, where you'll play a key role in strengthening enforcement activity and shaping how new regulations are delivered on the ground. For more information, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Head of Legal and Governance.This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate You will Advising on decisions that constitute a key decision and ensuring appropriate support is in place to enable effective scrutiny. Develop and maintain the authority's Constitution, governance frameworks, and decision-making protocols, ensuring these are widely available for consultation with members, employees and the public. Oversee corporate assurance with reference to code of conduct (including conflicts of interest), whistleblowing, information governance and transparency. As the Monitoring Officer, make recommendations on the appropriate action against any unlawful acts in line with relevant governance requirements. Act as the most senior legal adviser to the authority, the Mayor (when elected), Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, including on constitutional matters and complex legal issues. Work closely with the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance (S73 Officer) and Executive Leadership Team to shape and deliver strategic policy and corporate plans. Provide legal and governance input into programmes, partnerships, and regional initiatives representing the authority in these and other external forums. Operational oversight Strategic and operational leadership of the Legal Services function, ensuring high-quality, timely legal advice across the authority. Develop and lead the Democratic Services and Scrutiny function, ensuring effective support for elected members, committees and advisory boards, and facilitating public engagement. Support and enable the leadership of the emerging HR and OD function, including relevant policies and frameworks, and appropriate execution of an effective HROD service. Strategic and operational leadership of the Information Governance and Data Protection function, ensuring statutory requirements are met in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations, and acting as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) Ensure a register of Members' interests, gifts and hospitality is maintained Ensure the effective operation of the Councillors' Code of Conduct including member complaints and the Investigation and Disciplinary Committee process in relation to Protected Officers. Oversee legal risk management, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Leadership and management Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of professionals, providing clear objectives and direction. Lead by example as part of the Senior Leadership Team, embodying the highest standards of ethical practice and behaviour and demonstrating integrity at all times. Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement through mentoring and coaching of staff. Manage budgets and resources effectively. Support the development of the team by creating a learning environment and a culture of collaboration. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 HYBRID WORKING IS AVAILABLE