Your new company Hays are working on an exciting new role for an organisation in Lichfield working as a Property Administrator. This role plays a key role in providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and coordination support across the Projects and Property function. This position supports a range of workstreams including asset management, capital projects, facilities management, and temporary accommodation. The role ensures accurate financial administration, effective reporting, and consistent support to managers across the service. Your new role Duties would include: Maintain and update the Tenancy Schedule, and associated records. Provide ongoing support to the Estates Senior Surveyor and Estates Technical Officer. Attend meetings (in person and via Microsoft Teams) and provide administrative support as required. Monitor and respond to enquiries via the shared property inbox. Raise purchase orders. Conduct monthly rent checks and ensure accuracy of records. Manage Estates credit card statements and associated processes. Liaise with utility providers on behalf of council properties. Support the Facilities team with workload tracking and reporting (e.g. spreadsheets). Provide general support across workplace and property-related functions as needed. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, contractors, and tenants. Compliance, Values & Governance. Promote and uphold organisational values, maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour in line with the Code of Conduct. Contribute to safeguarding practices, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals. Deliver services that reflect the diverse needs of the local community and support equality and inclusion policies. Adopt a proactive approach to health and safety across all areas of responsibility. Work effectively within a political or public sector environment, demonstrating adaptability and professionalism. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 5 years' experience in an administrative or support role. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience retrieving, analysing, and presenting data. Experience within a commercial or corporate property environment. Understanding of property plans. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Strong attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks. Ability to interpret contractor or tenant reports and prioritise workloads accordingly. Proactive approach with the confidence to suggest improvements or new ways of working. Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 25, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays are working on an exciting new role for an organisation in Lichfield working as a Property Administrator. This role plays a key role in providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and coordination support across the Projects and Property function. This position supports a range of workstreams including asset management, capital projects, facilities management, and temporary accommodation. The role ensures accurate financial administration, effective reporting, and consistent support to managers across the service. Your new role Duties would include: Maintain and update the Tenancy Schedule, and associated records. Provide ongoing support to the Estates Senior Surveyor and Estates Technical Officer. Attend meetings (in person and via Microsoft Teams) and provide administrative support as required. Monitor and respond to enquiries via the shared property inbox. Raise purchase orders. Conduct monthly rent checks and ensure accuracy of records. Manage Estates credit card statements and associated processes. Liaise with utility providers on behalf of council properties. Support the Facilities team with workload tracking and reporting (e.g. spreadsheets). Provide general support across workplace and property-related functions as needed. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, contractors, and tenants. Compliance, Values & Governance. Promote and uphold organisational values, maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour in line with the Code of Conduct. Contribute to safeguarding practices, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals. Deliver services that reflect the diverse needs of the local community and support equality and inclusion policies. Adopt a proactive approach to health and safety across all areas of responsibility. Work effectively within a political or public sector environment, demonstrating adaptability and professionalism. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 5 years' experience in an administrative or support role. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience retrieving, analysing, and presenting data. Experience within a commercial or corporate property environment. Understanding of property plans. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Strong attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks. Ability to interpret contractor or tenant reports and prioritise workloads accordingly. Proactive approach with the confidence to suggest improvements or new ways of working. Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
1. Background Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery. 2. Purpose of the Role The Senior Operations Officer supports operational planning, procurement follow-up, documentation control, and implementation support systems so that project delivery requirements are translated into timely and well-organised operational action. 3.Terms of Reference Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Reporting to: Project Manager Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements Full time/Part time: Full Time 4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities Operational planning and tracking Support the Project Manager in maintaining operational plans, procurement trackers, action logs, and implementation support schedules. Monitor progress of operational actions and follow up with responsible staff to minimise avoidable delays. Procurement and Supply chain support Support review of procurement requests, specifications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation for completeness before onward processing. Track status of procurement packages, purchase actions, vendor communications, and delivery milestones and flag bottlenecks for management attention. Coordinate with the Sudan Operations and Logistics Officer on shipment status, local sourcing issues, warehousing constraints, and asset receipt confirmation Documentation and Asset control support Maintain orderly operational records covering procurement files, delivery notes, inventory information, service agreements, and other control documents. Support tracking of assets, equipment, and key operational commitments linked to project implementation. Operational Risk Management Identify operational bottlenecks relating to procurement timing, delivery sequencing, documentation gaps, or service support readiness. Provide timely updates to the Project Manager on issues requiring escalation or re-prioritisation. 5. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor s degree or Diploma in operations management, logistics, supply chain, Business Administration, or related field At least 5 years of relevant experience; preferably in humanitarian or project environment. Good understanding of procurement workflows, record keeping, and implementation support systems. Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills. Full professional proficiency in English. Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders. 6 . Core Competencies Operational organization Confidential handling of information Analytical thinking. Service orientation and teamwork 7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations. The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders. Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
May 25, 2026
Full time
1. Background Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery. 2. Purpose of the Role The Senior Operations Officer supports operational planning, procurement follow-up, documentation control, and implementation support systems so that project delivery requirements are translated into timely and well-organised operational action. 3.Terms of Reference Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Reporting to: Project Manager Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements Full time/Part time: Full Time 4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities Operational planning and tracking Support the Project Manager in maintaining operational plans, procurement trackers, action logs, and implementation support schedules. Monitor progress of operational actions and follow up with responsible staff to minimise avoidable delays. Procurement and Supply chain support Support review of procurement requests, specifications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation for completeness before onward processing. Track status of procurement packages, purchase actions, vendor communications, and delivery milestones and flag bottlenecks for management attention. Coordinate with the Sudan Operations and Logistics Officer on shipment status, local sourcing issues, warehousing constraints, and asset receipt confirmation Documentation and Asset control support Maintain orderly operational records covering procurement files, delivery notes, inventory information, service agreements, and other control documents. Support tracking of assets, equipment, and key operational commitments linked to project implementation. Operational Risk Management Identify operational bottlenecks relating to procurement timing, delivery sequencing, documentation gaps, or service support readiness. Provide timely updates to the Project Manager on issues requiring escalation or re-prioritisation. 5. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor s degree or Diploma in operations management, logistics, supply chain, Business Administration, or related field At least 5 years of relevant experience; preferably in humanitarian or project environment. Good understanding of procurement workflows, record keeping, and implementation support systems. Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills. Full professional proficiency in English. Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders. 6 . Core Competencies Operational organization Confidential handling of information Analytical thinking. Service orientation and teamwork 7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations. The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders. Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
1. Background Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery. 2. Purpose of the Role The Senior Programmes Officer (Maternity Cover) is responsible for supporting the effective coordination, delivery, and development of a multi-country humanitarian programme portfolio. The role ensures continuity of programme implementation during the maternity cover period by maintaining strong partner relationships, overseeing programme progress, and supporting high-quality proposal development and reporting. The post holder will act as a key focal point for communication with implementing partners and internal teams, ensuring that programme activities remain on track, compliant, and responsive to evolving needs. The role also contributes to organisational growth through proposal development, donor engagement, and strengthening partnerships. 3.Terms of Reference Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Reporting to: Programmes Manager Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements Full time/Part time: Full Time Travel: International travel may be required depending on programme and organisational needs. 4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities Programme Coordination and Partner Management Maintain regular communication with implementing partners across multiple countries Coordinate programme activities to ensure timely and effective delivery Support negotiation and alignment with field teams and partners on implementation priorities Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders Proposal Development, Business Development and Donor Engagement Lead the development of project proposals, concept notes, and budgets Contribute to business development efforts, including drafting marketing materials and supporting donor engagement Develop marketing and programme-related materials to support fundraising and visibility Build and maintain relationships with donors and external stakeholders Programme Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance Review narrative and financial reports from partners for quality and accuracy Track programme deliverables, milestones, and deadlines across projects Maintain programme trackers, dashboards, and internal monitoring tools Liaise with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams to support programme tracking and learning Ensure documentation and data are organised, accurate, and up to date Financial Coordination Coordinate closely with the finance team on budgets, forecasts, and expenditure tracking Review partner budgets and support financial planning processes Ensure alignment between programme delivery and financial requirements Design, Communications and Knowledge Products Develop visual and written materials including presentations, one-pagers, capability statements, and reports Support media and communications outputs using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite Contribute to internal and external communications materials to enhance programme visibility Support media-related activities, including content development and basic media training where required Capacity Building and Team Support Provide training and guidance to implementing partners on project requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Develop and refine internal documents such as SOPs and guidance materials Support onboarding, training, and supervision of interns Provide support to colleagues across programme activities as required Systems, Learning and Operational Support Maintain and update programme databases and information systems Support feedback collection processes, including surveys and learning inputs Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement across programmes Participate in calls across multiple time zones and undertake occasional travel as required Procurement and supply chain support Support review of procurement requests, specifications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation for completeness before onward processing. Track status of procurement packages, purchase actions, vendor communications, and delivery milestones and flag bottlenecks for management attention. Coordinate with the Operations and Logistics Officer in the field on shipment status, local sourcing issues, warehousing constraints, and asset receipt confirmation. Operational risk management Identify operational bottlenecks relating to procurement timing, delivery sequencing, documentation gaps, or service support readiness. Provide timely updates to the Programmes Manager on issues requiring escalation or re-prioritisation. 5. Qualifications and Experience Degree or equivalent experience in international development, humanitarian studies, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, project management, or humanitarian/development settings Proven experience in proposal development, including budget preparation Strong experience working with implementing partners and managing multi-country programmes Experience reviewing narrative and financial reports and ensuring donor compliance Familiarity with working alongside finance and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) teams 6. Core Competencies Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English required; Arabic is desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience developing presentations, reports, and programme materials Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); experience with tools such as Canva or Adobe Ability to work independently, take initiative and coordinate across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment 7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations. The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders. Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
May 25, 2026
Full time
1. Background Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery. 2. Purpose of the Role The Senior Programmes Officer (Maternity Cover) is responsible for supporting the effective coordination, delivery, and development of a multi-country humanitarian programme portfolio. The role ensures continuity of programme implementation during the maternity cover period by maintaining strong partner relationships, overseeing programme progress, and supporting high-quality proposal development and reporting. The post holder will act as a key focal point for communication with implementing partners and internal teams, ensuring that programme activities remain on track, compliant, and responsive to evolving needs. The role also contributes to organisational growth through proposal development, donor engagement, and strengthening partnerships. 3.Terms of Reference Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Reporting to: Programmes Manager Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements Full time/Part time: Full Time Travel: International travel may be required depending on programme and organisational needs. 4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities Programme Coordination and Partner Management Maintain regular communication with implementing partners across multiple countries Coordinate programme activities to ensure timely and effective delivery Support negotiation and alignment with field teams and partners on implementation priorities Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders Proposal Development, Business Development and Donor Engagement Lead the development of project proposals, concept notes, and budgets Contribute to business development efforts, including drafting marketing materials and supporting donor engagement Develop marketing and programme-related materials to support fundraising and visibility Build and maintain relationships with donors and external stakeholders Programme Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance Review narrative and financial reports from partners for quality and accuracy Track programme deliverables, milestones, and deadlines across projects Maintain programme trackers, dashboards, and internal monitoring tools Liaise with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams to support programme tracking and learning Ensure documentation and data are organised, accurate, and up to date Financial Coordination Coordinate closely with the finance team on budgets, forecasts, and expenditure tracking Review partner budgets and support financial planning processes Ensure alignment between programme delivery and financial requirements Design, Communications and Knowledge Products Develop visual and written materials including presentations, one-pagers, capability statements, and reports Support media and communications outputs using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite Contribute to internal and external communications materials to enhance programme visibility Support media-related activities, including content development and basic media training where required Capacity Building and Team Support Provide training and guidance to implementing partners on project requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Develop and refine internal documents such as SOPs and guidance materials Support onboarding, training, and supervision of interns Provide support to colleagues across programme activities as required Systems, Learning and Operational Support Maintain and update programme databases and information systems Support feedback collection processes, including surveys and learning inputs Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement across programmes Participate in calls across multiple time zones and undertake occasional travel as required Procurement and supply chain support Support review of procurement requests, specifications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation for completeness before onward processing. Track status of procurement packages, purchase actions, vendor communications, and delivery milestones and flag bottlenecks for management attention. Coordinate with the Operations and Logistics Officer in the field on shipment status, local sourcing issues, warehousing constraints, and asset receipt confirmation. Operational risk management Identify operational bottlenecks relating to procurement timing, delivery sequencing, documentation gaps, or service support readiness. Provide timely updates to the Programmes Manager on issues requiring escalation or re-prioritisation. 5. Qualifications and Experience Degree or equivalent experience in international development, humanitarian studies, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, project management, or humanitarian/development settings Proven experience in proposal development, including budget preparation Strong experience working with implementing partners and managing multi-country programmes Experience reviewing narrative and financial reports and ensuring donor compliance Familiarity with working alongside finance and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) teams 6. Core Competencies Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English required; Arabic is desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience developing presentations, reports, and programme materials Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); experience with tools such as Canva or Adobe Ability to work independently, take initiative and coordinate across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment 7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations. The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders. Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
May 25, 2026
Contractor
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Hybrid Working - 3 Days Onsite Interim: Up to £369.64 Umbrella DOE Permanent: Please apply or call for details Contract length: 6 months (review for extension) An established London Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced Asset Manager to join their housing team on either a permanent or interim basis. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the asset management function and leading a team of 5, driving service delivery, transformation, and long-term housing investment planning. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead the asset management team across a broad range of functions Coordinate the development of the asset management strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders Lead on resident consultation relating to asset strategy and stock changes Oversee portfolio management including acquisitions and new build asset data Act as lead officer for asset data systems and associated development Ensure Decent Homes reporting and annual returns are completed accurately and on time Lead the rolling stock condition survey programme Oversee the wider housing investment programme Take full responsibility for service transformation and NEC oversight nsure the quality, integrity, and ownership of asset management data Develop asset-related projects and make recommendations regarding housing stock changes Manage deployment of staffing resources to ensure effective service delivery Provide matrix management across specific operational areas where required Oversee the stock condition surveyors Requirements Proven experience in senior asset management within housing Strong leadership experience managing teams Experience overseeing housing investment programmes and stock condition data Knowledge of NEC and service transformation within housing/property services Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic planning capability Additional Information Hybrid working - 3 days onsite required In-person interviews only For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
May 23, 2026
Contractor
Hybrid Working - 3 Days Onsite Interim: Up to £369.64 Umbrella DOE Permanent: Please apply or call for details Contract length: 6 months (review for extension) An established London Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced Asset Manager to join their housing team on either a permanent or interim basis. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the asset management function and leading a team of 5, driving service delivery, transformation, and long-term housing investment planning. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead the asset management team across a broad range of functions Coordinate the development of the asset management strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders Lead on resident consultation relating to asset strategy and stock changes Oversee portfolio management including acquisitions and new build asset data Act as lead officer for asset data systems and associated development Ensure Decent Homes reporting and annual returns are completed accurately and on time Lead the rolling stock condition survey programme Oversee the wider housing investment programme Take full responsibility for service transformation and NEC oversight nsure the quality, integrity, and ownership of asset management data Develop asset-related projects and make recommendations regarding housing stock changes Manage deployment of staffing resources to ensure effective service delivery Provide matrix management across specific operational areas where required Oversee the stock condition surveyors Requirements Proven experience in senior asset management within housing Strong leadership experience managing teams Experience overseeing housing investment programmes and stock condition data Knowledge of NEC and service transformation within housing/property services Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic planning capability Additional Information Hybrid working - 3 days onsite required In-person interviews only For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Marketing Officer Reporting to: Head of Marketing Contract: Full-time, term-time only, plus 15 additional days Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £30,000 The Marketing Officer will provide high quality, proactive support to the Head of Marketing and wider Admissions & Marketing team in delivering the school's marketing, communications and parent experience strategy. The postholder will be highly digital literate, with strong creative skills, excellent organisational ability and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life. Key Skills and Attributes Strong digital literacy, including confident use of website CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards and social media management systems Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with prospective parents, current families and colleagues across the school community Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly during peak periods Experience of working with external agencies - such as web developers, photographers and videographers - ensuring strong performance and high quality delivery across all projects Responsibilities Digital Content & Social Media Capture day to day life across the school through roving reporting, including photography, videography and short form video Create engaging content for social media channels and school website, ensuring posts and stories are timely, accurate and aligned with the school's tone and brand Support the scheduling, monitoring and reporting of social media activity Assist with website updates, ensuring content is current, well presented and user friendly Edit and prepare digital assets using Canva, Adobe Express or similar tools Branding, Publications & Merchandise Support the creation of marketing materials, including posters, flyers, digital graphics and event collateral Ensure all materials follow brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity Manage the ordering, stock taking and auditing of school merchandise, ensuring value for money and timely replenishment Liaise with external suppliers where required, ensuring quality and delivery expectations are met Photography, Video & Creative Production Produce high quality graphics, publications and digital assets using Canva, Photoshop, InDesign or similar tools Take high quality photographs and video footage at events, lessons and activities across the school Manage and support the editing and organisation of photo and video libraries Assist with briefing and coordinating external photographers and videographers when required Events & On the Ground Support Support the planning and delivery of key pupil recruitment and retention events, including Open Days, Welcome events, information evenings and community activities Provide on the day support such as set up, registration, photography and general coordination Work collaboratively with Admissions to ensure prospective families receive a warm, well organised and positive experience Parent Experience & Communications Assist with the creation and updating of parent guides, handbooks and digital resources Support the management and content upkeep of the parent portal Help ensure communications to parents are clear, timely and aligned with school standards Contribute to pupil retention activities by supporting high quality, consistent parent engagement Cross Departmental Support Provide marketing and branding support to Development, Alumni Relations and Colfe's Leisure Centre Assist with the creation of promotional materials, event support and digital content for these teams Ensure all departmental materials align with the school's brand and communication standards General Team Support Provide administrative and creative support to the Marketing and Admissions teams as required Assist with data entry, filing, content organisation and general office tasks when required Contribute ideas, energy and enthusiasm to a busy, collaborative team environment Person Specification Essential Strong digital literacy and confidence using social media platforms Experience with photography, videography and basic editing Ability to create simple, effective designs using Canva or similar tools Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Experience supporting events or working in a customer facing environment (desirable) Desirable Experience working within an independent school or education setting Familiarity with CRM systems, admissions pipelines or customer journey mapping Understanding of parent engagement, customer experience design or community based marketing Personal Attributes Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to get involved in school life Personable and confident when interacting with pupils, staff, parents and visitors Self starter with the ability to hit the ground running and work independently when needed Flexible, adaptable and willing to support a wide range of tasks Positive team player with a can do attitude Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically via the button below. Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Marketing Officer Reporting to: Head of Marketing Contract: Full-time, term-time only, plus 15 additional days Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £30,000 The Marketing Officer will provide high quality, proactive support to the Head of Marketing and wider Admissions & Marketing team in delivering the school's marketing, communications and parent experience strategy. The postholder will be highly digital literate, with strong creative skills, excellent organisational ability and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life. Key Skills and Attributes Strong digital literacy, including confident use of website CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards and social media management systems Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with prospective parents, current families and colleagues across the school community Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly during peak periods Experience of working with external agencies - such as web developers, photographers and videographers - ensuring strong performance and high quality delivery across all projects Responsibilities Digital Content & Social Media Capture day to day life across the school through roving reporting, including photography, videography and short form video Create engaging content for social media channels and school website, ensuring posts and stories are timely, accurate and aligned with the school's tone and brand Support the scheduling, monitoring and reporting of social media activity Assist with website updates, ensuring content is current, well presented and user friendly Edit and prepare digital assets using Canva, Adobe Express or similar tools Branding, Publications & Merchandise Support the creation of marketing materials, including posters, flyers, digital graphics and event collateral Ensure all materials follow brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity Manage the ordering, stock taking and auditing of school merchandise, ensuring value for money and timely replenishment Liaise with external suppliers where required, ensuring quality and delivery expectations are met Photography, Video & Creative Production Produce high quality graphics, publications and digital assets using Canva, Photoshop, InDesign or similar tools Take high quality photographs and video footage at events, lessons and activities across the school Manage and support the editing and organisation of photo and video libraries Assist with briefing and coordinating external photographers and videographers when required Events & On the Ground Support Support the planning and delivery of key pupil recruitment and retention events, including Open Days, Welcome events, information evenings and community activities Provide on the day support such as set up, registration, photography and general coordination Work collaboratively with Admissions to ensure prospective families receive a warm, well organised and positive experience Parent Experience & Communications Assist with the creation and updating of parent guides, handbooks and digital resources Support the management and content upkeep of the parent portal Help ensure communications to parents are clear, timely and aligned with school standards Contribute to pupil retention activities by supporting high quality, consistent parent engagement Cross Departmental Support Provide marketing and branding support to Development, Alumni Relations and Colfe's Leisure Centre Assist with the creation of promotional materials, event support and digital content for these teams Ensure all departmental materials align with the school's brand and communication standards General Team Support Provide administrative and creative support to the Marketing and Admissions teams as required Assist with data entry, filing, content organisation and general office tasks when required Contribute ideas, energy and enthusiasm to a busy, collaborative team environment Person Specification Essential Strong digital literacy and confidence using social media platforms Experience with photography, videography and basic editing Ability to create simple, effective designs using Canva or similar tools Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Experience supporting events or working in a customer facing environment (desirable) Desirable Experience working within an independent school or education setting Familiarity with CRM systems, admissions pipelines or customer journey mapping Understanding of parent engagement, customer experience design or community based marketing Personal Attributes Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to get involved in school life Personable and confident when interacting with pupils, staff, parents and visitors Self starter with the ability to hit the ground running and work independently when needed Flexible, adaptable and willing to support a wide range of tasks Positive team player with a can do attitude Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically via the button below. Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Head of Marketing Reporting to: Director of Admissions & Marketing Contract: Full time, term time only plus 30 days in holidays Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £50,000-60,000 The Marketing Manager plays a central role in shaping the school's brand, digital presence and communications strategy, with a strong focus on supporting pupil recruitment and retention. The role requires exceptional communication skills, creativity, strong digital capability, strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Working closely with the Director and the wider Admissions team, the postholder will lead a small team and manage the operational delivery of the annual Admissions and Marketing plan, ensuring a high quality experience for prospective and current families throughout their journey with the school. Direct line management of Marketing Officer and shared line management of Data & Systems Officer. Key Skills and Attributes Strong digital literacy, including confident use of website CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards and social media management systems Advanced content creation skills, including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Imaginative and creative approach to marketing and digital storytelling Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with prospective parents, current families and colleagues across the school community Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly during peak periods Awareness of emerging marketing technologies and trends, with the ability to apply them to enhance brand presence and customer experience Experience managing external agencies - such as web developers, photographers and videographers - ensuring strong performance, value for money and high quality delivery across all projects Experience of managing budgets effectively Proven ability to lead, support and develop team members ensuring high quality output and professional growth Responsibilities Marketing Communications Help to develop and maintain and update clear brand guidelines and visual assets to ensure a consistent, authentic and engaging school identity Oversee the production, editing and distribution of all marketing materials - print and digital Act as the school's lead digital storyteller, ensuring content reflects the school's values, achievements and community Lead the creation of engaging visual content, including photography, videography and short form video Ensure communication with current families is thoughtful, consistent and engaging, strengthening loyalty and positive word of mouth Digital Marketing, Social Media & Website Lead the planning, creation and management of digital content across the website and social media channels Working with the Director, ensure all communication - internal and external - is clear, timely and aligned with the school's aims Work with the Director to develop and maintain a rolling digital and social media strategy Define and track KPIs for digital communications aligned to school goals Use data and performance insights from advertising, digital platforms, social media and website analytics to inform decisions and improve results Provide regular reporting using Google Analytics, social media insights and monitoring tools Monitor online conversations and parent/community sentiment to inform content planning and customer service responses Manage ongoing website development, including site audits, SEO improvements, CMS upgrades and content migration where required Admissions Marketing & Support Collaborate closely with the Admissions Managers to shape communications for prospective parents from enquiry to acceptance Work with the Director to design and deliver research and insight gathering Implement the school's marketing plan to support pupil recruitment and strengthen public perception Manage the strategic and operational delivery of advertising campaigns for pupil recruitment Parent Experience Supports the Director in leading clear, timely and consistent school to parent communication across all channels, ensuring families feel informed, valued and connected Oversees the creation, accuracy and ongoing maintenance of parent guides, ensuring information is accessible, up to date and aligned with school policies and expectations Manages the parent portal, ensuring content is well structured, intuitive to navigate and reflective of the school's communication standards Leads and supports pupil and family onboarding processes, ensuring new families receive a warm, well organised and seamless introduction to school life, from offer acceptance through to their first term Contributes to pupil retention strategies by understanding parent needs, monitoring sentiment and identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement throughout the parent journey Ensures the end to end parent experience - from first enquiry to ongoing school life - is positive, consistent and aligned with the school's values Led by the Director, work collaboratively with Admissions, Pastoral, Academic and Operational teams to ensure parents receive a seamless, joined up experience at every stage Uses feedback, data and insights to identify areas for improvement and recommend changes that enhance parent satisfaction and loyalty Internal Communications Champion a marketing and customer focused culture across the school Ensure all staff are informed and engaged with the school's marketing activities Maintain a visible presence among pupils and staff, gathering insights that inform authentic storytelling Work collaboratively with other departments across the school - including Development, Alumni Relations and Colfe's Leisure Services - providing guidance, branding support and high quality marketing materials to ensure consistency and strengthen the school's overall identity Person Specification Essential Significant experience in a marketing leadership role, ideally within education, membership organisations, charities or similarly relationship driven sectors Proven track record of delivering successful, integrated marketing and communications strategies that support customer acquisition and retention Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, including website management, SEO, analytics, social media strategy and content optimisation Significant experience either managing the production of, or creating, digital content including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Experience managing external agencies (e.g., designers, photographers, videographers, web developers) to ensure high quality, cost effective delivery Experience managing budgets and monitoring spend against strategic priorities Experience leading and developing team members, with the ability to inspire, support and hold others to high standards Desirable CIM Level 6 or above Diploma in Professional Marketing; AMCIS Diploma in Marketing or relevant certificates in digital marketing (i.e. Google analytics certification or Meta Blueprint) Experience working within an independent school or education setting Familiarity with school MIS/CRM systems, admissions pipelines or customer journey mapping Understanding of parent engagement, customer experience design or community based marketing Personal Qualities Warm, approachable and confident, with a genuine interest in people and community Proactive, solutions focused and able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly during busy admissions cycles Enthusiastic about school life, with a willingness to be visible, engaged and present across the community Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically via the button below. Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Head of Marketing Reporting to: Director of Admissions & Marketing Contract: Full time, term time only plus 30 days in holidays Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £50,000-60,000 The Marketing Manager plays a central role in shaping the school's brand, digital presence and communications strategy, with a strong focus on supporting pupil recruitment and retention. The role requires exceptional communication skills, creativity, strong digital capability, strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Working closely with the Director and the wider Admissions team, the postholder will lead a small team and manage the operational delivery of the annual Admissions and Marketing plan, ensuring a high quality experience for prospective and current families throughout their journey with the school. Direct line management of Marketing Officer and shared line management of Data & Systems Officer. Key Skills and Attributes Strong digital literacy, including confident use of website CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards and social media management systems Advanced content creation skills, including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Imaginative and creative approach to marketing and digital storytelling Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with prospective parents, current families and colleagues across the school community Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly during peak periods Awareness of emerging marketing technologies and trends, with the ability to apply them to enhance brand presence and customer experience Experience managing external agencies - such as web developers, photographers and videographers - ensuring strong performance, value for money and high quality delivery across all projects Experience of managing budgets effectively Proven ability to lead, support and develop team members ensuring high quality output and professional growth Responsibilities Marketing Communications Help to develop and maintain and update clear brand guidelines and visual assets to ensure a consistent, authentic and engaging school identity Oversee the production, editing and distribution of all marketing materials - print and digital Act as the school's lead digital storyteller, ensuring content reflects the school's values, achievements and community Lead the creation of engaging visual content, including photography, videography and short form video Ensure communication with current families is thoughtful, consistent and engaging, strengthening loyalty and positive word of mouth Digital Marketing, Social Media & Website Lead the planning, creation and management of digital content across the website and social media channels Working with the Director, ensure all communication - internal and external - is clear, timely and aligned with the school's aims Work with the Director to develop and maintain a rolling digital and social media strategy Define and track KPIs for digital communications aligned to school goals Use data and performance insights from advertising, digital platforms, social media and website analytics to inform decisions and improve results Provide regular reporting using Google Analytics, social media insights and monitoring tools Monitor online conversations and parent/community sentiment to inform content planning and customer service responses Manage ongoing website development, including site audits, SEO improvements, CMS upgrades and content migration where required Admissions Marketing & Support Collaborate closely with the Admissions Managers to shape communications for prospective parents from enquiry to acceptance Work with the Director to design and deliver research and insight gathering Implement the school's marketing plan to support pupil recruitment and strengthen public perception Manage the strategic and operational delivery of advertising campaigns for pupil recruitment Parent Experience Supports the Director in leading clear, timely and consistent school to parent communication across all channels, ensuring families feel informed, valued and connected Oversees the creation, accuracy and ongoing maintenance of parent guides, ensuring information is accessible, up to date and aligned with school policies and expectations Manages the parent portal, ensuring content is well structured, intuitive to navigate and reflective of the school's communication standards Leads and supports pupil and family onboarding processes, ensuring new families receive a warm, well organised and seamless introduction to school life, from offer acceptance through to their first term Contributes to pupil retention strategies by understanding parent needs, monitoring sentiment and identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement throughout the parent journey Ensures the end to end parent experience - from first enquiry to ongoing school life - is positive, consistent and aligned with the school's values Led by the Director, work collaboratively with Admissions, Pastoral, Academic and Operational teams to ensure parents receive a seamless, joined up experience at every stage Uses feedback, data and insights to identify areas for improvement and recommend changes that enhance parent satisfaction and loyalty Internal Communications Champion a marketing and customer focused culture across the school Ensure all staff are informed and engaged with the school's marketing activities Maintain a visible presence among pupils and staff, gathering insights that inform authentic storytelling Work collaboratively with other departments across the school - including Development, Alumni Relations and Colfe's Leisure Services - providing guidance, branding support and high quality marketing materials to ensure consistency and strengthen the school's overall identity Person Specification Essential Significant experience in a marketing leadership role, ideally within education, membership organisations, charities or similarly relationship driven sectors Proven track record of delivering successful, integrated marketing and communications strategies that support customer acquisition and retention Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, including website management, SEO, analytics, social media strategy and content optimisation Significant experience either managing the production of, or creating, digital content including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Experience managing external agencies (e.g., designers, photographers, videographers, web developers) to ensure high quality, cost effective delivery Experience managing budgets and monitoring spend against strategic priorities Experience leading and developing team members, with the ability to inspire, support and hold others to high standards Desirable CIM Level 6 or above Diploma in Professional Marketing; AMCIS Diploma in Marketing or relevant certificates in digital marketing (i.e. Google analytics certification or Meta Blueprint) Experience working within an independent school or education setting Familiarity with school MIS/CRM systems, admissions pipelines or customer journey mapping Understanding of parent engagement, customer experience design or community based marketing Personal Qualities Warm, approachable and confident, with a genuine interest in people and community Proactive, solutions focused and able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly during busy admissions cycles Enthusiastic about school life, with a willingness to be visible, engaged and present across the community Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically via the button below. Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
ACCA, NICS, CIMA, ACA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, PUBLIC SECTOR, FORENSIC Your new company You will be joining the Department of Justice (DoJ) within the Financial Services Division based at Seapark, Carrickfergus. The team supports the financial operations of Forensic Science NI, managing budgets, reporting, and statutory financial processes. You'll work within a team of five, with one new team member pending placement and one currently on leave. Your new role As the SO Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial responsibilities. These will include: Managing the financial processing function Preparing monthly management accounts and control accounts/reconciliations Completing VAT returns Supporting in-year and year-end accounts Monitoring and profiling budgets, including variance analysis and reporting Maintaining the staff budget Asset management Analysing financial data and contributing to business case development Assisting with FOIs and Assembly Questions Liaising with internal and external auditors Supporting ad hoc financial projects This role offers flexible working with 2 days per week in the office, with a preference for full office attendance during the first week of employment. CTC clearance is required and typically takes around 6 weeks. What you'll need to succeed You must be a full current member of one of the following accounting bodies, with at least 1 year of practical experience: Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland You will also demonstrate: Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including with senior management and DoF Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills Strong Excel capability and confidence dealing with numerical data Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet reporting requirements What you'll get in return £24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually Flexible working (2 office days per week) 37 hours per week 37 days annual leave Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team. Getting your foot in the door to the NICS. Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice Opportunity to support a high-impact public sector organisation A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
May 23, 2026
Seasonal
ACCA, NICS, CIMA, ACA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, PUBLIC SECTOR, FORENSIC Your new company You will be joining the Department of Justice (DoJ) within the Financial Services Division based at Seapark, Carrickfergus. The team supports the financial operations of Forensic Science NI, managing budgets, reporting, and statutory financial processes. You'll work within a team of five, with one new team member pending placement and one currently on leave. Your new role As the SO Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial responsibilities. These will include: Managing the financial processing function Preparing monthly management accounts and control accounts/reconciliations Completing VAT returns Supporting in-year and year-end accounts Monitoring and profiling budgets, including variance analysis and reporting Maintaining the staff budget Asset management Analysing financial data and contributing to business case development Assisting with FOIs and Assembly Questions Liaising with internal and external auditors Supporting ad hoc financial projects This role offers flexible working with 2 days per week in the office, with a preference for full office attendance during the first week of employment. CTC clearance is required and typically takes around 6 weeks. What you'll need to succeed You must be a full current member of one of the following accounting bodies, with at least 1 year of practical experience: Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland You will also demonstrate: Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including with senior management and DoF Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills Strong Excel capability and confidence dealing with numerical data Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet reporting requirements What you'll get in return £24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually Flexible working (2 office days per week) 37 hours per week 37 days annual leave Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team. Getting your foot in the door to the NICS. Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice Opportunity to support a high-impact public sector organisation A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Tusk is looking for a creative and passionate Communications Officer to support our mission accelerating the impact of African-driven conservation. The role will provide support to Tusk s integrated communications strategy, taking a leading role in the implementation of Tusk s digital communications, especially social media platforms, e-shots, and the creation and curation of digital assets. The communications strategy covers Tusk s operations and fundraising in both the UK and the US, as well as project activity in Africa. We need an adaptable and driven individual with experience in content creation and managing social media channels for an organisation, as well as supporting strategic communications campaigns. A passion for the natural world is a bonus! DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Digital Communications Implement Tusk s social media strategy in line with Tusk s overarching communications strategy, ensuring it adheres to Tusk s values and brand guidelines, including language and tone of voice Produce compelling and shareable content for Tusk s social media platforms, including videos, images and text Support the day-to-day management of the organisation s social media channels, including scheduling, backend platform administration, boosting posts and paid social advertising. Analyse social media performance and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth Develop promotional films on Tusk s work Keep the Tusk website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs Prepare regular e-shots in line with the overarching communications strategy and send to Tusk s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US, and analyse their success Create or commission digital content as needed Collate digital assets and toolkits for sharing with project and corporate partners as required Communications Strategy Support the Head of Communications with the implementation of Tusk s communications strategy, working with other Tusk team members as required. Monitor the media for relevant stories, opportunities and trends. Support the Head of Communications with setting digital channel KPIs as well as compiling social media, e-shot and campaign reports. Research and identify relevant opportunities for Tusk to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand s authority. Share with the team weekly news updates from project partners and the wider conservation sector Reports to: Head of Communications Location: Tusk Office, Tisbury, Wiltshire (with the possibility of some working from home). Working Hours: Candidates must be able to work five days a week (Mon-Fri). Tusk s working day is 8 hours long with 1 hour for lunch. Core working hours are 10:00 to 15:30. The other 2.5 hours will be allocated between the start and end of the day. Salary: in the region of £30,000 - £32,000 according to experience. Holiday: 25 days per annum (in addition the office is closed for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year) Other benefits: Tusk provides access to a stakeholder pension scheme, private medical healthcare and death in service cover How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter. Closing date: Friday 12th June. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Tusk is looking for a creative and passionate Communications Officer to support our mission accelerating the impact of African-driven conservation. The role will provide support to Tusk s integrated communications strategy, taking a leading role in the implementation of Tusk s digital communications, especially social media platforms, e-shots, and the creation and curation of digital assets. The communications strategy covers Tusk s operations and fundraising in both the UK and the US, as well as project activity in Africa. We need an adaptable and driven individual with experience in content creation and managing social media channels for an organisation, as well as supporting strategic communications campaigns. A passion for the natural world is a bonus! DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Digital Communications Implement Tusk s social media strategy in line with Tusk s overarching communications strategy, ensuring it adheres to Tusk s values and brand guidelines, including language and tone of voice Produce compelling and shareable content for Tusk s social media platforms, including videos, images and text Support the day-to-day management of the organisation s social media channels, including scheduling, backend platform administration, boosting posts and paid social advertising. Analyse social media performance and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth Develop promotional films on Tusk s work Keep the Tusk website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs Prepare regular e-shots in line with the overarching communications strategy and send to Tusk s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US, and analyse their success Create or commission digital content as needed Collate digital assets and toolkits for sharing with project and corporate partners as required Communications Strategy Support the Head of Communications with the implementation of Tusk s communications strategy, working with other Tusk team members as required. Monitor the media for relevant stories, opportunities and trends. Support the Head of Communications with setting digital channel KPIs as well as compiling social media, e-shot and campaign reports. Research and identify relevant opportunities for Tusk to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand s authority. Share with the team weekly news updates from project partners and the wider conservation sector Reports to: Head of Communications Location: Tusk Office, Tisbury, Wiltshire (with the possibility of some working from home). Working Hours: Candidates must be able to work five days a week (Mon-Fri). Tusk s working day is 8 hours long with 1 hour for lunch. Core working hours are 10:00 to 15:30. The other 2.5 hours will be allocated between the start and end of the day. Salary: in the region of £30,000 - £32,000 according to experience. Holiday: 25 days per annum (in addition the office is closed for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year) Other benefits: Tusk provides access to a stakeholder pension scheme, private medical healthcare and death in service cover How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter. Closing date: Friday 12th June. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Senior Estates Surveyor Daily Rate: 500 Location: County Hall, Leicestershire Job Type: Interim Contract Reed is currently recruiting on behalf of the Council for a Senior Estates Surveyor in Leicester. This pivotal role involves proactive management of the Council's property portfolio, contributing significantly to operational real estate activities aligned with the Council's Strategic Plan. Day-to-day of the role: Support the Business Partner Operational Real Estate in developing asset management and investment strategies. Identify surplus and under-performing assets, developing value-add initiatives or disposal plans. Negotiate leases, lease renewals, and rent reviews, and manage day-to-day operational management of assets. Prepare complex valuations for a variety of purposes including rent, rating, insurance, and asset estimates. Monitor expenditure, prepare accounts for service charges, and manage financial aspects including budget preparation. Act as Project Manager for developments on Council land and negotiate joint use arrangements. Appoint and monitor external agents and solicitors to support transaction cases. Represent Property Services at various internal/external groups and manage key relationships with the public, council members, and senior officers. Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Land Management or a related field. Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Extensive experience in valuing a variety of properties and for various needs. Proven experience in asset management of both leasehold and freehold properties. Strong background in Landlord and Tenant management. Experience in local government settings and familiarity with relevant laws and legislation. Proficient in financial analysis, lease management, and operational asset management. To apply please send me your updated CV, I look forward to hearing from you. Mel Applin Reed
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Senior Estates Surveyor Daily Rate: 500 Location: County Hall, Leicestershire Job Type: Interim Contract Reed is currently recruiting on behalf of the Council for a Senior Estates Surveyor in Leicester. This pivotal role involves proactive management of the Council's property portfolio, contributing significantly to operational real estate activities aligned with the Council's Strategic Plan. Day-to-day of the role: Support the Business Partner Operational Real Estate in developing asset management and investment strategies. Identify surplus and under-performing assets, developing value-add initiatives or disposal plans. Negotiate leases, lease renewals, and rent reviews, and manage day-to-day operational management of assets. Prepare complex valuations for a variety of purposes including rent, rating, insurance, and asset estimates. Monitor expenditure, prepare accounts for service charges, and manage financial aspects including budget preparation. Act as Project Manager for developments on Council land and negotiate joint use arrangements. Appoint and monitor external agents and solicitors to support transaction cases. Represent Property Services at various internal/external groups and manage key relationships with the public, council members, and senior officers. Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Land Management or a related field. Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Extensive experience in valuing a variety of properties and for various needs. Proven experience in asset management of both leasehold and freehold properties. Strong background in Landlord and Tenant management. Experience in local government settings and familiarity with relevant laws and legislation. Proficient in financial analysis, lease management, and operational asset management. To apply please send me your updated CV, I look forward to hearing from you. Mel Applin Reed
Financial Accountant Role - Leading FMCG Group - Permanent - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & successful family-owned FMCG business to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Financial Accountant. Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take on a varied & hands-on role supporting financial controls, reporting, compliance, along with acting as a team leader to finance team members. You will play a lead role in year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries. Ideally suited to a newly qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA accountant, finalists or part-qualified finance professionals with relevant experience will be considered. Open to accounting professionals from both industry & accountancy practice. Your new role Your key duties will involve balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting including PSA, P11D's, along with fixed asset accounting, maintenance & reporting. Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, with related reconciliations. Year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries, producing financial analysis & management reports. You will complete national statistics office forms & assist in the implementation of new accounting rules/processes. You will act as a team leader to the Assistant Accountants & Purchase Ledger Officer, mentoring/developing when required with the support of the Financial Controller. You will be involved in ad-hoc projects & duties for Senior Management as the business continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Financial Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Ideally, you will be qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA, part-qualified or finalists will be considered. Excellent MS Excel skills, trained in a range of financial systems, with a proactive & hands-on working approach. You will have strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels, used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, and a key problem solver. You will have broad accounting knowledge including financial accounting processes, month-end, through to oversight of treasury/ledger processes. You will be used to working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, with an interest in supporting the development of other finance team members. Experience with Sage 200 & the FMCG sector, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Financial Accountant position offers a salary up to £46,500 per annum, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Full-time role 37.5 hours per week, with parking provided on-site, generous pension scheme of up to 7 % employer contribution, health cash plan, group life insurance/private medical after length of service, along with development opportunities if wanted. A great opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied role, where they can really make an impact within an established & successful FMCG group. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Financial Accountant Role - Leading FMCG Group - Permanent - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & successful family-owned FMCG business to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Financial Accountant. Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take on a varied & hands-on role supporting financial controls, reporting, compliance, along with acting as a team leader to finance team members. You will play a lead role in year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries. Ideally suited to a newly qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA accountant, finalists or part-qualified finance professionals with relevant experience will be considered. Open to accounting professionals from both industry & accountancy practice. Your new role Your key duties will involve balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting including PSA, P11D's, along with fixed asset accounting, maintenance & reporting. Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, with related reconciliations. Year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries, producing financial analysis & management reports. You will complete national statistics office forms & assist in the implementation of new accounting rules/processes. You will act as a team leader to the Assistant Accountants & Purchase Ledger Officer, mentoring/developing when required with the support of the Financial Controller. You will be involved in ad-hoc projects & duties for Senior Management as the business continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Financial Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Ideally, you will be qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA, part-qualified or finalists will be considered. Excellent MS Excel skills, trained in a range of financial systems, with a proactive & hands-on working approach. You will have strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels, used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, and a key problem solver. You will have broad accounting knowledge including financial accounting processes, month-end, through to oversight of treasury/ledger processes. You will be used to working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, with an interest in supporting the development of other finance team members. Experience with Sage 200 & the FMCG sector, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Financial Accountant position offers a salary up to £46,500 per annum, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Full-time role 37.5 hours per week, with parking provided on-site, generous pension scheme of up to 7 % employer contribution, health cash plan, group life insurance/private medical after length of service, along with development opportunities if wanted. A great opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied role, where they can really make an impact within an established & successful FMCG group. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Commercial Property Management Officer Temporary Contract - 4 to 6 Months Hybrid Working - 3 Days On Site Per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Management Officer to join a busy and forward-thinking local authority team on an initial 4-6-month contract. This role will support the management of a large and diverse non-housing commercial property portfolio, helping to maximise income, support regeneration initiatives, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of property management operations. The Role Working as part of the property team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a varied commercial portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the management of commercial property assets Assisting with budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring Maintaining and updating tenancy, property and operational records Acting as a first point of contact for tenant enquiries Logging and tracking maintenance and facilities management issues Supporting rent reviews and lease renewals alongside external consultants Processing landlord consent requests and issuing standard correspondence Updating internal systems following lease events Assisting with the preparation of rent, service charge and ad hoc invoices Supporting service charge reconciliations and year-end accounts Managing purchase orders and contractor invoice verification Assisting with insurance claim administration and record keeping Carrying out property visits including key handovers, meter readings and compliance checks About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Degree-level education or equivalent experience A qualification relating to surveying or property management would be advantageous Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel Experience within commercial property, estates or asset management environments Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to produce clear and concise reports A proactive and flexible approach to work Strong analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently and under pressure Commercial project management experience would be beneficial but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic public sector property environment while contributing to a varied and interesting commercial portfolio.
May 21, 2026
Contractor
Commercial Property Management Officer Temporary Contract - 4 to 6 Months Hybrid Working - 3 Days On Site Per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Management Officer to join a busy and forward-thinking local authority team on an initial 4-6-month contract. This role will support the management of a large and diverse non-housing commercial property portfolio, helping to maximise income, support regeneration initiatives, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of property management operations. The Role Working as part of the property team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a varied commercial portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the management of commercial property assets Assisting with budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring Maintaining and updating tenancy, property and operational records Acting as a first point of contact for tenant enquiries Logging and tracking maintenance and facilities management issues Supporting rent reviews and lease renewals alongside external consultants Processing landlord consent requests and issuing standard correspondence Updating internal systems following lease events Assisting with the preparation of rent, service charge and ad hoc invoices Supporting service charge reconciliations and year-end accounts Managing purchase orders and contractor invoice verification Assisting with insurance claim administration and record keeping Carrying out property visits including key handovers, meter readings and compliance checks About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Degree-level education or equivalent experience A qualification relating to surveying or property management would be advantageous Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel Experience within commercial property, estates or asset management environments Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to produce clear and concise reports A proactive and flexible approach to work Strong analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently and under pressure Commercial project management experience would be beneficial but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic public sector property environment while contributing to a varied and interesting commercial portfolio.
Construction Officer - Compliance Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Service Area: Property Services / Property Maintenance Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 15 June 2026 Duration: 24 weeks Working Pattern: 3 days remote - home working and/or site visits 2 days in the office - General Offices, Ebbw Vale Location Office Base: The General Offices Steel Works Road Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 6DN Pay PAYE Rate: £138.53 per day Job Overview Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Construction Officer - Compliance to support statutory compliance across local authority buildings. The role will involve organising and overseeing statutory testing surveys for authority-owned buildings, including asbestos re-inspections, mansafe system evaluations, safety glazing assessments, roller shutter servicing and automatic door servicing . The successful candidate will manage follow-on works from statutory surveys, support asbestos management, review RAMS, obtain quotations, initiate purchase orders and supervise compliance-related works such as asbestos removal and encapsulation. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires experience in building compliance, statutory testing, asbestos management, construction, building surveying, CDM or Clerk of Works duties . You must have experience working with commercial or non-domestic buildings , and be confident dealing with contractors, site inspections, compliance reports, risk assessments and method statements. Candidates without relevant construction compliance, statutory testing or building assets experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage statutory testing for local authority buildings Ensure all required surveys are completed at correct intervals Manage follow-on works from statutory survey reports Undertake asbestos management across buildings Ensure the authority does not breach asbestos regulations or expose staff/public to risk Manage compliance with tenancy agreement obligations relating to buildings Support divisional Health & Safety responsibilities Work in line with asbestos regulations, British Standards, Codes of Practice and CDM Regulations Act as Clerk of Works for construction projects of varying complexity Liaise with officers, senior managers, building occupants and the public regarding site safety and defects Manage and administer minor works projects Assist with building surveying duties Liaise with contractors, subcontractors and HSE on asbestos matters Attend meetings with clients, senior management, agencies, consultants and contractors Obtain quotations and initiate purchase orders Supervise compliance works including asbestos removal and encapsulation Review risk assessments and method statements Authorise completion of works Essential Experience & Skills Minimum HNC / HND or equivalent , or time-served background in construction / building assets Experience in one or more of: asbestos, construction, building surveying, CDM, Clerk of Works, mansafe systems or safety glazing Experience of statutory testing in commercial / non-domestic buildings Experience dealing with building construction, building assets or design in a non-domestic context Ability to undertake site inspections and physical duties where required Ability to deal with site issues face to face and over the phone Excellent IT skills, including email and Microsoft Office Ability to produce clear, concise project documentation Ability to work on own initiative Strong contractor and stakeholder communication skills Knowledge of health and safety and compliance requirements Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Desirable Asbestos P402 and/or P405 qualification CAD software experience Additional Information Interviews will be held on site at the General Offices in Ebbw Vale . Interview topics will include CDM Regulations, asbestos, statutory testing and construction works . The interview is expected to last around 45 minutes . Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto. Job Reference: OR102886
May 21, 2026
Seasonal
Construction Officer - Compliance Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Service Area: Property Services / Property Maintenance Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 15 June 2026 Duration: 24 weeks Working Pattern: 3 days remote - home working and/or site visits 2 days in the office - General Offices, Ebbw Vale Location Office Base: The General Offices Steel Works Road Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 6DN Pay PAYE Rate: £138.53 per day Job Overview Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Construction Officer - Compliance to support statutory compliance across local authority buildings. The role will involve organising and overseeing statutory testing surveys for authority-owned buildings, including asbestos re-inspections, mansafe system evaluations, safety glazing assessments, roller shutter servicing and automatic door servicing . The successful candidate will manage follow-on works from statutory surveys, support asbestos management, review RAMS, obtain quotations, initiate purchase orders and supervise compliance-related works such as asbestos removal and encapsulation. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires experience in building compliance, statutory testing, asbestos management, construction, building surveying, CDM or Clerk of Works duties . You must have experience working with commercial or non-domestic buildings , and be confident dealing with contractors, site inspections, compliance reports, risk assessments and method statements. Candidates without relevant construction compliance, statutory testing or building assets experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage statutory testing for local authority buildings Ensure all required surveys are completed at correct intervals Manage follow-on works from statutory survey reports Undertake asbestos management across buildings Ensure the authority does not breach asbestos regulations or expose staff/public to risk Manage compliance with tenancy agreement obligations relating to buildings Support divisional Health & Safety responsibilities Work in line with asbestos regulations, British Standards, Codes of Practice and CDM Regulations Act as Clerk of Works for construction projects of varying complexity Liaise with officers, senior managers, building occupants and the public regarding site safety and defects Manage and administer minor works projects Assist with building surveying duties Liaise with contractors, subcontractors and HSE on asbestos matters Attend meetings with clients, senior management, agencies, consultants and contractors Obtain quotations and initiate purchase orders Supervise compliance works including asbestos removal and encapsulation Review risk assessments and method statements Authorise completion of works Essential Experience & Skills Minimum HNC / HND or equivalent , or time-served background in construction / building assets Experience in one or more of: asbestos, construction, building surveying, CDM, Clerk of Works, mansafe systems or safety glazing Experience of statutory testing in commercial / non-domestic buildings Experience dealing with building construction, building assets or design in a non-domestic context Ability to undertake site inspections and physical duties where required Ability to deal with site issues face to face and over the phone Excellent IT skills, including email and Microsoft Office Ability to produce clear, concise project documentation Ability to work on own initiative Strong contractor and stakeholder communication skills Knowledge of health and safety and compliance requirements Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Desirable Asbestos P402 and/or P405 qualification CAD software experience Additional Information Interviews will be held on site at the General Offices in Ebbw Vale . Interview topics will include CDM Regulations, asbestos, statutory testing and construction works . The interview is expected to last around 45 minutes . Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto. Job Reference: OR102886
Marks Consulting Partners Limited
Canterbury, Kent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy Facilities Management function within a public sector organisation. Reporting to the Lead Assets Works Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day repairs delivery across a large and varied estate; leading a dedicated team and working closely with planned works colleagues, contractors, and leaseholders. The Role Lead the reactive works delivery team to ensure repairs are delivered on time, to budget, and to agreed standards across the estate; maintaining compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice throughout Work collaboratively with the Team Leader (Planned) to ensure resilience across both reactive and planned works delivery for the whole estate Assist in developing long-term repairs and maintenance strategies; researching and applying professional and technical judgement to implement agreed delivery plans Work with partner contractors to provide a responsive day-to-day repairs service for tenants, leaseholders, and customers; meeting performance targets within budget Ensure appropriate consultation is undertaken with leaseholders in line with the Landlord and Tenant Acts and other relevant legislation Work with Contracts Officers to provide technical expertise in the production of specifications and ongoing contractor management for repairs and maintenance contracts Deliver procurement efficiencies and value for money; using technical expertise to inform specification writing and scope of works in compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice Manage the voids process (property element) to ensure turnaround times and quality meet targets; working with Housing Management and contractors to develop improved working practices What We're Looking For Knowledge: Major legislation and issues affecting local government; social housing and operational property maintenance Best practice across these functions within a similar environment or local authority Compliance and statutory landlord obligations and their effect upon buildings; engineering services; trades; operations; materials and construction Experience: Managing repairs and maintenance services within the public sector; social housing; or a similar operating environment Collating and analysing information for reports to councillors; residents; and other stakeholders Developing; leading; mentoring; and motivating successful individuals and teams within an environment of change Skills: Managing multiple projects effectively and prioritising in response to changing deadlines Exercising sound judgement in decision making; analysing problems; separating symptoms from causes; and identifying short and long-term solutions Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to a wide range of audiences Setting and monitoring measurable performance targets Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff; partners; tenants; and stakeholders A good level of IT competency across Microsoft 365; Google Workspace; and other service-based software systems Qualifications: Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) A broad knowledge of buildings and building engineering services; trades; operations; materials; and construction If this sounds like your next move, get in touch to find out more or apply now. About Marks Consulting Partners Marks Consulting Partners is a specialist public sector recruitment consultancy with over a decade of experience placing exceptional talent across Property Services; Housing Services; General Practice; Town Planning; Regeneration and Development; and Building Consultancy. With 267 public sector clients; a 96% repeat business rate; and a 100% client recommendation rate; we are proud to be trusted partners to the organisations we work with.
May 21, 2026
Seasonal
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy Facilities Management function within a public sector organisation. Reporting to the Lead Assets Works Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day repairs delivery across a large and varied estate; leading a dedicated team and working closely with planned works colleagues, contractors, and leaseholders. The Role Lead the reactive works delivery team to ensure repairs are delivered on time, to budget, and to agreed standards across the estate; maintaining compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice throughout Work collaboratively with the Team Leader (Planned) to ensure resilience across both reactive and planned works delivery for the whole estate Assist in developing long-term repairs and maintenance strategies; researching and applying professional and technical judgement to implement agreed delivery plans Work with partner contractors to provide a responsive day-to-day repairs service for tenants, leaseholders, and customers; meeting performance targets within budget Ensure appropriate consultation is undertaken with leaseholders in line with the Landlord and Tenant Acts and other relevant legislation Work with Contracts Officers to provide technical expertise in the production of specifications and ongoing contractor management for repairs and maintenance contracts Deliver procurement efficiencies and value for money; using technical expertise to inform specification writing and scope of works in compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice Manage the voids process (property element) to ensure turnaround times and quality meet targets; working with Housing Management and contractors to develop improved working practices What We're Looking For Knowledge: Major legislation and issues affecting local government; social housing and operational property maintenance Best practice across these functions within a similar environment or local authority Compliance and statutory landlord obligations and their effect upon buildings; engineering services; trades; operations; materials and construction Experience: Managing repairs and maintenance services within the public sector; social housing; or a similar operating environment Collating and analysing information for reports to councillors; residents; and other stakeholders Developing; leading; mentoring; and motivating successful individuals and teams within an environment of change Skills: Managing multiple projects effectively and prioritising in response to changing deadlines Exercising sound judgement in decision making; analysing problems; separating symptoms from causes; and identifying short and long-term solutions Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to a wide range of audiences Setting and monitoring measurable performance targets Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff; partners; tenants; and stakeholders A good level of IT competency across Microsoft 365; Google Workspace; and other service-based software systems Qualifications: Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) A broad knowledge of buildings and building engineering services; trades; operations; materials; and construction If this sounds like your next move, get in touch to find out more or apply now. About Marks Consulting Partners Marks Consulting Partners is a specialist public sector recruitment consultancy with over a decade of experience placing exceptional talent across Property Services; Housing Services; General Practice; Town Planning; Regeneration and Development; and Building Consultancy. With 267 public sector clients; a 96% repeat business rate; and a 100% client recommendation rate; we are proud to be trusted partners to the organisations we work with.
A leading Private Credit fund is growing, and looking for a projects lead to join the Product Development team. This is a new role based on growth. The business has matured over the last 10 years and is now offering more products to existing clients. As these products come on line a project manager is needed to liaise with multiple teams to ensure the go live runs to time and all departments from finance, legal, regulatory, operations, investor relations and portfolio management are aligned. This role is based full time in the Mayfair, London office and you will be part of a small high performing team with significant exposure to the most senior levels of the firm. The role is expected to be at the Associate Director or Director (equivalent to senior associate or VP against other firms in the market) You will have Commensurate number of years of relevant work experience (in product development, Investor relations, finance, or other similar roles within private debt preferably, otherwise alternative asset management more generally). CFA/ACA or similar preferred Very strong organisational and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player. You must be able to establish and maintain good relationships and work effectively with others Right to work in the UK without sponsorship Role responsibilities Managing development pipeline of new strategies, funds, SMAs and support of overall product development initiatives. Coordinating across internal and external counterparties regarding fund set up specifically regarding legal, accounting, tax, regulatory etc. Become a subject matter expert on current fund offerings, strategies, fund mechanics and firmwide approach Updates and appropriate escalation to senior management (COO, CFO, Chief Commercial Officer etc.) on progress with ongoing product launches Providing support to Business Development (Sales) team on specific product queries Supporting the Client Services team in originating and coordinating written responses to current or prospect investors on more complex questions on new fund launches, new capital raising efforts and existing fund status/performance Collaborating with team members on strategic and ad-hoc projects
May 21, 2026
Full time
A leading Private Credit fund is growing, and looking for a projects lead to join the Product Development team. This is a new role based on growth. The business has matured over the last 10 years and is now offering more products to existing clients. As these products come on line a project manager is needed to liaise with multiple teams to ensure the go live runs to time and all departments from finance, legal, regulatory, operations, investor relations and portfolio management are aligned. This role is based full time in the Mayfair, London office and you will be part of a small high performing team with significant exposure to the most senior levels of the firm. The role is expected to be at the Associate Director or Director (equivalent to senior associate or VP against other firms in the market) You will have Commensurate number of years of relevant work experience (in product development, Investor relations, finance, or other similar roles within private debt preferably, otherwise alternative asset management more generally). CFA/ACA or similar preferred Very strong organisational and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player. You must be able to establish and maintain good relationships and work effectively with others Right to work in the UK without sponsorship Role responsibilities Managing development pipeline of new strategies, funds, SMAs and support of overall product development initiatives. Coordinating across internal and external counterparties regarding fund set up specifically regarding legal, accounting, tax, regulatory etc. Become a subject matter expert on current fund offerings, strategies, fund mechanics and firmwide approach Updates and appropriate escalation to senior management (COO, CFO, Chief Commercial Officer etc.) on progress with ongoing product launches Providing support to Business Development (Sales) team on specific product queries Supporting the Client Services team in originating and coordinating written responses to current or prospect investors on more complex questions on new fund launches, new capital raising efforts and existing fund status/performance Collaborating with team members on strategic and ad-hoc projects
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Your new company Hays are working on an exciting new role for an organisation in Lichfield working as a Property Administrator. This role plays a key role in providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and coordination support across the Projects and Property function. This position supports a range of workstreams including asset management, capital projects, facilities management, and temporary accommodation. The role ensures accurate financial administration, effective reporting, and consistent support to managers across the service. Your new role Duties would include: Maintain and update the Tenancy Schedule, and associated records. Provide ongoing support to the Estates Senior Surveyor and Estates Technical Officer. Attend meetings (in person and via Microsoft Teams) and provide administrative support as required. Monitor and respond to enquiries via the shared property inbox. Raise purchase orders. Conduct monthly rent checks and ensure accuracy of records. Manage Estates credit card statements and associated processes. Liaise with utility providers on behalf of council properties. Support the Facilities team with workload tracking and reporting (e.g. spreadsheets). Provide general support across workplace and property-related functions as needed. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, contractors, and tenants. Compliance, Values & Governance. Promote and uphold organisational values, maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour in line with the Code of Conduct. Contribute to safeguarding practices, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals. Deliver services that reflect the diverse needs of the local community and support equality and inclusion policies. Adopt a proactive approach to health and safety across all areas of responsibility. Work effectively within a political or public sector environment, demonstrating adaptability and professionalism. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 5 years' experience in an administrative or support role. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience retrieving, analysing, and presenting data. Experience within a commercial or corporate property environment. Understanding of property plans. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Strong attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks. Ability to interpret contractor or tenant reports and prioritise workloads accordingly. Proactive approach with the confidence to suggest improvements or new ways of working. Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 20, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays are working on an exciting new role for an organisation in Lichfield working as a Property Administrator. This role plays a key role in providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and coordination support across the Projects and Property function. This position supports a range of workstreams including asset management, capital projects, facilities management, and temporary accommodation. The role ensures accurate financial administration, effective reporting, and consistent support to managers across the service. Your new role Duties would include: Maintain and update the Tenancy Schedule, and associated records. Provide ongoing support to the Estates Senior Surveyor and Estates Technical Officer. Attend meetings (in person and via Microsoft Teams) and provide administrative support as required. Monitor and respond to enquiries via the shared property inbox. Raise purchase orders. Conduct monthly rent checks and ensure accuracy of records. Manage Estates credit card statements and associated processes. Liaise with utility providers on behalf of council properties. Support the Facilities team with workload tracking and reporting (e.g. spreadsheets). Provide general support across workplace and property-related functions as needed. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, contractors, and tenants. Compliance, Values & Governance. Promote and uphold organisational values, maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour in line with the Code of Conduct. Contribute to safeguarding practices, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals. Deliver services that reflect the diverse needs of the local community and support equality and inclusion policies. Adopt a proactive approach to health and safety across all areas of responsibility. Work effectively within a political or public sector environment, demonstrating adaptability and professionalism. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 5 years' experience in an administrative or support role. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience retrieving, analysing, and presenting data. Experience within a commercial or corporate property environment. Understanding of property plans. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Strong attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks. Ability to interpret contractor or tenant reports and prioritise workloads accordingly. Proactive approach with the confidence to suggest improvements or new ways of working. Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management - Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract/commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management - Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team's key information requirements from the market and the team's key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and/or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent's possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent's data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders' assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent's role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent's role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer's interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us We will be in touch to discus
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management - Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract/commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management - Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team's key information requirements from the market and the team's key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and/or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent's possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent's data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders' assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent's role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent's role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer's interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us We will be in touch to discus
Section 20 Project Officer Islington, London Temporary Full Time An excellent opportunity for an experienced Section 20 Project Officer to join a North London Housing Association, delivering statutory consultation processes across major works programmes. THE ROLE You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Section 20 consultation process, ensuring legal compliance, clear communication and robust record-keeping across major works projects. Deliver full Section 20 consultation process including Notices of Intention, Estimates and Reasons Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders regarding major works, costs and processes Liaise with Asset Management, Property Services, surveyors and contractors to gather technical and financial information Prepare accurate, clear and legally compliant consultation documentation Manage and respond to leaseholder observations, queries and formal representations Maintain detailed and auditable records to mitigate risk and support tribunal defence Support resident engagement through meetings, drop-ins and written communications THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering Section 20 consultations within a Housing Association or Local Authority environment. Strong knowledge of leasehold legislation, particularly the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 Experience working on major works or planned maintenance programmes Ability to interpret and communicate technical and financial information clearly Excellent written communication skills, including formal notices and correspondence Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and stakeholder management THE CONTRACT WORKING HOURS Full Time LENGTH OF CONTRACT 6 Month Contract RATE The pay for the role is 24.87 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is 21.20 per hour, inclusive of holiday. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a 250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Section 20 Project Officer Islington, London Temporary Full Time An excellent opportunity for an experienced Section 20 Project Officer to join a North London Housing Association, delivering statutory consultation processes across major works programmes. THE ROLE You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Section 20 consultation process, ensuring legal compliance, clear communication and robust record-keeping across major works projects. Deliver full Section 20 consultation process including Notices of Intention, Estimates and Reasons Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders regarding major works, costs and processes Liaise with Asset Management, Property Services, surveyors and contractors to gather technical and financial information Prepare accurate, clear and legally compliant consultation documentation Manage and respond to leaseholder observations, queries and formal representations Maintain detailed and auditable records to mitigate risk and support tribunal defence Support resident engagement through meetings, drop-ins and written communications THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering Section 20 consultations within a Housing Association or Local Authority environment. Strong knowledge of leasehold legislation, particularly the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 Experience working on major works or planned maintenance programmes Ability to interpret and communicate technical and financial information clearly Excellent written communication skills, including formal notices and correspondence Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and stakeholder management THE CONTRACT WORKING HOURS Full Time LENGTH OF CONTRACT 6 Month Contract RATE The pay for the role is 24.87 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is 21.20 per hour, inclusive of holiday. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a 250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
Could you bring your excellent project management and community engagement skills to help rural communities identify housing need and increase the pipeline of rural affordable homes in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes? About us At the heart of Buckinghamshire s communities, Community Impact Bucks is a locally rooted charity committed to helping communities and charities thrive. Our impact is made possible by a passionate and committed team who believe in the power of local action and understand the places and people they serve. We expect all staff to deliver activity within Buckinghamshire s communities and to bring local knowledge, relationships and contextual understanding to ensure our support is relevant, inclusive and community led. About you You will bring passion and energy to make a difference to rural communities. You will enjoy working with people and helping communities to achieve their goals. An excellent communicator, you will enjoy building partnerships and working with people from a variety of backgrounds, with a strong awareness of diversity and inclusion, and the ability to be diplomatic and take the initiative when needed. Your knowledge and experience might involve: Asset-based community development Developing and delivering activities in a community setting Lived experience of the challenges Buckinghamshire s rural communities face Experience of working in the field of housing delivery and working with local authority planning and housing teams. Training and support will be provided so you don t need to be an expert in everything. You will be part of a supportive staff team within the charity, and you will be part of a national network of Rural Housing Enablers offering peer support and shared learning. You will benefit from an interest in housing and must be able to work with Parish Councils, Housing Associations and Local Housing & Planning Authorities. Key responsibilities Support, advise and steer communities, and town and parish councillors from their initial interest in providing affordable housing, through scheme inception and pre-development phases to completion, with the aim of increasing the speed of schemes through the pre-development phase. Assist communities to identify the nature and extent of affordable local housing need in their community including, where appropriate, through a Housing Needs Survey. Assist communities to identify a deliverable site for development of affordable housing and/or secure affordable housing as part of market led schemes. Build collaborative partnerships with key partners to provide a clear pathway to a successful planning application and delivery. Partners may include, but are not limited to, local communities, parish councils, housing association staff, officers from the Local Authorities (including in their role as providers of affordable housing) and local developers. Provide project management including regular reporting on project progress against workplan and housing pipeline. Key requirements Experience of building and sustaining relationships within and across organisations and sectors, and working collaboratively. A highly capable communicator in person and in writing. Able to engage the public, local politicians, and officials on their own terms, whilst remaining independent and trusted. Experience delivering research, strategic assessment & planning, data analysis, and evaluation reports. Excellent organisational, planning and management skills, with strong attention to detail. Agile and proactive in approach to challenges and opportunities. Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet strict deadlines. Competent user of databases and the Microsoft suite of software. Either Full British driving licence and access to private means of transport or ability to demonstrate how you will meet this requirement. Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary (in accordance with our Time Off In Lieu Policy) Diversity & Inclusion Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. How to apply For more information please download the Job Description and Person Specification below, or visit our website at Community Impact Bucks. Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 26th May 2026. We are committed to finding the right fit for this role. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as they are received. We will close this position once the right person is found.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Could you bring your excellent project management and community engagement skills to help rural communities identify housing need and increase the pipeline of rural affordable homes in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes? About us At the heart of Buckinghamshire s communities, Community Impact Bucks is a locally rooted charity committed to helping communities and charities thrive. Our impact is made possible by a passionate and committed team who believe in the power of local action and understand the places and people they serve. We expect all staff to deliver activity within Buckinghamshire s communities and to bring local knowledge, relationships and contextual understanding to ensure our support is relevant, inclusive and community led. About you You will bring passion and energy to make a difference to rural communities. You will enjoy working with people and helping communities to achieve their goals. An excellent communicator, you will enjoy building partnerships and working with people from a variety of backgrounds, with a strong awareness of diversity and inclusion, and the ability to be diplomatic and take the initiative when needed. Your knowledge and experience might involve: Asset-based community development Developing and delivering activities in a community setting Lived experience of the challenges Buckinghamshire s rural communities face Experience of working in the field of housing delivery and working with local authority planning and housing teams. Training and support will be provided so you don t need to be an expert in everything. You will be part of a supportive staff team within the charity, and you will be part of a national network of Rural Housing Enablers offering peer support and shared learning. You will benefit from an interest in housing and must be able to work with Parish Councils, Housing Associations and Local Housing & Planning Authorities. Key responsibilities Support, advise and steer communities, and town and parish councillors from their initial interest in providing affordable housing, through scheme inception and pre-development phases to completion, with the aim of increasing the speed of schemes through the pre-development phase. Assist communities to identify the nature and extent of affordable local housing need in their community including, where appropriate, through a Housing Needs Survey. Assist communities to identify a deliverable site for development of affordable housing and/or secure affordable housing as part of market led schemes. Build collaborative partnerships with key partners to provide a clear pathway to a successful planning application and delivery. Partners may include, but are not limited to, local communities, parish councils, housing association staff, officers from the Local Authorities (including in their role as providers of affordable housing) and local developers. Provide project management including regular reporting on project progress against workplan and housing pipeline. Key requirements Experience of building and sustaining relationships within and across organisations and sectors, and working collaboratively. A highly capable communicator in person and in writing. Able to engage the public, local politicians, and officials on their own terms, whilst remaining independent and trusted. Experience delivering research, strategic assessment & planning, data analysis, and evaluation reports. Excellent organisational, planning and management skills, with strong attention to detail. Agile and proactive in approach to challenges and opportunities. Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet strict deadlines. Competent user of databases and the Microsoft suite of software. Either Full British driving licence and access to private means of transport or ability to demonstrate how you will meet this requirement. Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary (in accordance with our Time Off In Lieu Policy) Diversity & Inclusion Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. How to apply For more information please download the Job Description and Person Specification below, or visit our website at Community Impact Bucks. Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 26th May 2026. We are committed to finding the right fit for this role. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as they are received. We will close this position once the right person is found.
