Adecco are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer with a strong background in tenancy management to take ownership of a large, diverse patch. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex tenancies, delivering visible services, and building strong relationships with residents and partners. Housing Officer - Tenancy Management Public Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Temporary Role - 3 months with likely extension 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.72 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working - min. 3 days in office / visits, remainder at home IT equipment provided ASAP start The Role As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality housing management service across a large geographical area. You will act as the key point of contact for tenants and leaseholders, ensuring excellent customer service and sustained tenancies. Key responsibilities include: Managing a large patch, taking full ownership of tenancy and estate management Handling complex tenancy issues, including enforcement and legal action Investigating and resolving anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases Carrying out estate inspections and identifying improvements Supporting vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies Responding to complaints, enquiries, and casework professionally and efficiently About You We are looking for a confident and resilient individual with strong tenancy experience and the ability to manage a demanding workload. You will have: Proven experience in tenancy management within social housing Experience managing a large patch and complex caseloads Strong knowledge of housing legislation and ASB processes Experience preparing cases for legal action and court Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure A proactive, solutions-focused approach Why Apply? Opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding frontline role Make a real impact on residents and communities Gain experience managing a large and varied housing patch Work with a supportive and collaborative team If you are an experienced Housing Officer looking for your next contract and confident managing tenancies at scale, apply today through Adecco. This role is subject to a Basic Level DBS Check. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Adecco are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer with a strong background in tenancy management to take ownership of a large, diverse patch. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex tenancies, delivering visible services, and building strong relationships with residents and partners. Housing Officer - Tenancy Management Public Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Temporary Role - 3 months with likely extension 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.72 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working - min. 3 days in office / visits, remainder at home IT equipment provided ASAP start The Role As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality housing management service across a large geographical area. You will act as the key point of contact for tenants and leaseholders, ensuring excellent customer service and sustained tenancies. Key responsibilities include: Managing a large patch, taking full ownership of tenancy and estate management Handling complex tenancy issues, including enforcement and legal action Investigating and resolving anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases Carrying out estate inspections and identifying improvements Supporting vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies Responding to complaints, enquiries, and casework professionally and efficiently About You We are looking for a confident and resilient individual with strong tenancy experience and the ability to manage a demanding workload. You will have: Proven experience in tenancy management within social housing Experience managing a large patch and complex caseloads Strong knowledge of housing legislation and ASB processes Experience preparing cases for legal action and court Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure A proactive, solutions-focused approach Why Apply? Opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding frontline role Make a real impact on residents and communities Gain experience managing a large and varied housing patch Work with a supportive and collaborative team If you are an experienced Housing Officer looking for your next contract and confident managing tenancies at scale, apply today through Adecco. This role is subject to a Basic Level DBS Check. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in the city of london who are looking to appoint a After Sales Officer for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 21.27 per hour Paye Job responsibilities To provide an effective and customer-focused after-sales service for residents following the handover of new homes. The After Sales Officer will manage defects and warranty issues, liaise with contractors and developers, monitor performance, and ensure residents receive a high-quality service throughout the defects liability period. You must have staircasing experience Commission - 500 per month by hitting targets that are set on a monthly basis. Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office. Non negotiable - Tues Weds every week - Every other week they need to 3 days (3rd day your choice). Customer Service & Resident Support Act as the primary point of contact for residents regarding defects and aftercare issues. Respond to enquiries, complaints, and service requests in a professional and timely manner. Provide residents with information on defect reporting processes, warranties, and maintenance responsibilities. Ensure excellent customer service standards are maintained at all times. Defects Management Log, track, and manage reported defects through to resolution. Assess defect reports and determine responsibility under warranties, defects liability periods, or maintenance agreements. Coordinate inspections and arrange remedial works with contractors, developers, and consultants. Monitor outstanding defects and ensure timely completion of works. Escalate complex or recurring issues where appropriate. Contractor & Stakeholder Liaison Build effective working relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams. Monitor contractor performance against agreed service levels. Attend site meetings and inspections as required. Challenge poor performance and ensure corrective action is implemented. Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate records of defects, correspondence, inspections, and completed works. Produce regular reports on defects, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and key performance indicators. Manage after-sales databases and case management systems. Support the preparation of performance reports for senior management. Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 16, 2026
Seasonal
Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in the city of london who are looking to appoint a After Sales Officer for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 21.27 per hour Paye Job responsibilities To provide an effective and customer-focused after-sales service for residents following the handover of new homes. The After Sales Officer will manage defects and warranty issues, liaise with contractors and developers, monitor performance, and ensure residents receive a high-quality service throughout the defects liability period. You must have staircasing experience Commission - 500 per month by hitting targets that are set on a monthly basis. Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office. Non negotiable - Tues Weds every week - Every other week they need to 3 days (3rd day your choice). Customer Service & Resident Support Act as the primary point of contact for residents regarding defects and aftercare issues. Respond to enquiries, complaints, and service requests in a professional and timely manner. Provide residents with information on defect reporting processes, warranties, and maintenance responsibilities. Ensure excellent customer service standards are maintained at all times. Defects Management Log, track, and manage reported defects through to resolution. Assess defect reports and determine responsibility under warranties, defects liability periods, or maintenance agreements. Coordinate inspections and arrange remedial works with contractors, developers, and consultants. Monitor outstanding defects and ensure timely completion of works. Escalate complex or recurring issues where appropriate. Contractor & Stakeholder Liaison Build effective working relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams. Monitor contractor performance against agreed service levels. Attend site meetings and inspections as required. Challenge poor performance and ensure corrective action is implemented. Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate records of defects, correspondence, inspections, and completed works. Produce regular reports on defects, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and key performance indicators. Manage after-sales databases and case management systems. Support the preparation of performance reports for senior management. Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Lead Technical Architect - Networks (DV Cleared) Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - mandatory Onsite Requirement: 3 days per week Rate: £750 - £775 per day Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect (Networks) to join our client, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and governing network architecture across both physical and logical domains. The successful candidate will play a key role in a new project, leading network architecture strategy and ensuring designs are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective, aligned with organisational objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role requires a strong blend of deep technical expertise, architecture governance, and stakeholder engagement, with a particular emphasis on end-to-end datacentre design and customer-facing delivery. Key Responsibilities: * Lead network architecture across physical and logical environments * Define and govern secure, scalable, and cost-efficient network designs * Act as the primary architect for key project delivery initiatives * Translate business and security requirements into technical solutions * Produce and review high- and low-level designs (conceptual, logical, physical) aligned to TOGAF * Provide leadership and guidance to architects and technical teams * Drive best practices in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration * Influence senior stakeholders through evidence-based recommendations * Support incident resolution and technical escalations * Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned to organisational strategy Essential Skills & Experience: Qualifications & Certifications * Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications * Industry certifications or willingness to work towards (TOGAF, ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile) * Professional certifications such as: o CCNP (Cisco) o VCP-NV (VMware) o PCNSE (Palo Alto) o Azure Network Engineer/AWS Solutions Architect (or equivalent experience) Technical Expertise: Proven experience designing and governing secure network architectures across: o VMware (private cloud) o Microsoft on-premise environments o Multi-cloud (Azure and/or AWS) * Strong experience delivering LAN, WAN, hybrid cloud, and datacentre network designs Deep understanding of: o Cisco technologies (ACI, ASA, Firepower, ASR, Catalyst, Nexus) o VMware NSX o Palo Alto Firewalls Networking protocols and technologies: o VLANs, MPLS, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, SDN o TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, QoS * Experience designing networks in Azure (VNet) and AWS (VPC) Knowledge of: o Zero Trust architecture o Network automation and orchestration o Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG) o F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM) * Understanding of high-grade encryption technologies for secure environments Architecture & Delivery Experience: * Experience producing robust architecture designs using TOGAF frameworks Strong track record of: o Designing secure, resilient environments (ideally government/defence) o Delivering business continuity and disaster recovery solutions o Designing DDoS protection and security controls (WAF, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR/NDR) * Experience evaluating solution options across cost, quality, time, and risk * Exposure to network automation tools (eg Ansible, Terraform, Python) * Experience working within CI/CD and DevSecOps environments Leadership & Stakeholder Management: * Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams * Experience influencing senior stakeholders and decision-makers * Ability to act as a key escalation point for complex issues * Strong customer-facing and communication skills Knowledge Requirements: * UK Government and security frameworks, including: o NCSC guidance o GDS standards o Secure by Design principles o Cloud Security Principles o Technology Code of Practice * Experience designing secure/air-gapped environments * Expertise in cloud-native networking and modern architectural practices Desirable Skills: * Membership of professional bodies (eg, BCS, IET) * Experience working at OFFICIAL (or higher) government classification levels * Advanced certifications (eg, CCIE) * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking * Awareness of AI-driven operational optimisation * Strong experience with automation in DevSecOps environments Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Lead Technical Architect - Networks (DV Cleared) Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - mandatory Onsite Requirement: 3 days per week Rate: £750 - £775 per day Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect (Networks) to join our client, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and governing network architecture across both physical and logical domains. The successful candidate will play a key role in a new project, leading network architecture strategy and ensuring designs are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective, aligned with organisational objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role requires a strong blend of deep technical expertise, architecture governance, and stakeholder engagement, with a particular emphasis on end-to-end datacentre design and customer-facing delivery. Key Responsibilities: * Lead network architecture across physical and logical environments * Define and govern secure, scalable, and cost-efficient network designs * Act as the primary architect for key project delivery initiatives * Translate business and security requirements into technical solutions * Produce and review high- and low-level designs (conceptual, logical, physical) aligned to TOGAF * Provide leadership and guidance to architects and technical teams * Drive best practices in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration * Influence senior stakeholders through evidence-based recommendations * Support incident resolution and technical escalations * Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned to organisational strategy Essential Skills & Experience: Qualifications & Certifications * Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications * Industry certifications or willingness to work towards (TOGAF, ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile) * Professional certifications such as: o CCNP (Cisco) o VCP-NV (VMware) o PCNSE (Palo Alto) o Azure Network Engineer/AWS Solutions Architect (or equivalent experience) Technical Expertise: Proven experience designing and governing secure network architectures across: o VMware (private cloud) o Microsoft on-premise environments o Multi-cloud (Azure and/or AWS) * Strong experience delivering LAN, WAN, hybrid cloud, and datacentre network designs Deep understanding of: o Cisco technologies (ACI, ASA, Firepower, ASR, Catalyst, Nexus) o VMware NSX o Palo Alto Firewalls Networking protocols and technologies: o VLANs, MPLS, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, SDN o TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, QoS * Experience designing networks in Azure (VNet) and AWS (VPC) Knowledge of: o Zero Trust architecture o Network automation and orchestration o Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG) o F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM) * Understanding of high-grade encryption technologies for secure environments Architecture & Delivery Experience: * Experience producing robust architecture designs using TOGAF frameworks Strong track record of: o Designing secure, resilient environments (ideally government/defence) o Delivering business continuity and disaster recovery solutions o Designing DDoS protection and security controls (WAF, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR/NDR) * Experience evaluating solution options across cost, quality, time, and risk * Exposure to network automation tools (eg Ansible, Terraform, Python) * Experience working within CI/CD and DevSecOps environments Leadership & Stakeholder Management: * Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams * Experience influencing senior stakeholders and decision-makers * Ability to act as a key escalation point for complex issues * Strong customer-facing and communication skills Knowledge Requirements: * UK Government and security frameworks, including: o NCSC guidance o GDS standards o Secure by Design principles o Cloud Security Principles o Technology Code of Practice * Experience designing secure/air-gapped environments * Expertise in cloud-native networking and modern architectural practices Desirable Skills: * Membership of professional bodies (eg, BCS, IET) * Experience working at OFFICIAL (or higher) government classification levels * Advanced certifications (eg, CCIE) * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking * Awareness of AI-driven operational optimisation * Strong experience with automation in DevSecOps environments Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.
Interim Business Support Officer - Education & SEND Location: Kent (Office-based 3 days per week - mandatory attendance) Contract: Interim Assignment - Initial 3 Months (with potential extension) Rate: £200 per day umbrellaWe are seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join a busy Education & SEND service on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator with strong customer service skills and experience supporting multi-agency teams within a public sector environment.This role requires attendance in the office three days per week , and applicants must be able to commit to this requirement. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive administrative support across Education and SEND service activities. Act as a first point of contact, delivering a professional and responsive customer service experience. Respond promptly to telephone and email enquiries while maintaining accurate records. Communicate effectively, inclusively and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. Manage sensitive and confidential enquiries with discretion and professionalism. Coordinate appointments, schedules and diary management. Maintain databases, records and administrative systems in line with organisational procedures. Take accurate minutes and provide support for partnership and SEND-related meetings. Organise meetings, events and training sessions from planning through to delivery. Prepare documentation, reports and statutory returns as required. Ensure stakeholders receive timely and accurate updates regarding cases and service activity. Maintain accurate SEN pupil data and records in accordance with statutory requirements. Gather and collate feedback to support continuous service improvement. Essential Requirements Previous experience in a Business Support, Administrative or Coordinator role. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience maintaining databases and accurate record-keeping systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Strong minute-taking and meeting administration experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems. Experience working within Education, SEND, Local Government or a similar public sector environment is highly desirable. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett on or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Interim Business Support Officer - Education & SEND Location: Kent (Office-based 3 days per week - mandatory attendance) Contract: Interim Assignment - Initial 3 Months (with potential extension) Rate: £200 per day umbrellaWe are seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join a busy Education & SEND service on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator with strong customer service skills and experience supporting multi-agency teams within a public sector environment.This role requires attendance in the office three days per week , and applicants must be able to commit to this requirement. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive administrative support across Education and SEND service activities. Act as a first point of contact, delivering a professional and responsive customer service experience. Respond promptly to telephone and email enquiries while maintaining accurate records. Communicate effectively, inclusively and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. Manage sensitive and confidential enquiries with discretion and professionalism. Coordinate appointments, schedules and diary management. Maintain databases, records and administrative systems in line with organisational procedures. Take accurate minutes and provide support for partnership and SEND-related meetings. Organise meetings, events and training sessions from planning through to delivery. Prepare documentation, reports and statutory returns as required. Ensure stakeholders receive timely and accurate updates regarding cases and service activity. Maintain accurate SEN pupil data and records in accordance with statutory requirements. Gather and collate feedback to support continuous service improvement. Essential Requirements Previous experience in a Business Support, Administrative or Coordinator role. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience maintaining databases and accurate record-keeping systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Strong minute-taking and meeting administration experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems. Experience working within Education, SEND, Local Government or a similar public sector environment is highly desirable. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett on or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
We're looking for a part-time, Senior Accounts Assistant to become a valued part of our growing team. If you enjoy taking ownership, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a business where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Senior Accounts AssistantRemote (Leeds / West Yorkshire preferred) Part-time, 25 hours/week £35,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata (circa £22,000-£25,000 for 25 hours per week), depending on experience Please note: You must be authorised to work in the UK We're Wonderland Wedding Venues, one of the UK's fastest-growing collections of exclusive-use wedding and event venues. In just a couple of years we've grown from five venues to nine across six counties, and from a handful of people into a team of around 25 who genuinely love what we do. Behind every celebration sits a finance function that keeps the whole thing running smoothly, and that's where you come in. About the Role We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Accounts Assistant to take ownership of our day-to-day finances and grow with us as we scale. This isn't number-crunching in isolation: you'll be a trusted, visible part of a friendly team, working closely with our accountant, and you'll feel the buzz of being part of the events and weddings world. What you'll be doing Managing accounts payable: processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs Owning accounts receivable and credit control: receipts, chasing and keeping debtors in check Performing monthly bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations Posting journals and maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records Supporting VAT reconciliations and returns Helping prepare periodic financial reports and monthly management accounts Supporting year-end accounts, compliance and external audit requests Helping keep our multi-entity / group records straight, including intercompany balances Being the go-to person for everyday finance queries across the team General finance administration and helping us improve how we work What we're looking for Solid, demonstrable experience in a hands-on accounts or bookkeeping role: you know the work inside out Confident with the fundamentals: debits and credits, journals and reconciliations Comfortable owning accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT Strong Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and good all-round IT skills Experience with cloud accounting software: Xero is ideal, but if you've been using QuickBooks, Sage or similar, that's absolutely fine Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Well organised, deadline-driven and able to work independently in a remote role A clear communicator and a genuine team player Nice to have (but not essential) AAT, or part-qualified / qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). We welcome qualified-by-experience candidates just as warmly Experience with Xero and HubDoc Exposure to multi-entity or group accounting A working understanding of FRS 102 and core accounting principles Hours and location 25 hours per week, ideally spread across five days (around 9am-3pm) so there's always a friendly face for finance queries, but we'll happily flex the pattern for the right person Open to full-time for the right candidate Remote working, with occasional get-togethers (roughly monthly). We're based around Leeds and West Yorkshire, so somewhere in the region is ideal, though we're flexible for the right fit Why Wonderland? A growing, ambitious business where your work genuinely matters and you can see your impact Real variety, and the chance to shape and grow the role as we scale The energy of the events and weddings world, no two weeks are the same A supportive, down-to-earth team that will make you feel right at home How to apply We'd love to hear from you. If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. As part of our process there's a short, practical finance exercise, so we can see your skills in action. Nothing to revise for, just a chance to show what you can do. Closing Date for Applications: 8 July 2026 You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please. Other suitable skills and experience includes Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Payroll Assistant, Accounting Technician, AAT Qualified, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, VAT Returns, Financial Reporting, Reconciliations, Month-End Accounts, Finance Administration.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a part-time, Senior Accounts Assistant to become a valued part of our growing team. If you enjoy taking ownership, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a business where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Senior Accounts AssistantRemote (Leeds / West Yorkshire preferred) Part-time, 25 hours/week £35,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata (circa £22,000-£25,000 for 25 hours per week), depending on experience Please note: You must be authorised to work in the UK We're Wonderland Wedding Venues, one of the UK's fastest-growing collections of exclusive-use wedding and event venues. In just a couple of years we've grown from five venues to nine across six counties, and from a handful of people into a team of around 25 who genuinely love what we do. Behind every celebration sits a finance function that keeps the whole thing running smoothly, and that's where you come in. About the Role We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Accounts Assistant to take ownership of our day-to-day finances and grow with us as we scale. This isn't number-crunching in isolation: you'll be a trusted, visible part of a friendly team, working closely with our accountant, and you'll feel the buzz of being part of the events and weddings world. What you'll be doing Managing accounts payable: processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs Owning accounts receivable and credit control: receipts, chasing and keeping debtors in check Performing monthly bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations Posting journals and maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records Supporting VAT reconciliations and returns Helping prepare periodic financial reports and monthly management accounts Supporting year-end accounts, compliance and external audit requests Helping keep our multi-entity / group records straight, including intercompany balances Being the go-to person for everyday finance queries across the team General finance administration and helping us improve how we work What we're looking for Solid, demonstrable experience in a hands-on accounts or bookkeeping role: you know the work inside out Confident with the fundamentals: debits and credits, journals and reconciliations Comfortable owning accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT Strong Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and good all-round IT skills Experience with cloud accounting software: Xero is ideal, but if you've been using QuickBooks, Sage or similar, that's absolutely fine Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Well organised, deadline-driven and able to work independently in a remote role A clear communicator and a genuine team player Nice to have (but not essential) AAT, or part-qualified / qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). We welcome qualified-by-experience candidates just as warmly Experience with Xero and HubDoc Exposure to multi-entity or group accounting A working understanding of FRS 102 and core accounting principles Hours and location 25 hours per week, ideally spread across five days (around 9am-3pm) so there's always a friendly face for finance queries, but we'll happily flex the pattern for the right person Open to full-time for the right candidate Remote working, with occasional get-togethers (roughly monthly). We're based around Leeds and West Yorkshire, so somewhere in the region is ideal, though we're flexible for the right fit Why Wonderland? A growing, ambitious business where your work genuinely matters and you can see your impact Real variety, and the chance to shape and grow the role as we scale The energy of the events and weddings world, no two weeks are the same A supportive, down-to-earth team that will make you feel right at home How to apply We'd love to hear from you. If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. As part of our process there's a short, practical finance exercise, so we can see your skills in action. Nothing to revise for, just a chance to show what you can do. Closing Date for Applications: 8 July 2026 You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please. Other suitable skills and experience includes Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Payroll Assistant, Accounting Technician, AAT Qualified, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, VAT Returns, Financial Reporting, Reconciliations, Month-End Accounts, Finance Administration.
Housing Sustainment Team Manager East London Hybrid Working Rate: £46.87 per hour (Umbrella) Initial Contract Length: 3-6 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 hours per week Role summary The successful candidate will manage a team of Housing Sustainment Officers, working proactively to identify and support families at risk of homelessness earlier upstream and intervene before issues reach crisis point. The team will provide tailored advice, assistance, and support to vulnerable residents identified through data analysis or referrals from partner agencies. This role requires strong partnership working across a range of internal and external organisations to ensure effective service delivery and positive outcomes for residents. What you will do as a Housing Sustainment Team Manager Lead and support a newly formed team of Housing Sustainment Officers Deliver proactive homelessness prevention and housing sustainment initiatives Develop tailored support plans for residents at increased risk of homelessness Promote the service to partner agencies and encourage appropriate referrals Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including DWP, Social Care, GPs, landlords, and VCS organisations What you will need as a Housing Sustainment Team Manager Previous experience managing teams within homelessness prevention, housing options, or sustainment services Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and housing support pathways Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, customers, landlords, and partner organisations Experience managing complex cases and delivering resident-focused support services What's on offer £46.87 per hour Umbrella Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to shape and lead a newly developed service Supportive and collaborative working environment Apply now or contact the team to discuss the Housing Sustainment Team Manager opportunity further.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Housing Sustainment Team Manager East London Hybrid Working Rate: £46.87 per hour (Umbrella) Initial Contract Length: 3-6 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 hours per week Role summary The successful candidate will manage a team of Housing Sustainment Officers, working proactively to identify and support families at risk of homelessness earlier upstream and intervene before issues reach crisis point. The team will provide tailored advice, assistance, and support to vulnerable residents identified through data analysis or referrals from partner agencies. This role requires strong partnership working across a range of internal and external organisations to ensure effective service delivery and positive outcomes for residents. What you will do as a Housing Sustainment Team Manager Lead and support a newly formed team of Housing Sustainment Officers Deliver proactive homelessness prevention and housing sustainment initiatives Develop tailored support plans for residents at increased risk of homelessness Promote the service to partner agencies and encourage appropriate referrals Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including DWP, Social Care, GPs, landlords, and VCS organisations What you will need as a Housing Sustainment Team Manager Previous experience managing teams within homelessness prevention, housing options, or sustainment services Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and housing support pathways Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, customers, landlords, and partner organisations Experience managing complex cases and delivering resident-focused support services What's on offer £46.87 per hour Umbrella Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to shape and lead a newly developed service Supportive and collaborative working environment Apply now or contact the team to discuss the Housing Sustainment Team Manager opportunity further.
Senior Communications Officer (COO78) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £38,689 per annum Grade C plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester or Leeds (The role will be based in any of the locations listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) Introduction: We're looking for an experienced and creative Senior Communications Officer to lead communications for Arts Council England's Capital Investment programmes. These programmes play a vital role in supporting the long-term sustainability of arts and culture across England-investing in buildings, infrastructure, and places that enable creativity to thrive. Working within our Capital team and in close collaboration with Advocacy and Communications colleagues, you will develop and deliver impactful communication strategies that engage diverse audiences, raise awareness of our programmes, and ensure our investment opportunities are accessible to all. Job Role: You will lead strategic communications for our capital programmes, including promoting the Capital Advice Service and reaching underserved communities. You'll create content across channels, deliver campaigns, advise colleagues, and build strong stakeholder relationships-while ensuring communications are accessible, inclusive, and effectively managed. You'll bring experience delivering communication strategies, strong writing skills, and confidence across digital channels. You'll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, build effective relationships, champion inclusion, and use data to evaluate and improve impact. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: COO76 Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 22 June 2026 1 st Interview: (virtual) 07 and 09 July 2026 2 nd Interview: (virtual) 15 and 16 July 2026 Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Communications Officer (COO78) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £38,689 per annum Grade C plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester or Leeds (The role will be based in any of the locations listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) Introduction: We're looking for an experienced and creative Senior Communications Officer to lead communications for Arts Council England's Capital Investment programmes. These programmes play a vital role in supporting the long-term sustainability of arts and culture across England-investing in buildings, infrastructure, and places that enable creativity to thrive. Working within our Capital team and in close collaboration with Advocacy and Communications colleagues, you will develop and deliver impactful communication strategies that engage diverse audiences, raise awareness of our programmes, and ensure our investment opportunities are accessible to all. Job Role: You will lead strategic communications for our capital programmes, including promoting the Capital Advice Service and reaching underserved communities. You'll create content across channels, deliver campaigns, advise colleagues, and build strong stakeholder relationships-while ensuring communications are accessible, inclusive, and effectively managed. You'll bring experience delivering communication strategies, strong writing skills, and confidence across digital channels. You'll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, build effective relationships, champion inclusion, and use data to evaluate and improve impact. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: COO76 Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 22 June 2026 1 st Interview: (virtual) 07 and 09 July 2026 2 nd Interview: (virtual) 15 and 16 July 2026 Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact
Dedicate Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations for a reputable Free School in Berkshire, for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This pivotal role sits within the Senior Leadership Team and requires a strong background in financial management, with a focus on compliance legislation, health and safety, and operational governance. The Head of Operations will bring: A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Relevant professional qualifications in HR, Finance, Business Management, or Operations, such as CIPD Level 3, IOSH/NEBOSH, or Data Protection Officer training. Significant senior operational leadership experience, preferably within an education setting or a similarly complex organisation. Proven expertise in financial procedures, budget monitoring, and internal controls. Experience supporting financial audits and overseeing safeguarding responsibilities is desirable. Deep understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications desirable). Experience managing operational HR practices, including recruitment, employee relations, and safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment. Knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection, and information governance in an educational setting. On a personal note, the Head of Operations will possess natural leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide multidisciplinary teams effectively.Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on risk management and compliance. In return, you will be joining a values led' SLT and a school which puts its children first and a team that embraces and supports this. This is a term time only role offering flexible working during the holidays, plus opportunities for career progression. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th June 2026 Interview: Wednesday 1st July 2026. A site visit is highly recommended prior to application. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C s, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Dedicate Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations for a reputable Free School in Berkshire, for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This pivotal role sits within the Senior Leadership Team and requires a strong background in financial management, with a focus on compliance legislation, health and safety, and operational governance. The Head of Operations will bring: A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Relevant professional qualifications in HR, Finance, Business Management, or Operations, such as CIPD Level 3, IOSH/NEBOSH, or Data Protection Officer training. Significant senior operational leadership experience, preferably within an education setting or a similarly complex organisation. Proven expertise in financial procedures, budget monitoring, and internal controls. Experience supporting financial audits and overseeing safeguarding responsibilities is desirable. Deep understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications desirable). Experience managing operational HR practices, including recruitment, employee relations, and safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment. Knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection, and information governance in an educational setting. On a personal note, the Head of Operations will possess natural leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide multidisciplinary teams effectively.Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on risk management and compliance. In return, you will be joining a values led' SLT and a school which puts its children first and a team that embraces and supports this. This is a term time only role offering flexible working during the holidays, plus opportunities for career progression. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th June 2026 Interview: Wednesday 1st July 2026. A site visit is highly recommended prior to application. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C s, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.
Job Title: Adults - All Age Brokerage Officer Location: Havering Contract Type: Temporary Rate: 18.92 hour PAYE Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively to provide exceptional services? Join our client as an All-Age Brokerage Officer and contribute to improving outcomes for service users in Havering! Key Responsibilities: Negotiate and coordinate quality placements/services tailored to individual needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Lead on personalisation initiatives, promoting direct payments and supporting individuals in managing their care. Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. Maintain accurate records and data management, adhering to safeguarding, information security, and confidentiality protocols. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Good standard of English and numeracy; understanding of financial implications. Experience: Background in social care, brokerage, or commissioning. Experience working in fast-paced teams and developing provider markets is a plus. Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure and advise senior managers on service suitability. Why Join Us? Conveniently located just a few minutes from the train station, our office offers easy access. Be part of a supportive team that values flexibility and embraces change during this unprecedented time. Contribute to a culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you're ready to step into a role that challenges and inspires you while making a real impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Apply Today! Your next career adventure awaits! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Jun 16, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Adults - All Age Brokerage Officer Location: Havering Contract Type: Temporary Rate: 18.92 hour PAYE Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively to provide exceptional services? Join our client as an All-Age Brokerage Officer and contribute to improving outcomes for service users in Havering! Key Responsibilities: Negotiate and coordinate quality placements/services tailored to individual needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Lead on personalisation initiatives, promoting direct payments and supporting individuals in managing their care. Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. Maintain accurate records and data management, adhering to safeguarding, information security, and confidentiality protocols. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Good standard of English and numeracy; understanding of financial implications. Experience: Background in social care, brokerage, or commissioning. Experience working in fast-paced teams and developing provider markets is a plus. Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure and advise senior managers on service suitability. Why Join Us? Conveniently located just a few minutes from the train station, our office offers easy access. Be part of a supportive team that values flexibility and embraces change during this unprecedented time. Contribute to a culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you're ready to step into a role that challenges and inspires you while making a real impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Apply Today! Your next career adventure awaits! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Baird And Co Recruitment Ltd
Leicester, Leicestershire
The Opportunity: We are seeking a proactive and empathetic interim Income Manager for a Social Housing provider based at a head office in Leicester. This is a hybrid post with 2-3 days a week in the office. There is an opportunity for this role to get permanent. The primary focus of this role is to support customers in sustaining their tenancies through a customer-focused approach, fostering a culture of early intervention and arrears prevention while robustly managing rent, service charge, and lease fee income. Key Income Manager duties: Manage a portfolio of arrears cases to ensure debt is consistently reducing across a variety of tenure types. Handle end-to-end arrears enforcement by issuing legal notices, preparing court documentation, and representing the organisation in court to request appropriate orders. Lead on the annual rent and service charge setting process, communicating all adjustments clearly to superior landlords, tenants, and benefit departments. Proactively engage with Housing Benefit departments and the DWP (Universal Credit) to resolve complex claim issues and ensure payments are assessed efficiently. Support Housing Officers with data collection and allocate incoming cash payments directly to debt via the finance system. Produce comprehensive monthly and quarterly arrears, rental income, and void income reports for senior leadership and superior landlords. Handle difficult financial conversations with tenants and appointees with deep understanding and empathy to build strong rapport. Identify service weaknesses and design strategic action plans for effective income management in support of the Head of Housing. Further information about the Income Manager role: Location: Based out of our central Leicester head office, at least 2 days a week on site Salary: 17-18.50 per hour based on experience Requirements for the Income Manager role: Experience: Essential previous experience working within a housing association in an income management role, with a proven track record of reducing arrears. Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Housing Benefit regulations; a solid understanding of the Supported Housing sector and Intensive Housing Management models is highly desirable. Qualifications: CIH Level 3 qualified or holding equivalent housing management qualifications is strongly preferred. Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical report writing capabilities, and highly effective internal and external stakeholder management skills. Core Competencies: A resilient, "can-do" attitude with the ability to confidently navigate lone working, handle sensitive client data securely, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant welfare legislation. How to apply for the Income Manager role: Please apply for this role online or contact Matt at Avalon for a confidential discussion. Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
The Opportunity: We are seeking a proactive and empathetic interim Income Manager for a Social Housing provider based at a head office in Leicester. This is a hybrid post with 2-3 days a week in the office. There is an opportunity for this role to get permanent. The primary focus of this role is to support customers in sustaining their tenancies through a customer-focused approach, fostering a culture of early intervention and arrears prevention while robustly managing rent, service charge, and lease fee income. Key Income Manager duties: Manage a portfolio of arrears cases to ensure debt is consistently reducing across a variety of tenure types. Handle end-to-end arrears enforcement by issuing legal notices, preparing court documentation, and representing the organisation in court to request appropriate orders. Lead on the annual rent and service charge setting process, communicating all adjustments clearly to superior landlords, tenants, and benefit departments. Proactively engage with Housing Benefit departments and the DWP (Universal Credit) to resolve complex claim issues and ensure payments are assessed efficiently. Support Housing Officers with data collection and allocate incoming cash payments directly to debt via the finance system. Produce comprehensive monthly and quarterly arrears, rental income, and void income reports for senior leadership and superior landlords. Handle difficult financial conversations with tenants and appointees with deep understanding and empathy to build strong rapport. Identify service weaknesses and design strategic action plans for effective income management in support of the Head of Housing. Further information about the Income Manager role: Location: Based out of our central Leicester head office, at least 2 days a week on site Salary: 17-18.50 per hour based on experience Requirements for the Income Manager role: Experience: Essential previous experience working within a housing association in an income management role, with a proven track record of reducing arrears. Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Housing Benefit regulations; a solid understanding of the Supported Housing sector and Intensive Housing Management models is highly desirable. Qualifications: CIH Level 3 qualified or holding equivalent housing management qualifications is strongly preferred. Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical report writing capabilities, and highly effective internal and external stakeholder management skills. Core Competencies: A resilient, "can-do" attitude with the ability to confidently navigate lone working, handle sensitive client data securely, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant welfare legislation. How to apply for the Income Manager role: Please apply for this role online or contact Matt at Avalon for a confidential discussion. Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.
Theres never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious strategy and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if youre not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive. As Cycling Development Officer, you will engage and manage relationships with organisations across click apply for full job details
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Theres never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious strategy and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if youre not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive. As Cycling Development Officer, you will engage and manage relationships with organisations across click apply for full job details
Payroll Specialist - High-Trust, High-Impact Role: Part-time with hybrid working Payroll Administrator (Part-Time) Permanent - Part Time (Reduced hours across 4 or 5 days) Hereford £26,000-£29,000 per annum (pro rata) Are you driven by precision, trusted with sensitive information, and motivated by knowing your work keeps an organisation running smoothly? I am recruiting a diligent and accurate Payroll Administrator to join the Finance function of a rapidly evolving business.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional seeking reduced hours while still playing a key role in a multi-entity payroll operation. The role will be office-based initially, with the option to work up to 2 days per week from home once fully trained.This is a position where your judgement, discretion, and analytical strength will be relied upon daily. You'll work with autonomy, influence, and the confidence of senior stakeholders. What you'll be responsible for Multi-cycle payroll processing - weekly, fortnightly, and monthly runs, including mileage and expensesPayroll accuracy & compliance - ensuring every figure aligns with legislationEmployee payroll support - acting as the go-to expert for payroll queriesFinance team collaboration - providing cover and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll bring Minimum 2 years' payroll experienceStrong Microsoft Office skillsExceptional organisational abilityA calm, confident approach to deadlinesThe ability to work autonomously and flexiblyNatural relationship-building skillsAbsolute discretion - confidentiality is non-negotiableYour contribution will directly support the organisation's sustainability, governance, and operational success. You'll handle sensitive data, influence financial accuracy, and ensure every employee is paid correctly and on time. Your work will be felt across the entire business. If you're ready to step into a part-time role where your expertise truly matters - where confidentiality, precision, and professionalism are valued - this is your moment.Call Emma Lewis on to discuss the details, or apply online by following our application process and uploading your CV.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Payroll Specialist - High-Trust, High-Impact Role: Part-time with hybrid working Payroll Administrator (Part-Time) Permanent - Part Time (Reduced hours across 4 or 5 days) Hereford £26,000-£29,000 per annum (pro rata) Are you driven by precision, trusted with sensitive information, and motivated by knowing your work keeps an organisation running smoothly? I am recruiting a diligent and accurate Payroll Administrator to join the Finance function of a rapidly evolving business.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional seeking reduced hours while still playing a key role in a multi-entity payroll operation. The role will be office-based initially, with the option to work up to 2 days per week from home once fully trained.This is a position where your judgement, discretion, and analytical strength will be relied upon daily. You'll work with autonomy, influence, and the confidence of senior stakeholders. What you'll be responsible for Multi-cycle payroll processing - weekly, fortnightly, and monthly runs, including mileage and expensesPayroll accuracy & compliance - ensuring every figure aligns with legislationEmployee payroll support - acting as the go-to expert for payroll queriesFinance team collaboration - providing cover and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll bring Minimum 2 years' payroll experienceStrong Microsoft Office skillsExceptional organisational abilityA calm, confident approach to deadlinesThe ability to work autonomously and flexiblyNatural relationship-building skillsAbsolute discretion - confidentiality is non-negotiableYour contribution will directly support the organisation's sustainability, governance, and operational success. You'll handle sensitive data, influence financial accuracy, and ensure every employee is paid correctly and on time. Your work will be felt across the entire business. If you're ready to step into a part-time role where your expertise truly matters - where confidentiality, precision, and professionalism are valued - this is your moment.Call Emma Lewis on to discuss the details, or apply online by following our application process and uploading your CV.
This East London Authority are looking for a Benefits and Hosuing Needs Officer. Details of the role are: Service Delivery relating to Benefits and Housing Needs including the assessment of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction; discretionary payments; welfare reform; homeless prevention and the provision of housing advice; homeless assessments and reviews; the Council's Housing Register; Lettings and the allocation of social housing and related initiatives; Housing supply and procurement; the management and maintenance of temporary accommodation and associated financial monitoring, payments and income collection; complaints, Member enquiries and FOIs. To perform all functions within the Benefits and Housing Needs Service namely the processing of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments, welfare reform support including discretionary schemes, homelessness prevention and advice, homeless assessment, housing register applications, lettings of housing, housing supply and procurement, management and maintenance of temporary accommodation, financial monitoring and maintenance, payments, complaints, members and mayoral enquiries and FOI requests. To deliver an efficient, high quality and customer-focussed service for a diverse client group including high numbers of vulnerable and disadvantaged households. To mentor both new members of staff and staff from other areas in legislation, practice, procedures, performance of duties and guidance on complex case work. To protect the public purse and assets of the Council by identifying and preventing fraud and error in all duties. To apply the relevant legislation, procedures, caselaw, guidance, audit recommendations, to conduct rigorous, robust and accurate assessments. To identify holistic and cost effective solutions through casework and joint working with other services, stakeholders, partners and agencies. To assist with the development of initiatives to meet all aims of the service, including increasing supply of properties, contract management and monitoring, mobility and re-location, with pan- London and regional partners where necessary. To work co-operatively across the Benefits and Housing Needs Service to promote an effective, efficient and holistic service to residents in the borough. To offer support and advice to customers and signpost to partners. To conduct visits to customers and properties to fully carry out statutory and corporate duties, including residency checks and assisting vulnerable members of the community. For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
Jun 16, 2026
Seasonal
This East London Authority are looking for a Benefits and Hosuing Needs Officer. Details of the role are: Service Delivery relating to Benefits and Housing Needs including the assessment of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction; discretionary payments; welfare reform; homeless prevention and the provision of housing advice; homeless assessments and reviews; the Council's Housing Register; Lettings and the allocation of social housing and related initiatives; Housing supply and procurement; the management and maintenance of temporary accommodation and associated financial monitoring, payments and income collection; complaints, Member enquiries and FOIs. To perform all functions within the Benefits and Housing Needs Service namely the processing of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments, welfare reform support including discretionary schemes, homelessness prevention and advice, homeless assessment, housing register applications, lettings of housing, housing supply and procurement, management and maintenance of temporary accommodation, financial monitoring and maintenance, payments, complaints, members and mayoral enquiries and FOI requests. To deliver an efficient, high quality and customer-focussed service for a diverse client group including high numbers of vulnerable and disadvantaged households. To mentor both new members of staff and staff from other areas in legislation, practice, procedures, performance of duties and guidance on complex case work. To protect the public purse and assets of the Council by identifying and preventing fraud and error in all duties. To apply the relevant legislation, procedures, caselaw, guidance, audit recommendations, to conduct rigorous, robust and accurate assessments. To identify holistic and cost effective solutions through casework and joint working with other services, stakeholders, partners and agencies. To assist with the development of initiatives to meet all aims of the service, including increasing supply of properties, contract management and monitoring, mobility and re-location, with pan- London and regional partners where necessary. To work co-operatively across the Benefits and Housing Needs Service to promote an effective, efficient and holistic service to residents in the borough. To offer support and advice to customers and signpost to partners. To conduct visits to customers and properties to fully carry out statutory and corporate duties, including residency checks and assisting vulnerable members of the community. For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
Housing Solutions Officer To triage, carry out initial assessment and assessment of needs for customers and determine if a person is likely to be homeless or threatened with homelessness and refer any cases to the relevant team for specialist prevention/relief work. Housing Solutions Officer Previous Experience working a in Local Authority and interaction with customers Housing Solutions Officer Ability to be satisfied of the Eligibility and Homelessness criteria Housing Solutions Officer An understanding of Legislations would be beneficial but not a requirement. Experience dealing with Homelessness Situations and dealing with them over the phone Housing Solutions Officer To work as a team member in a pressured environment and also work with internal and external partners To ensure relevant letters are sent to applicants in a timely manner To ensure that emails are responded to in a timely manner To identify where referrals to relevant agencies are appropriate To input data and ensure IT systems are kept up to date and accurate To provide excellent time management and customer service
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Housing Solutions Officer To triage, carry out initial assessment and assessment of needs for customers and determine if a person is likely to be homeless or threatened with homelessness and refer any cases to the relevant team for specialist prevention/relief work. Housing Solutions Officer Previous Experience working a in Local Authority and interaction with customers Housing Solutions Officer Ability to be satisfied of the Eligibility and Homelessness criteria Housing Solutions Officer An understanding of Legislations would be beneficial but not a requirement. Experience dealing with Homelessness Situations and dealing with them over the phone Housing Solutions Officer To work as a team member in a pressured environment and also work with internal and external partners To ensure relevant letters are sent to applicants in a timely manner To ensure that emails are responded to in a timely manner To identify where referrals to relevant agencies are appropriate To input data and ensure IT systems are kept up to date and accurate To provide excellent time management and customer service
Our client, a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, is looking for a creative, driven and highly organised Marketing Officer to join their team. Marketing Officer Location: Lincoln, LN4. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week Salary: £26,500 to £34,000 (FTE) dependent upon skills and experience Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Digital Marketing Manager About the Employer This charity provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, their Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency. Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected - Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, they are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds them is their set of values - Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). They display these attributes in the way they interact with the people that they meet, from former patients and volunteers to supporters and colleagues. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful marketing campaigns that drive supporter engagement and help generate vital income to support this charity's lifesaving service. In this role, you will support leading the delivery of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print and supporter communications. You will work closely with teams across fundraising, retail and operations to bring campaigns to life-ensuring they are insight-led, on-brand and deliver measurable results. You'll be responsible for planning and executing campaigns from concept through to evaluation, producing engaging content, and continuously optimising performance using data and audience insight. With ownership of campaign messaging and supporter communications, you will help ensure a consistent, compelling experience across all touchpoints. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders and making a tangible difference through their work Benefits on offer Annual Leave of 25 days, which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) Additional days leave for your birthday. Pension scheme includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution. Access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Life insurance at 3 times your annual salary On completion of probationary period. Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 6th July 2026 N.B . the right is reserved to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent) is required for this role. This organisation is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation. Please note that the employer is currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered. No agencies please.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Our client, a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, is looking for a creative, driven and highly organised Marketing Officer to join their team. Marketing Officer Location: Lincoln, LN4. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week Salary: £26,500 to £34,000 (FTE) dependent upon skills and experience Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Digital Marketing Manager About the Employer This charity provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, their Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency. Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected - Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, they are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds them is their set of values - Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). They display these attributes in the way they interact with the people that they meet, from former patients and volunteers to supporters and colleagues. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful marketing campaigns that drive supporter engagement and help generate vital income to support this charity's lifesaving service. In this role, you will support leading the delivery of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print and supporter communications. You will work closely with teams across fundraising, retail and operations to bring campaigns to life-ensuring they are insight-led, on-brand and deliver measurable results. You'll be responsible for planning and executing campaigns from concept through to evaluation, producing engaging content, and continuously optimising performance using data and audience insight. With ownership of campaign messaging and supporter communications, you will help ensure a consistent, compelling experience across all touchpoints. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders and making a tangible difference through their work Benefits on offer Annual Leave of 25 days, which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) Additional days leave for your birthday. Pension scheme includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution. Access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Life insurance at 3 times your annual salary On completion of probationary period. Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 6th July 2026 N.B . the right is reserved to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent) is required for this role. This organisation is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation. Please note that the employer is currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered. No agencies please.
We're working with a local authority we know well in Surrey who are looking to bring in an experienced Housing Options Officer to support their team. This is a contract role paying 29- 31 per hour, with hybrid working in place (2 days per week in the office), and they're ideally looking for someone who can start at short notice. In this role, you'll be: Managing homelessness applications in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act Completing prevention and relief duty work, including S184 decisions Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) Managing a mix of prevention, relief and main duty cases Working with applicants to secure sustainable housing solutions To be considered, you'll need: Recent experience working as a Housing Options Officer within a local authority Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory duties Confidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervision Experience making legally sound decisions Ability to attend the office two days per week Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred. Interested? Apply now or send your CV to (url removed) and I'll run you through the details.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
We're working with a local authority we know well in Surrey who are looking to bring in an experienced Housing Options Officer to support their team. This is a contract role paying 29- 31 per hour, with hybrid working in place (2 days per week in the office), and they're ideally looking for someone who can start at short notice. In this role, you'll be: Managing homelessness applications in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act Completing prevention and relief duty work, including S184 decisions Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) Managing a mix of prevention, relief and main duty cases Working with applicants to secure sustainable housing solutions To be considered, you'll need: Recent experience working as a Housing Options Officer within a local authority Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory duties Confidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervision Experience making legally sound decisions Ability to attend the office two days per week Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred. Interested? Apply now or send your CV to (url removed) and I'll run you through the details.
We are looking for a dedicated and customer-focused Housing Options Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing housing difficulties. As a Housing Options Officer, you will provide advice, guidance, and support to people who are homeless, threatened with homelessness, or in housing need. You will assess applications, develop personalised housing plans, and work closely with partners to help customers secure and sustain suitable accommodation. Key Responsibilities Assess housing applications and homelessness cases in accordance with relevant legislation and local policies. Provide comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention support. Develop and implement Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) with customers. Conduct interviews and needs assessments to identify housing solutions. Negotiate with landlords, housing providers, and support agencies to prevent homelessness where possible. Manage a caseload of customers, ensuring timely and accurate case management. Make statutory decisions and issue legally compliant notifications. Arrange temporary accommodation where appropriate. Work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to deliver positive outcomes. Maintain accurate records and case notes using housing management systems. Ensure services are delivered in line with safeguarding responsibilities and equality legislation. Essential Requirements Experience working in housing, homelessness, tenancy support, or a related field. Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law, and welfare benefits. Strong case management and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities. Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload effectively. Experience producing accurate reports, records, and statutory correspondence. Competent IT skills, including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office. If you have the relevant skills then please apply today!
Jun 16, 2026
Seasonal
We are looking for a dedicated and customer-focused Housing Options Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing housing difficulties. As a Housing Options Officer, you will provide advice, guidance, and support to people who are homeless, threatened with homelessness, or in housing need. You will assess applications, develop personalised housing plans, and work closely with partners to help customers secure and sustain suitable accommodation. Key Responsibilities Assess housing applications and homelessness cases in accordance with relevant legislation and local policies. Provide comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention support. Develop and implement Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) with customers. Conduct interviews and needs assessments to identify housing solutions. Negotiate with landlords, housing providers, and support agencies to prevent homelessness where possible. Manage a caseload of customers, ensuring timely and accurate case management. Make statutory decisions and issue legally compliant notifications. Arrange temporary accommodation where appropriate. Work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to deliver positive outcomes. Maintain accurate records and case notes using housing management systems. Ensure services are delivered in line with safeguarding responsibilities and equality legislation. Essential Requirements Experience working in housing, homelessness, tenancy support, or a related field. Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law, and welfare benefits. Strong case management and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities. Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload effectively. Experience producing accurate reports, records, and statutory correspondence. Competent IT skills, including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office. If you have the relevant skills then please apply today!
Purpose of the job Homeownership Billing and Mortgages Officer To bill variable service charges and ad-hoc charges to homeowners in conjunction with the Billing Accountant. To be a first point of contact with respect to all issues relating to the Council's mortgage portfolio, including RTB mortgages, housing associated mortgages, standard loans and court order charges. To maintain the mortgage portfolio and the processing of new loans, further advances, interest rate changes, reductions, repayments and redemptions in conjunction with the Mortgage Officer. To contribute to the compilation of annual statements of account for the HRA as relating to service charges To collate the management and overheads costs for the Billing Accountant for the annual revenue service charge billing To engage with the Council's modernise agenda, helping to drive through digital and systems transformations. To provide technical expertise in the development of commercial opportunities for the team and service for maximisation of income. Principal accountabilities Homeownership Billing and Mortgages Officer To undertake the annual billing runs for variable service charges to homeowners, and relevant account adjustments including credit and debit notes, write-offs and write-backs. To undertake ad-hoc billing in regards to both variable service charges and other fees and charges to homeowners. To undertake the production of notifications and regular statements of account for homeowners, and communications included with these runs. To work with the Billing Accountant on the production of annual HRA statements of account in relation to service charge billing for sign off by the Strategic Director of Finance and Governance. To identify and collate overheads and management costs related to various services provided to homeowners and charged as part of the annual revenue service charges, in accordance with the requirements of the Billing Accountant, for inclusion in the annual revenue service charges by the Revenue Service Charge Accountant. In conjunction with the Mortgage Officer to administer the Council's mortgage portfolio, including all correspondence, processing payments, interest rate changes, redemptions, removal of charges, initiating litigation where necessary and any customer queries. To receive and process loan applications and open new mortgage accounts, liaising with Finance to ensure that accounts are reconciled correctly. To carry out all service charge and ad-hoc billing in accordance with the lease and relevant case-law, applying the appropriate policies and procedures for both leasehold and freehold properties, taking action where necessary such as instigating litigation. Be able to prioritise between conflicting demands and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality of work. To operate flexibly to ensure the effective operation of the group as a whole. To produce reports and statistics as required in respect of billing, mortgages, account actions and reconciliations. To use such reports and statistics for analysis and benchmarking, and to recommend and develop improvements in service. To respond to enquiries and complaints from councillors and homeowners as and when required. KNOWLEDGE: 1 Knowledge of the pertinent Landlord and Tenant Acts, Housing Acts, and associated Regulations and Directions, and how they relate to public sector leasehold management and service charges. Knowledge of the FTT & County court proceedings Part qualified with a recognised professional accounting body, or relevant knowledge of accountancy principles in relation to a variable service charge portfolio and with reference to mortgages, audit procedures and invoicing. Knowledge of basic housing management services Understanding of and commitment to; Equal Opportunities Policy, Health and Safety Policy, No Smoking Policy EXPERIENCE: Homeownership Billing and Mortgages Officer Experience of leasehold/freehold management for a portfolio of residential leasehold and freehold properties in a mixed tenure environment. Experience of a range of debtors' management systems and the use of computerised spreadsheets Experience of researching, compiling and presenting reports and procedures to a range of forums
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Purpose of the job Homeownership Billing and Mortgages Officer To bill variable service charges and ad-hoc charges to homeowners in conjunction with the Billing Accountant. To be a first point of contact with respect to all issues relating to the Council's mortgage portfolio, including RTB mortgages, housing associated mortgages, standard loans and court order charges. To maintain the mortgage portfolio and the processing of new loans, further advances, interest rate changes, reductions, repayments and redemptions in conjunction with the Mortgage Officer. To contribute to the compilation of annual statements of account for the HRA as relating to service charges To collate the management and overheads costs for the Billing Accountant for the annual revenue service charge billing To engage with the Council's modernise agenda, helping to drive through digital and systems transformations. To provide technical expertise in the development of commercial opportunities for the team and service for maximisation of income. Principal accountabilities Homeownership Billing and Mortgages Officer To undertake the annual billing runs for variable service charges to homeowners, and relevant account adjustments including credit and debit notes, write-offs and write-backs. To undertake ad-hoc billing in regards to both variable service charges and other fees and charges to homeowners. To undertake the production of notifications and regular statements of account for homeowners, and communications included with these runs. To work with the Billing Accountant on the production of annual HRA statements of account in relation to service charge billing for sign off by the Strategic Director of Finance and Governance. To identify and collate overheads and management costs related to various services provided to homeowners and charged as part of the annual revenue service charges, in accordance with the requirements of the Billing Accountant, for inclusion in the annual revenue service charges by the Revenue Service Charge Accountant. In conjunction with the Mortgage Officer to administer the Council's mortgage portfolio, including all correspondence, processing payments, interest rate changes, redemptions, removal of charges, initiating litigation where necessary and any customer queries. To receive and process loan applications and open new mortgage accounts, liaising with Finance to ensure that accounts are reconciled correctly. To carry out all service charge and ad-hoc billing in accordance with the lease and relevant case-law, applying the appropriate policies and procedures for both leasehold and freehold properties, taking action where necessary such as instigating litigation. Be able to prioritise between conflicting demands and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality of work. To operate flexibly to ensure the effective operation of the group as a whole. To produce reports and statistics as required in respect of billing, mortgages, account actions and reconciliations. To use such reports and statistics for analysis and benchmarking, and to recommend and develop improvements in service. To respond to enquiries and complaints from councillors and homeowners as and when required. KNOWLEDGE: 1 Knowledge of the pertinent Landlord and Tenant Acts, Housing Acts, and associated Regulations and Directions, and how they relate to public sector leasehold management and service charges. Knowledge of the FTT & County court proceedings Part qualified with a recognised professional accounting body, or relevant knowledge of accountancy principles in relation to a variable service charge portfolio and with reference to mortgages, audit procedures and invoicing. Knowledge of basic housing management services Understanding of and commitment to; Equal Opportunities Policy, Health and Safety Policy, No Smoking Policy EXPERIENCE: Homeownership Billing and Mortgages Officer Experience of leasehold/freehold management for a portfolio of residential leasehold and freehold properties in a mixed tenure environment. Experience of a range of debtors' management systems and the use of computerised spreadsheets Experience of researching, compiling and presenting reports and procedures to a range of forums
About the role Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer The main function of this role is to improve the housing quality within Elmbridge Borough Council by working proactively and reactively working to improve housing standards across all tenures and reduce the number of empty properties in the borough. You will work under the supervision of the senior property standards and empty homes officer to investigate and resolve complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of caravan sites and take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Private Sector Housing team's computerised records systems. The main purpose of the role: Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer To improve the quality, safety and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge and meeting the Council's responsibilities under the Housing Acts and other legislation. To ensure best use of the housing stock by minimising the number of empty properties. To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice. Specific duties and responsibilities Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer To carry out proactive and programmed inspections of residential properties Investigate complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where necessary and appropriate, to initiate and prepare recommendations for enforcement action in line with council policies and procedures. Inspection, licensing and enforcement of houses of multiple occupation in line with council policies and procedures under supervision by the Senior Housing Standards Officer. Inspection, licensing and enforcement mobile home/ caravan sites in line with council policies and procedures. To lead on the promotion, identifying and monitoring of empty homes and bringing them back into use. Organising awareness of the empty property issues and any initiatives through appropriate promotional materials, publicity and education and proactively approaching the owners of empty properties and advising them on their options. To use the council's powers under the Renters Rights Act, to support the provision of well managed and maintained rented housing within the borough, working collaboratively with tenants, landlords, managing agents and colleagues across the council Undertake general environmental protection complaint work under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 where relating to statutory nuisances. To advise residents, owners and landlords on matters of disrepair, housing standards and, in general terms, on the procurement and funding of building works. Where statutory notices have been served, monitor compliance and take appropriate action in the event of failure to comply To provide all necessary information and evidence to facilitate legal proceedings and appear as a witness for the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals and enquiries, as directed. Maintain records and reports and provide such statistical information as may be required in relation to the duties attached to the post Represent the council at meetings with internal and external partners. Keep up to date with current legislation, regulations, guidance and technical developments. Qualifications and Education Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer Good standard of general education with examinations passed in English Language and Mathematics Educated to at least an HND/HNC level or equivalent in Environmental Health, Housing or a Construction related subject. Hold certificate of competence in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Have training in the investigatory powers introduced under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role. Experience of working as a Private Sector Housing Officer, Technical Officer in an Environmental Health Residential Team or working within an organisation dealing with Housing Standards and HMO Licensing related matters. Experience of surveying dwellings for defects and disrepair. Experience of undertaking responsive and programmed inspections of residential premises Experience of drafting statutory notices and enforcement papers in relation to housing conditions and failure to comply with notices or licensing conditions Experience of identifying empty properties and the range of powers and practices aimed at bringing them back into use
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
About the role Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer The main function of this role is to improve the housing quality within Elmbridge Borough Council by working proactively and reactively working to improve housing standards across all tenures and reduce the number of empty properties in the borough. You will work under the supervision of the senior property standards and empty homes officer to investigate and resolve complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of caravan sites and take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Private Sector Housing team's computerised records systems. The main purpose of the role: Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer To improve the quality, safety and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge and meeting the Council's responsibilities under the Housing Acts and other legislation. To ensure best use of the housing stock by minimising the number of empty properties. To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice. Specific duties and responsibilities Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer To carry out proactive and programmed inspections of residential properties Investigate complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where necessary and appropriate, to initiate and prepare recommendations for enforcement action in line with council policies and procedures. Inspection, licensing and enforcement of houses of multiple occupation in line with council policies and procedures under supervision by the Senior Housing Standards Officer. Inspection, licensing and enforcement mobile home/ caravan sites in line with council policies and procedures. To lead on the promotion, identifying and monitoring of empty homes and bringing them back into use. Organising awareness of the empty property issues and any initiatives through appropriate promotional materials, publicity and education and proactively approaching the owners of empty properties and advising them on their options. To use the council's powers under the Renters Rights Act, to support the provision of well managed and maintained rented housing within the borough, working collaboratively with tenants, landlords, managing agents and colleagues across the council Undertake general environmental protection complaint work under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 where relating to statutory nuisances. To advise residents, owners and landlords on matters of disrepair, housing standards and, in general terms, on the procurement and funding of building works. Where statutory notices have been served, monitor compliance and take appropriate action in the event of failure to comply To provide all necessary information and evidence to facilitate legal proceedings and appear as a witness for the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals and enquiries, as directed. Maintain records and reports and provide such statistical information as may be required in relation to the duties attached to the post Represent the council at meetings with internal and external partners. Keep up to date with current legislation, regulations, guidance and technical developments. Qualifications and Education Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer Good standard of general education with examinations passed in English Language and Mathematics Educated to at least an HND/HNC level or equivalent in Environmental Health, Housing or a Construction related subject. Hold certificate of competence in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Have training in the investigatory powers introduced under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role. Experience of working as a Private Sector Housing Officer, Technical Officer in an Environmental Health Residential Team or working within an organisation dealing with Housing Standards and HMO Licensing related matters. Experience of surveying dwellings for defects and disrepair. Experience of undertaking responsive and programmed inspections of residential premises Experience of drafting statutory notices and enforcement papers in relation to housing conditions and failure to comply with notices or licensing conditions Experience of identifying empty properties and the range of powers and practices aimed at bringing them back into use
HR Officer - Secondary school - Lewisham - September 2026 Location: Lewisham, South East London Salary: £18 - £20 per hour, paid weekly Monday to Friday - 8.30am until 4.30pm Are you a detail-oriented HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant educational setting? We are seeking a proactive and approachable HR Officer to join our team in Lewisham. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will be the backbone of our school's HR function. This is a fast-paced role where you will deliver a first-class service to our entire school community, ensuring that our staff are supported from their first day to their last. Key Responsibilities: Your remit will be broad and rewarding, covering the full employee lifecycle: Recruitment Excellence: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from drafting compelling adverts and calculating salaries to coordinating interview panels and managing the onboarding/induction of new starters. Safeguarding & Compliance: Take full ownership of the Single Central Record (SCR). You will ensure all DfE Safer Recruitment procedures are met, including DBS checks, right-to-work, and medical clearances. HR Administration: Act as the first point of contact for HR queries. You will draft contracts, manage maternity/paternity documentation, and maintain secure, GDPR-compliant staff files. Payroll & Data: Coordinate payroll processing and assist with statutory returns, including the School Workforce Census. Operational Support: Support the Cover Coordinator to ensure daily school operations run smoothly and assist with general school marketing and health and safety management. About You: To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience: Previous experience in HR administration, must have direct school experience Expertise: A solid understanding of Safer Recruitment and the ability to maintain a meticulous Single Central Record. Proficiency in MIS systems and complex ICT packages. Communication: A professional, approachable manner with the ability to build constructive relationships with staff and external agencies. Organisation: The ability to juggle competing priorities, from payroll deadlines to urgent recruitment needs, while maintaining absolute confidentiality. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety and wants to work within a school that values diversity and professional development. Working 41 weeks per year offers a fantastic work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy a significant portion of the school holidays. How to Apply: If you are ready to use your HR expertise to support our school's mission and ethos, we would love to hear from you. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
Jun 16, 2026
Seasonal
HR Officer - Secondary school - Lewisham - September 2026 Location: Lewisham, South East London Salary: £18 - £20 per hour, paid weekly Monday to Friday - 8.30am until 4.30pm Are you a detail-oriented HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant educational setting? We are seeking a proactive and approachable HR Officer to join our team in Lewisham. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will be the backbone of our school's HR function. This is a fast-paced role where you will deliver a first-class service to our entire school community, ensuring that our staff are supported from their first day to their last. Key Responsibilities: Your remit will be broad and rewarding, covering the full employee lifecycle: Recruitment Excellence: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from drafting compelling adverts and calculating salaries to coordinating interview panels and managing the onboarding/induction of new starters. Safeguarding & Compliance: Take full ownership of the Single Central Record (SCR). You will ensure all DfE Safer Recruitment procedures are met, including DBS checks, right-to-work, and medical clearances. HR Administration: Act as the first point of contact for HR queries. You will draft contracts, manage maternity/paternity documentation, and maintain secure, GDPR-compliant staff files. Payroll & Data: Coordinate payroll processing and assist with statutory returns, including the School Workforce Census. Operational Support: Support the Cover Coordinator to ensure daily school operations run smoothly and assist with general school marketing and health and safety management. About You: To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience: Previous experience in HR administration, must have direct school experience Expertise: A solid understanding of Safer Recruitment and the ability to maintain a meticulous Single Central Record. Proficiency in MIS systems and complex ICT packages. Communication: A professional, approachable manner with the ability to build constructive relationships with staff and external agencies. Organisation: The ability to juggle competing priorities, from payroll deadlines to urgent recruitment needs, while maintaining absolute confidentiality. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety and wants to work within a school that values diversity and professional development. Working 41 weeks per year offers a fantastic work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy a significant portion of the school holidays. How to Apply: If you are ready to use your HR expertise to support our school's mission and ethos, we would love to hear from you. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.