Interim Consultant - Housing Surveying Review, Market Research & Future Operating Model Outside IR35 4-month contract initially £500-£600 per day Mainly remote with occasional site visits We are seeking an experienced independent consultant to lead a comprehensive review of our Housing Surveying function. This assignment will shape the future operating model of the service, ensuring compliance, resilience, and forward-looking capability across surveying, project delivery, and regulatory requirements . About the Assignment You will undertake a full diagnostic assessment of the current service, benchmark against comparable local authorities, and provide a costed, evidence-based roadmap for service improvement. Your work will directly support strategic decision-making and future workforce planning. Key Objectives Review the current operating environment, service performance, and organisational structure. Assess compliance, risk, and operational effectiveness. Conduct market and peer benchmarking across at least six comparable councils. Recommend future workforce, technology, process, and operating model requirements. Produce a costed implementation and improvement plan. Scope of Work 1. Discovery & Diagnostics Analyse structures, workflows, documentation and 12-24 months of service data. Assess demand, productivity, capacity, and quality. Lead interviews/workshops with internal stakeholders and associated teams. 2. Compliance & Risk Review compliance against key regulations including the Building Safety Act, CDM 2015, fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical, and legionella requirements. Assess competence, QA processes, and risk controls. Identify gaps and provide mitigation recommendations. 3. Operating Model & Capacity Planning Evaluate workforce capacity, caseloads, skills and future demand pressures. Consider in-house, outsourced and hybrid delivery options. Provide a structured options appraisal. 4. Process, Quality & Performance Map and redesign processes to remove inefficiencies. Recommend performance metrics and a full KPI framework. Strengthen quality assurance and control mechanisms. 5. Technology & Data Review current systems, mobile tools, data quality, and integrations. Recommend improvements and future technology requirements. Provide data standards, templates and governance guidance. 6. Commercial & Financial Analysis Analyse current and demand-driven costs, inefficiencies, and value opportunities. Recommend commercial and contracting models. 7. Market & Peer Benchmarking Benchmark 6-10 councils on structure, compliance, productivity, technology, and workforce models. Research emerging sector roles, regulatory changes, salary benchmarks and digital innovation. 8. Future Planning Develop a future workforce strategy (3-5 years, with 10-year horizon). Provide a skills framework aligned to emerging building safety, disrepair, damp & mould and HHSRS changes. Produce a costed, prioritised roadmap for transformation. Consultant Requirements Proven expertise in organisational review, research, analysis and diagnostic assessments. Extensive knowledge of local authority housing , especially surveying, property safety, maintenance, and capital works. Professionally qualified surveyor with CIOB or RICS accreditation (essential). Strong judgement, problem-solving skills and experience leading challenging discussions with operational and senior stakeholders.
Mar 06, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Consultant - Housing Surveying Review, Market Research & Future Operating Model Outside IR35 4-month contract initially £500-£600 per day Mainly remote with occasional site visits We are seeking an experienced independent consultant to lead a comprehensive review of our Housing Surveying function. This assignment will shape the future operating model of the service, ensuring compliance, resilience, and forward-looking capability across surveying, project delivery, and regulatory requirements . About the Assignment You will undertake a full diagnostic assessment of the current service, benchmark against comparable local authorities, and provide a costed, evidence-based roadmap for service improvement. Your work will directly support strategic decision-making and future workforce planning. Key Objectives Review the current operating environment, service performance, and organisational structure. Assess compliance, risk, and operational effectiveness. Conduct market and peer benchmarking across at least six comparable councils. Recommend future workforce, technology, process, and operating model requirements. Produce a costed implementation and improvement plan. Scope of Work 1. Discovery & Diagnostics Analyse structures, workflows, documentation and 12-24 months of service data. Assess demand, productivity, capacity, and quality. Lead interviews/workshops with internal stakeholders and associated teams. 2. Compliance & Risk Review compliance against key regulations including the Building Safety Act, CDM 2015, fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical, and legionella requirements. Assess competence, QA processes, and risk controls. Identify gaps and provide mitigation recommendations. 3. Operating Model & Capacity Planning Evaluate workforce capacity, caseloads, skills and future demand pressures. Consider in-house, outsourced and hybrid delivery options. Provide a structured options appraisal. 4. Process, Quality & Performance Map and redesign processes to remove inefficiencies. Recommend performance metrics and a full KPI framework. Strengthen quality assurance and control mechanisms. 5. Technology & Data Review current systems, mobile tools, data quality, and integrations. Recommend improvements and future technology requirements. Provide data standards, templates and governance guidance. 6. Commercial & Financial Analysis Analyse current and demand-driven costs, inefficiencies, and value opportunities. Recommend commercial and contracting models. 7. Market & Peer Benchmarking Benchmark 6-10 councils on structure, compliance, productivity, technology, and workforce models. Research emerging sector roles, regulatory changes, salary benchmarks and digital innovation. 8. Future Planning Develop a future workforce strategy (3-5 years, with 10-year horizon). Provide a skills framework aligned to emerging building safety, disrepair, damp & mould and HHSRS changes. Produce a costed, prioritised roadmap for transformation. Consultant Requirements Proven expertise in organisational review, research, analysis and diagnostic assessments. Extensive knowledge of local authority housing , especially surveying, property safety, maintenance, and capital works. Professionally qualified surveyor with CIOB or RICS accreditation (essential). Strong judgement, problem-solving skills and experience leading challenging discussions with operational and senior stakeholders.
Senior Administrator / Bristol / Hybrid / 15.60 per hour Are you a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator with a passion for supporting dynamic teams and driving operational excellence? We're working with a leading organisation in the digital and technology space that's looking for a confident and detail-focused individual to join their Digital Solutions PMO team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting project governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination across a high-performing IT function. What You'll Be Doing PMO Support Prepare agendas and project packs for weekly Stage Gate Reviews. Manage the PMO mailbox, ensuring timely responses and resolutions. Coordinate onboarding for new starters in the Digital Solutions function. Support access and issue resolution for tools like Jira and SharePoint. Take meeting notes, track actions, and follow up across the team. Ad Hoc & Financial Tasks Raise and track Purchase Requisitions; liaise with procurement and finance. Assist Project Managers in tracking financial commitments. Support audit preparation and quarterly risk reviews. Promote consistent use of templates, tools, and documentation standards. Stakeholder Engagement Provide general support to the PMO Lead, including presentation prep. Act as a central coordination point between the PMO and wider teams. Build strong working relationships across Business Management, Delivery Integration, and project delivery teams. What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience as a Senior Administrator supporting diverse teams. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication. Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. Desirable Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience using SAP and Jira. This is a 6 month Temporary Contract with the potential to extend PRESENT Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Oct 06, 2025
Seasonal
Senior Administrator / Bristol / Hybrid / 15.60 per hour Are you a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator with a passion for supporting dynamic teams and driving operational excellence? We're working with a leading organisation in the digital and technology space that's looking for a confident and detail-focused individual to join their Digital Solutions PMO team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting project governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination across a high-performing IT function. What You'll Be Doing PMO Support Prepare agendas and project packs for weekly Stage Gate Reviews. Manage the PMO mailbox, ensuring timely responses and resolutions. Coordinate onboarding for new starters in the Digital Solutions function. Support access and issue resolution for tools like Jira and SharePoint. Take meeting notes, track actions, and follow up across the team. Ad Hoc & Financial Tasks Raise and track Purchase Requisitions; liaise with procurement and finance. Assist Project Managers in tracking financial commitments. Support audit preparation and quarterly risk reviews. Promote consistent use of templates, tools, and documentation standards. Stakeholder Engagement Provide general support to the PMO Lead, including presentation prep. Act as a central coordination point between the PMO and wider teams. Build strong working relationships across Business Management, Delivery Integration, and project delivery teams. What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience as a Senior Administrator supporting diverse teams. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication. Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. Desirable Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience using SAP and Jira. This is a 6 month Temporary Contract with the potential to extend PRESENT Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Senior Administrator / Bristol / Hybrid / 15.60 per hour Are you a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator with a passion for supporting dynamic teams and driving operational excellence? We're working with a leading organisation in the digital and technology space that's looking for a confident and detail-focused individual to join their Digital Solutions PMO team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting project governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination across a high-performing IT function. What You'll Be Doing PMO Support Prepare agendas and project packs for weekly Stage Gate Reviews. Manage the PMO mailbox, ensuring timely responses and resolutions. Coordinate onboarding for new starters in the Digital Solutions function. Support access and issue resolution for tools like Jira and SharePoint. Take meeting notes, track actions, and follow up across the team. Ad Hoc & Financial Tasks Raise and track Purchase Requisitions; liaise with procurement and finance. Assist Project Managers in tracking financial commitments. Support audit preparation and quarterly risk reviews. Promote consistent use of templates, tools, and documentation standards. Stakeholder Engagement Provide general support to the PMO Lead, including presentation prep. Act as a central coordination point between the PMO and wider teams. Build strong working relationships across Business Management, Delivery Integration, and project delivery teams. What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience as a Senior Administrator supporting diverse teams. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication. Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. Desirable Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience using SAP and Jira. This is a 6 month Temporary Contract with the potential to extend PRESENT Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Oct 06, 2025
Seasonal
Senior Administrator / Bristol / Hybrid / 15.60 per hour Are you a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator with a passion for supporting dynamic teams and driving operational excellence? We're working with a leading organisation in the digital and technology space that's looking for a confident and detail-focused individual to join their Digital Solutions PMO team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting project governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination across a high-performing IT function. What You'll Be Doing PMO Support Prepare agendas and project packs for weekly Stage Gate Reviews. Manage the PMO mailbox, ensuring timely responses and resolutions. Coordinate onboarding for new starters in the Digital Solutions function. Support access and issue resolution for tools like Jira and SharePoint. Take meeting notes, track actions, and follow up across the team. Ad Hoc & Financial Tasks Raise and track Purchase Requisitions; liaise with procurement and finance. Assist Project Managers in tracking financial commitments. Support audit preparation and quarterly risk reviews. Promote consistent use of templates, tools, and documentation standards. Stakeholder Engagement Provide general support to the PMO Lead, including presentation prep. Act as a central coordination point between the PMO and wider teams. Build strong working relationships across Business Management, Delivery Integration, and project delivery teams. What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience as a Senior Administrator supporting diverse teams. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication. Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. Desirable Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience using SAP and Jira. This is a 6 month Temporary Contract with the potential to extend PRESENT Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
