http://www.uktemps.co.uk UK Temps RSS Feed for Public Sector en http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5791 Badenoch & Clark have a short term opportunity for a Senior Housing Officer to take on a supervisory role for one of our East Kent-based clients. You will be responsible for motivating and managing a team of Housing Officers, ensuring a fully comprehensive, high quality and consistent housing management service is provided across the patch. The successful candidate must be able to form effective working relationships with both internal and external partners. If you are a good communicator and have the relevant housing management background, please apply online now for consideration. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5778 Our east london based client is looking for a markets and street trading inspector to work in its enforcement department. Successful candidate will be steady and trustworthy. Experience of presenting case files in Court would be particularly helpful. Client feels the best candidate would be a recently retired metropolitan Police Sgt. Someone who is used to working shifts, supervising paperwork and instigating process in a politically sensitive and sensible way. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5770 Our client, a not-for-profit organisation based near Waterloo is looking to recruit a temporary HR Advisor/Business Partner to work with them during a period of restructure and organisational change. Your role will be to work alongside another HR Advisor/HRBP looking after a client group of approximately 200 employees each. Reporting directly into the HR Director, your role will be to support and guide the internal client group in a generalist capacity but with a focus on ER and Diversity. Key requirements for this role include: * Graduate Calibre, CIPD qualified. * Specialist knowledge of employee relations and diversity as it affects the UK. * First class communication skills with strong influencing and networking skills. * Flexible and focused on deliverables, and the ability to work in a changing environment. * Resilience and able to multi-task. Demonstrate a consistent ability and drive to achieve agreed targets, overcoming obstacles to success. * Ability to challenge perceptions while influencing and building strong relationships organisation wide. * Knowledge of employment law and practice including recruitment, leadership and skills development, performance management. * Responds positively to a team ethos and can also, as circumstances dictate, be self reliant and independent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation whereby the focus is for continual improvement business wide and where you will be challenged in your HR position. Following the restructure, there may be an opportunity for this post to become permanent. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5766 Our London based client is looking for a Head of Sustainability officer to work in its environmental department. Salary: PO7 £45,000 to £47,652 including LW Principle Accountabilities To take the lead in identifying suitable sustainability projects across the Council and assist in the preparation, co-ordination, research, implementation and monitoring of these projects. To monitor and regularly report on the Councils progress with regard to the Sustainability and Climate Change and ensure work is being carried out to ensure that all targets are met. Act as member of the Public Realm Division's management team and participate in the development of the Division's/Directorate's plans, policies and strategies. Represent the service or Directorate in corporate forums and lead corporate initiatives and strategic development. Lead the Unit's business planning processes, and preparation of all related business and service plans, linked into the Directorate's own plans and the Council's corporate plans and policies. Lead the operation of the Unit and the delivery of plans through a performance management based approach, framed around the Council and Directorate's key priorities and "drivers". The development of appropriate contracts, specifications, commissioning processes and contract management frameworks to reflect both best practice and best value. The development of education policy and strategies (linking across the Council) to underpin and complement the above, and promote appropriate social behaviours and outcomes on relevant issues, reducing the need for enforcement activity. Development of lateral solutions and new initiatives, particularly cross-boundary and partnership-based, to improve service delivery and outcomes. Initiate and participate in joined-up working on broad based issues with other Divisions and Directorates. Develop a culture which can achieve results through cross boundary working for the benefit of customers by working with other service providers in the Directorate, other colleagues in the Council, and with appropriate agencies and stakeholders. Develop broadly based, inclusive stakeholder involvement in the planning, delivery mechanisms and evaluation of services. Representation of the Council with a wide range of external bodies at a strategic level, e.g. ALG; Audit Commission. Attendance and presentations at Committees, political briefings, National Conferences and other public meetings/groups. Develop and conduct appropriate high-level relationships with key stakeholders, leading Members and senior representatives of external agents and bodies. Management of the Unit's finances within all aspects of the corporate framework (i.e. performance management, human resources, financial regulations, legal, health and safety, statutory, equal opportunities, and Standing Orders); Build a teamwork ethos which achieves: flexible and dynamic working; vigorous championing of the customer cause; supportive working amongst colleagues and partners; working in an approachable way which is transparent, open and honest to customers and partners alike. Seek to evaluate personal performance in a constructively critical manner in order to maximise skills and competencies Lead responsibility for maximising the performance of staff and to develop positive, enabling, accessible and mentoring role, identifying personal and career development needs. Be a keen advocate of the Council's and the Directorate's programme for change, making a substantial personal and measurable contribution. Model the attitudes and behaviours expected from senior staff within the Council in its change management programme, and as set out in the Code of Conduct. Develop a positive and pro-active relationship with Members. Be accountable to the Divisional Director of Public Realm for achieving strategic outcome targets. Ensuring that the Council's policy on equal opportunities and managing diversity is fully integrated into work practices and service delivery across the directorate. Ensuring that the provisions of Health and Safety at work are fully implemented in all working practices. To develop robust sustainability policy, strategies and action plans that reflect the wider waste strategies and the authority's service aims and objectives. To provide ideas and responses to all requests in service developments or legislative change based on the experience of the unit and the authority's changing service needs. To actively promote and uphold the Council's Code of Conduct, FRESH Values, Priorities and customer service standards. To take responsibility, relevant to the post, for ensuring that Council statutes and government legislation is upheld. This includes, amongst others; Management Compliance Charter, Environmental Policy, Data Protection Act, Race Equality Action Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Recycling. To take responsibility, appropriate to the post for tackling racism and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5765 Badenoch & Clark have a great part time, long-term opportunity to carry out a specialist rent arrears role for one of our Surrey-based clients. The client is looking for someone to work 2 days a week, who is well-versed in the rent arrears process, managing it up to court level when necessary and being aware of any relevant legal proceedings and DIY possessions. The successful candidate will be supporting the housing team and providing a comprehensive service to residents with the aim of reducing customer debt, including taking recovering action and negotiating payment plans. If you are available and interested in this position and possess the relevant skill-set, please apply online now for consideration. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5759 A Finance Officer is required for a new and challenging role in a local government setting. They are needed to provide a high quality and efficient service to the Directorate. This includes preparation and processing of financial information and advising on financial matters for the organisation. Candidate Profile § Administrative experience in a finance or accountancy environment § Experience of extracting information from accounting systems § Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques § Experience of supervising staff § Good IT skills § Good written and verbal communication skills § Able to carry out figure work accurately § Organisational skills § Able to complete tasks within deadlines § Able to provide advice on financial procedures § Good report writing skills § Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team § May be required to work outside normal working day on occasions SAP experience and the ability to learn quickly is essential. Applicants must also have the ability to provide low level financial advice in face to face meetings with clients. Good excel skills are desirable and local government experience is preferred. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5757 Are you an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer? Do you have recent Local Government Experience? Have you got a strong understanding of Environmental issues and enforcement ? If so you could be an ideal candidate for our South East London based client who seek an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer to join their expanding team. You will work under the direction of the Environmental Enforcement & Street Trading department. This will be a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre individual to further their experience in the Public Sector enforcement . Your day-to-day duties will include: •Identifying and investigating cases of fly tipping and effectively dealing with breaches of legislation through fixed penalty notices and legal action •Patrolling and inspecting the borough's highway with an overall objective of improving the streetscape •Inspecting abandoned and untaxed vehicles and liaising with the Nuisance Vehicle Officer regarding removal of such vehicles •Instigating legal proceedings relating to breaches of all environmental and highway related legislation such as The Environmental Protection Act 1990, Refuse Disposal Amenity Act 1972, Highways Act 1980 and The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 •Preparation of paperwork for legal proceedings •Delivering graffiti removal authority letters to residential and business premises and estimating graffiti removal charges •Promoting the annual graffiti removal agreement and fee with businesses To be considered for this position you must have the following experience: •Environmental regulation and enforcement, within a local authority •Abandoned vehicle related legislation •Dealing with conflict •Knowledge and understanding of enviro-crime related legislation •Accurately completing clear and concise reports and correspondence •Sound English and Mathematical skills •Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft applications You will also be: •Availability for early morning, evening and weekend work •Willing to work in all weather conditions •Physically fit and able to walk up to 4 miles per day •Fully licensed and able to drive your own vehicle for work - casual user mileage allowance paid If you have proven experience of the above, together with a flexible approach and the ability to deal effectively with problems then apply Online now for this fantastic opportunity. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5755 Are you an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer? Do you have recent Local Government Experience? Have you got a strong understanding of Environmental issues and enforcement ? If so you could be an ideal candidate for our North East London based client who seek an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer to join their expanding team. This will be a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre individual to further their experience in the Public Sector enforcement . Your day-to-day duties will include: •Identifying and investigating cases of fly tipping and effectively dealing with breaches of legislation through fixed penalty notices and legal action •Patrolling and inspecting the borough's highway with an overall objective of improving the streetscape •Inspecting abandoned and untaxed vehicles and liaising with the Nuisance Vehicle Officer regarding removal of such vehicles •Instigating legal proceedings relating to breaches of all environmental and highway related legislation such as The Environmental Protection Act 1990, Refuse Disposal Amenity Act 1972, Highways Act 1980 and The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 •Preparation of paperwork for legal proceedings •Delivering graffiti removal authority letters to residential and business premises and estimating graffiti removal charges •Promoting the annual graffiti removal agreement and fee with businesses To be considered for this position you must have the following experience: •Environmental regulation and enforcement, within a local authority •Abandoned vehicle related legislation •Dealing with conflict •Knowledge and understanding of enviro-crime related legislation •Accurately completing clear and concise reports and correspondence •Sound English and Mathematical skills •Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft applications You will also be: •Availability for early morning, evening and weekend work •Willing to work in all weather conditions •Physically fit and able to walk up to 4 miles per day •Fully licensed and able to drive your own vehicle for work - casual user mileage allowance paid If you have proven experience of the above, together with a flexible approach and the ability to deal effectively with problems then apply Online now for this fantastic opportunity. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5751 My client, a market leading Housing Association based in South London is seeking to employ a Housing Officer (Tenancy biased) for a 6 month fixed term contract. Salary £27,870 + Car Allowance £1,200 both pro-rata. Main duties will be to provide a high quality, customer focused housing management service to the tenants and to ensure that the overall management of the Associations stock meets the objectives set. Interviews will be held on 1st & 2nd of September with the successful candidate starting immediately (subject to references) To apply for this position, please contact Marcus May @ Synergy on 0207 556 9354 For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5731 An Immediate Start for 2 Floating Support Workers - Elderly Badenoch & Clark is looking to recruit 2 Floating Support Workers dealing with the elderly for Temporary to Permanent positions based in Hampshire and Sussex. Our client is an industry leading Housing Association who require 2 dedicated candidates to provide day to day supported and care for elderly people within scheme environment. The main responsibilities are to: •Develop Support Plans and carry out Risk Assessments. •Ensure the Scheme is cleaned on a regular basis and report any Health and Safety issues. •Promote independent living. •A valid CRB check within the last year and a car driver is essential. This position offers: •26 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays. •Excellent training program and opportunities to promote internally. •Company Bonus Scheme. •Standard 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. •Paid expenses. If you are an excellent communicator with a minimum of 2 years recent experience supporting elderly residents, able to work in a team and want to make a real difference to vulnerable people please apply now for immediate consideration. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5711 Internal Auditor 3 -6 Month contract (Edinburgh) Salary NEG Badenoch & Clark currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Auditor to join their client in a busy Public Sector organisation based in central Edinburgh. Key responsibilities: Monitor the progress of each audit against the days allocated and suggest proposals for corrective action, where necessary, to be agreed with the Principal Internal Auditor or Chief Internal Auditor Prepare a draft internal audit report for each assignment undertaken giving a formal opinion on the area reviewed and which also provides a written record of points arising and associated recommendations to improve performance and/or control Ensure any outstanding management responses to draft internal audit reports are followed up Support the work of your colleagues in the Internal Audit Department. Experience within Public Sector internal audit is desirable but not essential To submit your application in strict confidence, please apply by sending your CV to agnes.butler@badenochandclark.com. Alternatively for a confidential discussion about this role or other career opportunities, please contact Agnes Butler in our Edinburgh office on 0131 225 3130 Badenoch & Clark, an MPS Group International company specialise in providing temporary, contract, interim and permanent recruitment solutions for Social Housing, Accountancy and Finance and Audit from our Edinburgh office. We recruit into the Public and Not for Profit Sectors, Commerce and Industry and Financial Services throughout Scotland. Established in 1980 we have grown into a network of 19 offices across the UK and Europe Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5699 HOUSING OPTIONS OFFICER ASHFIELD My client has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Options Officer in Ashfield. You will expected to provide an efficient and effective housing advice and homelessness service. Key Responsibilities; Interviewing families/individuals who are threatened with homelessness and providing housing options and advice. Where necessary, investigating thoroughly the cause of applicant's homelessness in accordance with the Homelessness Act 2002. Working closely with other sections, departments, statutory bodies, voluntary organisations, other agencies, solicitors, private landlords etc. Being capable of a high level of personal communication with staff in other departments, customers, and statutory and voluntary agencies. Determining whether applicants require temporary accommodation and making arrangements for this with the temporary accommodation officer. Essential requirements; You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle during working hours. You will be required to participate in the out of hours duty roster with the other Officers. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please call Claire Jablonski 0113 3884 200 to email your CV or apply on line in the strictest of confidence. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5697 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION OFFICER ASHFIELD An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Homelessness Prevention Officer in Ashfield. Your role will be to prepare and implement a comprehensive strategy for dealing with homelessness prevention. You will work with and advise clients who are likely to become homeless and who are threatened with homelessness so to prevent homelessness occurring. You will be working with private sector landlords, the voluntary sector and statutory agencies. Key responsibilities include; Developing, in partnership with other agencies a long-term strategy aimed at preventing homelessness. Building a profile of situations where early intervention can be taken and recommending responses. Ensuring the prevention of homelessness is accepted as a priority within the strategy section as a whole. Developing practical responses to prevent homelessness in the area. Essential Requirements; An excellent understanding of homelessness issues together with the 2002 act. A full UK driving licence and access to transport. If you are interested in this exciting role please contact Claire Jablonski 0113 3884 200 to email your CV or apply on line in the strictest of confidence. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5692 Our client a progressive and dynamic Housing Organisation are recruiting for an Investment Manager within the Greater Manchester region. · Manage and lead procurement and delivery of investment and development programmes · Manage staff and contractors · Maximise performance deliver continuous improvement · Implement strategic capital improvement project · Ideally CIOB or RICS accredited (or construction related qualification) · Relevant Public Sector experience Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5663 NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE My client has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Services Co-ordinator in Newcastle. Your role will be to provide support to a team of Housing Officers, dealing with general customer enquiries which include applications for housing and accommodation, rent accounts, repair requests, repair logging and service standards. You will provide front line customer services and general support to the Housing officers. Key Responsibilities include; Providing a welcoming reception and telephone service to all customers. Responding to enquiries. Maintaining Office Records and assisting with commencing and terminating tenancies. Keeping a record of rent payments, service charges and other payments by customers. Carrying out low level rent arrears recovery work under supervision. Essential requirement - hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Claire Jablonski 0113 3884 200 to email your CV or apply on line in the strictest of confidence. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5656 Our client a progressive and dynamic Housing Organisation are recruiting for an Investment Manager within the Greater Manchester region. · Manage and lead procurement and delivery of investment and development programmes · Manage staff and contractors · Maximise performance deliver continuous improvement · Implement strategic capital improvement project · Ideally CIOB or RICS accredited (or construction related qualification) · Relevant Public Sector experience Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5652 Housing Assistant Location - Scunthorpe Duration - upto 3 months 21 hours per week over 5 days My client has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Assistant to work within a busy housing office based in Scunthorpe. My client is managing 151 properties within the hospital campus. Your duties will be as follows; To be the point of contact for all general customer enquiries relating to applications for housing and accommodation, rent accounts, repairs requests, repair logging, service standards and providing front line customer service and support to the housing officer. Excellent customer service is the key to this role. You will be expected to provide an efficient and welcoming reception and telephone service to all customers Respond efficiently to enquiries Maintain office records Recording payments of rent, service charges and other payments made by customers To carry out low level rent arrears and recovery work under supervision Assist with the letting of available accommodation Report repairs and liaise with contractors and customers Additional requirements - Access to your own car will be an advantage For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Alex Whisker on 0113 388 4204. Or apply on-line in the strictest of confidence. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5631 Experienced in-house Recruitment Officer required for public sector organisation based in Manchester. The organisation has gone through a large period of change, and as a result is in the middle of a large recruitment drive. They currently have an urgent need for an experienced Recruitment Officer to join their busy Recruitment team handling a large number of specialist and diverse roles. Working with the Recruitment Managers to co-ordinate the full recruitment process, main responsibilities will be scheduling recruitment campaigns; placing adverts; short-listing and conducting interviews; preparation of any practical interview exercises and delivering advice and support to line managers You MUST have experience of working in a recruitment function within the public sector with an excellent understanding of employment law and HR practices. Holding a CIPD qualification or a relevant qualification and you will also have a good team working ethic. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5626 We are looking for experienced employment lawyers to be placed in a London local Authority. The candidate will be required to: Have conduct of employment tribunal and other litigation involving employment issues. Advise clients on general employment matters and policy. Attend meetings to provide support on emerging issues. Have good standards of client care Take over an existing caseload Have experience of employment law issues in the public sector. This borough (like most of the London Local Authorities) is committed to flexible working, ensuring a good work-life balance for all workers. The placement will be for 3 months but will possibly be ongoing. £20+ an hour. You will also be entitled to 24 days of paid holiday. If you are interested in applying for this role or others like it, please send your CV to us now! Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=5625 Planning Lawyers for London Local Authorities We have recently had great success placing foreign qualified planning lawyers in Local Government. All of our clients have offices within easy access of public transport - you could be placed at a central London Borough within walking distance to London's great sights! Placement can be short term or ongoing - ideal for those on working holiday or ancestry visas. You will be expected to: Have conduct of the Councils complex and important planning and highways matters Advise on and drafting complex planning appeals and related litigation Act as an advocate Advise planning committees Provide planning policy advice. Carry out general environmental work and Judicial review work. Experience required: Excellent knowledge of planning and highways law Knowledge of general law relating to local authorities and councillors. £19 - 26 an hour. Rates vary depending on experience. Send your CV to us now to apply - and get started with your move to London! Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.