An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookings & Emergency Accommodation Officer to join the Bookings and Emergency Accommodation Team on a secondment basis. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that statutory housing duties are met through the effective placement of homeless applicants into emergency and temporary accommodation. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing allocations, and property suitability, alongside experience in managing accommodation placements and liaising with service users and providers. Key Responsibilities: Assess the accommodation needs of homeless applicants and arrange bookings into suitable emergency, temporary, and permanent accommodation. Ensure all placements comply with statutory guidance and council procedures, including suitability assessments and record-keeping. Manage a caseload of clients in bed & breakfast accommodation, liaising with homelessness assessment officers to support timely case progression. Conduct inspections and on-site surgeries at designated hotels to verify property standards and ensure compliance with licensing conditions. Monitor rent payments, assist with income recovery, and liaise with Housing Benefit and DWP to address arrears and benefit delays. Support vulnerable clients during their transition into self-contained accommodation, arranging removals, documentation, and accompanied viewings. Respond to concerns including safeguarding, anti-social behaviour, and harassment, ensuring cases are escalated or referred as appropriate. Maintain accurate data on housing systems, ensure compliance with data protection policies, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience working within homelessness services, housing options, or temporary accommodation placements. Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996 Parts VI & VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). Understanding of landlord and tenant law, welfare benefits, safeguarding legislation, and housing benefit systems. Demonstrated ability to work in a high-pressure environment managing sensitive and complex cases. Ability to carry out property inspections, liaise with landlords and service users, and manage rent accounts. Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills. Confident using housing management and document workflow systems. Flexible to attend site visits and occasional evening work when required. If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.
Sep 02, 2025
Seasonal
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bookings & Emergency Accommodation Officer to join the Bookings and Emergency Accommodation Team on a secondment basis. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that statutory housing duties are met through the effective placement of homeless applicants into emergency and temporary accommodation. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing allocations, and property suitability, alongside experience in managing accommodation placements and liaising with service users and providers. Key Responsibilities: Assess the accommodation needs of homeless applicants and arrange bookings into suitable emergency, temporary, and permanent accommodation. Ensure all placements comply with statutory guidance and council procedures, including suitability assessments and record-keeping. Manage a caseload of clients in bed & breakfast accommodation, liaising with homelessness assessment officers to support timely case progression. Conduct inspections and on-site surgeries at designated hotels to verify property standards and ensure compliance with licensing conditions. Monitor rent payments, assist with income recovery, and liaise with Housing Benefit and DWP to address arrears and benefit delays. Support vulnerable clients during their transition into self-contained accommodation, arranging removals, documentation, and accompanied viewings. Respond to concerns including safeguarding, anti-social behaviour, and harassment, ensuring cases are escalated or referred as appropriate. Maintain accurate data on housing systems, ensure compliance with data protection policies, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience working within homelessness services, housing options, or temporary accommodation placements. Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996 Parts VI & VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). Understanding of landlord and tenant law, welfare benefits, safeguarding legislation, and housing benefit systems. Demonstrated ability to work in a high-pressure environment managing sensitive and complex cases. Ability to carry out property inspections, liaise with landlords and service users, and manage rent accounts. Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills. Confident using housing management and document workflow systems. Flexible to attend site visits and occasional evening work when required. If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.
Litigation Lawyer Permanent Contract 50,646 - 55,710 London Borough Council Hybrid Working Arrangement Our client is seeking a Litigation Lawyers to join their for dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Legal Team. The role We are looking an experienced Litigation Lawyers to undertake a varied caseload of legal work. The role will report to and be directed and supervised by a Senior Lawyer. Depending on the requirement of the relevant Senior Lawyer, you will undertake litigation and prosecution work as necessary. The post holder will be expected to handle under supervision and direction of the Senior Lawyer, a varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters, and judicial review cases. You will be required to advise, conduct negotiations, undertake drafting and attend meetings relevant to the role. You may also be required to advise Members and Officers, and will undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate, specifically civil and criminal matters. You may occasionally attend Licensing Committees, and advise Members and Officers in relation to these. Candidates must have experience in at least 3 of the following 7 areas: Homelessness Prosecutions Licensing Judicial Review Education Litigation No recourse to public funds Although an understanding of, and familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage, we would consider any applicant with a private practice background wanting to transfer their skills into the public sector. In return, we'll offer excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that include : Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks Location The successful Litigation Lawyer is required to attend the office at least 2 days per week at a minimum. If interested please get in touch with Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office to discuss. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Litigation Lawyer Permanent Contract 50,646 - 55,710 London Borough Council Hybrid Working Arrangement Our client is seeking a Litigation Lawyers to join their for dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Legal Team. The role We are looking an experienced Litigation Lawyers to undertake a varied caseload of legal work. The role will report to and be directed and supervised by a Senior Lawyer. Depending on the requirement of the relevant Senior Lawyer, you will undertake litigation and prosecution work as necessary. The post holder will be expected to handle under supervision and direction of the Senior Lawyer, a varied caseload of criminal and civil litigation matters, and judicial review cases. You will be required to advise, conduct negotiations, undertake drafting and attend meetings relevant to the role. You may also be required to advise Members and Officers, and will undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate, specifically civil and criminal matters. You may occasionally attend Licensing Committees, and advise Members and Officers in relation to these. Candidates must have experience in at least 3 of the following 7 areas: Homelessness Prosecutions Licensing Judicial Review Education Litigation No recourse to public funds Although an understanding of, and familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage, we would consider any applicant with a private practice background wanting to transfer their skills into the public sector. In return, we'll offer excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that include : Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks Location The successful Litigation Lawyer is required to attend the office at least 2 days per week at a minimum. If interested please get in touch with Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office to discuss. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
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Environmental Health Technical Officer Welwyn Garden City - Hybrid working We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Technical Officer to join our busy Environmental Protection Team for a contract. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in protecting public health and the environment. Details Job Title: Environmental Health Technical Officer Hourly Rate: £17.85 - £21.38 Contract Length: 12 weeks Hours: 37 per week, full time Location: Office-based 3 days a week (training in-office required), with hybrid working available Key Requirements Ability to manage a varied caseload and gather evidence for issues including: Noise and statutory nuisance Filthy, verminous, or severely hoarded premises Rubbish and accumulations Dark smoke and trade waste bonfires Defective drainage Planning and licensing consultations (desirable) Experience enforcing legislation, including: Environmental Protection Act 1990 Public Health Act 1936 Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 Clean Air Act 1993 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Building Act 1984 Proven ability in serving legal notices, conducting works in default, obtaining warrants, and pursuing prosecutions. Skilled in supporting Environmental Health Officers with complex, high-risk investigations. Proficiency with Microsoft applications. Special Conditions Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a suitably insured vehicle. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Environmental Health Technical Officer Welwyn Garden City - Hybrid working We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Technical Officer to join our busy Environmental Protection Team for a contract. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in protecting public health and the environment. Details Job Title: Environmental Health Technical Officer Hourly Rate: £17.85 - £21.38 Contract Length: 12 weeks Hours: 37 per week, full time Location: Office-based 3 days a week (training in-office required), with hybrid working available Key Requirements Ability to manage a varied caseload and gather evidence for issues including: Noise and statutory nuisance Filthy, verminous, or severely hoarded premises Rubbish and accumulations Dark smoke and trade waste bonfires Defective drainage Planning and licensing consultations (desirable) Experience enforcing legislation, including: Environmental Protection Act 1990 Public Health Act 1936 Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 Clean Air Act 1993 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Building Act 1984 Proven ability in serving legal notices, conducting works in default, obtaining warrants, and pursuing prosecutions. Skilled in supporting Environmental Health Officers with complex, high-risk investigations. Proficiency with Microsoft applications. Special Conditions Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a suitably insured vehicle. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Protection Officer to join the Community Safety, Enforcement and Business Regulation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining our borough's environmental standards, making Hackney a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable place to live and work. As a key member of our team, you will be at the forefront of preventing and resolving pollution-related issues, with a particular focus on noise nuisance. You'll work collaboratively across council departments and with external partners to assess planning applications, construction projects, and licensing applications, ensuring a better quality of life for our residents and visitors. Your Role and Key Responsibilities Your work will be varied and impactful. Day-to-day, you will: Investigate statutory nuisance complaints from commercial properties, including issues of noise, light, odour, and dust. Consult on planning applications, providing expert advice on noise, vibration, artificial lighting, and odour. Process Section 61 (prior consent) applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for construction noise. Take enforcement action where necessary, from serving notices to preparing prosecution reports. Consult on licensing applications to prevent public nuisance and represent the service at Licensing Sub-Committee hearings. Prepare robust litigation cases and attend court to provide evidence in chief for prosecutions and appeals. Perform objective noise measurements and provide high-level technical acoustic advice to acousticians, planners, and other agencies. About You We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable officer who can handle complex cases and difficult problems with innovative solutions. This is a career-graded post, and we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience. To be successful, you will need: Excellent verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to explain complex legislation and technical information clearly to a diverse audience. Experience working as an enforcement officer in an environmental protection or environmental health setting. The ability to lead projects, manage a complex caseload, and work effectively within a team. Qualifications and Experience: For PO1-PO2 Level: You should have 1-3 years of professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance investigations, including consulting on Planning and Licensing applications. For the PO2 level, an IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement is required (or a willingness to obtain it within 9 months). For PO3 Level: You will hold an IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field. For PO4 Level: You will have an accredited academic qualification (e.g., MSc/BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent) and/or an MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics, alongside extensive professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance enforcement. Why Choose Hackney? We offer a work environment that is supportive, challenging and focused on professional development. You will be expected to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service. If you are ready to use your specialist skills to make a tangible difference in a vibrant London borough, we encourage you to apply. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Protection Officer to join the Community Safety, Enforcement and Business Regulation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining our borough's environmental standards, making Hackney a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable place to live and work. As a key member of our team, you will be at the forefront of preventing and resolving pollution-related issues, with a particular focus on noise nuisance. You'll work collaboratively across council departments and with external partners to assess planning applications, construction projects, and licensing applications, ensuring a better quality of life for our residents and visitors. Your Role and Key Responsibilities Your work will be varied and impactful. Day-to-day, you will: Investigate statutory nuisance complaints from commercial properties, including issues of noise, light, odour, and dust. Consult on planning applications, providing expert advice on noise, vibration, artificial lighting, and odour. Process Section 61 (prior consent) applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for construction noise. Take enforcement action where necessary, from serving notices to preparing prosecution reports. Consult on licensing applications to prevent public nuisance and represent the service at Licensing Sub-Committee hearings. Prepare robust litigation cases and attend court to provide evidence in chief for prosecutions and appeals. Perform objective noise measurements and provide high-level technical acoustic advice to acousticians, planners, and other agencies. About You We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable officer who can handle complex cases and difficult problems with innovative solutions. This is a career-graded post, and we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience. To be successful, you will need: Excellent verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to explain complex legislation and technical information clearly to a diverse audience. Experience working as an enforcement officer in an environmental protection or environmental health setting. The ability to lead projects, manage a complex caseload, and work effectively within a team. Qualifications and Experience: For PO1-PO2 Level: You should have 1-3 years of professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance investigations, including consulting on Planning and Licensing applications. For the PO2 level, an IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement is required (or a willingness to obtain it within 9 months). For PO3 Level: You will hold an IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field. For PO4 Level: You will have an accredited academic qualification (e.g., MSc/BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent) and/or an MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics, alongside extensive professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance enforcement. Why Choose Hackney? We offer a work environment that is supportive, challenging and focused on professional development. You will be expected to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service. If you are ready to use your specialist skills to make a tangible difference in a vibrant London borough, we encourage you to apply. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We're working with a local authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Licensing Officer for a 6-month contract to support a busy licensing team. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and administrative support to senior team members. Assist with enforcement and advisory duties, including site visits and inspections. Act as a first point of contact for customers, offering specialist licensing advice. Interpret and research legislation and case law to support decision-making and complaint resolution. Manage and process applications for new and renewed licences, permits, and registrations. Maintain and update public registers, and issue licences in accordance with statutory requirements. Deliver excellent customer service while representing the licensing authority and its partners. Essential Knowledge: Licensing Act 2003 Gambling Act 2005 Hackney Carriage & Private Hire legislation Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Other relevant licensing legislation Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
We're working with a local authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Licensing Officer for a 6-month contract to support a busy licensing team. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and administrative support to senior team members. Assist with enforcement and advisory duties, including site visits and inspections. Act as a first point of contact for customers, offering specialist licensing advice. Interpret and research legislation and case law to support decision-making and complaint resolution. Manage and process applications for new and renewed licences, permits, and registrations. Maintain and update public registers, and issue licences in accordance with statutory requirements. Deliver excellent customer service while representing the licensing authority and its partners. Essential Knowledge: Licensing Act 2003 Gambling Act 2005 Hackney Carriage & Private Hire legislation Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Other relevant licensing legislation Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Systems Development Officer £32,597 - £36,363 Full Time - 37 hours per week Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role As our Systems Development Officer you'll be part of dedicated team within IT and Digital Services, leading and supporting a host of system-based projects while utilising your project, business, analytical and technical skills. Working closely with colleagues, system owners, users and other stakeholders, you'll bring your skills to the development, implementation, deployment, and support of the team, service areas, and wider council. You'll be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of various organisational systems to support efficient business operations and strategic objectives. You'll be collaborating with internal stakeholders to assess system needs ensuring software and hardware solutions align with organisational goals and managing the lifecycle of development from inception to completion. The Systems Development Officer is also responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and continuous improvement of systems to enhance productivity, data integrity, integration and user experience across the organisation . Key responsibilities include: Providing specialist advice, technical support and guidance to internal users to resolve systems-related queries and ensure the smooth operation of council systems. Delivering training and support to Service Areas and digital champions to promote digital literacy, capability and confidence across the organisation. Undertaking full lifecycle project activities including system design, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing maintenance. Supporting procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contractual obligations and licensing requirements. Some flexible working and occasional out-of-hours work will be required. About you A solution focused person, you'll need strong technical expertise across system development, integrations, database management and programming languages. You'll be able to automate tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, PowerApps, Python) and integrate different systems, applications, and platforms using APIs, middleware, and data exchange protocols such as REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JSON. Experience in working with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and possess excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills is key to success. Alongside this you'll also be able to demonstrate having experience of researching systems, software and assisting in the design of digital solutions, supporting the full lifecycle of systems development projects, working with non-technical users to produce storyboards, scoping and user requirement documents and experience in training people in the use of systems and software. Benefits 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Systems Development Officer £32,597 - £36,363 Full Time - 37 hours per week Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role As our Systems Development Officer you'll be part of dedicated team within IT and Digital Services, leading and supporting a host of system-based projects while utilising your project, business, analytical and technical skills. Working closely with colleagues, system owners, users and other stakeholders, you'll bring your skills to the development, implementation, deployment, and support of the team, service areas, and wider council. You'll be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of various organisational systems to support efficient business operations and strategic objectives. You'll be collaborating with internal stakeholders to assess system needs ensuring software and hardware solutions align with organisational goals and managing the lifecycle of development from inception to completion. The Systems Development Officer is also responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and continuous improvement of systems to enhance productivity, data integrity, integration and user experience across the organisation . Key responsibilities include: Providing specialist advice, technical support and guidance to internal users to resolve systems-related queries and ensure the smooth operation of council systems. Delivering training and support to Service Areas and digital champions to promote digital literacy, capability and confidence across the organisation. Undertaking full lifecycle project activities including system design, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing maintenance. Supporting procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contractual obligations and licensing requirements. Some flexible working and occasional out-of-hours work will be required. About you A solution focused person, you'll need strong technical expertise across system development, integrations, database management and programming languages. You'll be able to automate tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, PowerApps, Python) and integrate different systems, applications, and platforms using APIs, middleware, and data exchange protocols such as REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JSON. Experience in working with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and possess excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills is key to success. Alongside this you'll also be able to demonstrate having experience of researching systems, software and assisting in the design of digital solutions, supporting the full lifecycle of systems development projects, working with non-technical users to produce storyboards, scoping and user requirement documents and experience in training people in the use of systems and software. Benefits 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
One of my local goverment clients is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract to support our Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Home Adaptations service. This role involves inspection, assessment, and enforcement of housing standards under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation within the private rented sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring housing conditions comply with statutory requirements, processing property licensing applications, and taking enforcement action where necessary. Key Responsibilities Conduct inspections of private rented properties, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Assess housing conditions and draft notices, schedules of works, and enforcement orders. Process and assess property licensing applications in compliance with Council schemes. Undertake enforcement actions including issuing financial penalties, preparing prosecution cases, and attending court hearings. Correspond and engage with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance. Prepare detailed reports and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders. Candidate Requirements Proven experience working with Housing Act 2004 enforcement, property licensing, and private sector housing standards. Strong knowledge of HHSRS and other relevant housing legislation. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Experience handling enforcement proceedings, including tribunals and court appearances. Ability to manage caseloads independently with attention to detail. If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
One of my local goverment clients is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract to support our Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Home Adaptations service. This role involves inspection, assessment, and enforcement of housing standards under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation within the private rented sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring housing conditions comply with statutory requirements, processing property licensing applications, and taking enforcement action where necessary. Key Responsibilities Conduct inspections of private rented properties, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Assess housing conditions and draft notices, schedules of works, and enforcement orders. Process and assess property licensing applications in compliance with Council schemes. Undertake enforcement actions including issuing financial penalties, preparing prosecution cases, and attending court hearings. Correspond and engage with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance. Prepare detailed reports and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders. Candidate Requirements Proven experience working with Housing Act 2004 enforcement, property licensing, and private sector housing standards. Strong knowledge of HHSRS and other relevant housing legislation. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Experience handling enforcement proceedings, including tribunals and court appearances. Ability to manage caseloads independently with attention to detail. If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.
Royalties Officer - Job Description REMOTE HOME WORKING - Cardiff Responsible for conducting remote data collections with CLA licensees using a customer centric approach across a diverse range of organisation, following prescribed methodologies as directed by relevant sector lead. Overview Plan, prepare and deliver licensee briefings, including expected completion dates for preliminary information and data. Demonstrate all relevant data collection tools and resources. Ensure all pre-briefing details are captured and documented to support delivery of a successful data collection. Optimise quality data returns by proactive engagement and prompt query handling, escalating issues such as licensing and GDPR to relevant sector lead. Ensure post-briefing details are documented promptly and accurately, including all follow up steps such as provision of support materials. Monitor exercise progress with view to minimising nil returns, particularly for RK methodologies. Arrange questionnaire meetings promptly and according to dates agreed with licensee, using CLA recognised platform(s). Conduct questionnaires, diligently exploring responses and identifying additional data. Update tracking documents at all relevant touch points during the customer journey and ensure essential documentation is completed accurately and on time. Plan and manage allocated time efficiently, ensuring each data collection is completed within the budgeted days. Participate and fully engage with all training as part of the induction process and ongoing development needed to meet the requirements of the RO role, and/or as required by HR (e.g. H&S, GDPR, etc.). Any ad hoc tasks as reasonably required. 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 explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Royalties Officer - Job Description REMOTE HOME WORKING - Cardiff Responsible for conducting remote data collections with CLA licensees using a customer centric approach across a diverse range of organisation, following prescribed methodologies as directed by relevant sector lead. Overview Plan, prepare and deliver licensee briefings, including expected completion dates for preliminary information and data. Demonstrate all relevant data collection tools and resources. Ensure all pre-briefing details are captured and documented to support delivery of a successful data collection. Optimise quality data returns by proactive engagement and prompt query handling, escalating issues such as licensing and GDPR to relevant sector lead. Ensure post-briefing details are documented promptly and accurately, including all follow up steps such as provision of support materials. Monitor exercise progress with view to minimising nil returns, particularly for RK methodologies. Arrange questionnaire meetings promptly and according to dates agreed with licensee, using CLA recognised platform(s). Conduct questionnaires, diligently exploring responses and identifying additional data. Update tracking documents at all relevant touch points during the customer journey and ensure essential documentation is completed accurately and on time. Plan and manage allocated time efficiently, ensuring each data collection is completed within the budgeted days. Participate and fully engage with all training as part of the induction process and ongoing development needed to meet the requirements of the RO role, and/or as required by HR (e.g. H&S, GDPR, etc.). Any ad hoc tasks as reasonably required. 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 explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Lawyer Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including Children's Social Care, Adoption, Adults Social Care, Education, Employment, Planning, Housing, Debt Recovery, Judicial Review, Highways, Property, Procurement, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Finance, Elections, FOI, Licensing, and Environment. Deliver a variety of types of legal work within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change, meeting client needs, and delivering advice on a broad range of areas. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters. Represent the interests of the service within the wider council organizations in any of the five authorities and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Offer timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers across both authorities as part of a team of lawyers, and to other clients of the Shared Legal Service. Provide innovative solutions to complex issues arising within the team and legal issues presented by clients. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work within two specialisms, including drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines. Prepare and process all matters relevant to proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct external legal representation when appropriate. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage junior staff, providing leadership and support on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law, including providing training seminars where appropriate, ensuring they maintain a sound application of legal requirements. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels to advise and provide legal services to elected members. Negotiate with solicitors and other professionals, liaising with outside bodies including the court service on matters related to client work. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and decision-making processes and procedures. Strong understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to changing client needs. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership, empowering, enabling, and developing staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues related to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, setting clear objectives for individual and service level performance review. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Lawyer Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including Children's Social Care, Adoption, Adults Social Care, Education, Employment, Planning, Housing, Debt Recovery, Judicial Review, Highways, Property, Procurement, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Finance, Elections, FOI, Licensing, and Environment. Deliver a variety of types of legal work within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change, meeting client needs, and delivering advice on a broad range of areas. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters. Represent the interests of the service within the wider council organizations in any of the five authorities and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Offer timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers across both authorities as part of a team of lawyers, and to other clients of the Shared Legal Service. Provide innovative solutions to complex issues arising within the team and legal issues presented by clients. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work within two specialisms, including drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines. Prepare and process all matters relevant to proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct external legal representation when appropriate. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage junior staff, providing leadership and support on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law, including providing training seminars where appropriate, ensuring they maintain a sound application of legal requirements. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels to advise and provide legal services to elected members. Negotiate with solicitors and other professionals, liaising with outside bodies including the court service on matters related to client work. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and decision-making processes and procedures. Strong understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to changing client needs. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership, empowering, enabling, and developing staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues related to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, setting clear objectives for individual and service level performance review. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
Private Sector Housing Officer We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support housing and adaptations services, ensuring homes meet safe and satisfactory standards. Key Responsibilities: Carry out inspections of private sector housing, assessing conditions and management standards Process applications for Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations Provide advice, guidance, and enforcement where housing conditions fall below requirements Monitor adaptation works and licensing compliance within the private rented sector Prepare reports, documentation, and enforcement notices in line with relevant legislation Requirements: Relevant qualification in Environmental Health or Housing (or equivalent experience) HHSRS assessor training desirable Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures Experience of inspections, licensing, or grants work within the private housing sector Excellent communication, organisational, and case management skills
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Private Sector Housing Officer We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support housing and adaptations services, ensuring homes meet safe and satisfactory standards. Key Responsibilities: Carry out inspections of private sector housing, assessing conditions and management standards Process applications for Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations Provide advice, guidance, and enforcement where housing conditions fall below requirements Monitor adaptation works and licensing compliance within the private rented sector Prepare reports, documentation, and enforcement notices in line with relevant legislation Requirements: Relevant qualification in Environmental Health or Housing (or equivalent experience) HHSRS assessor training desirable Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures Experience of inspections, licensing, or grants work within the private housing sector Excellent communication, organisational, and case management skills
A long-established crime prevention organisation, working nationally in partnership with the UK Police Service, is seeking a technically competent Development Officer to drive growth and retention in a respected product accreditation and membership scheme. This position plays a vital role in ensuring companies across sectors meet robust crime prevention standards and deliver tangible impact through secure design. The Development Officer will take ownership of promoting, managing and expanding membership of businesses that meet the Police Preferred Specification and Secure Connected Device accreditation. Working independently and remotely, you will guide companies through the licensing and standards compliance process, offering expertise on security-related certification and testing. This role contributes to measurable licensing targets and involves working closely with prospective and current members to help them understand and maintain the requirements of accredited crime prevention standards. You'll support businesses in achieving necessary technical benchmarks while ensuring data and membership records are accurately maintained through Salesforce. A significant aspect of this role involves communicating technical information to diverse audiences. You will represent the organisation at industry forums, deliver bespoke presentations to stakeholders including police, developers and government bodies, and promote secure design through conferences and exhibitions across the UK and the EU. You will also contribute to wider strategic initiatives including legislative advocacy, planning consultations, marketing campaigns and the ongoing development of security-related guidance materials. Your ability to interpret, articulate and advocate for crime prevention standards will be essential in influencing change and supporting sustainable community safety. Success in this role will require a high level of understanding of the Secured by Design initiative, strong familiarity with standards such as PAS 24, LPS 1175, STS 202, BS 6375 and associated performance benchmarks for fire, smoke control and electronic access control systems. You will maintain relationships with testing and certification bodies, contribute to technical publications, and act as a knowledge resource within a wider network of Designing Out Crime Officers and external stakeholders. Key skills and knowledge required Expert knowledge of Secured by Design principles and crime prevention through environmental design Experience in product compliance, certification, or security standards (including third-party testing processes) Strong working knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to deliver results independently and manage multiple projects concurrently Experience with national standards and engagement with UKAS, BSI or similar organisations Ideally hold a Level 5 Diploma in Designing Out Crime (or equivalent) Salary and terms 44,000 to 50K Location: Home based Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
A long-established crime prevention organisation, working nationally in partnership with the UK Police Service, is seeking a technically competent Development Officer to drive growth and retention in a respected product accreditation and membership scheme. This position plays a vital role in ensuring companies across sectors meet robust crime prevention standards and deliver tangible impact through secure design. The Development Officer will take ownership of promoting, managing and expanding membership of businesses that meet the Police Preferred Specification and Secure Connected Device accreditation. Working independently and remotely, you will guide companies through the licensing and standards compliance process, offering expertise on security-related certification and testing. This role contributes to measurable licensing targets and involves working closely with prospective and current members to help them understand and maintain the requirements of accredited crime prevention standards. You'll support businesses in achieving necessary technical benchmarks while ensuring data and membership records are accurately maintained through Salesforce. A significant aspect of this role involves communicating technical information to diverse audiences. You will represent the organisation at industry forums, deliver bespoke presentations to stakeholders including police, developers and government bodies, and promote secure design through conferences and exhibitions across the UK and the EU. You will also contribute to wider strategic initiatives including legislative advocacy, planning consultations, marketing campaigns and the ongoing development of security-related guidance materials. Your ability to interpret, articulate and advocate for crime prevention standards will be essential in influencing change and supporting sustainable community safety. Success in this role will require a high level of understanding of the Secured by Design initiative, strong familiarity with standards such as PAS 24, LPS 1175, STS 202, BS 6375 and associated performance benchmarks for fire, smoke control and electronic access control systems. You will maintain relationships with testing and certification bodies, contribute to technical publications, and act as a knowledge resource within a wider network of Designing Out Crime Officers and external stakeholders. Key skills and knowledge required Expert knowledge of Secured by Design principles and crime prevention through environmental design Experience in product compliance, certification, or security standards (including third-party testing processes) Strong working knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to deliver results independently and manage multiple projects concurrently Experience with national standards and engagement with UKAS, BSI or similar organisations Ideally hold a Level 5 Diploma in Designing Out Crime (or equivalent) Salary and terms 44,000 to 50K Location: Home based Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
