8 jobs found in Paignton

Team Manager - Development Management (Planning) Hourly Rate: £54ph Contract Duration: Until August 2026 Location: Forde House / Head Office, TQ12 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Minimum 50% office attendance local is preferable but they need to attend a minimum of 2 days per week (sometimes more) so could be away and travel down Purpose of the Role To provide effective management and lead a team(s) of officers within the Development management service including responsibility for staff performance management. To act as case officer for corporately important major projects to drive the Development Management function within the Council. To deputise for the Head of Development Management and cover for the Planning Support Manager as required. Key Duties and Responsibilities * Team management including workload allocation and managing performance to ensure individual and teams work effectively and local and service performance indicators are met. * Responsible to...

Role: Part-Time Administrator (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hours: 8am–12pm, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year) Location: Exmouth Are you an organised, proactive administrator who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment? I am recruiting for this fantastic organisation who is looking for a Part-Time Education Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structure, problem-solving, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be supporting a Learning Leader Coordinator who manages a team of around 40 staff, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring day-to-day operations stay on track. The Role * Recording staff absences in the HR system * Coordinating daily staff deployment based on timetable changes, student needs, and staff availability * Preparing and sending the daily lunchtime rota * Booking in-house bank staff cover when required * Providing admin...

Astute's Nuclear team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit a Senior Planner on a 12 Month Contract for its Plymouth site. The Senior Planner role is open to candidates wanting either contract or permanent positions. Key skills required for the Senior Planner role Experience working on civils projects, or with civils packages of works. Experience working for Tier 1 contractors. Experienced within the Nuclear and/or Defence sector. Eligibility to obtain security clearance. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Planner role Plymouth ASAP Start 12 Month Contract with possibility to extend Inside IR35 This is an on-site/ office based role.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates...

Minute Taker / Business Support Officer (Children & Young People’s Services) Location: Plymouth, PL1 Work Style: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home (flexibility required) Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £13.90 per hour Start Date: 18th May 2026 Assignment Type: Temporary (9 weeks) until 30th June 2026 About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Minute‑Taker / Business Support Officer to support our clients Children & Young People’s Services team. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring statutory meetings are accurately recorded, supporting independent chairs, and contributing to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and families. If you have excellent literacy skills, can stay focused during complex discussions, and want to contribute to meaningful work, this role offers a rewarding opportunity. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate, non‑verbatim minutes for CYP statutory meetings within required timescales. Summarise...

Transport Services Administrator Location: Plymouth, PL1 Work Style: Hybrid - remote, office and field‑based Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri Pay: £13.26 per hour Start date: 19th May 2026 Assignment: Temporary, 6 months Interview date: 5th May (onsite) About the Role We’re looking for an enthusiastic and people‑focused candidate to join our client’s School Transport Team in a varied role supporting recruitment and essential transport services for students across Plymouth. You’ll help bring new Passenger Assistants into the workforce, support key administrative processes, and play an important part in ensuring children travel to school safely every day. What You Need Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle Confident using Microsoft Office Can‑do attitude and ability to work independently Basic DBS (or willingness to obtain) Key Responsibilities Manage recruitment for Agency and PCC Passenger Assistants: scheduling interviews, preparing paperwork, uploading...

HR Support Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client for some ongoing temporary support within their HR function in Saltash. This role suits someone who is confident with systems, organised, and comfortable managing HR data. The role   You will support the HR team with:  Onboarding new starters  Processing starters and leavers  Maintaining and updating employee records  Managing HR documentation  Using HR Information Systems, including SuccessFactors  Supporting day-to-day HR activity What you need Previous HR experience (Coordinator/Administrator/Assistant level)  Strong IT skills  Confident using HRIS, ideally SuccessFactors  High attention to detail Details Temporary ongoing position  Monday to Friday  9am – 5pm (can be flexible/part time)  35 hours per week  Free parking on site   Available immediately and ready to support a busy HR function? Please APPLY now of contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office

Carrington West are working closely with a local authority client in the South West, we are assisting in their recruitment for a temporary Planning Technical Support Officer (Town Planning) on a 6-month initial contract, part-time candidates also considered.   As a result of the increasing workload across the planning department, an opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join the team in the capacity of a technical support officer.   The role will require you to manage incoming telephone enquiries from the public, responding to emails and managing the team inbox; in addition, you will also aid in supporting the building control administration function and assist with duties such as planning validations.   The role is being offered on a hybrid basis, with office presence required on a fortnightly, to monthly basis.   A Planning degree or previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.   Please do get in touch at your...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Project Support Officer to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force. Contract: Temporary ongoing until at least March 2027 Rate: £14.10 per hour Location: Fully Remote, very occasional travel expense paid by the force Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours 7am to 7pm flexible **Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you must have resided within the UK for a minimum of 5 years** The principal responsibility of the Alliance Programme Officer is to providing effective and efficient programme support to programme managers in line with Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) methodology. This will require a thorough understanding of the interdependencies between the projects that make up a programme of change and the ability to co-ordinate interdependencies as necessary. The post holder implements all specialist guidance and procedures that adhere to the programme governance,...