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Temporary Legal Secretary - Family Law Location - Tunbridge Wells Hours - Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm & Friday 9am - 5pm We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Family Law team on a temporary contract, with an immediate start required. Key Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners within the Family Law department Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence Managing diaries, appointments, and court deadlines Preparing and filing court bundles and legal documentation Handling client enquiries professionally and confidentially General administrative duties including file management and billing support Requirements: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within Family Law (essential) Strong typing and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities Confident communicator with a professional and...

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a local authority, based in Doncaster, which is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Legal Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience in the legal industry. This role pays a competitive rate of: Umbrella Rate -  £50-£55 an hour depending on experience. PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £44.50- £48.89 an hour depending on experience This role is on a contract basis for 3 months but has potential to extend.  Responsibilities as a Planning and Highway Legal Officer: To provide high quality and timely technical and professional advice on land and property matters to the Council, its officers and elected members. Able to handle high caseload in Planning and Highway from start to completion. Deliver training and contribute to continuous legal service improvement. Represent the Council in appeals, judicial reviews and statutory challenges.About you as a Planning and...

Sewell Wallis is working with a globally present law firm that operates in 40+ countries and has 5,000 lawyers working for them. Due to expansion, they're looking for a Matter Administrator who will be a central cog in the wider finance function at their Sheffield, South Yorkshire site. Must be educated to a degree level and be able to demonstrate high levels of administration. The right candidate for this Matter Administrator role will ideally have a year or so of experience in finance or data entry. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to kick-start their career in finance. What will you be doing? * Maintaining client and matter data integrity within the billing system (Elite 3E), including hourly charge-out rates for Fee Earners * Vetting new client and matter requests against a multitude of Risk & Compliance, Finance & Client specific rules, before ensuring the accurate and timely transfer of the data into the billing system *...

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run until end December 2026, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £70,000 And £77,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. JOB PURPOSE Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are a lawyer who is passionate about delivering legal business...

We're seeking a Temporary Legal Secretary! Location: Chancery Lane, Central London Contract Type: Temporary (2 weeks) Hourly Rate: £25 - £26 Are you an enthusiastic and proactive Legal Secretary looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of London? Our client, a prestigious legal practise renowned for their expertise in shipping and commercial law, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team on a temporary basis! Role Overview: As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential front-line support to the sole Partner, Accounts and Office Manager, and a small number of fee earners. This role demands efficiency, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to ensure smooth operations within the firm. Key Responsibilities: Answer incoming calls with professionalism and transfer to the appropriate team member. Perform audio tape transcription and compose documents primarily for senior figures within the firm. Manage the firm's central mailbox and ensure timely...

Legal Secretary Sunderland Full Time hours Monday to Friday 9am-5pm £13-£17 per hour Looking for some temporary legal secretarial cover within the litigation department to cover a period of sickness. This role is for an immediate start so would not suit a candidate with a notice period to honour.  The Role As a member of the firm, you are responsible to the Director(s). Detailed below is a set of duties and responsibilities.  However, these are not exhaustive, and we reserve the right to amend such duties and responsibilities, so long as they remain within your skillset, as and when appropriate. Key Tasks To schedule appointments, maintain calendars and monitor deadlines for your nominated fee earner(s). To meet and greet clients in reception on behalf of the fee earner(s), whilst ensuring that clients are made to feel comfortable and offered refreshments as appropriate. To be responsible for the day-to-day typing of letters, attendance notes, bills, legal documentation...

Job Advertisement: Temporary Legal Administrator Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a vital public service? Our client, the Devon & Cornwall Police Force, is seeking a dedicated Legal Administrator to join their team at the Middlemoor Police HQ in Exeter. This temporary, part-time working 12.95 hours per week (Hybrid working), the role offers an hourly rate of £13.33, until at least the end of March 2027. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in supporting legal services for law enforcement. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside professionals committed to justice and community service. Flexible Schedule: Part-time hours allow for a work-life balance. Key Responsibilities: As a Legal Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the Joint Legal Services Department. Your duties will include: Diary Management: Support the Head of Legal Services and Senior Force Legal Advisors, coordinating and prioritising their work...

Our client acts for many household names, including some of the country’s largest housebuilders, commercial developers, investors, lenders, business owners, charities, landowners, construction firms and public sector organisations. The role is ongoing temporary, with an immediate start/New Year start available. This role has the potential to become a permanent position. They advise on a wide range of commercial property matters including development land and sites, contracts and disputes, leases, finance, tax and property trust and health and safety regulation. They have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary with experience in Commercial Property work to join their team. The role is working full-time and is office based. We are looking for someone with excellent secretarial skills and the ability to support the team with a range of administration and secretarial tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Some of your duties will include: Document management;...

Our well-respected and established client is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide support within their Employment team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary/Assistant we Full or part-time hours will be considered, office based and fixed term till April 2026. Responsibilities: * Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. * Typing dictation. * Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. * Management of outgoing paper-based post. * Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS * Management of document release requests. * Keeping lawyers up to date on...

Our well-respected and established client is seeking a talented, friendly and enthusiastic Team Assistant to provide support within their Employment team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal or Team Assistant and are looking to strengthen your knowledge and experience further, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for! Full or part-time hours will be considered, office based and fixed term till April 2026. Responsibilities: * Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. * Typing dictation. * Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. * Management of outgoing paper-based post. * Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in...

Job Advert: Housing Officer Location: North West London Contract: 3-month ongoing contract Working Arrangement: Hybrid working Pay Rate: £27.70 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Key Responsibilities Manage a defined housing patch or caseload, providing comprehensive housing management services. Support tenancy sustainment, addressing issues such as breaches of tenancy and antisocial behaviour. Monitor and manage rent arrears, taking appropriate early intervention and enforcement action. Carry out estate and property inspections, ensuring health, safety, and tenancy compliance. Provide a high standard of customer service, handling sensitive and complex cases professionally. Resolve housing issues effectively while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and local authority policies. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies. Maintain accurate case records and produce written correspondence as required.Essential...

We're recruiting an experienced and detail-focused Housing Review Officer to join a Housing Needs service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong statutory review and appeals experience to deliver robust, legally sound decisions and help protect the authority from legal challenge. You'll be responsible for carrying out independent reviews of housing and homelessness decisions, ensuring all decisions comply with legislation, guidance and local policy. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding service quality, managing risk, and supporting fair outcomes for customers with complex needs. The Role ·Carry out independent statutory reviews of housing and homelessness decisions in line with the Housing Act and Allocations Policy. ·Provide a senior, legally robust review function independent of frontline Housing Officers. ·Conduct detailed enquiries and investigations to support review decisions, liaising with internal...

Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.40 per hour / Umbrella: £36.98 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital...

Housing Solutions Reviews Officer Location: London Contract: Temporary / Contract Grade: PO3 Service: Housing Needs / Homelessness Reviews Make an Impact Where It Matters This is a high-profile, specialist reviews role for an experienced homelessness professional who thrives on complex casework, legal challenge, and decision-making at senior level. You’ll be trusted to deliver independent Section 202 reviews that directly influence outcomes for vulnerable households, protect public funds, and stand up to legal scrutiny. If you enjoy autonomy, technical depth, and meaningful work — this role delivers all three. Why This Role Stands Out Specialist statutory reviews work — not front-line caseholding High autonomy and professional credibility in decision-making Exposure to complex, high-risk cases and legal challenge Opportunity to influence service quality and reduce unlawful decisions Fast-paced environment for experienced officers who like responsibility  Please note: this...

Job Title: Disrepair Surveyor Contract: 3-Month Contract Rate: £230-£280 per day (depending on experience) Client: Bristol City Council Department: Repairs & Maintenance / Housing Reports To: Disrepair Manager / Supervisor Role Overview Bristol City Council is seeking an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to manage Housing Condition (Disrepair) Claims in partnership with Legal Services. The role focuses on investigating claims thoroughly, overseeing remedial works, and resolving cases efficiently to minimise litigation while meeting tenant expectations and maintaining legal compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage disrepair complaints received as legal claims, working closely with Bristol City Council Legal Services. Carry out detailed property inspections and diagnose defects relating to housing condition claims. Coordinate, monitor, and oversee remedial works delivered by trade teams and external contractors from start to completion. Ensure works are completed to a...

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a reputable local authority, based in Nottingham, which is looking to recruit an experienced Planning and Highways Solicitor with a strong focus on highways law. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to work on high-profile public sector matters that directly impact local infrastructure, development, and communities.   Role: Planning and Highways Solicitor Location: Local Authority – Nottingham – hybrid Umbrella Rate: £50-£55ph PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoing   Key responsibilities will include: Advising on highways law, including road adoption, stopping up, diversion orders, and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs). Drafting and advising on Section 38 and Section 278 agreements. Supporting development and regeneration projects from a highways and planning perspective.About you: 3+ years of PQE in Planning and Highways law as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales. Have...

Job: Asbestos Surveyor Rate: £250 - £260 per day + expenses Contract Length: Ongoing Contract term: Fulltime or option for Temporary / Part-time Location: East Anglia Randstad is working in conjunction with a valued and cherished client who require the immediate services of a P402 qualified Asbestos Surveyors to cover a housing contract (individual dwellings and communal areas) . The companies management and technical staff have a wealth of experience and pride themselves in being able to offer the highest standards of workmanship. The Role: Undertaking Management, Refurbishment and Demolition asbestos surveys (as defined in HSG264) Carrying out re inspections, update asbestos registers and asbestos management plans, ensuring that inspection works are carried out in accordance with documented procedures and comply with the quality system. Recording all site data and compile inspection reports. Reporting findings through verbal and written communications.About You: You...

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Housing Solutions Review Officer to provide an independent, professional and legally robust reviews and appeals service within our client’s Housing and Homelessness Service. You will conduct statutory reviews under the Allocations Policy and homelessness legislation, ensuring decisions are lawful, fair and able to withstand legal, political and media scrutiny. The role is requiring strong legal knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to manage complex cases involving vulnerable households. Key Responsibilities * Conduct independent statutory reviews of housing and homelessness decisions in line with relevant legislation and guidance * Liaise with service users, legal representatives, advocates, external agencies and statutory partners * Draft, issue and defend high-quality statutory review decisions * Manage and control the use of temporary accommodation during review and appeal processes * Work collaboratively...

Job Role: HR Manager Salary: Up to £50,000 Contract: Permanent Location: Warrington   Are you ready to make a long‑term impact? We’re looking for a confident, strategic HR Manager who can bring clarity, pace, and strong decision‑making to a dynamic, fast‑moving environment. If you thrive on variety, take ownership, and enjoy shaping the people agenda while staying hands‑on with day‑to‑day activity, this could be the ideal next step in your career. How will you make an impact? Lead, stabilise, and accelerate a live transformation programme, ensuring people plans align with delivery milestones and commercial priorities. Review, diagnose, and simplify core HR processes (ER, talent, OD, engagement) to remove friction, improve efficiency, and strengthen the colleague experience. Coach and challenge leaders, embedding pragmatic, pace‑driven people practices that stick in the operation. Own people data and insights, using metrics to focus effort, unblock issues, tell a clear story, and...

Interim HR Manager (3‑month FTC) Salary: Up to £50,000 (pro‑rata) Contract: 3‑month fixed term or interim Location: Warrington   Are you ready to make an immediate impact? We’re looking for someone who can step in, quickly assess the landscape, and deliver results from day one. If you’re a strategic thinker who’s not afraid to roll up your sleeves, make confident decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where juggling multiple priorities is the norm, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to bring energy, initiative, and real momentum to our team without waiting for direction.   How will you have impact? Stabilise and accelerate a live transformation programme, aligning people plans to delivery milestones and commercial outcomes Diagnose and simplify core HR processes (ER, talent, OD, engagement) to remove friction and speed up decision‑making Coach and challenge leaders to adopt pragmatic, pacey people practices that stick in the operation Own the data and...