9 jobs found in Congleton

We are working with a well-established firm looking for a Patent Paralegal. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy practice and supporting attorneys with both paralegal and administrative work. You will handle patent documents and filings across key IP offices and make sure case records are accurate and deadlines are met. You will support attorneys with research, correspondence, billing, and diary management, as well as helping to organise meetings, travel, and client communications. Support to the wider team will also be required when necessary, including time recording, and general administrative tasks ensuring a smooth running of the department! With an attractive salary, hybrid and flexitime working amongst other benefits – what are you waiting for? Please note – this opportunity will initially be working on a 12-month FTC with a strong potential to go permanent. Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the...

Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a Local Authority in the North West who are seeking a Locum Democratic Services Officer to support their governance team on an interim basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional to join a busy and supportive team, assisting with the smooth running of committee services. Key Responsibilities: * Supporting the delivery of committee and decision-making processes * Preparing and publishing agendas and minutes via Modern.Gov * Attending and servicing a range of committees (remote and/or in person) * Providing governance advice to officers and elected members * Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal procedures Candidate Requirements: * Previous experience within a Democratic Services / Committee Services role in a local authority * Strong working knowledge of Modern.Gov * Ability to manage committee processes independently * Experience supporting...

Interim Compliance Manager ( M & E ) Location: North West Organisation: Social Housing Provider Contract: Interim Overview Responsible for leading gas and electrical compliance across a residential portfolio, ensuring full statutory compliance, strong contractor performance, and resident safety. Key Responsibilities * Deliver gas and electrical compliance programmes, ensuring all inspections, servicing, and remedial works meet statutory requirements. * Manage contractor performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. * Maintain accurate, audit-ready compliance records (e.g. gas safety certificates, EICRs). * Act as technical lead, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. * Drive access processes, including escalation where required, to achieve 100% compliance. * Monitor performance, manage risks, and implement improvements. * Work with internal teams and stakeholders to coordinate programmes. * Support procurement...

Governance Lawyer Sheffield (Hybrid Working) 8-Month Contract We are currently seeking an experienced Governance Lawyer to provide short-term corporate governance support covering a period of staff absence. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong governance expertise to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. The Role You will play a key role in supporting governance frameworks, advising on constitutional and administrative matters, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Key responsibilities include: * Advising on the legal requirements and limitations of a committee system of governance, including area committees * Providing guidance on the organisation’s Constitution, including contributing to its review and development * Drafting, reviewing, and advising on policy documents and governance protocols * Advising on the scheme of delegations and requirements for reports to decision-makers * Providing...

We are seeking a Team Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support within the Professional Services sector. This fixed-term contract role is based in Sheffield and requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. For this role it is essential that you would have Document Management experience Client Details This opportunity is with a professional organisation in the Professional Services industry. The company operates as a small-sized firm, providing specialist services to its clients. Description Provide administrative and secretarial support to the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Coordinate and manage diaries, scheduling meetings and appointments efficiently. Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations with accuracy. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls. Maintain and organise files, records, and databases. Support the team with travel arrangements and expense reporting. Assist in...

Compliance & Safety Service Manager Sheffield Interim until September £300 per day As a Compliance & Safety Service Manager, you will take operational and strategic responsibility for key areas of property compliance across our housing portfolio. You will lead on managing gas safety, electrical testing, water hygiene, and asbestos compliance, ensuring that all obligations are met and services are delivered to the highest standards. This is a senior role suited to someone who thrives on accountability, relationship‑building, and driving continual improvement in a complex environment. Key Responsibilities of the Compliance and Safety Service Manager: Lead the effective management of gas, electrical, water hygiene, and asbestos compliance (no fire safety expertise required) Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all service areas Produce high‑quality, insightful reports for Director‑level audiences Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders...

Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 100,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Facilities Manager - 6 month FTC CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Facilities Manager to join the team located in Rotherham. The purpose of the Facilities Manager role is to have management and overall responsibility for a group of properties in line with all Health and Safety, environmental, company procedures related general legislation and client/tenant requirements. This includes ensuring the adherence to the budgetary costs and customer service standards. Key Responsibilities Monitor FM...

Interim Facilities Manager – Local Authority Contract We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to support a busy local authority on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role overseeing the effective operation, maintenance/repairs, and compliance of a diverse property portfolio including offices, community buildings, industrial units and public spaces. Key Responsibilities: * Manage day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites * Ensure statutory compliance (H&S, fire safety, building regulations) * Oversee contractors, maintenance schedules, and service delivery and repairs * Support budget management and cost control * Respond to urgent issues and ensure minimal disruption to services Requirements: * Proven experience in facilities or estates management, ideally within a council setting * Strong knowledge of compliance and health & safety regulations * Excellent contractor and stakeholder management skills * Ability to work...

Data Protection & Third‑Party Risk Analyst 12‑month FTC | Hybrid | Birmingham - £45k - £55k We’re recruiting a Data Protection–focused analyst to support PII usage, data sharing, and third‑party risk across a large, multi‑site organisation. This is not a SOC or cyber tooling role, it's focussed on how personal data is shared, used, minimised, and governed across SaaS platforms, IT vendors, and service providers. What you’ll be doing Assess how PII is shared with SaaS providers and IT vendors Review and document data flows, purposes of processing, and data lifecycles Conduct third‑party data protection risk assessments and DPIA‑style reviews Maintain records of: Data categories Processing purposes Hosting locations Sub‑processors Retention and deletion Challenge unnecessary data collection and enforce data minimisation Track and close remediation actions with vendors and internal teams Support Procurement, Legal, IT, and the business with practical GDPR advice Maintain...