31 jobs found in Luton

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Legal Accounts Assistant, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week). This role is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract. It is hybrid working, between 3 -5 days per week in the office as agreed by your manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitor client and office bank accounts for incoming payments. • Send payments upon request from legal advisors. • Prepare bills to send to external clients. • Input purchase ledger invoices on to the accounting software. • Approve and pay staff expenses. • Respond to ad hoc queries via emails from colleagues and suppliers. • Ability to draft simple correspondence unsupervised. • Attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a good rapport with all internal and external clients. • Team player able to fit into a friendly but busy unit. • Excellent organisational ability with a friendly but professional...

Legal / Disrepair Administrator Role Working with a large Housing Organisation Working with a Large Repairs Organisation based in North London Hybrid working - 2/3 days a week in the office £18 - 19ph PAYE We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services. The Role Your main responsibility will be supporting the team in day-to-day administration duties of our Legal Disrepair and Complex Case Specialist as well as assisting from time to time with contract administration duties for both responsive repair and empty homes service delivery. This includes working closely with tenants, contractors, solicitors What we need you to do: * Accurately scrutinise documents related to disrepair claims. * Assist the Legal Disrepair Surveyor - Complex Case Specialist with managing disrepair works, including opening new files and updating existing files. * Assist with providing accurate updates to our Damp,...

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Services Manager for a leading Housing Association in London. You will be a voice to the business on legal matters, particularly in housing management issues and associated legal risk, building great relationships with the operational teams in the process. You’ll take ownership of cases, working collaboratively to drive them to conclusion. Mian duties will include; * Lead and mentor a team of paralegals to ensure assigned casework is managed effectively and to high quality. * Manage legal spend in accordance with budget and matrix manage operational teams in order to have ownership of legal spend. To this end, maximise cost effectiveness through an evaluation framework weighing up risk and deciding when to settle cases and when to utilise panel solicitors. * Build and maintain relationships with third party panel solicitors. Ensure cases referred are managed in accordance with contract agreements The ideal candidate will have;...

Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) – SaaS | 9–12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid – typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9–12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, supporting a fast-paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals, playing a key role in contract triage and day-to-day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a...

We're looking for an organised and proactive Legal PA on a 12 months contract, to support a busy, high-performing team. You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly, managing workflows, and providing high-quality administrative and client support in a fast-paced professional environment. Key Responsibilities Maintain client and matter records, assist with matter openings and due diligence Draft, amend and proofread legal documents; prepare bundles and support trial preparation Manage inboxes, prioritise communications and draft routine responses Coordinate meetings, events and complex travel arrangements Support billing processes, expenses and matter closures Assist with business development and general administrative tasks About You Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused Previous legal or professional...

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Housing Compliance Officer to join our team on a 6‑month contract, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will ensure that all properties within the housing portfolio meet statutory, regulatory, and organisational compliance standards. This includes overseeing health & safety, gas safety, electrical compliance, fire safety, and general housing compliance activities. Key Responsibilities * Ensure full compliance with all housing-related legislation, including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella, and general health & safety regulations. * Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments across the property portfolio. * Review contractor documentation, certificates, and inspection reports to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Maintain up‑to‑date compliance records and produce detailed reports for management. * Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies to resolve compliance...

Location: Predominantly Stevenage - 3-4 days onsite per week Travel: Regular travel required across UK sites Contract Type: 2 years Fixed Term Contract The Role We are seeking a proactive and experienced CDM-focused Health & Safety professional to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities projects across a multi-site UK estate. Working closely with Project Managers, Facilities Management and external contractors, you will provide competent advice and hands-on support to ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations and associated statutory requirements. This is a practical, site-facing role within a growing safety function, requiring someone who can quickly integrate into an active project environment and contribute from day one. Key Responsibilities * Lead on the practical implementation of CDM 2015 Regulations across small to medium works projects * Support the organisation in self-delivering the Principal Designer role for applicable...

Our client has an immediate start for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join them – initially on a 3 month fixed term contract. You will be working as a Team Assistant within a Litigation team based in Bedford. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or a Secretary or Team Assistant this role could be exactly what you’re looking for! What will your responsibilities be? • 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. • Transcribing dictation. • Scanning and allocating post. 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. • Management of document release requests. • Keeping lawyers up to date on the...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a client in the Harrow area of London, for a contract post that we have for a Criminal Justice based team. The role will include you managing a majority Criminal Justice based caseload with some clients on the caseload having substance misuse issues also, so experience of mixed caseload management is advantagous. Ideally you will have expeience with CJ interventions, delivering RA's DRR and ATR assessments. Hours: Full Time- 9am to 5pm Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: £19.00 to £21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit Scheme

A South London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Solutions Reviews Officer to join their Homelessness Service, undertaking statutory reviews under Part 7, Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996. The postholder will conduct robust, independent, and timely reviews of homelessness and allocations decisions in line with the Review Regulations, the Homelessness Code of Guidance, and relevant case law. Senior in rank to Housing Officers, you will provide impartial legal reconsideration of decisions where applicants challenge outcomes under the Council's Allocations Policy and statutory homelessness duties. Key responsibilities include undertaking statutory enquiries, liaising with external partners, drafting and issuing legally sound review decisions, and ensuring determinations withstand political, media, and legal scrutiny. You will instruct Legal Services on Housing Act appeals, represent the Council in County Court where required, and work to mitigate Judicial Review...

Job Title: Property Manager Location: Slough and some work out of East London head office Contract: Rolling 3-month contract Rate: £25-£27 per hour (Umbrella) Overview A Housing Association in Slough is seeking an experienced Property Manager to support the effective management of a residential portfolio. This is a customer-facing role requiring strong estate management, tenancy management, and maintenance coordination skills. Key Responsibilities Deliver a responsive, efficient and customer-focused estate management service Manage tenancies and licences, including processing lets and fast-paced move-ins Conduct regular estate walkarounds and weekly inspections across the patch Carry out Health & Safety checks and follow up on Fire Risk Assessment actions Monitor maintenance issues, raise repairs and manage contractors through to completion Manage voids effectively, supporting rental income and minimising void periods Liaise with internal teams, third-party...

Job Title: Review Officer (Housing & Homelessness) Location: Hybrid - 1 Day Office Based (UK Local Authority) Rate: £32-£34 per hour Umbrella Contract: Temporary (Likely Extension) Start Date: ASAP Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Review Officer to carry out statutory reviews of housing and homelessness decisions under Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The role involves reviewing housing allocations, homelessness decisions, and appeals, ensuring legal compliance and producing defensible written outcomes. This is a hybrid role requiring 1 day per week in the office. Immediate start preferred. Key Responsibilities Conduct S202 statutory reviews of housing and homelessness decisions. Review housing allocations and banding decisions (Part 6). Assess homelessness decisions (prevention, relief, main duty - Part 7). Produce clear, legally defensible written review decisions. Liaise with housing...

Commercial Asset Manager Location: London, Hybrid Contract: 6-months minimum Day Rate: £450 Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an experienced general practice commercial surveyor to support the strategic management of a large and diverse local authority commercial portfolio. This is a high-profile role managing up to approximately 150 commercial properties, taking full responsibility for income optimisation, risk management, statutory compliance and tenant engagement across a varied estate. The Role You will manage a defined portfolio and lead on all aspects of commercial asset management, including: Rent reviews and lease renewals, including arbitration and expert determination where required Marketing and letting of vacant units, negotiation of terms and covenant assessment Management of landlord and tenant matters including licences, assignments, variations and breaches Debt management, arrears recovery and possession proceedings Oversight of repairs, maintenance and...

Estates Surveyor Location: London, Hybrid Contract: Interim Day Rate: £400 Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a high-performing property function delivering acquisitions, disposals and development work across a varied real estate portfolio. This role offers exposure to complex transactions, development feasibility and strategic advisory work. You will work closely with senior colleagues to ensure compliance, best value and commercially sound decision making. The Role You will take responsibility for a broad range of property transactions and advisory work, including: Acquisitions and disposals from identification through to completion Negotiation of terms to secure best value outcomes Valuations for acquisitions, disposals, Right to Buy and lease extensions in line with RICS standards Development feasibility studies covering planning, construction and financial viability About You RICS qualified Strong experience in valuations...

Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a reputable housing provider for a Housing Solutions Officer to join their Housing Solutions team. This is a frontline statutory role requiring strong technical knowledge of homelessness legislation, excellent decision-making capability, and the ability to manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will play a key role in preventing homelessness, assessing statutory duties, and delivering high-quality, legally compliant decisions. Salary: £22-23 PAYE Line Management: None Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days office-based) Role Overview The Housing Adviser will provide a comprehensive housing advice and homelessness assessment service in accordance with: Housing Act 1996 (Part VII as amended) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 The Homelessness Code of Guidance Relevant case law and statutory guidanceYou will be responsible for assessing applications, issuing legally robust decisions, and...

Interim Health & Safety Consultant (12-Month Contract) * Rate: £350 – £400 per day * Duration: 12 Months Contract * Location: London * Sector: Public Sector The Opportunity Are you a seasoned Health & Safety professional who enjoys the autonomy of consultancy but thrives in the heart of an organization? We are looking for an Interim Health & Safety Consultant to join a lead housing provider for a 12-month project. In this role, you won't just be "checking the boxes." You will act as a pivotal consultant to our leadership team while providing hands-on, practical advice across our diverse housing portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to embed yourself in a mission-driven organization and drive a culture of safety from the ground up. What You’ll Be Doing * Strategic Advisory: Acting as the subject matter expert for senior stakeholders on all things H&S and compliance. * Operational Support: Providing day-to-day guidance to site teams, ensuring...

GRC Analyst – 3-month contract – Fully Remote My Customer is looking for an experienced GRC Analyst to join the organisation to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance practices and will lead the delivery of ISO 27001 certification within the next 12 months. The GRC Analyst will focus on maintaining current ISO and SOC 2 standards within the business. Technical understanding would be beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of the requirements of the above standards in relation to contracts and vendor relationships is essential. Key Skills & Experience from the GRC Analyst: Proven experience in a GRC, security risk, or compliance role Certifications for ISO 27001 (Lead Implementer/Auditor), would be required Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS, and data protection standards Onboarding/vendor risk management experience Hands-on experience supporting or leading ISO 27001 certification activities Solid understanding of risk assessment,...

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Review Officer to lead on statutory housing and homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996. This is a specialist role within the Housing Service, responsible for conducting complex reviews relating to homelessness duties, suitability of accommodation and housing register decisions. The successful candidate will require detailed legislative knowledge, strong analytical skills and the ability to produce legally robust decisions within statutory timescales. The Role ·Lead and administer statutory reviews under Part VI and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. ·Conduct s.202 reviews relating to homelessness decisions, suitability of temporary accommodation and discharge of duty. ·Undertake s.166a reviews in relation to Housing Register decisions. ·Certify what housing duty is owed and how that duty should be discharged in accordance with legislation and policy. ·Assess the reasonableness of decisions in light of legislation, case law...

I am seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a local authority legal team in London. The role involves advising and representing on various employment law matters in a temporary capacity. Client Details This legal department operates within a local authority, providing essential legal services to support its operations. The organisation is a large entity dedicated to serving the community and upholding legal standards. Description Provide expert legal advice on employment law matters to stakeholders. Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures. Represent the organisation in employment tribunals and hearings. Working knowledge of TUPE. Conduct legal research to support cases and decision-making. Manage a caseload of employment law matters efficiently. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with employment legislation. Assist in resolving workplace disputes and grievances.Profile A successful Employment Lawyer will have: A recognised...

Contract & Compliance Lead Working Pattern: Full Time (9am - 5pm, 2 days in office per week) Hourly Rate: £20ph Duration: 1-2 months - on-going (no end date confirmed) Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for compliance and contract management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in the Energy Industry, is seeking a Contract & Compliance Lead to join their Finance and Business Services team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance, effective contract management, and procurement excellence. Why Work With Us? Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while collaborating in the office two days per week! Prime Location: Office is just a 6-minute walk from London Bridge train station, making your daily commute a breeze Professional Growth: This role offers potential extension and ample opportunities for career advancement Key Responsibilities: Support the development of Collaborative...