17 jobs found in Abingdon

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...

Service Care Legal are working with a long-established and well-regarded law firm in North West London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client department.   ROLE:                  Legal Secretary (Private Client) LOCATION           North West London (office based) SALARY:              £28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience / interview) HOURS:               Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm   The Role You will primarily support the Private Client team, assisting with matters such as: Wills Probate and administration of estates General private client work Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence  The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a legal secretary (Private Client experience preferred) Strong organisational and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks If this sounds like an...

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're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support the successful delivery of a key programme. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) You will own end‑to‑end procurement processes, lead supplier negotiations, support strategic decision-making, and contribute directly to the operational and commercial success of a key programme. Key Responsibilities: Oversee C&P lifecycle, from supplier identification through tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award. Ensure compliance with approved sourcing strategies at programme and contract levels. Lead supplier prequalification, onboarding, and relationship management. Implement NDAs, T&Cs, and negotiation of commercial terms including IP and development activities. Administer contracts including correspondence, notices, and claims...

Security Consultant – GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Location: Reading (Remote role with once or twice per month on-site)  Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Contract: Until May 2026 An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security Consultant (GRC) to join a global technology organisation that’s expanding its EMEA cyber security consulting practice and investing heavily in a new Centre of Excellence. This is a hands-on consulting position delivering Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) projects for major enterprise clients — including risk management, cloud security governance, and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18 and COBIT. You’ll play a key role in engaging with senior stakeholders, assessing cyber maturity, and driving best-practice improvements across a range of industries. Key Responsibilities Deliver Cyber GRC consulting engagements end-to-end — from scoping and planning through to delivery and close-out. Provide advisory...

To assist the council in leading effective and transparent procurement for Housing Services, whilst delivering on best value. Provide contract management advice to Housing Services, ensuring that arrangements are in place for effective contract management. To manage a range of contracts as required to ensure that Housing meets its contractual obligations, identifying and managing risks that may arise through the operation of contracts and implement robust financial and operational controls. The role supports procurement and delivery of contracts across the Housing Services directorate (aggregating in excess of £6m per annum) within Statutory and Local Procurement policies - including contracts for repairs and maintenance, major works, professional services, ICT systems and other contracts necessary for the effective delivery of housing services. Maintain a contract management strategy for Housing Services that provides appropriate levels of governance and introduces key management...

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...

On-Site Recruiter Location: Office-based with on-site check-ins at shift start times Contract: Temporary (March – September) Shift: 1500 – 2230 (Monday – Friday) 2100 – 2200 (Saturday) Rate: £14.00ph We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Recruiters to support a large-volume recruitment campaign. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role where you will manage the full recruitment and onboarding process for temporary workers. The role is primarily office-based, with required on-site check-ins at the start of shifts to ensure smooth worker attendance, engagement and operational handover. Key Responsibilities Managing high-volume recruitment activity Advertising roles and screening applications Conducting open days and registration events Processing applications and issuing temporary contracts Completing right-to-work and compliance checks Obtaining and verifying references Coordinating and delivering candidate inductions Conducting on-site worker check-ins at the...

Position: ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate Location: Chertsey Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm Overview of a ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate As an ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate, you will sit within the Tax and Financial Control team, supporting the delivery of Korea Sarbanes-Oxley (K-SOX) compliance and fraud risk management activities. Reporting to the Fraud and ICFR Senior Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, supporting audit processes, and enhancing fraud prevention frameworks across the organisation. Responsibilities of a ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate * Support end-to-end ICFR and K-SOX compliance processes, including control walkthroughs and testing. * Coordinate with internal and external auditors, supporting audit activities such as sample selection, evidence collection, and remediation tracking. * Monitor and report on control deficiencies, partnering with process owners to implement...

Probation Services Officer - Prison Based Location: HMP Bronzefield Contract: Temporary (initial term - extension likely) Hours: Full-time, on-site Ashford, TW15 3JZ Pay: £16.39 PAYE, £21.59 Umbrella About the Role We are recruiting Probation Services Officers to work on-site within a busy custodial setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain or continue experience in a prison-based probation role, supporting offender management, sentence progression, and rehabilitation. You will work closely with Probation Officers, prison staff, and partner agencies to manage risk, support sentence planning, and contribute to reducing reoffending. Key Responsibilities Support offender management and sentence planning processes. Work directly with individuals in custody to monitor progress and engagement. Contribute to risk assessment, case recording, and information sharing. Liaise with prison staff, probation colleagues, and external agencies. Maintain accurate and timely case...

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

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with an employee focused local authority, based in Northamptonshire, which needs a Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering a strong work-life balance while handling meaningful public law childcare matters.   Role: Childcare Lawyer Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £48.44 - £52.79ph Location: Northamptonshire Contract Length: 3 months ongoing (29.6 to 37 hours per week)   Key Responsibilities Manage your own caseload of public law childcare matters from start to finish, advising social services and representing the Local Authority in court. Drafting legal documentation including applications, statements, and care plans. Conducting your own advocacy at hearings (minimum two court attendances per week).Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (with advocacy rights) and 3+ years of PQE in Childcare law. Proven experience handling public...

A Property Litigation and General Litigation Solicitor of 5 years + PQE is required for a fixed term, maternity contract starting in May 2026 for a firm close to Twickenham, Middlesex. This will be for a period of between 6-12 months. Experience for this Property Litigation & General Litigation Solicitor FTC: Be responsible for the day to day running of a caseload Commercial and residential property disputes Landlord and tenant matters Property related insolvency matters Contractual disputes Be able to interact directly with clients, manage their expectations, and meet their deadlinesQualifications for this Property Litigation & General Litigation Solicitor FTC: Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales with a minimum of 5 years in Litigation with full rights to work Good negotiation skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to convey clear and concise information IT literate to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet...

Locum Private Client Lawyer Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a Law Firm in Buckinghamshire who are looking for a Locum Private Client Lawyer to join the team! The role: * Mixed caseload of private client matters, include complex wills and LPA * 3-month initial contract, with a view to extend * 2-3 days per week in office, dependent on preference, with the rest worked from home * Start date within the next 2 weeks * Full-time hours ideally, but open to a minimum of 4 days per week You must be have at least 3 years of experience in private client law to be considered. If interested, please get in touch now before interview slots are taken! Georgia Howe (Executive Consultant)

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...

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...

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...