57 jobs found in Barnsley

Our client, a South Yorkshire-based local authority, is currently recruiting for a Democratic Services Team Leader on a temporary, part-time basis. The position is due to start In September, on a 10-month basis. The rate negotiable depending on experience. Duties will include (but are not limited to): * Providing cabinet and decision-making support * Focusing on school admission appeals * Experience with management of staff * Providing Constitutional and Governance advice to committees Experience: * Experience clerking committees * Maintaining day to day cabinet committees Working hours: * Part-time, 4 days per week * Monday to Friday Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all...

Legal Officer North of England (Hybrid/Flexible with regular travel to a Manchester office) Permanent | Full-time Competitive + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a respected public-sector organisation seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Officer to join its Legal & Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working across a broad range of legal, governance, procurement and compliance matters within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring legal and governance processes operate efficiently while providing practical advice to internal stakeholders. The position offers varied work, exposure to high-profile projects, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational initiatives while developing your expertise across multiple legal disciplines. The Role Working closely with senior legal colleagues, you will provide high-quality...

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Nationwide (Immediate requirements all over the UK) Rate: £260 per day (Limited company, including mileage) OR £240 per day + mileage (Umbrella), plus other expenses for both options IR35 Determination: Outside of scope Contract Length: Long-term, ongoing Working Days: Monday to Friday (However, we positively welcome applications from candidates who can offer a minimum of 3 days per week) The Role: Are you a freelance asbestos surveyor looking for genuine job security? Against the background of current global instability, this role represents an excellent opportunity for a surveyor looking to confirm a highly stable, long-term contract. We are partnering with the UK's leading light in the world of compliance, health and safety to find dedicated professionals for a major national rollout. They have immediate requirements for surveyors all over the UK to cover an extensive portfolio of long-term housing contracts. Your responsibilities...

Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established social housing provider with a strong focus on neighbourhood safety, customer wellbeing and consistent service delivery. The team manages a busy caseload of ASB and tenancy‑related issues, working closely with legal colleagues, partner agencies and community safety teams to keep residents safe and supported. Your new role As an ASB Officer, you'll take ownership of a varied caseload, responding decisively to reports of anti‑social behaviour and progressing cases through prevention, intervention and enforcement. You'll manage data accurately, maintain clear case notes, update customers and partners, and ensure cases are handled consistently from first report to resolution. You'll work closely with the in‑house Legal Team to prepare high‑quality statements, injunction applications, possession paperwork and breach documentation. You'll attend court, support legal colleagues, give evidence where required and carry out advocacy...

We're recruiting for an Estates Officer to join a busy housing team based in Newark-on-Trent, helping maintain safe, clean and well-managed neighbourhoods while providing a visible presence within local communities. Responsibilities of the Estates Officer: Carry out regular estate and neighbourhood inspections Act as the eyes and ears on the ground, identifying and reporting issues Engage with residents and promote positive estate standards Support tenancy compliance through advice, guidance and community engagement Complete minor DIY and practical maintenance tasks Litter pick and report fly-tipping or environmental concerns Check communal buildings and vacant properties Report repairs, anti-social behaviour and other neighbourhood issues Maintain accurate records and escalate concerns to the relevant teamsWhat we're looking for: Customer-facing or public service experience Background in housing, estates, caretaking, facilities, community safety or similar roles desirable Strong...

Location: Haydock, Merseyside (WA11) Salary: £26,275 per annum Hours: Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week Contract: 12-month FTC Merchant Rentals, part of the PayPoint Group, specialise in providing tailored asset finance solutions to businesses large and small throughout the UK, helping them to accept card payments through a range of payment terminal technologies and accessories. We manage an existing customer base of over 30,000 UK customers and require a skilled and efficient Administrator to join us as a Debt Recovery Assistant. About The Role This is an interesting and responsible role where you support the arrears administration process for hire agreements that have fallen into arrears. You won't need any previous experience in Debt Management as we will train you in our process and procedures. The Responsibilities Keep accurate company database records on our BC system and protect terminal estate assets, keeping losses minimised Learn the terms and conditions of...

Your New Company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and values-led organisation to recruit a People Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a collaborative people team and play a pivotal role in supporting managers and employees across a diverse organisation. With a strong focus on employee experience, continuous improvement and organisational development, this role offers the opportunity to influence people practices while contributing to a range of strategic HR initiatives and transformation projects. Your New Role As a People Advisor, you will provide a proactive, professional and solutions-focused HR advisory service, partnering closely with managers across the business. You will manage a broad range of employee relations cases and support key people processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Key responsibilities will include:...

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Risk & Business Acceptance Administrator to join its Risk team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in risk and compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the Business Acceptance and wider Risk teams. Monitor the Risk inbox and allocate queries. Conduct conflict searches and review results. Process client and matter change requests. Create and maintain information barriers. Manage the Gifts & Hospitality Register. Support team meetings and maintain client and matter records within the firm's systems.About You Previous administration experience: legal or professional services experience is advantageous. Risk or compliance experience is desirable but not essential. Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Proactive, adaptable, and...

Senior Estates Surveyor / Senior Valuer 📍 Leicester 💰 £500 per day Umbrella 📅 3-Month Contract 🕒 Full-Time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor / Senior Valuer to join a busy Strategic Property Services team on an interim basis. You will play a key role in the proactive management of a substantial and diverse operational property portfolio valued at over £500m, supporting strategic asset management objectives, income generation initiatives and estate rationalisation programmes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload of estate management and valuation matters * Undertake valuations for acquisition, disposal, lease renewals, rent reviews and accounting purposes * Negotiate landlord & tenant matters including leases, rent reviews and lease renewals * Support asset management strategies and identify opportunities for optimisation and disposal * Prepare technical reports, briefings and development appraisals *...

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Compliance & Enforcement Officer to join a Local Authority in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing enforcement professional with a strong background in managing anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases and legal enforcement. You will investigate serious and complex cases of ASB, harassment, and tenancy or lease breaches, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing legal documentation, and supporting cases through to enforcement. You will also provide specialist advice to Housing Officers on case management, evidence gathering, witness statements, and appropriate legal remedies. The role involves preparing court-ready case files, attending court where required, and working closely with Legal Services, the Police, residents, and partner agencies to deliver effective enforcement outcomes while promoting safer communities. Essential requirements: ·Proven experience managing complex ASB cases....

Role: Private Client Solicitor (5 years PQE) Length: 3 months Rate: £50 - 57.50 (DOE) - Outside IR35 Hours: FT preferred but open to PT Start: Immediate - up to 2 weeks from now

Your new company A West Midlands housing provider is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to join their team on a temporary basis for a minimum of 2 months. Managing a diverse housing portfolio across the Midlands, the organisation is committed to creating safe, sustainable and thriving communities for its residents. Your new role As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality estate management service across a varied housing patch. You will work closely with residents, contractors and partner agencies to ensure neighbourhoods remain safe, well-maintained and welcoming.Key responsibilities will include: Managing communal and external areas to ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation. Overseeing grounds maintenance, cleaning contracts and estate improvement initiatives. Investigating and resolving environmental issues including fly-tipping, abandoned properties, pest control and anti-social behaviour concerns. Carrying out...

Senior Lawyer – Child Protection - Inside IR35 12-week+ contract 37 hours per week Attendance at court is required, office attendance is flexible, ideal is 2–3 times per week Rate: £55-60 per hour Umbrella • Manage a Child Protection caseload from legal planning meetings through to final hearings • Conduct legal planning meetings and Public Law Outline meetings • Handle Child Protection proceedings • Attend and undertake advocacy work • Manage urgent Interim Care Order (ICO) hearings • Prepare and conduct own advocacy • Deal with deprivation of liberty matters • Handle discharge of care order applications • Manage reduction and discharge applications • Provide support with duty solicitor/lawyer rota slots • Undertake general Child Protection casework Location: Sand Martin House

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer Temporary on-going contract - Minimum 3 months Hybrid working - combination of home, office and patch based working Full-Time (37 hours per week) £25.00 per hour - negotiable depending on experience level. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and experienced Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to join a Housing and Community Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience of managing anti-social behaviour cases and working with residents to create safer, stronger communities. You will manage a varied caseload of ASB complaints, investigate incidents, work closely with residents and partner agencies, and take appropriate enforcement and preventative action to resolve issues effectively. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of anti-social behaviour cases from initial report through to resolution. Investigate complaints promptly, gathering evidence through interviews, witness statements, diary sheets, CCTV,...

Group Financial Accountant An excellent opportunity has become available for a Group Financial Accountant to join a large, multi-site organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working within a collaborative finance function, you'll support statutory reporting, group reporting and financial control while contributing to ongoing finance improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of group reporting. * Production of statutory accounts. * Month-end and year-end reporting. * Balance sheet reconciliations. * Technical accounting support. * Liaison with external auditors. * Financial controls and compliance. * Process improvement projects. About You * ACA or ACCA qualified. * Strong technical accounting knowledge. * Experience preparing statutory accounts. * Excellent analytical skills. * Strong attention to detail. * Comfortable working within a complex organisation. Desirable * Previous experience within professional services or...

Group Financial Accountant An excellent opportunity has become available for a Group Financial Accountant to join a large, multi-site organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working within a collaborative finance function, you'll support statutory reporting, group reporting and financial control while contributing to ongoing finance improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Preparation of group reporting. Production of statutory accounts. Month-end and year-end reporting. Balance sheet reconciliations. Technical accounting support. Liaison with external auditors. Financial controls and compliance. Process improvement projects.About You ACA or ACCA qualified. Strong technical accounting knowledge. Experience preparing statutory accounts. Excellent analytical skills. Strong attention to detail. Comfortable working within a complex organisation.Desirable Previous experience within professional services or another complex corporate environment

Head of Facilities Management Operations Location: North East England Organisation: Independant Charity Salary: Competitive (DOE) Are you an experienced Facilities Management leader looking to make a real difference? Finegreen are supporting one of the UK's leading disability charities. We are looking for an exceptional Head of FM Operations to lead Facilities Management services across a diverse multi-site estate, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality environments that enable the people we support to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and people-focused FM professional to drive operational excellence, lead service improvements and play a key role in delivering the Foundation's long-term Estates and Facilities strategy. The Role Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across both Hard and Soft FM services, ensuring the effective delivery of maintenance, compliance, engineering, cleaning, catering,...

Legal Administrator Contract: Temporary Ongoing Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Pay: £13-£14ph Location: Worcester  Immediate Start Available About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join their busy and fast-paced team on a temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised administrator with previous legal or professional services experience to support a dynamic legal department. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the legal team and wider business. Prepare, format and proofread legal correspondence, documents and reports. Maintain and organise legal files, ensuring accurate record keeping and document control. Manage incoming emails, correspondence and telephone enquiries, directing them appropriately. Schedule meetings, manage diaries and coordinate appointments. Assist with the preparation and submission of legal documents and contracts. Maintain legal databases, filing systems...

A Local Authority based in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to support planning services. 📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (high likelihood of extension) 🏢 Flexible Hybrid Working This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded legal team, providing specialist planning law support across three councils. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements ✅ Advising on complex planning law matters ✅ Managing and supporting Judicial Review processes ✅ Attending and advising at Planning Committees ✅ Reviewing reports and providing legal advice to officers and members ✅ Supporting planning functions across multiple local authorities ✅ Using case management and time recording systems effectively Essential Requirements: 🔹 Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with rights of audience, or CILEX Lawyer with litigation and advocacy rights 🔹 Extensive experience drafting Section 106 Agreements 🔹 Strong knowledge of Community...

Your new company A large local authority is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its established legal team on an interim basis. This is an initial 3-month assignment with an immediate start available, offering the opportunity to join a busy and supportive local government legal function handling a high-volume childcare caseload. The team advises on complex and sensitive matters impacting children and families and is looking for an experienced practitioner who can quickly integrate and provide immediate support. The role requires office (occasional) and hearing attendance, though fully remote candidates will be considered on the basis a higher caseload is managed where advocacy responsibilities are not undertaken. Your new role You will manage a full childcare caseload within a local authority setting with minimal supervision, advising social care teams and internal stakeholders on a range of public law childcare matters. Key responsibilities will also...