20 jobs found in Carlisle

Senior Property Solicitor Responsible to: Interim Deputy Corporate Head of Law & Governance Engaging with staff at all levels in the Council, Members, residents, solicitors in private practice, barristers, judiciary, other public and private bodies. Main Purpose of Job: Qualified solicitor role, current practising certificate and SRA number are mandatory requirements. To provide advice, transactional work and drafting for commercial property matters (Wayleaves, Easements, Leases, Lease renewals, Management Work, Disposal etc), Open Spaces, community assets and some Housing matters (Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, Acquisition, Lease Extension etc) and issuing the First Homes Scheme certifications. Drafting legal implications in Committee reports pertaining to properties. To be a mentor and support to more junior/other members of the team. The position is supervised by the Principal Property Solicitor and the Interim Deputy Corporate Head of Law and Governance and...

Property Compliance Manager - Strategic Property Team This post is for a fixed period to cover a special Compliance Project to ensure the Council's property estate is fully compliant and any required remedials are completed which will enable the permanent Compliance Team to manage the estate effectively as business as usual once completed. This role is part of a specialist unit within the Facilities Management (FM) function but the project team will also be supported by two project specific Lawyers who will be responsible for reviewing all property agreements to identify where the Council holds responsibility for statutory compliance matters. The postholder's primary responsibility will be undertaking site inspections to ensure the Council is discharging its statutory compliance duties, identifying any areas where it is not and rectifying these with our third party contractors, as well as managing contractors to undertake any remedial action required, and then updating...

Our Client is seeking a temporary Governance Business Partner to support the Governance and Risk Manager in helping to maintain a strong governance environment by taking responsibility for audit requirements, supporting governance policy development and maintaining key registers and legal / regulatory return processes. This is achieved by being proactive in forecasting and responding to new legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the Senior Management Team, Executive and Board are kept up to date and relevant processes are updated and continuously improved to drive compliance. Working collaboratively with the Governance & Risk Manager to ensure compliance, completion and submission of annual returns to Companies House for dormant companies and to FCA. This includes maintaining registers for Declaration of Interest, Gifts and Hospitality Payments and Benefits. Effectively support with fraud & bribery investigations reported to the Governance team, working...

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for 2 Paralegals to join the legal team supporting the high-profile Emma Caldwell Inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced paralegals seeking meaningful public sector legal work within a fast-paced and high-profile environment. The legal team is led by the Solicitor to the Inquiry, supported by deputy solicitors and assistant solicitors. The successful candidates will work closely with assistant solicitors across a broad range of legal and evidential tasks. Key Responsibilitie: Support solicitors with document review, evidence management, witness statements, redaction, and hearing preparation Coordinate meetings, interviews, correspondence, and liaison with external stakeholders and core participants Maintain accurate records and document management systems while managing high volumes of sensitive information Provide administrative and legal support throughout all stages of the Inquiry, including during public...

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a well-established Local Authority in West Yorkshire to recruit an experienced Prosecution Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to join a busy and supportive team on a hybrid basis, handling a varied caseload of criminal and regulatory prosecutions. Prosecution Solicitor Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working) Contract: Full-Time | 3-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £50–£55 per hour (Umbrella) PAYE (Inc.Hol): £44.50 - £48.89   As a Prosecution Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload of prosecution matters on behalf of the Local Authority. You will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance and supporting enforcement functions across multiple service areas. Key Responsibilities as a Prosecution Solicitor: Managing a caseload of criminal and civil prosecution matters, including regulatory offences Conducting advocacy in Magistrates’ Court where required Preparing and...

elmont Recruitment is on the lookout for passionate and experienced Outreach Workers to join a dynamic team in the Merseyside on a rolling fixed-term contract (3 months+). If you're ready to make a real difference, this is your opportunity! In this role, you'll be at the forefront of engaging with and assessing individuals within the street population who face complex challenges. Whether you're working in a street or hub setting, you'll be creating tailored action plans to help address rough sleeping and street activity, driving real change in people's lives. Key Details: * Shift Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM * Working Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday * Contract Length: 3/6 months (+ potential for ongoing work) * Hourly Rate: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour We also have additional substance misuse contracts available in the area. Get in touch with Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply now! Why Work with Belmont Recruitment? * Earn extra with our...

Interim Finance Data Analyst Location: Wilmslow Contract: 2/3 months (Immediate start) Rate: £200-£300 per day (Dependent on experience) Overview: We are supporting a business that has recently completed a systems migration and now requires an immediately available finance contractor to support a critical supplier master data cleanse project. This is a short-term assignment focused on ensuring supplier records are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready, with particular emphasis on sensitive banking information and fraud risk controls. Key Responsibilities: Cleanse, validate, and maintain supplier master data within the finance system. Review and verify supplier bank account details, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls Identify and resolve duplicate, incomplete, or incorrect supplier records Support implementation of robust supplier verification processes Handle sensitive financial data in line with GDPR and fraud prevention best practices Work closely with...

We are seeking an experienced Legal Director to take on a business?critical role, supporting the delivery of our Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) developments. This role offers a fixed term contract of 18 months based from our Chester office (minimum of 2 days per week) with the flexibility to work from home too. The role: You will be accountable for the preparation, negotiation, and management of construction documentation across the full lifecycle of projects, working closely with internal commercial, technical, and operational teams, as well as external lawyers, investors, purchasers, and funders. The role requires a strong construction law background and the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on complex development and funding arrangements. You will lead negotiations with contractors and funders, draft and agree building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, and third?party rights, and...

Contracts Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Contracts Manager based in Nottingham. This role is on a 6-month contract basis and is mainly remote, with occasional on-site attendance The Company We’re working with a public-sector focused organisation undergoing a period of transformation, including the implementation of a newly developed contract management system. This is a key support role within the contract management function, offering the opportunity to play a hands-on part in improving governance, compliance, and data quality across the organisation. The Role This role is for a detail-driven Contracts Manager who is comfortable working with limited direction and ready to make an immediate impact. You’ll support the management, capture, and maintenance of contract information within a new contract management system and will be responsible for: Capturing and inputting accurate contract data into the contract management system Ensuring compliance with local...

Public sector organisation in Staffordshire are looking for a compliance contracts manager for an initial period of 6 months. Purpose of the role: You will assist with the management of contracts, including any requirement for ad-hoc administration of relevant workstreams. You will also be required to attend operational and strategic meetings when necessary. You will liaise with customers and stakeholders as appropriate, regarding the compliance activities in your remit, including residents, leaseholders, local councillors, building users and other users. You will be responsible for verifying contractor billing and ensuring it is in line with contractual agreements. You will support and deputise as appropriate for the Head of Compliance to manage all resources available, to ensure that the Compliance team – and the broader Organisation - can meet its’ objectives. £350 - £400 per day 6 months Hybrid 3/2 Start ASAP If you would like to discuss the role further please apply...

Administrator Telford, Shropshire Temporary to Permanent National Minimum Wage (in line with age-related rates) Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week We are recruiting for an Administrator for our Telford based client on a temp-to-perm basis. This role will be suited to someone who is keen to learn and has some existing office-based administration experience. My client does recognise people who work hard and can offer progression opportunities and will also consider putting the successful candidate through additional training. Your duties will include: * Provide general administrative support to colleagues. * Assist with maintaining customer files throughout their full lifecycle. * Manage appointments and keep the office diary updated and well‑organised on a daily basis. * Handle incoming telephone calls and enquiries * Monitor and respond to emails and other messages promptly * Provide cover and support to colleagues during busy periods or absences to ensure continuity...

Children’s Social Worker Nottingham City Council Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Nottingham City Council. Contract details Ongoing temporary contract Initial 3?month placement, with strong likelihood of extension Full time – 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday) Hybrid working: 2 days per week working from home, 3 days office?basedPay rates Up to £37.50 per hour (Umbrella) £32.97 PAYE (inclusive) £29.42 PAYE (exclusive)Role overview You will be working within a specialist service supporting children with complex disability and health needs. The role involves managing a varied caseload, undertaking statutory assessments, and completing court?related work while working closely with partner agencies. Essential requirements Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel Experience working with children with complex disabilities and/or health needs and their families Experience in Mental Capacity and...

Are you an experienced senior people leader ready to make an immediate impact? We’re looking for an Interim People Operations & Resourcing Manager to join us at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead operational people services within a fast-paced, customer-focused housing organisation. Reporting to the Head of People, you will provide hands-on leadership across people operations and resourcing, working closely with People Business Partners, Advisors and specialist teams during a critical delivery phase. The Role This role is central to delivering a high-quality, compliant and forward-thinking people service, ensuring consistency, efficiency and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will: * Lead people operations - overseeing employee relations, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and pay & benefits administration, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal...

Payroll Implementation Consultant Hybrid – Birmingham £35,000 – £43,000 (pro rata) 12 Month Fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover) A fast-growing provider of workforce management and payroll technology solutions within the hospitality sector is seeking a Payroll Implementation Partner to join its specialist Payroll Implementation team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key delivery role within the Professional Services function, supporting the onboarding and implementation of new payroll clients during a period of maternity cover. The role is highly hands-on, fast-paced, and detail driven, with a strong focus on data integrity and client delivery. Key Responsibilities * Manage client payroll implementation timelines and onboarding requirements * Run full and comprehensive parallel payrolls during implementation * Migrate payroll data from legacy provider systems * Analyse payroll data and identify discrepancies or required corrections * Produce and...

Procurement Governance Lead Location: Midlands - Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) Rate: £500-£525 per day Contract: Interim for 6 months About the Role A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced professional to lead on governance and compliance within its Procurement function. This role will ensure robust decision-making processes, alignment with governance frameworks, and compliance with relevant procedures. Key Responsibilities Own and implement governance frameworks and compliance checks for procurement activity. Facilitate and track decision-making processes. Ensure quality and clarity of decision reports, aligned to policy and strategy. Liaise with legal, finance, audit, and committee support teams to ensure integrated governance. Define and maintain decision-making templates, SOPs, and frameworks. Deliver training and monitor compliance KPIs. Act as subject-matter expert for governance and compliance queries. Lead and support senior leadership team...

Job Title: Payroll Implementation Partner Location: Coleshill (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £43,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Implementation Partner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role will play a key part in supporting payroll system implementations, ensuring smooth transitions, accurate data migration, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the process. Key Responsibilities * Support end-to-end payroll implementation projects, from planning through to go-live * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document payroll requirements * Assist with data migration, validation, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy * Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues during implementation phases * Work closely with system providers and internal IT teams to support configuration and testing * Deliver user acceptance testing (UAT) and support training for end users *...

The role is to strategically manage a number of high value contracts within the Home Maintenance Services department, predominantly our Stores and Fleets contracts, to support the delivery of an efficient and customer focused home maintenance and compliance services. Client Details My client is one of the leading housing providers in the West Midlands providing over 11000 properties in local authority areas such as Walsall, Telford, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire and Staffordshire amongst others. Description Strategically manage a number of high value contracts, namely the Stores, Fleet and Waste provisions. Ensure contracts are managed and delivered in line with overall business goals and objectives and our wider Corporate Plan. Lead and deliver on operational measurements that support strategic goals, ensuring that the department has adequate information and analysis to support and deliver strong performance management. Lead the development and management of Stores, Fleet and...

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing provider for a Managing Agent Performance & Compliance Officer to support the oversight of third-party managed homeownership schemes. This role plays a key part in protecting residents’ interests, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving high service standards across managed estates. This is initially a temporary rolling contract, they offer flexible working hours and a hybrid set up, 2 days from the office per week. What You’ll Be Doing * Overseeing third-party agreements, head leases and managing agents * Scrutinising service charge demands, accounts and formal notices * Monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs * Investigating and escalating disputes or non-compliance * Supporting financial and building safety compliance monitoring * Acting as a key liaison between residents, managing agents and internal teams * Supporting delivery of leasehold and...

The Interim Senior Procurement Manager will oversee procurement strategies and ensure compliance with organisational policies within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role based in Warwickshire requires a focused professional to manage procurement processes effectively and drive value for money. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The organisation operates at a large scale, providing essential services and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in its operations. Description Develop, implement and monitor top level category / capital project procurement strategies to achieve strict savings targets / budgets, timescales. Support achievement of Procurement Office KPIs and embed the category management framework across spend areas in excess of £10M p.a. Ensure procurement recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives support the organisation's strategic goals. Produce and present reports,...

Data Analyst - Legal Operations (Contract) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £410 per day via Umbrella company Duration: ASAP - December 2026 We are currently seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Legal Operations team on a long‑term contract. This role will support key digital and transformation priorities across the General Counsel function, with a strong focus on improving data capture, insight generation, and the effective use of AI‑enabled solutions. The successful candidate will help drive better data‑led decision‑making across areas including external legal spend, internal demand management, and the adoption of AI tools and platforms. Key Responsibilities Support improved data capture and analysis relating to external counsel usage, including spend, matter data, and insight generation. Contribute to the development of a Legal Front Door, supporting the capture and analysis of incoming work, demand sources, resourcing models, and...