55 jobs found in Christchurch

Receptionist wanted - Immediate start. We are currently seeking a professional and personable Receptionist to join a well-established legal firm based in Winchester on a short temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer-facing experience who thrives in a professional office environment. This role will be covering Friday 13th February only. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and callers Managing a busy reception area and answering incoming calls professionally Booking meeting rooms and coordinating appointments Providing general administrative support to as and when needed. Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information at all timesAbout You: Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role (legal or professional services experience desirable) Confident communicator with a friendly and professional manner Strong organisational skills and attention...

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Reviews & Complaints Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire. In this role, you will lead legally robust investigations of housing reviews and complaints, ensuring all decisions comply with statutory guidelines. Duties: Investigate and assess S.202 and S.167 housing reviews to ensure decisions are legally sound. Prepare cases for S.204 County Court Appeals. Handle Stage 1 and Stage 2 complaints, including LGSCO responses. Collaborate with Housing Operations teams to ensure statutory compliance and accurate documentation.Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Proven experience in S.202 Reviews and associated decision-making. Experience preparing and managing S.204 County Court Appeals cases. Handling S.167 Reviews of housing allocations. Managing Stage 1 & 2 complaints and LGSCO complaint responses.What's on offer: Salary: £30ph+ *may negotiate higher for...

Service Care Solutions is working with an employee-focussed local authority, based in Swindon, which is seeking an experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant  to join their Legal Services team. This role will provide professional legal and administrative support to the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer and the wider legal team.   Role: Residential Property Legal Assistant Location: Swindon - Local Authority Umbrella Rate: £20 - £25ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £17.98 - £22.32ph Contract Length: 6 weeks with potential for extension   Key Responsibilities Support Right to Buy transactions, including checking legal title documents, collating contract packs, searches and Land Registry documents, and preparing transfer documentation under solicitor guidance. Download and record Land Registry searches, maintaining cost records for submission to the Accountancy Support Team. Provide general legal administration including post handling, scanning, document preparation, answering calls,...

Legal Assistant Swindon – Office Based (SN1) £25ph Super user of the IKEN Case Management System including advance knowledge of the search function, creating new case files, adding documents to appropriate files, bundling of Court and other papers and the providing of reports required by the Chief Legal Officer. Responsible for the storage, filing and retrieval of all legal documents, maintaining the Agreements system and to set up an electronic filing system to ensure all legal documents are saved electronically and ensure access is available to all relevant individuals within the legal team including the easy retrieval. Ensure that sealing of all legal documentation is completed in timely manner, to a high standard and in accordance with the Council’s constitution.   Responsible for monitoring of the Legal inboxes in order to determine which team a query relates to and to ensure that all matters are allocated appropriately and files open accordingly Undertake the right to buy...

A great opportunity to lead the implementation of a Local Authority's new TCW compliance system, driving data readiness and a smooth go‑live for a major housing programme. Housing Compliance Systems Consultant – Basics Role: Housing Compliance Systems Consultant Organisation: Essex Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella) Location: Remote (occasional travel to the office) Contract Length: 3‑month contract (potential to extend) Working Arrangements: Remote + ad‑hoc site attendance Housing Compliance Systems Consultant – Overview * You will be a hands‑on Housing Compliance Systems Consultant to support the implementation and stabilisation of its new compliance system (TCW). The council is delivering a major £150m housing capital investment programme over the next two years, and this role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth onboarding, configuration, data readiness and successful ‘go‑live’ of TCW. * This is a delivery‑focused role where the postholder will take day‑to‑day...

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...

Sales Progressor Brighton Full Time Temp-Perm - £31,000 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Progressor to join a leading Housing Association, supporting the successful progression of residential property sales and disposals while delivering an efficient end-to-end sales process. THE ROLE The Sales Progressor will support the Sales Manager with the disposal of residential void properties and assist with portfolio and land sales, ensuring sales progress smoothly from offer through to completion. • Coordinate with solicitors, agents and internal teams to progress property sales through to exchange and completion • Support the disposal of void residential assets and tenanted property portfolios • Prepare legal briefing packs and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant • Monitor sales performance and validate offer prices against internal business plans • Attend conveyancing and treasury meetings, completing contract authorisations where...

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a PIP 2 Investigator to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you have the skills and dedication to investigate offences that impact our community's most at-risk populations? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Public Protection Unit as a PIP 2 Investigator in Quedgeley, Gloucester! Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £19.24 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Office Based) End Date: October 2026 Driving Required: Yes Police Vetting is require for this you must have been within the UK continuously for a minimum of 5 years About Us: Our Public Protection Unit is dedicated to ensuring safety and justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. We work across specialist teams focusing on Child Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, and safeguarding adults. Together, we strive to...

Data Support & Request Officer Pay: £17.48 per hour Contract Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Crawley / Hybrid Working (Working From Home available) The Data Support & Request Officer will support the effective handling of Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulation (EIR), and Subject Access Requests (SARs). The role requires ensuring requests are processed efficiently, accurately, and within statutory timescales while maintaining full compliance with relevant legislation. The role will also support the handling of Ombudsman complaints by gathering and reviewing case information and ensuring responses meet required standards. Key Responsibilities FOI / EIR Requests Support the processing of FOI and EIR requests in line with statutory deadlines. Provide guidance to requestors and council officers. Acknowledge and triage incoming requests and identify information already published. Liaise with relevant service areas to obtain requested...

Job Title: Solicitor – Contracts and Procurement Specialist Department: Legal Services Reporting to: Principal Solicitor – Non-Contentious Location: Council Offices / Hybrid – 1 day in office per week Role Overview We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Legal Services team as a Contracts and Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice on a wide range of contractual and procurement matters, supporting officers and elected members across the Council. You will play a key role in ensuring the Council’s contracts and procurement processes comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies, while protecting the Council’s interests and delivering value for residents. Key Responsibilities * Provide legal advice to officers and members on contracts and procurement matters. * Draft, review and negotiate a range of agreements including service level agreements, funding...

Contracts and Procurement Solictor  Rate: £40 – £50 per hour Location: Mid Sussex - Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office Contract: Interim / Contract We are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Specialist to join its Legal Services team on an interim basis. This role will provide legal advice, representation and support to Members and officers across the Client, including attendance at public and statutory meetings where required. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Legal Team’s Service Plan and contributing to a high-quality, cost-effective legal service while ensuring good governance and compliance with relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted adviser to Members and officers on a wide range of contracts and procurement matters. Manage an ongoing legal caseload and maintain accurate records of contracts, correspondence and legal documentation. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements including Service Level...

Join our Client Devon and Cornwall Constabulary Legal Team! Are you a qualified legal professional looking for an exciting opportunity in the Police Service? We have an amazing role that could be perfect for you! Our client is seeking a Legal Advisor to join their dynamic Legal Services Department for a temporary 12-month contract based in Middlemoor, Exeter. Competitive Pay: Hourly rate of £26.41. Convenient Location: Middlemoor Exeter Full-Time Opportunity: Immerse yourself in a role that makes a difference! Your Role in a Nutshell As a Legal Advisor, you will provide comprehensive legal services to the Chief Constables, officers, staff, and the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners (OPCC). Your expertise will be pivotal in guiding strategic and tactical legal decisions across three key areas: Litigation, Operations, and Vulnerability. Key Responsibilities: Offer strategic legal advice on a variety of contentious matters, including civil claims, Employment Tribunals,...

Administrator/Planner £31,717 Full Time 3-month Contract Mon – Friday – 40 hour week  - Hybrid About Lampton Group Lampton Group was established by the London Borough of Hounslow in 2012 with the objective of trading local authority functions in order to generate financial surpluses and return those to the council.  We are established as a business that has a social heart with a commercial head that delivers outstanding services across the Borough. We are made up of five distinct service business areas: About the Job To engage with all stakeholders and manage internal and external supply chain partners to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with Lampton Services requirements, and statutory obligations. You will work collaboratively with all Lampton Services Management departments to ensure all works associated with damp or mould are undertaken within specific timescales. The role will support the team to provide administration duties, such as (but not...

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...

Specialist residential real estate company with a dynamic London office based in High Holborn. This role is temp with a potential to go permanent, supporting Head of Legal, to start ASAP on an ongoing basis. The role is highly administrative and more legal support than diary management so will suit someone who really enjoys a wide, varied admin role. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Head of Legal. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is based at the Company’s office in Central London with easy access to transport links. This is a full-time role working 5 days per week in the office with some flexibility to work on a hybrid basis once the role goes permanent. About 80 in office in total; nice wider team – entrepreneurial feel rather than...

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

Are you a skilled planning lawyer who enjoys working on complex, high-profile development and regeneration matters? A forward-thinking Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join its established legal team and play a key role supporting major planning, regeneration and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of local government decision-making, advising senior officers and elected members on matters that directly shape communities and the built environment. The Role You will provide specialist legal advice across a broad range of planning, highways and licensing matters, supporting the delivery of significant regeneration and development projects. Working closely with senior officers, planners and elected members, you will play an important role in ensuring that complex projects are delivered with strong legal foundations. Key responsibilities will include: • Advising planning officers on major planning...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Housing Officer to work with one of our Housing Association clients in Hertfordshire. What the Job Will Be Doing * Manage tenancies effectively, assessing household needs and signposting residents to appropriate support. * Review tenant circumstances regularly and advise on suitable future housing options. * Oversee mixed‑tenure patches, ensuring compliance with policies for leaseholders, shared owners and managing agents. * Represent the organisation at court and external meetings, acting as a key liaison with community stakeholders and resident groups. * Prepare and present court documentation to support legal action when required. * Work collaboratively across teams to deliver a seamless, customer‑focused housing service. * Reduce rent and service‑charge arrears through proactive income management. * Manage antisocial behaviour cases and tenancy/lease breaches, working with internal and external...

My client in Berkshire is currently looking for a Compliance Manager to come in and hit the ground running on an assignment for initially 6 months. They are looking for you to oversee both Commercial & Social Housing across the Big 6 and working alongside the Regulator on improving Compliance. * 6 Months+ * 2 days on site per week, 3 WFH. * Pay: (Apply online only) p/d If you are interested in this role, please apply via this ad and I will get back to you accordingly

HR Administrator - Contract Rate: £140 per day (Contract) We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented HR Administrator to join our client on a contract basis in London Bridge. You will support the HR function by ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient HR processes across the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has strong organisational skills. Key Responsibilities: Support the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, arranging interviews, and preparing offer documentation. Maintain and update employee records, HR systems, and databases with accuracy and confidentiality. Assist with payroll-related admin, including processing documentation and monitoring absences. Coordinate onboarding activities, including induction scheduling and training support. Respond to day‑to‑day HR queries and provide administrative support across compliance and policy processes.If you are a dedicated HR Administrator looking for...