49 jobs found in Croydon

Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, London, are seeking a Housing Solutions Reviews Officer. To conduct robust and timely reviews of decisions made under the Allocations Policy and in pursuit of the statutory duties to people experiencing homelessness. 2 days in office, 3 days remote. Responsibilities To be senior in rank to Housing Officers and provide an independent legal review of cases where a customer is dissatisfied with a decision on the allocation of housing. To liaise with external partners and carry out statutory review enquiries and proceedings prior to review decisions. To ensure that statutory decisions can withstand political, media and legal scrutiny. To provide effective, professional Review and Appeal service on behalf of the Housing Service. To work professionally with service users, their representatives and other agencies involved with Reviews and Appeals. To work collaboratively with other teams within Homeless Services to deal...

Our clients a busy Law practice in the City of London are expanding and seeking to appoint a Qualified Lawyer as a consultant on there team for a project due to start in May 2026, that they will be advising on. The Lawyer must have expertise in negotiating and drafting Energy Power Purchasing Agreements, Mining services, Offtake agreements, with proven recent experience. You will have around 5 year's experience in the above and along with the technical knowledge, have excellent relationship skills with superb English written and verbal communication. The project is for around 6 month's, however it could be extended if need be. Great salary and benefits for the right candidates. Please note - No Sponsorship is offered

Training Developer Contract – 6 Months Location: Cumbria (Workington and other local sites) On-site: 5 days per week (no hybrid working) IR35: In Scope Rate: £25.49 per hour (Umbrella) SC Clearance Required We are currently looking for experienced Training Developers to join a high-performing team delivering critical training solutions within a regulated, safety-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working across multiple business areas. The Role As a Training Developer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of training material development, following a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). You will work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design and deliver effective, compliant learning solutions. Key Responsibilities * Analyse training needs and design effective learning solutions * Develop engaging training materials in line with SAT principles * Deliver and support...

Senior Document Reviewer Work pattern: Full time (36 hours pw) Hybrid - 40% (2 days pw) in office (Currently in Embankment, will move to Canary Wharf towards the back end of 2026). Contract Type: 6 month contract with possible ongoing extension (Temporary), Monday - Friday, 36 hrs per week. Salary: £18.99ph Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team at the forefront of public service! We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Senior Document Reviewer to support our clients mission in tackling serious fraud, bribery, and corruption. About Our Client Our client are a specialist investigation and prosecuting authority dedicated to ensuring justice in complex financial crimes. With a multi-disciplinary team of forensic accountants, investigators, and lawyers, we utilise our unique legislative powers to build robust cases and maintain confidence in the UK's business and financial institutions. Key Responsibilities As a Senior...

Temporary Accommodation Officer 📍 London (On-site initially, moving to hybrid) 💼 Contract Role We’re currently working with a forward-thinking London local authority to recruit an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to support a busy Housing Needs service. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation placements to join a high-performing team. 🔑 The Role You will be responsible for the allocation, management, and monitoring of temporary accommodation placements, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and delivering a high-quality service to homeless households. Initially, the role will be fully office-based to support onboarding and training, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid working arrangement following a successful first few weeks. 🧩 Key Responsibilities * Managing the allocation and letting of temporary accommodation in line with legislation * Coordinating...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Financial Crime Technical Business Analyst Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract with potential to extend. Location: London (2 days in office) Rate: £550 - £650 inside umbrella The Technical Business Analyst (TBA) is responsible for managing and maintaining the change lifecycle for the Financial Crime transaction risk analysis and fraud prevention platform. This role involves overseeing project deliverables, driving project management activities, and ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement across both business and technical team. The Technical Business...

Legal PA - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract We are working with a highly regarded, City based law firm in London, known for combining deep sector expertise with a first class service to a prestigious client base. The firm is seeking a Legal PA to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract, supporting a busy team of Partners and fee earners. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Legal PA to join a professional and fast paced environment. The Firm The Legal PA will join a law firm that offers a collaborative and high performing working culture, surrounded by respected legal professionals. The firm prides itself on delivering exceptional client service and is therefore seeking a like minded individual who takes real ownership of their role. The Role You will provide high level administrative and organisational support to Partners and fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of their day to day activities. This is a varied and fast paced role...

This role is the Housing Asset Management’s expert on assurance, providing oversight of the health and safety, building safety, procurement, quantity surveying and commercial services functions. * Lead the management of quantity surveying, health and safety, and procurement staff and consultants. * To ensure all contracts are procured in full compliance with contract law, associated regulations and all internal council policies including contract procurement and procedure rules. * . Supporting a programme of works of between £30m and £60m per annum. * Proven track record in cost management within construction, using various forms of contract, ideally JCT and NEC

We are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer on a 12mth fixed term contract with good knowledge and experience of health and safety in a corporate office environment to join a leading professional services business. The main purpose of the role will be responsibility for the effective and efficient compliance of the firm maintaining a safe working environment for its state of the art brand new corporate head office. General responsibilities will include updating and revising aspects of company policies, procedures and legal obligations, coordinating all H&S issues and coordination of in-house training. * Previous administration experience within a corporate environment is essential * A recognised H&S qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be beneficial. * Risk Assessments: Identify potential workplace hazards and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate risks. * Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site visits to ensure safety procedures are...

A Housing Association is currently looking for an Estate Operations Co-ordinator on a temporary to permanent basis. Key responsibilities Provide exceptional on-site management services and ensure timely, responsive support for customers. Complete all Fire Risk Assessment actions promptly, adhering to internal policies. Conduct regular and ad-hoc estate inspections to monitor standards and implement necessary improvements. Manage newsletters and communications to keep residents informed. Recommend enhancements for communal areas and estate services to the Estate Operations Manager. Improve resident satisfaction within budget; identify cost-saving opportunities. Foster strong relationships with contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts and SLAs while managing risks. Oversee maintenance contracts for M&E equipment, ensuring adherence to manufacturer guidelines. Supply high-quality business and performance data to the Estate Operations Manager. Deliver services...

Due to planned growth, my client is seeking a locum Private Client Solicitor to join their team in London. Assignment Details • Locum position • Initial duration: 3 months • High likelihood of extension or potential permanent route • Hybrid arrangement with preferred office attendance Tuesday–Thursday • Immediate start preferred. The Opportunity The incoming solicitor will join the Probate arm of a rapidly scaling company known for delivering a more human and technology-enabled approach to estate administration and estate planning. The role sits at the heart of their legal service, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clients receive clear, compassionate and streamlined support. This role suits someone looking for something different from the traditional private client environment—more autonomy, faster pace, and the chance to influence how legal services evolve. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full probate caseload, including complex grant-only and estate...

The Firm A prestigious London law firm, highly regarded for its expertise in high-value and complex litigation, is seeking an experienced PA to join its Divorce & Family team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Opportunity The successful PA will provide high-level support to Partners and fee earners within a busy and well-regarded Divorce & Family team. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will quickly become a key point of contact within the department. Duties will include: Supporting Partners and fee earners with day-to-day administrative and organisational tasks Acting as a trusted point of contact and "go-to" person within the team Monitoring Partner inboxes and managing incoming queries Extensive diary management, including scheduling meetings, travel, and client events Preparing and drafting correspondence, reports, presentations, and documents Managing client relationships and acting as gatekeeper for calls and emails Handling new client enquiries and...

The Firm A well-established mid-tier law firm based in Central London, specialising in real estate, dispute resolution and private wealth. The firm acts for a diverse client base including multinationals, public and private companies, partnerships, public sector organisations and high-net-worth individuals. The Opportunity The successful Legal PA will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to 6 fee earners within the Tax & Estate Planning team. Duties will include: Audio and copy typing Managing client files, including opening and closing Preparing draft bills and obtaining billing guides Creating and maintaining client records Managing client queries and liaising with stakeholders Diary management, including organising meetings, appointments, and lunches Arranging travel for fee earners Coordinating file reviews and liaising with Risk & Compliance Assisting with booking training courses Supporting the wider team with overflow work This Legal PA...

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a homelessness review officer to join the housing options department at one of Adecco's most improved local government clients for the next 2-3 months (with every possibility of an extension should you perform well). Our client is based near to Heathrow Airport in West London but this role is predominantly working from home. You will be working 37 hours each week (Monday to Friday) and undertaking many of the duties of the current Housing Performance Manager role but concentrating on reviews, complaints, FOIs etc. Key elements of the role include: * Undertaking complex enquiries to inform the decision making process and to carry out statutory and non-statutory reviews under current legislation particularly S202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VI & Part VII, as amended, taking into account relevant case law and the Homelessness Codes of Guidance. * Responding to threats of judicial review with expediency, preparing counter responses to...

Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property & Planning) – Interim 📍 South East London (Hybrid Working- 1-2 days onsite each week) 💷 PAYE Rate: £49.43 per hour / Umbrella Rate: £68.81 per hour 📅 12-week initial contract | Immediate start An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer / Legal Leader to join a well-regarded London local authority on an interim basis. This is a pivotal leadership role within Legal Services, offering the chance to lead a high-performing team while advising on a broad range of complex planning, highways and property matters. The Role You will be responsible for leading and managing a specialist legal team covering contracts, planning and property, while also acting as a key advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: * Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106, Section 38 and Section 278 agreements * Advising on a wide range of planning and highways legal matters *...

No Access Investigation Team Manager London Borough of Newham (via Adecco Recruitment) Pay: £27.80 per hour PAYE (£36.39 Umbrella) Location: Newham Dockside (Hybrid - majority office‑based) Contract: Temporary Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role Adecco are recruiting on behalf of Newham Council for an experienced No Access Investigation Team Manager. This is a specialist leadership role within the Housing Income Collection service, responsible for managing and resolving persistent no‑access cases across Newham's housing portfolio. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure legal compliance, support statutory inspections, and contribute to protecting housing assets and income recovery. This is a hybrid role but predominantly office-based at Newham Dockside, with some travel required across the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and supervise a specialist team of up to 12 Investigation Officers. Oversee investigations into persistent...

Sheer Jobs is recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property & Planning) to lead a high-performing legal function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex legal matters across contracts, planning, highways, and property, while supporting key corporate priorities. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage, and supervise a team of contract, planning, and property lawyers. * Negotiate and complete legal agreements including S106, S38, and S278 agreements, along with associated licences relating to planning and highways matters. * Provide expert legal advice on all planning and highways-related issues. * Attend and advise at Planning Committee and other council committees as required. * Actively contribute as a member of the Legal Services Management Team. * Deliver member training and support governance across the organisation. * Deputise for the Monitoring Officer, including attendance at high-level meetings. *...

Duties will be to; Draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters. Advise on all matters relating on planning and highways matters. Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers. Positively contribute as member of the Legal Services Management Team. Conduct member training. Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary. Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings. Progress the council's various corporate agenda. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

We’re looking for an experienced Compliance Surveyor to lead asbestos and water (Legionella) compliance across our housing stock. This role ensures statutory safety, manages key compliance programmes, and oversees contractor delivery. Key Responsibilities * Deliver asbestos programmes: re‑inspections, management surveys, R&D surveys and removals. * Oversee water safety compliance: risk assessments, monitoring and remedial actions. * Maintain accurate asbestos and water registers. * Coordinate access with repairs, gas, estates, tenancy and ASB teams. * Manage contractors, review outputs and ensure remedial works are completed. * Provide clear reporting and escalate risks to the Compliance Manager. Requirements * Experience managing asbestos compliance in housing or similar environments. * Knowledge of asbestos surveying/management (P402/P405 or equivalent) and domestic Legionella control. * Strong contractor‑management skills. * Desirable: asbestos/water...

Compliance Surveyor — Fire Safety (Interim, 6 months) Contract: Interim / 6 months Reports to: Compliance Manager / Head of Property Services Location: Borough-wide site visits About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Fire Safety Compliance Surveyor to support day‑to‑day fire safety across the council’s housing stock. You will deliver and oversee Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), manage remedial works, and ensure robust, audit‑ready compliance records. Key Responsibilities * Complete and/or manage Type 1 FRAs across blocks and sheltered schemes (~300 per year). * Commission and oversee specialist fire risk assessors; review and action recommendations. * Manage fire‑safety remedial works, from specification to completion. * Maintain fire safety registers, action plans and re‑inspection schedules. * Work with repairs, property, ASB and estates teams to coordinate access. * Provide clear reporting to the Compliance Manager and support updates to policy/procedures....