22 jobs found in Gillingham

1. To provide a comprehensive and professional legal service in all aspects of adult social care law. 2. To serve as a key source of expertise and knowledge on in the relevant legal discipline 3. To provide legal advice, guidance and practical assistance over the whole range of the Council’s adult social care service focusing on Court of Protection work as well as ancillary matters such as ordinary residence, responsibilities under the Care Act 2014; on Local Government Administration and Judicial Review Proceedings. 4. Conducting a full range of adult’s service cases, including those raising complex or major issues and to undertaking advocacy in the Courts and Tribunals, where rights of audience permit this. 5. This includes advising on evidence and procedure and the conduct of any trials and undertaking the preparation of cases (including the checking of documentation), evaluating evidence and draft court applications/documentation as required. 6. To handle child protection...

Compliance Business Analyst 🌟 Location: London Contract Type: 9 Months Onsite Requirement: 3 days a week (Monday mandatory) Are you a talented Business Analyst with a passion for compliance and a knack for policy governance? Our client, a leading financial institution, is on the lookout for an experienced Compliance Business Analyst to join their team and support an exciting transformation initiative! 🚀 About the Role As a Compliance Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in the design, development, and implementation of a refreshed enterprise-wide Policy Framework. Your expertise will help shape a standardized, governed, and technology-enabled policy management model that strengthens the organization's compliance posture across EMEA. Key Responsibilities Policy Landscape Analysis: - Lead the creation of an enterprise-wide Policy Inventory. - Conduct Gap Analysis to identify missing, duplicate, or outdated policies. - Assess regulatory alignment through Compliance...

A North London local authority is currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer to join its established Legal Services team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious matters within a supportive and fast-paced local government environment.   ROLE:                  Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer LOCATION:         North London RATE:                   £49.91ph umbrella / £44.43ph PAY inc. Holiday pay / £39.65ph PAYE exc. holiday pay CONTRACT:        3 months with possibility of extension   The Role To manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters Cases will include landlord and tenant, housing litigation, employment disputes, licensing and judicial reviews Contributing to the management and strategy of the Legal Services Team Advising members at public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees About You A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE Experience of...

Insurance Claims Officer (Permanent) 📍 Central London | Hybrid Working 💷 £34,359 per annum 📄 Permanent A highly regarded Central London Local Authority is seeking an Insurance Claims Officer to join their specialist Insurance & Risk team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience across insurance claims, legal support, housing claims, investigations or dispute resolution who are looking to build a long-term career within a supportive public sector environment. The organisation is committed to training and development, with clear progression opportunities into Senior Insurance Officer level. Key Responsibilities Investigating liability and insurance claims Managing housing, highways and personal injury claims Assessing acceptance or denial of legal liability Gathering evidence and witness statements Liaising with solicitors, claimants and third parties Handling MOJ portal claims Supporting litigation and court preparation...

URGENT CONTRACT ROLE - INCOME FINANCE OFFICER | WEST LONDON | £20PH I'm currently working with a well-regarded London local authority who are looking to appoint an Income Finance Officer on an initial contract basis. This role would suit someone with experience in: ✔️ Rent arrears recovery ✔️ Income collection / credit control ✔️ Housing income management ✔️ Tenancy sustainment ✔️ Local authority or housing association environments Key responsibilities include: * Managing rent and accommodation charge arrears * Supporting residents with payment arrangements and benefit claims * Reducing arrears whilst maintaining a customer-focused approach * Legal escalation, notices and court-related processes * Liaising with legal teams, support agencies and housing colleagues * Monitoring customer accounts and maintaining accurate records The successful candidate will ideally have: 🔹 Experience within social housing, local authority or housing associations 🔹 Strong customer communication...

Are you ready to tackle significant challenges in fire safety compliance? A leading company in the Facilities Management industry is seeking a Fire Compliance Recovery Specialist in Greater London to develop and implement a recovery program across a large public sector estate. The Role As the Fire Compliance Recovery Specialist, you’ll: • Assess and review existing fire safety measures across the estate. • Develop a comprehensive recovery program to enhance compliance. • Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure safety standards are met. • Prepare detailed reports and action plans for management. • Ensure timely execution of recovery initiatives and compliance audits. You To be successful in the role of Fire Compliance Recovery Specialist, you’ll bring: • Expertise in fire safety regulations and compliance. • Proven experience in developing recovery plans for large estates. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration...

Job Title: Legal Entity Project Manager Location: London/ Hybrid Salary/Rate: £500- £600 inside IR35 Start Date: June Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a legal entity transformation project. The role will focus on managing project governance, planning, financials, reporting and RAID management, while supporting delivery of the legal steps plan and wider project milestones. Key experience required: Previous experience managing legal entity projects, such as restructuring, entity rationalisation, HQ relocation or operating model change Strong Project Manager / PMO background Experience managing project plans, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting Ability to support and drive delivery of a legal steps plan Strong governance, controls and senior stakeholder management experience Experience working with legal, finance, tax, compliance and business teams Strong analytical and reporting skills...

We are currently partnering with a highly regarded Law Firm in London that is looking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor (Senior Level) initially joining on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and fast-paced professional services environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in HR Advisory work, preferably gained within a professional services or legal setting. You will be confident handling a broad range of HR matters, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and possess strong communication and organisational skills. Key responsibilities: * Managing employee relations and offering HR advice to staff and Managers. * Supporting the HR Manager across day-to-day HR operations. * Overseeing trainee onboarding processes and supporting the full employee lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking their next challenge within a respected and supportive organisation. To find...

Property Information Officer Location: Hybrid Working – West London Rate: £375 per day Umbrella Contract: 3 Months Ongoing Hours: Full Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced Property Information Officer to join a busy Property and Estates team within a Local Authority on a hybrid working basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong experience managing property records, asset information systems, and property data within either a local authority or private sector environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as the Council’s Property Information Officer Maintain and develop property data and asset register systems Ensure accurate capture, storage, and management of property information and records Process and respond to internal and external property information requests Monitor compliance with data retention schedules and legal requirements Liaise with ICT teams to ensure property systems remain fit for purpose Produce reports from property...

Interim Risk Manager (6‑Month Contract) | Local Authority 2 Days/Week Onsite | London Are you an experienced Risk Manager ready to step into a high-impact role shaping strategy and strengthening governance? We're supporting a Local Authority to appoint an interim Risk Manager on a minimum 6‑month assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence senior leadership, drive enterprise risk strategy, and embed best practice across a complex organisation. The Role You'll lead and develop the organisation's risk management strategy, working closely with senior leaders to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed. Key responsibilities include: Driving and embedding an enterprise risk management framework (ERM) Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and leadership teams Leading risk identification, analysis, mitigation, and reporting Supporting governance through collaboration with internal audit, finance, and compliance teams Horizon...

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Public sector client for Qualified Solicitors / Barristers with circa 3+ years PQE to take on the role of Planning Lawyer for 6 – 12 months. This is a hybrid working role needing 60% onsite in Westminster. This is a varied advisory role combining Planning and environmental law advice, Public law / judicial review risk, Policy development and legislation support as well as high-profile casework. You will provide advice on: Planning decisions (including called-in decisions and appeals) Planning reform and legislation (including SIs) Infrastructure and major development projects Legal risk and potential challenge (including JR)Key Responsibilities Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice on planning, environmental and public law matters Advise on major infrastructure and development projects (e.g. energy, transport, regeneration) Support policy development and legislative change, including drafting secondary legislation Advise on...

Fee-Share Solicitors with openings Nationwide. Absolute Law Recruitment are working in partnership with various UK and International law firms who are seeking Senior Solicitors and Partners 6yrs+ PQE to join their growing fee-sharing Consultancy Teams. These award-winning Firms focus on quality and talent combining the best elements of traditional law to provide a different offering for both clients and lawyers. You will already have your own client following, however, there will an opportunity to receive referrals through networking. A selection of services covering:- Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Family, Charity, Franchising, Private Client, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Commercial, Construction & Engineering, Employment, Data Management, Technology, Corporate M&A, Pensions, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Insolvency, Environmental, Infrastructure, Private Equity etc. Benefits to include:- ·100% remote working/or "hot desk" from one...

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...

Birchrose Associates is representing a boutique and well-established property law firm based in London's West End, seeking a Legal PA to join its friendly and collaborative Real Estate team. The Firm Our client, a boutique and well-established property law firm based in London's West End, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join their friendly and collaborative Real Estate team on a 12 month fixed-term basis. The Opportunity The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive Legal PA, providing comprehensive support to fee earners and partners within a busy property department. Duties will include: Drafting legal documents including contracts, leases and completion statements Managing post-completion matters, including submission of SDLT returns Producing, amending and formatting legal documentation using Microsoft Word Handling digital dictation and copy typing Obtaining property searches via Searchflow (or similar platforms) Managing Land Registry...

Risk Lawyer (6‑Month FTC – September Start) £80k (pro-rata) International Law Firm | London (EC2N) | hybrid working We are instructed by an international law firm to recruit an experienced Risk Lawyer to join its established Risk & Compliance function on a 6‑month fixed-term contract, commencing September 2026. This is a legal role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm’s global operations, including risk leadership, compliance professionals and the firm’s General Counsel function. The Role The successful candidate will provide hands-on legal and regulatory support across a broad range of professional risk and compliance matters. The role will suit a pragmatic, confident lawyer who is comfortable advising on ethics, regulatory obligations and best practice within an international law firm environment. Key Responsibilities * Advising on professional standards, ethics, confidentiality and regulatory obligations * Supporting...

Looking for your next contract within housing compliance and temporary accommodation? A North East London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Contract and Compliance Officer to join their busy housing team and help ensure vulnerable residents are placed in safe, compliant accommodation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced local authority environment where your expertise in property inspections, compliance, and contract management will have a direct impact on service quality and resident wellbeing. You'll be responsible for managing a range of procurement and compliance-related duties, including carrying out pre- and post-inspections on temporary accommodation properties. Working closely with suppliers, landlords, and internal stakeholders, you will ensure all properties meet the Council's obligations under WREN and Supplier Agreements while maintaining high housing standards across the borough. We are looking for candidates with previous experience...

Legal Secretary My client is a commercial property law firm based in Bishops Stortford and they now require a stand alone Legal Secretary on a full-time office basis with the potential for hybrid working in the future. The Solicitor who you will be supporting works across multiple sites and so the jobholder will need to work independently and will be self motivated to achieve the allocated work. The job requirements are as follows * Basic drafting and preparation of correspondence and legal documents under the supervision of the relevant fee earner. It would be helpful if the candidate could prepare and amend spreadsheets where necessary. * Audio typing from digital dictation as well as copy-typing amendments to documents to include checking that all correspondence and documents are correct and in the in-house style prior to sending. * Liaising with HMRC and the Land Registry including but not limited to SDLT, registering documents and closures of title and responding to...

Personal Injury Solicitor (Locum) – 12 Month Contract Dorking, Surrey £50,000–£80,000 + potential contract extension My client, a well-established personal injury firm based in Dorking, is looking to appoint an experienced and driven Personal Injury Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role would suit someone with strong litigation experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of Personal Injury claims including Road Traffic Accidents, Employers Liability, Occupiers Liability, Public Liability, and related matters Handling fast-track and multi-track claims from pre-action stage through to trial and disposal Developing and implementing robust litigation strategies while ensuring compliance within team processes Using effective analysis, planning, scheduling, prioritisation, monitoring, and review processes to manage workloads Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files at...

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

Role: Event Planner II – Medical Affairs (Pharmaceutical Sector) * Location: Hybrid-working – Stockley Park, Uxbridge (3 days office / 2 days remote) * Length: 12-month contract * Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) * Start Date: June 2026 (or ASAP) The Opportunity: ISR Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in their search for an experienced Medical Affairs and Corporate Event Planner to join their Meeting and Events team on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional with a background in pharmaceutical or healthcare event management to contribute to the compliant delivery of key Medical Affairs programmes, including Advisory Boards, departmental meetings and other high-profile healthcare professional (HCP) events. Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ experience in corporate event...