36 jobs found in Haywards Heath

A housing association is currently looking for a Legal Assistant on a temporary basis for about 10 weeks. Key responsibilities are as follows You will be responsible for obtaining lease agreements and related documents from the Land Registry, ensuring completeness and accuracy against internal records Conduct detailed reviews of leases to extract key information, including service charges apportionment clauses,maintenance obligations, and any variations impacting cost allocation. Identify and escalate discrepancies to the Project Lead. Analyse extracted data to determine correct service charge apportionment and accurately log findings in joint spreadsheet, maintaining consistent formatting, categorisation, version control and audit trails for all updates. Identify and review additional leases based on initial findings and set criteria, applying risk-based prioritisation to address anomalies or complex cases promptly and ensure comprehensive coverage. Ensure all activities...

A modern and reputable solicitor’s firm in Basingstoke are looking for a full time Receptionist to join their team. This will be on an initial 3 Month fixed-term contract with the potential to go permanent. The firm are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible. Duties and Responsibilities: Handling incoming enquiries by telephone, meeting/ greeting clients and visitors. Assisting with scheduling, filling and general office administration. Manage incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries. Provide accurate information and direct queries to the appropriate departments. Ensuring that stationery stock levels on the floors are sufficiently stocked. Skills and Requirements: At least 1 Years + recent experience within a client facing reception role within a law firm is highly desirable but not essential. Professional services will be considered. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Excellent client/customer service. Previous...

Our client acts for many household names, including some of the country’s largest housebuilders, commercial developers, investors, lenders, business owners, charities, landowners, construction firms and public sector organisations. The role is ongoing temporary, with an immediate start/New Year start available. This role has the potential to become a permanent position. They advise on a wide range of commercial property matters including development land and sites, contracts and disputes, leases, finance, tax and property trust and health and safety regulation. They have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary with experience in Commercial Property work to join their team. The role is working full-time and is office based. We are looking for someone with excellent secretarial skills and the ability to support the team with a range of administration and secretarial tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Some of your duties will include: Document management;...

Our well-respected and established client is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide support within their Employment team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary/Assistant we Full or part-time hours will be considered, office based and fixed term till April 2026. Responsibilities: * Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. * Typing dictation. * Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. * Management of outgoing paper-based post. * Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS * Management of document release requests. * Keeping lawyers up to date on...

Our well-respected and established client is seeking a talented, friendly and enthusiastic Team Assistant to provide support within their Employment team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal or Team Assistant and are looking to strengthen your knowledge and experience further, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for! Full or part-time hours will be considered, office based and fixed term till April 2026. Responsibilities: * Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. * Typing dictation. * Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. * Management of outgoing paper-based post. * Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in...

Adult Social Care Lawyer Full Time £50 - 60 per hour Remote Working A qualified Adult Social Care Lawyer is required to join a local authority based in the South East for a period of 6 months with the view to extension thereafter on a full-time working basis. The successful Adult social care locum will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive and will ideally have previous experience of working in the public sector however, private practice candidates will be considered. You will be able to work on a remote/hybrid working basis for the duration of the assignment and will be working with a supportive and friendly team with shared paralegal support across the social care legal teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legal public sector with the opportunity of a more permanent role and opportunities in progression and management available further into the role. Our Client is ideally seeking someone with experience of undertaking...

Service Care Legal are seeking a skilled and motivated Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their legal department on a locum basis. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse and challenging caseload within a supportive local authority environment. ROLE:                  Housing Litigation Lawyer LOCATION           South London RATE:                   £50ph (umbrella) / £39.76ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £35.48ph exc. holiday pay CONTRACT         36 hours per week, 3 month ongoing contract You will focus on one or more of the following key areas:   Complex possession proceedings Housing Judicial Reviews Access cases Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Key Responsibilities   Manage and progress a caseload of litigation matters, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and to a high standard. Provide expert legal advice to internal departments and stakeholders on housing and public law litigation issues. Represent the Council in court and at tribunals where required. Draft,...

Pertemps Network Group are assisting a London Housing Provider who are seeking an energetic and proactive Contract Manager to oversee cleaning and grounds maintenance contracts across its estates. You will bring proven contract management experience, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to work with contractors to deliver high-quality, resident-focused services. You will also support residents with service concerns, provide practical solutions, and continuously enhance the delivery of estate services. Location: London Rate: (Apply online only) Day Rate Managing: x4 Contract Officers Working Pattern: x4 days on site   As Contract Manager, you will: Ensure the effective management of estate cleaning and grounds maintenance contracts Hold regular monthly performance meetings, monitoring delivery against SLAs and KPIs. Line manage a team of Contract Monitoring Officers, overseeing contract compliance and service standards. Lead a team responsible for investigating...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Environmental Enforcement Officer to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Contract Details: Type: Temporary Pay: £25.07 per hour (PAYE) / £32.76 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Frizlands Admin Offices & Depot Working Arrangements: On site Hours: Rota, that includes out of hours, weekends and evenings as requiredEssential Criteria: You must have a full UK driver's license and have access to own vehicle You must be competent in all aspects of environmental enforcement and statutory noiseSkills Required: Be able to Demonstrate a sound understanding of environmental and statutory legislation/enforcement powers available, evidence of producing/serving legal notices and acting as a prosecution/expert witness Experience of undertaking enforcement activity in a similar frontline role including evidence gathering, statement writing, interviewing under Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 caution, use of contemporaneous notes....

Property Compliance & Contracts Officer *Housing* *Hybrid working - 3 days on site / 2 from home* The role: We are looking for a proactive person who will be responsible for managing contractor relationships and monitoring performance to ensure service delivery meets our residents' needs and contractual requirements. Will be expected to liaise with contractors, tenants and freeholders to arrange the testing and inspections required to ensure properties within the portfolios meet all statutory obligations and local property licensing conditions and repairs. Primarily heating and gas contracts Must have experience in a similar role. Please apply with an updated CV. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Anti Social Behaviour Officer - Fixed Term Contract until 18/12/2026 London- Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon £35,000 + paid business mileage Hyde is looking for an Anti Social Behaviour Officer to join our collaborative and values-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development. As an Anti Social Behaviour Officer at Hyde, you will be responsible for managing and investigating anti-social behaviour cases, ensuring proportionate and effective interventions are taken to protect our residents and communities. You’ll play a key role in providing excellent customer service, utilising legal and non-legal tools, and working with internal and external partners to resolve complex cases. Key Duties * Risk-assess victims of Anti Social Behaviour and implement appropriate case management plans, making referrals where necessary. * Make effective use of...

We're Recruiting! Family Law Paralegal - 12-Month FTC - London Search Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded family law practice to recruit a talented Family Law Paralegal on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with partners and senior lawyers, gaining hands-on exposure to a wide range of high-quality family law matters. The Role: As a key member of the team, you will: * Attend court hearings and client meetings * Draft initial correspondence and court documents * Conduct legal research and prepare court bundles * Assist with costs schedules, bills, and general administrative support The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who brings: * A strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree) * At least 6 months' experience in a family law practice * Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook * Excellent time management and organisational abilities * A...

Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Facilities Manager CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Facilities Manager to join the team located in London. Working alongside one of our most prestigious clients in their head office, you as the Facilities Manager will have responsibility for the management of an FM team, vendors, Health and Safety, environmental, company procedures related general legislation and client/tenant requirements. This includes ensuring the adherence to the budgetary costs and customer service standards. Key...

Senior Contracts Advisor (Derivatives) Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Contracts Advisor based in London on an initial 6-month contract basis. The company We’re working with a global energy and petrochemicals company involved in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on delivering reliable energy while investing in cleaner technologies and sustainable practices worldwide. Responsibilities: Advise business and support functions on standard and complex contracts (e.g., ISDAs, framework agreements, Broker agreements, SLAs), ensuring regulatory and compliance. Provide guidance on derivatives contracts and commercial/contractual risks for traders, ensuring contracts are fit for purpose. Negotiate contracts for OTC derivative transactions, trade confirmations, and ad hoc agreements, maintaining compliance with the companies’ policies. Support resolution of contractual disputes, liaising with...

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...

Head of Organisational Delivery Location: London - Vauxhall (on-site for first 3 months, hybrid considered afterwards) Salary: £47,342 Hours: Full time Contract: Fixed Term until 1st May 2026 Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced and solutions-focused operational leader looking for a role where you can make a measurable impact? We are seeking a proactive Head of Organisational Delivery to oversee organisational systems, performance, and contract delivery across a busy, mission led charity environment. This is a senior, hands on role working directly with the CEO, providing full oversight of organisational processes, infrastructure, compliance, and reporting requirements. You will ensure that services are equipped to deliver high-quality support across multiple contracts and that organisational performance remains strong, consistent, and aligned with strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Provide senior oversight across service delivery and organisational performance...

Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Lawyer (Contracts and Procurement) Pay Rate £50-£60 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month Contract Location Hybrid working-will be office based in Newham Dockside Description Job Purpose: To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Contracts and Procurement and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals. To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations. Case Management: Leading on...

Job Title: No Access Investigation Officer - (Housing) Location: Newham Contract Type: Temporary - initially 6 months Rate: £21.01 PATE hour Are you passionate about ensuring resident safety and legal compliance? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills can make a difference? Join our client as a No Access Investigation Officer and play a vital role in supporting the community! About the Role: As a No Access Investigation Officer, you will be instrumental in resolving persistent no-access cases within our housing stock. This dynamic position involves: Investigating and managing a caseload of no-access properties through home visits and resident engagement. Coordinating access for essential inspections (gas, electrical, fire & building safety). Supporting vulnerable residents and upholding tenancy conditions. Collaborating with legal teams to escalate unresolved cases and prepare documentation for court.Key Responsibilities: Conduct interviews with...

BDS are currently recruiting for a Compliance Support Analyst to work on a hybrid basis in the Kings Cross area within the finance team of a large well known Housing Association. Main duties will include but are not limited too; Look at improving procedures, which roles move again, which role sit under Regime, managing that area * Assist the compliance lead in interpreting and applying SM&CR rules effectively. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities and findings * Support internal audits by gathering necessary documentation and information. * Provide support to the compliance lead with delivering, compliance workshops such as anti-money laundering, anti-fraud etc. * Supporting the generation of papers and data for various committees within * Manage the compliance calendar in place to facilitate all external submissions, support with new entries, old entries maintenance – which entries are overdue, collect and analyse and inform...

Large Housing Association requires a Compliance Support Analyst to coordinate all aspects of financial regulation, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include: Monitor the Gifts and Hospitality inbox, update the G&H register & conduct annual reconciliations with the fundraising team. Provide support to the compliance lead in monitoring the Asset and Liability register, ensuring the register is up to date and accurate. Assist the compliance lead in interpreting and applying SM&CR rules effectively. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities and findings Support internal audits by gathering necessary documentation and information. Provide support to the compliance lead with delivering, compliance workshops such as anti-money laundering, anti-fraud etc. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines by updating policies and procedures,as needed. Develop and...