29 jobs found in High Wycombe

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Position: Associate Asbestos Surveyor (Residential Projects) Location: Hemel Hempsted, Aylesbury, St Albans, NO travel into London!! Contract: Long-Term, Ongoing Rate: £230 - £280 per day with uncapped OTE (Outside IR35) Expenses: Parking and postage costs covered An excellent long-term contract opportunity is available for an experienced Associate Asbestos Surveyor to join a leading UKAS accredited environmental consultancy. This role offers the chance to work on a stable portfolio of residential projects concentrated exclusively in the HP postcode areas and the surrounding Home Counties. The geographically focused nature of the work ensures that your travel time will be significantly minimised, allowing you to focus on the surveying tasks at hand. And most importantly this is a contract where you will NOT be travelling into London. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Conducting Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) surveys on residential properties using...

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based in Reading, which is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Child Care Solicitor to support the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law and manage a Child Care Court Team within the Joint Legal Team.   Role: Principal Child Care Solicitor Location: Reading - hybrid Umbrella Rate: £55- £60ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £48.44 - £52.79ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoing   Key Responsibilities Provide senior technical support to the Interim Strategic Lead and contribute to service-wide strategic improvements. Mentor junior solicitors and deliver training on childcare law, PLO, and court practice. Engage effectively with social care teams, judiciary, and external counsel. Provide strategic advice on complex and high-risk cases.Key Requirements: 5+ years of PQE in Childcare law as a Solicitor in England and Wales (with a current Practicing Certificate). Significant experience in public law children’s proceedings....

Security Consultant – GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Location: Reading (Remote role with once or twice per month on-site)  Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Contract: Until May 2026 An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security Consultant (GRC) to join a global technology organisation that’s expanding its EMEA cyber security consulting practice and investing heavily in a new Centre of Excellence. This is a hands-on consulting position delivering Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) projects for major enterprise clients — including risk management, cloud security governance, and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18 and COBIT. You’ll play a key role in engaging with senior stakeholders, assessing cyber maturity, and driving best-practice improvements across a range of industries. Key Responsibilities Deliver Cyber GRC consulting engagements end-to-end — from scoping and planning through to delivery and close-out. Provide advisory...

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

Category Officer – Oxfordshire Contract – minimum 6 months £20.98 per hour Umbrella (approx. £41,000.00 per annum) Full time Job Description: Procurement/Category Officer – Children’s Services Location: Hybrid (1 day per month in County Hall, Oxford; additional day quarterly) Hours: Flexible, with core hours between 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday Overview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join the Children’s Services procurement team. Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in delivering procurement and contract management projects, including tender preparation, contract monitoring, and procurement compliance. This role is ideal for someone at an assistant level looking to progress into an officer role, with significant experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Children’s Services. Key Responsibilities: Respond swiftly to procurement requests, managing a busy inbox and handling...

Category Officer Location: Oxford (hybrid – 1 day in office per month) Contract: Initial 6-month assignment Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: £20 PAYE / £27 Umbrella (approx. £27/hr umbrella) About the Role Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Category Officer to support procurement activity within our Children’s Services category. Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, you will be responsible for delivering a range of procurement and contract management projects from end to end, ensuring full compliance with public sector procurement legislation and local authority governance. This role is ideal for a Procurement Assistant looking to take the next step into an Officer-level position, or an existing Officer seeking a new challenge within a supportive and fast-paced environment. The role is predominantly remote, with attendance in the Oxford office required once a month for key meetings, workshops and training. Key...

Procurement Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Location: London Local Authority Rate: £57.02 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month initial contract, strong possibility of extension Hours: Full-time About the Role We are supporting a London local authority in recruiting an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement and contract management activities across their Repairs & Maintenance service. This pivotal role ensures the effective commissioning and delivery of works and services that support safe, well-maintained homes and corporate buildings. You will provide strategic procurement leadership, ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) and Council Standing Orders, and help drive value for money, service improvement and social value across a broad portfolio including responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, damp and mould, and out-of-hours emergency services. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Strategy & Delivery ·Develop and deliver...

Solicitor Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 1+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour Job Ref: OR19176 Job Responsibilities Provide legal advice on routine and complex housing and landlord-tenant issues. Conduct litigation efficiently, including anti-social behaviour cases, tenancy fraud, and housing disrepair claims. Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, claims, defences, and witness statements. Assist in instructing external solicitors when necessary. Develop in-house legal services to meet organizational needs. Ensure effective communication between legal team and other departments. Implement processes for efficient legal service delivery and advice. Support witnesses in anti-social behaviour cases, including out-of-hours visits if needed. Maintain accurate data records and share key information with relevant departments. Stay...

BDS are recruiting for a Counter Fraud Manager for a national housing association in N1. (Hybrid Role) This role will be 2 days working in the office and 3 days working from home. We are looking for someone To lead and be responsible for all fraud, antimoney laundering and whistleblowing activities including our agents’ activities and provide assurance to the Executive, Board and external parties or Regulators on these arrangements as required. Working with the Compliance Lead, under the oversight of the Chief Governance and Risk Officer, you will develop new strategic Fraud Prevention and Detection Strategies to identify and mitigate against online fraud. You will support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Money Laundering Compliance Officer for the Group, overseeing and ensuring compliance with all anti-money laundering arrangements, including conducting anti-money laundering risk assessments, working with the National Crime Agency or other agencies to report and...

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...

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...