47 jobs found in Kidlington

Contracts Solicitor Oxfordshire PAYE: £48.00 per hour Remote – occasional onsite attendance Ongoing contract About the Role Deliver high quality legal advice and services to Directorates and Corporate Services including, where appropriate, drafting and reviewing contractual documents (including construction contracts) and legal agreements, to ensure that policy is formulated, and operational decisions are taken on a sound legal basis. Areas of advice to include, but are not limited to: General contractual issues (such as early termination, interpretation of clauses) Specific Council issues (such as the application of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules) Procurement law Tendering process and documentation (both pre-process and process problem-solving) Grant Funding Agreements and subsidy control Third party contract documentation Undertake negotiations to protect and further the objectives of the Council, and, where necessary, undertake litigation and advocacy in the...

Join Our Client the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's Team as a Commercial Specialist! Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? We are looking for a passionate and skilled Commercial Specialist (MCIPS) to join our client's dynamic team in Culham, Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the police sector! Contract Type: Temporary contract Annual Salary: £47616 Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid Working The Role: As a Commercial Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring their procurement function aligns with the organization's strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end procurement processes for projects with lifetime budgets exceeding £1 million. Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Government requirements. Providing expert guidance to stakeholders, enabling them to meet their procurement needs promptly and effectively. Mentoring and supporting fellow procurement...

Solicitor – Social Housing / Property | 3-Month Locum A leading housing organisation is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its in-house Legal Services team on a 3-month locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor with social housing, housing management and property litigation experience to join a supportive team and make an immediate impact. The role will cover: * Housing management and landlord & tenant * Possession proceedings and disrepair * Injunctions and access issues * Leasehold and service charge disputes * Property agreements, licences and deeds * Court and tribunal advocacy * Practical legal advice to senior stakeholders About you: * Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a current practising certificate * Ideally 3+ years’ PQE * Strong social housing / housing management experience * Confident managing a varied caseload independently * Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and...

A reputable defence organisation are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities within their growing Electronic Warfare (EW) Division. Role: Contracts Manager Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £60 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Luton (Hybrid)You'll play a pivotal role in managing high-value contracts, leading commercial negotiations, supporting business-winning activities, and shaping commercial strategy across key programmes and bids. Key Responsibilities: Leading contract negotiations with UK and international customers Managing the drafting, review and administration of complex contractual terms and conditions Developing and implementing commercial strategies that deliver the best outcomes. Supporting business-winning activities, proposals and bid submissions Producing compliant customer pricing and commercial submissions Managing contract performance, change control and commercial risk Drafting and reviewing:...

Procurement Specialist Full Time, Fixed Term - 12m Bedford, Hybrid £45,000pa We are looking for a proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of a compliant, value‑driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in delivering procurement activities, strengthening governance and compliance, and enhancing the use of data to support decision‑making. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a more data‑driven approach to procurement, helping to improve value for money, manage risk effectively, and embed best practice across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing expert procurement support while championing social and environmental value. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of end‑to‑end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation, award, and contract mobilisation Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, internal...

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: Compliance Coordinator Location: Working onsite, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT Pay: £18.22 per hour PAYE or £23.71 per hour Umbrella Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a proactive and detail driven Compliance Coordinator to support the Housing & Regeneration division. This onsite role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys coordinating compliance activity, and is confident working with multiple stakeholders across a busy service. About the Role: As a Compliance Coordinator, you will play a key part in ensuring that housing related compliance processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with statutory and organisational requirements. You'll support officers, maintain essential records, and help keep the division running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Compliance monitoring - Support the coordination of compliance checks across Housing & Regeneration. Data management...

Title: Head of Private Client * Contract length: 6-12months * Rate: £60-75ph – DOE * Office: 5 days on site * Start: October - flexible * Area: West Midlands * Training provided

Legal Admin & PA - Maternity Cover Salary: £35k - £40k Location: Kingston, no parking but very close to all public transport links Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 10 to 12 months, possible extension Working Pattern: Full time, 9am to 5.30pm, finish at 5pm on Fridays - will offer hybrid working after training Start date: Ideally mid-September for handover Are you an experienced Legal Administrator or PA with experience of using LEAP legal software? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Legal Assistant to cover a very valued team member whilst on maternity leave. If you're looking to contribute to a supportive team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Archiving Files: Occasionally manage file archiving to maintain organisation. Office Supplies: Handle orders for office supplies to keep everything running smoothly. Communication: Answer phone calls and take messages, ensuring clients feel valued and heard. Meeting...

Principal Planning Officer / Senior Compliance Officer (Planning) Location: Hybrid Working (3 days office, 2 days remote) Contract: Initial 3-4 month contract with potential extension Hours: 36-37.5 hours per week Rate: £45.87 - £55.00 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Planning professional to support a busy Development Management and Planning Enforcement service. This role combines responsibility for managing major planning applications with investigating complex breaches of planning control, ensuring development is delivered in accordance with planning permissions and relevant legislation. You will work closely with developers, applicants, legal teams, elected members, residents, statutory consultees and senior officers, providing expert planning advice and representing the Council at committees, hearings, appeals and public inquiries. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload of major and strategic planning applications from...

Hays is recruiting on behalf of a Council for an experienced Solicitor - Childcare to join their busy and supportive Safeguarding and Education Legal Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in supporting children's safeguarding services, providing specialist advice, and representing the Council in childcare proceedings. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload covering all aspects of childcare law and safeguarding matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support to Social Care teams, Sandwell Children's Trust, officers, and elected Members, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to children at risk. Key responsibilities include: Managing all aspects of legal work relating to childcare proceedings. Advising on social care matters including early help, discharges, adoptions, child assessments, and safeguarding issues. Representing the Council...

Are you a motivated and eager individual looking to kickstart your career in law. Our client is seeking a dynamic Paralegal to join their team for a temporary contract lasting 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile cases within a supportive and collaborative environment! Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full-Time Mon - Fri based in SW1. Hybrid - 2 days in office per week Hourly rate: £20.38 per hourAs a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting a team of talented lawyers. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with litigation processes and case management. Conducting thorough research to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy in documentation. Collaborating closely with lawyers and contributing to team discussions and strategies. Utilising your Excel skills and experience with Power Query and Power BI to analyse data and present findings effectively.What We are Looking For: A recent university...

Transformation Consultant - Legal Location: London (Mainly remote working) Length: 3 months Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Legal and Governance SME to support a strategic design and transformation initiative over a 3-month engagement. The role requires a strong Legal, Governance, Risk, and Compliance professional capable of supporting operating model design, governance frameworks, process transformation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory activities across legal and governance functions. The SME will work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to help assess current-state challenges, define target operating models, support transformation activities, and provide expertise across legal operations, governance, risk, controls, and compliance-related topics This role is suited for a hands-on and pragmatic professional with strong communication skills, transformation experience, and the ability to operate in complex and evolving...

MAT Cover - Medical Negligence Solicitor * Interviews: This week! * P/T Hybrid - 2-3days in office * £48-55ph DOE * Start Date: September * Contract Length: 6 months

Job Advertisement: Disclosure Reviewer (Economic Crime) Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the legal field? Our client is seeking motivated and detail oriented Disclosure Reviewer's to join their dynamic team! If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for justice, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Start ASAP, duration 6 months, pay £18ph PAYE, hours Monday-Friday full time hours, this is a fully remote role. However, the successful candidates will be required to fly to Jersey to collect laptops on the first day, flight and accommodation cost will be covered. Please note the successful candidate will be required to go through clearance ahead of starting. Job Purpose As a Disclosure Reviewer, you will play a vital role in the investigative process by reviewing, analysing, and describing material generated during criminal investigations. Your contributions will ensure that crucial information is accurately assessed and handled in compliance with legal...

We are seeking an Open Banking Regulatory Reporting Analyst with experience in Payments/ Banking/ Fintech to join a global leading payments organisation on a contract basis until the end of the year. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of regulatory reporting and operational oversight across multiple open banking jurisdictions, including the UK, EU and Australia, while helping shape future reporting frameworks in emerging markets. This role sits at the intersection of compliance, data, engineering and product, requiring someone who can navigate complex regulatory requirements while working closely with technical teams to ensure reporting accuracy, operational resilience and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities includes: Own and deliver regulatory reporting obligations across Open Banking and Open Finance frameworks, including: PSD2 reporting requirements across EU jurisdictions; UK Open Banking reporting obligations under FCA and CMA frameworks; Australia's...

HR Officer (Temporary Contract up to 6 Months) Location: East London / (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Temporary, up to 6 months Salary: £20 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to join a busy and supportive HR team on a temporary basis for up to 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong administration and onboarding experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high-quality employee experience. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end new starter and on-boarding process. Issue contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation. Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and on time. Maintain employee records and update HR systems. Support hiring managers with onboarding queries and process guidance. Coordinate inductions and ensure a smooth transition for new employees. Monitor onboarding compliance and right-to-work documentation. Provide...

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Change Manager to lead change management activities for a multi-year Practice Management System (PMS) replacement programme across the EMEAPAC region. Working within a existing Change & Communications Team. This strategic initiative involves transitioning from SAP ECC to a cloud-hosted Aderant platform, impacting legal, finance, and operational teams across multiple jurisdictions. The role will be pivotal in ensuring successful adoption of new systems and processes, minimising disruption, and embedding sustainable change across the firm. You will work closely with regional COOs, finance teams, legal service teams, and global process owners to drive engagement, readiness, and transformation outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Change Strategy & Planning Develop and execute a regionally tailored change management strategy aligned with programme milestones and business objectives. Lead readiness assessments and stakeholder...

Data Protection Specialist / Up to £300 per day (Umbrella rate) / London / Hybrid / Contract – 6 months Overview:                                                                                                                                                                                                    A large non-for-profit organisation are currently seeking a Data Protection Specialist to join their team to in to ensure the company are complying to the Data Protection Act. This will include processing data subject access request and redactions.   This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience for a globally recognised organisation and grow your data protection experience   Role & Responsibilities: Support data protection compliance across the organisation in line with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act requirements Maintain and update data protection policies, procedures, and governance documentation Review projects and activities to identify and manage data...

I am currently working with one of my Local authority clients (home counties) who are currently on the market for some interim support in the shape of a commercial property Lawyer to come and join their team. Requirements of the position: * At least 5 years PQE and previous experience working in a local authority setting. * Ability to run with a mixed caseload consisting of commercial matters inclusive of; sales, purchases, new and renewed leases, licenses and title reports. * Any wider experience across residential matters would also be a bonus but not essential. Contract details: * 3 Month initial contract with a strong chance of extension. * Rate £50-55p/h. * 37 hours p/w. * Start date W/C 10/08 with potential flexibility of a week. * Hybrid working arrangement with attendance required once every fortnight. * Interviews to be held this week. If this position is of interest reach out to me at either: (phone number removed)