9 jobs found in Oxford

Our Client, Reading council are looking for a Childcare Advocate paying £65 an hour We are seeking an experienced Childcare Advocate to work in our dynamic and supportive Advocacy Team within the Joint Legal Team, a centre of excellence recently commended by Lawyers in Local Government. Our team handles a wide range of Family Court hearings, primarily care proceedings and related matters, delivering high-quality advocacy and ensuring continuity of representation for our clients throughout their cases. In this role, you will undertake a variety of hearings, including contested matters, final hearings, and emergency or short-notice hearings. While some hearings will be conducted remotely, you will also be required to attend hearings in Reading, Slough, and occasionally London or other court centres. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service, so you will be expected to bring both strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach to your work. Job Purpose...

EPoS Test Manager – 6 Months (Initial) – Swindon (Hybrid) – Outside IR35 - £350 to £400 per day - 1 day week in Swindon We are currently recruiting for an experienced EPoS Test Manager to join a well-established organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to lead testing activities within a fast-paced delivery environment, working on critical retail systems. Role Overview: As the EPoS Test Manager, you will take ownership of the testing strategy and execution across EPoS platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery within a predominantly manual testing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile Scrum framework, contributing to continuous improvement and delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities for EPoS systems * Define and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases * Coordinate testing across multiple workstreams and stakeholders * Ensure quality...

Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG Employment Type: Temporary | 37 hours per week Nova Hire Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of Swindon Borough Council. Provide high-quality administrative and legal support to the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer and Legal Services team. Ensure work is prioritised and delivered efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Super user of IKEN Case Management System (case creation, document management, reporting, bundling) * Manage legal records, agreements, and electronic filing systems * Monitor legal inboxes and allocate queries appropriately * Support Right to Buy processes, including title checks and documentation * Prepare court documentation for Single Justice Procedure cases * Record Land Registry searches and manage related cost tracking * Support onboarding, IT requests, equipment orders, and timesheets * Produce KPI and performance reports for Legal...

Job Title: HR Advisor Salary: £42,000- £43,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday, private healthcare, 5% pension Duration: 6 month contract Initially - with the view of permanent Location: Luton Hours: Mon-Fri - 8.30 - 4.30 or 9.00am - 5.00pm What you want to know about this employer · Hugely successful global leader in technically advanced equipment a market leader, with over 80 years in the industry and still growing · An extremely well organised, structured business with a warm family feel, a traditional yet down to earth culture Purpose of role To provide HR support support, advice and guidance to Management and employees while ensuring effective employee relations, legal compliance, and a positive, workplace Responsibilities: Employee Relations Management Manage and advise on all employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies. Business Partnering & Manager...

Senior Environmental Protection Officer – Nuisance – Local Authority – West London £40 - £45+ per hour (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working available 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Take a key role in undertaking and assisting with Environmental Protection and nuisance related investigations and carrying out law enforcement. * Undertake a caseload of investigations and projects to further the Councils objective legal requirements in relation to Environmental Protection, as well as meeting benchmark standards in associated guidance and established codes of practice. * Exercise professional judgement and carry out all enforcement work in line with Council policies procedures, relevant national guidance and codes of practice, taking legal responsibility for the final decision made. You must have: * Previous Must have relevant Environmental Health, Acoustics, or similar qualification * Experience of working...

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a PIP 2 Investigator to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you have the skills and dedication to investigate offences that impact our community's most at-risk populations? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Public Protection Unit as a PIP 2 Investigator in Quedgeley, Gloucester! Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £19.24 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Office Based) End Date: October 2026 Driving Required: Yes Police Vetting is require for this you must have been within the UK continuously for a minimum of 5 years About Us: Our Public Protection Unit is dedicated to ensuring safety and justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. We work across specialist teams focusing on Child Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, and safeguarding adults. Together, we strive to...

Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: £29 PAYE Hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital records of assessments, site...

Your new company One of our clients is seeking an experienced SEND Tribunals Officer to provide interim support for a period of 3 months. Due to a significant increase in workloads and the volume of active SENDIST tribunal cases, they require an experienced professional who can take the lead in managing a busy caseload, ensuring statutory deadlines, legal requirements, and service standards are consistently met.You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality SEND services for children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an SEND professional with strong tribunal, mediation, and case management experience who can quickly step into a complex and fast‑paced environment. Your new role You will lead on managing an active caseload of SENDIST tribunal appeals, ensuring all documentation, evidence bundles, and responses are prepared to a high standard and submitted within statutory...

Planning Lawyer – North Northamptonshire Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Planning Lawyer We are looking for Planning Lawyer – up to maximum 30 hours per week. Fully remote, however, attendance at Planning Committee is preferable where the candidate has relevant experience, but this is not essential. Experience: * Advisory Work: Advising clients on planning applications, development strategy, and regulatory compliance. * Legal Documentation: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing planning, highways, and statutory agreements. * Appeals & Inquiries: Managing planning appeals, preparing proofs of evidence, and appearing at hearings. * Contentious Work: Handling litigation, judicial reviews of planning decisions, and High Court challenges. * Specialized Advising: Providing guidance on environmental impact assessments, conservation areas, and biodiversity net gain * Legal Expertise: Qualified solicitor or barrister with a strong understanding of...