25 jobs found in Paddock Wood

Compliance Surveyor — Fire Safety (Interim, 6 months) Contract: Interim / 6 months Reports to: Compliance Manager / Head of Property Services Location: Borough-wide site visits About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Fire Safety Compliance Surveyor to support day‑to‑day fire safety across the council’s housing stock. You will deliver and oversee Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), manage remedial works, and ensure robust, audit‑ready compliance records. Key Responsibilities * Complete and/or manage Type 1 FRAs across blocks and sheltered schemes (~300 per year). * Commission and oversee specialist fire risk assessors; review and action recommendations. * Manage fire‑safety remedial works, from specification to completion. * Maintain fire safety registers, action plans and re‑inspection schedules. * Work with repairs, property, ASB and estates teams to coordinate access. * Provide clear reporting to the Compliance Manager and support updates to policy/procedures....

PROBATION OFFICER - PRISON BASED (WOMEN'S ESTATE) Location: HMP Downview, Sutton Pay Rate: £23.95 PAYE / £31.53 Umbrella per hour Contract: 6 months (with potential extension) Hours: 37 per week Start Date: ASAP (subject to vetting) Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Probation Officer to work within a women's custodial setting at HMP Downview. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Offender Management Unit, supporting women with complex needs and playing a key role in sentence progression and risk management. Key Responsibilities This role will primarily focus on offender management in custody, with core duties including: Managing a caseload of women in custody Completing and maintaining OASys assessments and sentence plans Preparing and delivering high-quality parole reports Completing MAPPA F forms and contributing to public protection processes Assessing and managing risk of serious harm Supporting sentence progression and release planning...

No Access Investigation Team Manager London Borough of Newham (via Adecco Recruitment) Pay: £27.80 per hour PAYE (£36.39 Umbrella) Location: Newham Dockside (Hybrid - majority office‑based) Contract: Temporary Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role Adecco are recruiting on behalf of Newham Council for an experienced No Access Investigation Team Manager. This is a specialist leadership role within the Housing Income Collection service, responsible for managing and resolving persistent no‑access cases across Newham's housing portfolio. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure legal compliance, support statutory inspections, and contribute to protecting housing assets and income recovery. This is a hybrid role but predominantly office-based at Newham Dockside, with some travel required across the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and supervise a specialist team of up to 12 Investigation Officers. Oversee investigations into persistent...

Position: Conveyancing/ Property Secretary Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time Pay: £17-£17.75 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Ilford, Essex Adecco Romford & London East are looking for an organised and proactive Conveyancing / Property Secretary with a passion for Law! If you thrive in a fast‑paced legal environment and take pride in delivering exceptional client care, we would love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Providing efficient secretarial support to Fee Earners Audio and copy typing of correspondence, forms and legal documents Managing incoming calls, emails and client enquiries professionally Handling daily post, filing and general administration Preparing and opening files on the case management system What we're looking for: Previous experience in conveyancing / property (residential or commercial) is essential Strong and accurate audio typing skills Excellent communication and client care abilities Good organisational skills and...

Legal Recruiting Coordinator (12-Month FTC) Competitive salary London (EC3A) / Hybrid working A leading US law firm is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to join their Talent team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. * This role will support the lateral attorney recruitment process for London and Brussels, with occasional support for Paris, including managing applications, coordinating interviews, liaising with partners and recruitment agencies, and assisting with offers and compliance documentation. * The coordinator will also support onboarding and inductions for new joiners, maintain recruitment records and reports, and provide occasional support to graduate recruitment activities. * General administrative duties include managing internal systems, document filing, and team support. * The ideal candidate will be degree-educated with prior recruitment experience in a law firm or professional services environment. * Strong...

People Systems Analyst (SuccessFactors) - London (hybrid) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a People Systems Analyst (SuccessFactors) to join a leading law firm in London on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis. Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of SAP SuccessFactors Support people systems projects including workflow improvements, configuration changes, maintenance, upgrades, testing, and rollouts Collaborate with the People team to identify system improvements and implement configuration changes Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making Support cyclical HR projects such as Gender Pay Gap, annual regrading, and appraisal processes Troubleshoot system issues and provide timely resolution or escalation Ensure data integrity and compliance with data protection regulations Assist in rollout of new HR technologies and digital initiatives Provide training and support to HR...

The Firm A prestigious London law firm, highly regarded for its expertise in high-value and complex litigation, is seeking an experienced PA to join its Divorce & Family team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Opportunity The successful PA will provide high-level support to Partners and fee earners within a busy and well-regarded Divorce & Family team. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will quickly become a key point of contact within the department. Duties will include: Supporting Partners and fee earners with day-to-day administrative and organisational tasks Acting as a trusted point of contact and "go-to" person within the team Monitoring Partner inboxes and managing incoming queries Extensive diary management, including scheduling meetings, travel, and client events Preparing and drafting correspondence, reports, presentations, and documents Managing client relationships and acting as gatekeeper for calls and emails Handling new client enquiries and...

Senior Full-stack Python Typescript AI Engineer- Outside IR35 ROLE This position is for a Senior Backend Developer working in python and typescript to support the development on a SaaS product with a focus on Ai. This role involves designing, building, and optimising scalable backend services and APIs to support a single-tenant, multi‑instance SaaS platform, while contributing to the architecture and implementation of AI‑driven components such as Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, vector databases, semantic search, and structured or knowledge‑graph‑based data modelling approaches. You will support the design of robust data models and pipelines capable of handling both structured and unstructured data with strong traceability and auditability, and help transition prototypes into production‑ready systems with a focus on security, access control, performance, reliability, observability, and monitoring. The role also includes building and managing integrations with...

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate – Male Victims Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team Do you want to help make a real difference every day  Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of male survivors of domestic abuse If so then we are looking for a proactive and compassionate Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors.  This role is hybrid, working from home and the office in London and also involves regular travel throughout the area. Position: 6662 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate – Male victims Location: Greater London Hours: Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need Contract: Fixed Term, until 31.03.27 Salary: Qualified: Total £32,383.00 per annum - (FTE £29,583.00 per annum plus £2,800.00 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Unqualified: Total £30,552.00 per annum - (FTE £27,752.00 per annum plus £2,800.00 per...

Complaints Investigation Officer Hourly Rate: £26 Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid, Monday - Friday 36 hrs per week. Location: SE6 In this temporary position, you will be the first and last point of contact for complainants, ensuring they are kept informed throughout the complaints process. Your responsibilities will include: Logging complaints, compliments, and inquiries, ensuring they are addressed promptly and effectively. Liaising with complainants to clarify the nature and scope of complaints, outlining timelines and escalation options. Investigating complaints by examining evidence, interviewing colleagues, and visiting complainants as necessary. Maintaining an accurate case management system and identifying areas for service improvement. Drafting clear investigation reports with recommendations for resolution, including potential compensation. Collaborating with the Contact Centre to identify trends and enhance processes for improved...

Civil Litigation Lawyer Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract London Borough Council Hybrid Working Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters from start to finish. Conduct advocacy in court and tribunals where required. Draft key legal documents including pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements. About You Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX in England & Wales. Have strong experience handling civil litigation matters within a local authority or similar environment. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of civil procedure and court processes. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and...

Job Title: Enterprise Architect (Finance, HR & Legal) Location: London (Remote) Salary: £650-£750 per day Type: Contract, Full-Time A market leading client is looking for an Enterprise Architect who has strong experience across Finance, Legal, Procurement and HR Services to help design and implement innovative IT solutions on a global scale. You must have strong strategy and execution experience. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, creating, and maintaining enterprise architecture models and standards, and ensuring alignment and integration of IT systems across the organisation. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Design scalable, secure corporate services. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions. experience working in an organisation which is going through a digital transformation Evaluate and recommend platforms, tools, and technologies. Ensure compliance with systems, privacy, and governance...

Our clients a busy Law practice in the City of London are expanding and seeking to appoint a Qualified Lawyer as a consultant on there team for a project due to start in May 2026, that they will be advising on. The Lawyer must have expertise in negotiating and drafting Energy Power Purchasing Agreements, Mining services, Offtake agreements, with proven recent experience. You will have around 5 year's experience in the above and along with the technical knowledge, have excellent relationship skills with superb English written and verbal communication. The project is for around 6 month's, however it could be extended if need be. Great salary and benefits for the right candidates. Please note - No Sponsorship is offered

Training Developer Contract – 6 Months Location: Cumbria (Workington and other local sites) On-site: 5 days per week (no hybrid working) IR35: In Scope Rate: £25.49 per hour (Umbrella) SC Clearance Required We are currently looking for experienced Training Developers to join a high-performing team delivering critical training solutions within a regulated, safety-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working across multiple business areas. The Role As a Training Developer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of training material development, following a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). You will work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design and deliver effective, compliant learning solutions. Key Responsibilities * Analyse training needs and design effective learning solutions * Develop engaging training materials in line with SAT principles * Deliver and support...

Senior Document Reviewer Work pattern: Full time (36 hours pw) Hybrid - 40% (2 days pw) in office (Currently in Embankment, will move to Canary Wharf towards the back end of 2026). Contract Type: 6 month contract with possible ongoing extension (Temporary), Monday - Friday, 36 hrs per week. Salary: £18.99ph Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team at the forefront of public service! We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Senior Document Reviewer to support our clients mission in tackling serious fraud, bribery, and corruption. About Our Client Our client are a specialist investigation and prosecuting authority dedicated to ensuring justice in complex financial crimes. With a multi-disciplinary team of forensic accountants, investigators, and lawyers, we utilise our unique legislative powers to build robust cases and maintain confidence in the UK's business and financial institutions. Key Responsibilities As a Senior...

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...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Financial Crime Technical Business Analyst Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract with potential to extend. Location: London (2 days in office) Rate: £550 - £650 inside umbrella The Technical Business Analyst (TBA) is responsible for managing and maintaining the change lifecycle for the Financial Crime transaction risk analysis and fraud prevention platform. This role involves overseeing project deliverables, driving project management activities, and ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement across both business and technical team. The Technical Business...

This role is the Housing Asset Management’s expert on assurance, providing oversight of the health and safety, building safety, procurement, quantity surveying and commercial services functions. * Lead the management of quantity surveying, health and safety, and procurement staff and consultants. * To ensure all contracts are procured in full compliance with contract law, associated regulations and all internal council policies including contract procurement and procedure rules. * . Supporting a programme of works of between £30m and £60m per annum. * Proven track record in cost management within construction, using various forms of contract, ideally JCT and NEC

We are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer on a 12mth fixed term contract with good knowledge and experience of health and safety in a corporate office environment to join a leading professional services business. The main purpose of the role will be responsibility for the effective and efficient compliance of the firm maintaining a safe working environment for its state of the art brand new corporate head office. General responsibilities will include updating and revising aspects of company policies, procedures and legal obligations, coordinating all H&S issues and coordination of in-house training. * Previous administration experience within a corporate environment is essential * A recognised H&S qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be beneficial. * Risk Assessments: Identify potential workplace hazards and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate risks. * Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site visits to ensure safety procedures are...

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...