40 jobs found in Plymouth

Interim Audit SeniorLocation: Torquay area Workplace Type: Hybrid Contract Length: Up to 12 months Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: Up to £225 per day (dependent on experience) The Role Hays are seeking an experienced Interim Audit Senior to support an established Audit team on an initial contract of up to 12 months. Reporting to the Director, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day planning, organisation and delivery of audit assignments, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical audit experience, the ability to manage a portfolio of clients, and confidence working in a fast‑paced professional practice environment.Key Responsibilities Client Management Manage a portfolio of audit clients Support fellow auditors and Directors through the compliance process Maintain strong client relationships via telephone, email, online meetings and face‑to‑face contact where appropriate Build rapport to clearly understand client...

Private Sector Housing Officer Temporary – Full Time (Initial 6‑Month Contract) £40.00 – £45.00 per hour (Umbrella) 📍 South West England 🗓 Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 Vivid Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a South West Local Authority for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their Housing Services team on an initial 6‑month temporary contract. The successful candidate will be required to work on‑site within Council offices and carry out inspections across the local authority area. The Role We are seeking a proactive, knowledgeable and customer‑focused Private Sector Housing Officer to deliver a high‑quality housing enforcement and advisory service. You will work across the private rented sector to improve housing standards, protect tenants, and ensure compliance with housing legislation. This role is largely casework and inspections driven, involving investigation of complaints, enforcement action where necessary, and close partnership working with...

Food Safety Officer (EHORB Qualified) Temporary – Full Time (12‑Month Contract) £45.00 – £50.00 per hour (Umbrella) 📍 Surrey / South West England Vivid Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a Surrey based Local Authority for an experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on a 12-month contract. The role will require on‑site working from Council offices and inspections across the district. The Role We are seeking a motivated, competent and professional Food Safety Officer to deliver frontline food safety services across a diverse range of food businesses. You will play a key role in protecting public health by ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety legislation. This role is predominantly inspections and compliance driven, involving advisory work, enforcement action where required, and close engagement with food business operators. Key Responsibilities * Carry out programmed and reactive food hygiene inspections of a wide range of food...

Interim Estates Surveyor (Disposals) 📍 Somerset (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite + site visits) 💰 £400/day (Umbrella) | £291/day PAYE 📅 6–9 month contract A local authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to support a busy property team with a strong focus on asset disposals and transactions. This is a key interim role within a strategic estates function managing a large and diverse portfolio of land and property assets. The Role You’ll take ownership of a varied caseload of property disposals and transfers, managing transactions from initial appraisal through to completion. This includes: * Leading disposals of surplus assets across a diverse estate * Advising on property values and disposal strategy * Preparing Heads of Terms and instructing legal teams * Managing agents and external consultants * Supporting asset strategy and wider estate reviews * Ensuring compliance with Section 123 (Local Government Act 1972) What We’re Looking...

Job Title: Lawyer (Adults) Location: Dorchester (Remote) Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £50-£55 per hour About Us Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates. About the Role Connect2Dorset is seeking experienced Adults Lawyers to join Dorset Council on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months, starting ASAP. This role will involve providing legal advice and representation in a range of Adult Social Care matters, with a particular focus on Court of Protection work and Mental Health law. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and provide clear, practical legal advice to client departments. At least one successful candidate must have experience of dealing with Deputyship...

Probation Officer – Court Reports Writer (Contract) Location: Cheshire Pay Rate: £28.63 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella) or £21.75 per hour (PAYE equivalent) Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Hours: Full Time Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Probation Officer to join a busy court team in Cheshire on a full-time contract basis. This role will focus on the preparation of high-quality court reports, including same-day oral reports and written assessments, to support effective sentencing outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Probation Officer with recent court experience who is confident managing fast-paced workloads and working directly within criminal justice settings. Key Responsibilities Prepare and deliver accurate and timely Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) for court proceedings Conduct risk assessments and analyse offending behaviour using recognised assessment tools Provide sentencing recommendations to the court in line with current...

Interim Senior Compliance Lead Sector: Social Housing / Property Services About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Compliance Lead to join our client, a local provider of affordable housing to provide leadership across the property compliance function. This is a critical interim role responsible for overseeing statutory compliance services and managing a small team of specialist compliance contract managers across the “Big 6” areas of compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring resident safety, regulatory compliance, contractor performance, and service delivery excellence across the housing stock. Key Responsibilities Lead the operational delivery compliance services across the Big 6 compliance areas: * Gas Safety * Electrical Safety * Fire Safety * Water Hygiene / Legionella * Asbestos Management * Lifting Equipment

Quality Systems and Compliance Officer Location: Swindon Salary: £15.28 per hour (Approx. £29,796 per annum) Contract: 12 Months (Full-Time) Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:40 (37.5 hours per week) The Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Systems and Compliance Officer to join our team in Swindon. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our site remains compliant with Regulatory GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and corporate standards. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficacy of our products through robust document management and quality system oversight. Key Responsibilities Systems Management: Utilize tools such as TrackWise, SAP, and eDMS to manage GMP documents, write change controls, and progress CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) to completion. Compliance: Maintain a state of inspection readiness and ensure all approved procedures are strictly followed. Support: Oversee the document lifecycle, manage...

Receptionist wanted - Immediate start. We are currently seeking a professional and personable Receptionist to join a well-established legal firm based in Winchester on a short temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer-facing experience who thrives in a professional office environment. This position is a short term temporary role. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and callers Managing a busy reception area and answering incoming calls professionally Booking meeting rooms and coordinating appointments Providing general administrative support to as and when needed. Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information at all timesAbout You: Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role (legal or professional services experience desirable) Confident communicator with a friendly and professional manner Strong organisational skills and attention to...

Commercial Manager - Contract Opportunity Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading organisation within the defence and secure communications sector. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing complex commercial commitments and supporting high-value projects. Location: Portsmouth (occasional travel) Contract Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Security Clearance: Candidates must meet UK Security Clearance criteria IR35 Status: Off-payroll working rules apply Pay Rate: £48.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £36.29 per hour (PAYE) About the Role As a Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial support across all stages of the contract lifecycle, from bid preparation to contract closure. You will lead negotiations, manage contractual obligations, and ensure compliance with governance processes. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to deliver profitable solutions while...

Our client has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards. Role: Commercial Manager Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the...

Job Title: DV Cleared Commercial Support Location: Basingstoke (On-site) Rate: Up to £650 per day via an approved umbrella company Contract Duration: 6 months with possible extension Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in the IT sector, is seeking a dedicated Commercial Support to join their team in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity to support strategic contract management, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across multiple projects. What you'll be doing: * Lead contract management, negotiations, and statements of work for governance approval. * Collaborate with legal, sales, delivery, procurement, and finance teams to meet business objectives. * Maintain contract documentation, ensuring adherence to governance policies. * Support contract change processes, including templates for SOWs and change orders. * Provide contract support for ongoing activities, including reporting and...

Are you an experienced senior people leader ready to make an immediate impact? We’re looking for an Interim People Operations & Resourcing Manager to join us at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead operational people services within a fast-paced, customer-focused housing organisation. Reporting to the Head of People, you will provide hands-on leadership across people operations and resourcing, working closely with People Business Partners, Advisors and specialist teams during a critical delivery phase. The Role This role is central to delivering a high-quality, compliant and forward-thinking people service, ensuring consistency, efficiency and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will: * Lead people operations - overseeing employee relations, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and pay & benefits administration, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal...

Neighbourhood Officer (Housing Officer) Contract – 6 months (likely extension) We are currently partnering with a local authority to recruit an experienced Neighbourhood Officer to support the delivery of a high-quality housing management service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a housing professional with strong tenancy management experience to take ownership of a defined patch and make a real impact within the community. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a designated patch of properties, acting as the main point of contact for tenants * Deliver a proactive tenancy management service, including tenancy sustainment and enforcement * Investigate and manage anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases from initial report through to resolution * Carry out estate inspections and identify breaches of tenancy or environmental issues * Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to support vulnerable residents * Prepare cases for legal action where required,...

Private Sector Housing Officer (Enforcement) Surrey Local Authority £45-£50 per hour Initial 3-Month Contract (Very High Chance of Extension) Hybrid Working We're partnering with a Surrey-based Local Authority that is significantly strengthening its Private Sector Housing and Enforcement team as demand across the service continues to grow. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy, high-performing team dealing with complex and meaningful enforcement work across the borough. The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, with a particular focus on enforcement, compliance, and driving up housing standards. Duties will include: Undertaking HHSRS inspections and property investigations Managing complex housing complaints and disrepair cases Taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 Serving Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders Investigating rogue landlord...

The Interim Senior Procurement Manager will oversee procurement strategies and ensure compliance with organisational policies within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role based in Warwickshire requires a focused professional to manage procurement processes effectively and drive value for money. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The organisation operates at a large scale, providing essential services and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in its operations. Description Develop, implement and monitor top level category / capital project procurement strategies to achieve strict savings targets / budgets, timescales. Support achievement of Procurement Office KPIs and embed the category management framework across spend areas in excess of £10M p.a. Ensure procurement recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives support the organisation's strategic goals. Produce and present reports,...

Pay Rate: £23.37 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary – 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Enhanced DBS Required We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety to support a busy local authority property and compliance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in fire safety compliance, property maintenance, building surveying, or compliance within public sector or large property portfolios. Key Responsibilities: * Supporting fire safety remediation works across a varied property portfolio * Assisting with compliance monitoring and ensuring adherence to fire safety legislation and best practice * Managing and coordinating works arising from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) * Liaising with contractors, surveyors, and internal stakeholders to progress remedial actions * Supporting the development and monitoring of fire safety...

Data Analyst - Legal Operations (Contract) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £410 per day via Umbrella company Duration: ASAP - December 2026 We are currently seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Legal Operations team on a long‑term contract. This role will support key digital and transformation priorities across the General Counsel function, with a strong focus on improving data capture, insight generation, and the effective use of AI‑enabled solutions. The successful candidate will help drive better data‑led decision‑making across areas including external legal spend, internal demand management, and the adoption of AI tools and platforms. Key Responsibilities Support improved data capture and analysis relating to external counsel usage, including spend, matter data, and insight generation. Contribute to the development of a Legal Front Door, supporting the capture and analysis of incoming work, demand sources, resourcing models, and...

Payroll Implementation Consultant Hybrid – Birmingham £35,000 – £43,000 (pro rata) 12 Month Fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover) A fast-growing provider of workforce management and payroll technology solutions within the hospitality sector is seeking a Payroll Implementation Partner to join its specialist Payroll Implementation team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key delivery role within the Professional Services function, supporting the onboarding and implementation of new payroll clients during a period of maternity cover. The role is highly hands-on, fast-paced, and detail driven, with a strong focus on data integrity and client delivery. Key Responsibilities * Manage client payroll implementation timelines and onboarding requirements * Run full and comprehensive parallel payrolls during implementation * Migrate payroll data from legacy provider systems * Analyse payroll data and identify discrepancies or required corrections * Produce and...

Procurement Governance Lead Location: Midlands - Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) Rate: £500-£525 per day Contract: Interim for 6 months About the Role A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced professional to lead on governance and compliance within its Procurement function. This role will ensure robust decision-making processes, alignment with governance frameworks, and compliance with relevant procedures. Key Responsibilities Own and implement governance frameworks and compliance checks for procurement activity. Facilitate and track decision-making processes. Ensure quality and clarity of decision reports, aligned to policy and strategy. Liaise with legal, finance, audit, and committee support teams to ensure integrated governance. Define and maintain decision-making templates, SOPs, and frameworks. Deliver training and monitor compliance KPIs. Act as subject-matter expert for governance and compliance queries. Lead and support senior leadership team...