42 jobs found in Torquay

Disrepair Surveyor (Interim) Temporary Contract | Bristol | Housing / Local Authority We are currently working with a large public-sector housing provider in Bristol to recruit two experienced Disrepair Surveyors on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy Housing & Landlord Services team managing housing condition claims and legal disrepair cases. Contract Details Role: Disrepair Surveyor (Interim) Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: 2 days office-based / 3 days site-based Location: Bristol (office base BS4) Pay Rates PAYE: £231.22 per day Umbrella: £298.00 per day The Role The Disrepair Surveyor will manage housing disrepair complaints that have escalated to legal claims, working closely with the client’s legal services team. The role focuses on resolving cases efficiently, minimising litigation, and delivering high-quality repair outcomes while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach. You will take end-to-end ownership of disrepair...

This is an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Secretary to provide vital administrative and secretarial support within the professional services industry. The role is based in Winchester and requires excellent organisational skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Client Details The employer is a reputable organisation within the professional services industry. Operating as part of a mid-sized team, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to clients. The workplace is professional and offers a structured environment for employees to excel. Description Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the team. Managing schedules, including diary management and meeting coordination. Handling correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls. Preparing and formatting documents, reports, and presentations. Maintaining and updating client records and internal systems. Supporting the team with filing, scanning, and other office...

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...

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...

Senior Pension Specialist (Contract) Contract Length: 6 months Rate: Competitive day rate (dependent on experience) Location: Fully Remote - MUST BE UK BASED    Overview We’re working with a growing financial services organisation that requires an experienced Pensions Specialist to provide short-term support during a busy period.    This contract will suit someone confident managing complex pension cases end-to-end, while also supporting team performance and maintaining strong operational standards.    The Role You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality SIPP administration across a varied portfolio, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements.    Alongside your own caseload, you’ll provide technical support to colleagues and help maintain consistency in team output.    Key Duties Oversee the full administration of SIPPs, from onboarding through to ongoing servicing Process a range of transactions...

Locum Childcare Lawyer Local Authority – Wales Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a friendly Local Authority in Wales who are looking for a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team! Role Details: * Start: within the next 6 weeks * Day-to-day: holding a caseload of care proceedings + related applications, including necessary advocacy * Hours: 4-5 days per week (dependent on preference) ​ * Duration: 3-month initial contract, with a view to extend * Attendance: no office required, Court as needed Interviews will be conducted early next week. Please do get in touch now if you are interested in this post, or others. Interested or want to discuss further? Please apply now or call/email to talk about further details

Role Purpose To ensure the council remains fully compliant with statutory and regulatory responsibilities relating to Fire Safety and Asbestos Management across its housing stock. The postholder will manage safety programmes, maintain accurate compliance data, oversee contractor performance, and ensure residents’ homes meet all relevant building safety requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage the delivery of the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, ensuring timely completion, quality assurance, and closure of remedial actions. * Maintain the Asbestos Register and ensure surveys, re-inspections, and removal works comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. * Inspect blocks and schemes to monitor fire safety standards and compliance with FRA recommendations. * Act as technical lead for fire doors, compartmentation, alarms, emergency lighting and passive/active fire safety systems. * Review fire safety documentation from contractors and challenge...

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Farnborough Duration: 6 Months IR35: INSIDE Day Rate: £DOE ***Current and Active UK SC Clearance is required*** I am seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a leading engineering and defence organisation on a 6-month contract basis in Farnborough. This role sits inside IR35 and offers a competitive day rate. This is a key position responsible for delivering sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring robust contract governance within a highly regulated environment. Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Key Responsibilities Sourcing & Procurement Lead the development and execution of sourcing activities aligned to business requirements Apply procurement frameworks and collaborate with category teams to optimise sourcing strategiesContract Management Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle including negotiation, execution, and performance monitoring Lead Contract Change...

Workforce Software SME / Analyst (WorkForce or Kronos / UKG) Contract / 6 months likely to extend £ Market Rates Hybrid / 1 day a week in Birmingham head office The Role I am looking for a Workforce Software Subject Matter Expert / Analyst to join a well-known brand head quartered in Birmingham, West Midlands. As the Workforce Software SME / Analyst you will work across multiple teams to analyse requirements, streamline processes, configure WFS functionality, and maintain data quality and compliance for time, attendance, scheduling, and labour‑related activities. You absolutely must have previous experience of configuration and testing with either WorkForce or Kronos / UKG systems. This is a hybrid role requiring 1 day a week on average at head office in Birmingham, West Midlands. Please apply or contact for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the...

Legal Counsel opportunities like this don't come up often particularly at Legal Counsel level where you're given real exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to work on projects of genuine scale from day one. This is a position sitting within a major UK infrastructure programme, offering the chance to work across complex, high-value commercial and construction matters. As Legal Counsel, you'll be embedded within a collaborative legal team, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing a key role in shaping contractual outcomes across a wide-ranging and evolving project. This isn't a narrow in-house role you'll be involved in everything from drafting and negotiation through to advising on risk, disputes and procurement strategy, all within a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The Role Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and construction contracts Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders Supporting on...

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...

Enjoy flexible working, potential to be extended in the South Birmingham area as a Compliance Contract Officer. This role offers the chance to monitor and supervise various asbestos and water hygiene regulations.   You will be working for a well-known housing provider that values not only their tenants but every stakeholder within the business, ensuring attention to detail, collaboration and a commitment to maintaining high levels of compliance.   As the Compliance Contract Officer you will be: Monitoring and supervising various asbestos and water hygiene regulations Updating and maintaining the risk register Providing advice to customers, staff and contractors regarding risk areas Ensuring contractors meet or exceed KPIs and maintain a high standard of tenant liaison   Qualifications the Compliance Contract Officer will need: Experience working within a social housing setting in a similar role. Relevant qualifications within a compliance role Knowledge of the...

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

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...

New Contract Role  Node JS Developer  £300 Inside ir35  Remote  6 Months contract  Experience required  Public sector  Consultancy experience

Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety) My local authority clients around the UK are on the lookout for an interim Food Safety Officers. The three roles i have now and upcoming around the UK for Food Safety Officers are below: South Coast| Food Safety Officer | 6-12 month contract London| Food Safety Officer | 6-12 month contract Hampshire| Food Safety Officer | 6-12 month Roles – Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety) Duration – 6 - 12 month Contracts Start Date – ASAP Rate – Up to £50 p/h DOE Hours – 37 hours per/week ideally Hybrid Working - 2/3 days onsite Experience required: * To conduct detailed inspections, interventions, and surveys at business and domestic premises, to determine standards. * Carry out Category A - E premises inspections and enforcement * To produce reports and instigate action in line with council policies, procedures and relevant guidance to secure improvements and ensure compliance with legal requirements, to safeguard public...

Pertemps Network Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Specialist to join the Finance team of a Reputable Housing Provider. This is a key technical role responsible for managing employer participation within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including admission agreements, bonds, guarantees, and employer lifecycle management. The successful candidate will act as a technical reference point for LGPS legislation and will play a central role in managing relationships with legal advisors, actuaries, auditors, and external stakeholders. This role requires strong technical LGPS knowledge and experience managing employer onboarding and cessation processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LGPS professional seeking a technically focused role within a collaborative and supportive environment. Reports To: Head of Pensions Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £27–£29 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in...

The Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to UK based Law firm. This role requires exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach to supporting the team effectively. Client Details This Law firm is recognised for its expertise in housing, real estate, and commercial law. It advises a wide range of clients, including not-for-profit organisations, corporate entities, and financial institutions. The practice is known for combining technical skill with deep sector knowledge, enabling it to deliver practical solutions on complex matters. With offices in multiple locations, the firm has grown steadily while maintaining a focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships. Description Prepare, edit, and format legal documents with precision and attention to detail. Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments efficiently. Handle incoming correspondence, calls, and emails, ensuring prompt...

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...