Senior Building Control Surveyor needed in London - Reference: 012643

Flexible working within reason, site assessments/inspections required.

Role Purpose
• Assist the Senior Building Surveyor in the day to day management of an area of the Borough and to deputise for the Principal Building Surveyor during absences.
• The processing and scrutiny of Building Regulation applications.
• Inspection of building works
• The provision of general building control advice.
• Marketing of the Service to secure new business and income streams

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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3 days in the office.

The Post

We currently have fantastic opportunities for Category Managers across Corporate Services, Social Care, Construction and Environmental Services which includes Facilities Management.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will have the autonomy to make your mark within your Category of expertise aligning yourself with the Procurement Strategy and Council priorities.

There will be line management responsibilities so it would great for you to bring that experience and knowledge to share within the team. Whichever your specialism, you’ll be helping to provide deliver great outcomes for over 300,000 people.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Our small and friendly Internal Audit Investigations (IAI) team seeks a high-calibre candidate to provide interim support to deliver reactive and proactive fraud investigations.

The ideal candidate will have: I. An Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) qualification or equivalent (i.e. PIP level 2) or a proven track record of relevant experience in a similar role II. Demonstrable knowledge of relevant investigative methods, legislation and processes. III. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. IV. Ability to plan and deliver investigations from end to end and produce high quality outputs. Starting rate of £450 per day, negotiable dependent on experience. Please make a maximum of three submissions and put your best candidates forward.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Private Sector Housing Officer needed in West London Paying up to £27.22ph ref 005254

Full time on a temporary basis

TAn excellent opportunity has arisen for the right candidate, to dip their toes into a junior management role to support our busy Private Sector Housing team. You will be work directly with the Private Sector Housing Manager, the Head of Environmental Health and the Strategic Lead for Environmental Health and Regulatory Services

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Senior Executive Support Officer (Hybrid) needed in Tower Hamlets, £28ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1418611

This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days in the office. This role is supporting a Corporate Director, so we are looking for a senior Personal Assistant

• To be responsible for providing responsive, high quality, professional and timely executive support to allocated Chief Executive / Corporate Director and for ensuring the Executive Support Team operates efficiently and effectively in a highly pressured environment.
• To provide a responsive, high quality, professional and timely support to the Chief Executive/Directorate Leadership Teams and associated governance including responsibility for all aspects of the smooth running of Statutory Officer and Directorate Leadership Team meetings, from effective forward planning to attending in person to take minutes.
• To work collaboratively with the Executive Support Team Leader to ensure that the services provided by the team are strategically aligned with other functional areas to enable a seamless approach to service delivery and to continually improve policies, procedures and processes that meet business needs.
• To maximise the use of technology to improve processes and workflow, through the identification of improvement and efficiencies, the deployment of new functionality and system enhancements to improve value for money and service provision to internal users.
• To lead the transformational change agenda in support of the Chief Executive / Corporate Director and be the key point of contact to manage and improve the directorate’s liaison with the Mayor, Lead Members, Councillors and other internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Coroners Administrative Officer needed in South East London Paying £16.15 per hr Ref 1417673

Full time on a temporary basis

Role Purpose: Provide excellent administrative support to ensure the effective operation of the Coroners Court.

Principal Duties:

• Manage the telephone service and front-facing service of the court, providing professional customer service.

• Handle case management for death referrals and interrogate IT systems to update and retrieve information.

• Support the Coroner as a court usher for in-person, remote, and hybrid inquests.

• Manage the jury as jury bailiff during jury inquests.

• Operate court audio conferencing equipment.

• Oversee court diary management.

• Process information requests and press enquiries.

• Archive case files and court records.

• Process financial orders and invoices.

• Maintain and update the court’s website.

Other Duties:

• Ensure a consistent and professional high level of customer service at all times.

• Promote data cleansing best practice with service staff.

• Analyse the causes of data quality issues through the cleansing process and share these with the project team.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Designated Schools Grant, Safety Valve Finance Business Partner needed in Uxbridge

The rate is £476.80 per day PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1410882

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to support the delivery of financial strategies and savings targets within the DSG High Needs budget.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar finance business partner role, preferably within a local government or public sector setting.

In-depth understanding of the DSG High Needs budget monitoring and SEND funding mechanisms.

Experience with the Safety Valve programme or similar financial recovery initiatives is essential within a public sector organisation.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Damp and mould surveyor needed in London Ref 005252

£300pd umbrella

Standard day to day surveyor job including damp and mould, party walls, insurance cases.

5 days on site

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

MAIN PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the performance, compliance and data team is to support the Property division to deliver effective facilities management services across the estate.

The Business Support Office will assist the Business Manager and Performance, Compliance and Data Manager in:

• Contract management activities including Helpdesk functions
• Financial administration and budget monitoring
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analysis of property data and production of reports.

Employment Lawyer needed in Newham, £24.53ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1413352

• To support the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the client, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in relevant areas of legal work to enable the Client to progress with corporate goals.
• To provide legal expertise in Employment issues and related areas, in a shared back office support service, contributing to the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations.
• To supervise junior members of the team, including trainees and support staff

1. To have personal responsibility for a caseload of legal work, and act as subject expert, with appropriate support and supervisions from a Senior Lawyer or Principal Lawyer
2. To notify all high risk matters to the Senior Lawyer To pick up casework arising in their respective teams during peak times or where additional resources are required to meet demand, and if requested to do so by the Principal Lawyer provide support to other teams
3. To support strategic projects across multi-functional teams, assisting to ensure that an innovative and commercial solutions focus is adopted across projects.
4. To have responsibility for support staff.
5. To carry out advocacy when necessary on own caseload, and not to instruct external support except in accordance with agreed procedures
6. To attend meetings of the Clients as required to provide legal and governance advice.
7. To produce or comment upon reports for various meetings or decision making processes.
8. To work some evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet the service requirements of customers and in order to ensure appropriate representation of the Clients with residents, elected members, and external bodies.
9. Ensure that the partner Clients are provided with the best legal advice, and that legal advice is appropriate to ensure propriety of decision making.
10. Other duties – the job description indicates the main areas of activity for this post. From time to time other tasks/duties maybe required which are commensurate with the general area of responsibility and grade of the post.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Application Management Analyst needed in Hackney

The rate is £160.97 per day PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1413938

The successful candidate will be acting as key contact and coach for internal team to investigate and resolve user support queries and apply changes in response to ad hoc requests, liaising with MHR support desk where appropriate:

They will need experience of system build/ system administration in iTrent HR & Payroll system:

• Understanding and experience of handling organisation and payroll system configuration and maintenance
• Security access administration (setting up, testing & applying function & data accesses, setting up and maintaining user records)
• Experience of configuring/ supporting users with Employee & Manager Self Service (electric theme) including payslips, absence - plus ideally time & expenses, learning & development
• Experience of investigating queries from back office operational teams (payroll, HR, pensions)
• Experience of configuring/maintaining batches and workflows
• Experience of system reports and auditing function
• Experience of configuring new functions and administering system upgrades.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer needed in North London Paying £200 per day Ref 012578

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer to support the Head of Civil Contingencies in implementing effective emergency planning and business continuity strategies. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the Resilience Standards for London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of emergency planning and business continuity functions to meet statutory obligations.
• Act as the deputy for the Head of Civil Contingencies during their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and decision-making.
• Lead and manage emergency planning and business continuity projects, ensuring preparedness for potential emergencies.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance resilience and response capabilities.
• Conduct training and exercises to test and improve emergency plans and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency planning initiatives, making recommendations for improvements

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Labour Group Assistant (Hybrid) needed in Morden, Paying £42,840 per annum PAYE - Reference: 5258442

Office attendance between 3 - 5 days per week.

• To provide support to the Labour Group enabling its effective contribution to the work of the administration and Council, providing policy, communications and administrative support, and acting as a link between the Leader, Cabinet and wider Group.

We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and politically aware individual to join the Leader’s Office as the Labour Group Assistant.

Working to the Head of the Leader’s Office, you will provide direct policy, communications, and administrative support to the administration, and act as a link between the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, and the wider Labour Group.

You will ideally have an understanding of local government and the challenges it faces, and be able to demonstrate political awareness and confidence in dealing with political leaders. You will ideally have excellent communication skills, with experience of producing high quality written communications such as speeches, articles, press notices, social media content, and newsletters.

In addition to supporting the Leader, Cabinet and wider Labour Group to develop effective communications, narrative, and messaging, you will support the Labour Group in cycle of meetings. In this role, you will also support the engagement of key local stakeholders, and monitor local, London-wide, and national issues, policy and legislation and how they impact.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Customer Service Administrative Assistant needed in Wembley

The rate is £17.27ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5258412

The successful candidate will provide customers and other stakeholders, first contact resolution for Housing & Neighbourhoods service area enquiry types via phone, email, web chat and social media channels. They will provide a prompt, efficient and professional service and demonstrate the highest standards of customer care at all times and will carry out all duties in accordance with relevant Customer Service policies, procedures and standards to ensure the delivery of excellent services to customers and stakeholders.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Principal Urban Design Officer needed in Harrow

The rate is £26.71ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 012636

The successful candidate will provide negotiation and appraisal of major and strategic planning proposals in relation to private and owned regeneration programmes. They will act as the principal specialist advisor to the Planning service in relation to urban design, architectural appraisals and public realm and will manage the Design Review Pane whilst supporting the Planning Policy team in the development and review of design policies and supplementary planning guidance on residential design.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website