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Resolution and Tribunal Officer £380 per day Hybrid 1 day per week in the office (flexible, with remote working options) Were looking for an experienced Resolution and Tribunal Officer to join a busy SEND service, supporting the effective management of appeals and disputes relating to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) click apply for full job details

Senior Payroll Officer (Hybrid) needed in Nottingham, £18.56phPAYE - Reference: OR107760 3 days remote 2 days in the office Administer and maintain all NCHA Group payroll and pensions systems and records e.g. colleague expenses, statutory payments, absence procedures as per current statutory rules and regulations within agreed timescales. Operate all payroll control accounts and systems (such as net pay and pension) to ensure completeness and accuracy of transactions and records so as to meet NCHA Group's obligations to colleagues, employer and external bodies. Ensure that all records relating to the section are accurate and up-to-date and all appropriate control accounts are reconciled on a regular basis; taking corrective action where necessary. Extract and analyse data from both the financial and payroll systems, draft returns and various reports where required. Assist in period and year end payroll close down procedures; producing the relevant internal and external documentation to required deadlines. Contribute to system and operational development including procedure manuals. Identify where corrective action is required; liaising with internal and external stakeholders to recommend corrective action. Answer complex payroll related queries within agreed time limits; ensuring confidentiality of information at all times according to Data Protection Act. Assist in the production of statutory and financial accounts and reports of NCHA Group; assisting internal and external auditors as required. Provide input to processes for business transformation in the provision of financial management services to the NCHA Group. Develop and maintain working relationships with customers. Provide cover across roles in the directorate when required. Maintenance and administration of appropriate manual and computerised records, and reconciliations thereon within agreed timescales; taking corrective action where required. 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 toquoting 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 beprepared. 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 . JBRP1_UKTJ

Policy Planning Officer needed in Stockport Paying 45 per hr ref 000B 057B / 1 Full time hours on a temporarybasis Key Responsibilities Contribute to the preparation, monitoring, review, and implementation of planning policies and related planning documents, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements click apply for full job details

Lawyer - Housing Litigation needed in Hackney This is a temporary role and the rate is £40.81ph The reference number is: 132972 The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and objectives. They will manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision, provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients, undertake advocacy in courts and tribunals, draft complex reports and legal documentation and deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer needed in Barking Paying £28.60 per hr ref 2101 Full time hours on a temporary basis We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a busy legal team, providing high-quality legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial, contractual, and procurement matters. You will manage your own caseload, advise clients on procurement and contract law issues, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, and support complex projects from inception through to completion. The successful candidate will have experience advising on procurement processes and commercial contracts, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice to stakeholders. At PO5 level, you will be expected to manage complex matters independently, advise on governance issues, support senior lawyers, deliver training, and lead on significant procurement and contractual projects. Applicants should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with proven experience in Contracts and Procurement Law. Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, and experience managing a varied caseload are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their expertise within a collaborative and supportive legal environment. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to 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

Interim Service Director - Environment Are you an experienced and resilient leader with a passion for delivering high-quality public services and driving meaningful change? We are seeking an Interim Service Director - Environment to lead a diverse portfolio of services including highways and infrastructure, waste, streetscene, regulation and enforcement, and emergency planning . This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a dynamic individual who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. You will provide visible leadership across large frontline service teams, build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to deliver excellent outcomes for local communities. Working as part of a collaborative senior leadership team, you will help shape and deliver ambitious environmental and place-based priorities. The successful candidate will bring: Significant senior leadership experience across environmental, neighbourhood, public realm, highways, waste, or regulatory services. A proven track record of leading large, complex service areas through change and transformation. Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills. Commercial awareness, political sensitivity, and excellent communication skills. The ability to inspire, motivate, and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Reference 000B 2A62 / 1 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to 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

Pensions Team Leader needed in West London Paying £37 per hr ref 005630 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Assistant Pensions Team Manager in the day-to-day running of the Pension Service. Monitoring the performance of our pension administrator provider to ensure top-tier service delivery click apply for full job details

2 Operational Support Officers required to support statutory services in Adult Social Care, including processing of social care and safeguarding referrals, supporting safeguarding/legal meetings, boards and panels, minute-taking, finance-related support and reception support. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth click apply for full job details

Childcare Lawyer Solicitor needed in Northallerton This is a temporary role and the rate is £55ph The reference number is: RQ The successful candidate will be providing expert advice and representation in care proceedings and family law matters. They will be managing legal queries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate and will be conducting research to address more complex legal issues affecting operational matters. They will be collaborating with the legal team to ensure compliance with Law Society Professional Standards and Lexcel accreditation. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth 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

Compliance Manager needed in Gosport Paying £389.84 per day ref Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organisation's compliance function, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and controls. Conduct compliance audits, inspections, and reviews to identify areas of risk and improvement. Investigate compliance breaches, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Maintain compliance records and provide regular reports to senior management. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organisational policies and practices remain up to date. Work closely with operational managers to promote best practice and embed a culture of compliance. Manage risk registers and support organisational risk management activities. Oversee mandatory compliance training and awareness programmes. Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to 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

Lawyer needed in Gloucester, £43.12ph PAYE - Reference: 30 hours per week Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Law and Education Law Have the day-to-day conduct of caseload and legal work appropriate to experience at this level and to manage the same in accordance with good legal practice, client requirements and practice management standards. Undertake advocacy and represent the Council in the Court arena. To support the Principal Lawyers and Legal Services Business Partners and Senior Lawyers in developing and maintaining close working relationships with members, officers and with external organisations. To represent Legal Services, the Council and external clients in meetings, including committee and member meetings, inquiries and working groups and in discussions with other legal practitioners at an appropriate level as and when required. To have a collaborative solution-based approach to advising in meeting the needs of the County Council. Carry a caseload of cases as directed by the Senior Lawyer - Team Lead. Ensure high level of client satisfaction, communication and feedback. 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 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.

Essential Employment is seeking a Lawyer for a full-time temporary role in Gloucester. The position offers £43.12 per hour PAYE and requires handling various legal matters, including advocacy and client representation. The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Lawyers and ensure high client satisfaction while managing a caseload. The ideal applicant will have strong legal practice experience, and excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must. Please apply through our website or email your CV to quoting reference number .

Essential Employment is seeking a Stores Assistant in Barnsley offering £13.26 per hour. The role involves working in a busy warehouse, focusing on picking and loading stock, and interacting with suppliers as needed. This is a full-time position on a temporary contract. Interested candidates can apply with their CV online or via email to , referencing the job reference number.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly qualified Building Control professional to join a forward-thinking organisation as Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist). This senior leadership role is responsible for supporting the strategic and operational management of Building Control services, ensuring regulatory compliance, service excellence, and effective delivery of complex and high-risk developments. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in highly regulated environments, advanced technical expertise, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Reference OR 106375 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to 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

Essential Employment is seeking a Catering Assistant in Norwich, UK. The role involves serving food, ensuring temperature controls, and general housekeeping duties. Working hours are 11am to 2pm from Monday to Friday during term time only. The ideal candidate must have an Enhanced DBS and a Food Hygiene certificate. Interested applicants should email their CV to with the reference number RQ.

Essential Employment is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for a hybrid role based in Maidstone. You will manage planning applications, negotiate recommendations, and represent clients at planning committee meetings and inquiries. The position requires strong planning expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to train junior staff. This full-time position is temporary and combines remote work with in-office responsibilities, ensuring a balanced work environment.

Mix of remote and office work alongside visiting schools both inside and outside Plymouth. We have an opportunity within the School Transport Team for an experienced person with supervisory experience who is enthusiastic about helping the students of Plymouth to get to school. What do you need? a full clean driving licence access to a vehicle to travel across Plymouth area Supervisory experience including performance issues, giving feedback, training people and absence policies Undertaking training of Passenger Assistants in a 'classroom' an understanding of Health and Safety a can do attitude and a great communicator with customer service experience computer literate - Microsoft packages and using databases be able to work on their own initiative An enhanced level DBS a sense of humour Desirable qualities: Experience with Special Educational Needs This is 29.6 hours a week Tuesday to Friday. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to 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 Planning Officer (Hybrid) - Maidstone - £155.40 per day Pay Reference: OR105740. 3 days remote, minimum 2 days in office. Role To undertake the client's responsibilities for the control of development under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation in the Borough, and to contribute to the team as required by the Team Leader, Planning Applications Manager or Head of Planning and Economic Development. Main Accountabilities Appraise and evaluate applications made under the Planning Acts and breaches of planning control, negotiate and develop their contents and assess them against policy and other material planning considerations and formulate recommendations either to the planning committee or to the Head of Planning and Economic Development for decision. Assist in the supervision and training of junior members of staff, including some management responsibilities to support the Team Leader as necessary. Advise or assist in advising members of the planning committee through appropriate recommendations and substantiate and justify recommendations to ensure that the decisions reached are in accordance with law, practice, policies and Government advice, and are reasonable and sustainable on appeal. The post holder will be required to attend the Planning Committee meetings from time to time. This Committee normally commences its meetings at 6pm. The post holder will be required to present his/her cases or cases and those of other team members if required. Compose and explain the client's case in court proceedings, and at appeal which may include public inquiries, ensuring that the views of the client are properly represented. To maintain a high level of quality in decision making and meeting any performance targets set by the Client, Head of Planning and Economic Development or Planning Applications Manager from time to time. Particular emphasis is placed on pre-application communication. Establish and maintain contact with the public, applicants and their professional agents, and others involved in the development management process, to undertake effective negotiations and to reconcile competing or contradictory views prior to determination of planning applications and before taking action in relation to breaches of planning control. To assist where required in the validation of planning applications. Contributing to improving the quality of service and performance of development management. Investigations of alleged breaches of planning control or planning application site visits that may be required outside normal office hours. For extensive list of duties throughout the career grade, see Career Development Framework. Commitment to the client's strategic plan. To undertake any training and development as required. To comply fully with the client's Equal Opportunity Policy. To comply fully with the client's Health and Safety at Work Policy. To assist as required in the client's Emergency Plan. To comply fully with the client's IT Security Policy. To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. Equal Opportunity Statement Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Main Purpose of the job: To provide technical and admin support across the whole of the planning service, particularly in relation to registering and validating planning applications, publication of planning documents on the website and redacting personal information where necessary. To promote the service's chargeable services to maximise income, ensuring that all income is correctly recorded. To administer the Duty Planner service; booking appointments for the relevant service, assembling and checking documentation and taking the correct payments. To administer and control the Planning Service's email box(es); responding to general enquiries, sign posting to the correct source of advice and providing an effective level of customer service to residents, local businesses and planning professionals. To research and draft local land charge search results. Reference: OR105799 Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Homelessness Prevention and Relief Officer needed in Newbury Paying £28.99 per hr ref Full time hours on a temporary basis Responsibilities Managing homelessness prevention and relief cases from application through to resolution Conducting assessments under relevant housing legislation Developing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) Providing housing advice and homelessness prevention support Working with landlords, support agencies, and external partners to secure accommodation solutions Assessing vulnerability, safeguarding, and support needs Making decisions in line with homelessness legislation and council policies Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with statutory duties Supporting customers to access temporary or long-term accommodation Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.