Pertemps Harrow Council

Role title : Senior Finance Officer (Housing Revenue Account) Location : Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Contract : 6 months Rate : £400 per day (Umbrella) About the Role: London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support to the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of housing services while supporting strategic decision-making that directly impacts tenants and the Council's long-term housing delivery objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting the effective management of housing income streams, including rent and service charge setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support across the Housing Revenue Account. Lead and support the annual rent and service charge setting process, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance. Deliver accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring for housing services. Support strategic financial planning and contribute to long-term housing delivery and investment programmes. Prepare and present financial reports, business cases, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders. Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements. Analyse complex financial data and provide insightful recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making. Work collaboratively with service managers to improve financial performance and income sustainability. Requirements: Proven experience working within a local authority finance environment, ideally supporting a Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Strong knowledge of HRA accounting, rent setting, service charges, and housing finance regulations. Experience providing business partnering support to senior stakeholders. Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills. Strong understanding of local government finance and statutory reporting requirements. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA desirable). About Us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big, scary, faceless company; quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be an accredited 'Investor in People,' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work, and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25, and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting

Role : Compliance Coordinator Location : Working onsite, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT Pay : £18.22 per hour PAYE or £23.71 per hour Umbrella Contract : Ongoing temporary assignment The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a proactive and detail driven Compliance Coordinator to support the Housing & Regeneration division. This onsite role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys coordinating compliance activity, and is confident working with multiple stakeholders across a busy service. About the Role: As a Compliance Coordinator, you will play a key part in ensuring that housing related compliance processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with statutory and organisational requirements. You'll support officers, maintain essential records, and help keep the division running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Compliance monitoring - Support the coordination of compliance checks across Housing & Regeneration. Data management - Maintain accurate records, logs, and compliance documentation. Reporting - Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and updates for managers and stakeholders. Stakeholder coordination - Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to ensure compliance actions are completed. Administrative support - Provide general administrative and organisational support to the wider team. Skills & Experience Required: Experience in compliance or coordination within housing, regeneration, or a similar regulatory environment. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Confidence working onsite in a fast paced local authority setting. Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. About Us: For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees. Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406. Important Information: Please note that the personal information you provide may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. If misconduct is identified, this may result in the denial of services or employment. Your personal details will also be used to verify your identity. For more information about how your data is handled and your rights, please visit

Role : Senior Finance Officer - Children's Social Care (Local Government) Location : Hybrid Working, London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Payrate : £29.51 per hour (Umbrella) If you're a seasoned finance professional with a strong track record in Children's Social Care finance and Local Government budgeting, this role puts you right at the heart of one of London's most dynamic boroughs. Harrow is seeking a Senior Finance Officer who can bring expertise, precision, and confidence to a fast paced environment where financial decisions directly impact vulnerable children and families. The Opportunity: You'll play a key role in supporting the Children's Services directorate, providing high quality financial analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, and strategic advice. This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to split your time between home and the Harrow Civic Centre. Key Responsibilities: Children's Social Care Finance - Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial modelling for placements, early help, safeguarding, and commissioning. Local Government Finance - Deliver accurate reporting, support budget holders, and ensure compliance with council financial regulations. Strategic Financial Support - Advise senior managers, contribute to savings plans, and support service transformation. Data & Reporting - Produce clear, insightful financial reports for senior leadership and stakeholders. Hybrid Collaboration - Work effectively across remote and on site settings with finance teams and Children's Services. About You: Proven experience in Children's Social Care finance within a UK local authority. Strong understanding of Local Government accounting, budget cycles, and financial frameworks. Confident communicator able to challenge, influence, and support senior stakeholders. Skilled in financial modelling, forecasting, and interpreting complex data. About Us : For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees. Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406. Important Information: Please note that the personal information you provide may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. If misconduct is identified, this may result in the denial of services or employment. Your personal details will also be used to verify your identity. For more information about how your data is handled and your rights, please visit

Role : Facilities Management (FM) Helpdesk Officer Payrate : £18.22 PAYE £23.71 Umbrella 35 hours per week Location : Working onsite, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a proactive and customer focused FM Helpdesk Officer to join their busy Facilities Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys being at the centre of operations. About the Role: As an FM Helpdesk Officer, you will act as the first point of contact for all facilities related enquiries across the council's estate. You'll manage incoming requests, coordinate with contractors and internal teams, and ensure issues are logged, prioritised, and resolved efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Manage helpdesk enquiries via phone, email, and internal systems Log and prioritise maintenance requests to ensure timely resolution Liaise with contractors and FM teams to coordinate works and follow ups Monitor service performance and escalate issues where required Maintain accurate records and update the CAFM system Provide excellent customer service to staff, visitors, and stakeholders About You: We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Strong communication and customer service skills Experience in helpdesk or facilities coordination Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities Good IT skills and confidence using FM or ticketing systems A proactive, solution focused approach About Us: For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees. Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406. Important Information: Please note that the personal information you provide may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. If misconduct is identified, this may result in the denial of services or employment. Your personal details will also be used to verify your identity. For more information about how your data is handled and your rights, please visit

Role : Reactive Maintenance Co ordinator Location : London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT Payrate : £18.22 per hour PAYE £23.71 per hour Umbrella The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a proactive and organised Reactive Maintenance Co ordinator to join their busy Facilities Management team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys coordinating repairs, managing contractors, and keeping essential services running smoothly. About the Role: As a Reactive Maintenance Co ordinator, you will be the central point of contact for all reactive maintenance issues across the council's estate. You'll log, prioritise, and allocate jobs, ensuring that repairs are completed efficiently and in line with service standards. Key Responsibilities: Log and manage reactive maintenance requests through the FM helpdesk system Coordinate contractors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of works Monitor job progress and follow up on outstanding tasks Maintain accurate records within the CAFM system Communicate with staff and stakeholders to provide updates and manage expectations Escalate urgent or high risk issues where required About You: We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Strong organisational and multitasking skills Experience in facilities coordination or maintenance administration Excellent communication and customer service abilities Confidence using FM systems or ticketing platforms A proactive, solution focused approach to problem solving About Us: For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees. Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406. Important Information: Please note that the personal information you provide may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. If misconduct is identified, this may result in the denial of services or employment. Your personal details will also be used to verify your identity. For more information about how your data is handled and your rights, please visit