Positive Employment

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer for our client a government organisation in Guildford, Surrey. The successful post holder will focus upon ensuring effective and efficient investigations of Private sector Housing complaints, HMO/Caravan licensing, Providing advice to tenants/landlords and the role will involve inspecting Homes for Ukraine Sponsor properties for suitability, liaison with potential and existing hosts and Ukrainian guests and conducting initial welfare checks once placements are made. This role is a temporary contract initially for 5 months with the possibility to extend. They will be working on a hybrid basis, at 3 days in the office 2 days at home, they will be expected to carry out site inspections and will need access to their own vehicle. Background local authority experience required! Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Undertake visits to assess property suitability under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Investigate and enforce (where appropriate) housing standards service requests received by the department. Own HMO applications throughout the licensing process - triage HMO applications, Book & Undertake HMO inspections, through to the issuing of the final HMO licenses. Assist officers with routine Caravan Site inspections, Caravan site enforcement (including the Fit & Proper Regulations) and, where applicable the issuing/enforcement of compliance notices. Preparing legal files for court cases, where appropriate. From time to time, to undertake an initial home visit (and revisits) to families and individuals under the Homes for Ukraine scheme to risk assess and identify any welfare needs. Remain vigilant to safeguarding risks and where concerns arise use existing guidance and frameworks to take appropriate action. Participate fully in individual supervision and training that is identified. Work in accordance and alignment with all national legislation, countywide and local policies and procedures. The following policies/legislation should be understood in detail: Housing Act 2004, Caravan Site and Control of Development Act 1960, Mobile homes Act 2013, Child and adult safeguarding, risk assessment, data protection, information sharing, equalities and diversity and health and safety to inform everyday practice. Maintain accurate records and external systems and ensure administrative tasks are up to date. Personal Requirements: Background in local authority. Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing. Experience of dealing with vulnerable people. Good communication skills, excellent negotiating skills. Experience inspecting properties under the Housing Act 2004. Experience inspecting caravan sites is desirable, but not essential. Awareness of legislation around Caravan site regulation, HMO licensing and enforcement, HHSRS assessments and in addition: Safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety and information-sharing is highly desirable. Access to a vehicle and full UK clean driving licence is essential as driving is required throughout the borough and maybe outside the borough on occasions. Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - Friday Pay: £45.00 per hr Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for an Estates Administrator for our client a government organisation in Exeter. The successful post holder will co-ordinate and provide all aspects of technical and administration support to the Estates Services Unit, maintain the corporate Asset Management system and supervise the Property Records Officer and the provision of the corporate property records function. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 4days in office - WFH on Fridays. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Provide full administrative and technical support to the Estates Services Unit to ensure the efficient day to day running of the Unit. Take the lead responsibility for the day to day operation and further development of the corporate Asset Management system. Produce rent, insurance, service charge and other fee invoices for commercially let properties. Day to day management and supervision of the Property Records Officer and the corporate property records service. Prepare and collate data and provide reports to the Finance Department to assist with budget monitoring. Devise and develop, under appropriate guidance, revised systems and procedures as appropriate (and in particular initiatives to replace paper based systems) and to assist with their implementation. Provide first point of contact for the Estates Unit and deal with routine enquiries. Carry out such required corporate-based administration tasks for the Estates Unit to include raising of purchase orders, creditor invoice processing and preparation and sending out of debtors invoices. Process valuation requests for Right to Buy applications to include: collating information received from Housing Services with appropriate valuation forms and plans and submitting to external valuers; monitoring progress of the valuations; returning completed valuations to Housing Services. Process requests for land purchase and covenant relaxations by researching property ownership and carrying out initial administrative work to include consultation with Officers of other departments in accordance with protocols. Provide training for all users of the corporate Asset Management system. Provide training to Unit staff in Unit procedures and use of other corporate systems. Ensure all administration work for the Estates Unit is undertaken in a timely manner so as to meet corporate deadlines. Carry out such other reasonable tasks as allocated from time to time by the City Surveyor. Personal Requirements: Educated to GCSE standard with GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above. NVQ Leve 2 IT qualification or similar (e.g. ECDL). Experience of Local Government (Desirable). Supervisory experience (Desirable). Experience of working in a property management environment. Able to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access). Knowledge of IT based property management systems or systems with similar skill requirements. Audio typing/WP experience. Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Law (Desirable). Knowledge of Property Law (Desirable). Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £18.83 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Senior Area And Stock Controller for our client a government organisation in Wiltshire, England. The successful post holder will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and enforcing property- and asset-related regulatory standards across the organisation's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) housing stock. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Provide specialist technical expertise across multiple building disciplines, including building pathology, component lifecycle assessment, damp and mold diagnostics, HHSRS hazard identification, and compliance inspections. Diagnose complex maintenance issues and design effective solutions, managing contractors, in-house teams and specialist providers to implement required works. Lead on scoping, technical specification, procurement, and delivery of Asset Management contracts, including cyclical servicing, planned improvements, reactive repairs, void property works and Housing Energy Efficiency Programme (HEEP) projects. Use KPIs and contract performance data to evaluate outcomes and drive service enhancements. Provide the primary point of contact for all enquiries relating to the condition, repair and maintenance of HRA assets within the area - for internal teams, councillors, tenants, and external stakeholders. Arrange and lead tenant consultations, Section 20 leaseholder processes, and engagement with residents on planned and reactive works. Oversee survey and maintenance activity within the designated geographical area and provide technical guidance to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of repairs and improvements. Lead projects from inception through completion, including valuations, contract administration and final accounts. Prepare budget estimates, tender documentation, specifications and drawings to support planned works. Ensure all works and services are delivered within financial parameters and contractual limits. Personal Requirements: Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and Asset Management and Asset data systems. Significant knowledge and experience of JCT and NEC forms of Contract, HSE Guidelines and an understanding of HHSRS. Post qualification experience in providing professional building surveying services at a senior level Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £300.00 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Overview Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Surveyor for our client, a government organisation in Chichester, West Sussex. The successful post holder will manage sub-categories across the Place category portfolio and collaborate with Directorates/Services and Category Lead to champion a new best practice commercial approach to external spend in order to deliver value for money outcomes and transform the ways services are delivered. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role has the potential to go permanent in the future. Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to) Develop and implement robust sub-category strategies for the Place category that optimises performance for the business in terms of cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness - sharing best practice guidance for the procurement of either Capital, Waste or Highways across the organisation, taking into consideration the full supplier lifecycle. Manage projects and sub-categories and be responsible for contributions to a category which currently spends £180M - £200M across c. 300 plus suppliers with significant spend in sub-categories of highways, construction, and waste. Be the primary interface for the sub-categories with stakeholders, developing the category and procurements and leading stakeholders in best practices. Personal Requirements Previous experience in a similar role. Previous experience working for a local government organisation (Desirable). Experience conducting category management with large budget categories. Working Hours 37 hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - Friday Pay £67.52 per hour Note: Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Solicitor for our client a government organisation in Southwark, London. The successful post holder will act as an authorised person, conducting litigation across a number of teams within Exchequer Services. The solicitor will have knowledge and experience in dealing with service charge recovery, rent and possession and housing benefit (Appeals) matters. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is 3 days working at home and 2 days in the office a week. DutiesandResponsibilitiesbutnotlimitedto: General litigation conduct activity such as issuing claims and reviewing applications and documents made to court or Tribunal, providing advice, support, and case management (including managing own caseload) on all legal matters affecting Exchequer Services income streams (housing rent, variable service charges and Housing Benefit Appeals). Review and authorisation of documentation completed by officers, to be presented before courts and tribunals where the postholder has a right of audience on all matters in relation to the work of the organisation. Responsible and accountable for cases authorised, advice, support, case management and legal representation in respect of housing rents, benefits, and leasehold and freehold litigation. Making key decisions which impact on the organisation in relation to legal positions, including highlighting and managing reputational and financial risks. Deal directly with all officers involved in litigation proceedings. Maintain good governance in managing own caseload of complex and busy work, ensuring statutory, court and organisation timescales are met, under minimal supervision. Representing the organisation at court and tribunals as appropriate. Supporting the Litigation Team and Business Unit Managers in ensuring that information and legislation is accurately reflected, monitored, reviewed and communicated in accordance with the organisation's policies, procedures and plans etc. Associated general advice given in the normal course of a lawyer to client relationship to staff. Complying with the organisation's policies and procedures. - duties may vary from time to time within the broad remit of your role and grade. You are required to undertake any reasonable and appropriate duties. PersonalRequirements: Appropriate legal qualifications to undertake litigation for housing law and general litigation Should be a UK solicitor registered with the SRA, a barrister registered with the BSB and specifically authorised to conduct litigation, or a CILEX lawyer, specifically authorised by CILEX to conduct litigation Must have experience in a local authority or similar of conducting difficult/complex general litigation across a range of litigation areas at all levels of courts and tribunals with an excellent understanding of court rules and practice. Commitment to Diversity and Equality IT skills in Microsoft Word and associated software; using case management systems Understanding and commitment to professional advice standards including conflict of interest and client confidentiality Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £50.44 Umbrella per hour Pleasenotethisroleiswithinthe scope of IR35.

A legal services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Barrister or Lawyer to join their Social Care and Education Legal Team. The role involves conducting trials, providing high-quality advocacy primarily in child care matters, and representing clients in Family and High Courts. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child protection laws, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a corporate context. This position offers competitive hourly pay and the potential for ongoing development in legal advocacy.

Duties and Responsibilities Deal with analysis, research, drafting, advice and advocacy arising within the Social Care and Education Legal Team. To have the conduct of trials ranging from 1 to 10 days in duration. Under the strategic direction of the Practice Lead, Social Care and Education Team to undertake all advocacy primarily in child care matters and to ensure the provision of a high quality, efficient, cost effective and customer focused service. To contribute to the financial and business management of the Social Care and Education team. Appear as the organisation's advocate at preliminary, unopposed and complex contested hearings ranging from 1 day to 10 days duration in the Family Court and High Court in child care and adoption proceedings and at other tribunals and courts as required in non-child care proceedings with minimum supervision. Incorporate changes to practice within the Social Care and Education team as a result of statutory, policy or other changes and in so doing to recognise and report any budgetary or resource implications and to ensure value for money is achieved. Responsible for the provision of advocacy in complex contested child care proceedings, including representation at short notice in emergency hearings, ensuring that work is reflective of best practice, is of a high professional standard and is cost effective. Develop and obtain knowledge in Special Education Needs Tribunals and Adult Social Care and be responsible for the provision of advocacy if appropriate. Be able to enter complex negotiations, provide innovative, creative advice to clients in a pressurised environment. Prepare and process the more complex and sensitive documents relevant to care proceedings before all levels of court, including the evaluation of evidence and to provide advice and guidance in respect of complex areas of law and practice to other team members and client departments as appropriate. Advising on complex policies and procedures relating to the Councils' child care functions. Personal Requirements Qualified Barrister or Lawyer with right of audience. Good knowledge and experience of advocacy and attending hearings on behalf of the SLLP. Specialise knowledge of English law and practice in relation to child protection and adoption. An ability to acquire and maintain knowledge in relation to community care and education. Highly developed negotiating and listening skills with various groups of people and in a variety of different settings, including some of which may potentially end in conflict. Awareness of current issues relevant to local authorities, ability to assist in delivering the Council's corporate objectives and to operate effectively within a corporate context. Working Hours 35 hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - Friday Pay £50.00 per hour Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

A government contracting service in Chichester is seeking a Surveyor for a temporary role aimed at managing sub-categories across their portfolio. The role involves developing category strategies, managing a significant budget, and acting as a key interface for stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, ideally within local government, and skills in category management. This position offers a pay rate of £67.52 per hour and has potential for extension or permanence.