The Oyster Partnership

Interim Fire Safety Manager Required A local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Fire Safety Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of its fire safety compliance programme across its housing portfolio. This is a critical role for a fire safety professional with a strong background in housing compliance, fire risk management and contractor oversight. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while providing expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organisation's fire safety compliance programme. Review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensure all actions are tracked and completed. Oversee fire safety contractors and remedial works programmes to ensure quality and compliance. Conduct site inspections and verify completed fire safety works. Monitor compliance performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required. Produce assurance reports and provide compliance updates to senior management. Support regulatory inspections and ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety legislation. Maintain accurate fire safety records, compliance documentation and audit trails. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience as a Fire Safety Manager, Fire Consultant, Senior Fire Safety Surveyor or similar. Strong experience within social housing, local authority, ALMO or registered provider environments. Excellent knowledge of current fire safety legislation, standards and housing compliance requirements. Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessments, fire safety projects and specialist contractors. The ability to provide expert advice and provide robust assurance to senior stakeholders. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Availability to start at short notice. What's on Offer? £500+ per day Hybrid working arrangement. Opportunity to lead an important fire safety compliance programme. Immediate start available. Flexible interim contract with potential for extension

The Oyster Partnership is seeking an Interim Fire Safety Manager to lead the fire safety compliance programme across housing assets in the UK. The role requires strong housing compliance, fire risk management, and contractor oversight skills, with delivery of statutory obligations and expert advice to senior stakeholders. This interim position offers hybrid working, immediate start, and potential for contract extension.

The Oyster Partnership in London is seeking an experienced Head of Major Projects to lead a significant programme of capital projects across a large property portfolio. This strategic role provides oversight from inception through to completion, ensuring governance and delivery against time, cost and quality objectives. You will manage a portfolio of refurbishment, planned maintenance and decarbonisation schemes, lead senior stakeholders, and drive procurement strategies while ensuring safety

The Oyster Partnership is seeking an experienced Programme Analyst QS to support a major social housing capital investment programme. You will manage programme performance, cost forecasting and reporting across live and planned projects, ensuring accurate timelines and budgets. The role requires advanced Excel, MS Project, and QS experience. You will work with multiple teams, prepare tender documentation, and support commercial assessments to drive delivery.

We have an urgent requirement for experienced Damp & Mould Surveyors to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality property inspections and remediation works. Key Details: Duration: 3 - 6 months Day Rate: £375 £400 per day umbrella Hours: 35 per week Location: SW London/ Surrey Car & Driving License: Essential Mileage: £0.55 per mile Role Overview: You will manage damp & mould works from inspection through to completion, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and delivering excellent customer experience. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, specifying repairs, managing contractors, and maintaining accurate records. If you are available immediately and meet the above criteria, please reply with your updated CV and availability .

Employment Lawyer (Locum) Location: Fully Remote Rate: 60- 65 per hour (DOE) Contract: Locum Start Date: ASAP (September preferred, October considered) Working Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Employment Lawyer - Remote Local Authority Opportunity A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-established legal service, providing expert employment law advice and assisting with a varied caseload during a period of increased demand. The successful candidate will join a small but highly regarded Employment Law team and will be expected to quickly become involved in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Key Responsibilities Providing employment law advice to HR and management teams across the council. Managing a broad caseload of employment law matters. Handling Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to conclusion. Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, and dismissal issues. Supporting organisational change projects, restructures, and complex employee relations matters. Delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders. About You To be considered for this position, you will: Be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive. Have strong employment law experience. Ideally possess experience gained within a Local Authority or wider public sector organisation. Have experience managing Employment Tribunal matters independently. Be confident advising HR professionals and senior management. Be capable of working autonomously in a fully remote environment and managing a busy caseload. What's on Offer? Fully remote working. Competitive hourly rate of 60- 65 per hour (DOE). Flexible start date. Opportunity to join a supportive and experienced legal team. Long-term locum potential for the right candidate. To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV or get in touch for further information. Job Reference: Employment Lawyer - Remote Locum

A well-established and growing property management business based in the heart of Soho is seeking a Client Accountant to join its expanding finance team. Following continued portfolio growth, this newly created position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders and property management professionals in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate client accounting services across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring compliance, strong stakeholder relationships, and high-quality financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain client accounting records across a varied property portfolio. Produce monthly and quarterly client reports, including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, and bank reconciliations. Manage rent and service charge accounting, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Reconcile client bank accounts and investigate discrepancies. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and year-end accounts. Liaise with property managers, clients, auditors, and other stakeholders regarding financial queries. Monitor arrears, cash positions, and client account balances, providing regular reporting and analysis. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, RICS regulations, and company procedures. Key Requirements Previous experience in a Client Accountant position within property management, real estate, or a similar sector. Strong understanding of client accounting principles and property accounting processes. Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and year-end information. Knowledge of property management systems such as Qube, TRAMPS, Yardi, MRI, Horizon, or similar. Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team environment. AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, or qualified by experience candidates will be considered. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working arrangement. Modern office in Soho with excellent transport links. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Clear progression opportunities within a growing business. Exposure to a high-profile and diverse property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Client Accountant looking to join a forward-thinking property business where they can make a genuine impact and develop their career further. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent.

Locum Housing Litigation Solicitor Long-term locum contract of 12 Months 55- 60 per hour depending on experience and office attendance Hybrid working The Role Manage a full housing litigation caseload Handle possession proceedings , rent arrears and anti-social behaviour matters Conduct housing disrepair work, including defending related claims Defend housing-related judicial review applications Obtain injunctions, including utility access injunctions Attend court regularly and undertake advocacy Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive Recent local authority housing litigation experience Strong advocacy skills with the ability to attend court Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Experience handling disrepair, ASB, possession and injunction matters This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established local authority legal team, working on a varied caseload with plenty of advocacy and a flexible hybrid working arrangement. For further details, please get in touch. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent.

Repairs Scheduler We are looking for an organised and proactive Repairs Scheduler to join a busy housing repairs team. You will be responsible for scheduling repair works, managing operatives' diaries, and ensuring repairs are completed within agreed timescales while providing excellent customer service to residents. Key Responsibilities Schedule and coordinate responsive repair appointments. Monitor operatives' diaries and maximise productivity. Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams regarding repair updates. Handle incoming calls and emails, resolving queries efficiently. Ensure repairs are completed in line with service level agreements and KPIs. Maintain accurate records on housing management systems. Requirements Previous experience in a repairs scheduling, planning, or housing repairs environment. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities. Experience using scheduling or housing management systems is desirable.

I'm currently working with a Housing Association based in North London who are looking to appoint an Interim Income Officer on an initial 3-month contract , with a possibility of extension. This role will focus on rent arrears management across General Needs and Supported Housing, with responsibility for the full income recovery process, including early intervention, repayment arrangements, court preparation and possession proceedings where required. Key Details: Role: Income Officer Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate - (Depending on Experience) Location: North London Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 35 hours per week (Hybrid Working) Key Experience Required: Income Officer / Income Recovery experience within social housing Rent arrears management PCOL experience Court attendance and possession proceedings Universal Credit & Housing Benefit knowledge Tenancy sustainment and support for vulnerable residents The successful candidate will manage arrears cases from early intervention through to court action, so recent possession and legal enforcement experience is essential. If this role is of interest, please send over your updated CV to (url removed) Muhammad Uthmaan Ali (url removed) (phone number removed) The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent.