Opus People Solutions Ltd

Job Title : Employment and Skills Officer Location : Walsall Length : Until March 2026 Pay Rate: 20.48 - 23.17ph Main purpose of the job role: Support the Employment and Skills Manager and Programme Managers in the delivery and development of an effective Employment & Skills service. Support the development and delivery of strategies, partnerships, programmes and projects as a means of improving economic growth for people and the borough. Place service users into sustainable employment or training through building trust and robust relationships with local and regional employers. Lead on gathering labour market information and analysing economic data to understand the issues faced by key stakeholders and barriers faced by clients. Assist in designing recruitment solutions and interventions that support the skills needs and requirements of local employers, partners and local residents. Lead on negotiating social value in all contracts and working with major contractors, developers and agents to bring forward positive action schemes.

Finance Director - Strategic Cost Reduction Lead 150,000 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Flexible Hybrid (Monthly On-Site Presence) Location: West Midlands (Remote with monthly travel) Lead transformation. Deliver results. Shape the financial future of a forward-thinking West Midlands Council. A Council in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced and decisive Finance Director to join its senior leadership team at a pivotal time. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-stakes, high-impact financial turnaround - with a strong mandate for change and clear political support. Working closely with the Section 151 Officer and Chief Executive, your role will be central to delivering an ambitious, already-underway programme of cost reduction, efficiency, and strategic realignment. With the 2025/26 budget already agreed and the delivery plan established, the next six months will be about execution - accelerating delivery, unlocking savings, and maintaining operational integrity throughout. The Role Spearhead the delivery of a strategic, two-year cost reduction plan - targeting efficiencies in key areas, including third-party spend. Act as a trusted adviser and strategic partner to the Council's most senior leaders. Drive financial discipline, improve performance and foster innovation across departments. Deliver rapid but responsible financial change - balancing short-term pressure with long-term sustainability. Contribute to the Council's positioning ahead of national local government funding reforms and future multi-year settlements. What You Bring You are a senior financial leader with a strong local government background and a track record of success in complex, politically sensitive environments. You can hit the ground running, shape the direction of financial transformation, and bring people with you. Extensive experience leading financial turnaround or cost reduction in a large, public sector organisation - must be from a local authority background. The gravitas, influence and credibility to engage senior stakeholders and elected members with clarity and confidence. Strong technical financial acumen with the ability to convert strategic objectives into measurable, deliverable outcomes. A results-driven, pragmatic mindset - able to challenge constructively and ensure delivery under pressure. A forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approach to public sector finance. This is a unique opportunity to lead from the front - ensuring financial resilience, enabling sustainable services, and supporting the future stability of a Council committed to reform and innovation. Interested in stepping into this pivotal leadership role? For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please feel free to contact me.

Job Title: Employment Advisor Location : Walsall Working structure: On-site, around Walsall. Length: 3 months ongoing. Job Role: To be able to provide a professional, client-focused employment and skills service for unemployed and inactive residents of the West Midlands, particularly those eligible for the employability to work schemes. Key Responsibilities: Support unemployed residents of all ages in preparing for job opportunities. Meet KPIs related to employment outcomes, enrolments, and quality standards. Represent Local authority in delivering high-quality employment and skills services. Help clients become work-ready with the necessary skills. Secure job opportunities through collaboration with employers and relevant officers. Address employment and skills barriers affecting local residents. Assist in designing and developing services that support sustainable employment or training. Please submit your most up to date CV to the advert or email

Part-Time IT Remote Engineer (3 Days/Week) Location: Hybrid - Nottingham & Matlock (vehicle provided) Salary: Up to 30,000 (pro rata) Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (3 days per week) Drive Change. Deliver Solutions. Join Vertas. Are you an experienced IT support professional ready to make a real impact in a flexible part-time role? Vertas Group Ltd is looking for a proactive and reliable IT Remote Engineer to join our expanding IT team, supporting users across our Nottingham and Matlock sites. This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote work and on-site support - and we'll even provide the vehicle for work-related travel. What You'll Be Doing: Providing remote and face-to-face technical support for hardware, software, and network issues. Installing and maintaining desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and IT peripherals. Troubleshooting system performance issues and keeping everything running smoothly. Supporting users with Microsoft 365, Windows OS, and other key platforms. Maintaining accurate documentation for support activity and system configurations. Collaborating with the wider IT team to roll out upgrades and new tech initiatives. Ensuring all IT processes meet compliance and data protection standards. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in an IT support or engineering role. Strong technical knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and basic networking. A natural problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage your time effectively. Full UK driving licence (vehicle provided). Desirable but not essential: IT certifications (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified, ITIL). Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure or AWS. Experience with remote access and desktop tools. Why Join Us? Competitive salary - up to 30,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours) Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week) Company vehicle for travel between sites Generous holiday and pension scheme Opportunities for training and professional development Supportive, inclusive workplace culture Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about IT, enjoy helping others, and want to work in a flexible role with a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Job Title: Cyber Security Manager Location: Flexible Hybrid Working - Around 2 days in the office at NNC Rate of Pay: 400 per day Umbrella OR PAYE 311.12 per day PAYE Working Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week Type: Temporary role - Inside IR35 - Up to 9 months Opus People Solutions are working with North Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Cyber Security Manager. Purpose of the job North Northamptonshire Council is going through a period of large-scale strategy and transformation to bring together our estates as well as create world leading services for our citizens. We have an ambition to create brilliant and modernised services; to use modern platforms and infrastructure; and to make the best out of our investments in our technology and teams. This is a vital role in that journey, responsible for ensuring that we design and implement security right from the beginning of our journey, mitigating and managing technical risks to data and the organisation. This role is responsible to the Chief Information Officer of North Northants Council for: Providing expert advice on the selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of information security controls and management strategies to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems. Provide leadership in shaping and delivering our cyber security strategy, the design of our products and services, baking security into our standards and practice. This should be achieved alongside an expert balance in the management of information governance and controls to support the organisation's ambition to be digitally flexible. Convey the value of security across the council, working with stakeholders at all levels to ensure that security is embedded and part of the organisation's ethos. Ensure the organisation adheres to legal and best practice standards for security and leads on technical audits for the Council. Supporting our digital approach and outcomes to impact residents and businesses through organisational strategy. Role Responsibilities Direct responsibility for the leadership and development of enterprise-wide security architecture and processes which ensure that the strategic application of security is embedded in the organisation. Working closely with our DPO and information governance teams to shape our security stance on technology and information management. Working closely with colleagues in West Northamptonshire Council and partners to deliver our digital vision and roadmap. Reviewing our infrastructure and technology to analyse and assess vulnerabilities, in order to build and execute plans to mitigate these. Regularly monitoring and reviewing our cyber stance, in order to update our strategy in line with our organisational ambitions. Engage with senior and relevant stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that adequate measures are in place to support the integrity of the estate and data. Increasing security awareness within the organisation and developing approaches to support this. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging security trends and developments in areas of interest to the organisation and utilising new approaches to develop our strategy and align. Analyse results of investigations into complex or highly sensitive security violations or breaches and determine any modifications to standards and their implementation. Review supply chain assessments, new business proposals and planned technical changes and provide specialist guidance on security issues and implications. Enabling the organisation in the compliance of areas such as GDPR, PCI, PSN and working towards standards such as ISO27001. Developing and coaching the information security team and working closely with the Technology, Digital and Data management team. Ensuring the organisation is focused with adequate levels of patching, firewall configuration reviews and SIEM alerting. Hold our partners/suppliers to account for spend, performance and behaviour, including diversity within their teams. Maintain and input to the risk register in the technology service, documenting details of any or all risks and their progress to remediation or mitigation. Manage staff performance appropriately by providing constructive feedback and take action where performance falls below the expected standard. Participate/ work with external groups and stakeholders for the organisation such as NCSC, EMGWARP, auditors and accreditors as required. Person Specification Technical knowledge and experience Expert knowledge and understanding of security and system architectures; the relevant technologies, tools and platforms, best modern practice; industry trends and risks Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified. A good working knowledge of information security including ISO/ IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard and Cyber essentials. A deep applied knowledge of agile ways of working Experience of working across multiple channels (some or all of digital content, digital tools, assisted digital, webchat, phone, face to face). Understanding of, and practical experience of applying GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act and other related legislation, standards and codes of practice. Knowledge of infrastructure concepts, protocols and standards, including Active Directory, group policies, various hosting options, SSL, SAN, business continuity and disaster recovery. High level of management, development and interpersonal skills. Expert in understanding the business environment of the organisation and closely associated organisations and the organisation's technical platforms. Expert in understanding the functional structure of businesses and other organisations; their mission, objectives, strategies and critical success factors. experience with managing technology suppliers and partner experience of developing services that takes account of the needs of diverse users. Skills and Abilities Ability to lead/action the organisation's cyber strategy and team. Ability to lead during times of great change. Ability to develop and get agreement for a strategy. Ability to flex delivery approaches depending on context. Passionate about building diverse teams and communities. A strong influencer, with the ability to persuade and negotiate with stakeholders of all levels, including CEO, directors and elected members, including communicating methodologies and projects to a diverse, non-expert audience, and leading on the team's remits, priorities and budget. Strong people management skills, with the ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are embedded in every aspect of the team's work and output, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to achieve good outcomes. Shows the ability to delegate effectively, empowering others. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

Job Title: Licensing Officer Work Mode: On-site Work Location: Clean & Green Depot, 200 Pelsall Road, Brownhills, WS8 7EN Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: 13.63 per hour Job Description: Walsall Council is seeking applications for the position of Licensing Officer. Operating under the guidance of the Team Leader in Trading Standards & Licensing and the supervision of the Senior Licensing Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the licensing service and maintaining a high level of responsiveness to customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Customer Service: - Provide expert advice and information on licensing matters to the public, local businesses, legal representatives, and council officers. - Address inquiries via telephone, in person, and in writing, adeptly signposting customers to other services when necessary. Renewals and Notifications: - Identify licenses subject to renewal and ensure the timely issuance of accurate reminders and invoices. Administrative Responsibilities: - Undertake predominantly administrative duties, including processing license applications, meticulous data recording, data inputting, and the maintenance of the public register. Validate documents to ensure strict compliance with licensing regulations. Requirements: - Proven experience in handling licensing applications. In-depth familiarity with the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, and Taxi legislation. Qualifications: - Level 2 National Certificate for Licensing Practitioners. - Basic DBS Key Skills: - Strong organisational and administrative aptitude. - Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. - Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy in processing applications. - Ability to work efficiently within a team and autonomously.

Rural Estate Manager - Strategic Leadership Role in Public Sector Land Management Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available) Type: Temporary - 6 - 12 months Salary: Competitive rate An exceptional opportunity has arisen with one of our valued public sector clients for an experienced and forward-thinking Rural Estate Manager to lead the operational and strategic management of a significant rural estate spanning over 14,000 hectares. This senior role offers the chance to shape and deliver the long-term vision of a high-value rural asset portfolio (valued at 245 million), which generates over 6 million in annual revenue and supports nearly 170 tenant-run rural enterprises. The estate also plays a crucial role in environmental stewardship, climate change mitigation, and enhancing biodiversity and public access. About the Role As Rural Estate Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of chartered surveyors and a Farms Officer, overseeing a complex portfolio of agricultural, environmental, and renewable energy interests. You will be responsible for: Driving the estate's strategic development and delivering a refreshed Rural Asset Management Strategy. Leading operational estate functions including landlord and tenant relations, maintenance, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives. Providing expert advice to internal stakeholders, council members, auditors, and national bodies. Overseeing financial performance, including revenue generation, budget management, and capital receipts. Identifying and enabling development opportunities that enhance estate value and align with climate goals. Managing external consultants and professional advisors to ensure best-in-class asset advice and service delivery. Ideal Candidate Profile We're looking for a Surveyor with strong experience in rural estate management, ideally within a public or mixed-portfolio setting. You will bring: Degree-level education in Rural Land Management or a related field. Extensive experience in strategic estate planning, property transactions, valuations, and landlord-tenant matters. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and policy. Proven leadership capabilities, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams through change and delivery. A deep understanding of rural property markets, sustainability, and planning policy. Additional qualifications in project or people management, and RICS Registered Valuer status, are advantageous but not essential. Why Apply? This is a unique leadership opportunity to influence how land is managed in one of the most dynamic rural regions in the UK. The role offers a rare mix of commercial, environmental, and public service impact-with the support of an experienced team and forward-thinking leadership. For more information, or to be considered please call (phone number removed).

Job Title: Project Manager - Local Plan and Planning Transformation Location: Hybrid working with 1 -2 days in the Kettering office (Can be flexible) Rate of Pay: Negotiable Working Hours: Full time hours Type: Temporary Role - 3 - 6 Months Opus People Solutions are working with North Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Project Manager - Local Plan and Planning Transformation. Job Purpose: North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Project Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of our Local Plan and support the ongoing transformation of the Planning service. This includes the development of new systems, a staff restructure, and drafting key planning guidance documentation. This is a pivotal role at the heart of modernising planning across the authority, requiring strong project leadership, a high degree of autonomy, and excellent communication and documentation skills. Key Responsibilities: Project Manage and coordinate the development and delivery of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan in line with statutory requirements and strategic objectives. Manage the planning transformation project, including timelines, stakeholder engagement, and change management processes. Oversee and support the development and implementation of new systems and processes to enhance planning service delivery. Draft professional, clear, and accessible planning guidance documents for use by planning staff. Collaborate with senior managers to support and coordinate the planning service restructure. Prepare job descriptions, person specifications, and role profiles for new posts within the planning team. Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and resource needs to senior stakeholders and elected members. Work independently, using initiative to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive delivery. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience in project management, ideally in organisational transformation Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for policy and guidance documents. Knowledge or background in planning policy or development management. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems and deliver outcomes. Experience in supporting or managing organisational transformation or service redesign. Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities. Desirable: Experience of working in local government or public sector Understanding of local government structures and planning reform in England. Key Attributes: Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously. Collaborative and adaptable, with a positive approach to change. Detail-oriented but capable of strategic thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills and political awareness. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

Job title : Operational Services Supervisor Location : Kidderminster Hours : 37hrs - Any 4 & 5 day working patterns apply from any 7 days) Rate : PAYE 15.67ph - 16.98ph Main Purpose: You will be responsible for leading frontline services to the residents of the Wyre Forest in the areas of Operational Services, including Waste, Street Scene and Parks Operations. You will be required to provide a lead role to ensure the area remains safe clean and looking good through effective place inspection and deployment resources specifically within the Parks and Open Spaces. Required to lead and direct the team on the ground to ensure works are carried out safely in accordance with Health and Safety procedures. Job Role: Lead Operational Services to maintain a safe, clean, and well-managed environment through inspections and resource deployment. Oversee frontline deployment, ensuring efficient task completion and effective staff coordination to achieve high performance and minimal wastage. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including training, risk assessments, protective equipment use, and safe operations. Supervise machinery and vehicle maintenance, managing equipment records and stock levels to support service efficiency. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery, income generation, and business growth. Uphold excellent customer service, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to service values.

Job Title: Payroll Reconciliation Officer Location: WFH 4 days per week, 1 day in the One Angel Square Rate of Pay: 15.84 per hour PAYE or 21.28 Umbrella Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm Type: Temporary Role - 12 weeks with potential for a permanent role Opus People Solutions are working with West Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Payroll Reconciliation Officer. Overall purpose of the post Responsible for administrating payroll reconciliation and third-party payments across multi clients including Statutory and Voluntary deductions and Pensions reporting. Adhering to specified deadlines and to audit requirements. Using knowledge and the ability to understand complex calculation of Tax, National Insurance and Pension contributions. To complete control account reconciliation and complete working papers for multi clients and accounts. To support and assist the Manager and Senior Officer in the management of workflow within the team(s) and ensure a customer focussed and efficient operational service is delivered. To provide accurate information and support in response to customer enquires according to the agreed procedures, polices and legislation requirements. To ensure an integrated approach to Payroll Services for WNC through assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies and processes that meet the needs of clients, customers and client organisations. To ensure an integrated approach to Payroll Services for WNC through assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies and processes that meet the needs of clients, customers and client organisations. Principal responsibilities Provide operational services within the Payroll team across all clients. Work closely with the Manager, keeping them informed of staff, process, system or performance issues and take responsibility for resolving issues or recommending options for resolving them as appropriate. To ensure that all documentation is recorded and retained as per legislation and audit requirements. To be responsible for ensuring that all payroll reconciliations and third-party payments across multi clients are processed accurately, within specified deadlines and to audit requirements, thus ensuring all employees statutory and voluntary deductions are paid accurately and on time. Working within audit requirements to ensure that control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis providing supporting evidence and working papers. Undertake any additional necessary reconciliations ensuring appropriate supporting documents are retained and that these are signed off monthly by required Management. Ensure operational service priorities are met and customer and audit requirements are adhered to through effective workflow management. Working collaboratively with Payroll Services teams to ensure that all payments are processed and all supporting documentation provided to ensure that all statutory and legislation requirements are met Respond to and resolve complex enquires, requests and queries within the agreed service standard and according to operational procedures. Provide advice to the Manager and Service Delivery Manager on areas of the service where improvements could be made and make recommendations to improve processes and efficiency. Accountable for ensuring compliance of changes to Pension regulations is maintained and adhered to. Working within a team supporting others to ensure that all reconciliation and payments are delivered on time and accurately Manage own workload, processing complex data received and ensure that high quality information reports are produced and to submit data accurately and in a timely manner to Third parties such as Teachers Pensions. Following current processes and ensure that audit requirements are adhered to. Support system implementations including conducting system testing, developing system documentation / process notes and delivering training to staff on new system processes. Work collaboratively on projects that support developments / improvements for the Payroll Service in a professional and positive way. Take responsibilities and ownership on improvements within the Service that can be recommended and implemented within the team Face to face meetings with customers and business areas responding to and resolving complex queries to mitigate complaints escalating further. Working in partnership with our customers, identifying training needs and positively participating in face to face Payroll surgeries and workshops. Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. Person Spec Educated to A Level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or experience gained in a similar or related service Finance qualification or equivalent by experience Experience and Knowledge Experience of working within finance or payroll Experience of Control Account reconciliation. Experience of developing system user guides and training documentation for new systems and processes Experience of working independently scheduling and prioritising own work to meet service requirements Able to collate, produce, and present information relating to the team's activities using statistical data to enhance understanding and decision making Proven customer service background with experience of conflict resolution, negotiation and diplomacy skills Experience and proven ability to identify service improvements and manage change in a controlled way Excellent IT skills with good knowledge of Microsoft office applications. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

Job Title: Food and Safety Officer Location: Covering East Suffolk Rate of Pay: 65 Per Inspection (Umbrella rate) OR 48.59 Per Inspection (PAYE rate) Working Hours: Flexible Hours Type: Temporary Role - Until the end of March with possible extension Outside IR35 Opus People Solutions are working with East Suffolk Council to recruit for a Food and Safety Officer, to conduct D rate inspections only across commercial food businesses in East Suffolk. There are 20-30 category D inspections to be completed during March 2025. Main Purpose of Job: To protect public health by delivering a range of services for which the Council is responsible in relation to food safety, food hygiene, export health certification and attestations, food business registrations and approvals, food poisoning investigations, occupational health and safety, skin piercing registration, work related infectious disease control health and safety and all port heath functions for Lowestoft port, at a level appropriate to the post holder's qualifications, experience and competence. To assist in developing a culture of continuous improvement and performance, ensuring the Council's values and behaviours are embedded in delivering a customer focused service. Requirements: 3 years' post qualification experience in food safety field with demonstrable level of technical knowledge in food Own vehicle and driving licence For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

Job Title: Benefit Assessment Officer Location: Fully remote or Hybrid at Corby or Kettering offices. Rate of Pay: 25 per hour Umbrella or 18.52 per hour PAYE Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 37 hours Type: Temporary role until Oct 24 Opus People Solutions are working with North Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Benefit Assessment Officer , to administer the Housing and Council Tax Benefit Scheme in accordance with Legislation and Council Policy. Main Responsibilities: Benefit Administration Processes and maintains all types of Benefit Claims received using the Document Imaging Processing System. Deals with Rent Officer referrals and Pre-Tenancy Determinations. Identifies cases where discretion is required to be exercised and refers to the Senior Benefit Assistant for a decision. Identifies cases where there is suspicion of fraud and refers such cases to the Fraud section for action. Calculates amount of weekly benefit savings and notifies Benefit Enquiry Officer of result. Issues and instigates Interventions. To undertake monitoring of benefit transactions in accordance with legislation. To report to the Benefits Manager with the results of monitoring exercises using computer technology. Monitor performance in order to complete returns to government agencies relating to performance. Keeping up to date with legislation. Ensure Benefit claims are assessed accurately to ensure subsidy is maximised for residents of the Borough. Overpayments Identifies and categorises overpayments. Determines the most appropriate method of recovery for overpayments and initiates recovery mechanism, e.g., from on-going entitlement, by sundry debt, through the Council Tax account. Identifies cases where recovery of the overpayment is inappropriate and refers to the Senior Benefits Officer or Appeals and Overpayment Officer for a decision. General Liaise with creditors section to facilitate direct payment for landlords and claimants by cheque or BACS. Operates office machinery. Complies with all Council Policies with particular reference to the Health & Safety, Equal Opportunity and Communication Policies. Undertakes any other duties with the scope and grade of this post. Person Specification One years clerical experience Experience of revenue collection Experience of Housing and Council tax benefits 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including Maths and English IRRV Technician qualification or willingness to study for Ability to undertake complex calculations Good communication skills Experience of Welfare rights/benefits available Computer literate Ability to work to deadlines and Government targets Experience of Word, Excel and Access Experience of Electronic Document Management For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

Caretaker Hourly rate: 13.94 Location: Brentwood various sites Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5pm This is a temporary contract with potential permenant opportunity for the right candidate. Opus People Solutions on behalf of Brentwood Borough Council are recruiting for a Mobile Cleaner/Caretaker to assist in the delivery of a responsive customer-based service for residents. You will be responsible for maintaining communal areas within the Council's Housing Estates, duties will include communal cleaning, grounds maintenance, estate inspections, carrying out small maintenance repairs as well as responsibility in the health & safety and security issues of estates. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of COSHH. Driving licence and own vehicle is essential for this role (mileage between sites can be claimed) For more information or to process your application, please apply now!

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Vertas for Grounds Maintanence to undertake a wide variety of grounds maintenance operations including Strimming, Pedestrian mowing, Hedge Cutting, Leaf clearance and shrub pruning using appropriate machines / tools relating to those operations. ASAP Temp to Perm Additional Information: Location- Chesterfield Monday-Friday 7:30am-3.30pm Hourly Rate: 11.60 Enhanced DBS required What can we offer you: Holiday entitlement accrued while working Pension contribution from employer Opus candidates hear about jobs first Opportunity to apply for permanent positions as an 'internal candidate' Gain experience to support permanent applications

Job Title: Senior Asylum & Review Housing Options Officer Location: Rugby Borough Council Rate: 30 per hour Working Hours: 37 hours Assignment Duration: Full-time, 3 months (potential for extension) Hybrid Working: Once or twice a week in the office About the Role Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Asylum & Review Housing Options Officer to join our Housing Options team. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a real difference in the lives of those in need of housing support and asylum services. You will be responsible for managing complex cases, conducting reviews, and providing high-quality housing advice to vulnerable individuals. Key Responsibilities: - Assess and review housing options for individuals seeking asylum and vulnerable residents, ensuring all recommendations are in line with council policies and regulations. - Handle complex cases, providing clear guidance on housing rights, homelessness prevention, and support pathways. - Conduct thorough reviews of decisions made within the housing options service, ensuring compliance with legal standards. - Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to offer comprehensive support and solutions. - Attend office once or twice a week, with flexibility for remote work. Requirements: - Proven experience in housing options, homelessness prevention, or asylum support services. - Strong understanding of relevant housing legislation, particularly in relation to asylum and immigration. - Excellent case management skills with the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality service. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Systems Analyst Location: Hybrid Working - WFH and Office attendance at New Shire Hall 1 to 2 days per week. Once a month meeting in office. Rate of Pay: 17.80 Umbrella or 13.36 PAYE Working Hours: Full Time - 37 hours Type: Temporary Role - 12 Weeks + Extensions Opus People Solutions are working with Cambridgeshire County Council to recruit for a Systems Analyst. Overall purpose of the job This role reports into the Business Systems Team Leader. The Systems Analyst is responsible for providing administrative and support functions as part of the Business Systems Team, supporting a range of services across Cambridgeshire County Council. The post holder will have a good understanding of the line of business of IT systems in one or many fields and will be able to resolve the majority of support queries without assistance. The role will also be responsible for: Communication with service users; providing advice and guidance on application uses as required. Running reports to support the collation of information to meet business requirements, including statutory returns, and to upload information to external systems. Provide assistance for upgrades and support the commissioning of new systems. Working effectively with other team members to ensure priorities are delivered for office support as well as finance functions. Main accountabilities Business Systems Delivery Support Monitor and act upon Tier 2 and 3 support call queues from the ITSM system. Carry out incident and service request investigation and resolution by analysing users' stated requirements, evaluate alternatives and recommend a course of action. Be accountable for assigning appropriate issues to yourself. Ensure calls are progressed and updated within the ITSM to ensure the growth of a continued knowledge base, supporting peers. Ensure applications are supported in accordance with the applicable service level agreement, that the associated support documentation is kept up-to-date, and agreed change management procedures are followed. Liaise with users, colleagues within IT and third parties over support issues, raising and escalating support calls as necessary to achieve satisfactory resolution in a timely manner. Plan, schedule, and monitor own workload, to ensure that priorities are met and disruption to users is minimised, keeping incidents within CCC service level agreements to meet performance indicators. Support and/or carry out user administration and system administration tasks as agreed with the relevant application owners. Provide support for specific tasks and key priorities within business-critical systems. Support others in the team with their work as and when necessary. Analyse and identify trends in support issues, to then be able to provide a clearer resolution. Understand the need for technical releases and assist with their deployment within the service areas. Take direction on the deliverable aspects of supporting the respective systems. Business Systems Change and Project Support Create high quality configuration documentation / materials, conducting training sessions to CDS staff, developing the knowledge of team members. Implement approved changes as requested by the service managers to ensure data quality and integrity is maintained. Liaise with system provider to understand upcoming changes to the products. Understand the need for technical releases and assist with deployment within service areas. Ensure appropriate change control procedures are in place and followed for all system reconfigurations. Provide support for Business Systems Team Projects as required and directed by the Senior Business Systems Support Officer and Team Leader. Provide additional system testing resources and test scripts for projects delivering upgraded or new systems. Data Integrity and Quality Provide support for data migration, improving useability of products and data quality. Understand the significance of maintaining data integrity when resolving support calls. Understand the principles of GDPR and ensure compliance when managing support issues and data capture. Communication and Engagement Maintain communication with the customer on the resolution of reported support issue. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with the ability to adapt communication style to suit customers' needs. Clearly communicating solutions to problems presented to all relevant stakeholders. Communicate key outcomes to ensure good information flow and liaise with colleagues to gather input where required. Ensure you do not become a single point of knowledge and share any service specific developments with colleagues in the team. Person Specification Relevant professional qualification, e.g. ITIL Good working knowledge of processes required to support line of business systems, including testing and upgrades. Good standard of literacy and numeracy. Good standard of IT literacy, particularly MS Office 365. Business Systems Support Officers in the Business and Digital Systems area will be expected to have focus in a specific sector, but may need to operate in multiple sectors. These sectors are listed below. Adults Social Care Knowledge and understanding of application support of adult social care systems and related system integrations and relationships. Knowledge of one or more of the following technical areas: Adults business systems Related portals and integrations Power BI and the principles of reporting and dashboards SQL JavaScript Data management For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

Temporary Grounds Operations Manager Location: Suffolk and Surrounding Areas 2 days a week working from home: Weekly hours: 40h a week Length of assignment: 12 weeks Hourly Pay: 13.50 Opus People Solutions is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operations Manager to oversee grounds maintenance services across Suffolk and surrounding areas. In this role, you will manage commercial and local authority contracts, ensuring operational efficiency while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. The role required traveling across Burry Saint Edmund to Ipswich, Stowmarket and other Suffolk based depots. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise Grounds Chargehands and operatives across multiple depots. Ensure effective daily deployment of resources for optimal service delivery. Manage budgets, revenues, and pricing for new projects. Conduct site visits and maintain client relationships through effective communication. Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental standards, and company procedures. Foster employee engagement and development through training opportunities. What We're Looking For: Preferred 2 years of experience in an operational supervisor or management role within the horticultural industry. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Full clean driving license. A passion for sustainability and delivering excellent customer service. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for grounds maintenance, we want to hear from you! Apply Now!

Job Title: Safety & Resilience Manager Location: Hybrid (Office/Home-Based) Salary: 23.55 per hour (PAYE) - Negotiable Hours: 37 per week Contract: Minimum 12 weeks, potential for extension About the Role: Rugby Borough Council is seeking a Safety & Resilience Manager to lead and drive the council's health & safety, emergency planning, and business continuity agenda. You will act as the corporate advisor, ensuring compliance with legal duties and fostering a strong safety culture across the council. Key Responsibilities: Lead on Emergency Planning, Health & Safety, and Business Continuity in line with the Civil Contingencies Act. Develop and implement health & safety policies and risk assessments across the council. Advise senior leaders, councillors, and staff on corporate health & safety matters. Manage and support the Safety & Resilience Team , ensuring effective training and compliance. Monitor and report on health & safety incidents, ensuring continuous improvement. Liaise with external bodies (e.g., HSE, CSW Resilience Team) on compliance and emergency response. Oversee the SHE Management System and ensure accurate data management. What We're Looking For: Strong experience in health & safety management within a local government or corporate setting. Knowledge of emergency planning, business continuity, and regulatory compliance . Ability to develop and implement safety policies and procedures . Strong leadership skills to manage a small team and influence council-wide safety practices. Experience working with senior stakeholders and external agencies. Apply now to lead Rugby Borough Council's safety agenda and make a difference!

Pricing Analyst - General Insurance Multiple Opportunities Salary: Competitive + Bonus Hybrid Are you a Pricing Analyst with a General Insurance (GI) background looking to take the next step in your career? A leading insurance provider is expanding its pricing team and is seeking talented analysts with experience in motor, home, pet, or other personal/commercial lines . Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance pricing models using statistical techniques. Work with large datasets to drive data-driven decision-making . Utilise tools like Python, R, SQL, and machine learning (desirable). Collaborate with underwriters, actuaries, and data scientists to refine pricing strategies . Monitor and optimise pricing performance in a competitive market. What We're Looking For: Experience in general insurance pricing (motor, home, travel, pet, or commercial lines). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a mathematical mindset. Technical expertise in Python, R, SQL, or Emblem (desirable but not essential). Understanding of statistical modelling techniques such as GLMs, machine learning, or predictive analytics. 2:1 or above in a mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or related field . Why Apply? Work in a dynamic and growing pricing team . Exposure to cutting-edge pricing techniques and machine learning . Hybrid working - roles based in South London with flexible homeworking Opportunities for career progression and professional development . Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat!

Employment and Skills Officer Pay rate: 20.48 per hour (PAYE) Location: Walsall Civic Centre & Across the Borough (Hybrid: 2-3 days office-based) Contract: 12-month fixed term (potential for extension) About the Role We are seeking a dynamic Employment and Skills Officer to support the development and delivery of employment and skills initiatives across the borough. This role is pivotal in building strong partnerships with employers, stakeholders, and local services to enhance economic opportunities for residents. Key Responsibilities: Support the Employment & Skills Manager in delivering employment and skills programs. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, DWP, and local authorities. Provide guidance and support to service users, helping them access sustainable employment and training opportunities. Lead on labour market analysis to inform recruitment solutions and employer engagement strategies. Drive social value initiatives , negotiating employment and training opportunities within council contracts. Manage budgets and oversee funding applications to enhance service provision. Facilitate employer-led recruitment initiatives, job fairs, and employability programs. Monitor and report on project performance, ensuring compliance with funding requirements. What We're Looking For: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in employment and skills, economic regeneration, or a related field. Strong project management skills , with experience in program delivery and funding management. Knowledge of labour market trends , employment initiatives, and social value frameworks. Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including employers and local authorities. Strong analytical skills , with experience in data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills . Experience in budget management and funding applications. Additional Information: Basic DBS check required. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by helping local residents access employment and training opportunities while strengthening relationships with key partners.