12 Local Authority Schools jobs in the United Kingdom

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the advertising and allocation of properties.
• Responsible for categorising housing register applications.
• Verify applicant's eligibility for housing, including investigating fraud, child residency, and home ownership.
• Identify appropriate adapted properties for individuals needing specific changes or adaptations to their current home.
• Arrange multiple property viewings.
• Interview applicants in their homes or elsewhere to assess housing needs and refer cases of suspected neglect or environmental health issues.
• Conduct assessments on properties.
• Stay informed about alternative housing options.
• Manage a caseload, focusing on clients with complex needs, particularly vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure proper audit trails for each case.
• Investigate and resolve complaints and appeals.
• Assist in preparing court papers when necessary.
• Foster effective working relationships with other teams.
• Safeguard the authority's financial interests by identifying arrears or debts.
• Work closely with the Council Tax and Housing Benefits teams.
• Perform various other ad hoc duties related to the role.

Person Specification:

• Knowledge of homelessness and immigration legislation.
• Strong communication skills, able to stay calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload within set targets.
• Capable of evaluating complex issues, policies, and procedures.
• Resilient in handling complex and difficult cases.
• Customer-oriented.
• Ability to travel to other locations within the area.
• Full UK driving licence.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

A client of mine in the Midlands are looking for an Interim Systems Accountant to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with the Corporate team. The role will also involve management of a small team and prior interim council experience will be necessary . .

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and are currently offering 550 p/d. Ideally they'd like to have some office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

A client of mine in the Midlands are looking for an Interim Systems Accountant to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with the Corporate team. The role will also involve management of a small team and prior interim council experience will be necessary . .

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and are currently offering 550 p/d. Ideally they'd like to have some office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

My Local Authority client in the East Midlands is looking to appoint a talented IT Procurement Lead Officer on a Contract basis.

This role will lead the development of agreed parts of an overall procurement strategy, team structure and enabling processes for the Council.

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Lead the procurement of contracts for the IT sub-category, worth an estimated 25-75m per annum, in line with Departmental service strategies
• Minimise the level of risk to NCC of non-compliance in contracts and facilitating efficiency improvements.
• Support the procurement of a portfolio of contracts to ensure that they deliver value for money, and that development and renewal comply with UK Procurement Legislation, Contract Procedure Rules and procedures for governance, risk and control
• Support the category manager in ensuring that adequate commercial understanding of the sub-category areas is in place across the department.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience of IT procurement for a Local Authority
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• CIPS Level 4 minimum.
• Experience with GCloud and similar frameworks.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid Working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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A Council in the South East are looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to provide cover for a staff member on leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with in Housing. The role will involve management of a small team, so they are looking for someone who can provide stability and structure to the team. Prior interim council experience will be necessary.

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and can offer c(Apply online only) p/d. Ideally they'd have a regular office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

My Local Authority client in the East Midlands is looking to appoint a talented IT Procurement Lead Officer on a Contract basis.

This role will lead the development of agreed parts of an overall procurement strategy, team structure and enabling processes for the Council.

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Lead the procurement of contracts for the IT sub-category, worth an estimated 25-75m per annum, in line with Departmental service strategies
• Minimise the level of risk to NCC of non-compliance in contracts and facilitating efficiency improvements.
• Support the procurement of a portfolio of contracts to ensure that they deliver value for money, and that development and renewal comply with UK Procurement Legislation, Contract Procedure Rules and procedures for governance, risk and control
• Support the category manager in ensuring that adequate commercial understanding of the sub-category areas is in place across the department.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience of IT procurement for a Local Authority
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• CIPS Level 4 minimum.
• Experience with GCloud and similar frameworks.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid Working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGJS

A Council in the South East are looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to provide cover for a staff member on leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with in Housing. The role will involve management of a small team, so they are looking for someone who can provide stability and structure to the team. Prior interim council experience will be necessary.

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and can offer c(Apply online only) p/d. Ideally they'd have a regular office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care First Recruitment are currently recruiting Local Authority Business Officers for various London Boroughs

JOB PURPOSE : To process invoices for repairs, major works and services across the directorate to ensure the function consistently complies with the councils standing orders and financial regulation. Assisting with the preparation and checking of service charge costs for works and services .

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