330 Temporary Employment jobs in the United Kingdom

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Service in Hounslow.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This position is Maternity cover until March 26 initially but with the opportunity for something permanent or longer term after this date subject to performance. 

As an IPS Employment Specialist at Twining-Hestia, you will support individuals with severe mental health issues to find and sustain paid employment using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.  

Based in Hounslow, you will manage a 20-25 caseload of clients, engaging them in developing and implementing tailored employment plans to meet their goals. Your responsibilities include conducting career guidance, job searches, CV preparation, and interview coaching, while working closely with clinical staff and community partners such as Job Centres, local business employers. You will also provide ongoing support to clients to help them remain in or return to work, ensuring they receive the necessary adjustments and access to financial advice. Engaging with employers, meeting monthly targets, and maintaining accurate records are key duties. This role is primarily based on site and in the community 65% of your working week, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week only.   

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all  the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You'll need to demonstrate the core skills this role requires—including excellent time management and very good admin skills—as well as align with our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes immediately; the important thing is that you're willing to learn.  

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Your new company
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and achieve their full potential? A not-for-profit organisation delivering frontline employability services is seeking a dedicated Employment Adviser to join their team in Skelmersdale on a temporary basis for an initial 3 months.
Your new role
As an Employment Adviser, you'll provide tailored support to individuals seeking work, helping them build confidence, identify opportunities, and navigate the recruitment process. You'll work closely with participants to develop action plans, deliver job search support, and connect them with training and employment opportunities.

• Manage a caseload of participants, conducting initial assessments and creating personalised action plans
• Provide guidance and challenge to help individuals overcome personal barriers to employment
• Identify suitable vacancies and training opportunities in collaboration with your team
• Build strong relationships with employers, Job Centre teams, and other stakeholders
• Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service to maximise employment outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with quality standards
• Actively market candidates to employers to uncover hidden job opportunities

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a customer-focused environment with a track record of achieving targets
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and able to build positive relationships
• Proficient in administration and IT systems
• Knowledge of the employability sector is desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Contract: 3-month temporary role with potential for extension
• Location: Office-based in Skelmersdale
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Pay: Up to 16.10 per hour (including holiday pay)

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Employment Paralegal

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, paid Christmas leave, opportunities to fundraise for local charities, invitations to major sporting and live events in the area and more!

Location: Harrogate

Our client – a professional, friendly and supportive law firm based in Harrogate is seeking an experienced and proactive Employment Paralegal to join their team working directly alongside their Employment Law Solicitor.

You will assist on a broad range of employment matters and be involved in everything from case preparation to client liaison and legal research. This role offers excellent exposure and hands-on experience, with real opportunities to contribute to the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the solicitor on employment tribunal claims, including preparing bundles, drafting statements, and liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
• Drafting contracts of employment
• Conducting initial client intake and managing basic client queries
• Assisting with settlement agreements and redundancy processes
• Conducting legal research and keeping internal resources up to date with employment law developments
• Managing your own workload of paralegal-level tasks with minimal supervision
• Helping to build and maintain the department’s client base, including networking support and contributing to business development activities
• General administrative support

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a paralegal in an employment law setting
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and tribunal processes
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a small team and adapting to changing priorities
• Experience with case management systems and document formatting tools

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Employment Paralegal who wants to take an active role in a growing employment law department, with genuine progression opportunities on offer.

Apply now via the link attached or contact Kitty at Unity Resourcing for more information.

Employment Solicitor - Leading Commercial Firm
55-70k+ | 3-5 PQE | Birmingham City Centre
We're working exclusively with a high-performing national commercial firm with a strong reputation for quality, values, and a collaborative culture. Their Birmingham-based Employment team is ranked for its excellence and works with major household-name clients across a broad range of sectors.
They're now seeking an Employment Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE to join their growing team.
What's on offer:

• 
  High-quality contentious and non-contentious work
• 
  Exposure to leading national and international clients
• 
  A dynamic, supportive team with a strong ethos
• 
  Clear progression path within a firm that invests in its people

What we're looking for:

• 
  3-5 years' PQE in Employment Law
• 
  Excellent technical and client-handling skills
• 
  Commercial mindset and team-focused approach

This is a standout opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm at the heart of Birmingham's legal market.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
Employment Solicitor - Leading Commercial Firm
55-70k+ | 3-5 PQE | Birmingham City Centre
We're working exclusively with a high-performing national commercial firm with a strong reputation for quality, values, and a collaborative culture. Their Birmingham-based Employment team is ranked for its excellence and works with major household-name clients across a broad range of sectors.
They're now seeking an Employment Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE to join their growing team.
What's on offer:

• 
  High-quality contentious and non-contentious work
• 
  Exposure to leading national and international clients
• 
  A dynamic, supportive team with a strong ethos
• 
  Clear progression path within a firm that invests in its people

What we're looking for:

• 
  3-5 years' PQE in Employment Law
• 
  Excellent technical and client-handling skills
• 
  Commercial mindset and team-focused approach

This is a standout opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm at the heart of Birmingham's legal market.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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• Helping someone with their CV.
• Coordinating vacancies with local employers who need help, ensuring your participants are a perfect fit.
• Referring clients for additional support, such as self-employment advice or confidence building.
• Discussing career aspirations and local opportunities with clients.
• Solving practical job-related issues, such as arranging transportation to interviews or sourcing funded bicycles and work attire.

Responsibilities

• Support those who have been out of work for longer periods might need extra help to move back into employment. The BBE employability team will break down employment barriers that could be holding people back from finding work.
• To work with businesses and partner organisations to source employment opportunities for registered BBE clients including paid employment, work tasters and working interviews.
• Where a contract requires, you will deliver support by using both models of Supported Employment; Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
• You will work in partnership with a wide variety of local agencies, partners, employers and colleagues within the team to provide the best support to individuals.
• The postholder will be required to bring in a targeted number of vacancies to ensure jobseeker/client needs may be met. This will involve direct contact with employers such as face to face employer visits, phone calls, emails and Teams meetings.To support local businesses with their staff recruitment by promoting vacancies they place with the team, CV matching, shortlisting, organising assessment centres/employer sessions and interviews, including work tasters and working interviews.
• Initiate, source and foster new relationships with local businesses through a range of canvassing activities across a range of locations and sectors in order to capture sustainable vacancies for BBE clients.
• Maintain existing employer relationships through robust account management, regular personal contact and site visits.
• Contribute to business networking by attending job fairs, arranging employer events and sector-based open days and organise approved events in order to widen the pool of potential applicants for existing vacancies.
• To support IPS and SEQF, work collaboratively with the Employment Advisor teams to directly market clients considered to be further removed from the labour market to increase their chances of being put before an employer for interview.

Requirements

• Must have DBS.
• GCSE education A-C level English & maths or equivalent.
• Appropriate Professional Qualification or willing to work towards.
• Placing individuals into interview and paid work opportunities.
• Establishing open communication with businesses/stakeholders using a variety of techniques to source vacancies and work tasters.
• Proven experience of working on one's own initiative, demonstrating ownership and drive to achieve a desired outcome.
• Managing the business vacancy/recruitment caseload and sustaining relationships with businesses to continue to source and maintain employment opportunities for clients.
• Adapting to service delivery changes accordingly to meet business and jobseekers needs.
• Finding solutions to the issues that make accessing employment difficult and remove barriers.
• Understanding of supporting legislation/best practice.
• Using a variety of digital skills to carry out your every day role including Microsoft Office packages, Teams and the ability to learn and use in-house database systems.
• Must be able to attend offices in DA8 and DA6 within working hours as required.

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on (phone number removed) betwen 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri) for more details

Employment Lawyer

Remote Role

A highly regarded law firm is seeking to recruit an experienced employment lawyer to handle a claimant and contentious caseload.

The firm act for professional organisations, trade unions and private individuals and pride themselves on outstanding client care.

Ideally you should have 4 - 5 years experience and be able to work with minimum supervison. The firm have an enviable client base and this is a great opportunity to work across a number of sectors providing great client care, advice and through to litigation.

While support and training is available, the successful candidate should have a good grounding in contentious employment matters.

This is a remote role with attendance required a couple of times a month.

The firm are offering a generous salary and a great benefits package.

Like to know more?

Employment Law Paralegal - Doncaster
(Full-Time | 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Employment Law Paralegal to join our busy and supportive legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of employment matters and support senior lawyers in delivering first-class advice to clients.

You will assist in managing a varied caseload of employment law matters, supporting clients through all stages of disputes and providing guidance on day-to-day employment issues. You'll work closely with solicitors to prepare documents, liaise with clients, and ensure deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and related documents

• Assisting in preparing correspondence, witness statements, and tribunal bundles

• Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties

• Conducting legal research and preparing summaries of findings

• Supporting the team with case management and administrative tasks

• Maintaining accurate records and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

• Previous experience in employment law or a similar paralegal role

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently while managing a diverse caseload

• Proactive, client-focused approach and a desire to develop in employment law

• A relevant qualification in law or employment law is desirable but not essential

• Competitive salary (market rate)

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Opportunities for career development and progression

If you are ready to develop your career in employment law within a forward-thinking and dynamic legal team, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply
Please send your CV or contact Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation

Job Role: Employment Advisor

Salary: 30,000 per annum

Contract: Restart Programme

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Location: Norwich

Trigon Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of leading provider of work and wellbeing services across the UK. The organisation delivers a range of Employability and Health contracts designed to support individuals back into sustainable employment. The programmes focus on addressing barriers to work, providing tailored guidance, and empowering participants to achieve fulfilling careers while strengthening connections within their local communities.

As an Employment Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping participants overcome obstacles, build confidence, and secure meaningful employment. You will deliver personalised, outcome-focused support through one-to-one coaching, job search guidance, and access to training opportunities, while also engaging employers to create sustainable job opportunities.

This role is both rewarding and impactful, helping to ensure no one is left behind as communities build back stronger.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of participants, using tailored strategies to overcome individual barriers to employment.
• Deliver engaging one-to-one sessions, action plans, and employability assessments that support personal goals and job readiness.
• Provide motivational coaching to inspire, challenge, and encourage participants to achieve sustainable employment.
• Deliver practical job search support, including CV preparation, interview coaching, and digital skills guidance.
• Identify retraining opportunities and provide advice on alternative career paths or self-employment, signposting to specialists where required.
• Develop a strong knowledge of the local labour market to match participants with suitable vacancies.
• Proactively build and maintain employer relationships, marketing participants directly to potential employers and tailoring pre-screens to recruitment needs.
• Network with local stakeholders such as job centres, chambers of commerce, training providers, and community organisations to maximise opportunities.
• Maintain accurate, compliant records and evidence of participant progress in line with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, ensuring services meet high standards of customer service, safeguarding, equality, and compliance.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Handle sensitive data in line with GDPR and organisational policies.
• Actively uphold safeguarding, Prevent, and organisational values in all activities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the local labour market in the geographical area.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Fully IT-literate, with experience using Microsoft Office 365 and digital platforms (e.g., Teams, Skype for Business).
• Proven experience of working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience of delivering services in line with contractual and quality standards.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with a diverse range of individuals.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the employability and/or recruitment sectors.
• Experience providing information, advice, and guidance (IAG).
• Understanding of self-employment opportunities.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region when required.

Key Attributes

• Motivational and empathetic, with the ability to inspire confidence and self-belief in others.
• Strong organisational and caseload management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a solution-focused mindset.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility, including occasional travel and overnight stays. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all employees are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contactTiffany Bennetton(phone number removed).