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Ria Sharma

Recruitment Consultant

​I joined CRA Group in 2023 as a Resourcer and have since been promoted to Consultant, I am responsible for the company's recruitment efforts. As CRA Group continues to experience rapid growth, I am excited to play a key role in ensuring our recruitment strategy aligns with the evolving needs of the business. Alongside my team, I am committed to supporting the company's impressive growth journey and contributing to its continued success.

Public Health Consultant - Public Health (Project)

3-4 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose We are looking for experienced candidates who are accredited Consultants in Public Health. As we are also reviewing our roles, we would like someone who can be flexible on their portfolios of work. Key Duties/Accountabilities Healthy Communities – public health leadership on coproduction programmes across the borough focussed on conditions for equity in neighbourhood, communities and population subgroups experiencing health inequalities. Healthy Adults – leadership in the healthy adult portfolio including strategic commissioning of sexual health, tobacco, weight management and health checks and strategic public health leadership around long terms condition prevention, mental health, tobacco control, sexual health and substance misuse. Essential Experience Required Substantial relevant experience in Public Health understanding and competence is essential.   Essential Qualification Required PH -Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Voluntary Register (UKVR) for Public Health Specialists.  If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, you must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice is essential. Having a minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body is essential.   Additional information to note Working hours: 35 hours per week This would be for an initial three months as the permanent recruitment is taken forward.     The closing date for this position is 7th April 2025.  

Full time

Interim Management Daily

Temporary SEN Assessment & Review Coordinator (Caseworker)

1 month contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose This position involves providing a comprehensive service to enable the Local Authority (LA) fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the assessment of pupils with special educational needs by ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of statutory procedures and the appropriate placement and ongoing provision arrangements for Enfield residing pupils both inside and outside the LA area. Key Duties/Accountabilities To support the raising of standards and narrowing of identified achievement gaps through the implementation of appropriate curriculum approaches to learning and teaching with a focus on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Undertake planning, preparation, reporting and follow up work as part of school-based consultancy to schools in Enfield, in line with schools’ and LA plans. Organise and provide training to upskill Enfield School staff in meeting a broad range of SEND. Essential Experience Required A minimum of 6 months experience of SEN Casework and EHC Plan writing for a Local Authority is essential the candidate will need to have extensive experience working on a post 14 team is essential. Experience in Local Authority SEN to have been in the last 2 years is essential. Experience of The Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015 & SEND Regulations 2014 is essential. Essential Qualification Required General education qualification is essential.   Additional information to note Working hours: 35 hours per week. This is a remote role although the individual would need to be able to attend on site at the Civic Centre initially for equipment collection and set ups. The initial contract is until 9th May 2025 with a view to extending further as it is covering the secondment of a team member until January 2026.     The closing date for this position is 2nd April 2025.  

Full time

Interim & Exec

Capital Finance & Performance Monitoring Officer

6 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose Responsible directly to the Capital Programme Manager for undertaking a range of contract, finance & performance monitoring responsibilities, aimed at ensuring that Asset Management meets its contractual obligations and achieves the required standard of performance for the Capital Investment Programme. Key Duties/Accountabilities Develop performance and monitoring systems for the operation of the Capital Investment Section and Capital Programme in relation to budget, volume performance, KPI and providing regular analyses and reports on the capital programme’s economic effectiveness. Monitor and update progress on all scheme, targets and milestones within the Capital Investment section and programme as required, including developing business plans and budget profiles. Monitor the detailed performance of the Section and ensure the provision of accurate financial and budgetary information. Utilise Microsoft Project, Keystone and Northgate systems to prepare and monitor procurement timetables, construction timetables, expenditure and performance. Essential Experience Required Substantial relevant experience undertaking a range of contract, finance & performance monitoring responsibilities is essential.   Essential Qualification Required   General education qualification is essential.   Additional information to note Working hours: 35 hours per week     The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.  

Full time

Management

Appeals and Reviews Officer

​ 12 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Appeals and Reviews Officer will be responsible for the statutory review and appeals processes for Homelessness applications, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Housing Register applications. Key Duties/Accountabilities Carrying out all homelessness and  housing register reviews within the prescribed legislative timescale and with regards to current legislations, case laws and policy. Working closely with Team Manager to minimise legal challenges. Monitor and report on Judicial Reviews and other legal and Ombudsman challenges and enquiries. Attending court on behalf of the Council in County Court and High Court matters and working with the Team Manager on relevant issues to protect the Council’s interests .. Identify and monitor outstanding appeals and reviews to ensure that they are completed within agreed timescales. Work closely with other departments, teams and external agencies to ensure the Council meets its legal responsibilities across a range of legislation for all customers. Essential Experience Required Substantial relevant experience in dealing with Part VI Housing Register Appeals and  Part VII Homelessness Reviews is essential.   Essential Qualification Required General education qualification is essential.   Additional information to note Working hours: 36 hours per week The role is advertised as a hybrid role (a combination of home and office based working). The successful candidate will need to be able to commute to the County Courts to attend s204 appeal hearing as required in order to fulfil the needs of the service.     The closing date for this position is 4th April 2025.   ​

Full time

Appeals and Reviews Officer

Junior Content Designer (Project)

3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose We are seeking a Junior Content Designer who is dedicated to creating digital services that meet user needs. This position is within our Web and Digital team, under Technology Digital Services (TDS), which focuses on designing solutions to common issues across our Web and digital platforms. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your content design skills with a focus on user-centered design, collaborating with experienced and junior staff. Key Duties/Accountabilities Designing content for specific parts of our web and digital platforms based on feedback from users and other teams within Southwark Council. Collaborating with other content designers to create content for the internal and external site and online forms. Documenting design decisions and making them accessible for others in the team. Testing new designs before deployment to ensure functionality and accessibility standards are met. Contributing to the development of guidelines and processes for maintaining content quality. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations, gathering requirements, and developing solutions Essential Experience Required Substantial relevant experience Writing and editing digital content for websites is essential. Extensive experience Using evidence and data to identify user needs and inform content decisions Communicating content decisions to stakeholders is essential.   Essential Qualification Required   General education qualification is essential.   Additional information to note Working hours: 36 hours per week The postholder will work Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, with two office days per month. You will be required to work as directed within the core hours of Mon-Fri, 8am to 5.30pm     The closing date for this position is 4th April 2025.  

Full time

Marketing

Project Manager - Mechanical & Electrical (Project)

​ 8-9 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Mechanical Project Engineer post holder will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building services and be responsible working as part of a Mechanical engineering team for allocated work load including organising manage and oversee the delivery of a high quality, cost effective mechanical engineering service in accordance with the needs of various client groups requiring a broad based knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical works from Gas Fired boiler systems, Large Ventilation plant, Air Source Heat Pumps, Legionella control, lifts through to refrigeration and Air conditioning. Key Duties/Accountabilities The role is to organise and manage the Mechanical works allocated to ensure delivery of these aspects of the team’s overall objectives. To provide an exemplary professional service to ensure that corporate and Leisure properties are effectively and efficiently maintained, repaired, adapted, improved or replaced, in accordance with client requirements, good practice, legislative and statutory requirements and to achieve agreed performance targets. Essential Experience Required Substantial relevant experience to deliver required user experience, usability, accessibility and security is essential. Extensive experience since achieving degree status working in UK construction or building services is essential. Experience of specifying and managing building electrical and mechanical works for a range of term, and main contractors is essential.   Essential Qualification Required   A degree or above in Mechanical engineering is essential.   Additional information to note Working hours: 35 hours per week The role is hybrid. 2-3 days a week at a desk in the Town hall Whitechapel, 2-3 days either onsite or WFH depending on the types of works they have allocated at the time, all sites within the boundaries of Tower Hamlets     The closing date for this position is 4th April 2025.   ​

Full time

Interim Management Daily