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Facilities Operations Officer
5-6 Month Contract with a local Authority Job Purpose It’s all hands to the pump at the Royal Borough of Kingston’s Facilities Management (FM) service as we transition to new service models and contractors. To support this exciting period of change, we are expanding our dynamic “Meanwhile Team” of interim FM professionals. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Operations Officer to join us for an initial 3-month term. This is a fast-paced, multi-tasking role that will play a key part in maintaining high standards of service delivery during a critical transition period. Key Duties/Accountabilities Act as the first point of contact for FM-related customer service queries. Support stakeholder engagement and maintain strong working relationships. Manage the FM Webdesk, progressing and closing work orders efficiently. Handle general enquiries and shared mailboxes. Work closely with the FM Support team to prioritise tasks, manage rotas, and coordinate office moves, deliveries, and meeting room setups. Assist with audits and inspections, including Health & Safety, cleaning standards, and public area checks. Provide administrative support for supplier contracts (utilities, cleaning, security, waste, etc.). Manage finance administration: invoicing, journals, purchase orders, service charges, and recharges. Maintain accurate records, performance dashboards, and documentation. Prepare spreadsheets, meeting notes, and action plans. Carry out ad-hoc duties as required to support the FM team. Essential Experience Required. Substantial experience in a similar facilities or operations role. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Strong IT proficiency, especially with Google Workspace and WordPress. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively. Additional information to note This role is 36 working hours per week. This Role Is Hybrid. The role closes on 18/06/25
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Environmental Health Lead Officer
3-4 Month Contract with a local Authority Job Purpose To be responsible to a Team Leader for managing staff and leading on projects/specialisms as allocated within the Commercial, Residential/Housing and Pollution/Waste Management areas of work, and for carrying out the full range of functions undertaken within the team.. Key Duties/Accountabilities To assist in the preparation and submission of statistical and other returns (to government departments, professional institutions; etc.) on matters relating to the postholder’s area of responsibility. To respond to, and where appropriate investigate, complaints and enquiries on matters relating to the project’s area of activity. To undertake investigation, inspection and enforcement duties, particularly those of a complex nature, including acting for the Council under delegated powers and giving evidence in legal proceedings and Public Enquiries. To review, identify and make recommendations on training needs on issues relating to the project’s area of activity and to undertake training as necessary; to devise and provide training to staff in other directorates and outside bodies To represent the Team Leader as and when required. 13. To participate in the selection of staff including conducting interviews. To input and retrieve data from computer systems in accordance with agreed guidelines. To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties. In discharging the duties of the post to have due regard to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations, the Council’s Customer Care and Equal Opportunities and other policies. Essential Experience Required. Experience in Environmental and specifically regulatory experience in Private Sector Housing/HMO’s including licensing Essential Qualifications Required Any relevant qualification within the field of work. Additional information to note This role is 35 working hours per week. The role closes on 12/06/25
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Social Care Assessor
2 Month Contract with a local Authority Job Purpose We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Assessor to join our dynamic Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a vital frontline role within an integrated team of professionals from Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Police, Health, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, and other key partners. Together, we share information and collaborate to safeguard adults at risk and improve outcomes across the Borough. Key Duties/Accountabilities Undertake person-centred assessments to identify needs, risks, and appropriate interventions for adults at risk. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to gather and share information to inform safeguarding decisions. Apply the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures in all aspects of your work. Support adults, carers, and advocates to achieve their desired outcomes through empowerment and strength-based approaches. Maintain accurate and timely records using electronic case management systems. Contribute to safeguarding strategy discussions and planning meetings. Use professional judgement to assess risk and determine the level of support required. Promote innovative and creative ways of working to improve service delivery. Essential Experience Required. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, current legislation and government initiatives Essential Qualifications Required Any relevant qualification within the field of work. Additional information to note This role is 35 working hours per week. This role requires a Enhanced DBS. The role closes on 16/06/25
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Senior Transport Planner
1 month contract with a local Authority Job Purpose Working in a small Transport team, assisting the Team Leader in initiating and developing high-level transportation policy and programmes. To manage the Smarter Travel programme and help with the coordination, preparation and submission of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and initiate bids for funding from other sources. To work with colleagues and stakeholders on the promotion of integrated transport and project management of related schemes. To deliver high quality projects through the complete project life-cycle. Key Duties/Accountabilities To ensure integrated transport schemes and projects meet with the Council’s commitment to deliver a high quality service to our customers and ensuring project outcomes meet corporate aims. To support the Transport Lead to prepare and cost annual programmes and bids for the Transport service area, including relevant input to service and operational plans. To identify integrated transport schemes from the annual programme of Transportation work, including the monitoring of developers’ contributions, cycling schemes and expenditure on appropriate projects. To support work relating to the Bus Services Improvement Plan and Enhanced Partnership, including monitoring the bus shelter contract and contractor for the council. Essential Experience Required. Educated to ‘A’ level or vocational equivalent with practical knowledge of applied business practices including, where relevant, basic awareness of relevant legislation. May require additional technical or specialist training. Higher level qualification or relevant degree may be required. Essential Qualifications Required Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in the specialist area. Additional information to note This role is 37 working hours per week. The role closes on 22/06/25
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Occupational Therapist
3 Month Contract with a local Authority Job Purpose To promote and maintain independence for vulnerable and disabled service users. To assess the functional needs of service users and their carers in line with relevant legislation and departmental policy. Together with the service user, to plan and implement a range of therapeutic interventions. To review and provide continued assessment and intervention as necessary. Key Duties/Accountabilities To adopt a client centred approach to assess the needs of service users and their carers, in line with relevant legislation (such as The Care Act 2014) and departmental policies and procedures. To provide a range of interventions to meet service users needs. These may include teaching new techniques, the provision of standard and specialist equipment (including manual handling equipment) and minor and major adaptations to the home Liaising with other internal departments and external organisations as necessary (eg Bromley Public Protective Division in relation to Disabled Facilities Grants, Housing Associations and other statutory, voluntary and independent services). To review interventions provided in relation to meeting service user and carers needs and reassess and provide further intervention as necessary. To maintain professional standards of practice and record keeping in accordance with Council policy and professional standards. To respond to and where possible to resolve complaints within the Council policy. To maintain and further professional skills in the area of practice and to support others to do so (eg providing joint visits for colleagues and offering student placements when appropriate) To contribute to service development as appropriate and to undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section. Essential Experience Required. Experience of working with people with physical disabilities. Experience of report writing. Essential Qualifications Required Occupational Therapy Diploma /Degree. State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Additional information to note This role is 30 working hours per week. This role requires a DBS. The role closes on 13/06/25
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Community Adaptations Officer
1 Month Contract with a local Authority Job Purpose Provide high quality and comprehensive technical and administrative support to a team or service in relation to any of the functions undertaken Key Duties/Accountabilities Understand and be responsive to the needs of the customer, offering technical advice and guidance both written and verbal, and always present a positive and professional image to the customer, ensuring a high standard of customer service. This will include servicing and maintenance of lifting equipment. Deal with technical customer enquiries where appropriate and follow through to resolution, ensuring all stakeholders are updated and the adequate audit trails are in place in accordance with Council procedures. Register applications to the Council for the service area involving checking for validity and ensuring appropriate fees and charges are administered and advising applicants where further information/monies is/are required. Contact other internal/external parties as required, including interrogation of external databases seeking and providing specialist and procedural advice relevant to the service area, taking appropriate action, and administering responses. Essential Experience Required. Relevant and substantial experience of direct work with children, young people and families. Essential Qualifications Required Experience in working with vulnerable service users with a disability. Experience in working within a Social Care setting Additional information to note This role is 35 working hours per week. This role requires a DBS. The role closes on 09/06/25
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