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Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Manager.
As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers.
Applications are also welcome from Procurement Coordinators/Officers ready to take the next step in their career.
The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation.
Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements.
You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records.
Must Have
A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts.
Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including PCR2015 and PA23.
Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts.
Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamic purchasing systems.
A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of.
Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application
Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes.
Experience working for or with a procurement consortium.
Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU/Find a Tender, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud.
MS Office proficiency.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping.
This role is hybrid working, split between home and an office in Birmingham.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package, including life assurance at work, private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.
Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Pension, Private Health Insurance
Posted: 2026-08-06 14:33:34
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Outreach & Sustainment Officer Waltham Forest
PAYE: £18.53 per hour
Role Purpose
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Outreach & Sustainment Officer to support individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness across Waltham Forest.
In this role, you will deliver proactive, trauma-informed outreach, engaging with vulnerable individuals to provide welfare checks, assess their needs, and connect them with housing, health, welfare, and specialist support services.
Your work will help reduce harm, improve well being, and support people to move away from rough sleeping.
You will also provide ongoing tenancy sustainment support from the point an individual moves into temporary accommodation, supported housing, or independent living.
This includes helping service users settle into their accommodation, build independence, access essential services, and maintain long-term housing stability.
Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, you will contribute specialist knowledge of homelessness, rough sleeping, and complex needs to ensure coordinated, person-centred interventions that achieve positive outcomes and reduce risk.
Key Focus Areas:
- Trauma-informed outreach and engagement
- Needs and risk assessments
- Housing, welfare, and support service referrals
- Tenancy sustainment and independent living support
- Multi-agency partnership working
- Safeguarding and risk reduction
- Supporting individuals with complex needs
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people and helping them achieve sustainable, long-term housing outcomes. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Waltham Forest,England
Start: 04/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £18.53 per hour
Posted: 2026-08-04 11:00:07
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Project Officer Renters Rights Act
Location: Waltham Forest
Hours: Part-Time 22 Hours per Week
Pay Rate: £26.04 per Hour (PAYE)
Are you an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of housing legislation and project delivery? We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Officer to support the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act within a busy local authority housing service.
- Provide specialist advice and recommendations based on research, analysis, and evaluation of information.
- Manage complex and escalated customer enquiries and issues.
- Support the development and delivery of service plans to meet strategic objectives.
- Research legislative and policy developments and translate findings into reports, recommendations, and actions.
- Assist with projects and programmes to ensure compliance with the Renters' Rights Act.
- Maintain accurate project records, monitoring information, and data management systems.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
About You You will have:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Renters' Rights Act and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Experience managing projects within a large organisation, delivering work to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
- Experience working with a variety of internal and external partners.
- Experience engaging with residents from diverse communities.
- Strong report writing, communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Good IT, presentation, literacy, and numeracy skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant housing reform programme and make a positive impact on local communities.
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Type: Contract Location: Walthamstow,England
Start: 29/07/2026
Salary / Rate: £26.04 per hour
Posted: 2026-07-29 14:09:19
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An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Supervisor / Finance Team Leader to join a not-for-profit housing association providing affordable housing, supported accommodation, and community services.
As a Finance Supervisor / Finance Team Leader, you will oversee key finance operations, supervise day-to-day processing activities and support the efficient running of the finance function.
This permanent role offers a salary range of £33,000 - £35,000 and benefits.
Flexible working arrangements, including remote working and the option to work from other locations as required.
You will be responsible for:
* Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking and nominal ledger.
* Maintaining cashbooks and completing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
* Ensuring rent income records reconcile accurately with financial records.
* Posting journals and maintaining the nominal ledger.
* Supervising sales ledger activities, including invoicing, postings and resolving queries.
* Supervising purchase ledger processes, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payment runs are completed on time.
* Monitoring rent collection activities and ensuring reconciliations are completed promptly.
* Assisting with the maintenance of the fixed asset register.
* Ensuring compliance with financial procedures and internal policies.
* Managing your own workload while providing guidance and support to the wider finance team.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Finance Supervisor, Senior Finance Assistant, finance Team leader, Accounts Team Leader, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Operations Supervisor, Accounts Supervisor, Accounts Team Leader, Finance Coordinator, Assistant Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Team Leader, Purchase Ledger Supervisor, Sales Ledger Supervisor, Housing Finance Officer or in a similar rol
* Minimum 2 years of experience working within a busy finance or accounting office environment.
* Qualified through finance experience or equivalent practical knowledge.
* Experience using accounting software and payroll systems (beneficial)
* Strong bank reconciliation and ledger management experience.
* Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking processes.
* Highly skilled in using spreadsheets and word processing software.
* Ability to supervise and support finance colleagues while meeting operational targets.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
* Able to handle confidential financial information accurately.
Whats on offer:
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Option to buy or sell annual leave.
* Health Cash Plan following probation.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Personal accident cover.
* Employee discounts and benefits portal.
* Essential car user allowance where applicable.
* Agile and flexible working arrangements.
* Supportive working environment with opportunities for development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation where you can develop your career while making a valuable contribution.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
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Type: Permanent Location: Luton, England
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Salary / Rate: £33000 - £35000 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-07-17 18:13:34
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Liaison Officer
Basildon
£35,000 - £40,000 + Fixed Term Contract (12-18 months) + Family Run Business + Career Progression + Supportive Team + Package + Immediate Start
Are you a people-focused professional with experience managing customer relationships, coordinating stakeholders or working within property management? Are you looking for a role where your communication skills can make a real difference while becoming an integral part of a close-knit, growing business?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, family-run construction company delivering a major cladding remediation project in Basildon for 12-18 months.
You'll be the key point of contact between residents, clients and site teams, ensuring clear communication throughout the project and helping deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Your Role as a Liaison Officer Will Include:
Acting as the main point of contact for residents throughout the cladding remediation project.
Providing regular updates on planned works, timescales and project progress.
Managing resident enquiries, concerns and complaints professionally and efficiently.
Coordinating access arrangements between residents and site teams.
Building positive relationships with residents, clients and subcontractors.
Maintaining accurate records of communications and resident interactions.
Working four days on site in Basildon and one day from the Ilford office.
The Successful Liaison Officer Will Need:
Previous experience in a customer-facing role such as Property Manager, Housing Officer, Lettings, Customer Service, Resident Liaison or similar.
No previous construction experience needed.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A professional, empathetic and approachable manner.
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
To be based within a commutable distance of Basildon and Ilford.
If interested please apply and contact Georgia or Eran.
Keywords: Liaison Officer, Resident Liaison Officer, Property Manager, Housing Officer, Lettings Negotiator, Lettings Manager, Customer Service Manager, Property Coordinator, Resident Services, Customer Care, Cladding, Cladding Remediation, Refurbishment, Construction, Basildon, Essex, Ilford, Tottenham, Enfield
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd.
The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling.
Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.
Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
We will endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Basildon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum + FTC + Family Feel + Package
Posted: 2026-07-17 14:57:11
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An opportunity has arisen for an HR Administrator to join acharitable housing association that providing affordable homes and delivering care, support, and community services to help residents live independently and build stronger communities.
As an HR Administrator, you will provide comprehensive HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes, systems and services are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with employment legislation and internal policies.
This is a4-month contract-based role with possibility of extension offering a pro-rata salary of £34,550 and benefits.
You will be responsible for
* Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries, providing guidance and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
* Manage the HR inbox, responding to enquiries promptly and professionally.
* Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
* Administer recruitment and onboarding, including contracts and pre-employment checks.
* Support HR systems administration, user support and process improvements.
* Process payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee changes.
* Produce HR reports, including payroll, absence and workforce data.
* Support performance management and employee relations administration.
* Administer employee benefits and maintain accurate records.
* Maintain accurate HR records and electronic filing systems.
* Support HR policy updates and ensure awareness of employment legislation.
* Handle confidential employee information with discretion.
What we are looking for
* Previously worked as an HR Administrator, Recruitment Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources Administrator, Human Resources Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, HR Executive, HR Admin, People Services Administrator, HR & Recruitment Administrator, Recruitment Assistant, People Assistant, HR Support Officer or in a similar role.
* Prior experience working in Human Resources, ideally in a generalist role.
* Experience using and maintaining computerised HR systems (preferably SelectHR), with exposure to HR databases.
* CIPD Associate level qualification or currently working towards a Level 3 CIPD qualification.
* Good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and their application within the workplace.
* Strong IT skills with the ability to use a range of business systems and quickly learn new software.
* Ability to accurately compile and enter numerical data, and perform basic payroll calculations.
* Confident in supporting recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and employee lifecycle activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Administrator to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Contract Location: North London, England
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Posted: 2026-07-02 23:35:05
