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Karina Nazarenko
Recruitment Consultant
I joined Civic Recruitment Limited in 2023, where I am responsible for the company's recruitment efforts. As Civic Recruitment Limited 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.
Estate Management Surveyor
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • London Borough of Haringey is seeking an Estate Management Surveyor (Senior Commercial Surveyor) to join the Capital Projects and Property team at Alexandra House. This is an interim role from 1 February 2026 to 26 April 2026, working 40 hours per week (09:00–17:00). • The role provides professional property management and strategic advice across the Council’s portfolio, contributing to economic regeneration, development projects, and efficient management of assets valued at approximately £2.77 billion. • The postholder will support councillors, senior stakeholders, and internal teams, translating business strategies into actionable property and commercial outcomes. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage and optimise the Council’s property portfolio to maximise financial and social value. • Identify and deliver asset management initiatives, including lettings, rent reviews, re-gears, refurbishments, and hold/sell analysis. • Deliver commercial arrangements such as leases, acquisitions, and disposals to meet Council objectives. • Act as an “intelligent client” for property managers, consultants, and supply chain partners. • Support property strategy formulation, including development, placemaking, and regeneration initiatives. • Prepare robust business cases, feasibility studies, and financial appraisals for projects and asset disposals. • Liaise with senior colleagues, councillors, legal, and finance teams to ensure aligned and compliant decision-making. • Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality professional advice. • Represent the Council at relevant meetings, boards, and approvals for property-related decisions. • Maintain compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional requirements. Skills/Experience: • Current experience as a property professional in public or private sector, with expertise in asset management and commercial property. • Knowledge of property portfolio management, acquisitions, disposals, leases, rent reviews, and refurbishments. • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and value creation. • Effective communication and negotiation skills, with ability to influence stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meeting tight deadlines. • Understanding of legislative, policy, and contextual frameworks affecting local government property and public sector assets. • Proven track record of advising senior stakeholders and elected members. Additional Information: • The closing date: ASAP – TODAY 16/01/2026 @13:00. • Hours: 40 hours per week, 09:00–17:00. • DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS check may be required.
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Care Assistant
2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Care Assistant (Scale 2) to support adults with care and support needs at the Bromsgrove Resource Centre. • The post involves providing personal care, supporting independence, assisting with daily routines, social and therapeutic activities, and contributing to a safe, caring, and respectful environment for service users. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Assist people using the service with personal care, including washing, dressing, bathing, and meals. • Support social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to promote independence and wellbeing. • Participate in domestic tasks and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the service environment. • Administer medication as instructed and maintain accurate care records. • Observe and report changes in behaviour, incidents, or health concerns to senior staff. • Maintain and update care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with colleagues and service users. • Attend staff meetings, supervisions, and mandatory training sessions. • Perform regular surveillance and observations to ensure safety of service users and the building. • Uphold Worcestershire County Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all interactions. • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and dignity. Skills/Experience: • Understanding of the rights, needs, and dignity of people with disabilities. • Ability to promote independence and choice for service users. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral. • Aptitude and commitment to undertake mandatory and vocational training. • Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and work as part of a team. • Awareness of safeguarding and health and safety requirements. • Ability to write and record essential information clearly and accurately. Additional Information: • This is a temporary role running from 19 January 2026 to 27 March 2026, working 32 hours per week (08:45–15:30). • Location: Bromsgrove Resource Centre. • DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS check, barred lists check (regulated activity).
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Driver/Operative
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Newport City Council is seeking a Driver/General Operative (Grade 4) to join its Building Services & Maintenance / Waste Management team on a temporary 12-week contract to provide sickness cover. • The role involves carrying out contractual street cleansing duties and, where operationally required, driving Council vehicles, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Council standards. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Carry out day-to-day street cleansing duties in line with contractual specifications and daily route schedules. • Drive Council vehicles in accordance with the Driver Handbook and all relevant legislation. • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including wearing PPE and Council uniform. • Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others. • Report accidents, incidents, defects, and faults promptly. • Attend mandatory training as required. • Supervise Cleansing Operatives when working as part of a team. • Provide a professional service to members of the public, client officers, and colleagues. • Undertake additional driving or cleansing duties as directed by management. Skills/Experience: • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Good understanding of working within a public sector environment. • Strong awareness of health and safety practices. • Good customer service and communication skills. • Physically fit with stamina for walking, lifting, bending, and outdoor work. Additional Information: • The closing date: 18/01/2026. • Full, current UK driving licence. • Location: Telford Street Depot, Newport, NP19 0ES. • Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Thursday: 07:30–15:30; Friday: 07:30–15:00).
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Development Partnerships Manager
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The London Borough of Islington is seeking an experienced Development Partnerships Manager (Interim) to provide vacancy cover within the New Homes and Corporate Landlord service. • The role will lead on the delivery of new housing supply on council-owned land through partnership and alternative delivery models, with a strong focus on maximising the delivery of genuinely affordable, high-quality and energy-efficient homes. • Reporting to the Head of Development and Partnerships, the postholder will lead complex development partnerships, oversee financial and viability appraisals, secure funding, manage consultants and delivery partners, and ensure all governance, legal and financial requirements are met. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the delivery of new housing supply on council-owned land through development partnerships and alternative delivery models. • Manage relationships with development partners to deliver high-quality, well-designed and energy-efficient homes. • Lead the preparation and negotiation of development agreements and land transfer arrangements, safeguarding the council’s interests. • Develop and implement innovative delivery models to improve efficiency, value for money and housing supply. • Identify and maintain a pipeline of development opportunities for partnership delivery. • Undertake site appraisals and complex financial and viability modelling, maximising value for the council. • Submit and monitor grant bids via the OPS system and liaise with the GLA and other external funders. • Commission and manage consultants and professional services in line with procurement rules and financial regulations. • Secure required governance, budget and member approvals. • Monitor delivery performance and future housing delivery trajectories. • Line manage the Funding, Viability and Partnerships Co-ordinator. • Deputise for the Head of Development and Partnerships as required. Skills/Experience: • Significant experience in housing development or a related field, including residential development and construction contracts. • Proven experience working with developers and affordable housing providers, preferably within a local authority. • Strong experience managing complex development or regeneration programmes. • Extensive experience managing large budgets, financial appraisals and funding mechanisms. • In-depth knowledge of development finance and viability appraisal systems. • Strong understanding of planning policy, housing policy and redevelopment in inner-city environments. • Proven contract management and negotiation skills. • Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams. • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, members and external partners. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Additional Information: • Location: Town Hall, Islington. • Hours: 35 hours per week.
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Digital Communications Officer
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The London Borough of Islington is seeking a creative and confident Digital Communications Officer (PO2) to support delivery of the high-profile ‘Making it Happen’ campaign. • The role focuses on producing engaging, accessible short-form video and digital content that brings frontline council services to life and demonstrates how the council delivers for its residents. • Working within the Communications and Campaigns service, the postholder will plan, create, publish and evaluate content across digital channels including social media, email, and the council website. • This is a fast-paced, collaborative role requiring strong storytelling skills, excellent technical capability, and a sound understanding of digital best practice within a local government context. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Plan, deliver and evaluate digital communications campaigns aligned to the council’s Strategic Plan. • Create attention-grabbing short-form video content, including planning, filming, editing and publishing. • Translate campaign briefs into compelling, story-led digital content that reflects the council’s brand and values. • Manage and develop the council’s digital channels, including social media, email marketing, website and intranet. • Work collaboratively with communications colleagues, campaign leads and services on major and high-profile projects. • Track, analyse and report on digital performance, recommending improvements to optimise reach and engagement. • Ensure all digital content meets accessibility standards and complies with GDPR. • Respond to digital enquiries in a timely way to protect the council’s reputation. • Support integrated campaign planning across services and stakeholders. • Provide expert digital communications advice and guidance to officers and colleagues. • Attend site visits, meetings and events (including occasional evenings/weekends, with TOIL). Skills/Experience: • Proven experience delivering digital communications across social media, email marketing, websites and intranets. • Demonstrable experience running successful digital communications campaigns. • Strong video storytelling skills, including filming and editing (essential experience with Adobe Premiere Pro). • Excellent understanding of social media best practice, trends and platform optimisation. • Knowledge of accessibility requirements and digital compliance, including GDPR. • Experience evaluating digital performance using analytics and insight. • Ability to simplify complex information into engaging, accessible content. • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working collaboratively. • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities. • Interest in local government and experience working in a political environment. Additional Information: • Location: Town Hall, Islington. • Workstyle: Roaming – minimum 2 days per week onsite.
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HR Business Partner
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Achieving for Children is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide interim support covering a secondment. • The role will work closely with operational and strategic leaders to deliver high-quality employee relations advice, support complex people management issues and contribute to organisational change activities. • The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, coaching and guiding managers to ensure decisions are fair, legally compliant and aligned with best practice. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Provide expert advice and guidance on complex and non-complex employee relations (ER) cases from inception to resolution. • Coach and support managers to make fair, evidence-based and legally compliant decisions. • Lead and support change management activity, including restructures and workforce planning. • Work in partnership with finance leads to support organisational workforce changes • Lead on TUPE transfers in and out of the organisation. • Support managers and employees with disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and performance issues. • Maintain oversight of all ER casework across Achieving for Children. • Build effective working relationships with Trade Unions and legal colleagues. • Support policy development and reviews to ensure legal compliance and best practice. • Contribute to accurate reporting and analysis of people data to inform business decisions. • Work collaboratively with Strategy, Transformation, L&D and OD teams where specialist support is required. Skills/Experience: • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice. • Proven experience managing complex ER cases within a large or public-sector organisation. • Demonstrable experience providing coaching and advisory support to managers and HR colleagues. • Experience working with Trade Unions and handling collective issues. • Strong experience in change management and organisational restructures. • Experience leading or supporting TUPE processes. • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. • Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to use people data effectively. • Confident, resilient and solutions-focused approach. Additional Information: • This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office across multiple locations. • Hours: 36 hours per week.
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