Total 1,055 job vacancies by ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer needed in North London Paying £200 per day Ref 012578

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer to support the Head of Civil Contingencies in implementing effective emergency planning and business continuity strategies. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the Resilience Standards for London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of emergency planning and business continuity functions to meet statutory obligations.
• Act as the deputy for the Head of Civil Contingencies during their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and decision-making.
• Lead and manage emergency planning and business continuity projects, ensuring preparedness for potential emergencies.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance resilience and response capabilities.
• Conduct training and exercises to test and improve emergency plans and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency planning initiatives, making recommendations for improvements

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Caretaker needed in Maidstone £13.15ph ref 0009 0D8E / 1

We are looking for a Caretaker to join our team covering the Kent area. Our Caretakers provide an essential service to ensure the quality of the environment within our estates and communal areas.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining the estate and communal areas to a high quality cleaning standard and maintaining a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and members of the public;

Summary of Tasks & Responsibilities:

Attend to cleaning tasks in compliance with schedules and frequencies defined for each estate

Report Emergencies, communal repairs and any incidents of vandalism

Keep Internal and External areas free of graffiti

Manage bin areas including disinfect, rotate position for collection, deep clean etc.

Act as a point of contact for residents and ensure good communication is kept with all teams and departments.

Identify hazards and complete risk assessments on a daily basis and take remedial action as necessary.

Grit estate access paths and roads when snow/ice expected.

To comply with any COSHH regulations which apply to cleaning materials that are used.

The ideal candidate for the role;

Previous experience of cleaning and caretaking or similar

Good customer service skills and can remain courteous and polite at all times

Identify repairs within the blocks and report them

Applicants will need to have an understanding of Health and Safety, be customer focused, with strong communication skills. Ideally, you will have knowledge of COSHH Regulations

Administrator full or part time needed in Buxotn ref 5258369 £11.44ph

This is a temporary basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Project Officer needed in Newbury

The rate is £43.55ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5258422

The successful candidate will be acting as Project Officer in delivering a construction related capital projects and annual capital maintenance programme (CMP). They will utilise and implement effective use of the Project Management Methodology in delivery of capital projects and will assist in developing a 3 year programme of capital maintenance works.

They will report and present project progress at monthly project review meetings using the project management templates status and cost updates on all allocated projects. They will provide professional advice and service to all clients and customers and continuously improve and assist in ensuring all key performance indicators and other set objectives are exceeded where possible.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Labour Group Assistant (Hybrid) needed in Morden, Paying £42,840 per annum PAYE - Reference: 5258442

Office attendance between 3 - 5 days per week.

• To provide support to the Labour Group enabling its effective contribution to the work of the administration and Council, providing policy, communications and administrative support, and acting as a link between the Leader, Cabinet and wider Group.

We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and politically aware individual to join the Leader’s Office as the Labour Group Assistant.

Working to the Head of the Leader’s Office, you will provide direct policy, communications, and administrative support to the administration, and act as a link between the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, and the wider Labour Group.

You will ideally have an understanding of local government and the challenges it faces, and be able to demonstrate political awareness and confidence in dealing with political leaders. You will ideally have excellent communication skills, with experience of producing high quality written communications such as speeches, articles, press notices, social media content, and newsletters.

In addition to supporting the Leader, Cabinet and wider Labour Group to develop effective communications, narrative, and messaging, you will support the Labour Group in cycle of meetings. In this role, you will also support the engagement of key local stakeholders, and monitor local, London-wide, and national issues, policy and legislation and how they impact.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Customer Service Administrative Assistant needed in Wembley

The rate is £17.27ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5258412

The successful candidate will provide customers and other stakeholders, first contact resolution for Housing & Neighbourhoods service area enquiry types via phone, email, web chat and social media channels. They will provide a prompt, efficient and professional service and demonstrate the highest standards of customer care at all times and will carry out all duties in accordance with relevant Customer Service policies, procedures and standards to ensure the delivery of excellent services to customers and stakeholders.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Principal Urban Design Officer needed in Harrow

The rate is £26.71ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 012636

The successful candidate will provide negotiation and appraisal of major and strategic planning proposals in relation to private and owned regeneration programmes. They will act as the principal specialist advisor to the Planning service in relation to urban design, architectural appraisals and public realm and will manage the Design Review Pane whilst supporting the Planning Policy team in the development and review of design policies and supplementary planning guidance on residential design.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Budget Transformation Lead needed in Birkenhead

The rate is £500.00 per day PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1411952

The successful candidate will lead for the design and implementation of budget transformation programmes across all service areas. They will be working with senior stakeholders to identify and deliver efficiency savings. Creating robust business cases and financial models to support transformation initiatives. Urgently required to support the achievement of a balanced budget.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Cook needed in Newark Paying £16 per hr Ref 1411498

30 hrs a week on a temporary basis

1. Budget Monitoring: Regularly track expenses to ensure services remain cost-effective.
2. Menu Planning: Create appealing menus and manage food procurement efficiently.
3. Food Presentation: Focus on attractive food presentation to boost sales and ensure proper portioning.
4. Hygiene Standards: Maintain cleanliness and enforce hygiene practices in the kitchen.
5. Security and Stock Control: Safeguard kitchen areas and keep accurate stock records.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

£45718pa

Health And Safety Principal Consultant And Construction (Environmental Services)

Flexible working policy 7 am - 6 pm core hours. On site and office, some scope (tbc) for hybrid working, but needs to be Bristol or local based. Team size - no direct reports. Level of autonomy. Bristol is an ambitious, global and diverse city and the City Council is committed to building a better Bristol that includes everyone in the city’s success.

This is a permanent basis

Fire Safety Manager needed in Manchester

The rate is £21.92ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 0009 70B2 / 1

The successful candidate will undertake all fire safety management duties, manage the FRA remedial works programme, act as the lead for property fires and liaise with GMFRS for and to work with the Building Safety Manager in the managing MCC's 12,500 stock, including high rise accommodation.

They will ensure the effective delivery of all fire safety works are completed to a high level of customer satisfaction, to a standard of legal compliance. Providing assurance to the Head of Design & Delivery, Executive Management team and the relevant Corporate Board and the Housing Advisory Board on all fire safety compliance matters.

Support and advise on procurement of contractors for fire safety works, drafting work specifications and quality standards where needed. Participate on tender of valuation and contractor selection as required. Providing on going advice on the competency of contractors to undertake works and ensuring robust contract management of the selected contractors by monitoring quality of work to determine compliance with fire safety legislation and guidance.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Solicitor needed in Illford, £20.27ph PAYE - Reference: OR2712

The candidate will need to manage a team of lawyers and provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law, corporate governance, including representation at courts or tribunals and policy work and licensing committees.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Assistant to Coroner’s Court Manager needed in Westminster, £21.31ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1408730

• Assist with court operations, legal, IT, financial, and administrative duties related to death investigations.
• Support the timely and effective handling of death referrals, investigations, and inquests.
• Manage complex and sensitive cases alongside the Coroner’s Court Manager.
• Liaise with hospitals and mortuaries to ensure timely post-mortem procedures and capacity management.
• Assist in preparing and submitting returns to the Chief Coroner or Lord Chancellor.
• Prepare case papers, summarise important facts, liaise with solicitors and witnesses, and attend hearings.
• Maintain and oversee IT systems, serving as a super user for the case management system.
• Help manage service contracts and administrative tasks including correspondence and data entry.
• Assist in the management of the court diary, jury inquests, and provide support during hearings.
• Offer guidance and updates to bereaved families and facilitate post-inquest processes.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Access to Records Officer needed in Morden

The rate is £16.46ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5258400

The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating and preparing responses to ‘Access to Records’ requests, ensuring highly sensitive, confidential information is redacted to ensure that the no liable financial penalties are given through the breaching of law governing Data Protection

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

News and Comms officer needed in Liverpool £19.44ph ref 361762

Job Purpose:

To provide a professional operational news service for the client, on a 24-hour basis, with the aim of increasing public confidence, helping communities understand the work of the client and helping them deliver its strategy and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrable experience of working in a busy press office environment for a large organisation.

Proven experience of planning and delivering news activity to protect and enhance an organisation’s image.

Experience of sourcing, researching and distributing quality news content using press releases, images and video to effectively tell stories.

Experience of and an understanding of working to media and publishing laws.

Good written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills in order to effectively represent the force to the media and other stakeholders.

Ability to work under pressure and possess qualities of tact, diplomacy and resilience as the working environment is challenging with work often having to be delivered to tight deadlines.

Must be able to work effectively in an environment where confidentiality is paramount and discretion essential. Full time hours on a temporary basis.