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About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. Do you have an enquiring mind and a passion for solving complex problems? Love making decisions based on evidence and analysis? If so, this could be the role for you. These are some of the most exciting opportunities in Government and Law Enforcement. We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt to changing priorities, and bring energy and curiosity to everything they do. If you're ready to dive into varied, meaningful work where every decision counts, we'd love to hear from you. Job description You will be trained to gather and develop intelligence from a variety of sources. The role requires attention to detail, tenacity, resilience and flexibility. You will need to exercise sound judgment and discretion, applying legislation, policy and procedure. The products you develop will be used to attack organised crime groups through onward referrals for criminal prosecution or tax intervention against criminals and seizure of unlawful goods and the proceeds of crime. You will be required to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas and deploy on operations including surveillance of subjects. Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include: • Gather, analyse, develop and disseminate intelligence to support investigations while using sound judgement to assess evidence and identify risks., • Undertake wide-ranging desk-based duties, including interrogating HMRC and external systems, conducting third-party enquiries, recording and reporting outcomes., • Develop quality cases for intervention and criminal prosecution across all HMRC regimes, such as complex cyber-attacks, money laundering, tax fraud and smuggling of tobacco and alcohol in addition to new and emerging threats., • Collaborate with counter-fraud professionals and law enforcement partners within HMRC and external law enforcement agencies across the UK and overseas, sharing expertise and working as part of a wider team to protect the UK., • Prepare and present evidence within the criminal justice system, including drafting witness statements, attending court and giving evidence as required., • Working to a standard that can withstand inspection by Team Leaders, the Courts and external authorities., • Complying with legislation by undertaking the role of Disclosure Officer in relation to material, created or obtained during an investigation., • Conduct covert surveillance operations, both foot and static, as part of intelligence-led investigations, showing resilience and adaptability under pressure., • Short notice changes, • Some evening/weekend/bank holiday work, • Working an additional 275 hours per annum (not required during training), • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing, • Making Effective Decisions, • Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary., • Family friendly policies., • Personal support., • Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test, • I hold a full current UK driving licence and I am prepared to drive as part of this role, or, • I hold a full current UK driving licence but I have grounds to request this requirement is removed as a reasonable adjustment (due to a disability or underlying health condition as covered by the Equality Act), or, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing, • set at the same job level, and, • sift/shortlisting: We aim to release results within 2 weeks of the advert close date., • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Your new company You will be joining a leading national organisation responsible for delivering facilities management and accommodation maintenance services across a significant UK estate. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation and customer experience, the organisation operates with four core values at its heart: Open, Caring, Agile and Collaborative. Working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, compliant and ready for occupation. Your new role As a Void Maintenance Officer, you will take ownership of managing and protecting unoccupied homes across multiple estates within your assigned area. Working independently while supported by a Delivery Manager, you will ensure each empty property remains secure, compliant and in excellent condition throughout its void period.In this mobile role, you will: • Carry out detailed inspections when taking over or handing back a property, • Produce clear photographic records and condition reports, • Identify defects, complete rough scopes of works and flag improvement opportunities, • Conduct regular security and safety checks, including risk assessments, • Ensure the property remains weatherproof and compliant with statutory requirements, • Maintain heating and water systems appropriately during void periods, • Report unauthorised access, vandalism or security concerns immediately, • Self-motivated, happy to work independently and comfortable with lone working, • Organised and detail-focused, with pride in producing accurate reports and property records, • A full clean UK driving licence - daily travel is required across multiple sites, • Background in housing, property maintenance or void property management, • Knowledge of MOD-related environments, • Understanding of areas such as asbestos awareness, disability access requirements or energy performance standards What you'll get in return This is a rewarding opportunity to join an organisation where your work has real impact. Every inspection you complete and every issue you resolve directly supports the wellbeing and safety of the families who rely on these homes. You will benefit from: • A home-based, mobile role offering independence and variety, • Support from a collaborative and values-led team, • Opportunities to grow, develop and build your property maintenance expertise What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please email If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

The ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge and contribute to policy development as well as collaboration on threat assessments.

Are you passionate about supporting employees and creating a positive workplace experience? My client is looking for an HR Officer to provide comprehensive, day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle. Manage payroll processing end-to-end, including statutory deductions and payments. Experie

Job Title: Pastoral & Administrative Support Officer (SEN School) Location: [Insert Location] Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Term Time Only Salary: [Insert Salary] We are looking for a Pastoral & Administrative Support Officer to join our team in a specialist SEN school. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in SEN settings (such as Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants) who is looking to move into a more pastoral and administrative role. Key Responsibilities: Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs Assisting with pastoral interventions and wellbeing support Maintaining student records, behaviour logs, and pastoral documentation Supporting communication with staff, parents, and carers Providing general administrative support to the pastoral team About You: Experience working within SEN, PRU, or alternative provision settings Strong organisational and communication skills Calm, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with students Understanding of safeguarding and pastoral support in schools What We Offer: A supportive SEN school environment Opportunities for professional development A rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website