Buying Administrator – Friendly, Established Local Business in Sevenoaks Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive team where your experience and reliability will be truly valued? A well-established and respected local business is seeking a Buying Administrator to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is a varied and interesting position, ideal for someone who enjoys w rking in a relaxed environment and contributing to the smooth running of operations. Key Duties: Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support supply chain efficiency Source and assess suppliers based on value, quality, and reliability Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely stock replenishment Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier details Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements Work closely with the sales team to ensure seamless coordination Stay informed on market trends to support smart purchasing decisions The right person for this role: Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role (beneficial, but not esse

Buying Administrator – Friendly, Established Local Business in Sevenoaks Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive team where your experience and reliability will be truly valued? A well-established and respected local business is seeking a Buying Administrator to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is a varied and interesting position, ideal for someone who enjoys w

Your new company Hays is a leading teaching agency, we are recruiting for schools all over Kent. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local primary schools, including day-to-day supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have consistent work availabl all year round. If you\'re an experienced Teacher seeking your next challenge, or an ECT hoping to gain crucial classroom experience, then Hays is the agency for you. Your new role Here at Hays, we are very much aware that schools are already on the lookout for teachers and cover for January. And we wouldn't be doing our jobs if we didn't also get prepped and ready for the Easter Term. We are currently looking for Teachers, TA's, cover supervisors and office admin staff for Long term, Short term, day to day, full time/part time work all over Kent to help with our primary schools who have had a tough time over the past few years and are looking to give that well deserved continuity an

Your new company Hays is a leading teaching agency, we are recruiting for schools all over Kent. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local primary schools, including day-to-day supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have consistent work availabl

Your new company A unique opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Customer Service (Voice) is available working for a reputable Housing Association based in the Sevenoaks area. The role will be to lead the strategic direction and delivery of resident involvement and handling of complaints and complex cases across the organisation. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working and wide range of employee benefits. Your new role As Head of Customer Voice, you will lead the delivery of a customer-centric service that focusses on understanding and enhancing the customer journey, while ensuring effective performance of service delivery and providing assurance of achieving high tenant satisfaction across West Kent. You will ensure the customer's voice is at the heart of the organisation, driving strategic decisions and service improvements based on customer insights and feedback. You will also be responsible for leading how we deal with complaints, ensuring we are compliant with the Housing Ombudsman Code, as well as ensuring we learn from our mistakes and improve

Your new company A unique opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Customer Service (Voice) is available working for a reputable Housing Association based in the Sevenoaks area. The role will be to lead the strategic direction and delivery of resident involvement and handling of complaints and complex cases across the organisation. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working and

Your new company A fantastic opportunity is available for a tech-savy and customer-focussed individual to work as a Customer Service Advisor for a reputable Housing Association in Sevenoaks on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the community and offer a best-in-class service to residents. This role offers hybrid working 2 days a week in the offi e following on from completing a 3 month probation period. Your new role As the Customer Service Advisor you will be first point of contact for resident queries, dealing with a high volume of calls and emails that could relate to housing, anti-social behaviour, amongst others. This role will involve working to KPIs and SLAs so individuals need to be target-driven and focussed. This is a multi-channel role involving phone, email, livechat and social media so the ability to multi-task is imperative. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful you must have experience in a call centre/customer service environment within an office where you will have dealt with complaints,

Your new company A fantastic opportunity is available for a tech-savy and customer-focussed individual to work as a Customer Service Advisor for a reputable Housing Association in Sevenoaks on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the community and offer a best-in-class service to residents. This role offers hybrid working 2 days a week in the offi

Your new company Looking for an opportunity to shine in a thriving, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy? Your journey starts here! With a vibrant presence across 6 offices in the South of England and a dynamic north hub in Manchester, this practice is buzzing with success. Join as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, a role that\'s all about owning your projects and making a mark. Your work will span the exciting spectrum of construction projects. Expect diverse challenges and opportunities that will take you across the region, ensuring no two days are the same. Due to continued success, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be required to act on behalf of both public and private sector clients across a complete range of projects. Limited travel will be expected to be undertaken across the region to fulfil the requirements of the role and the diverse range of work. Your new role You will generally be working within the strong QS team reporting to the Associate QS Manage key local commissions independently. Duties will include;

Your new company Looking for an opportunity to shine in a thriving, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy? Your journey starts here! With a vibrant presence across 6 offices in the South of England and a dynamic north hub in Manchester, this practice is buzzing with success. Join as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, a role that\'s all about owning your projects and making a mark. Your work will

Your new company A fantastic opportunity to join a leading global property and consultancy independent since 1885 with 71 offices across 6 continents. They influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, their teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. What you\'ll need to succeed Ideally, you will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline. Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the infrastructure sector. A passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients Your new role As a quantity surveyor by joining this team, you will work across the full lifecycle of varied projects in residential, care projects enabling you to progress your competencies to achieve your APC and become MRICS. As well as this their structur

Your new company A fantastic opportunity to join a leading global property and consultancy independent since 1885 with 71 offices across 6 continents. They influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, their teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. What you\'ll

Our lovely client School in the Sevenoaks area in Kent, is looking for experienced SEN Teachers with QTS to teach their students. You must have experience as a class teacher, ideally experience teaching children with SEN needs. * Your new role This role is on a long term basis and starts in January with the option to go perm. * What you'll need to succeed A PGCE or other teaching qu lification is essential, with other qualifications relating to Special Educational Needs an advantage. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised unless on the update service. All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm suitability to work with children. For more information p

Our lovely client School in the Sevenoaks area in Kent, is looking for experienced SEN Teachers with QTS to teach their students. You must have experience as a class teacher, ideally experience teaching children with SEN needs. * Your new role This role is on a long term basis and starts in January with the option to go perm. * What you'll need to succeed A PGCE or other teaching qu

Your new company Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Building Surveyor looking for a new challenge? A renowned consultancy based in west Kent is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team. This leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions, prides themselves on a collaborative and innovative approach to work, and a commitment to sustain ble construction practices. Your new role As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting detailed surveys, providing expert advice, and working closely with our team to ensure the successful completion of projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and play a key role in shaping the built environment. What you'll need to succeed A degree in Building Surveying or a related field.Experience in a similar role.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A commitment to continuous professional development. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression.A supportive and

Your new company Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Building Surveyor looking for a new challenge? A renowned consultancy based in west Kent is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team. This leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions, prides themselves on a collaborative and innovative approach to work, and a commitment to sustain

Your new company A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality. They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional r sults. As a leading Top 50 consultancy, they offer exposure to top-tier professionals and innovation, including dedication to creating a positive work environment to support personal career goals, including acknowledgement by 'our Investors in People' accreditation since 1995. They promote a merit-based system, allowing individuals to reach their potential without limitations and promote a balanced work-life culture. Your new role Prepare Specifications, Employers Requirements/design briefs, and preliminary documents.Prepare tender documentation, analyse tender returns, and report on tenders.Compile Building Contracts and Development Agreements.Assist with Contract Administration, inclu

Your new company A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality. They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional r

Are you passionate about Resident Involvement and committed to making a difference in social housing? Hays, on behalf of a well known Housing Association are looking for an experienced Resident Involvement Manager to lead the implementation of their Resident Involvement Strategy. You'll be ensuring the residents' voice is at the heart of their decision-making and leading a small resident involveme t team to drive service improvement. We need someone who will lead a range of involvement activities such as discussion groups, working with involved groups of residents to review our services and policies and working with our active scrutiny panel to analyse our performance information and carry out reviews of service areas. It's essential to have resident involvement and line management experience. You'll understand the regulatory framework we work in and be interested in the wider political landscape and understand the current issues affecting social housing. As well as working with residents, you'll be building relationships internally to ensure the successful delivery of our resident

Are you passionate about Resident Involvement and committed to making a difference in social housing? Hays, on behalf of a well known Housing Association are looking for an experienced Resident Involvement Manager to lead the implementation of their Resident Involvement Strategy. You'll be ensuring the residents' voice is at the heart of their decision-making and leading a small resident involveme

Your new company A growing award-winning multidisciplinary practice with 5 offices across the South of England and continued success is looking to appoint a motivated Intermediate Building Surveyor to assist with an increasing workload within the Sevenoaks or Chichester Office. The successful candidate will be required to act on behalf of both public and private sector clients across a complete ange of projects. Your new role The role encompasses a mixture of traditional building surveying and project management across a variety of different sectors, including but not limited to education, social and privately owned housing, local authority, education, property development, ministry of defence and conservation. No one day will be the same, and you will be expected to work both as part of an experienced team of Building Surveyors as well as be entrusted to take sole responsibility for managing your own projects from inception through to completion. You will be relied upon to help promote the practice and continue to develop and maintain client relationships. What you'll need

Your new company A growing award-winning multidisciplinary practice with 5 offices across the South of England and continued success is looking to appoint a motivated Intermediate Building Surveyor to assist with an increasing workload within the Sevenoaks or Chichester Office. The successful candidate will be required to act on behalf of both public and private sector clients across a complete

Your new company A well established, forward-thinking, prestigious multi disciplinary consultancy with multiple sites seek a building surveyor to join the growing Asset Management team based in Kent This organisation have large scale, long-term projects with a portfolio of properties across Kent and/or London and have been awarded a high value contract which offers opportunity for longevity an a prosperous career for surveyors. Your new role As a surveyor you will be based from home and will be required to carry out EWS1 surveys delivering surveying, maintenance and planned works across their portfolio. What you\'ll need to succeed * MCIOB / MRICS / RIBA * Building Surveying / Project Management background * You will be an accomplished, qualified Building Surveyor with previous experience with either a housing association, local authority, or consultancy. * You should have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and a UK driving licence with own transport to commute to properties across Kent What you will get In return

Your new company A well established, forward-thinking, prestigious multi disciplinary consultancy with multiple sites seek a building surveyor to join the growing Asset Management team based in Kent This organisation have large scale, long-term projects with a portfolio of properties across Kent and/or London and have been awarded a high value contract which offers opportunity for longevity an

Tenancy Support Officer Sevenoaks Hybrid - 2 days in office £18 per hour Must be able to drive ASAP The knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for * Awareness of current issues, legislation and best practice in relation to housing and estate management. * Experience of delivering a positive customer-focused service * Proven communication, interpersonal and written skill adaptable to all audiences * Proven track record of being solution focused and confident in Microsoft packages and learning bespoke customer record management systems. * Proven experience to deliver excellent performance against set standards and achieve a high level of customer service. * Determined and persistent to achieve positive outcomes in difficult circumstances. * Experience of working in a pressured environment to achieve excellent outcomes. * Proven ability to take ownership of challenging and difficult conversations with customers, colleagues and stakeholders. * Proven delivery of work on time to a good standard when working under pressure in demanding cases and duri

Tenancy Support Officer Sevenoaks Hybrid - 2 days in office £18 per hour Must be able to drive ASAP The knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for * Awareness of current issues, legislation and best practice in relation to housing and estate management. * Experience of delivering a positive customer-focused service * Proven communication, interpersonal and written skill

Your new company We are looking for an experienced Neighbourhood Housing Officer, to join our skilled and friendly team. You will be proactive and professional and be adept at tailoring your approach and service according to individual situations and circumstances. You will work closely with tenants to ensure they can sustain their tenancies and maintain their homes to a good standard to fulfil our homeowner statutory obligations for compliance, and to meet Decent Homes Standards. You will use relevant tools, interventions and tenancy enforcement action, where necessary, to manage tenancy breaches, or anti-social behaviour. You will work with tenants to develop cohesive communities and areas where people want to and are proud to live. You will work in partnership with other agencies and third parties to support tenants who may have complex needs or a number of vulnerabilities. You should be experienced in recognising and taking action in relation to any Domestic Abuse or Safeguarding concerns. You should have experience of and be confident to have challenging or difficult conversa

Your new company We are looking for an experienced Neighbourhood Housing Officer, to join our skilled and friendly team. You will be proactive and professional and be adept at tailoring your approach and service according to individual situations and circumstances. You will work closely with tenants to ensure they can sustain their tenancies and maintain their homes to a good standard to fulfil

Your new company This consultancy has been established for over 4 decades and operate across multiple offices within the UK. They partner with the public sector within social housing, education, central and local government as well as within the private sector. Projects range from new build, refurbishment, and maintenance programmes. Due to their continued growth, they are now looking for a B ilding Surveyor to join their West Kent location, reporting into a Directors, the successful candidate will be overseeing a range of projects both in tender stage and already in progress. They have also recently been approved to be on a framework agreement for a public sector contract, that will provide them work for the next 5 years, with options to go on further. Your new role In the role of Building Surveyor, you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of works, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, perform the duties of Contract Administrator using the JCT suite of contracts. (Inc

Your new company This consultancy has been established for over 4 decades and operate across multiple offices within the UK. They partner with the public sector within social housing, education, central and local government as well as within the private sector. Projects range from new build, refurbishment, and maintenance programmes. Due to their continued growth, they are now looking for a B

We are looking for a Sales Representative for Conservation News to sell advertising space - our magazine is a quarterly niche publication, covering subjects that are of interest to homeowners, but with special emphasis on period and listed properties. Requirements: Excellent telephone skills Able to contact potential and existing customers on the phone, by email or in person. To generate and handle sales leads. To keep management informed of sales progress. Chase artwork for print. This post is for someone to work from home with flexible hours to suit the candidate. There are no set targets. It is a self-employed position and is commission based. Please email: lynn@conservationnews.co.uk for further information and to apply.

We are looking for a Sales Representative for Conservation News to sell advertising space - our magazine is a quarterly niche publication, covering subjects that are of interest to homeowners, but with special emphasis on period and listed properties. Requirements: Excellent telephone skills Able to contact potential and existing customers on the phone, by email or in person. To generate and

Mobile Grounds MaintenanceLocation: Covering Sevenoaks/Maidstone area From £13.68 per hourMonday-Friday overtime. If you require it. You must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be over the age of 25 due to company vehicle insurance. You will be required to drive to multiple sites and drive a company van which is manual. We are currently recruiting in the Midkent/West Kent ar a for the upcoming season for a Grounds Maintenance Operative. They are currently recruiting someone to work helping maintain the tree collection and surrounding grounds, litter picking and general ground maintenance duties. You will be involved in a number of different roles with a focus on working with the team or lone working to maintain the grounds and general garden maintenance. You will be working as part of the Grounds Maintenance management team and be involved in the day-to-day maintenance and care of the grounds. You must have grounds maintenance experience. Grounds maintenance is seasonal work; gritting is offered in the winter months. What do you need to do now?

Mobile Grounds MaintenanceLocation: Covering Sevenoaks/Maidstone area From £13.68 per hourMonday-Friday overtime. If you require it. You must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be over the age of 25 due to company vehicle insurance. You will be required to drive to multiple sites and drive a company van which is manual. We are currently recruiting in the Midkent/West Kent ar

Our client is a well established company with a reputation for excellence and a strong commitment to its people. They believe in creating a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive and are looking for an: Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and dynamic finance department! This varied role will include: *Assisting with purchase and sales ledg r processing *Reconciling bank statements and company accounts *Supporting month-end procedures *Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records *Liaising with suppliers and internal departments *General administrative support to the finance team The right person for this role will have: *A keen eye for detail and a love for numbers *Strong organisational and communication skills *Knowledge of Microsoft Excel *A positive attitude and willingness to learn ***Previous experience in a similar role is a bonus, but not essential*** This role could suit: *School or college leavers looking for their first step into finance *Graduates with a relevant degree *Individual

Our client is a well established company with a reputation for excellence and a strong commitment to its people. They believe in creating a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive and are looking for an: Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and dynamic finance department! This varied role will include: *Assisting with purchase and sales ledg

Job Type: Permanent. Salary: £38,687 per annum. Location: Sevenoaks Environment: Hybrid (3 days in office) Hays are recruiting for our client based in Sevenoaks for a technical support analyst to work within the public sector. The main purpose of the job is to be a senior member of the Technology Support Team providing second-line support and proactively delivering Service Desk and Support f nctions to enable us to the best in Kent. The expectation regarding IT support hybrid working is that approximately three fifths of employees working hours each week are spent in office. New staff are expected to be in the office full-time during the initial training period. Responsibilities: * Proactively allocate and respond to and resolve service desk incidents, requests, issues, problems and queries to agreed service levels, liaising with third parties as required, and ensuring users and the Service Desk system are updated. * Deliver outstanding customer service, treating everyone fairly and with respect. * Proactively complete technical and administrative tas

Job Type: Permanent. Salary: £38,687 per annum. Location: Sevenoaks Environment: Hybrid (3 days in office) Hays are recruiting for our client based in Sevenoaks for a technical support analyst to work within the public sector. The main purpose of the job is to be a senior member of the Technology Support Team providing second-line support and proactively delivering Service Desk and Support f