We are recruiting for a Transport for City Regions (TCR) Programme Director - to support development management within a local authority setting. This role sits within the Strategic Development Team and will focus on managing conditions and obligations linked to major and strategic planning applications.

The role will involve managing the discharge of planning conditions, amendments under Section 96a and Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act, and providing pre-application advice to developers in line with adopted and emerging planning policy. This opportunity would suit someone looking to build further experience working on major projects, with potential progression to managing major planning applications independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the discharge of planning conditions and obligations associated with large-scale strategic and major planning applications.
• Process amendments under Section 96a and Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act.
• Provide pre-application advice to developers in line with adopted and emerging planning policy and guidance.
• Support the delivery of development management services within the Strategic Development Team.
• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to progress planning applications and related matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with planning legislation and procedures.
• Support progression of major projects and contribute to wider planning service delivery.

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience within a development management or planning role.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant planning legislation.
• Experience dealing with planning applications, including conditions and amendments.
• Degree in planning or a related subject, or equivalent planning experience.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Communication skills to engage with developers, applicants and stakeholders.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

INDRRH

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Payroll Manager to lead and manage a complex, high-volume payroll and pensions service within a large public sector environment.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and fully compliant processing of approximately 6,500 salaries and 8,000 pension payments each month, alongside maintaining robust financial controls and statutory compliance.

You will act as the organisation’s payroll subject matter expert, providing specialist advice on complex payroll and pensions matters, interpreting legislation, and ensuring adherence to HMRC and other regulatory requirements. A key part of the role is safeguarding the organisation from financial risk, penalties, and reputational impact.

This is a pivotal leadership position within a busy finance function, offering the opportunity to shape and improve payroll services that directly impact thousands of employees and pensioners. You will play a key role in driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering value for money across the service.

Location: London

Salary: £63K Per Year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll and pension’s function
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing in line with legislation and organisational policies
• Act as the primary expert for complex payroll queries and statutory interpretation
• Oversee payroll reconciliation, error management, overpayments, and corrective action processes
• Maintain robust internal controls and lead on internal and external audit requirements
• Produce high-quality financial, statutory, and committee-level reports
• Manage Service Level Agreements and relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, partner organisations, and external agencies
• Lead, manage, and develop a specialist payroll team, driving high performance and continuous improvement
• Contribute to savings programmes, financial planning, and service transformation initiatives
• Deputise for the Head of Payroll & Pensions when required

Skills and Experience

• Strong in-depth knowledge of HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance, and public sector pensions
• Proven experience managing large and complex payroll operations in a high-volume environment
• Experience leading and developing teams effectively in a demanding setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Confident interpreting complex legislation and ensuring compliance
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across public sector or large organisations
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Requirements
• Relevant degree or professional payroll/finance qualification OR substantial equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale payroll and ensuring statutory compliance
• Strong understanding of GDPR, financial regulations, and audit processes

INDRRH

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Green Spaces Development Officer to support the delivery of green space projects within a local authority environment. This role will focus on delivering small capital works, supporting service development and working with communities and partners to improve local green spaces.

Working as part of a small team, you will contribute to the delivery of the Green Spaces service plan, supporting projects that enhance community use, sustainability and accessibility.

Location: Southeast England

Role: Green Spaces Development Officer
Rate: £200 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small green space and play projects, ensuring compliance with procurement, health and safety, and financial regulations.
• Project manage capital schemes from design through to procurement and delivery.
• Work with internal teams, residents and partners to develop project proposals and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Support delivery of the Green Spaces service plan and council priorities.
• Assist with managing budgets and ensuring value for money across projects.
• Prepare contract documentation, manage tender processes and evaluate submissions.
• Support community engagement and participation in green space projects and activities.
• Work with partners and community groups to develop and improve sites.
• Support communications and promotion of Green Spaces services through council channels.
• Attend meetings, working groups and stakeholder sessions, representing the service as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships across council teams and external organisations.
• Ensure compliance with council policies, financial regulations and data protection requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering projects within green spaces, parks, environmental or public realm services.
• Experience working as a Landscape Manager or similar role within schools or education environments.
• Knowledge of project management, procurement processes and contract management.
• Understanding of health and safety and financial regulations within a public sector environment.
• Experience engaging with communities, stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within agreed timescales and budgets.
  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental considerations within project delivery.
• Organised approach with the ability to manage priorities and workload effectively.

INDRRH

We are working with a local authority for a Head of Housing Services to lead landlord and neighbourhood services within a local authority setting. This role will take responsibility for frontline housing operations, ensuring services are delivered effectively, meet regulatory requirements and respond to resident needs.

You will lead service delivery across housing management and resident involvement functions, providing direction to teams and supporting the delivery of housing priorities through effective performance management and operational oversight.

Salary - £550 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and deliver landlord and neighbourhood services across housing operations.
• Ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards and relevant legislation.
• Drive improvements in resident satisfaction and service performance.
• Provide leadership to housing management and resident involvement teams.
• Oversee neighbourhood management, tenancy services and resident engagement functions.
• Embed continuous improvement across frontline housing services.
• Use performance data to inform service delivery and decision-making.
• Support delivery of housing priorities in line with organisational objectives
  
  

Skills and Experience

• Experience leading housing services within a local authority or registered provider.
• Strong knowledge of landlord services, neighbourhood management and resident involvement.
• Understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards.
• Experience managing and leading housing teams.
• Ability to drive service improvement and performance.
• Experience using data to manage services and inform decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a complex environment.

INDRRH 

We are recruiting for an Interim Head of Democratic Services to lead and stabilise a key function within a local authority setting.

This role requires someone who can step in immediately, take ownership of live projects and provide leadership during a critical period, including supporting upcoming Budget and Full Council meetings.

Salary - £625 Per Day

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Democratic Services, ensuring high-quality committee, member and scrutiny functions aligned to council priorities.
• Provide expert constitutional and governance advice to councillors, senior leaders and officers, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee democratic decision-making processes, ensuring effective planning, transparency and accountability.
• Act as the statutory Scrutiny Officer, developing and embedding an effective scrutiny function and ensuring robust challenge and oversight.
• Lead Member Services, including support to Cabinet, political groups, civic functions and member development programmes.
• Manage and lead a team of up to 15 staff, overseeing service delivery, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage a service budget of approximately £1m, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Drive service improvement, including organisational change, digital development and process efficiencies.

     Skills and Experience

• Experience leading Democratic Services or a similar governance function within a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of local government governance, constitutional requirements and democratic processes.
• Experience preparing for and supporting Budget Council and Full Council meetings.
• Proven ability to deliver or support service restructure and organisational change.
• Experience managing and leading teams of up to 15 staff.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work closely with Members, senior leaders and officers.
  Experience managing budgets and overseeing service performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in driving service improvement and implementing effective processes and controls.

(Essential)

• Able to hit the ground running across existing workstreams
• Experience managing or delivering a service restructure
• Confident leading and engaging a team of 12–15 staff
• Experience preparing for and supporting Budget Council and Full Council meetings
• Office Requirement: Minimum 3 days per week in the office

INDRRH

An opportunity has arisen for a Voids Management Lead to support the delivery of void property management within a housing service. This role will focus on ensuring vacant properties are inspected, repaired and returned to use efficiently, supporting housing availability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the voids process from property vacation through inspection, repair and re-let.
• Arrange and review property inspections and prepare specifications for required works.
• Oversee contractors delivering void repairs, ensuring works are completed to agreed standards, cost and timescales.
• Monitor void turnaround performance and address delays or operational issues.
• Liaise with housing, allocations, repairs and asset teams to coordinate property readiness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, statutory requirements and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate records on housing management and asset systems.
• Support performance reporting and service improvement activity.

Skills and Experience

• Experience managing voids within a local authority or housing provider.
• Knowledge of housing repairs, void standards and property inspections.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring performance.
• Understanding of housing management processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and meet service timescales.
• Experience using housing management or asset systems.

We are delighted to be working with a highly respected architecture and building consultancy practice known for its innovative approach and commitment to creating people-focused, sustainable design solutions. On their behalf, we are seeking a skilled and motivated professional as a Building Surveyor MRICS to join their dynamic team and contribute to a diverse range of impactful projects.

Under the management of the Project Lead, manage the project, including the project team and effectively utilise their skills, plus your own, to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Maintain a clear vision, to ensure that the Client's Objectives are met whilst managing the project delivery.

Salary range - £60 - £65k depending on experience

Permanent

Key responsibilities

• Environmental, Health & Safety and BIM Management policies and procedures are always adhered to
• Take responsibility for managing the data security of your project(s)
• Provide a single point of contact for the Client and their Design Team
• Carefully develop the tasks assigned to you into working proposals. Where asked to, produce design options for review by your peers
• Develop it into a design or package of work in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Take receipt of the Client brief. Ensure the information is complete, or that AHR has adequate information to progress the design to an agreed level of development
• Develop the design. Incorporate the Client's objectives, including improvement opportunities flagged through Engagement or Review
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Under the supervision of the Project Lead, learn how to manage and coordinate the output of production information in line with a project programme

Skills and Experience

• Building Surveying degree (or similar) and membership with CIAT, RICS, or equivalent.
• Understanding of roles, responsibilities, and relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Experience with Newforma Project Centre managing email, creating, issuing and preserving record documents and sharing files
• Routine use of 'AHR Projects' to view AHR's roles, responsibilities, deliverables and programme.

• Intermediate knowledge of model authoring in Revit.

• Able to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly in verbal, written, and drawn formats, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Self-motivated, methodical, flexible, and able to manage time, priorities, and pressure while maintaining attention to detail.