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We are recruiting for a Bereavement Services Officer to assist with the day-to-day operation and provision of the service including, Cremation and Burial paperwork, leased memorials, filing, typing; to provide cover for sickness and leave: to assist with reception duties and to provide support to the Cremation Technicians, which could include training to carry out cremations. You will undertake burial and cremation administration. This will include entering of information into bespoke databases, working with mapping software and undertaking searches of registers. To research and prepare letters, e-mails etc. relating to grave ownership, memorials and permits.To assist with the administration of memorials, including the giving of advice to members of the public and other visitors; selling and ordering; checking and auditing; cash handling.Applicants will undertake witness strews and chapel duties which will include the operation of music equipment and curtains, ushering mourners, occasional cleaning, liaising with funeral directors and families and taking some small services in the grounds. Ensure compliance with all current legal, environmental and health and safety regulations as it relates to the level of the post.There could be a requirement for outdoor working in the Crematorium and Cemeteries, with this taking place in all weathers.Due to the nature of this position, applicants need to be comfortable with the fact that they will be dealing with the cremated remains of the deceased and will be in close proximity to coffins and crematory equipment.This above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks will be given in line with the needs of the service.Previous applicants need not to re-apply. Essential qualificationsGood general level of education with GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English with a natural empathy towards the situation in which they will be working.The need to “think on your feet” and deal with problems quickly, quietly and effectively is essential.Desirable qualifications An administration / Customer Service qualification to NVQ 3 or similar would be an advantage.Experience of working within the Bereavement Industry would be an advantageIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Tom Moore on 01634 337744Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Bereavement Services are seeking a Bereavement Services Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Bereavement Services Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Children and Young People with Disabilities Team and Children’s Occupational Therapy Team, working closely with our Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) to drive forward the SEND Improvement Plan.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting services that improve outcomes for children and families. You will provide high-quality administrative and business support, ensuring that processes run smoothly and that our teams can focus on delivering exceptional care.<h4> </h4><h4>What you will do:</h4><ul><li>Work collaboratively with social work and occupational therapy teams to support the delivery of the SEND Improvement Plan.</li><li>Provide efficient administrative support, including managing data, coordinating meetings and presentations</li><li>Assist the Designated Social Care Officer in implementing improvements and tracking progress against key priorities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and maintain accurate records to support service performance.</li></ul><h4>What we’re looking for:</h4><ul><li>Strong organisational and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Experience in business support or administration within a social care or education setting (desirable).</li><li>A commitment to improving services for children and young people with disabilities.</li></ul><h4>Why join us?</h4>You’ll be part of a dedicated team working to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. <h4> </h4><h4>In return we will offer you </h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.The First Response team are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li><li>Please note, this post requires work on only a Thursday and Friday each week.</li></ul><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Business Support Officer- Children and Young People Disability Team

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The Dartford &amp; Sevenoaks Audit Partnership are looking for someone who is interested in a varied role and really adding value to the team. If you are detail oriented, well organised and proactive in your approach, we would love to hear from you.
Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will undertake a mix of administrative tasks, running data analytic programmes and supporting the Head of Internal Audit in maintaining the operational risk management frameworks.&nbsp; We do not need you to be proficient in data analytics and/or risk management as we will support your development so we do need someone who is keen and eager to learn. The role is employed by Dartford Borough Council and you will benefit from also working at Sevenoaks District Council offices as well, it is therefore important you are able to travel to both sites.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
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<li>5 GCSEs grade C and equivalent or above (to include English &amp; Maths)</li>
<li>IT literate</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
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Please contact Jen Warrillow (<a href="mailto:Jennifer.Warrillow@dartford.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jennifer.Warrillow@dartford.gov.uk</a>) if you would like to find out more about the role.
Interviews will be held week commencing 26 January 2026.

Dartford Borough Council

Audit Support Officer

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Licensing Office Assistant (2 required)
Salary Band B £26,717 - £27,983 (will be pro-rata to 22hours per week)
Part Time – 22hours a week over 3 days&nbsp;
A generous annual leave allowance of 24 days (plus an additional 5 days depending on Continuous Local Government Service).
Sevenoaks District Council’s Licensing Partnership is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to work in the Central Admin Team, which is responsible for processing applications on behalf of four Licensing Authorities and providing general guidance to our customers, Officers and Members.
We are looking to appoint two part-time, permanent Licensing Office Assistants, who will form part of our Customer Focus Team, undertaking the roles listed below; knowledge of licensing or use of (Idox) Uniform Database is not essential but beneficial.
The Role
The main duties will include covering the office and responding to visitors in reception, handling our Licensing Inbox and allocating work and responding to general enquiries and answering phones.
Due to the various licensing regimes and the individual Policies for each Partner Authority, there is a lot of information to absorb. Members of the Licensing Admin Team are expected to process high volumes of work, in a demanding workplace environment.
The successful candidates should have the ability to learn and retain information quickly, be an excellent communicator and someone willing to bring fresh ideas to performance improvement. 
Why work with us?
We’re proud to be a high-performing local authority that values innovation, collaboration and people-first service. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about its work and is committed to learning, development, and continuous improvement. You’ll be supported to make decisions, take initiative, and grow your career in housing.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering services that matter. Every day is different, and the impact you’ll have on people’s quality of life is immediate and rewarding.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Interested in the role and want to know more?
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Michael Moss, Licensing Partnership Manager at <a href="mailto:michael.moss@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.moss@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> (who will be happy to discuss the role once contact details are supplied).
Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing Date: 9th January 2026
Interview Date: 15th&nbsp; January 2026

Licensing Office Assistant (Part-Time)

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Do you possess excellent communication skills, could work as part of a dedicated hardworking team and are flexible and enthusiastic? Would part time flexible working suit your work life balance?
We are looking to recruit an Administration Officer who will work as part of our Environmental Health team based at the Dartford Civic Centre offices.
As an Administration Officer, you will be part of a friendly team that makes a difference in protecting the public’s health and safety. Amongst other things, our team is responsible for food hygiene inspections, health and safety at work, stray dogs, pest control, noise complaints and air quality monitoring. Reporting directly to the Technical Administrator, the post holder will support them in the administration duties for the team.
Duties will include dealing with customers both face to face and over the phone, monitoring the team’s email, taking electronic payments, maintaining stock of resources, ordering equipment, financial administration, updating our databases and other general housekeeping duties.
We are looking for someone with the following skills:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understands the importance of good customer service
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proactive and able to think on your feet
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Team player
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good personal time management
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Positive and clear communication
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attention to detail
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Problem solving
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good keyboard skills and the ability to learn new data systems
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible and enthusiastic approach
There are 37 hours a week available for this post for the successful candidate. There is also an opportunity for some homeworking as part of our Hybrid Working Policy.
If this sounds like the job for you, please apply.
Read about Dartford Borough Council’s Employee Benefits:
<a href="https://www.dartford.gov.uk/jobs-careers/job-vacancies-council#Benefits" target="_blank">https://www.dartford.gov.uk/jobs-careers/job-vacancies-council#Benefits</a>

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