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About us:- HES Catering Services&nbsp;are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job:- Kitchen Assistant at Parsonage Farm School The role has entry step Grade 1/2:- &nbsp;£7312.11 <ul>
<li>11.25 Hours per week, term time only, Plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays.</li> </ul> To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. To support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and to assume responsibility of the food service in the supervisor’s absence&nbsp; About you:- <ul>
<li>The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative</li> <li>The post holder has no direct staffing responsibilities&nbsp;</li> <li>The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Job &nbsp;Profile
</li> <li>Hours of work:-11.25&nbsp; hours per week&nbsp;</li> </ul> For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact &nbsp;Amanda Warren&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Friday 8^th &nbsp;August 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Kitchen Assistant Parsonage Farm School

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 &nbsp;£41,442 - £44,331 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 hours/ 30 hours&nbsp; Weeks per year: 52&nbsp; Application Deadline: 31/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC DBS: Enhanced &nbsp; Reference: 1775 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The London Borough of Waltham Forest is recruiting for a Early Help Practitioner based in Queens Road Family Hub. You will deliver integrated and comprehensive early intervention services to children and young people and their families with the aim of supporting them to achieve positive outcomes, increase their resilience and improve family functioning. You will manage a caseload of families, conducting in depth assessments to identify needs, utilise the Team Around the Family process to effectively action plan with the family and other professionals. You will ensure that families and or individuals are met with in according with Early Help standards to ensure that there is a timely review of the progress of the family. You will form and maintain good links with partners and coordinate services and, where applicable, source resources to aid the delivery of services to the families. This will include working with the Queens Road Family Hub. In the London Borough of Waltham Forest, we take equality and inclusion seriously and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and difference and is a true reflection of the diverse communities of Waltham Forest. We are committed to fostering an environment that empowers our workforce and gives them the freedom to bring their authentic self to work to provide excellent services to all. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_1775.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Knowledge of signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect, and understanding of child protection issues Experience of working with children and families with specific, multiple and complex needs Experience of child engagement, child's voice work, and ensuring they remain at the center of interventions Experience of family outreach work including home visiting Knowledge and understanding of families from a range of cultures and communities Ability to chair meetings such as the Team Around the Family (TAF) or professionals meetings Excellent interpersonal skills Experience of partnership working Good planning and organisational skills, Proven initiative and judgement to identify and resolve problems Good ICT skills - both standard Microsoft applications and specialist systems Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Terms and conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Havva Basto at <a href="mailto:Havva.basto@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Havva.basto@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Early Help Family Practitioner

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Technical Support Officer 
Interview date: TBC 
We are seeking a highly motivated talented individual to fill the role of Technical Support Officer within our dynamic Business Support Team. The Business Support Team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning Service. The team validates and registers all planning applications, processes Planning Appeals, plays a key role in the administration and monitoring of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and is responsible for leading our programme of process review, system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.
You could be starting out in your career or have established skills in providing the support within a Planning or other local authority department. Experience of validating and registering planning applications would be an advantage, but don’t worry if you don’t have any experience as we provide a full training package.
This is more than a job opportunity; it is your chance to play a significant role in the community and be an integral part of our borough’s development journey.
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Amanda Leonard, Planning Business Support Team Leader on 01372 474 427 or email <a href="mailto:aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">aleonard@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
About us 
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Flexibility: we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>
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Wellbeing: when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
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The package: not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>
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The closing date for applications is Monday, 13 October 2025 at 09:00. However, this date is given as a guide and is subject to change. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applicants has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Elmbridge Borough Council

Technical Support Officer

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Formed in 2010, the Audit Partnership provides assurance, consultancy, risk and counter fraud services to both Dartford Borough and Sevenoaks District Councils.
With your professional skills and experience (CIA/PIIA qualified or equivalent) you’ll support the Head of Internal Audit to deliver the service and the Audit plan. In addition to this, you’ll put your organisational and accuracy skills into practice by managing your own audits as well as mentoring and supervising the work of our Trainee Auditors.
Working across all sections of both councils, you’ll provide a high quality, customer-focused service to ensure that audits are high quality and conducted in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards. You’ll have the opportunity to provide value, insightful assurance and consultancy to a variety of areas as well as working on complex projects and investigations.
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to develop and take the next step in their Audit career.
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Jennifer Warrillow, Head of Internal Audit, on 01732 227053.
Do you want 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: 3rd August
Interviews: Week commencing 18th August

Senior Auditor

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Now is an exciting time to join our Complaints Team as we strengthen housing management and play a vital role in helping the council improve our resident experience and embed learning from feedback. This senior management role is key to helping us meet the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman and meeting the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator for Social Housing.&nbsp;The Complaints and ME manager, reports into the Head of Regulatory within the Strategy, Policy and Regulatory Assurance Division. Leading a team of officers and working with senior management, you will embed a resident- focussed culture and improve complaint handling acting as a champion for turning the insight from complaints into action. This role is also the lead contact with the Housing Ombudsman for the Housing Management service. You’ll be part of a team that lives the TOWER values—working Together, being Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respectful—while delivering fair, transparent, and accountable complaint resolutions. This is your opportunity to help shape a culture of learning and service improvement, aligned with our “Your Voice, Our Action” ethos. The application deadline is&nbsp;Sunday 27 July 2025; for further information, please contact the hiring manager&nbsp;<a href="mailto:darren.reynolds@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">darren.reynolds@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will be held week commencing the 4th August 2025.Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Complaint and ME Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Hertsmere Borough Council are recruiting for a Civil Enforcement Officer to join our existing team.
You will be required to patrol the streets and car parks and to carry out enforcement against illegally parked vehicles.&nbsp; You will also provide advice to members of the public and check that parking machines and equipment are in good working order.
The successful applicant will enjoy working outside and will be someone who can deal with members of the public in a helpful and diplomatic manner.&nbsp; You will need to use computerised equipment and personal safety equipment and gain an understanding of the legal requirements of the job.&nbsp; Applicants need to have a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.&nbsp; Full training will be given so previous experience in a similar role is not essential.
The post is offered on a full time permanent basis (36 hours per week). Your working week will include some Saturday, Sunday and early evening working. There will be an enhanced rate for Sunday working and some opportunities for overtime.
Benefits include:
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<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Free gym membership</li>
<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>
<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
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Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28th July 2025, 10am
Please note: this vacancy may close early depending on the volume of suitable applications received, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

Hertsmere Borough Council

Civil Enforcement Officer

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The Financial Hardship team provides impartial policy advice to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly on issues relating to poverty and financial insecurity in London. It also delivers a number of the Mayor’s programmes in support of London households on low incomes.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Roles in the Financial Hardship team cover a mix of policy and delivery-focused activity and involve regular close working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. We often act as subject matter experts on issues relating to financial hardship. We get involved in the full policy and delivery cycle – helping to answer the question of how the GLA or its partners should respond to a given issue and then leading or supporting the establishment of appropriate and effective interventions.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
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<li>Working with internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver programmes to support Londoners on low incomes</li>
<li>Writing briefings and consultation responses on behalf of the Mayor of London</li>
<li>Supporting the effective scrutiny and oversight of GLA activity by responding to London Assembly members’ questions and committee investigations</li>
<li>Maintaining an overview of developments in policy and legislation</li>
<li>Being responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in line with governance and finance processes</li>
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<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>Expert knowledge and experience of social policy, in particular within a London context.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A track record of successful project management, and delivering results on target and within budget.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and understanding of policy development processes within a complex political environment, including first rate analytical skills, and with an eye on how policy will be implemented in practice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the stakeholders and relationships that are key to the development and delivery of social policy in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Nick MacAndrews&nbsp;or Financial Hardship Team manager&nbsp;Dan Drillsma-Milgrom&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk</a>.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: w/c 15th September&nbsp;(may be subject to change)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
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<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
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If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.

Senior Policy and Project Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Procurement Manager
Fixed Term,&nbsp;Full Time
£46,388 to £54,573 per annum
Location:&nbsp;Chelmsford
Working Style:&nbsp;<a>Anywhere worker</a>
Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months.
Do you want to make a difference to real people and real lives? Do you want to be a part of helping to shape the future of our Procurement Service at Essex County Council (ECC)?
Did you know that ECC spends c£1.2Billion per annum on 3rd party commissioned services, making it the 2nd largest spending Authority in the UK? The Procurement Team at ECC are&nbsp;<a href="https://socialvalueportal.com/resources/case-study/social-value-in-action/nsvc22-essex-county-council/" target="_blank">award winning&nbsp;</a>and support the organisation to deliver services to 1.4million residents. We aim to lead the profession on exciting initiatives such as social value, climate action through procurement and how we use our size and scale to support our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/levelling-essex" target="_blank">Levelling up Agenda</a>.
This is an exciting role within the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), a shared procurement team that undertakes all procurement activity across a number of District and Borough Authorities. The Partnership currently supports 5 authorities, but this number and the team is growing. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a significant number and variety of procurement projects across these Authorities, taking a business partner role in supporting two EPP member authorities and helping set and develop procurement practice across the partnership.
Excellent stakeholder skills at all levels both internal and external are key as well as a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative and complete work to a high standard. Whilst being able to adapt to conflicting timeframes and challenging deadlines ensuring these with a positive and pro-active approach. A good understanding of procurement legislation and how it can be applied to achieve the partnership’s outcomes is essential.
You will be joining an established and supportive team of professionals, and this role would be ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual with leadership skills who is also able to develop others as well as themselves. This role would also line manage once established.
This is a great role in a vibrant and growing team. You’ll find an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued, and you have the opportunity to progress your career.
To learn more about the Procurement Service and careers in Procurement please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement" target="_blank">https://www.workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement</a>
To find out what a typical day as a Procurement Manager with ECC looks like, hear from one of our colleagues&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-mark-category-contract-manager" target="_blank">Mark&nbsp;</a>.
Accountabilities
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<li>Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives</li>
<li>Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of a wider variety of procurement projects to enhance levels of service and minimise costs. This requires working collaboratively with colleagues across each member council and externally, to ensure best practice can be achieved when implementing new ways of working.</li>
<li>Collaborate with and exert influence on Directors, Senior Managers and Members as to the commercial and financial viability of differing commercial options for specific projects within complex and often, contentious environments.</li>
<li>Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority’s interests.</li>
<li>Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with EPP and member authority policies.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market provision and explore opportunities to close those gaps.</li>
<li>Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.</li>
<li>Support the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as ‘best in class’. Ensure policies, procedures, documents and workflows are kept up-to-date and remain best in class.</li>
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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<li>Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS and or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.</li>
<li>Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements.</li>
<li>Significant public sector sourcing experience.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering continuous improvements in large, strategic arrangements with evidence of generating significant cost and service benefits.</li>
<li>Knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category / categories within their control and its impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties.</li>
<li>Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi million pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a political environment and skilled in understanding and responding to different perspectives.</li>
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To read more about the procurement service and the wider Corporate Services function of Essex County Council please follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services" target="_blank">https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services</a>
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As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025,&nbsp;Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkingforessex.com%2Froles%3Fsource%3Dworkingforessex.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Burrus2%40essex.gov.uk%7C2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638790046808311814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and&nbsp;care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Procurement Manager

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Harrow Council is hiring a Senior Social Worker for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on delivering high-quality social work servicesThe role will be a blend of leadership, management, and direct casework and will include the holding of a small complex caseload while assisting the team manager with the supervision and development of the team. The postholder will contribute to the management of the team’s budget through the effective quality assurance of support plans to ensure that services are delivered cost-effectively. Furthermore, they will contribute to the achievement of key performance management within the team and advise the team manager of any barriers impacting service delivery.<ul><li>Act as a Designated Senior Officer for safeguarding concerns and S.42 enquiries.</li><li>Ensure timely and robust responses to safeguarding issues, in line with policy, guidance, and legislation.</li><li>Screen safeguarding referrals, make decisions on case progression, authorise safeguarding plans, ensure agreed actions are undertaken and enter accurate case notes in line with required timescales.</li><li>Chair a range of safeguarding meetings.</li><li>Maintain high standards of practice across the team, with a focus on making safeguarding personal.</li><li>Support the Team Manager and Operations Manager in achieving key performance indicators.</li><li>Work collaboratively with council colleagues and partner agencies to meet person-centred outcomes within budgetary constraints.</li><li>Represent the local authority in key meetings, panels, and groups, ensuring follow-up on agreed actions.</li><li>Promote adult safeguarding policies and processes both internally and externally to partners.</li></ul> About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li> A social Worker qualification and hold qualifications, such as, CQSW, DipSW/HE, BA in social Worker or MA/MSC in Social Work.</li><li>You must be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Hold the Practice Educator qualification.</li><li>Educational attainment to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>A minimum of two years post qualification experience in a social work role.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19378&amp;hashed=-1155393427" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Senior Social Worker - Adults Safeguarding (12 months FTC)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Senior Social Worker to provide a high-quality and effective social work service. The role will be a blend of leadership, management, and direct casework and will include the holding of a small complex caseload while assisting the team manager with the supervision and development of the team. The postholder will contribute to the management of the team’s budget through the effective quality assurance of support plans to ensure that services are delivered cost-effectively. Furthermore, they will contribute to the achievement of key performance management within the team and advise the team manager of any barriers impacting service delivery.<ul><li>Act as a Designated Senior Officer for safeguarding concerns and S.42 enquiries.</li><li>Ensure timely and robust responses to safeguarding issues, in line with policy, guidance, and legislation.</li><li>Screen safeguarding referrals, make decisions on case progression, authorise safeguarding plans, ensure agreed actions are undertaken and enter accurate case notes in line with required timescales.</li><li>Chair a range of safeguarding meetings.</li><li>Maintain high standards of practice across the team, with a focus on making safeguarding personal.</li><li>Support the Team Manager and Operations Manager in achieving key performance indicators.</li><li>Work collaboratively with council colleagues and partner agencies to meet person-centred outcomes within budgetary constraints.</li><li>Represent the local authority in key meetings, panels, and groups, ensuring follow-up on agreed actions.</li><li>Promote adult safeguarding policies and processes both internally and externally to partners.</li></ul> About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li> A social Worker qualification and hold qualifications, such as, CQSW, DipSW/HE, BA in social Worker or MA/MSC in Social Work.</li><li>You must be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Hold the Practice Educator qualification.</li><li>Educational attainment to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>A minimum of two years post qualification experience in a social work role.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19378&amp;hashed=-1155393427" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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