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Are you looking for a new challenge where you can provide remarkable care and service?We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Staffordshire Adult Safeguarding Team (SAST) based within the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Staffordshire.&nbsp;Our team receive all adult safeguarding concerns that occur within Staffordshire and we have a responsibility for determining the next steps with the support from our partner agencies under Section 42 of the Care Act (2014). Those decisions that meet the Local Authority’s duties to make enquiries are then passed to relevant teams to complete further enquiries. Those decisions that do not reach Statutory threshold are effectively signposted to other agencies for support.Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul>
<li>Ensure adult safeguarding concerns are risk assessed, and a threshold decision made ensuring that the principles of the Care Act&nbsp;are followed</li>
<li>Effectively liaise with partner agencies, Adults and their representatives to ensure that information is gathered and shared appropriately, including initiating and leading on strategy discussions.</li>
<li>Contribute&nbsp;to the operational functioning of the team, for example the monitoring of demand and resource, identifying, contributing and striving to improve the quality of work produced.</li>
<li>Support the day-to-day management of a team of Safeguarding Assistants who carry out necessary research into concerns to assist the risk assessment of referrals.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate For this role you need to be a registered Social Worker or Nurse with:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance including The Care Act (2014) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005)</li>
<li>A good working&nbsp;knowledge of adult social care and the role of&nbsp;statutory and non-statutory partners across Staffordshire</li>
<li>A passion and commitment to working with other agencies to achieve the best&nbsp;possible outcome&nbsp;relating&nbsp;to adults with care and support needs who are at risk of abuse or neglect.</li>
<li>The ability to work autonomously as well as being an excellent team member.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A Passion and drive to improve safeguarding and social care outcomes for people we work with.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to prioritise your workload as well as being flexible to meet demands of a high-pressured service.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We offer learning and development opportunities as well as regular supervision in a very supportive and friendly environment.&nbsp;There are 3 x full time posts available, however a Job Share will be considered for the right candidates.You will be required to have some office presence working closely with partners but will also have an element of home working.Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July.For an informal discussion about the role, please feel free to contact Sarah Braithwaite Safeguarding Team Leader on 01785 278835 or Craig Cassells Safeguarding Practice Lead 01785 89521 or Kate Barnbrook- Practice Lead on 01785 895153.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We also&nbsp;have&nbsp;a career progression framework&nbsp;in place to support you which also includes:<ul>
<li>Practice Educator Programme</li>
<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programme.</li>
</ul>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.You can find out more about working her and our social worker career pathways <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">here.</a>You'll be based in the Cannock Assessment and Staying Together team. &nbsp;Main Responsibilities As an advanced social worker you wlll:<ul>
<li>be supporting children and young people subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, including those within the PLO and court arena</li>
<li>be supporting families facing challenging situations, and managing complex issues.</li>
<li>offer&nbsp;informal and formal mentoring to less experienced social workers, and use&nbsp;your practice wisdom to champion specific areas of practice.</li>
<li>work within the framework of legislation, agreed council policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of children, young people and their families, to improve their well-being, and promote their independence</li>
<li>as part of your development, may have the opportunity to co-locate alongside the family practitioner lead in the family help teams. &nbsp;To oversee the statutory child in need practice.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>a social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered</li>
<li>post qualifying experience in social work</li>
<li>knowledge of legislation and guidance underpinning delivery of children’s social care e.g. Children's Act, Working Together, Adoption Act, Every Child Matters</li>
<li>full UK Driving Licence</li>
<li>knowledge and skills in supporting assessment and formulating plans for children and young people</li>
<li>experience in mentoring</li>
<li>demonstrated ability in improving outcomes for children and young people</li>
<li>examples of creative social work practice to keep children and young people within their families where safe to do so.</li>
</ul>Interviews will aim to take place during the week commencing 4th August 2025.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sally Maynard, Team Manager on <a href="mailto:sally.maynard@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.maynard</a><a href="mailto:oluwemimo.kolawole@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Rebecca Williamson on <a href="mailto:rebecca.williamson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.williamson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Do you want to play a key role in making sure our school buildings and land remain fit for purpose for 21st century education and learning, and ensure we are meeting our statutory obligations?Our Schools Strategic Property Team develops and delivers property strategy and asset management plans to support our education property provision.You’ll be responsible for the development, briefing and delivery of new schools, school expansions and school maintenance projects across a range of schools across Staffordshire.Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>take the lead in working with/influencing Schools and Academies in Asset Management and Planning.</li>
<li>work with service areas and other stakeholders to define project outcomes and scope, develop detailed project briefs for option appraisal, commission our professional procurement partners, monitor project programmes and budgets, and ensure deadlines are met.</li>
<li>play a lead role in project development considering the many regulations and consultees including Planning, S77, Highways, Sport England, DfE Building Bulletins.</li>
<li>provide advice and assistance to schools/academies regarding asset management and planning, service and testing, and statutory requirements and guidance.</li>
<li>work with the Schools Programme Delivery Manger to develop the Schools Capital Programme and its Statement of Priorities, for each financial year.</li>
<li>develop, prioritise, commission and deliver school maintenance projects.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have<ul>
<li>a relevant professional degree or equivalent level qualification or experience.</li>
<li>experience in briefing and commissioning projects that understand the needs of schools and matters such as building bulletins, s77, planning, highways.</li>
<li>knowledge of relevant legislation, national performance standards and statutory requirements as they relate to a school building project. Including the detailed requirements of the planning process, RIBA stages, school premises regulations and the Department of Education(DfE) building bulletin guidance.</li>
<li>experience of discharging client responsibilities as duty holder in discharging The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).</li>
<li>an Understanding of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) forms of contract.</li>
<li>an awareness of local authority governance and financial regulations.</li>
<li>skilled in using Microsoft software including Share Point.</li>
</ul>Interviews will take place Wed 30th and Thurs 31 July 2025.&nbsp;If you are unsure if your skills or experience are suitable, please contact Jason Wilkinson, Head of School Assets and Strategy at <a href="mailto:Jason.wilkinson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jason.wilkinson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Our Waste Management Team are seeking an experienced and passionate waste management professional to support the delivery of its waste disposal contracts.We operate as the Waste Disposal Authority in a two-tier local authority structure, providing treatment and disposal solutions for up to half a million tonnes of waste per year. This role will be responsible for the monitoring of the authority’s Waste Disposal services into our contracted Energy Recovery Facilities; Food Waste contracts, along with several other contracts.Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>ensure the required services are delivered to the expected high standard,</li>
<li>monitor&nbsp;contract performance to ensure value for money,</li>
<li>conduct site audits&nbsp;</li>
<li>delivering service improvements as applicable</li>
<li>act as the primary point of contact for relevant Partner Authorities, supporting with day-to-day operational issues.</li>
</ul>Whilst the core function of the role is to maintain operational service delivery, reporting to the Team Manager – Waste Contracts, you will also assist with the procurement of replacement contracts as required and support the Head of Service – Waste Management in delivering our waste strategy.The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>Previous waste management experience and demonstrable knowledge of contract monitoring.</li>
<li>Good numerical skills and be comfortable assessing and interpreting data and reports provided by contractors, Waste Collection Authorities and partner organisations.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, able to build up good working relationships with partners and other stakeholders and be comfortable presenting information to different audiences.</li>
</ul>For more information about this role, contact Matthew Lowe via <a href="mailto:matthew.lowe1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.lowe1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28 July, with interviews to take place week commencing 11 AugustOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide their progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, feel challenged and appreciated for what they do and to make a positive difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Completing all aspects of moderately complex childcare casework and representing the client department at all case related meetings and appropriate court hearings with limited supervision</li>
<li>Conduct advocacy in court in childcare matters</li>
<li>Supporting the wider Legal Services Unit with casework, with required training and supervision</li>
<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording in order to maintain professional standards</li>
<li>To undertake in-service training as required by the training plan and to facilitate in-service training of staff members/client department</li>
<li>To handle confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:<ul>
<li>A comprehensive understanding of childcare law</li>
<li>An in-depth understanding of the work done by this public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential</li>
<li>An ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures</li>
<li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity</li>
</ul>Interview Date: 1 August 2025If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat please contact Robin Longhurst, Team Senior Solicitor on 01785 276304 or at <a href="mailto:sam.gibson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">robin.longhurst@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Help Staffordshire achieve our ambition of good health and wellbeing for all.&nbsp;We’ve got a vision at Staffordshire – we want our county to be an innovative, ambitious and sustainable county, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy.&nbsp;About Us: You'll be working in the Public Health Team within the Health and Care Directorate focusing on embedding a culture of research. Our team provides oversight and delivery of the county’s public health responsibilities.&nbsp;We provide specialist input, technical expertise, and leadership for a range of programme areas, working ‘upstream’ to prevent ill health and enable good health and wellbeing. Our focus is on reducing health inequities and achieving the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all of Staffordshire’s residents. &nbsp;This is available as a full-time role but we are happy to consider part-time applications. &nbsp;please make it clear in your application if you would like to be considered for part-time working.This role is fixed term for 2 years.Main Responsibilities This is an opportunity to be part of our exciting programmes of work. You will be working to reduce health inequalities across Staffordshire by embedding a culture of research, to ensure local decision-making on public health and the wider determinants of health is grounded in robust evidence. &nbsp;To achieve this, you will:<ul>
<li>work with colleagues to foster the development and integration of equity-sensitive research skills, processes, capacity, and infrastructure throughout the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>build collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the County Council, local stakeholders and wider academic networks, to promote the use of equity-sensitive research. &nbsp;</li>
<li>use your experience of working in an academic setting to connect into existing regional and national research and academic networks to foster collaborative opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>provide guidance and support for colleagues looking to evaluate their work and engage in research, through networking and sharing of knowledge and best practice. &nbsp;</li>
<li>lead on the identification of external funding sources to take forward research activities within the county council, and take a lead role in applying for funding.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:&nbsp;<ul>
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Academic research experience and networks - Substantial experience of working within an academic research setting. You’ll have a solid understanding and experience of the practicalities of research, including publishing, ethical review, grant applications etc.</li>
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Strategic thinker – You need to be able to work at a strategic level whilst also using your strong project management skills to refine and deliver objectives. </li>
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Passionate - You will be passionate about improving public health and reducing health inequalities and be committed to community engagement and coproduction.</li>
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Committed&nbsp;- You will also be able to work effectively as part of the team to deliver our objectives and outcomes, with a high level of personal drive and integrity, and committed to proactively solving problems and developing innovative solutions to improve outcomes.</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held on 28 July 2025.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements?&nbsp;We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Nicola Dennis, Acting Consultant in Public Health, at <a href="mailto:Nicola.Dennis@Staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nicola.Dennis@Staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  &nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Are you interested in a full time Technical Support Officer role in Road Adoptions we currently have? We are a busy service, dealing with various enquiries, Highway applications, highway improvement schemes and flood risk management projects.Staffordshire County Council is looking to recruit a Technical Support Officer to work on the client side helping to deliver the Council’s strategic outcomes.You will work in the Technical Support Team, primarily providing a variety of admin and technical support to the Road Adoptions team, within Sustainable DevelopmentMain Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul>
<li>Manage Financial and Administrative Processes: Handle financial and administrative tasks related to new developments affecting public highways, including planning applications and developer payments.</li>
<li>Administer Legal Agreements: Oversee the Advanced Payments Code and Section 38 Agreements from initiation to adoption, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and securing necessary audits and maintenance sums.</li>
<li>Coordinate Planning and Works Submissions: Process and record planning applications and works packs, ensuring accurate distribution and commissioning to service providers.</li>
<li>Liaise with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with Legal Services, Local Planning Authorities, Finance, and internal officers to manage Section Agreements and ensure obligations are met.</li>
<li>Provide Technical and Clerical Support: Support professional staff with clerical and technical tasks, maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, and contribute to the development of efficient working methods.</li>
<li>Ensure Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations, uphold equality policies, and commit to ongoing professional development and training.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We would love to hear from you if you have:<ul>
<li>Ability to deliver to deadlines</li>
<li>Experience in participating in multi-disciplinary teams</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to read and understand maps, OS sheets and scheme plans</li>
<li>Strong experience of Word and Excel</li>
<li>Good communication skills</li>
<li>Confidence to work with people at all levels.</li>
</ul>Interview Date will be 19 and 20 August 2025Don't feel you meet all the requirements, we value transferable skills, experiences and qualifications, so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact;For more information about the role please Contact: <a href="mailto:sharon.daniels@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.daniels@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or <a href="mailto:ann.raba@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ann.raba@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Revenues Development Officer

Grade G: £31,586 - £35,235 per annum (pay award pending)

Post Number: RF589

Permanent - 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
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<li>Casual Car User Allowance </li>
<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership</li>
<li>26 days holiday and 31 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Cycle Scheme</li>
<li>Free Car Parking</li>
</ul>

Cannock Chase District Council and Stafford Borough Council are committed to achieving excellence in the administration, billing and recovery of Council Tax from their shared Revenues Service.
The following opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to join our service. Whilst the successful candidate will be based primarily in Cannock, you may be required on occasion to work at sites across the Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough areas.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of processes and systems within the Revenues department, to ensure that the best use is made of the technologies available.
The post holder will assist with the day to day supervision of a team dealing with Council Tax administration, billing and recovery across the whole of the administrative area of Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council and must have experience in a Local Authority Revenues Service.
The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of Council Tax legislation, be able to make clear decisions in difficult cases and have the ability to effectively communicate the complex and frequently changing legislation.
The post holder will be required to perform the duties of the Senior Revenues Officer as required and to deputise for the Principal Revenues Officer in his/her absence.
Holding an IRRV Technician qualification would be desirable.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href="https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login" target="_blank">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href="mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number RF589.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 20th July 2025.
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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Fleet Operations Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role where you’ll help ensure the smooth running of our workshop operations and play a central part in maintaining the safety, compliance, and efficiency of our fleet services.County Fleetcare is a vital trading service within the Council, responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the Council’s fleet. Supporting a wide range of services—from Highways and Libraries to Countryside Management—County Fleetcare also serves external public sector clients, including schools, academies, and other local authorities. Operating from a dedicated premises in Stafford, the service plays a key role in keeping essential services moving across the county.Main Responsibilities As Fleet Operations Manager you will:<ul>
<li>Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring high standards of service delivery and vehicle maintenance.</li>
<li>Lead on Health &amp; Safety compliance across all Fleetcare operations.</li>
<li>Act as Deputy to the Fleet and Engineering Manager, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.</li>
<li>Manage the Council’s operator’s licence, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Take responsibility for premises management, including facilities, equipment, and site safety.</li>
<li>Oversee the MOT testing centre and ensure it operates in line with DVSA standards.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of business objectives and continuous improvement across the service.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We’re looking for you to be a confident and capable leader with a strong background in fleet maintenance operations and a commitment to safety and service excellence.&nbsp;You will also have:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in managing workshop or fleet operations, ideally within a public sector or service-based environment.</li>
<li>A thorough understanding of Health &amp; Safety legislation and best practices.</li>
<li>Experience managing an operator’s licence and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>A proactive, hands-on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” Interviews will be held week commencing 28 July 2025.This is a permanent, full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday with consideration for flexible working. The role is based at County Fleetcare in Stafford.&nbsp;For further information regarding this role please contact Robert Page, Fleet &amp; Engineering Manager at <a href="mailto:Robert.Page@Staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Page@Staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential?Our Elective Home Education (EHE) Team, specialises in working with parents who chose to electively home educate their children andprovides the following services:<ul>
<li>Support to parents in providing suitable education for their children</li>
<li>A statutory function of the local authority in identifying children without a suitable education</li>
<li>Information, advice and guidance to other agencies on EHE</li>
</ul>You'll be working with families in the Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands districts and &nbsp;you will hold responsibility for a number of children.This post is fixed term until the end of August 2026.Main Responsibilities You'll be:<ul>
<li>ensuring parents are providing a suitable education for their children, and offering support information, advice and guidance were appropriate.</li>
<li>developing, facilitating and organising family and professionals’ meetings, events and groups to ensure home education is delivered in line with statutory services and is both efficient and effective.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have&nbsp;<ul>
<li>NVQ 3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent</li>
<li>experience of enabling parents and children to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available</li>
<li>Experience of working with parents and children in an education setting</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Neil Dutton (EHE Lead) - (01827) 782063; &nbsp;<a href="mailto:neil.dutton@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">neil.dutton@staffordshire.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>Interviews will be held Thursday 17th or Friday 18th July.&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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