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Are you a master of Excel with a passion for transforming complex data into meaningful insights? If you enjoy building spreadsheets and creating tools and processes that make information easier to understand, we’d love to hear from you.Our School Organisation team is responsible for the County Council’s statutory duty to ensure that we have enough school places for children in Staffordshire now and in the future, in an ever-changing education landscape.&nbsp;We are a centrally placed team based in Stafford in the County Council offices at Staffordshire Place 1.&nbsp;Our <a href="https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Schoolsandcolleges/PlanningSchoolPlaces/home.aspx" target="_blank">website&nbsp;</a>also provides information about what we do.We're looking for a School Sufficiency Data Officer which is a key role in the team, using data to ensure every child has access to the right school, in the right place, at the right time.This is more than just spreadsheets - it's about turning numbers into decisions that matter. Main Responsibilities Our team forecasts the number of school places that are required over the short, medium and long term, based on demographic data and information and ensure those places are delivered, by securing funding and obtaining approval for the additional school places. We do not get involved in placing children in schools (our Admissions Team is responsible for undertaking this).What you’ll be doing day-to-day:<ul>
<li>Developing and maintaining systems to collect, store, and analyse data accurately and efficiently</li>
<li>Creating clear, accessible reports and dashboards to support decision-making for planning of new school places</li>
<li>Using Excel and other tools to manage and visualise large datasets</li>
<li>Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure data is used effectively</li>
<li>Preparing and submitting key data returns</li>
</ul>Plus you will also contribute to team projects and helping to improve processes and methodologies.The Ideal Candidate We’re looking for someone who is:<ul>
<li>Highly skilled in spreadsheet development (think pivot tables, advanced formulas, dashboards and data visualisation)</li>
<li>Experienced in handling multiple, large and complex datasets with ease</li>
<li>Capable of implementing processes and systems to ensure data validation, accuracy and quality</li>
<li>Has a sharp analytical mind and a creative approach to problem-solving</li>
</ul>We recognise that you may not have experience in School Place Planning within a Local Government Authority and therefore don’t feel you meet all the requirements. However we value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so if you have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management please consider applying anyway.When applying for this role please ensure that you evidence your transferable skills to the criteria on the person specification.For an informal chat about the role please email Tracey Kellner, Deputy Head of School Organisation at: <a href="mailto:tracey.kellner@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracey.kellner@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Closing date: 14th July 2025Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 4th August 2025.&nbsp;Candidates will be invited to interview at least 1 week prior to the interview date.&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 ensuring the safety and maintenance of our highways?&nbsp;Join our dedicated Highway Inspection team and play a crucial role in keeping our roads safe for all users!Our Highway Inspection team is committed to maintaining the highway through thorough inspections and defect identification, in line with the Highways Act 1980. By fulfilling our duty, we ensure the safety of highway users and deliver exceptional service to our stakeholders.Main Responsibilities Working closely with the Inspection Manager, other Highway Inspectors, and teams across the authority, you’ll ensure we deliver top-notch service in accordance with our policies and procedures. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the safety and quality of our highways.As a Highway Inspector, you will:<ul>
<li>Conduct driven, walked, or cycled inspections.</li>
<li>Receive, prioritise, investigate, and respond to service-related queries, including enforcement actions.</li>
<li>Represent the council in claims against the authority, including court appearances.</li>
<li>Manage your workload to complete inspections and enquiries within set timescales.</li>
</ul>One inspector position will be primarily based at the Stone depot, and the other at the Leek depot.&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate What you’ll have:<ul>
<li>Possess&nbsp;excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Can handle a range of issues and conflicting demands while adhering to legislation.</li>
<li>Deliver&nbsp;to tight deadlines and remains calm under pressure.</li>
<li>Hold&nbsp;or willing to train for relevant accreditation (Highway Safety Inspectors Training, NRSWA Supervisors card, LANTRA 12D).</li>
<li>Has experience in highway maintenance and safety inspections.</li>
<li>Is proficient in Microsoft Office and safety inspection systems like CONFIRM.</li>
<li>Full clean UK driving licence.</li>
</ul>For an informal chat about this role, contact Heather Klimczak via email at <a href="mailto:heather.klimczak@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Heather.Klimczak@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held, week commencing 21 July 2025.The recruitment&nbsp;for this position is ongoing and so we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.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 looking for a rewarding career in social care?&nbsp;The Adult Social Care Transitions Team (14-25) provides social care assessment, case management and safeguarding support across Staffordshire working alongside young people living in Staffordshire living with disabilities and additional needs including neurodiversity and poor mental health. The team includes workers linking in with SEND and educations provisions to support transitions, Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners with a focus on supporting young people, their families and the people that are important to them as well professionals that are supporting them. this includes Children’s Social Workers, SEND workers, education and health professionals. &nbsp;The focus of the team is to support young people to experience a successful transition into adult social care helping to prevent the cliff edge for those young people.&nbsp;This team is a great team who are determined to ensure the best transition for those they support. The Senior Social Worker role is imperative in supporting the work force, in ensuring their practice is strength based.&nbsp;This role is based within Staffordshire place 1 (Stafford town centre), and it is important to ensure you are in the office at least twice a week. The rest of the time home working can be accessed as needed.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul>
<li>Provide advice and guidance to practitioners, to ensure the best service delivered to those they are working with</li>
<li>Carry out quality assure assessments and provide strength based feedback</li>
<li>Directly provide professional supervision to around 8 staff members.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support on a rota for duty manager to support the duty function that sits within the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hold a small and complex caseload, this can be a keyworker or joint work with practitioners on the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support and work through court work as needed.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide quality circles to ensure practice within the team is continuing the best practice.</li>
<li>Chair complex MDT's or best interests meetings.</li>
<li>Understand the importance of ensuring we maintain our Key performance Indicators</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>
<li>Be an experienced social worker who has managed complex work</li>
<li>Demonstrate post qualification learning&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have a understanding and experience of Deprivation of liberty safeguards</li>
<li>Have relevant training and experience around safeguarding&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have experience of working with transitions and support those moving from childhood to adulthood</li>
<li>Be experienced in supporting and providing supervision to practitioners</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held during the week starting 21 July 2025, these interviews will be in person.Don’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 Tom Scott, Team Manager, <a href="mailto:tom.scott3@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tom.scott3@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>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 are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.This role is a hybrid, meaning you will be&nbsp;is able to utilise flexible and mobile working. However&nbsp;many services and customers span across the County and therefore you may be required to work at any location in Staffordshire.You will be based in Tamworth in the Children in Care team.Main Responsibilities As an Advanced Social Worker in the Children in Care team you’ll :<ul>
<li>be key in the support and coaching you’ll help us to provide to our Social Workers.</li>
<li>encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</li>
<li>Manage a complex allocation of children</li>
<li>Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to Children in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li>
<li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>
<li>Ensure the team work towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li>
<li>Mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers</li>
<li>Be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team.</li>
<li>Provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li>
<li>Lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll be a:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with&nbsp;post qualifying experience</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle&nbsp;</li>
</ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Heather Kliner at &nbsp;<a href="mailto:heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place week commencing w/c 28 July 2025Our 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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We have an exciting opportunity for two highly motivated individuals to join our Internal Audit Team in the senior position of Auditor. You would support the service in the delivery of a comprehensive and varied range of internal audit services on behalf of the Council and our external clients, undertaking complex reviews and providing advice across all levels of the organisation.The Internal Audit Service is the key player in influencing and informing the decision-making process on the control environment of the County Council and its partner organisations to provide a primary source of assurance on strategic and operational objectives to ensure organisational outcomes are achieved.We offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid working to support a good work life balance and needs of the service.Main Responsibilities As a senior member of the team you will be reporting directly to an Audit Manager, you will be responsible primarily for carrying out a range of complex systems based audits across the Council and project support work within agreed timescales and to quality standards.&nbsp;Your role would also include&nbsp;<ul>
<li>working with stakeholders across the Council and Partner Organisations, including Members, Directors and Senior Management</li>
<li>undertaking the supervision and support of other team members</li>
<li>support both counter-fraud and special investigations work under the direction of the Counter Fraud Audit Manager.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job Description attached for a full description of the key accountabilities for this role.The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have risk-based audit and advisory experience together with a proven ability to deliver a planned programme of work. We want you to be attuned to the challenges of emerging risks, technologies and innovation and at the same time have the ability to assist in safeguarding processes and assets as management pursues new methods of creating and delivering value across Staffordshire County Council’s business operations.&nbsp;We are looking for you to demonstrate the following attributes;<ul>
<li>Be CCAB qualified (preferably CIPFA), or CMIIA qualified;</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey detailed information to individuals at all levels of the organisation:</li>
<li>An eye for detail and a strong attention to accuracy;</li>
<li>Need to possess a thorough and logical approach and be comfortable working on&nbsp;own initiative to meet critical deadlines;</li>
<li>Proven relevant experience in a previous audit environment, providing impactful assurance and advisory services; and</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate risks and issues that could affect the organisation’s ability to reach its goals.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held week commencing 21 July 2025.&nbsp;For any further information or if you have any questions, please contact Susan Bluck at <a href="mailto:susan.bluck@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">susan.bluck@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Deborah Harris @ <a href="mailto:deborah.harris@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.harris@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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We're closely connected to what we do: we’re here to work with our communities and to make a difference.&nbsp;We’re exploring new ways of working with adults with a learning disability and/or autism and it's allowed us to create some exciting new opportunities for our staff including increasing access to post-registration training and our unique Social Work Learning Academy.&nbsp;We're proud of the work that we do and when you join our team, you'll be enabling the people we support to live their best life.&nbsp;This is a hugely diverse social work role. No one day is the same! You’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment and joy, and your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.&nbsp;Our current vacancies are located within:Neurodiversity Team- based in Stafford or East StaffordshireAdult Learning Disability South- based in South Staffordshire and East Staffordshire.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities As a Social Worker in this team, you’ll:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Have a passion for supporting adults to achieve their full potential and want to gain further experience in improving outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have the chance to support adults from the very start of their journey, reviewing their goals and ambitions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Continue to promote independence and opportunities, ensuring that these have positive outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Undertake assessments, support planning, review and case management to support adults with a learning disability and/or autism ensuring that they, their families/carers and the people important to them are supported to live the life that they want to live.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate It goes without saying, you will need a professional social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS) or other social work qualification certified by Social Work England.You’ll be:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Motivated by the purpose of your role – to help and support others. &nbsp;</li>
<li>A real team player, you’ll be able to flex to the needs of the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A proven track record of a person centred, and asset focused outlook and you’ll have high professional standards.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;What you’ll get from us&nbsp;You’ll receive professional supervision and be working in a team of high performing, dedicated and most importantly - friendly colleagues.&nbsp;In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level within an exciting, progressive and diverse service.If you require any further information about this role, please contact Rebecca Whiteman, Service Lead: <a href="mailto:rebecca.whiteman@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.whiteman@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:rebecca.whiteman@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 28 July&nbsp;2025*Sometimes we can get a lot of applications for our vacancies so please don't wait to apply as we may need to close the advert early*Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;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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The Education Commissioning Team are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to take on the role of Commissioning Support Officer. &nbsp;You will join a friendly, hardworking and committed team&nbsp;within the Children and Families Directorate. Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>provide support to the whole Education Commissioning team on a range of commissioning activities covering education, special educational needs and disabilities, and alternative provision.</li>
<li>oversee the use of AV1 Robots, as an education tool, managing the allocation of AV1 Robots, monitoring usage and supporting internal staff and schools with information on AV1's.</li>
<li>provide administrative and analytical support and support the administrative processes involved in the alternative provision dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for children accessing alternative provision including:&nbsp;<ul><li>
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<li>monitor attendance of children and young people on alternative provision.</li>
<li>develop and analyse surveys</li>
<li>complete data entry and processing data&nbsp;<ul><li>carry out the day-to-day administration of the Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). &nbsp;</li></ul>
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</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll need:<ul>
<li>NVQ III in Business Administration (or equivalent) or previous experience in business administration.</li>
<li>ICT skills including a working knowledge&nbsp;of Excel, data collection and analysis techniques</li>
<li>organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.</li>
<li>to enjoy working with a range of different practitioners and most importantly want to help improve outcomes for children and young people.</li>
</ul>Don’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 Carolyn Knight -<a href="mailto:%20carolyn.knight@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">&nbsp;carolyn.knight@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held w/c 28th 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;

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County Fleetcare are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance &amp; Administration Manager to lead our financial operations and administrative functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a service that supports both the Council and the wider community.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 Finance &amp; Administration Manager you will: 
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<li>Lead and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li>
<li>Oversee administrative processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</li>
<li>Work closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies.</li>
<li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of high-quality services to internal departments and external clients.</li>
<li>Lead procurement activities, including contract negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring value for money in all purchasing decisions.</li>
<li>Oversee the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency.</li>
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The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to bring your financial expertise and strong leadership skills, as well as:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in financial management, preferably within a public sector or service-based environment.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA).</li>
<li>Experience managing contracts and supporting administrative functions.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held weeks commencing 21st 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;Prior experience in fleet or transport operations is not required, as we will provide comprehensive training to help you master the subject area. We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Robert Page, Fleet &amp; Engineering Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Robert.Page@Staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Page@Staffordshire.gov.uk</a>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;

Finance & Administration Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the permanent role of Team Manager in the Children’s Disability Team. This post is based in Newcastle, covering the Newcastle and Moorlands Districts.&nbsp;There are four Children’s Disability teams across the County, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.&nbsp;These are small teams of highly dedicated Social Workers that support children and families to reach the best outcomes in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full. We also are supported by a team of skilled Family Practitioners who assist in facilitating behaviour management work and undertaking direct workFlexible working is an option and also hybrid working is in place.&nbsp; Main Responsibilities You will be:<ul>
<li>leading a team of practitioners and manage the day to day practice and the safe allocation of work.</li>
<li>leading on the delivery of the statutory responsibilities relating to children’s safeguarding under the relevant legislation.</li>
<li>providing the highest level of professional leadership, motivation and direction to a team&nbsp;</li>
<li>ensuring that effective professional practice and supervision is delivered throughout the team&nbsp;</li>
<li>identifying and embed service improvements through audits, quality assurance, identifying training, benchmarking and the interpretation and dissemination of legislation</li>
<li>participating&nbsp;and work in partnership through relevant boards, e.g. LSCB, Children’s continuing care, partnership committees, locality arrangements and other meetings as necessary</li>
<li>maintaining, developing and contributing to internal, local, regional, national and multi-agency partnerships to influence, support and maintain best practice</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;experience of working at a senior level within a local authority ·</li>
<li>Knowledge of Disability and systems that impact on this.</li>
<li>knowledge of managing social workers and others within a single or multi-professional team ·</li>
<li>experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams in a partnership environment · Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation in relation to the children’s’ social care system ·</li>
<li>experience in managing budgets effectively ·</li>
<li>proven ability to quickly build and manage strong credible stakeholder relationships</li>
<li>excellent supervision skills and an ability to enable practitioners to utilise reflective practice</li>
<li>an ability to deal with a range of issues and conflicting demands and deadlines</li>
<li>proven ability to influence decision makers ·</li>
<li>ability to work collaboratively with teams and partners.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held during the week starting 21st July 2025&nbsp;Don’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 Mel Rushton, Disability Lead at: <a href="mailto:melissa.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melissa.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Tracey Challinor, District lead at: <a href="mailto:tracey.challinor@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracey.challinor@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;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.

Children's Disability Service Team Manager

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Senior Finance Assistant

Grade D: £25,183 - £27,269 per annum (pay award pending)

Post No: RF362

Permanent – 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
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<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership</li>
<li>23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Casual Car User Allowance</li>
<li>Cycle Scheme</li>
<li>Free Car Parking</li>
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We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our Exchequer Team.
As a valued colleague, you shall undertake a dynamic role and be pivoting across a number of our core functions; namely, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Income Management.
Account Payables: Within the creditors’ team, you will assist with the responsibility for accurately processing and managing all invoices and payments for the Council. This role ensures adherence to the Council’s policies and procedures; processing payments timely; and having effective communication to confidently liaise with a range of external and internal stakeholders which includes both finance and non-finance persons. &nbsp;
You will also be involved in the creation and amendement of supplier details from Service Area requests; carrying out due diligence on new supplier requests; and receiving, reviewing, and verifing invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals before processing invoices for payment. 
Accounts Receivables: You will support with the effective day-to-day activities of the debtors’ team, dealing with all aspects of invoicing, debtors’ accounts maintenance and collection of sundry debt.
You will be involved in the set-up and amendments of debtors’ accounts as requested by Service, and verifying invoices raised to ensure that information is correct and that the appropriate VAT treament is applied.
You shall also work alongside colleagues with a focus on collecting unpaid sundry debt in a fair and ethical manner. This will involve handling verbal and written communications from customers to negotiate sustainable instalment payment arrangments in an empathetic and compassionate manner.
Income Management: In this team, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of our Council’s corporate banking functions. You shall deal with tasks such as investigating unallocated income including cheques, clearing the suspense account, obtaining daily bank statements, and coordinating payment requests from both internal and external customers. Resolving customer queries will also be key aspects of your role.
As a customer-focused post with exposure to a wide range of people from different life situations, the successful candidate will have a friendly and positive disposition. You must be an individual who is driven to deliver excellent customer care to our local residents and businesses.
Experience of public sector finance and and practical knowledge of computerised financial ledger systems is desirable. If you are actively studying or a recently qualified AAT Technican (Level 4) then this would also be seen as advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, are essential.
This role will offer variety, ushering oppoutnities to inherit a wealth of knowledge from our most learned colleagues. You must therefore possess an aptitude to learn and ability to incorporate different working practices. You shall be capable in achieving stretching targets and the ability to work adaptably in order meet tight deadlines and changing circumstances. This includes being self-organised and motivated, with the confidence to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please telephone 01543 464675 and ask for Shane Chaddha or email <a href="mailto:shanechaddha@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">shanechaddha@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a>
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 RF362.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.
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