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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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An exciting opportunity has come up within the Council's Development Management Team as a Planning Assistant.&nbsp; We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual who would like to start their career in Development Management in a busy Planning Development Service.&nbsp;
Candidates will benefit from a varied workload gaining experience in a number of areas of Development Management including Green Belt policy, flood plain, heritage and National Landscape.&nbsp; &nbsp;
In this role you would:
Ensure all allocated applications are determined in accordance with government performance targets
Undertake site visits and meet members of the public on a regular basis&nbsp;
Draft reports for delegated applications and Committee matters.
Provide informal planning advice on applications and policy to a range of stakeholders
To succeed in this role you would need to demonstrate:
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people
Show ability in providing sound advice and guidance
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Be able to work calmly under pressure
Have excellent time management and organisational skills
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be computer literate
Qualifications
Educated to degree level is essential with a planning or related degree desirable
A full Driving Licence
Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.&nbsp; Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links with London 30 minutes away on the train as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit the Borough.
The offices are located in Millmead adjacent to the River Wey Navigation Conservation Area and within short walking distance of the railway station and the town centre.&nbsp; There is parking available on site and the Council also offers generous leave entitlement including two days flexi leave a month, membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts to local sports clubs and activities, shops and restaurants alongside flexible working practices and home working.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If&nbsp; you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Justin Williams (Area Team Leader) - <a href="mailto:justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk</a> or John Busher (Area Team Leader) <a href="mailto:john.busher@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.busher@guildford.gov.uk</a>
Closing date 23 November 2025
Provisional interview date Early December 2025
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.&nbsp; All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.&nbsp; Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.&nbsp; To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in places for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.&nbsp;

Guildford Borough Council

Planning Assistant

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9793/Manifesto.pdf" target="_blank">Manifesto</a></li>
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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



We are seeking to appoint a reliable, dedicated and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience of pupils who require additional support, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
The role involves day to day direction and management of the Learning Support Centre to maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment. Working closely with the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo the successful candidate will lead a team of Teaching Assistants to support the day to day needs of pupils so that they are able to access learning, progress and achieve success. This involves emotion coaching, planning, preparing and delivering learning to individuals and small groups.
The successful candidate will be educated to Level 3 (two GCE ‘A’ Level passes) and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent). Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)
We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.
Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning.&nbsp; We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.
Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people.&nbsp; You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.
Further details can be obtained from Mrs K Clarke at the College on <a href="mailto:k-clarke@garthhillcollege.com" target="_blank">k-clarke@garthhillcollege.com</a>
Only applications submitted on the College’s application form will be considered.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 10 NOVEMBER 2025.

Senior HLTA

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9776/Organisational_Culture_framework.doc" target="_blank">Organisational_Culture_framework</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9777/Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS.doc" target="_blank">Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9778/Reference_Form.docx" target="_blank">Reference_Form</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9781/Principal_Planning_Enforcement_Officer_JD_January_2025__003__October_25.docx" target="_blank">Principal_Planning_Enforcement_Officer_JD_January_2025__003__October_25</a></li></ul>

Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
Follow us on Twitter @GuildfordBC



Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.&nbsp; Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that makes it one of the best places to live in the UK.
We want to appoint two enthusiastic and committed Principal Planning Officers to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service which deals with a wide range of planning applications.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
We also want to appoint one experienced and dedicated Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join our skilled and fast-paced Planning Enforcement Services which deals with a wide range of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control.
It is an excellent time to work at Guildford, the Authority has a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that the Borough provides high quality homes and access to employment.
You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of planning enforcement files, including contentious matters that may require court attendance and participation in planning enforcement appeals, including inquiries. You will also be one of the key officers responsible for mentoring junior staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will play a key role in the investigation and management of a wide range of planning enforcement cases, including cases of a contentious and complicated nature.&nbsp; You will be required to draft and prepare enforcement reports and notices, independently manage and represent the Council at enforcement appeals (including public inquiries) and the role may also require you to represent the Council in court proceedings.&nbsp; As set out above, the role will involve working with applications in the urban area, the Green Belt, National Landscape, on sites within conservation areas and which impact on listed buildings. &nbsp;In addition, you will be expected to assist with the mentoring of junior colleagues.
What’s in it for you?&nbsp;
We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; Hybrid working, payment of one professional membership per annum, mileage allowance and training and development opportunities where required.&nbsp; &nbsp;
We also provide health and well being initiatives, an employee assistance program and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Additional information
For more information about the role and what a successful candidate needs, please see the attached Job Descriptions or contact the Planning Enforcement Team Leader Joanna Searle <a href="mailto:joanna.searle@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanna.searle@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Interview date: early December

Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



We have a great opportunity for a SEND Officer on a full-time, permanent basis for someone with strong communication skills and experience of SEND services for children, young people and families. We are looking for a confident and dependable person who is enthusiastic about special educational needs.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
Whether working in the office, side by side with colleagues or some days from home, you will be fully inducted and supported.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are seeking a dedicated SEND Officer to build positive and supportive relationships with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as with professionals across the sector. This role plays a vital part in delivering the statutory responsibilities of the Bracknell Forest Council SEND Team.
You will work closely with families of children with SEND to ensure holistic plans are in place to meet their needs. Your reflective, passionate approach and strong written and communication skills will drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality outcomes. You will champion the voices of children and young people, ensuring their views are heard and acted on promptly. Therefore, skills in mediating and a solution focussed approach are essential.&nbsp;
Ideally, you will already have experience in a similar role, but if you have related knowledge, experience and skills such as a SENCO, teacher, social worker, SEND casework assistant or therapist/assistant and can demonstrate your strong potential, we are ready to invest in your training and development.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
It is an exciting time to join Bracknell Forest. We continue to invest in our SEND and Specialist Support service, reflecting the growing number of children and young people identified with additional needs.
At Bracknell Forest, we believe every child and young person deserves access to high-quality education, supported at the right time and in the right way, to help them achieve the best possible outcomes in adulthood. Our mission is to empower children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives.
We are committed to work with our partners to develop processes around co-production and ensure this is embedded in everything that we do. We produce strategies that lead to co-delivery of services, making the best use of resources available for children and young people with SEND.
We are a small but growing team, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality support to families of children and young people with SEND. While the work can be challenging, our creative, solution-focused and collaborative approach makes it incredibly rewarding. Our team is friendly and supportive and brings together a blend of experienced professionals who have been part of the SEND service for many years, alongside newer colleagues bringing fresh perspectives and ideas.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and Placement process for young people.</li>
<li>Ensure that each assessment is managed efficiently and within statutory deadlines.</li>
<li>Ensure that children's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs.</li>
<li>Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Berkshire.</li>
<li>Ensure that all children with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments.</a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on 17th November 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Ayanda Larkin-Harrison, Senior SEND Officer: 01344 355496; <a href="mailto:ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> or Suzi Austin-Brookes, SEND Service Lead: 01344 351758; <a href="mailto:suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

SEND Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9831/Organisational_Culture_framework.doc" target="_blank">Organisational_Culture_framework</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9832/Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS.doc" target="_blank">Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9833/Reference_Form.docx" target="_blank">Reference_Form</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9838/Planning_Officer_JD.docx" target="_blank">Planning_Officer_JD</a></li></ul>

Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
Follow us on Twitter @GuildfordBC



Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.&nbsp; Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that makes it one of the best places to live in the UK.
We want to appoint an enthusiastic and committed planning officer to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service which deals with a wide range of planning projects with a number of competing constraints including Green Belt, flooding, National Landscape and a significant number of Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
It is an excellent time to join Guildford, as we have a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that the Borough provides high quality homes and access to employment.&nbsp; You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of application types including householder applications and small minors.&nbsp; You may also have the opportunity to assist Principal Planning Officers on major projects and support team leaders in ensuring developments benefit the Borough and help maintain it as an attractive place to work and live.&nbsp;
What’s in it for you?&nbsp;
We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; an essential car user allowance; currently free staff parking, hybrid working, payment of one professional membership per annum, mileage allowance and training and development opportunities where required. See&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/21403/Staff-benefits-and-pension" target="_blank">Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council</a>&nbsp;for more information.
&nbsp;We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this role you would:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for your own caseload of applications, pre applications and appeals and ensuring all developments are of the highest standard, with robust decisions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Present applications to Planning Committee and meet with prospective applicants and provide planning advice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide planning advice to internal and external stakeholders&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be able to work independently and within a team.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure that you are meeting all Government and local deadlines for the determination of applications.</li>
</ul>
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proven ability to give sound advice and guidance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have an open minded and positive approach&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent ability to reason, process information</li>
<li>The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills</li>
<li>The ability to adapt to change and use initiative</li>
<li>The ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be a good team player</li>
</ul>
Qualifications&nbsp;
Degree in a relevant subject&nbsp;
RTPI membership desirable or eligible for membership&nbsp;
Driving Licence&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interview date – Early December 2025
If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion.&nbsp; &nbsp;
If you would like an informal opportunity to learn more about the role, please email John Busher Area Team Leader&nbsp;<a href="mailto:john.busher@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.busher@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Justin Williams Area Team Leader&nbsp;<a href="mailto:justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Planning Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9816/Organisational_Culture_framework.doc" target="_blank">Organisational_Culture_framework</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9817/Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS.doc" target="_blank">Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9818/Reference_Form.docx" target="_blank">Reference_Form</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9823/Principal_Planner_Job_Description__1_.docx" target="_blank">Principal_Planner_Job_Description__1_</a></li></ul>

Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
Follow us on Twitter @GuildfordBC



Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.&nbsp; Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that makes it one of the best places to live in the UK.&nbsp;
We want to appoint enthusiastic and committed officers to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service which deals with a wide range of planning projects with a number of competing constraints including Green Belt, flooding, National Landscape and a significant number of listed buildings and conservation areas.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
It is an excellent time to join Guildford, it is a busy and progressive Authority where there is a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that we provides high quality homes and access to employment.&nbsp;
You will deal with a range of major planning applications, as well assisting the two Team Leaders with signing off delegated reports and some mentoring of junior colleagues.&nbsp;
What’s in it for you?&nbsp;
We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements (including two flexi days per month); an essential car user allowance; private medical insurance, currently free staff parking, hybrid working, membership to Local Government Pension Scheme, payment of one professional membership per annum, mileage allowance and training and development opportunities where required.&nbsp;
We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance programme and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
See below for more information.
<a href="https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/21403/Staff-benefits-and-pension" target="_blank">Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council</a>
In this role you would:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Deal with a range of complex major and minor planning applications, many of which will have associated Planning Performance Agreements.</li>
<li>Assist the Team Leaders in signing off delegated decisions.</li>
<li>Mentoring of planning officers and assistant planning officers.</li>
<li>Present applications to Planning Committee and support colleagues with this and other internal and external meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide strong leadership and keeping staff motivated, providing regular reviews and identifying their career paths.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support and provide planning advice to other colleagues within the Council and internal and external stakeholders, including the MP, Ward Councillors and other town and parish councils.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Working with the team leaders and the Joint Assistant Director for Planning on service improvement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be the Council's expert witness for Hearings and Public Inquiries.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proven ability to give sound advice and guidance;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have an open minded and positive approach;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent ability to reason and process information;</li>
<li>The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to adapt to change and use initiative;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to devise, learn and adapt to new systems and processes; and&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be a good team player&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Qualifications&nbsp;
Degree in a relevant subject&nbsp;
RTPI membership&nbsp;
Driving Licence&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interviews likely to take place early December 2025&nbsp;
If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion.&nbsp; &nbsp;
If you would like an informal opportunity to learn more about the role, please email Claire Upton-Brown, Joint Assistant Director of Planning at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:claire.upton-brown@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.upton-brown@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 07899 990 749 or email <a href="mailto:melanie.bourne@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.bourne@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(PA to Claire Upton-Brown).

Principal Planning Officer

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated Development Management team to help shape the Borough for the future.&nbsp; Guildford is an attractive and thriving market town, being a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture.&nbsp; It has brilliant transport links with by road and rail with London, the South Coast and the Surrey Hills National Landscape all accessible by train.&nbsp;
The Council offices are located in the heart of the town close to the River Wey Navigation. The Council is a diverse organisation delivering a wide range of services and offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, as well as health and well being initiatives and staff discounts off a range of high street shops and leisure activities. See&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/21403/Staff-benefits-and-pension" target="_blank">Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council</a>&nbsp;for more information.
We want to appoint an enthusiastic and committed support officer to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service which deals with a wide range of planning projects.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
It is an excellent time to join Guildford, the Authority has a keen focus on preserving the Borough’s heritage and landscape whilst ensuring that we provide high quality homes and access to employment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this role you would:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for maintaining and monitoring a database for planning appeals, including arranging meetings, managing processes for Hearings and Inquiries</li>
<li>Maintaining and monitoring complaints and FOI records&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recording and monitoring Planning Performance Agreements</li>
<li>General Purchase Orders and process invoices relating to Development Management services&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain training record and co-ordinate officer training needs and induction programmes</li>
<li>Proactively contribute to the service of the Development Management function</li>
<li>Be able to work independently and within a team</li>
<li>General office support responsibilities</li>
</ul>
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people</li>
<li>Have an open minded and positive approach&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent ability to reason and process information</li>
<li>The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills</li>
<li>The ability to adapt to change and use initiative</li>
<li>The ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be a good team player</li>
</ul>
Qualifications&nbsp;
Good standard of education with a minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience
Full details of job details are included in the job description
Interview date – Early December 2025
If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion.&nbsp; &nbsp;
If you would like an informal opportunity to learn more about the role, please email John Busher Area Team Leader&nbsp;<a href="mailto:james.amos@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.busher@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Justin Williams Area Team Leader&nbsp;<a href="mailto:justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">justin.williams@guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Development Management Admin Support Officer (Maternity Cover for 12 months)

Ealing Council’s housing strategy for 2025 – 2030 is an uncompromisingly ambitious plan to tackle the borough’s acute housing challenges. We want to ensure that every resident has access to a good quality, genuinely affordable home within a thriving community where they can live healthier and happier lives.This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving transformation, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that deliver real change for our communities.The Housing &amp; Environment directorate manages and improves over 17,000 council homes, ensuring that every resident has a safe, warm, and welcoming place to live. We’re committed to resident-led service design, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of compliance and safety.This new role has a clear remit to achieve the highest levels of performance in this fundamental area. We’re looking for candidates with experience of leading the full landlord function across a major housing portfolio.Supported by a team of around 200 colleagues, you’ll ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and resident focused services to tenants and leaseholders alike, in a way which delivers not only statutory obligations and best practice, but also our wider organisational ambitions.If you’re passionate about making Ealing a better place, please visit <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BObjC2Rz2H5LJBxC1hqu56kgO?domain=faerfield.co.uk" target="_blank">www.faerfield.co.uk/ealing-od-hls</a> for more information and to apply.You can find out more about Ealing Council at <a href="https://faerfield.co.uk/jobs/permanent-roles/lb-ealing" target="_blank">Opportunities with Ealing Council :: Faerfield Ltd</a>.<ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Operational Director of Housing Landlord Services

Ealing Council’s housing strategy for 2025 – 2030 is an uncompromisingly ambitious plan to tackle the borough’s acute housing challenges. We want to ensure that every resident has access to a good quality, genuinely affordable home within a thriving community where they can live healthier and happier lives.This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving transformation, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that deliver real change for our communities.The Housing &amp; Environment directorate manages and improves over 17,000 council homes, ensuring that every resident has a safe, warm, and welcoming place to live. We’re committed to resident-led service design, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of compliance and safety.You’ll rapidly envelop a detailed and accurate picture of the condition of all council-owned stock, and use this insight to develop an effective and comprehensive asset management plan that delivers safe, warm and dry homes for all.Overseeing a team of 175, with an annual capital budget of c.£45m, you’ll bring an impressive track record of rapid acceleration of improvement, a nuanced grasp of managing major contracts, and a high level of analytical and organisational skill.If you’re passionate about making Ealing a better place, please visit <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XkQEC3lBESDjJyjhDs6uQlaeR?domain=faerfield.co.uk" target="_blank">www.faerfield.co.uk/ealing-ad-ham</a>for more information and to apply.You can find out more about Ealing Council at <a href="https://faerfield.co.uk/jobs/permanent-roles/lb-ealing" target="_blank">Opportunities with Ealing Council :: Faerfield Ltd</a>.<ul></ul>

Assistant Director Housing Asset Management

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Supported Employment Partnerships Coordinator REF: 2511&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO3: £47,925 pa rising in annual increments to £51,228 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; 18 Month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: The Skills and Employment team plays a key role in achieving Lambeth’s ambition that all residents can access high-quality employment support, whatever their circumstances. As economic inactivity rises due to ill health and the cost of living continues to affect financial resilience, our work is more vital than ever. Employment is central to tackling inequality, improving health and wellbeing, and strengthening community resilience. Our services directly contribute to Lambeth 2030: Our Borough, Our Future—helping to create a fairer, safer, and more inclusive borough. About the Role: We are looking for a Supported Employment Partnership Coordinator to join Lambeth’s Skills and Employment team. This is a pivotal role in developing and expanding pathways into supported employment for young people and adults with SEND and other complex needs. You will act as a key link between Skills and Employment and colleagues across Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, SEND, Leaving Care and Youth Offending Services, ensuring residents benefit from a joined-up, borough-wide offer. You will also play a central role in delivering Connect to Work, a new five-year Department for Work and Pensions funded programme providing tailored support to Lambeth residents. What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Build strong referral pathways into supported employment, working closely with Adult Social Care teams, schools, colleges, and local providers.</li> <li>Support residents with additional needs to access and sustain paid employment, providing tailored one-to-one advice and guidance.</li> <li>Champion and grow Supported Internships in Lambeth, including Project SEARCH, working with schools, colleges, parents/carers, and employers.</li> <li>Lead the Supported Employment Partnership, bringing together local stakeholders to create new opportunities and share best practice.</li> <li>Engage with employers to promote inclusive recruitment, showcasing the business and social value of supported employment.</li> <li>Monitor and track progress against the Supported Employment Quality Assurance Framework (SEQF), ensuring continuous improvement and high standards.</li> <li>Develop and share resources, training and guidance to strengthen pathways into employment for residents with SEND and other complex needs.</li> </ul> To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Passionate about equity, inclusion and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive in work.</li> <li>Experienced in Supported Employment delivery, including knowledge of IPS and/or SEQF models.</li> <li>Skilled at building and sustaining effective partnerships across social care, education, health, employment services, and employers.</li> <li>Confident in influencing and persuading frontline professionals to see employment as a real possibility for residents with complex needs.</li> <li>Strong in data management, able to produce accurate reports and track progress towards outcomes.</li> <li>Knowledgeable about disability, mental health, safeguarding, confidentiality and related employment legislation.</li> </ul> We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the&nbsp;positive&nbsp;action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.&nbsp; For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dean Willis at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dwillis@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">dwillis@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous</li>
</ul>

Lambeth Council

Supported Employment Partnership Co-ordinator

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an excellent opportunity available for a Contract Officer to join our motivated Children’s Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Contracts Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the team to follow our Contract Management Framework. You will handle key tasks to ensure contracts are managed effectively and efficiently, while providing timely and helpful support to both colleagues within the council and external customers.
This role sits within the Children’s Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning Team, which plays a central role in transforming the way services (internal and external) are designed based on local needs, commissioned, delivered, and monitored in order to deliver quality services and improved outcomes.
Commissioning is all about the most effective and efficient way of using all the available resources to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families!
Benefits: 
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities
- To undertake the core administrative activities for contract management including issuing contracts to Providers, overseeing provider due diligence checks, managing communication with providers when notifying of changes to contracts, managing requests and coordinating arrangements required in relation to new contracts and changes to existing contracts. - To support the delivery of the Contract Management Framework for Children’s Services. - Act as Contract Lead for contracts under the responsibility of the Strategy, Transformation &amp; Commissioning team with an annual value of c.£20,000 or less, undertaking day-to-day contract management and supplier relationship management activities throughout the contract lifecycle. - To provide specialist/professional contract advice and recommendations within specific parameters, to support informed decision making.
Candidate requirements: 
- Good standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills – GCSE Maths and English. - Experience of assisting in delivering change particularly in relation to process improvement. - Experience of writing effective briefings and strategic documents. - A thorough understanding of contracts, including key clauses, compliance requirements, and the ability to interpret and apply contractual terms to ensure effective service delivery and risk management.
Our area: 
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Carey Tulloch&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carey.tulloch@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">carey.tulloch@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Contracts Officer, Children's Services

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<h5>Job description</h5>

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Officer to join us!&nbsp;
This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £32,962 - £36,791 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic&nbsp;Community Development Officer&nbsp;to join our Communities team.
The Role:
This is an exciting role working directly with residents to connect them with local support services and the voluntary sector. You will listen, understand their needs, and connect them with local services that promote independence and wellbeing. Working alongside adult social care teams, you will help shape personalised plans that reduce reliance on statutory services. This role reports to the Community Prevention Manager but will work closely with adult social care teams.
Your role will involve:
<ul>
<li>Acting as the first point of contact for residents approaching Adult Social Care, listening to their needs and providing clear, information and advice about community-based support.</li>
<li>Keeping updated with local services, voluntary sector organisations, and self-help activities that promote independence and wellbeing, to effectively signpost residents</li>
<li>Working closely with the wider Adults, Health &amp; Communities directorate, to embed community-based solutions across different teams</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for:
<ul>
<li>Someone who has worked directly with residents, customers, or service users in a supportive or advisory role</li>
<li>Someone who has excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions</li>
<li>Someone with strong communication skills</li>
<li>Someone who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is willing to get involved in a range of different projects</li>
</ul>
What we offer:
<ul>
<li>32 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible working with a minimum of 2 days working from the office.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.</li>
<li>Free employee parking close to the offices.</li>
<li>Give As You Earn scheme.</li>
<li>Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.</li>
<li>Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.</li>
</ul>
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.&nbsp;
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: w/c 10th November
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Sumayyah Zeib (Community Prevention Manager) on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sumayyah.Zeib@RBWM.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sumayyah.Zeib@RBWM.gov.uk</a>.

Admin Officer

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We have a brand-new fantastic opportunity available for a Home Finding and Quality Assurance Manager to join our Children’s Services team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Home Finding and Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead the strategic sourcing and brokerage of placements for children we care for, care leavers and children with SEND, ensuring high-quality, value-for-money provision that meets individual needs. This includes a range of placement types such as residential care, independent fostering agency (IFA) placements, parent and child placements, supported accommodation, and specialist education settings for children with SEND.
Wokingham Borough Council has launched a dedicated Home Finding and Placements team focused solely on supporting children and young people. This new, specialist service brings sharper focus, enhanced expertise, and personalised support to every child’s journey. Previously part of a combined adults and children’s service, the creation of this standalone team marks an exciting step forward, enabling us to design a truly child-centred approach from the ground up.
As part of this transformation, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate across Children’s Services, deepen your knowledge of children’s social care and education, and play a key role in shaping a service that makes a real difference in young lives. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of something meaningful!
Benefits: 
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Lead the sourcing and matching of placements for children we care for and care leavers, including emergency, short-term, and long-term options.</li>
<li>Oversee the identification and commissioning of independent and non-maintained special schools for children with SEND and Alternative Provision.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional providers to maximise local placement options</li>
<li>Implement and maintain a robust quality assurance framework to monitor placement quality, outcomes, and compliance.</li>
<li>Lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive contracts register for all placements and service contracts.</li>
<li>Conduct comprehensive due diligence and quality assurance checks on all providers before making placement decisions.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development and delivery of the annual Sufficiency Strategy.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject.</li>
<li>Experience of working in commissioning or support tasks (e/g/ monitoring quality, performance or evaluating costs)</li>
<li>Experience of identifying, developing, and delivering opportunities for improving a service</li>
<li>Experience in commissioning, placement sourcing, and contract management within children’s services.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at all levels, including senior managers and partners</li>
<li>Good problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Carey Tulloch <a href="mailto:carey.tulloch@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">carey.tulloch@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Home Finding and Quality Assurance Manager

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PRIMARY TEACHER SALARY - £32,916 (M1) to £45,350 (M6) per year + £2,786 SEN allowance
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds?

We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Primary Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing as a Primary Teacher:
<ul>
<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional&nbsp;development opportunities.</li>
<li>The role involves supporting students who may be working at different curriculum levels, so adaptability and a personalized approach to learning are key.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome.</li>
<li>Experience in teaching KS2 and KS3 curriculum</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
As a Primary Teacher you will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
<ul>
<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Opened in 2015, Arc School Old Arley is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities within the local community.&nbsp; The spacious school environment is bright and welcoming with a variety of different learning spaces inside and outside
Our school has a particular focus on taking learning outside the classroom into the grounds and community beyond and working in partnership with other organisations to enrich opportunities for children and young people.
Arc School Old Arley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Kedleston Group

Primary Teacher

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Pay:&nbsp;UPS1 £47,472 to UPS3 £51,047 + SEN £2,786 + TLR £3,527
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds?

We are seeking a motivated and inspiring KS2 Phase Leader to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Establish a clear vision and direction for the phase that reflects the school’s overall ethos and values</li>
<li>Identify key areas for improvement and lead in the development of the phase’s progress development plan – made in collaboration with the SLT and the relevant staff</li>
<li>Monitor the quality of learning and lead staff in achieving high quality teaching and learning</li>
<li>Set targets for pupils and staff and provide the support they need to achieve their targets</li>
<li>Ensure all pupils have access to education and any barriers to learning are addressed</li>
<li>Advocate for all pupils in the phase and support all phase staff to ensure pupils achieve</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS) or equivalent experience</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome</li>
<li>Have prior experience of teaching pupils of a similar age group (KS2)</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
<ul>
<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Opened in 2015, Arc School Old Arley is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities within the local community. The spacious school environment is bright and welcoming with a variety of different learning spaces inside and outside
Our school has a particular focus on taking learning outside the classroom into the grounds and community beyond and working in partnership with other organisations to enrich opportunities for children and young people.
Arc School Old Arley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Primary Phase Leader

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SALARY - £32,916 (M1) to £45,350 (M6) per year + £2,786 SEN allowance
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds?

We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Secondary Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing as a Secondary Teacher:
<ul>
<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>The role involves supporting students who may be working at different curriculum levels, so adaptability and a personalized approach to learning are key.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome</li>
<li>Experience in teaching KS2 and KS3 curriculum.</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
As a Secondary Teacher you will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
<ul>
<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Opened in 2015, Arc School Old Arley is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities within the local community.The spacious school environment is bright and welcoming with a variety of different learning spaces inside and outside
Our school has a particular focus on taking learning outside the classroom into the grounds and community beyond and working in partnership with other organisations to enrich opportunities for children and young people.
Arc School Old Arley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Secondary Teacher

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9513/StreetsweeperDriver_-_Full_Employment_Pack.pdf" target="_blank">StreetsweeperDriver_-_Full_Employment_Pack</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Job Title: Streetsweeper/Driver Location: Earlswood Depot Salary: £23,685.00 - £24,714.00 (plus 7% early start payment) Hours: 36 hours per week, 5 days including a Saturday, 06:00 – 13:45 (flexible on working pattern, to be agreed at offer stage) Contract: Permanent, Full Time
About the role Do you love working in the outdoors? Then this is the job is for you. We are now recruiting for a Streetsweeper/Driver to carry out sweeping and other general cleansing duties in the Borough.
Some of the duties include:
<ul>
<li>Driving ‘compact’ Sweeper (Subject to training and gaining appropriate licence)</li>
<li>Undertake, working alone or as part of a team, the cleansing of highways and other areas.</li>
<li>Litter-picking</li>
<li>Manual Sweeping</li>
<li>Driving 3.5 cwt Pickup Truck</li>
<li>Utilise ‘Orderly Barrow’</li>
<li>Litter Bin emptying</li>
<li>Graffiti removal</li>
<li>Collecting &amp; Removing Fly-tipping</li>
<li>Other General Cleansing Work</li>
</ul>
Essential criteria
A current clean driving license is essential for driving 3.5 cwt trucks and for driving a precinct mechanical sweeper, appropriate training will be required.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See '<a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here" target="_blank">Who we are</a>' as a council, to find out more about us.
Closing date: Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 23:59*
*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.

Streetsweeper/Driver

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Are you looking for your next role? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Pastoral Support Worker to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Supporting the year groups to provide the most effective care, monitoring, and guidance so that positive student wellbeing contributes to excellent student progress.</li>
<li>Identifying students through data analysis (including attendance) who may be in danger of underachieving and devise bespoke strategies and interventions to address barriers to learning.</li>
<li>Arranging meetings with parents, staff, students and outside agencies as necessary to discuss underachievement and/or any pastoral issue impacting on learning.</li>
<li>Mentor students – individuals or groups – communicating with form tutors, subject teachers and Assistant and Deputy head where necessary.</li>
<li>Provide regular mentoring to CLA students, liaise with Designated Teacher to prepare for PEP meetings, review targets and attend PEP meetings.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social emotional and mental health needs</li>
<li>Experience of a range of behaviour management strategies/Dealing with some challenging behaviour or other specific SEN</li>
<li>Ability to respond flexibility as needs arise and to be confident working with individuals, groups and whole classes if required</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
<ul>
<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Mapesbury School is our newest Special Educational Needs school in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school supports children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.
Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Pastoral Support Assistant

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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking 2 motivated and inspiring teachers to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people. The roles will commence in January 2026.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social emotional and mental health needs is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
<ul>
<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Mapesbury School is our newest Special Educational Needs school in in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school supports children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.
Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Teacher

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Temporary Accommodation and Hostel Officer
Salary - £41,133 - £43,680 per annum
Permanent, Full time, 36 hours per week
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have a thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas. You will be a frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.
1. If you want to work in the public sector and be part of a progressive team, this is a unique opportunity for you as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services for our customers.&nbsp;
2. This role is to fulfil the council’s statutory homelessness assessment and decision-making function, with particular focus on those in emergency and temporary accommodation. You will proactively prevent and resolve crisis across the housing, health and social care agendas, utilising support services, discretionary funds and assistance and ensuring that accommodation is affordable.
3. You will complete detailed holistic assessments of housing and support needs and devise and progress personalised housing plans, and you will provide interventions, support and referrals to minimise the time spent in temporary accommodation.
About You
You have extensive knowledge and experience of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, working with vulnerable people, and experience of working within a multi-disciplinary housing teams and work involving complex needs and diverse client groups and an expert knowledge of homelessness and associated legislation.
1. You have experience of multi-disciplinary working involving complex and diverse client groups and an understanding of complex legislative frameworks including homelessness, social care, mental health, immigration and welfare benefits.&nbsp;
2. You are a great communicator to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate and persuade and you quickly build trusting relationships with complex individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of issues faced by vulnerable people.
3. You act with integrity, take personal responsibility and handle stress effectively while maintaining high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to achieve successful corporate preventative outcomes, using proactive and creative solutions.
4. You work independently, proactively and flexibly, being an expert problem solver demonstrating excellent analytical skills, to seek out and implement bespoke solutions to complex issues and make decisions confidently.
5. You are a high performing individual who works collaboratively with others, adapting to meet a range of changing needs while achieving targets and service objectives and make the team the very best it can be.
6. You can travel independently around the Borough to carry out home visits and meet other professionals in community settings.
Essential for the Role
Standard DBS check is required for the role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
<ul>
<li>Are you passionate about customer services?</li>
<li>Are you an experienced homelessness professional?</li>
<li>Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</li>
</ul>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Interview will be held on 17th and 19th November 2025.
Closing date – 5th November 2025

London Borough of Hounslow

Temporary Accommodation and Hostel Officer

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Neighbourhood Housing Officer – Brixton&nbsp; SO2: Starting salary £42,912 per annum incl LW Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for 6-months (Maternity Cover) About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: The team is based in the heart of Brixton, and our aim is to provide excellent customer services to our residents and all key stakeholders. Supportive teamwork is the ethos of our team as well as supporting our vulnerable residents. Keeping our estates safe and clean is important, and we do this by working in collaboration with other teams and contractors. Continuous professional development is encouraged, and this is supported by Mentoring and Coaching opportunities. We have a track record of our Neighbourhood Housing Officers moving on to more senior roles.&nbsp; About the Role: This role is a generic role and requires onsite inspections, fire risk assessments and contract monitoring, face to face vulnerability surveys and working with hoarders as well as responding to customer queries and dealing with complaints and members enquiries. You will carry out tenancy management matters, tenancy audits, estate walkabouts, estate surgeries and attendance at evening tenant and resident meetings with stakeholders and any associated tasks that relate to your area of responsibility. There are a lot of opportunities to manage and direct your own work patterns. Although this is for an initial 6-month period&nbsp; there are often opportunities for this to be renewed. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: Contributing to the development of sustainable communities and delivering an integrated generic housing service to tenants and leasehold customers. Working closely with other teams and key stakeholders to achieve sustainable tenancies. Providing a proactive and customer focused housing management service across a designated area.&nbsp; Ensuring that the Council fulfils its legal and contractual obligations to tenants and leaseholders and taking the appropriate action to ensure our estates are safe and well maintained, as well as making sure all remedial work and post inspections are carried out. Acting as a regular and visible presence on estates, and providing advice, information and reports on any housing management matter. Supporting the Neighbourhood Housing Team deliver the Vulnerable Residents Offer. <ul> <li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Collaborative worker and supportive team player</li> <li>Effective communicator, conflict resolution, good written skills</li> <li>Self-motivated, good attention to detail, flexible and responsive.</li> </ul> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification&nbsp; Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Prentice,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aprentice@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">aprentice@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(Thursdays and Fridays) and Joyce Guiste&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jguiste2@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">jguiste2@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Monday – Wednesdays) How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Interviews will be held on 11^th November 2025 Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li>
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Neighbourhood Housing Officer

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<h5>Job description</h5>

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join us!
Become part of the&nbsp;Hospital Team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents through a safe and well-coordinated discharge process. Your efforts will help ensure that individuals transition smoothly from hospital care back into the community, with the right support in place to&nbsp;maintain their wellbeing and independence.
Join the&nbsp;Community Team&nbsp;and take on a rewarding role where you’ll handle more complex cases and contribute to case reviews. Your work will help ensure that residents are supported in living their lives to the fullest. This is a chance to make a real difference while developing your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of ASYE £36,071 per annum Social Worker £38,192&nbsp; - £42,012 per annum.
&nbsp;About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.&nbsp; The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Hospital and Community teams.
&nbsp;The Role:
As a Social Worker within these teams you will be helping to support adults to live independently and safely by assessing needs, coordinating care, and safeguarding wellbeing. Work closely with individuals, families, and partner agencies to promote dignity, choice, and empowerment.
You will be supported with your caseload by a senior Social Worker and a Team Manager
Your role will involve:
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<li>Support &amp; Advocacy: They help adults who may be vulnerable due to age, disability, illness, or mental health challenges to live independently and with dignity.</li>
<li>Assessment &amp; Planning: They assess individuals’ needs and develop care plans tailored to improve wellbeing and safety.</li>
<li>Safeguarding: They protect adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, working closely with other agencies when risks are identified.</li>
<li>Coordination: They liaise with families, carers, health professionals, and community services to ensure holistic support.</li>
<li>Empowerment: They promote choice and control, helping people understand their rights and access services.</li>
</ul>
In essence, you will be the bridge between individuals in need and the support systems that can help people to thrive.&nbsp;
What we are looking for:
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<li>Relevant Qualification &amp; Registration</li>
<li>Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Assessment &amp; Care Planning Skills</li>
</ul>
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<li>Ability to carry out strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred care plans.</li>
<li>Safeguarding Knowledge</li>
</ul>
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<li>Strong understanding of adult safeguarding procedures and legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014).</li>
<li>Communication &amp; Collaboration</li>
</ul>
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<li>Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and multi-agency teams.</li>
<li>Resilience &amp; Professionalism</li>
</ul>
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<li>Capacity to manage complex cases, maintain professional boundaries, and adapt to changing demands.</li>
</ul>
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What we offer:
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<li>32 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.</li>
<li>Free employee parking close to the offices.</li>
<li>Give As You Earn scheme.</li>
<li>Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.</li>
<li>Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.</li>
</ul>
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.&nbsp;
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: To be arranged following application
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact&nbsp; Diane Macdonald, Head of Communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:diane.macdonald@RBWM.GOV.UK" target="_blank">diane.macdonald@RBWM.GOV.UK</a>&nbsp;or Telephone: 07824821213

Social Workers

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
This is a full-time, permanent role based out and about in the borough with hybrid working, and a salary of £32,962 - £36,791 per annum. The Role: This role will report into the Waste &amp; Cleansing Contracts Manager and will carry out the day to day monitoring of the council’s recycling, waste and cleansing service contracts for an allocated geographical area and liaise with contractors to resolve issues. Your role will involve:
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<li>Identifying service failures and issues and taking appropriate action.</li>
<li>Investigating and responding to service delivery complaints and resolving or escalating as required.</li>
<li>Ensuring performance data is recorded to support decision-making and contract management.</li>
<li>Assisting in the monitoring of leisure and grounds maintenance contracts.</li>
<li>Providing administration and data support for contracts and projects.</li>
<li>Providing advice and information to any local groups, individuals, council officers and members, landowners and other organisations.</li>
<li>Supporting activity to increase the involvement of residents, schools and community groups in looking after their areas so that cleaner and greener neighbourhoods are self-sustaining.</li>
</ul>
 What we are looking for: 
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<li>A good understanding of environmental services, including recycling and waste management.</li>
<li>Ability to deal with difficult situations calmly and effectively.</li>
<li>Experience of working with suppliers monitoring the effectiveness of contracts.</li>
<li>The ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy environment whilst prioritising and organising a varying workload.</li>
<li>Experience of investigating and responding to complaints and service requests.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, in person and in writing.</li>
</ul>
What we offer:
<ul>
<li>32 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.</li>
<li>Free employee parking close to the offices.</li>
<li>Give As You Earn scheme.</li>
<li>Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.</li>
<li>Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.</li>
</ul>
Interview dates: Week beginning 17th November 2025
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Anna Humphries, Waste &amp; Cleansing Contracts Manager on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:anna.humphries@rbwm.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.humphries@rbwm.gov.uk</a>

Environmental Services Monitoring Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Job Title – Senior Highways Engineer
Salary - £52,194 - £55,323 per annum
Fixed term until 31st March 2028, Full time, 36 hours per week
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
We strongly believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support flexible working arrangements. To help our team thrive both professionally and personally, we promote a hybrid working model that combines the benefits of remote work and in-office collaboration.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Community Scheme Delivery Team. In this role you will be part of the Councils Traffic &amp; Capital Delivery Team working on a range of exciting schemes from inception though to implementation. Our projects cover small traffic and road safety schemes to multimillion pounds infrastructures. The post holder will manage projects with allocated budget and report to Team Leader Community Schemes.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
The team comprises of a Team Leader, senior engineers and project officers and technician; working closely with Capital Projects and Network Management Team the primary focus is on delivery projects which are funded by the Council and contributions received from 3rd parties.
About You
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
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<li>A committed, proactive and responsible engineer with a keen eye on attention to details.</li>
<li>You should be driven by public service ethos with aim to deliver best possible service to residents of the borough.</li>
<li>Good written and verbal communication skills are important.</li>
<li>Fully conversant with MS suite and associated IT software used in developing and monitoring traffic/highways schemes.</li>
</ol>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Aurang.Zeb@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Aurang.Zeb@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 10th November 2025.
Closing date – 3rd November 2025
To apply, please click on the apply link above.

Senior Highways Engineer

6 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for LBE staffWould you like to play a crucial role in the largest property licensing scheme in West London?Ealing Council has one of the largest property licensing schemes in London. As well as Mandatory HMO Licensing we have boroughwide Additional HMO Licensing and Selective Licensing in 15 of our 24 wards. We forecast that potentially over 40,000 properties are licensable, which is over two thirds of the private rented sector in our borough.As part of the significant opportunity these schemes present to the Council to tackle poor housing conditions and improve our private rented sector, this role will lead and take responsibility for the success of our proactive enforcement teams in achieving these objectives.The Property Licensing Manager will have oversight of several teams within the service, including the enforcement teams and investigation team to ensure they are co-ordinated and well managed.The Property Licensing Manager will:<ul><li>Ensure that the operation of the Council’s property licensing schemes meet the applicable requirements of the Housing Act 2004 and related legislation</li><li>Ensure the property licensing schemes achieve their objectives</li><li>Develop and support officers in property licensing teams</li></ul>You will be supported by enforcement team leaders and officers with significant experience, as well as peers in inspection teams, the processing team and the Head of Service.This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take responsibility for this function and to work with their teams to establish enforcement approaches which promote the opportunities the scheme presents and realise the potential benefits for our communities.The Property Licensing Manager is also responsible for management, supervision, direction &amp; development of enforcement officers and will be committed to the support, training and professional development of all staff.The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer with significant experience of property licensing and experience of managing teams, but candidates with other fully equivalent qualifications and the relevant professional experience will be considered.Essential knowledge, skills and experience necessary for this role include:<ul><li>Experience of managing teams of multi-disciplinary officers</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all legislation applicable to property licensing</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including residents, officers across the Council and with our councillors</li></ul>Desirable experience includes:<ul><li>Experience of all stages of applicable enforcement actions including civil penalties</li><li>Experience of tribunal processes and appeal management</li><li>Experience of using Metastreet software</li></ul>If you are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of our residents and working with our landlords we’d be delighted to hear from you.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right-hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Charlotte Ward, Head of Private Sector Housing, by email to <a href="mailto:wardc@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">wardc@ealing.gov.uk</a>.Advice for applicants:<ul><li>Our HR processes demand you produce copies of any qualifications or certificates which you detail in your application so please ensure you have these certificates in your possession</li></ul>External applicants will be offered a fixed-term contract and existing Ealing council employees will be offered the opportunity of a secondment. LBE employees must ensure a secondment release form is signed by their line manager before applying and emailed to <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a>by the application closing date.Closing date: 3 November 2025<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21121/property_licensing_manager_role_profile.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18284/secondment_agreement_by_line_manager.pdf" target="_blank">Secondment release form</a>TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE RETURN TO THE <a href="https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-council-filter/" target="_blank">EAING COUNCIL VACANCY</a> SEARCH PAGE AND CLICK ON ‘APPLY ONLINE’ IN THE RELEVANT JOB SUMMARY BOX.<ul></ul>

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