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Homeless Officers
£36,189 to £39,390 + Benefits + Flexible Working
Full time | 1x Permanent / 1x Fixed Term
Chelmsford / Hybrid
Ref: REQ00002789
Chelmsford City Council’s Strategic Housing Service is recruiting two Homeless Officers to join our busy Homeless Team, working with people to prevent homelessness and make decisions as to the Council’s duties under the homelessness legislation.
This is a challenging role but one that is also very rewarding, with the knowledge that you are working with others to make a real difference to help those in difficult situations.
The successful applicants will have the necessary skills to apply a customer-focused, proactive problem-solving approach in order to successfully work with people experiencing homelessness and those with complex needs. Effective decision-making skills, case management experience and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines are essential criteria of the role.
The base for working is the Council’s Civic Centre offices, with the option to work from home.
There are two positions available, one permanent and one an 18-month fixed term / internal secondment position - both working 37 hours per week.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 21st December 2025.
Interview dates: 12th &amp; 13th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early. Previous applicants need not apply.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement if you are interested.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Homeless Officers

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



We are looking for a confident, motivated, outgoing and highly literate individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team. The successful applicant will investigate complex alleged breaches of planning control under the Town and Country Planning Act, carry out research, prepare reports recommending action, liaise with elected Members and members of&nbsp;the public, and take any formal action that is expedient. There may be a need for you to carry out formal interviews, attend Courts and Public Inquiries and to serve formal notices.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as the confidence to carry out investigations in challenging circumstances. The successful applicant will need to be pro-active and have strong organisational and analytical skills to undertake investigative research, maintain precise records and produce well written and detailed reports and appeal statements. You will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of Town Planning legislation and experience of dealing with complex planning matters with minimal supervision.
The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week. We would also consider applicants who are interested in working as part of a job share. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, and it is essential you have the use of a car and hold a full UK driving licence or equivalent.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Neighbourhood Officer Fixed term contract until 31 March 2026 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Starting salary £38,350pa with progression to £41,254pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service Can you make a difference? Our community is at our heart. We arecommitted tosupporting the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve and those we work with. Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a dedicated Neighbourhood Officer to join our team. We are seeking a Neighbourhood Officer who can proactivelylead the delivery of a customer-focused service for a patch of properties in the Borough.You’ll deliver a high-quality housing and tenancy service, delivering excellent services to the community and help to create sustainable and thriving neighbourhoods. You will be encouraged to be innovative in the delivery of neighbourhood services, with a solution focused approach to overcome challenges and contribute to thriving communities, as well as helping deliver an exceptional ‘first point of contact resolution’ customer experience. We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has experience of working in the housing sector or similar role</li><li>Has experience of working in a customer facing role with strong customer care skills.</li><li>Has experience of delivering a high standard of customer service with demonstrable initiative and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Has experience of working collaboratively building successful working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and customers.</li><li>Has experience of Safeguarding, raising concerns through policies and procedures.</li><li>Has good IT skills.</li><li>Has a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Our Values Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values areCollaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent. We do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for application is 14 December 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 17 December 2025.Interviews will be held on 23 December 2025. Keywords: Housing, Customers, Neighbourhoods, Stakeholders, Tenancy, Social Landlord, Landlord, Complaints, Resolution, Maintenance, Rent, Hybrid, Hertfordshire

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Neighbourhood Officer (P01609)

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



Chelmsford City Council’s Strategic Housing Service are recruiting Homeless Officer to join our busy Homeless Team, working with people to prevent homelessness and make decisions as to the Council’s duties under the homelessness legislation.
This is a challenging role but one that is also very rewarding, with the knowledge that you are working&nbsp;with others to make a real difference to help those in difficult situations.
The successful applicant will have the necessary skills to apply a customer-focused, proactive problem-solving approach in order to successfully work with people experiencing homelessness and those with complex needs. Effective decision-making skills, case management experience and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines are essential criteria of the role.
The base for working is the Council’s Civic Centre offices, with the option to work from home.
This role is a 18 month fixed term / Internal Secondment position working 37 hours per week
Interviews are currently scheduled for 12th and 13th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Homeless Officer

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



We are seeking an adaptable and proactive analyst to join our Service Desk team in April 2026, providing customer focused first line IT technical support to agreed service levels in a hybrid working environment. This permanent opportunity is available to those who already have experience in IT support or working in a Service Desk environment.
The successful&nbsp;applicant will be responsible for carrying out duties directed by the Service Support and Finance Lead and Service Delivery Manager, which include 1st line support via email or phone calls, creating support tickets, first line fixes, completing basic script/process driven tasks alongside assistance with desktop support and a wide range of projects.
Interviews are currently scheduled for between 22nd and 29th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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We are currently looking to attract an ambitious and confident Planner, capable of leading on a wide range of applications, to join our Development Management team as a Senior Planning Officer.
The successful applicant will have relevant Planning qualifications and eligibility for membership of the RTPI, if not already a member. The postholder will be a relatively experienced individual practiced in working within Development Management and dealing with complex schemes.
The postholder will be a strong team player and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail. They will be able to work flexibly on a wide range of tasks both independently and as part of a team to help us continue to deliver our Councillors‘ and residents‘ high expectations.
Chelmsford's proximity to London ensures continuous development pressures. In addition to the 2000+ planning applications that we receive annually, we are working with partners to assess National Strategic Infrastructure Projects, including powerline and solar projects. The review of Chelmsford’s Local Plan is at an advanced stage with a view to adoption in late 2026 and this sets out new proposed sites for strategic and local developments. The Chelmsford Garden Community is a growing development of 10,000 new homes and employment sites delivering new neighbourhoods, schools, parks and rail/bus/cycle connections. A second Garden Community to the East of Chelmsford is also proposed through the review of the Local Plan. If you are ambitious for new opportunities and have a can-do approach to finding solutions, we would love to receive an application from you!
The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

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Chelmsford City Council is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Housing Standards Team. The role involves handling housing complaints, licensing and inspection of Houses in Multiple Occupation, which includes the assessment of conditions and property management against minimum legal standards. This is an exciting time to get involved with this area of work with the long-awaited Renters Rights Act being introduced, which will see significant changes in how the private rented sector is regulated.
The successful applicant will develop a detailed understanding of the various financial support associated with tackling cold homes and fuel poverty and become our key officer in helping local residents access relevant funding as well as supporting the day to day enforcement work of the team and undertaking a range of work relating to empty properties in the District.
The post holder will have an excellent eye for detail, a logical problem-solving approach and the ability to provide the highest standards of customer service and strong communication and organisational skills to manage a diverse and demanding workload. Applicants should be willing to learn to help develop a sound knowledge of housing legislation with full support from the team.
A full driving licence is required for this post and the nature of the work means that you will need to undertake some activities outside normal office hours.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 5th January 2025.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above. &nbsp;
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

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Gas &amp; Water Compliance Officer (P01713) Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 37 hours per week (hybrid working) With over 9000 homes in our borough, we are proud of our 99.98% gas safety compliance rate – but we can always do better. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving service improvements through effective and robust contract management, we would like to hear from you. As our Compliance Officer (Gas and Water Hygiene), you will take a lead role in managing all aspects of Gas and Water Hygiene work, taking the lead on managing our ongoing programme of upgrades of our boiler replacement programme. Managing a range of contractors, you will oversee small, medium and large-scale projects putting the customer’s needs at the heart of all your projects. Health and Safety must be in the forefront of what you do.Equally, you will ensure policies are adhered to throughout the service and have experience of producing and interpreting KPI's to drive continuous improvements across the contracts. The Ideal Candidate: It is essential you have relevant technical knowledge and experience of managing operational contracts.We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strategic approach to work and the skills to introduce new ideas and working practices.This role requires Gas Safe Registration or a Level 4 VRQ in Gas Safety Management plus BOHS P901: Legionella Management or an HABC Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness or equivalent experience. You will need a strategic mind-set, excellent budgetary control experience but most of all the desire to drive improvements, ensure continued high levels of contractor performance and to deliver the values and behaviours set out by the council. About us: Based in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, we offer you a friendly working environment where our staff are valued and heard. Our CORE values guide everything we do -Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. We offer flexible working to support your work life balance, generous annual leave and the local government pension with an employer contribution of 19.5%. We offer training and development.You will have access to health and wellbeing events and our cycle to work scheme, plus a discount for the local GLL sports facilities. Our full list of benefits can be found here -<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> If you would like to build your career with us, apply! We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 7 December 2025. Remote assessments will be held on 10 December 2025. Face to face interviews will be held on 15 December 2025. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, local government, gas safety, water hygiene, compliance, legionella management, contractors, improvements

Compliance Officer - Gas & Water (P01713)

Principal Planning Officer – Gilston Area TeamPrincipal Planning Officer x 2 – Strategic Applications Team Grade 9 – 10 up to £54,189 (plus local weighting) plus an additional £3,500 Market Supplement*Full Time, 37 hours per week, permanent. Blended/home working available, Hertford. Are you an ambitious planning professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to develop a skillset in negotiating and taking a lead on complex major planning applications including one of the largest complex major planning applications in the country planning for a whole new community of 10,000 homes?Are you keen to develop practical skills in managing and mentoring junior officers, leading by example within a busy team environment?Could you thrive in a progressive public sector environment making a real difference to the residents of East Herts? If so, we’re looking for three dynamic, highly talented and motivated Development Management Principal Planning Officers to join the Gilston Area Team (x1) and the Strategic Applications Team (x2).In the Gilston Area Team, you will manage the complex suite of applications required to take the outline permissions through the detailed masterplanning and reserved matters stages towards the delivery of the Gilston Area development.In the Strategic Applications Team, you will manage complex major and strategic developments across East Hertfordshire including sustainable urban extensions to the 5 main towns in the District, and other sustainable locations. We have two Principal Planning Officer posts available in the Strategic Applications Team.These roles provide great opportunities for enthusiastic planning professionals looking to widen their experience through complex major and strategic development proposals across a range of urban, suburban and rural settings situated in a rich, diverse and historic environment. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of significant housing, community, commercial and employment development sites in the district, including allocated sites, helping us achieve sustainable development of the highest standards of design, where active and sustainable travel is the priority, to protect our unique array of heritage assets and conserve the beautiful natural environment that surrounds us while enabling the creation of new habitats and opportunities for nature recovery, recreation, health and wellbeing. Gilston Area Team Role: Granted planning permission in January 2025 the Gilston Area will deliver seven new villages containing new homes, community infrastructure, commercial and retail development plus complex infrastructure projects. Masterplanning the first villages is ongoing alongside detailed applications marking the first step towards delivery. The Gilston Area Team are looking for a capable and experienced planner to manage a complex and varied workload and to work closely with delivery partners to ensure the detailed planning stage delivers upon the commitments secured at the outline application stage. As a Principal Planning Officer in the Gilston Area Team, you will manage a caseload of complex planning and related applications, including pre-application submissions. You will also exercise delegated powers to determine applications and to take a project managed approach to teams, leading and mentoring junior colleagues. Providing a service that is efficient and effective, you will oversee all stages of the process from initial assessment, through to committee reporting, legal agreements, conditions and appeals.Strategic Applications Team Role: The Council’s Growth Strategy focuses on sustainable urban extensions and redevelopment of brownfield land and sustainable locations within the key settlements including those in Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Ware and extensions to Welwyn Garden Suburb and Stevenage, in addition to the Gilston Area. The Council is in the process of preparing an ambitious new District Plan to deliver growth over the new Plan Period.As a Principal Planning Officer in the Strategic Applications Team, you will manage a caseload of complex planning and related applications, including pre-application submissions, focusing on development management. The applications will comprise a range of complex major planning applications and listed building consents, including housing, commercial, community, employment, renewable energy (BESS &amp; Solar Farms) and heritage and leisure-led developments. The role will involve you exercising delegated powers to determine applications across the Development Management Team and to take a project managed approach to assessing planning applications including as part of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), whilst leading and mentoring junior colleagues. You will oversee all stages of the process from initial assessment, through to committee reporting, legal agreements, conditions and appeals.Additionally, you will:<ul><li>keep up to date with case law, national and local policies and community needs to ensure that the planning process can deliver the best outputs and outcomes</li><li>Present casework to decision-making committees and in other public meetings such as Community Forums, Development Management Forums and Steering Groups </li><li>Respond promptly to customers’ needs </li><li>Provide guidance, training and support to other team members</li></ul>The roles will require you to visit and inspect land and development sites and other locations both within and beyond the district.So, if you want to join us at the head of the curve and become an innovator, designer and environmentalist helping to plan a prosperous future for East Hertfordshire, then apply today!*In line with their pay policy, EHC will review the application of the Market Forces Supplement annually, and if warranted, will make adjustments in liaison with affected staff. About You To be considered as a Principal Planning Officer, you will need:<ul><li>Experience dealing with major development proposals </li><li>Experience and understanding of the planning legal obligation process</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Experience dealing with planning issues and communicating these at committees and public meetings</li><li>Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues</li><li>A degree in Town and Country Planning and/or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (or equivalent)</li><li>A current, valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel across the district, occasionally at short notice </li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul> How to apply For an informal discussion regarding the Gilston Area role OR the Strategic Applications Team roles, please contact Martin Plummer, Service Manager Development Management and Enforcement on (01992 532080) or Jenny Pierce, Gilston Area Team Leader on (07936 925718) or Neil Button, Interim Strategic Sites Team Leader on (01279 655261)To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 7 December 2025. For more information, visit our website <a href="//www.eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.eastherts.gov.uk</a> or contact the above officers.East Herts District Council are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Principal Planning Officer - Strategic Applications Team and Gilston Area Team

Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping high-quality prosperous new communities?Are you a planning or project management professional looking for a new challenge and be involved in one of the country’s largest new garden town developments?Would you like to use your organisational skills to ensure development milestones are met and quality objectives are achieved?Are you passionate about supporting communities through change and helping them to understand development proposals?If so, we are looking to expand our Gilston Area Planning Team with a new role to help us ensure the Gilston Area development achieves a high-quality standard and meets the objectives and commitments made during the planning application process.The Gilston Area is a new development of 10,000 new homes plus community infrastructure that will take around 25 years to complete. Planning permission was granted in January 2025 that secures the delivery of the infrastructure needed to support a whole new community as well as financial contributions towards infrastructure beyond the development.When construction kicks off you will play a key part in ensuring that approved designs are implemented and that infrastructure is delivered on time and to a good quality. You will ensure that information required in the legal agreement is provided. You will inform stakeholders and local communities about construction milestones and workstreams as necessary.As the project progresses there will be multiple detailed planning applications and conditions to be approved. Keeping track of each workstream will be crucial to the Gilston Area Team and to the community. The RoleAs a senior planning project officer you will have experience of managing complex minor and major planning applications or planning policy projects or have experience of complex projects with multiple interested parties and workstreams.The role will involve you liaising with officers, developers and their agents, statutory bodies and stakeholders as well as with existing and new communities. As such, the ability to understand and relay sometimes complex concepts to a variety of audiences is key to providing a transparent and effective service.The ability to manage, record and report information is a key part of this role. The ability to understand legal documents and relay key elements in easy to understand language is a desired skill.Additionally, you will:<ul><li>keep up to date with case law, national and local policies and community needs to ensure that the planning process can deliver the best outputs and outcomes</li><li>Present monitoring reports to committees and in other public meetings such as Community Forums, Development Management Forums and Steering Groups. </li><li>Respond promptly to customers’ needs. </li><li>Provide guidance, training and support to other team members</li></ul>This role will require you to visit and inspect land and development sites and other locations both within and beyond the district.So, if you want to join us at the head of the curve and become an innovator, designer and environmentalist helping to plan a prosperous future for East Hertfordshire, then apply today! About YouTo be considered as a Senior Planning Project Officer, you will need:<ul><li>Experience dealing with major development proposals or multi-strand projects</li><li>Experience and understanding of the planning legal obligation process-</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Experience dealing with planning issues and communicating these at committees and public meetings</li><li>Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues</li><li>A degree or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning, or equivalent such as project management or engagement</li><li>A current, valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel across the district, occasionally at short notice</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package </li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding the Gilston Area role please contact Martin Plummer, Service Manager Development Management and Enforcement on (01992 532080) or Jenny Pierce, Gilston Area Team Leader on (07936 925718) To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 7 December 2025. For more information, visit our website <a href="http://www.eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.eastherts.gov.uk</a> or contact the above officers.East Herts District Council are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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