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In this role, you will utilize your attention to detail and excellent people skills to create memorable days for people choosing a Staffordshire ceremony. This position demands high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and the willingness to work within a legal framework. Above all, it requires the ability to be sensitive and flexible to the needs of the public, ensuring a high-quality service is provided.\n\nIf you enjoy working in various locations and appreciate variable working hours, then this role is perfect for you.\nMain Responsibilities As a Registration Officer, you will prepare and deliver ceremonies including marriage, civil partnerships, and non-statutory ceremonies at locations across the County including Approved Premises, Registration Offices, hospitals and hospices demonstrating professionalism and resilience. \n\nYou will hold a statutory responsibility for the safe handling and correct completion of marriages and civil partnerships schedules, ensuring the highest professional service is delivered.\n\nYou will maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, complying at all times with national standards, service standards and best practice.\nThe Ideal Candidate We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and public speaking skills. You should have a keen eye for detail and be committed to maintaining high standards in registration practices and customer excellence. \n\nThe work pattern is variable, with ceremonies in Staffordshire taking place over 7 days per week particularly during peak season. \n\nInterviews will be held during the week commencing 17th February 2024\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:\n\nAmy Durston, Registration Service Operations Manager on <a href=\"mailto:amy.durston@staffordshire.gov.uk\">amy.durston@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nClaire Hillback, Registration Service Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:claire.hillback@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.hillback@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nKeir McCluskey, Registration Service Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:keir.mccluskey@staffordshire.gov.uk\">keir.mccluskey@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nSam Jones, Registration Service Ceremony Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£15.58 - £17.79 per hour","publishDate":"2025-01-14T20:18:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2100cc15-dd6f-4cc2-ba63-cc8c2731e3ae.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b0127d1-4a16-47df-8919-93da010a7ade","title":"Registered Manager","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"This is an fantastic time to join the Children’s Residential Service as we continue to expand our service provision.\n\nWe are excited to announce we are opening up 6 new homes which will provide a total of 12 beds for children/young people. We have several positions to fill and you will be based in Staffordshire county.\n\nWe provide high quality placements and dedicated support to children and young people to achieve and fulfil their potential.\n\nYou will be working as part of a service with experienced managers who are managing our current homes and have passion and dedication to the service for children and young people who are cared by us.\n\nWe currently have five children’s homes, comprising of:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>2 mainstream homes which are multi-function ‘hubs’ offering edge of care and in care services for children and young people.</li>\n\t<li>2 homes providing specialist short break provisions for children and young people with disabilities.</li>\n\t<li>1 mainstream home providing medium to long term placements for children and young people aged 11-17 years.</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will be need to be registered with Ofsted which will include an application to Ofsted, and you will be required to complete a health questionnaire. You will then be required to complete a ‘fit person’ interview with an inspector from Ofsted. Please access the link for further information.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-registration-as-a-childrens-social-care-provider-or-manager\">Register as a children’s social care provider or manager: introduction - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>\n\nWhy choose us?\n\nWe have recently reviewed all of our positions across the residential service to acknowledge the challenges that these roles can bring and want to ensure staff are supported, well trained which will in turn improve the outcomes for our children and young people:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>We have increased our pay for Registered Managers which is competitive across the West Midlands region.</li>\n\t<li>Managers are paid a standby fee for on call</li>\n\t<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n\t<li>PACE training to support managers with matching and to understand trauma and attachment</li>\n\t<li>Supervision training provided by Research in Practice</li>\n\t<li>Peer support and development</li>\n\t<li>Comprehensive training package</li>\n</ul>\nMain Responsibilities As the Registered Manager, you will\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>support the Residential Lead and lead a team of staff ensuring that children and young people are well cared for and are making progress.</li>\n\t<li>be accountable for ensuring overall service delivery with responsibility for ensuring the home meets with the requirements.</li>\n\t<li>be accountable to Ofsted through inspections. </li>\n\t<li>be required to supervise staff, complete audits, develop the workforce and most of all ensuring that the children and young people in your care is paramount.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll need to have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Recent and proven success as a Children’s Residential Home Manager/Deputy Manager.</li>\n\t<li>Be Passionate and creative</li>\n\t<li>Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and complex needs.</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of the Children’s Home Regulations & Inspection Framework.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of managing a team/supervising staff.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of working with partners.</li>\n\t<li>Minimum qualification in Level 3 Health & Social Care Children & Young People or equivalent.</li>\n\t<li>Level 5 diploma in Leadership & management or a commitment to complete this within 18 months starting in role.</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will be required to be part of an on-call rota and depending on service need, you may be required to provide cover for our other homes. A standby payment is paid for on-call.\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting improved outcomes for children and young people and are open and enthusiastic about establishing and implementing innovative practice, then we’d love to hear from you.\n\nIf you want to find out more about the role, please contact Residential Lead, Justine Bishop on 07800661929\n\nInterviews will be held in Stafford on 5th February 2025.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2025-01-13T17:10:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f237d1ec-4b20-47b2-ad21-d3a0535bd315.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2415d98b-9bfe-4d1e-8fc6-46d03392ea5a","title":"Development Officer - Rights of Way","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about access to Staffordshire’s great outdoors?\n\nStaffordshire’s 4,500 km network of public paths link people and communities to every corner of the county’s beautiful countryside, providing access to the many health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in the great outdoors.\n\nBy joining our passionate and driven team you’ll play a vital role in helping us become a leading authority in rural access and path management and driving forward our exciting plans for the path network.\n\nWe’re looking for an enthusiastic project manager to deliver a programme of service improvement that will involve researching, gathering data and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to identify best practice. \n\nUsing your highways knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, you’ll review, challenge and develop the important documents that underpin what we do including policies, processes, procedures and guidance and you’ll integrate these into day-to-day operations using modern tools and technology.\n\nThe work is fast-paced and will require you to prioritise tasks effectively to meet service needs.\n\nThis is a two-year fixed term appointment working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday and the role is hybrid with the main base at Stafford. \nMain Responsibilities In this role you'll:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Deliver a prioritised programme of improvement involving research, gathering data and working with internal teams and external partners to identify best practice.</li>\n\t<li>Review and develop clear, high-quality documents for both internal use and the public, such as policies, procedures and guidance.</li>\n\t<li>Contribute to the development of software tools and applications that support our business needs to account for new business process workflows.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure highway asset management principles including high quality and consistent highway data is factored into solutions.</li>\n\t<li>Assist with procurement, contract management and funding applications.</li>\n\t<li>Support team members to help them implement solutions.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A relevant degree or similar experience in agile project management and business improvement.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in improving services including drafting policies, business processes, procedures and operational systems.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of managing highways including relevant laws and regulations.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to challenge current working practices, promote creativity and solve problems using innovative methods.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of successfully implementing change and embedding new ways of working.</li>\n\t<li>Able to work independently with strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities.</li>\n\t<li>Enthusiastic, driven, self-motivated and focused on making effective solutions work.</li>\n\t<li>Proven skills in collaboration, networking and communication.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews will be held on Friday 7 February 2025 and will involve a presentation. \n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role please contact Becky Fuller, Rights of Way Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">becky.fuller@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708","publishDate":"2025-01-13T16:05:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e2131631-7e01-4f49-a057-a8dc0346828c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf71b942-bc7d-498a-a1a3-085a5bda6c14","title":"Development Officer - Countryside","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"The Countryside Development Officer is a new role, providing an exciting opportunity to get involved in a range of project development, project management and improvement activity, on both a site-specific and service-wide basis. \n\nSignificant investment has been committed to enhancing the visitor offer at the County Council’s largest countryside sites, whilst we continue to improve the Council’s wider countryside estate of green spaces for communities, visitors and environmental benefit. \n\nWith a focus on the County Council’s countryside sites, this diverse role will involve project development & procurement, project & contract management, report drafting, research & analysis and collaboration – making a difference to these sites and their users through service development and improvement.\nMain Responsibilities This post sits within Environment & Countryside’s Development Team. Reporting to the Development Manager, you will also work closely with managers and other colleagues in the Cannock Chase and Country Parks teams.\n\nYou will be involved in developing and managing projects to support the improvement of County Council countryside sites and the wider Environment & Countryside service. \n\nMore specifically, you'll: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Carry out and write up research and analysis to identify service provision gaps, needs or opportunities. </li>\n\t<li>Develop written, evidence-based project proposals in collaboration with colleagues.</li>\n\t<li>Commission desk-based studies and on-site projects; developing written specifications & associated procurement documents and overseeing procurement processes.</li>\n\t<li>Contract manage commissioned studies and projects; and support the management of lease and licence agreements located on countryside sites. </li>\n\t<li>Support the drafting and review of new / existing processes and procedures within the Environment & Countryside service. </li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate This role is suited to someone with plenty of experience in project development, project management, fundraising and/or service improvement within the natural environment sector. Having knowledge and understanding of practice, policy and legislation relevant to the management of country parks would be an advantage.\n\nYou will also:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Be flexible and organised. Thriving on the variety that this role offers, you will be able to prioritise and manage your own workload; successfully delivering multiple tasks and projects at the same time.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Have an ability to carry out, analyse and interpret research, data and evidence, using this to inform your development and management of projects.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Build and maintain good relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, putting your connections to good use to deliver collaborative projects across the service and beyond.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Be an excellent communicator. You will have proven experience of presenting information and documents, both written and in-person, to a high standard.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews and assessment will be held on Monday 10 February 2025.\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ruth Shufflebotham, Development Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:ruth.shufflebotham@staffordshire.gov.uk\">ruth.shufflebotham@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>. \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 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The services supports the County Council in the delivery of its objectives by providing quality services to support every single function in the Council including Staffordshire pension fund, as well as to a wide range of external clients.\n\nWe understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer remote working with attendance at our Stafford office on flexible patterns and in accordance with business need.\n\nWe are also happy to consider requests for part-time working.\nMain Responsibilities In this role you will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of planning and highways related matters so previous experience of assisting/managing a planning and highways caseload is essential, within either public sector or private practice.\n\nYour main responsibilities will include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of planning and highways transactions including (but not limited to) agreements under s106 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (including for minerals and waste developments) and s278 Highways Act 1980</li>\n\t<li>Advising on planning and highways enforcement matters</li>\n\t<li>Undertaking legal input into strategic legal advice and risk, including drafting Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required</li>\n\t<li>Supervising junior staff and delivering training where necessary</li>\n\t<li>Adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards</li>\n\t<li>Contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services’ marketing and selling services</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Sound planning and highways knowledge</li>\n\t<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>\n\t<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n\t<li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.</li>\n\t<li>Local authority knowledge preferred but not essential.</li>\n\t<li>Strong I.T skills</li>\n</ul>\n\nIf you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal discussion please contact John Rowe, Team Senior on 01785 276186 or at <a href=\"mailto:john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk\">john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Heather Morgan, Team Senior on 01785 277234 or at <a href=\"mailto:heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk\">heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nWe’re happy to talk flexible working.\n\nInterviews will be held week commencing 13 February 2025. However, depending on criteria of application received, interviews may be held sooner.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-01-13T15:47:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3d28bf5d-74e9-4020-b1af-1c5314c5a260.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87fce97f-0f54-4cd6-9a01-bc04a2ad556b","title":"Environment Manager","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Are you looking for the opportunity to make a real difference to nature, heritage and people across Staffordshire?\n\nAs Environment Manager, you will lead a team of specialists in ecology, landscape, trees and the historic environment, providing advice and technical input on environmental management across the council.\n\nWith expertise and experience in partnership working, you will lead development and input to partnerships and initiatives that support the conservation and recovery of Staffordshire’s natural and historic environment.\n\nThis will include strategic support and management of our partnerships for nature recovery across Staffordshire and Stoke, and the Cannock Chase National Landscape.\nMain Responsibilities In this role you'll:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead, manage and input to delivery of technical specialist environmental advice to ensure environmental compliance.</li>\n\t<li>Lead and oversee development and delivery of plans, strategies and initiatives to support Staffordshire’s environment.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure management and availability of data and evidence to support effective decision making.</li>\n\t<li>Leadership and management of a team of specialists.</li>\n\t<li>Partnership working, commissioning and managing stakeholder relations.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Significant knowledge and a working understanding of environmental policy and practice relevant to England.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of working across multiple disciplines.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of management, you will have a proven track record of leading and developing initiatives, plans and strategies, and working collaboratively to deliver environmental outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews are likely to be Wednesday 5 February 2025.\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sarah Bentley, Head of Environment & Countryside <a href=\"mailto:sarah.bentley@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0%C2%A0\">sarah.bentley@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2025-01-10T16:36:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b699bcfa-10c7-4073-832c-eee5dc54d8c9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"998005eb-42e6-4078-882c-d236e83d2afa","title":"Family Practitioner","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1, Floor 1, Tipping Street, Stafford Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Family Practitioner Service in Stafford.\n\nFrom completing a child centred assessment of need and strengths, through to the delivery on agreed actions as defined in a plan, you will need effective observational ability; be an empathetic listener; have highly attuned analytical skills and the confidence to effectively challenge whilst maintaining relationships.\n\nYou will be delivering interventions to families, children & young people in a variety of settings including the home, school and in the community, which address and support their often complex needs and vulnerabilities.\n\nAs part of a team, you will be required to complete duty tasks as scheduled and support the delivery of our groupwork programmes.\n\nThis is a fixed term contract until 30/09/2026\nMain Responsibilities Our Family Practitioners are key workers for the children and families we support. In this role you’ll be:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Leading on early help assessments and plans</li>\n\t<li>Working together with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care</li>\n\t<li>Contributing to parenting assessments</li>\n\t<li>Supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and life story work</li>\n\t<li>Supporting on the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work you do with children, young people and their families</li>\n</ul>\n\nAnd through all this great work you do, you’ll be supporting children and families, with a restorative practice approach, helping them stay together where possible.\nThe Ideal Candidate As a Family Practitioner you will have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience</li>\n\t<li>Experience of supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work and being creative in the way that you work to engage children, their families and carers</li>\n\t<li>Be flexible with working hours as there may be occasions where evening and weekend work may be needed</li>\n\t<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle</li>\n</ul>\n\nBut above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.\n\nFor further information, please contact Katie Gudger, Family Practitioner Lead at<a href=\"mailto:laura.lowton@staffordshire.gov.uk\"> katie.gudger@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>\n\nInterviews will be held Tuesday 28 January.\n\nThis role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654 (pro rata) plus £963 essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-01-10T16:23:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b6c5207b-4225-49c4-a1f2-b0e7581443bd.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"68e45ee6-1c5f-4dd2-a76b-514c4eddfccf","title":"Principal Officer SEND Conflict Resolutions and Tribunals","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Our SEND Team is looking for an experienced SEND professional to manage our highly effective Conflict Resolutions and Tribunals Team.\n\nYou'll ensure that the Local Authority are complying with our statutory duties and above all, placing the child and their needs at the centre of our practice and decision making. \nMain Responsibilities You will lead a team of SEND Tribunal Officers and Caseworkers to ensure that the Local Authority response to SENDIST appeals and hearings in accordance with the Children and Families Act (2014). Above all and, where possible, you will seek to resolve appeals before they escalate. Your primary role will be to,\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Performance manage and provide specialist technical, legal and practice supervision to a team of keyworkers and tribunal caseworkers and provide professional support to District SEND managers.</li>\n\t<li>Be the primary point of contact for the Local Authority in relation to SENDIST appeals.</li>\n\t<li>Manage and triage SENDIST appeals listed against the Local Authority. To be responsible for coordinating and build the Local Authority case for SENDIST appeals, including the development and preparation of Local Authority witnesses.</li>\n\t<li>Attend and represent the Local Authority at SENDIST (SEN Tribunals). Be responsible and accountable for making decisions at SENDIST that relate to defending or conceding Local Authority decisions regarding all sections of the Educational Health and Care Plan. </li>\n</ul>\n\nYou'll work closely with the Principal Educational Psychologist, Head of SEND and school leaders and benefit from the support of an exceptional education legal team that provides invaluable advice and counsel.\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>a range of experience of working in this challenging area and and above all, an exceptional understanding of SEND law, practice and guidance. </li>\n\t<li>be able to work to very specific deadlines, be clear in your communication with a range of professionals and above all, be confident to present the Local Authority position at a SEND tribunal.</li>\n</ul>\n\nShortlisting will be in the week of 3 February 2025 with interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates in the week of 10 February.\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Dr Halit Hulusi, Head of SEND<a href=\"mailto:%20halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk\"> halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-01-10T16:11:07.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-03T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d5f8da69-e885-47f7-a4cf-8f0526675251.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"62ff42bf-1bbc-4735-8fb1-da95f0f85710","title":"Commissioning Manager (Older People and Physical and Sensory Disability Commissioning Team)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for an experienced Social Care Commissioner who has a thorough understanding of adult social care and commissioning to take forward key projects within the County.\n\nThis post will lead on Care in the Home, with a particular focus on commissioning of Home Care and Market Sustainability, and will support the delivery of the Social Care Older People and Housing Strategies. The post will also lead on Carers across OPPD Commissioning.\n\nYou will be based within the Older People and Physical Disability Commissioning Team, working as part of a team of five commissioning managers.\nMain Responsibilities In this role you'll:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Develop and implement strategies and plans to deliver the council's strategic objectives.</li>\n\t<li>Lead on developing future commissioning arrangements for home and community care.</li>\n\t<li>Develop innovation and service specific solutions to meet needs and improve outcomes which are co-produced with people and their carers/families.</li>\n\t<li>Manage and deliver projects to timescale and budget.</li>\n\t<li>Form and maintain positive working relationships with providers, and internal and external stakeholders.</li>\n\t<li>Develop opportunities for closer collaboration with commissioners in the NHS and other authorities.</li>\n\t<li>Learn from best practice both within the sector and outside and translating that into working practice.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate you’ll bring:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>the ability to analyse data and determine priorities based on evidence and develop and produce documents written to a high standard.</li>\n\t<li> skills and experience as a commissioner who has a track record of engaging and shaping markets to improve outcomes for people who receive support.</li>\n\t<li>an understanding of the legislative requirements for adult social care, as well as practice implications, and through promoting strength-based approaches to adult social care support personalisation and achieve greater independence.</li>\n\t<li>expert communication skills and ability to develop and sustain working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.</li>\n\t<li>a commitment to engagement and coproduction and experience of involving people who use services and their families/carers in the planning and development of services and policies.</li>\n\t<li>the ability to work at a strategic level but also have a sound understanding of adult social care operations and legislation.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews will be held: Monday 27 January 2025\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nFor an informal chat or further information about this role please contact Helen Trousdale, Lead Commissioner <a href=\"mailto:helen.trousdale@staffordshire.gov.uk\">helen.trousdale@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2025-01-10T09:49:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eddd71af-4b8f-4466-b848-34088e703090.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"678a7f2a-d05b-4f6d-9b6d-87ba6d4496de","title":"Head of Business Support and Improvement","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"This exciting new role of Head of Business Support and Improvement is focused on guiding multi-disciplinary teams to ensure Staffordshire's highway infrastructure and services support the creation of vibrant, safe, and sustainable communities.\n\nIn this role you'll promote Staffordshire County Council's vision to create places where people can prosper, be healthy, and be part of thriving communities by aligning highway service delivery to contribute to economic growth, sustainability, and resilience.\n\nYou will guide highway strategy on climate change and sustainability, innovation, contract governance, performance management, safety, fleet care and depot management, amongst other cross-cutting issues and initiatives\n\nYou will be based in Stafford with the ability to work flexibly and occasionally be required to attend inquiries and public meetings outside of normal working hours.\nMain Responsibilities In this role you'll guide highway strategy on climate change and sustainability, innovation, contract governance, performance management, safety, fleet care and depot management, amongst other cross-cutting issues and initiatives.\n\nYou will also:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead the development and implementation of frameworks for service commissioning and contract performance to ensure service and community needs are met.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Ensure the appropriate governance of complex, high-value highway service delivery to maintain quality, safety, and value.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Support the creation of strategies and policies to effectively manage highway services and improve their resilience.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and represent the council in public, including attending inquiries and community meetings as required.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Guide a culture of innovation within the highways department by fostering collaboration with local, regional, national organisations and professional bodies to ensure the best standards in service delivery.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A degree or relevant experience in a related field.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Substantial experience in people management, policy development, contract management, and financial oversight.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and experience in implementing large-scale, cost-effective service improvements.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience working in local government or similarly complex environments.</li>\n</ul>\n\nKey skills:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Provide strategic direction and decision-making skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Ability to foster innovation and handle multiple stakeholder relationships.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Ability to prioritise between demands and respond flexibly to changing circumstances, whilst maintaining political awareness.</li>\n</ul>\n\nApplicant shortlisting will take place week commencing Monday 3 February 2025, with applicants updated by Friday 7 February 2025.\n\nInterviews will be held week commencing Monday 24 February 2025.\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, so please consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role, please contact James Bailey, Assistant Director for Highways and the Built County at <a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">james.bailey@staffordshire.gov.u</a><a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">k</a>.\n\nRecruitment Process\n\nWe anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£67,881 - £72,817","publishDate":"2025-01-09T17:15:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/03149aec-177d-422d-abcb-4ba6e429d697.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03a211bc-6b24-46ca-92e5-8a821c45e0d2","title":"Executive Support Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"This is a great chance to join Staffordshire County Council's Business and Executive Support Team and be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team. We are a centrally led administrative function which offers high quality business support across the organisation.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a confident individual to progress within a friendly working environment. \n\nThe role is office based with flexible home working arrangements based on business needs.\nMain Responsibilities We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Executive Support Officer with a ‘can do’ attitude to join the team. You will need to be a flexible and professional individual and able to multi-task with a positive and proactive approach. \n\nSome of your responsibilities will include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>providing a professional, efficient and effective administrative support to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Wider Leadership Team (WLT) and Cabinet Members (CM) supporting them in their official duties</li>\n\t<li>effectively managing the diaries and scheduling of meetings for SLT, WLT, CM and senior colleagues</li>\n\t<li>taking the initiative and act on behalf of SLT, WLT and CM and leadership Teams to resolve issues</li>\n\t<li>supporting the SLT/ WLT and Cabinet members and senior colleagues in dealing with complex enquiries and correspondence from members and officers within the County Council, members of the public, MPs and partners</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>is experienced in taking accurate action notes of meetings, some of these being in-house and multi-agency meetings</li>\n\t<li>has excellent administrative and IT skills including diary and email management</li>\n\t<li>is able to work independently with minimal supervision and enjoys problem solving</li>\n\t<li>has excellent written and oral communication skills and able to engage with colleagues at all levels of an organisation</li>\n\t<li>has an ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment and to manage changes/priorities at short notice</li>\n</ul>\n\nExperience in a similar role would be preferable, but not essential\n\nInterviews will take place 29 January 2025.\n\nFor an informal chat about this role, please contact Carly Trusler, Business Support Team Leader at <a href=\"mailto:carly.trusler@staffordshire.gov.uk.\">carly.trusler@staffordshire.gov.uk.</a>\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,119 - £27,803 (Pro Rata)","publishDate":"2025-01-09T17:08:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b657e291-4093-4597-9a23-3520f7ab05e3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d8179d20-51df-4c98-be8f-abca899d840d","title":"Junior Programmer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"We are excited to be offering a role in the Development team for a junior Data Warehouse developer.\n\nIf you are keen to build a career in data warehousing, this is an ideal opportunity to work with a team of 13 developers who are ready to share their extensive knowledge and experience with you.\n\nWe are heavily invested in YOUR future, providing all the training required.\nMain Responsibilities As a junior programmer you will be hands-on designing, and building data models and solutions, under the guidance and supervision of more experienced developers.\n\nA typical day may include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Working with the latest versions of SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSMS</li>\n\t<li>Contributing to the advice provided to business users on technical options</li>\n\t<li>Writing TSQL</li>\n\t<li>Troubleshooting issues</li>\n\t<li>Building ETL jobs</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate Any experience with the following technologies or methodologies will be advantageous:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience with the Microsoft reporting stack (SSMS, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and Power BI)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with writing SQL queries</li>\n\t<li>Experience of troubleshooting SQL/Data load issues</li>\n\t<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n\t<li>Problem resolution skills</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews are likely to take place in the two weeks following the closing date of the advert. \n\nFor any queries or an informal chat about this role, please contact Mark Nolan, Development Manager at <a href=\"mailto:mark.nolan@staffordshire.gov.uk\">mark.nolan@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-01-09T08:53:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d134ebdd-07da-4e88-a318-b0ea6b49fe93.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5804024-d8d4-4bd1-89a2-528b1e25aaa4","title":"Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Supervisor","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire HWRC","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"video-embed-wrapper\"></div>\n\n \nMain Responsibilities Our 14 household waste recycling centres accept around 85,000 tonnes of waste per year and accept 42 types of material.\n\nThe recycling centres are visited approximately 1.6 million times a year by residents.\n\nYou will play a key role in helping us maintain the best service for residents, be sustainable and provide good value for money. \n\nYou'll be responsible for: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Ensuring all HWRCs are being operated and maintained in a safe and professional manner, in accordance with their Environmental Permit, Planning Permissions and councils’ procedures. (Set a personal example regarding health and safety and environment matters)</li>\n\t<li>Conduct Risk Assessments on activities within their department ensuring that the methods and systems of work are safe. Also, that the necessary procedures, rules and regulations designed to achieve this are applied.</li>\n\t<li>To maximise recycling rates at all HWRCs under the Supervisor’s control.</li>\n\t<li>Identify opportunities to expand the range of materials for recycling.</li>\n\t<li>Managing staff and day-to-day operations including staff rotas, induction of new employees/temporary labour and/or visitors to site, employee relations issues and identification of employee training requirements.</li>\n\t<li>To manage, supervise, motivate, coach and develop all employees under the Supervisor’s control.</li>\n\t<li>Ensuring that all plant and equipment at the HWRC’s are safe and maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations, as well as ensure that all daily checks and records are carried out.</li>\n\t<li>To ensure that all systems are being adhered to by all employees under the Supervisor’s control, taking appropriate remedial action where required.</li>\n\t<li>Promoting high profile helpful, courteous and professional customer service.</li>\n\t<li>To undertake any other duties reasonably requested by SCC management, including working at other sites and assisting with recycling.</li>\n\t<li>The use of works vehicle is available for the travel for work and between HWRC sites but not for personal use.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A Certificate of technical competence in Hazardous Waste Transfer (NVQ Level 4).</li>\n\t<li>Strong leadership skills involving a multi-disciplined team, delivering measurable results through motivating others.</li>\n\t<li>People development skills and leadership qualities; able to coach and motivate employees to deliver results.</li>\n\t<li>Commitment, determination and a strong drive to meet personal objectives. </li>\n\t<li>Ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels in a capacity of adding value to the decision-making process.</li>\n\t<li>Performance driven with the ability to deliver added value and assist in the improvement of operational performance.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to assist in the operational strategic direction of the HWRC Network.</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and operations.</li>\n\t<li>An understanding of recycling and recyclable materials is an advantage.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in the operation of Household waste recycling centres (HWRC'S)</li>\n\t<li>A Full UK driving licence. </li>\n</ul>\n\nFor more information about this role please contact Danny Wraxton, HWRC Operations and Service Improvement Manager, <a href=\"mailto:danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nInterviews will be held: week commencing 27 January 2025.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067","publishDate":"2025-01-06T14:31:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6d292e31-3f6a-4057-bd3f-4f23516e1e62.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"916479ca-f636-4250-893b-7d05be10915f","title":"Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement (Level 2)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for two experienced senior lawyers to lead our Contracts and Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop the team while helping to shape its future direction. You will oversee the delivery of legal services within the team and provide complex legal and procurement advice across all Council departments.\n\nWe are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. Our legal department consists of 83 dedicated lawyers and support staff.\n\nFor one of the positions, experience with Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is required.\n\nWe offer a diverse and rewarding caseload that allows you to apply your expertise in managing a range of complex legal matters.\n\nBenefits include:\n\n- Pension scheme with up to 29.6% employer contribution.\n\n- Flexible working arrangements.\n\n- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.\nMain Responsibilities Some of the responsibilities will include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing Contracts and Procurement team to ensure high performance and professional growth.</li>\n\t<li>Providing complex legal and procurement advice to clients on various matters relating to all Directorates of the Council.</li>\n\t<li>Providing advice on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) (required for one of the roles).</li>\n\t<li>Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of complex agreements including frameworks, services contracts, ICT contracts, social care contracts, collaboration agreements, section 75 agreements and various central and local government grant funding arrangements and loan agreements including Subsidy Control considerations.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for two qualified Solicitors or Barristers with proven experience in Contracts and Procurement and the ability to lead a team.\n\nPrivate Finance Initiative experience is required for one of the roles.\n\nIf you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or require any more information, please contact Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager on 01785 854186 or <a href=\"mailto:imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk\">imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nInterviews will be held: week commencing 3 February 2025.\n\nWe would also be happy to consider flexible working.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2025-01-06T12:23:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d281c1f0-9ea7-40d5-bfb4-d35164240df6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3cf396fe-1144-474d-ab0c-c34cfb9d888a","title":"Senior Countryside Officer","employer":"Cannock Chase District Council","department":"","location":"Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Senior Countryside Officer\n \nGrade H: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum\n \nPost Number: DP373\n \nPermanent - 37 Hours per week\n \nBenefits to you:\n<ul>\n<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Discounted Leisure Centre Membership</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional fee per annum</li>\n<li>26 days holiday increasing to 31 after 5 years continuous service </li>\n<li>Cycle Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking</li>\n<li>Casual Car User Allowance</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe Councils Countryside Team manages over 250 hectares of land within the District of Cannock Chase including a Site of Special Scientific Interest, three Local Nature Reserves, Local Wildlife Sites, and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Habitats include woodland, heathland, wetland, and species rich grassland and some are grazed by our own herd of Dexter cattle. The sites are predominantly urban or urban fringe in nature. The primary role of the team is to ensure that these sites are maintained to a high standard both for wildlife conservation purposes and informal public recreation.\n \nWe are looking for a Senior Countryside Officer to lead, manage and promote the Countryside Service through working with other Council departments, partners, relevant organisations, other professionals and members of the public including volunteers, with the overall aim of protecting and enhancing the conservation status and distinctive habitats of the Countryside sites, whilst balancing the requirement for public access and management.\n \nYou should have considerable experience of countryside and habitat management and managing staff and volunteers.\n \nIn addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills being able to communicate clearly and effectively face to face, by telephone or other means, whilst demonstrating courtesy and tact in dealing with to a wide range of people.\n \nPossession of a valid full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.\n \nFor an informal discussion please contact Peter Scholes, Principal Landscape & Countryside Officer on 01543 462621.\n \nTo apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href=\"https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login\">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>\n \nAlternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk\">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number DP373.\n \nThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 31st January 2025.\n \nTHE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-06T11:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0b8c3736-ee7f-4db6-a606-7ac77cf3400c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c28f84f1-cafc-488b-a9bd-f9dff303313c","title":"Countryside Estate Worker","employer":"Cannock Chase District Council","department":"","location":"Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Countryside Estate Worker\n \nGrade D: £25,183 - £27,269 per annum\n \nPost Number: DP378\n \nPermanent - 37 Hours per week\n \nBenefits to you:\n<ul>\n<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Discounted Leisure Centre Membership</li>\n<li>23 days holiday increasing to 26 after 5 years continuous service </li>\n<li>Cycle Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking</li>\n<li>Casual Car User Allowance</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe Countryside Team manages over 250 hectares of land within the District of Cannock Chase for the purposes of wildlife conservation and informal public recreation including a Site of Special Scientific Interest, three Local Nature Reserves, Local Wildlife Sites, and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Habitats include woodland, heathland, wetland, and species rich grassland. The sites are grazed by our own herd of Dexter cattle and are predominantly urban or urban fringe in nature. The primary role of the team is to ensure that these sites are maintained to a high standard both for wildlife conservation purposes and public enjoyment.\n \nWe are looking for a full time Countryside Estate Worker, with experience of working with volunteers and having a good practical knowledge and experience of countryside management techniques for nature conservation. As well as being able to demonstrate managing a wide range of habitat types, the successful candidate will be competent in the use of agricultural & horticultural machinery, chainsaws, brush cutters and power tools. Experience in managing cattle would be an advantage. Heavy manual outdoor work will be required.\n \nIn addition, you should have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively face to face and by telephone, demonstrating courtesy and tact in dealing with the general public and giving clear instructions to volunteers. The ability to carry out site inspections and maintain records are also essential requirements of the role.\n \nCandidates will ideally have an understanding of wildlife and countryside legislation and possess appropriate qualifications in the safe use of forestry equipment and pesticide application. Possession of a valid full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.\n \nThe post will include regular rostered weekends inc. Bank Holidays, mainly over the winter period to look after the cattle. Hours of work are 8:30am to 16:25pm with occasional out of hours working required.\n \nTo apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href=\"https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login\">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>\n \nAlternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk\">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number DP378.\n \nThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 31st January 2025.\n \nTHE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade D: £25,183 - £27,269 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-06T11:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8d6b6274-5845-4e5d-8913-f63d6382e5c1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c20124a0-b4e3-4d38-97f8-e472e0802250","title":"Highway Inspection and Resilience Manager","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"It’s an exciting time to join our Highways Team here at Staffordshire County Council! \n\nOur vision is to help Staffordshire’s economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county. \n\nStaffordshire has great places and great connections, boasting the beautiful rural landscape of a shire county together with excellent transport links to major destinations across the country. \n\nWe are committed to fixing more roads and improving transport and digital connections and we are making significant investment into the quality of our roads. To ensure we can deliver our ambitious Highways Transformation we are looking to grow our team of highway engineering professionals and develop talent for the future. \n\nAlthough your base will be in Stafford, we have highway inspection teams working from a number of locations across the county and are able to discuss flexible working options and locations that might be applicable for this role. \nMain Responsibilities As a member of the Highways Maintenance and Network Management team you will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead the highway inspection team to fulfil the statutory duties of the highway authority to maintain the network through a programme of highway safety & tree inspections and commissioning of safety repairs.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure operational, resource and contingency plans are in place for responding to weather events and incidents.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure the team provide excellent customer service in dealing with customer enquiries, ensuring effective communication with the public.</li>\n\t<li>Lead on the development of a risk-based approach to network hierarchy, inspections and defects identified and network resilience due to weather events and incidents.</li>\n\t<li>Establish, develop and maintain relevant contacts and stakeholder relationships to enable effective regional working.</li>\n\t<li>Coach, mentor, empower and develop team members to ensure they deliver a customer focused, modern professional service, challenging work practices as required.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will have significant experience in the management and delivery of highway inspection, highway tree management and highway resilience services together with:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A Degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Civil Engineering and/or.</li>\n\t<li>Professional qualification at Incorporated Engineer level or knowledge/experience at equivalent level.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of representing a highway authority in the defence of claims against it or, action against third parties.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrable understanding and management of customer and public interfaces.</li>\n\t<li>Leadership and team management of multi-disciplinary teams.</li>\n\t<li>Analytical skills with good attention to detail.</li>\n\t<li>Good written, verbal and digital communication skills, with the ability to pitch communications at an appropriate level to the target audience</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe interview dates for this vacancy will be Thursday 30 January and/or Friday 31 January 2025.\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact David Walters, Head of Highway Maintenance & Network Management at: <a href=\"mailto:david.walters@staffordshire.gov.uk\">david.walters@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nPlease note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 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Registration Officer

Staffordshire County Council

£15.58 - £17.79 per hour

Stafford Register Office (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Registered Manager

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Development Officer - Rights of Way

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Development Officer - Countryside

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Lawyer - Highways and Planning (Level 1)

Staffordshire County Council

£48,710 - £52,805

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Environment Manager

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Family Practitioner

Staffordshire County Council

£29,093 - £32,654 (pro rata) plus £963 essential car user allowance

Staffordshire Place 1, Floor 1, Tipping Street, Stafford Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Principal Officer SEND Conflict Resolutions and Tribunals

Staffordshire County Council

£48,710 - £52,805

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Commissioning Manager (Older People and Physical and Sensory Disability Commissioning Team)

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Staffordshire Place 1 (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Head of Business Support and Improvement

Staffordshire County Council

£67,881 - £72,817

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Executive Support Officer

Staffordshire County Council

£25,119 - £27,803 (Pro Rata)

Staffordshire Place 1 (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Junior Programmer

Staffordshire County Council

£26,409 - £29,093

Staffordshire Place 1 (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Supervisor

Staffordshire County Council

£31,067

Staffordshire HWRC (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement (Level 2)

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Countryside Officer

Cannock Chase District Council

Grade H: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum

Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Countryside Estate Worker

Cannock Chase District Council

Grade D: £25,183 - £27,269 per annum

Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Highway Inspection and Resilience Manager

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Environmental Support Lead Officer

Staffordshire County Council

£32,654 - £37,035

Staffordshire Place 1 (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Social Worker (Lichfield)

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708 + £963 car user allowance

Lichfield (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

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Registration Officer

Registered Manager

Development Officer - Rights of Way

Development Officer - Countryside

Senior Lawyer - Highways and Planning (Level 1)

Environment Manager

Family Practitioner

Principal Officer SEND Conflict Resolutions and Tribunals

Commissioning Manager (Older People and Physical and Sensory Disability Commissioning Team)

Head of Business Support and Improvement

Executive Support Officer

Junior Programmer

Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Supervisor

Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement (Level 2)

Senior Countryside Officer

Countryside Estate Worker

Highway Inspection and Resilience Manager

Environmental Support Lead Officer

Social Worker (Lichfield)

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