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Talent and Resourcing delivers a high standard of service to both ECC employees and to external customers, with our employees and customers at the heart of what we do. Working collaboratively across the Organisation, Talent and Resourcing is responsible for all people payments, resourcing, employee casework, first line HR queries, pre-employment vetting and business development of external services to our partners</p><p> The Employment Vetting Officer (EVO) will be responsible for undertaking all pre-employment vetting checks on new joiners to ECC and our external customers and are fully compliant to start work in their role. They will ensure clearances are completes efficiently, to full safeguarding requirements whilst ensuring hiring managers and candidates have exemplary communication throughout the vetting journey. The EVO will be the subject matter expert on vetting legislation and ECC policy and be confident in working to clear legal requirements. </p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Develop a clear understanding of ECC policy and key legislative guidance (ex. DfE, Social Work England, OFSTED, Keeping Children safe in Education) so as to possess a clear grasp of the required pre-employment vetting for each candidate. </li>\n<li>Provide technical advice and guidance to hiring managers on required pre-employment vetting requirements, including where required bespoke checks which are expected in regulated sectors such as Social Work, education & legal services. </li>\n<li>Obtaining required checks such as employment references, DBS checks, right to work, vaccination etc, as is required for each role to meet statutory and policy requirements. </li>\n<li>Review all received checks, to ensure they meet the required standards and that cumulatively they raise no concerns for follow up, referring cases where needed for safeguarding review, operating within the requirements of the rehabilitation of offender's act. </li>\n<li>Using technology, undertake all required clearances for new starters to ECC and our partner customers. Working at pace and organising multiple workstreams to ensure clearances are chased pro-actively and completed within agreed timescales. </li>\n<li>Ensuring that candidates and managers are regularly kept up to date on progress of clearances, including expected delays and expectation management. </li>\n<li>Providing subject matter expertise on additional checks or complex decisions need to be made regarding vetting, ensuring that the safeguarding principles of the organisation are adhered to, without exception. </li>\n<li>Best in class candidate and hiring manager care, with all emails responded to within 24 hours of receipt. Pro-actively moving the candidate through the vetting process, chasing promptly when require via telephone and email and engaging hiring managers quickly when a candidate is not responding promptly. </li>\n<li>Where needed, with the appropriate consideration, adjusting their approach to facilitate required changes to the specific situation, without compromising on safeguarding but ensuring a quick process for all involved. </li>\n<li>Seeing cases through to completion including issuing of contract, accurate integration to payroll systems and receipt of satisfactory candidate and hiring manager survey responses at the closure of each case. </li>\n<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. </li>\n</ul><p><strong>The Experience You Will Bring</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Educated to RQF Level 3 or equivalent by experience. </li>\n<li>Understanding of employment and vetting legislation, in both regulated and non-regulated environments. </li>\n<li>A keen understanding and experience of the practical application of regulated guidance as set out by the Department for Education, Social Work England, Care Quality Commission, Office for Standards in Education, central government, Solicitors Regulatory Authority and Disclosure and Barring. </li>\n<li>Thorough understanding of the keeping children safe in education act and the rehabilitation of offenders act. </li>\n<li>Able to communicate complex technical legislative guidance to candidates and hiring managers in a simple way that is easy to understand. </li>\n<li>Proficient IT skills, MS Word and MS Excel are essential.</li>\n<li>Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, a result orientated approach and continually seeking to improve. 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It is a varied role that includes system related tasks such as cleansing data, testing system upgrades and helping to resolve issues that affect the day to running of My Oracle. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other teams across ECC and interact with customers to resolve self-serve and other issues. </span></p><p><span><span><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span> </span></p><p><span>The HR Systems Officer will complete complex processing and manage simple projects of work in relation to system performance and development on HR systems. Customer liaison and understanding of business processing will be a key part of the role, ensuring that complex integrity checks and system processes are completed to give a seamless service to our customers. </span></p><p><span>Delivering expert knowledge and advice, the role requires good attention to deal and understanding of how the team processes impact end users, making recommendations and improvements to enhance the service. </span></p><p><span><strong><span>Accountabilities</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Responsible for undertaking system & data integrity checks and complex processes to ensure excellent delivery of service to system users.</span></li>\n<li><span>Create and review processes and relevant documentation such as training materials and process mapping to enable improvement and clarity in working practices. </span></li>\n<li><span>Contributes to finding innovative solutions to issues which could potentially impact or disrupt the customer experience and/or the processing cycle. </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing expert knowledge of the systems and business processes to ensure seamless delivery. </span></li>\n<li><span>Responsible for conducting testing and acceptance of test scripts in accordance with changes to the system. 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This will include working within a team, interacting with members of the public and keeping accurate records of the daily site operations.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Ideally, the successful applicant will have previous experience in a customer service role with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. 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In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.</p>\n<p>Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.</p>\n<h3>Senior Building Control Surveyor</h3>\n<h3>Salary: £47,156 - £51,364 per annum, Grade I (SCP 41 - 45)</h3>\n<h3>Market Supplement: £8,000 per annum (to be reviewed after 12 months)</h3>\n<p>We are looking for a team member who has a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent construction discipline and has corporate full membership of either MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB and must be registered at either Class 2 or 3 with the Building Safety Regulator .</p>\n<p>You must be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative and have broad experience in Building Control legislation and enforcement processes. You must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p>\n<p><strong>You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.</strong></p>\n<h3>In return we can offer,</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>\n<li>One professional membership payment.</li>\n<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>\n<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.<br> </li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Please note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.</strong></p>\n<p>Brentwood Borough Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.</p>\n<div>\n<h3>How to apply</h3>\n<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>\n<p>Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.</p>\n</div>\n</div><div>\n<h3>Further information on this vacancy</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://ats-brentwood.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/315131/documents/753416\">Job Description and Person Specification </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://ats-brentwood.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/315131/documents/753417\">Job application guidance </a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47156.0000 - £51364.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T03:41:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T03:41:13.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3b827f40-f807-437e-8d6a-9c593943c373.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"27d56c66-f7b3-494d-a81c-3b139e2675b5","title":"Teachers Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"Koru Independent AP Academy","location":"Koru Independent AP Academy","locationType":3,"description":"<h2 class=\"mb-4 font-display text-lg font-bold text-greyscale-600\">Job overview</h2>\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-content\">\n<p>JOB DESCRIPTION : Teaching Assistant</p>\n<p>REPORTS TO : Director of Curriculum</p>\n<p>SALARY : £18,000 - £25,500 actual salary (subject to hours and experience)</p>\n<p>HOURS : 8:00am to 4:00pm (negotiable)</p>\n<p>39 weeks per year  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Working for Koru Independent AP Academy</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and effective Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and motivated, with a calm, approachable and personable manner to join our nurturing and successful Alternative Provision.  </p>\n<p>Based in the heart of Harold Hill, our academy specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. 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This could be the opportunity you are looking for! </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong> As this is an apprenticeship opportunity, you will be required to work onsite at County Hall in Chelmsford, 2-3 days per week to enable support, learning and development. </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Benefits:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Disability Confident Leader: we are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>National Apprenticeship Wage for the first 12 months of your Apprenticeship. After 12 months of service, your salary will increase to the National Living Wage (currently £23,557 per annum as of 01 April 2025). </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> A <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/customer-service-practitioner-v1-1\"> Customer Service </a> Level 2 or a <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0\"> Business Administrator </a> Level 3 qualification via Adult Community Learning (ACL). </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> Whilst undertaking an apprenticeship within Essex County Council, you can expect to be supported from your first day. You'll be invited to attend a specific onboarding event, have access to exclusive training material via My Learning platform, enrolled in the apprenticeship channel alongside colleagues on similar paths, invited to frequent gatherings, and offered peer-to-peer guidance. Additionally, you will have the chance to showcase your apprenticeship experience to external audiences. Apprenticeships are a valued career pathway to achieving your ambitions within Essex County Council, whilst gaining a qualification. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> Our Level 2 apprenticeship is an intermediate level apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to 5 GCSE passes. Our Level 3 apprenticeship is an advanced apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to two A Levels or T Level. These apprenticeships are a fantastic steppingstone into your preferred career. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to develop a solid foundation in you chosen profession, while also contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the Essex County Council. </span></span></p><p><span><span> There is every opportunity to progress to further roles and training within Essex County Council. You will have the chance to put forward your ideas, grow your skillset and collaborate with an innovative team in a collaborative environment. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>What our apprentices say:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <em> \"I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door with your local council/ government\" </em> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <em> \"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and I was good at.\" </em> </span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>The Role:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice within our Business Support function. </span></span></p><p><span><span> The role will be extremely rewarding if you have an interest in office administration, enjoy helping people and being part of a busy team in a challenging role and as an entry point, for someone considering a career in Administration, Local Government or Social Care. ECC highly values its apprentices and successful candidates will be encouraged to develop and in time progress within the organisation, with over 85% securing permanent roles during their apprenticeship. </span></span></p><p><span><span> This position provides the work-based experience to compliment the learning-based elements of the Apprenticeship Framework and will offer you a supportive environment in which to gain a wealth of experience and transferable skills such as IT systems, organisational skills, effective teamwork and communication. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Business Support provide high quality administrative support to all Essex County Council front-line services, so can offer experience in all aspects of customer service and administrative tasks during the apprenticeship. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>About You:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> You will be: </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Highly organised and reliable. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Capable of prioritising a demanding workload and have a \"can do\" attitude. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Able to take ownership of work and achieve the agreed commitments. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Able to communicate effectively as well as have an ability to build and establish relationships and provide a high-quality service to customers. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365 applications and willing to learn new systems. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Have a friendly approach and a good phone manner. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Emotionally intelligent. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Good teamwork skills and a commitment to collaboration. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Experienced in a working environment is helpful, but not essential. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <strong>Essential Requirements for the role:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><ul>\n<li><span><span>You will need to be 16 years of age at the start of the apprenticeship. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You will need to have the right to work and study in England. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You will have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You cannot have previously completed a qualification that is Level 2 or above in field that is related to Customer Services or Business Administration. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>As apprentices have employed status you must have the right to permanently live, work and study in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> Please note that we must be provided with your GCSE certificate at the final stage of the recruitment process. If you have international equivalent qualifications a NARIC Statement of Comparability must be provided. If you do not already hold one you can purchase online - you can find more information here <a href=\"https://enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx\"> Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk) </a> <span>.</span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>What will you be doing?</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> You will assist with the delivery of routine administrative tasks, dealing with day-to-day work including (but not limited to): </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Inputting data from source documents into the relevant recording system, checking the accuracy, verifying and correcting data. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Responding to emails. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Telephone calls. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Front facing customer service. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Maintain your own diary and work pattern management. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Photocopying/ scanning. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Sending letters and dealing with incoming post. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Attend meetings with team colleagues and Managers, either in person or by video. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Working from home or in an office space. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Work alongside other administrative assistants and apprentices who will train you and support you through the day-to-day work. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Follow ECC policies and procedures for task completion and our expected standards of behaviours. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a><strong><span>Why Essex?</span></strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> To read more about us please visit: </span></span></p><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services\"> Corporate Services </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work?source=workingforessex.com\"> Entry to Work </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. </span></span></p><p><span><span> We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. </span></span></p><p><span><span> At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>How to apply:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong> Start your journey within Business Administration by clicking the APPLY button now! </strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Additional Information:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Downloads</strong> </span></span></p><div><hr width=\"100%\"></div><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward\"> Pay and Reward </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\"> Our Ways of Working </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us\"> About Us </a> <strong>|</strong> </span></span><a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours\"><span><span> Organisation Behaviours</span></span> </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £14567.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T03:05:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T03:05:42.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6cdd8e9b-9d91-49c8-81ea-cfc51e19584a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45cb321b-3d55-4ac8-be54-b1eeb5ab8479","title":"Senior Building Control Surveyor","employer":"Brentwood Borough Council","department":"","location":"Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Would you like to<strong> </strong>become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?</h3>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough are safe.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently and has a number of exciting projects to get involved with, including several large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. 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You must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.</strong></p>\n<h3>In return we can offer,</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>\n<li>One professional membership payment.</li>\n<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>\n<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.<br> </li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brentwood Borough Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,156 – £51,364 per annum, Grade I SCP 41 - 45, plus a market supplement of £8,000 per annum (market supplement to be reviewed after 12 months)","publishDate":"2025-06-02T16:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/14d3a2e9-051b-4720-96d2-6082a3719773.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"01f61800-3885-4c6a-a5c7-a6ecabe3d73c","title":"Building Control Surveyor","employer":"Brentwood Borough Council","department":"","location":"Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?</h3>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough for safe.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently, and has several exciting projects to get involved with, including large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.  </p>\n<h3>Building Control Surveyor</h3>\n<h3>Salary: £42,700 - £47,156 per annum, Grade H (SCP 37 - 41)</h3>\n<h3>Market supplement: £8,000 per annum (to be reviewed after 12 months)</h3>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has substantial and relevant experience in a similar role and who is a member of an appropriate body including RICS, CABE or CIOB. You will need to be able to display good customer service skills, using them to establish and maintain productive business relationships with customers and partners.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.</strong></p>\n<h3><em>In return we can offer,</em></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave</li>\n<li>One professional membership payment.</li>\n<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>\n<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email <a href=\"mailto:robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk\">robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,700 – £47,156 per annum, Grade H SCP 37 - 41, plus a market supplement of £8,000 per annum (market supplement to be reviewed after 12 months)","publishDate":"2025-06-02T16:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4b702e9-9405-40d2-bb2d-82b08c00df55.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e3a89c22-14ac-417b-9280-ffef05d1d9ee","title":"Senior Planning and Building Control Technician","employer":"Chelmsford City Council","department":"","location":"Chelmsford","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Chelmsford City Council are recruiting a Senior Building Control Technician to work within our Building Control Services Team.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The Senior Building Control Technician will provide technical support to the team manager and Building Control Officers which will include registering and validating the different types of applications that are relevant to the functions and activities of Building Control Services. The successful applicant will provide frontline support to external customers and their agents in relation to the submission of building regulation applications, initial notices, and demolition notices.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The successful applicant will also be responsible for raising invoices for building control charges and be able to answer general queries from customers either on the phone or by e-mail. Additional duties include assisting the team manager in the maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the preparation of reports for statutory returns.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The post holder will need to possess a good technical aptitude which will include the ability to examine, interpret and measure architectural drawings to calculate floor areas and the correct financial charges. They should also be familiar with invoicing processes and have experience in using software for document processing and management systems. Prior experience in using GIS systems is beneficial.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This is a customer facing role, so you need to be able to communicate clearly, confidently, and tactfully with a range of people. You should be highly motivated and be able to work on your own initiative and with other members of the team to provide a customer focussed service. Training will be given for the specialist aspects of the role and the applicant will be required to complete a level 3 qualification in building control technical support.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interviews are scheduled for 2nd July.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter\">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. 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The Administration Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the team. From taking the bookings for school visits to providing essential back-office support for the collection management system, no two days will be the same. If you have a genuine interest in education, culture and heritage and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as in a team, then this is the role for you!</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We’re looking for individuals with a proactive approach and a passion for administration in cultural settings. Applicants should have proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within a museum, school, or similar environment and excellent organisational and multitasking skills. 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This could be the opportunity you are looking for! </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong> You will have the option to choose either Magnet House, Clacton-On-Sea or Rowan House, Colchester as your working base. As this is an apprenticeship opportunity, you will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week to enable support, learning and development. </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Benefits:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Disability Confident Leader: we are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>National Apprenticeship Wage for the first 12 months of your Apprenticeship. After 12 months of service, your salary will increase to the National Living Wage (currently £23,557 per annum as of 01 April 2025). </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> A <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/customer-service-practitioner-v1-1\"> Customer Service </a> Level 2 or a <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0\"> Business Administrator </a> Level 3 qualification via Adult Community Learning (ACL). </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> Whilst undertaking an apprenticeship within Essex County Council, you can expect to be supported from your first day. You'll be invited to attend a specific onboarding event, have access to exclusive training material via My Learning platform, enrolled in the apprenticeship channel alongside colleagues on similar paths, invited to frequent gatherings, and offered peer-to-peer guidance. Additionally, you will have the chance to showcase your apprenticeship experience to external audiences. Apprenticeships are a valued career pathway to achieving your ambitions within Essex County Council, whilst gaining a qualification. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> Our Level 2 apprenticeship is an intermediate level apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to 5 GCSE passes. Our Level 3 apprenticeship is an advanced apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to two A Levels or T Level. These apprenticeships are a fantastic steppingstone into your preferred career. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to develop a solid foundation in you chosen profession, while also contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the Essex County Council. </span></span></p><p><span><span> There is every opportunity to progress to further roles and training within Essex County Council. You will have the chance to put forward your ideas, grow your skillset and collaborate with an innovative team in a collaborative environment. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>What our apprentices say:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <em> \"I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door with your local council/ government\" </em> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <em> \"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and I was good at.\" </em> </span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>The Role:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice within our Business Support function. </span></span></p><p><span><span> The role will be extremely rewarding if you have an interest in office administration, enjoy helping people and being part of a busy team in a challenging role and as an entry point, for someone considering a career in Administration, Local Government or Social Care. ECC highly values its apprentices and successful candidates will be encouraged to develop and in time progress within the organisation, with over 85% securing permanent roles during their apprenticeship. </span></span></p><p><span><span> This position provides the work-based experience to compliment the learning-based elements of the Apprenticeship Framework and will offer you a supportive environment in which to gain a wealth of experience and transferable skills such as IT systems, organisational skills, effective teamwork and communication. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Business Support provide high quality administrative support to all Essex County Council front-line services, so can offer experience in all aspects of customer service and administrative tasks during the apprenticeship. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>About You:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> You will be: </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Highly organised and reliable. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Capable of prioritising a demanding workload and have a \"can do\" attitude. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Able to take ownership of work and achieve the agreed commitments. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Able to communicate effectively as well as have an ability to build and establish relationships and provide a high-quality service to customers. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365 applications and willing to learn new systems. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Have a friendly approach and a good phone manner. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Emotionally intelligent. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Good teamwork skills and a commitment to collaboration. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Experienced in a working environment is helpful, but not essential. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <strong>Essential Requirements for the role:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><ul>\n<li><span><span>You will need to be 16 years of age at the start of the apprenticeship. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You will need to have the right to work and study in England. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You will have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You cannot have previously completed a qualification that is Level 2 or above in field that is related to Customer Services or Business Administration. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>As apprentices have employed status you must have the right to permanently live, work and study in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> Please note that we must be provided with your GCSE certificate at the final stage of the recruitment process. If you have international equivalent qualifications a NARIC Statement of Comparability must be provided. If you do not already hold one you can purchase online - you can find more information here <a href=\"https://enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx\"> Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk) </a> <span>.</span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>What will you be doing?</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> You will assist with the delivery of routine administrative tasks, dealing with day-to-day work including (but not limited to): </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Inputting data from source documents into the relevant recording system, checking the accuracy, verifying and correcting data. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Responding to emails. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Telephone calls. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Front facing customer service. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Maintain your own diary and work pattern management. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Photocopying/ scanning. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Sending letters and dealing with incoming post. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Attend meetings with team colleagues and Managers, either in person or by video. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Working from home or in an office space. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Work alongside other administrative assistants and apprentices who will train you and support you through the day-to-day work. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Follow ECC policies and procedures for task completion and our expected standards of behaviours. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a><strong><span>Why Essex?</span></strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> To read more about us please visit: </span></span></p><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services\"> Corporate Services </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work?source=workingforessex.com\"> Entry to Work </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. </span></span></p><p><span><span> We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. </span></span></p><p><span><span> At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>How to apply:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong> Start your journey within Business Administration by clicking the APPLY button now! </strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Additional Information:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . 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