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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,369 - £36,163 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4f3ebd47-8888-4ed2-b2be-bffb6533badf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d155dcba-4e73-4bff-8bdd-facbefde8063","title":"School Attendance Support Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>We are looking to recruit Inclusion Officers: School Attendance Support Officers (SASO) in the School Attendance Support Service in West Northamptonshire Council, based at One Angel Square but also working in the school community. </p><p>Ensuring good attendance at school is everyone’s business and it is our role to ensure that all pupils receive the education to which they are entitled. It is our intention that the right support is given at the right time to ensure that attendance for all pupils, but particularly for our vulnerable cohorts, sits at a good level. We are clear that anything below 95% is not good enough and will require action by the school and parents working with West Northants Council and other essential services.</p><p>Using the DfE Attendance guidance entitled Working Together to Improve School Attendance as a basis for our work, the SASO will lead termly Targetted Support Meetings within their allocated schools to identify barriers to good attendance and navigate appropriate support for the school, for the pupil and their family, to ensure that attendance is prioritised.</p><p>You would be joining a highly motivated, committed team which has been brought together from a wide range of experiences to ensure pupils have full access to and are safe in education and to support access to education and positive educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We want talented, ambitious and passionate people like you to come and take on this challenging and rewarding role. You must be able to work collaboratively and supportively whilst balancing this with the ability to challenge where it is required.</p><p>With excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be a clear thinker and outcome focussed.</p><p>Collaborative multi-agency working is key to this role alongside being resilient and determined.</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact<br>Katie.Morlidge@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,369 - £36,163 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d48cfe97-ae49-4f3f-a368-02d6cbe7d7e5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a543cbf9-7dc9-4e26-a0e7-9718c56bea76","title":"Property Strategy and Major Transactions Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint the Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager into its Property Strategy and Estates team.  </p><p>The Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager will have the opportunity to work on an extremely diverse portfolio, and will manage the Property Strategy, Asset Records and Systems, and the Major (Estates) Projects teams.</p><p>The post holder will manage, and be responsible for the estates asset terrier database, the delivery of major disposal projects such as Strategic Urban Extension sites (SUE’s), ensuring that the corporate estate fits with service transformational objectives and lead on the development of Corporate Landlord, the Corporate Asset Management Plan (AMP) and the One Public Estate initiative.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and support the Councils objectives of shaping an Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You’ll bring with you a wealth of experience which will enable you to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery major estates projects to deliver significant capital receipts and minimise operational costs across the councils portfolio of approximately 1,000 assets. Your strong negotiation skills will aid the acquisition and disposal of property, rights, and licences, supporting your direct reports to deliver the best property solutions for the benefit of the residents of West Northamptonshire.</p><p>Excellent project management skills are essential as you’ll manage complex projects on behalf of the Council and other stakeholders and will plan, identify, and anticipate challenges and obstacles within those projects and work with stakeholders. Your strong communication skills will enable you to represent the team as an interface between Tenants and the Council on operational property matters, and to represent the interests of key stakeholders and to provide good quality professional advice on estate management and valuation matters, and to advise colleagues on professional and technical issues</p><p>You will need to be:</p><ul>\n<li>Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Estates Management or similar discipline</li>\n<li>A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent professional qualification)</li>\n<li>Have knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of the public sector and specifically the local government environment and its impact on service provision, staff, and relationships with key stakeholders. </li>\n<li>Experience of direct responsibility for budget management and reporting, and successful delivery of financial targets</li>\n<li>Experience in influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders and customers, and of communicating ideas and solutions at all levels</li>\n<li>Experience of dealing with complex and high-profile property cases in the public sector</li>\n<li>Experience of formal project management techniques, Equality and Diversity issues and governance within a public sector environment</li>\n<li>Experience of working with the private sector, and driving commercial opportunities from property assets</li>\n<li>Ability to develop constructive relationships with stakeholders, partners, consultants, colleagues, and others within and outside the organisation, and to influence and persuade others to ensure that desired outcomes are met</li>\n</ul><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,694 - £57,443 (+15% Market Factor Supplement)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ccf7de3f-b723-4a7b-b38a-ba83931fe76a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c21718c4-f5a8-4a8b-8f68-c3a2dfa50a27","title":"Licensing Support Officer","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p> We are looking for a highly motivated individual, to work in our customer focused Licensing team, as a Licensing Support Officer. </p>\n<p> You will be responsible for processing and issuing a variety of licences including taxis, premises, gambling, scrap metal, street collections and animal welfare amongst others.  </p>\n<p>Contact will be with customers face to face and over the phone / via email. To provide licensing support in a flexible manner, ensuring that an effective, efficient, accurate and customer focused service is delivered using a variety of IT packages. Process correspondence/telephone calls and follow up issues to ensure timely response. </p>\n<p><strong>You:</strong> </p>\n<p>- 5 GCSEs grades A-C or equivalent level of qualification </p>\n<p>- Experience of working within a direct customer service delivery environment </p>\n<p>- Demonstrable administration experience </p>\n<p>- Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office </p>\n<p>- Ability to learn bespoke IT systems </p>\n<p>- Customer service skills </p>\n<p>- Excellent verbal and written communication skills </p>\n<p>- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines </p>\n<p>- Applicants will need to be organised and able to maintain professionalism when dealing with our    varied client base </p>\n<p>- Previous knowledge of licensing is an advantage  </p>\n<p> There may be the requirement to attend evening meetings. </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on 16th May </strong><strong>2025.</strong> </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. </p>\n<p>Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. </p>\n<p><strong>If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.</strong> </p>\n<p>Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form. </p>\n<p>Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk\">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.</a>    Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification. </p>\n<p>Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at <a href=\"https://www.harborough.gov.uk/info/20005/jobs/484/working_for_hdc\">Benefits of working for us | Working for HDC | Harborough District Council</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 3 -£25,584-£26,409 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-15T14:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2dab879a-9a23-4891-b2de-8185fb3113d6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1de2af00-1b7c-4e5e-8162-5a2bb13b9ac9","title":"Reablement Support Officer, Part time (Reablement West Rehabilitation)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/Qkot3MLgW0M\">Learn more - here</a></p><p>Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity. </p><p>It’s an incredibly rewarding role, every day and every visit are different! You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close-knit team, and you’ll have regular support from the Reablement Team Manager.</p><p>You’ll also work closely with other our health partners such as the intermediate care team.</p><p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off</p><p><strong>Shift Breakdown (per 4-day block): </strong></p><p>2 Morning Shifts</p><p>2 Evening Shifts</p><p>Total Weekly Hours: 16/31 hours</p><p><strong>Shift Times: </strong></p><p>Morning Shifts: 07:00 – 11:30</p><p>Evening Shifts: 18:00 – 22:30</p><p>At £14.52 -£15.30 per hour, depending on experience.  </p><p>Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay up too 45p per mile.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay at 45p per mile.</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>Car Lease scheme.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li>A variety of flexible working options </li>\n<li>Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Day to day, you’ll see multiple individuals in their own homes, you’ll sometimes visit with a colleague but mostly you’ll work on your own. </p><p>You’ll then visit them regularly to monitor progress and support them with day-to-day activities which could include personal care, meal preparation, mobility and accessing the community with the aim of enabling them to regain their independence.  </p><p>You’ll case manage Reablement journeys, from initial assessment through to discharge. You’ll meet people after referral to assess their needs and support each individual to and support in the planning of their Reablement goals. You’ll also support people by signposting them to other agencies where appropriate, for example Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers etc.</p><p> </p><b>About you</b><br><p>You’ll be confident working independently and have the ability to handle unexpected situations or challenges, being able to identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.</p><p>You’ll need previous experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.</p><p>A <strong>f</strong><strong>ull driving license and access to your own vehicle is required</strong>, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire. </p><p>We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate.</p><p> This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p> </p><p>Apply now!</p><p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p><p> </p><p>For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><b>About us</b><br><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14.52ph","publishDate":"2025-04-15T14:43:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90456975-5b2a-4e2d-bd74-a2943367cc8d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"191fb39e-c8f4-49da-8f4a-7a5cc3877a9d","title":"Business Rates Billing Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Are you great with numbers, detail-focused, and passionate about making a difference? As a Business Rates Billing Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that business rates are billed accurately and managed efficiently. You’ll be interpreting complex legislation, maintaining up-to-date records, and working closely with local businesses, colleagues, and external partners to deliver an excellent service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and supportive Revenues team, where your work will help maximise income for the council and ensure businesses receive fair, consistent, and professional support.</span></p><p><span><strong>Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></span></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p><span>Day to day, you'll be responsible for managing business rates billing - maintaining accurate account records, issuing bills, applying reliefs and exemptions, and making sure charges are correct and compliant with current legislation.  You'll work closely with other teams, the Valuation Office Agency, and external partners to keep property and billing information up to date.  Alongside this, you'll support recovery efforts by ensuring accounts are progressed through the appropriate stages when needed.  You'll also have the chance to make a real impact by helping businesses to understand their charges and access the right support, all while contributing to the smooth and efficient collection of vital local revenue.</span></p><b>About you</b><br><p><span>We're looking for someone with experience in a Revenues environment, ideally with a background in business rates billing and administration.  You'll have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and procedures, and a keen eye for detail when it comes to maintaining accurate records and processing complex information.</span></p><p><span><span>You'll be confident using revenues systems (ideally Capita Academy), applying reliefs and exemptions, and working through account queries in a timely and efficient way.  You'll also have excellent communication skills, enabling you to explain billing information clearly and professionally to a wide range of customers, colleagues, and external partners.</span></span></p><p><span><span>Strong organisational skills and a proactive, analytical approach will help you succeed in this role.  Most importantly, you'll bring a positive, customer-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering fair and accurate services that supports both local businesses and the wider community.</span></span></p><p><span><span>If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a role that really makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you!</span></span></p><b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33369 - £36163","publishDate":"2025-04-15T11:48:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/67c23ce3-4e37-40a0-a557-e8b4a6a4a8db.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8dd8b461-f670-426b-a4de-ef529298b86f","title":"Property Strategy and Major Transactions Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint the Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager into its Property Strategy and Estates team.  </p><p>The Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager will have the opportunity to work on an extremely diverse portfolio, and will manage the Property Strategy, Asset Records and Systems, and the Major (Estates) Projects teams.</p><p>The post holder will manage, and be responsible for the estates asset terrier database, the delivery of major disposal projects such as Strategic Urban Extension sites (SUE’s), ensuring that the corporate estate fits with service transformational objectives and lead on the development of Corporate Landlord, the Corporate Asset Management Plan (AMP) and the One Public Estate initiative.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and support the Councils objectives of shaping an Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>In the role of a Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on an extremely varied case load, covering a diverse property portfolio. Reporting directly into the Head of Property Strategy and Estates, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of complex multi-million disposals, generating significant capital receipts to support wider corporate objectives.</p><p>Through effective and robust management of the council’s asset data, including lease events, running costs, backlog and planned maintenance data and energy performance, you will lead the team that is tasked with delivering fit for purpose property solutions for the Council in line with service and corporate level transformational objectives.  In addition, you will also lead on key strategic estates objectives including the development of Corporate Landlord, the Corporate Asset Management Plan and the One Public Estate initiative.</p><p>You will deliver high quality professional and technical advice to internal and external clients, and stakeholders, and support the Council’s transformation and property rationalisation agenda.</p><b>About you</b><br><p>You’ll bring with you a wealth of experience which will enable you to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery major estates projects to deliver significant capital receipts and minimise operational costs across the councils portfolio of approximately 1,000 assets. Your strong negotiation skills will aid the acquisition and disposal of property, rights, and licences, supporting your direct reports to deliver the best property solutions for the benefit of the residents of West Northamptonshire.</p><p>Excellent project management skills are essential as you’ll manage complex projects on behalf of the Council and other stakeholders and will plan, identify, and anticipate challenges and obstacles within those projects and work with stakeholders. Your strong communication skills will enable you to represent the team as an interface between Tenants and the Council on operational property matters, and to represent the interests of key stakeholders and to provide good quality professional advice on estate management and valuation matters, and to advise colleagues on professional and technical issues</p><p>You will need to be:</p><ul>\n<li>Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Estates Management or similar discipline</li>\n<li>A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent professional qualification)</li>\n<li>Have knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of the public sector and specifically the local government environment and its impact on service provision, staff, and relationships with key stakeholders. </li>\n<li>Experience of direct responsibility for budget management and reporting, and successful delivery of financial targets</li>\n<li>Experience in influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders and customers, and of communicating ideas and solutions at all levels</li>\n<li>Experience of dealing with complex and high-profile property cases in the public sector</li>\n<li>Experience of formal project management techniques, Equality and Diversity issues and governance within a public sector environment</li>\n<li>Experience of working with the private sector, and driving commercial opportunities from property assets</li>\n<li>Ability to develop constructive relationships with stakeholders, partners, consultants, colleagues, and others within and outside the organisation, and to influence and persuade others to ensure that desired outcomes are met</li>\n</ul><b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,694 - £57,443 (+15% Market Factor Supplement)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T11:05:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0eef34e3-a1f9-4dff-99c3-0e804dc7364c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"936c54bc-6d62-456f-b382-7c1c09764528","title":"Business Rates Billing Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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As a Business Rates Billing Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that business rates are billed accurately and managed efficiently. You’ll be interpreting complex legislation, maintaining up-to-date records, and working closely with local businesses, colleagues, and external partners to deliver an excellent service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and supportive Revenues team, where your work will help maximise income for the council and ensure businesses receive fair, consistent, and professional support.</span></p><p><span><strong>Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>We're looking for someone with experience in a Revenues environment, ideally with a background in business rates billing and administration.  You'll have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and procedures, and a keen eye for detail when it comes to maintaining accurate records and processing complex information.</span></p><p><span><span>You'll be confident using revenues systems (ideally Capita Academy), applying reliefs and exemptions, and working through account queries in a timely and efficient way.  You'll also have excellent communication skills, enabling you to explain billing information clearly and professionally to a wide range of customers, colleagues, and external partners.</span></span></p><p><span><span>Strong organisational skills and a proactive, analytical approach will help you succeed in this role.  Most importantly, you'll bring a positive, customer-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering fair and accurate services that supports both local businesses and the wider community.</span></span></p><p><span><span>If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a role that really makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you!</span></span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34203 - £37067","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f1ead69a-efb0-4df9-a289-6349c45de0a4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5003ca6e-6662-4184-9681-b4879e761e50","title":"Reablement Support Officer, Part time (Reablement West Rehabilitation)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay at 45p per mile.</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>Car Lease scheme.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li>A variety of flexible working options </li>\n<li>Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/Qkot3MLgW0M\">Learn more - here</a></p><p>Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity. </p><p>It’s an incredibly rewarding role, every day and every visit are different! You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close-knit team, and you’ll have regular support from the Reablement Team Manager.</p><p>You’ll also work closely with other our health partners such as the intermediate care team.</p><p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off</p><p><strong>Shift Breakdown (per 4-day block): </strong></p><p>2 Morning Shifts</p><p>2 Evening Shifts</p><p>Total Weekly Hours: 16/31.5 hours</p><p><strong>Shift Times: 16hrs</strong></p><p>Morning Shifts: 07:00 – 11:30</p><p>Evening Shifts: 18:00 – 22:30</p><p><strong>Shift Times: 31.5hrs</strong></p><p>Morning Shifts: 07:00 – 16.00</p><p>Evening Shifts: 13:30 – 22:30</p><p>At £14.52 -£15.30 per hour, depending on experience.  </p><p>Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay up too 45p per mile.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You’ll be confident working independently and have the ability to handle unexpected situations or challenges, being able to identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.</p><p>You’ll need previous experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.</p><p>A <strong>f</strong><strong>ull driving license and access to your own vehicle is required</strong>, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire. </p><p>We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate.</p><p> This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p> </p><p>Apply now!</p><p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p><p> </p><p>For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"28016-29513 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/712d23c4-bbc3-4dcb-8335-64f24e9abffa.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"91290ba9-129c-45cc-8352-4370e76e7a4d","title":"Financial Assessment Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Join West Northamptonshire Council as a Financial Assessment Officer and be at the heart of transforming lives. </p><p>Your mission? To financially assess adults for social care services, ensuring they receive the support they need while maximising their income and that of the Council. </p><p>This position is based in Angel Square, Northampton. However, it offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work, office days, and service user home visits, as managed by the financial assessment team.</p><p>If you’re ambitious, innovative, and ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of a team that’s making West Northamptonshire a great place to work, visit, and thrive!</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We are in search of a dedicated and experienced individual who is committed to making a positive impact. </p><p>The ideal candidate will excel in delivering accurate assessments, providing exceptional customer support, and implementing innovative solutions. </p><p>You will efficiently manage workloads, contribute to team development, and uphold safeguarding standards. </p><p>If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real difference, we want you on our team!</p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,560 - £32,212","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0d0e28e1-d5b1-48f3-8ef9-59b3e80fb99c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2aeeab75-c70e-4b41-9d4e-f9fe858f2e3d","title":"Wraparound Programme Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About the role</h2><p>The Government’s ambition is that by 2026, all parents and carers of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm, so that parents can access employment and improve labour market participation.</p><p>To support this ambition, the Government announced that it will provide start-up funding over two academic years – (until July 2026,) to support local authorities and providers in England to introduce or expand childcare provision before or after the school day, which parents of primary school aged children will be able to pay to access.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Are you self-motivated individual, have excellent organisational and interpersonal communication skills. If you have the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, which is key to effective collaboration. We are looking for a person who is creative in solving problems to meet operational targets, and not be afraid to have difficult and challenging conversations and resilience and tenacity will be essential attributes.</p><p>If you would like to discuss this position, please call<br>Rehana Karim on 07919 065000 </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,378 - £51,571","publishDate":"2025-04-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f105a876-9ea0-4c24-a7d0-aeb36ff2d8b3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4da427db-ba31-4a3d-b3b4-c4f4b42b6cb1","title":"ICT Apprentice","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an opportunity not to be missed, learning from industry professionals, gaining a qualification and scope to grow and develop in your role to kick-start your career within IT! 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You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.</p>\n<h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s\">What you’ll do at work</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing first line support to HDC users and elected members</li>\n<li>Use the HDC Service Desk software to manage calls</li>\n<li>Assist in the diagnosis of technical issues</li>\n<li>Undertake routine maintenance, such as patching and updates</li>\n<li>Assist in the management of the asset register and auditing of system records</li>\n<li>Working with cloud, networking and firewall issues</li>\n<li>Assist in the setup and distribution of new/replacement equipment to users</li>\n<li>Assist, where appropriate, in the delivery of change projects</li>\n<li>Create and maintain IT documentation</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"govuk-body das-!-color-dark-grey\">Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. 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You will also handle complex complaints and participate in project work as we harmonise procedures and databases from our sovereign councils.  </p><p>This position provides a genuine opportunity to positively impact the wellbeing of West Northamptonshire residents and support local businesses. You will work in a diverse area with a great team. </p><p>While the role is based in Northampton, you will work across the entire district with flexible arrangements. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our offices in Northampton, Daventry, and Towcester as needed, with home working permitted where feasible. </p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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Pensions Officer - Systems Team

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£33,369 - £36,163

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Gardener (Rainsbrook Crematorium)

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£27,711 – £30,060 (£11,983 - £12,998 pro rata)

Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Pensions Officer - Systems Team

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£33,369 - £36,163

One Angel Square, Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 21 hours ago

Closing in 3 days

Finance Business Partner - Systems (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council logo

Grade 6 (£33,366 to £36,124)

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Finance Business Partner - Technical (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council logo

Grade 7 (£37,035 to £39,513)

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Lead Officer (Housing Management & Coordination)

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£39,513 - £43,693

Rugby Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Health and Safety Officer

Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council logo

Grade 8 £40,476-£43,693 pro rata

Symington Building (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Client Funds Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£33,369 - £36,163 (pay award pending)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

School Attendance Support Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£33,369 - £36,163 (pay award pending)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Property Strategy and Major Transactions Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£53,694 - £57,443 (+15% Market Factor Supplement)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Licensing Support Officer

Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council logo

Grade 3 -£25,584-£26,409 pro rata

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Reablement Support Officer, Part time (Reablement West Rehabilitation)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£14.52ph

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Business Rates Billing Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£33369 - £36163

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Property Strategy and Major Transactions Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£53,694 - £57,443 (+15% Market Factor Supplement)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Business Rates Billing Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£34203 - £37067

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing today

Reablement Support Officer, Part time (Reablement West Rehabilitation)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

28016-29513 pro rata

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Financial Assessment Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£30,560 - £32,212

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Wraparound Programme Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£48,378 - £51,571

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

ICT Apprentice

Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council logo

£23,473

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£41,816 - £45,175 + Pending pay review

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

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