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We are seeking two Deputy Team Managers to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), where you will play a key role in leading and supporting our dedicated team. You will work alongside the Team Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of social work practice, ensuring that training and development opportunities are maximized, and supporting staff.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You will prioritise the most vulnerable and at-risk children, providing professional oversight and ensuring that cases are assessed and actioned appropriately. Working within Luton's Practice Framework, you will make informed recommendations, escalate cases where necessary, and collaborate with relevant services in line with local thresholds. You will be confident in supporting external partner agencies to understand the role of social care and offer guidance where needed.<br> <br>You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, with a deep understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff is essential, alongside the ability to support the Team Manager in leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. You should be confident in making sound professional judgments, particularly in high-risk situations involving children and families. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW) and registration with Social Work England are required.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\n<strong>Training and support: </strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong> includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong> great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong> One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-03T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5cd24423-9966-4933-8a16-52013d6458a8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d189086c-af75-414b-8778-bb3d0fc6dd37","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Extension","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br> Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care? <br> Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood? <br> <br> We're looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16-25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact. <br> <br> As Deputy Team Manager, you'll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people. <br> <br> Your key responsibilities will include:<ul> <li> Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team. </li> <li> Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities. </li> <li> Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice. </li> <li> Contributing to training and staff development. </li> <li> Representing the service at internal and external meetings. </li> </ul>You'll ensure children and young people's voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded - all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being. <br> <br> <strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong> <br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:<ul> <li>Substantial experience in a children's social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li> <li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children's Services.</li> <li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li> <li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li> <li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li> </ul>If you're committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we'd love to hear from you.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). 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Some travel required for client visits.<br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>We're transforming debt recovery by focusing on generating revenue for Hertfordshire County Council and prevention of debt. Our team consists of 9 Service Link Officers, supervised by 2 Senior Finance Officers/<br><br>Our current drive within debt services - planning and resources is to focus on recovery of debt for care services received. We're looking for a motivated individual who is able to adapt to change and pivot quickly in response to new guidelines and agreements.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>You will be at the forefront of debt recovery activity. You'll work alongside a team of experienced individuals, leading on resolving complex debt recovery issues with our customers and their families, as well as investigating related financial queries, identifying and reporting potential safeguarding concerns.<br><br>Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential to the development of our team and our overall success. In order to carry out recovery activity with a clear direction, you'll have frequent interactions with key internal and external stakeholders- such as the Central debt, Income and finance and Legal teams.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience in query resolution using various systems</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, in addition to good numeracy and general IT skills.</li>\n<li>Good diary and time management skills to be able to prioritise workloads and adhere to timescales set when pursuing payment of outstanding invoices</li>\n<li>Evidence of creating reports to enable monitoring for management information</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation and influential skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Ability to manage challenging conversations</li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>Management of individual workloads with direction</li>\n<li>Travelling for client visits - driving licence and access to a car</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>An NVQ level 3 in accounting and financial qualification, or equivalent, is desirable</li>\n<li>Knowledge of credit control, accounting and debt recovery</li>\n<li>Experience in local government</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate job family, level 9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact vithushaa.naguleswaran@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date:21 May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The postholder will be part of the wider Money Advice Unit Team which sits in Adult Care Services. <br><br> The Money Advice Unit includes both welfare rights and money advice staff, as well as admin and IT support. Although it is not a public, front-line advice service, it does provide direct benefit take-up assistance in specific circumstances, including the Macmillan Benefits Advice Service. It also provides training and information for staff partner organisations as well as an advice line and various factsheets for the MAU webpages. <br><br> This post is based in Stevenage but has a hybrid flexible working model with staff working from, office, home and outreach venues. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> To deliver a specialist income maximisation service for people affected by cancer living or receiving treatment in Hertfordshire. <br><br> To undertake welfare benefits advice work including casework, advocacy, outreach, production of written and oral information, talks and training, and appeals representation as required.<ul>\n<li> To provide high quality welfare benefits advice, support and information for cancer patients, carers and health professionals.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To deliver services by phone, e-mail and in-person at hospital and hospice settings (or where appropriate other Health and Macmillan environments); and in exceptional circumstances undertake home visits.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To undertake casework including benefit checks, claim form completion, advocacy, revisions, appeals and tribunal representation.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To manage a large caseload and maintain detailed electronic case records of work whilst ensuring compliance with the Advice Quality Standard and key performance indicators.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To provide advice, consultancy and training services to volunteers, health and social care staff and those staff from other statutory organisations who make referrals to the service e.g. community nurses, health visitors and hospital staff.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To participate in the production of training material for staff and in the development and production of easily understood information for people living with cancer as agreed. To ensure such material is sensitive to the needs of people from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To support Macmillan's policy, media and campaign work by providing case studies, activity data and feedback as required.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To participate in regular meetings with other Macmillan Benefits Advisors and the wider advice community to identify common areas of need and to propose joint initiatives as appropriate. This includes awareness of the work of the MAU generally, especially the other take-up projects. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><ul>\n<li> Substantial experience of welfare benefits advice work (paid or unpaid) and ability to apply technical knowledge to actual situations e.g. benefit checks and 'better off' calculations. In particular, knowledge of disability benefits and universal credit is essential.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Ability to advocate and make effective written and oral representations to external agencies, such as DWP and HMRC and to represent at tribunals if appropriate.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload; management of a large caseload whilst maintaining AQS compliance and key performance indicators.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and to explain complex benefits issues to people over the phone or in person, with particular reference to understanding the issues facing people living with cancer and their carers.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Excellent presentations skills, with the ability to develop information material and deliver information sessions to a wide variety of partners and people living with cancer.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Ability to develop, liaise with and maintain productive working relationships with partner organisations, in particular, Macmillan professionals and staff in hospital and hospice settings.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To support Macmillan's policy, media and campaign work by providing case studies, activity data and feedback as required.<br><br> </li>\n<li> This post involves regular travel throughout the County, so the postholder must be fully mobile across Hertfordshire.<br><br> </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact deborah.kingsley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 3 June 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The Team also delivers various in year programmes of work often at short notice liaising with contractors and other service providers; along with overseeing typically £70m of highways budget annually.<br><br>With ever increasing focus and commitment to efficient highways drainage services, this is an exciting opportunity to work in the Maintenance Coordination Team helping to ensure our network and assets are fit for purpose.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to join us in undertaking a variety of mainly drainage related functions to help us deliver our commitments.<br><br><strong></strong>As an Engineering Project Manager your focus will primarily be on emerging public highway drainage issues. You will identify and apply appropriate methodologies and standards to produce effective and innovative solutions. You will also get the opportunity to work closely with other team members and the Council's wider drainage community and delivery partners, managing both assigned and your own portfolios of work including assisting with the management of various budgets and handling general casework and correspondence as required. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the Highways Service by suggesting and exploring new ideas, methods and ways of promoting sustainable drainage solutions and drainage resilience.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong><ul>\n<li>Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field or relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Proven experience in highway maintenance, drainage systems, and project management. </li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li>Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively whilst demonstrating value for money</li>\n<li>Ability to work closely with team members and the wider community.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul><li>Whilst not essential, a sound understanding of working within a political environment and experience of dealing with elected Members, MPs and other high-profile engagement would be highly beneficial.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact neil.richardson@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. <br><br> Interview Date: week commencing 19th May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Home to over 1 million people and 100,000 businesses, including many of the UK's largest companies, Hertfordshire boasts a mix of picturesque villages, bustling market towns, and thriving urban areas like Watford, St Albans, and Stevenage. With excellent transport links, you can easily explore beyond the county. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br> Why Hertfordshire Trading Standards?<ul>\n<li> Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of Trading Standards functions to protect consumers and support businesses. </li>\n<li> High-Profile Cases: We tackle significant cases and seek innovative solutions for the best outcomes. </li>\n<li> Expert Support: Benefit from our in-house legal team, financial investigator, and intelligence officer. </li>\n<li> Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values your well-being. </li>\n<li> Professional Growth: Access comprehensive training to keep you at the forefront of your field. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> We seek qualified Trading Standards Officers with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude to join our business or compliance teams. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Trading Standards Qualification</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Proactive attitude</li>\n<li>Strong work ethic</li>\n<li>Teamwork abilities</li>\n<li>Capability to work independently</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>Whether you are newly qualified looking for a TSO role or an experienced officer looking for a Senior one, and whatever your area of interest, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications for part-time or fixed-term roles as well. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Regulatory services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Simon Brindley on 01707 292 581, or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 9th & 10th June 2025<br><br>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 - £40,476 / £46,731 - £51,802 pa, pay award pending","publishDate":"2025-05-02T04:11:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ecfaccbc-e9fc-489e-8317-8463ee6c3207.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"44043c24-3396-407a-9229-2e4f68a84ba7","title":"Academy Residential ARC Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Children's Residential Care Worker Academy <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> Start Salary £24,790 per annum - pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Always had a passion for working with children and young people but don't have any experience in Social Care?<br><br>Hertfordshire County Council has developed an Academy programme as the first step in your journey into social care. <br><br>Our Residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest main stream multi bedded homes.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Our Academy programme is designed to give you the foundation blocks needed, to become an excellent childcare worker to enable our children and young people to achieve all they can.<br><br>This is an intensive 6-month programme with access to specialist training. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in two different homes within the service working with our most vulnerable and traumatised young people whilst receiving a high level of support and training.<br><br>The role will entail working with young people who have challenging behaviours, supporting young people to access education, and undertaking activities with the young people.<br><br>Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be assigned to 1 home permanently and your salary will increase to £30,559 per annum plus market enhancement.<br><br>Working in our team will give you the opportunity to further your career through accessing further training opportunities. As part of this role, you will be expected to undertake diploma level 4.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Whilst no specific skills or experience in social care is required, your passion and commitment to learn is essential for working with our children and young people.<br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>: <br> •Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a car <br><br>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen (sabika.sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk) or 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role.<ul>\n<li> <strong>Outcome of application:</strong> 4th June </li>\n<li> <strong>Assessment Centre Dates</strong>: 11th June, 12th June or 18th June. These will be face to face located in Hertford. </li>\n<li> <strong>Start date</strong>: 29th September 2025. </li>\n</ul>Benefits of working for us <br><br><strong> </strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Start Salary £24,790 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-02T04:11:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ece7ef2a-6b35-4b58-91b7-5dec1a38ea32.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b7f03a7c-ec22-4d24-b94a-56ec09cd37f9","title":"Vehicle Technician","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Central Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Transport team. You'll be required to complete a comprehensive range of technical, technological and mechanical multi-skilled work including diagnosing, inspecting, servicing and repair of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner, following current legislation, Luton Council's maintenance policy and all relevant Health & Safety policies.<br> <br>You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different vehicles used across the Council. A tool allowance of £762.03 a year is eligible for this role and also unsociable hours payment (to be confirmed).<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and plant equipment. You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with others, including persuading and influencing customers and members of the public, ensuring you give clear instructions, advice, information and estimates of time and costs both verbally and in writing.<br> <br>Some experience of supervision within a workshop repair, maintenance facility or similar is essential. You must have knowledge of the application and practice of Health & Safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment.<br> <br>A City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate, NVQ L3 or equivalent experience and training is essential, as well as a Category C driving license.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 35,235.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-02T02:01:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0a4c6284-29e5-4be6-9640-678b195f0d46.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4770654c-3389-4969-a76a-60c6d13e34ce","title":"Mockingbird Liasion Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)<br>Hours per week: 18.5<br>Contract type: Fixed-term for 1 year</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>Luton Borough Council has partnered with The Fostering Network to deliver the Mockingbird Family Model. This is an extended family model that aims to improve the stability of fostering placements and strengthen the relationships between carers, children and young people, fostering services and birth families.<br> <br>This is a vital new role where you'll collaborate with key partners to develop the understanding and commitment needed to sustain the Mockingbird Model. The Liaison Worker will have a lead on identifying Foster Carers to the constellation, and work with families in the constellation to create an extended family community for children and young people.<br> <br>You'll provide effective communication about the offer and work of the Mockingbird Constellation and ensure that the Fostering and social work teams work effectively with the constellation and Hub Carer.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.<br> <br>Your skills and knowledge will help to support/supervise the hub foster carer to arrange support groups, activities and coffee mornings for the other foster carers/children in the constellation. You will need to have a good understanding of the challenges that foster carers face and have experience of working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach.<br> <br>A skilled communicator, you're able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.<br> <br>Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work-whether with children, carers, or colleagues-and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.<br> <br>You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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It is essential that you are able to deal with the public both face-to-face and over the telephone, in what may be difficult circumstances.  Previous experience of working in a parking services environment would be an advantage.</p>\n<p>The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).</p>\n<p>Benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave (up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes</li>\n<li>Free lunchtime yoga</li>\n<li>Free eye tests</li>\n<li>Free flu jabs</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Hertsmere operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home, depending on team requirements.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:           Monday 19th May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,947 - £30,013 (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-05-01T15:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9fadb7d2-9a96-4be5-aa13-44c7b27f308b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9aaa8b98-7c79-4b20-ade9-5fbf9ea20876","title":"Trainee Auditor","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"County Hall, Hertford","locationType":2,"description":"<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1\">About the team</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-1\"> </p>\n<p>We are the Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) and are proud to provide a high-quality assurance service to a growing portfolio of clients across Hertfordshire and beyond. Now in our thirteenth year, our service is evolving, and we would like you to join us on this exciting journey.</p>\n<p>As a trainee, you do not need to have experience of what we do, we are much more interested in you as an individual. We are therefore seeking motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic people with an enquiring mind, the curiosity to ask the right questions to understand how things work, and the desire to make them work better</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2\">About the role</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-2\"> </p>\n<p>We deal with issues that are fundamentally important to the security and success of our clients. We look to identify, analyse, and reduce wide ranging risks such as those relating to finance, information security, technology, infrastructure, and people.</p>\n<p>You will therefore work on a variety of assurance and consulting assignments. 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We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are eager to make a difference. Could that be you?<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Our mission is to protect consumers from rogue traders and unsafe products while supporting businesses to comply with the law. As an Assistant Trading Standards Officer, you will:<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Advise businesses </strong>on legal compliance</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Investigate complaints </strong>and sample consumer goods</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Visit business premises </strong>such as shops, restaurants, warehouses, and farms</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Disrupt rogue traders </strong>and compile reports for criminal prosecution</li>\n</ul>This role is challenging yet incredibly rewarding, offering a variety of tasks that keep every day interesting.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>We need someone with enthusiasm, a commitment to learning, and excellent communication and organisational skills. You should be a team player who can also work independently and manage difficult situations.</li>\n<li>Educational Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) needed prior to End-Point Assessment. Must be 16 years or over and a UK resident for at least three years.</li>\n<li>Hold a full UK driving licence.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG8 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Regulatory services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity or to visit our office, please contact Emma Hope on 01707 292525 or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418. <br><br> Learn about what we can offer you:<ul>\n<li> <strong>Professional Qualification:</strong> Achieve the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship with six hours a week dedicated to training or studying. </li>\n<li> <strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Work alongside experienced officers in a friendly and supportive setting. </li>\n<li> <strong>Flexible Working:</strong> Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible roles and comprehensive IT support. </li>\n</ul>Discover more about a career in Trading Standards here: <br><br> tradingstandards.uk/practitioners/careers-in-trading-standards/ <br><br> Interview Date: 20th & 24th June 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-01T12:00:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/26d3f698-307a-4d83-a789-0bb3b41147da.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"be9b0129-6507-40d9-a1e4-42b384838938","title":"Principal Planning Projects Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Planning Projects Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa - pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - hybrid working <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> This role sits within the Spatial Planning Unit dealing with policy and decision-making matters in a variety of technical fields. The Unit is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately. <br><br> The Unit has Development Management responsibilities for minerals and waste development and the county council's own development (schools, care homes, etc). It is also preparing a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan to replace the adopted Minerals Local Plan and Waste Development Framework. The Unit feeds into strategic planning matters as well as responding on the council's behalf to large scale developments in technical fields such as aviation, HS2 and renewable energy production, either by engaging with major planning applications or Development Consent Orders. <br><br> The work of the team involves collaboration with developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br> The Spatial Planning Unit is part of the Growth and Environment Directorate. Together this brings together a wide range of planners and other specialist professionals with involvement in all forms and scales of development across Hertfordshire. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>The role will involve taking the lead on a number of the council's priority projects. The projects will combine traditional policy and DM work and will range from local to strategic in their nature across a number of specialist technical subjects.<br><br>There will be opportunities to lead the development and defence of a Local Plan evidence base. The council is looking to publish a Regulation 19 Minerals and Waste Local Plan with a view to submitting it to the Planning Inspectorate later in 2025. This will include opportunities to represent the council at Examination Hearings to support the council in its aim to adopt a new Local Plan.<br><br>There will be opportunities to engage with large scale applications, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The council expects applications to be submitted related to nearby airports and airspace, as well as large scale renewable energy schemes. The council will be expected to engage with these proposals to represent Hertfordshire residents and to ensure any impacts from development are acceptable and are mitigated by the benefits of development.<br><br>There will be opportunities to engage with Strategic Planning. The recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill sets out that upper tier authorities will be given responsibilities to progress with Spatial Development Strategies in advance of devolution and local government reorganisation. This could incorporate developing a Strategy that takes account of housing requirements, emerging Industrial Strategies, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, infrastructure requirements and other topics of a strategic nature and scale.<br><br>The role will cover the entire county and will impact the lives of a significant portion of the county's population due to the nature of the subject matters that we operate in. It will allow for home working with the need to visit sites, as appropriate, and also meeting colleagues as part of the council's collaborative working practice. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>A Degree or Master's Degree in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience in a relevant field,</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Local Plan production and experience developing and defending Local Plan evidence bases.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning application decision-making processes and the variety of technical subject matters that are relevant to large scale proposals.</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors.</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across the department, wider council, and beyond,</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well, including skills of diplomacy, with Councillors, developers and members of the public.</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, hearings, public inquires, and other ad hoc groups.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of technical subjects including mineral and waste planning, aviation, or renewable energy production but applicants must be able to demonstrate they are able to apply their knowledge and experience of wider town planning processes and procedures to technical subjects.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact paul.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-01T12:00:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/285766d4-e6b1-4e1d-acae-d10d9106cc14.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"23add89a-695a-4b76-9817-5e12c46615f6","title":"Director of Place Transformation","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Transform the future of Hertsmere. Lead with purpose. Deliver lasting impact.</strong></p>\n<p>Located in south Hertfordshire, just outside London, Hertsmere is a borough rich in diversity, culture, and opportunity. Home to around 109,000 residents, our communities are vibrant, resilient, and proud of where they live. With excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong local economy — including film and creative industries — Hertsmere is a unique and exciting place to live and work.</p>\n<p>As we continue to shape our communities for the future, we’re seeking a visionary <strong>Director of Place Transformation</strong> to help drive forward our strategic ambitions and ensure Hertsmere remains a great place to live, work, and visit.</p>\n<p>This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and playing a pivotal role in shaping the borough’s long-term prosperity, sustainability, and resilience.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As our new Director of Place Transformation, you will lead a wide-ranging high profile portfolio covering:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Planning, Economic Development and Climate Change</strong> – overseeing the implementation of our new Local Plan, enabling sustainable growth and investment.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Asset Management and Engineering Services</strong> – overseeing the delivery of a new Asset Management Strategy to maximise value from our property portfolio.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Environmental Health, Licensing and Resilience</strong> – ensuring strong foundations for community well-being and emergency preparedness.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Housing Strategy and Services</strong> – delivering innovative housing solutions, supporting affordable provision, and managing partnerships such as Hertsmere Living Ltd.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is more than a leadership role – it’s a chance to make a tangible difference. You will play a critical role in delivering our place-based transformation agenda, driving forward regeneration, housing delivery, climate action, and service excellence. You will also contribute corporately, shaping our strategic direction, embedding a high-performance culture, and leading key transformation projects.</p>\n<p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<p>You will be a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with significant experience operating at a senior level, ideally within a public sector environment. Whether your professional roots lie in planning or property, you will bring:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional expertise in either Planning or Property with a deep understanding of the local government landscape.</li>\n<li>A proven track record in strategic transformation, cultural change, and delivering customer-focused services.</li>\n<li>Strong financial acumen and experience driving value for money and sustainable resource management.</li>\n<li>Exceptional leadership and people skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build high-performing teams.</li>\n<li>Political awareness, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative style that enables effective partnership working across sectors and with elected Members.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will be as comfortable shaping long-term strategy as you are leading through complexity and change. Most importantly, you will be motivated by making a difference – for our people, our places, and our communities.</p>\n<p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and generous benefits package</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance</li>\n<li>The opportunity to shape and influence the future of the borough</li>\n<li>A dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership Team</li>\n<li>An inclusive working culture that champions wellbeing, innovation, and professional growth.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Be part of Hertsmere’s next chapter</strong></p>\n<p>If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role with real impact, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Find out more information about this exciting opportunity here:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/jobs-at-hertsmere/director-of-place-transformation-new-vacancy\">Director of Place Transformation - Hertsmere Borough Council</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 18th May, 11.59pm</strong><br><strong>1st interviews - Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th May; </strong><strong>Final interviews - Thursday 5th June</strong></p>\n<p><strong>No Agencies - Only direct applications will be considered</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"c. £122,000","publishDate":"2025-05-01T11:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f3ca5df6-d543-469f-aa54-068d54546f12.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"62b77ec8-3bb1-4d19-bef7-0f3cd4e79996","title":"Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £46,731 progressing to £51,802 pa - pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working) <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council's own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities. <br><br> The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> As lead officer, you will oversee the monitoring, investigation and enforcement of planning control across Hertfordshire. <br><br> Enforcement at the County Council is proactive as we actively monitor minerals and waste sites across Hertfordshire. We need to respond to breaches of planning control including dealing with complaints. The role will need somebody with extensive experience of enforcement and ability to apply this to minerals and waste development. <br><br> You will need to work collaboratively across the County Council, other District and Borough Councils and bodies such as the Environment Agency in finding solutions to planning breaches and guiding development to provide good outcomes. <br><br> You will need good communications skills in listening to and dealing with complainants. The role will also involve investigating and dealing with those carrying out development with good communications being supported by diplomacy and powers of persuasion. This will require a confident and measured approach in what may be conflicting situations. This will be supported by attention to detail and data recording. Drafting of reports, notices and evidence will require excellent written skills. <br><br> Leading on enforcement with one other Monitoring and Enforcement Officer who will require support from this post. <br><br> The role will cover the entire county and impacts the lives of a significant portion of the county's population due to the large scale nature of minerals and waste development and the wide range of locations that developments operate in. It allows for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to your own vehicle) for monitoring and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>A degree or masters in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience of enforcement of planning control</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning enforcement</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of operation of mineral and waste sites</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across Development Management Team and wider Unit and Department</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well with complainants including members of the public</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, public inquires, court and other ad hoc groups</li>\n<li>Ability to act and communicate well including skills of diplomacy</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of making planning judgments.</li>\n<li>Ability to deal with those carrying out development which can be on site including situations of potential conflict</li>\n<li>Ability to observe and record activities and data</li>\n<li>Ability to write letters/emails and communications, reports, statements and notices.</li>\n<li>Minerals and waste sites can be remote and extensive so need to be able to travel across Hertfordshire and walk around these sites.</li>\n<li> Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,731 progressing to £51,802","publishDate":"2025-05-01T06:00:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6603af2e-6417-4f14-abab-44ddcb8b1c96.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"78b00fbe-8322-4eac-922a-60a3af65874b","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Planning Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa - pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working) <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council's own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities. <br><br> The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As a member of our Development Management Team, you will have your own caseload for determining planning applications, a mix of Regulation 3 applications for the County Council's own development, but also for minerals and waste development.<br><br>This will involve responding to pre-application enquiries and processing planning applications in accordance with the County Council's policies and objectives. Decisions will need to be made related to planning conditions, non-material amendments and support for monitoring and enforcement work.<br><br>You will need to negotiate with developers to ensure a high standard of development within Hertfordshire and engage with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement in the planning process.<br><br> As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting reports with recommendations for Committee decisions, delegated decisions, and briefing papers for local members and senior officers. Additionally, they may need to prepare and present evidence for planning appeals resulting from the refusal of planning permission, non-determination of applications, or enforcement actions. <br><br>You will have overall responsibility for a number of operational sites, including involvement in site monitoring and enforcement jointly with Enforcement colleagues.<br><br>You will be expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Unit's systems and procedures including the development of MasterGov and GIS.<br><br>The role will allow for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to own vehicle) for site appraisals and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Relevant experience for entry at Senior Planning Officer level and eligibility for full membership of RTPI. </li>\n<li> Proven knowledge and understanding of town and country planning procedures and law. </li>\n<li> Education to at least degree level in town and country planning or closely related subject or equivalent experience. </li>\n<li> Ability to prepare well-presented and reasoned reports with clear and justified recommendations on planning applications and related matters. </li>\n<li> Able to communicate tactfully and clearly with all stakeholders in the planning process, i.e. officers of the County Council, District/Borough Councils, members of the public, consultees, applicants and their agents, and County Councillors. </li>\n<li> Experience of working within a team and making positive contributions, demonstrating support and respect </li>\n<li> Ability to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects at the same time. </li>\n<li> Able to work to and meet performance targets (including dealing with planning applications). </li>\n<li> Experience of managing and prioritising your own workload. </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Windows based applications, MS Office programmes, planning software and GIS. </li>\n<li> Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We have excellent established relationships with our schools and educational settings and are growing our community-based offer. The council offices are situated in the Town Hall in the vibrant and lively town centre, accessible by car and public transport.<br> <br>Luton has a bold, ambitious and inspiring vision:<br> <br> a healthy, fair, and sustainable town where everyone can thrive, and no-one has to live in poverty. <br> <br>Our work within the CEPS is oriented around achieving this vision, by working in co-production, using person-centred approaches and empowering others. We are committed to working through trauma-informed approaches, promoting relational ways of working and being actively anti-racist.<br> <br><strong> As a maingrade EP within our team, you will benefit from: </strong><ul> <li>Salary: <strong></strong>Soulbury Scale A 5-10 plus SPA (£50,627 - £60,160)</li> <li>37 hours per week (flex system available)</li> <li>Essential car user allowance (£963 a year subject to criteria)</li> <li>Full and part-time permanent contracts available (minimum 0.6 FtE)</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave (option to purchase an additional 20 days)</li> <li>Individual and peer reflective supervision</li> <li>Supportive and caring leadership team</li> </ul>Applications for post of maingrade EP are warmly welcomed from HCPC registered educational psychologists, and those in training, who are due to qualify in 2025 or 2026.<br> <br><strong> As a trainee EP in our team, you will benefit from: </strong><ul> <li>Salary: Soulbury TEP Scale 2 (£30,619 to £32,564 a year pro rata) one-year fixed term contract</li> <li>Broad range of learning opportunities aligned with the requirements of the Practice Placement Partnership Framework (PPPF)</li> <li>High quality and supportive supervision</li> <li>Essential car user allowance (£963 a year subject to criteria)</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave</li> <li>Placement and study days</li> <li>Pension contributions</li> </ul>Applications for TEP post are warmly welcomed from those currently enrolled in a doctoral course of study in the United Kingdom in Years 1 or 2.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong> More about working for Luton Child and Educational Psychology Service </strong><ul> <li>Our long-established traded service continues to thrive, offering a link EP through a responsive early intervention consultation model;</li> <li>Our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme is in its fifth year and growing;</li> <li>Trainee and assistant educational psychologists are a core part of our team, developing skills for the future role, supporting the delivery of a wide range of EP services and inspiring us;</li> <li>Our team is represented within a range of multi-disciplinary teams including neurodiversity early concerns, Virtual School and Social Care, Youth Partnership Service, Early Years and Multi-disciplinary Specialist Team;</li> <li>Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), Emotion Coaching and collaborative working with mental health leads is embedded within our approach;</li> <li>We have excellent progression opportunities and encourage autonomy and dispersed leadership through project and service development;</li> <li>Our community psychology approach continues to expand as we engage with and responding to the needs of marginalised groups.</li> </ul>As an equal opportunities' employer, we strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.<br> <br>If you are interested in joining our fantastic service, please contact Dr Joanne Summers (Principal Educational Psychologist and Head of Inclusion Services) joanne.summers@luton.gov.uk or Dr Jane Reichardt (Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist) jane.reichardt@luton.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 30,619.00 - 32,564.00 per year;GBP 50,627.00 - 60,160.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-01T02:53:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/02aef4b5-ff0a-4a04-8a8b-c18c6f34fc9c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"010007fb-6404-45c8-aa91-c320b75e1f41","title":"Trainee Auditor","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Trainee Auditor <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage- Hybrid <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>We are the Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) and are proud to provide a high-quality assurance service to a growing portfolio of clients across Hertfordshire and beyond. Now in our thirteenth year, our service is evolving, and we would like you to join us on this exciting journey.<br><br>As a trainee, you do not need to have experience of what we do, we are much more interested in you as an individual. We are therefore seeking motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic people with an enquiring mind, the curiosity to ask the right questions to understand how things work, and the desire to make them work better<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We deal with issues that are fundamentally important to the security and success of our clients. We look to identify, analyse, and reduce wide ranging risks such as those relating to finance, information security, technology, infrastructure, and people.<br><br>You will therefore work on a variety of assurance and consulting assignments. This work typically includes providing an objective view on the effectiveness of risk management, operations, systems, and processes. And providing insight to develop them when opportunities for improvement arise. Work is typically delivered at client sites, from our office, or working from home<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong><ul>\n<li> Has Maths and English GSCE Grade C or above. </li>\n<li> Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the role advertised. </li>\n<li> Can communicate effectively with people, such as when asking questions and giving feedback. Does so with a positive approach and can use a variety of media. </li>\n<li> Has the ability to actively listen and respond to what is said. </li>\n<li> Is IT literate, such as can use MS Office products, or specialist applications. </li>\n<li> Can deliver to deadlines and escalate issues as appropriate. </li>\n<li> Can work accurately and independently, with regular supervision, and manage conflicting demands in their own workload. </li>\n<li> Can travel within Hertfordshire and occasionally further afield when required. </li>\n<li> Can understand the need for confidentiality, and when circumstances require it. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul>\n<li> Is educated to degree level or equivalent, although relevant A Level or vocational qualifications would be considered for the right candidate. </li>\n<li> Can show a basic understanding of typical workplace policies and procedures, such as equal opportunities and health & safety. </li>\n<li> Post holders are expected to study towards, and complete, key professional qualifications relevant to the role. </li>\n</ul>As part of our professional team, you will develop excellent interpersonal skills, be able to manage your time and tasks, be able to learn and study for professional qualifications, all of which will help you progress your career with us.<br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Ayesha Ahmede on 01438 588084 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 28th & 29th May 2025 <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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This role offers an exciting opportunity to handle highway enquiries in a challenging yet rewarding environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our dynamic team.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>The position involves managing Complaints from the public and elected officials in a fast-paced setting. The successful candidate will need to effectively manage their time and prioritise tasks.<br><br>Most Complaints are handled via email, so strong writing skills tailored to different audiences and attention to detail are essential. Our team handles over 2000 cases monthly, requiring logging, chasing, and responding as needed.<br><br>Each of these cases need to be thoroughly investigated using our various systems. We aim to respond to as many as we can ourselves so you would be expected to learn the highways knowledge and systems to a high level to do this.<br><br>This role allows you to make a significant impact on the highway service by investigating and responding to various complaints. We encourage a proactive approach to service improvement, which is a key aspect of this position. Covering all aspects of highways, this role provides ample opportunities for learning and growth within the service.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>: <br> • Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service. <br> • Previous experience of working to a high standard within agreed KPIs <br> • Strong interpersonal skills<br> • Team working <br>• E xcellent communication skills <br>• Competent in working with Microsoft packages including Word, Teams, Outlook and Excel <br><br>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS8 job profile. 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GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

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