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Head of Communications and Engagement Lead the voice and reputation of Dacorum Borough Council; Are you an inspiring communications leader ready to shape how our council connects with residents, partners, and staff? We’re seeking a dynamic Head of Communications and Engagement to drive our ambitious communications, consultation, and events agenda. You will lead a talented team, manage our public affairs and reputation, and deliver innovative campaigns that support our Hemel Place Strategy and Hemel Garden Communities programme. Your work will help deliver 11,000 new homes and 10,000 jobs, while ensuring our brand and messages reach every corner of the borough. You will: <ul> <li>Develop and implement our communications and engagement strategy across digital, media, and events</li> <li>Champion positive place branding and support inward investment</li> <li>Lead crisis communications and media relations</li> <li>Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the media</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation in all we do</li> </ul> We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Proven experience in communications, media, and reputation management</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills</li> <li>A passion for public service and community engagement</li> <li>The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment</li> </ul> Join us and make a real difference to the future of Dacorum Borough Council.

Dacorum Borough Council

Head of Communications and Engagement

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Planning Officer 
£38,949 to £42,500 inclusive annual salary, plus £1,500 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Permanent
Full-time - 37 hours per week
Flexible working options including hybrid
P1512
About the role
We are looking for talented individuals who can contribute to the delivery of a high performing customer focused service. &nbsp;
We welcome applications from candidates with Licentiate membership of the RTPI or who are eligible for membership and have demonstrable experience of working&nbsp;on a range of planning cases&nbsp;involving Conservation Areas, Listed Building and minor developments.
The Planning Officer will be responsible for determining a diverse range of planning applications and appeal work, developing your knowledge of planning related legislation and delivering positive outcomes to our customers and residents.
Our Officers take a lead on the consideration and negotiation of planning applications and provide professional expertise at Committees, Planning Appeals and Enforcement cases as required. This includes making delegated decisions, presenting to committees, engaging with colleagues, Councillors and other stakeholders to ensure the right planning outcome.
About you
As a Planning Officer, you will deal with a range of applications as part of the Development Management Team.
The ideal candidate needs to be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the team’s overall objectives.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href="https://www.enjoystalbans.com/" target="_blank">a great place to live and work</a>.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
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<li>28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Staff Parking Permit&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reimbursement of professional fees&nbsp;</li>
<li>Comprehensive development and training&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Additional Information
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<li>Disability Confident: We are proud to be a&nbsp;<a href="https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-us/disability-confident-employer.aspx" target="_blank">Disability Confident employer</a>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.</li>
<li>Disclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</li>
<li>English Fluency: 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).&nbsp;<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf" target="_blank">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</a></li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Sarah Smith, Team Leader or Gillian Donald, Team Leader at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Sarah.Smith@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Smith@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Gillian.Donald@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gillian.Donald@stalbans.gov.uk</a>
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants.&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.&nbsp;
For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href="https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and Careers</a> or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.&nbsp;
Closing date for applications: Monday 5 January 2026. 
(please do submit your application as soon as possible so we can begin our selection process)
Interviews scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed
NOTE:&nbsp; Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Planning Officer

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Permanent&nbsp; Ref:&nbsp; H7210 The opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Private Sector Housing Team. You will regulate Private sector housing in Dacorum and where required take enforcement action against landlords and liable parties with the aim to raise standards. This role will also support landlords and tenants in the private rented sector to understand their rights and responsibilities and play a key role in preventing homelessness. You will be required to carry out inspections and take statutory action/s relating to private sector dwellings including houses in multiple occupation to ensure adequate standards. Establish property conditions and in particular identify category 1 or category 2 hazards and the most appropriate course of action in case work with regards to Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessment, the enforcement policy of the council and legislative powers. You will be undertaking inspections of properties and taking enforcement actions when required on behalf of the service including HMO inspections, immigration visits, property inspections, HHSRS inspections and empty homes work. The role will also include you taking appropriate action, including prohibition orders, notices, civil penalties and prosecutions, when landlords and/or liable parties have failed to comply with legal responsibilities or breached license requirements required.&nbsp; You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to achieve defined performance targets. Support the Assistant Director, Group Manager and Team Leader as part of the service team, in delivering the corporate vision, values and strategic priorities of the Council. Act as advisor to the Assistant Director, Head of Service, Manager and Senior Management on the allocated service. Work in collaboration with other services and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Private Sector Enforcement Officer

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Permanent Ref:&nbsp; H437&nbsp; An exciting opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Property Service Planned and Adaptations team. You will be required to provide a specification and scope of work for capital planned works and planned works maintenance. Budget monitoring and adhering to planned programmes are essential to successful delivery of planned programmes.&nbsp; Experience of kitchen and bathroom programme delivery is desirable including knowledge of, CDM 2015, Building Regulations and Decent Homes Standard. You will be required to successfully manage projects and work with contractors to ensure work is being completed to a satisfactory standard.&nbsp; You will work with colleagues across the Housing Service to ensure our properties meet the Decent Homes Standard and programme delivery is within the agreed timescales and budget provisions. The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy, ability to negotiate and achieve defined performance targets. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills. Assist in the management complex customer complaint resolutions and manage their expectations. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK, and use of a car to enable site visits. A check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Surveyor

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Permanent Ref: HOS34 This position attracts a £5,000 market supplement per annum which will be reviewed after 2 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Around half an hour by train from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead (where our offices are based), Berkhamsted and Tring. An active and green place, Dacorum is a buzzing centre of business, enterprise and ambition. We’re designing our services around customers, ensuring our teams have the right skills and behaviours to excel, and we’ve developed new ways of working which support flexible and hybrid working. We are prepared to do things differently in Dacorum and our integrated neighbourhood delivery model enables us to deliver great services and create high-performing teams with a positive, empowered culture. Our ambition is to set the standards that other local authorities aspire to, and you can play a part in making this happen. Responsible for waste and recycling, fleet, street scene, grounds maintenance and cemeteries, your leadership will be central to encouraging a sense of shared mission and accountability across the service. Other priorities will include a focus on waste operations and fleet management (including the modernisation of our fleet), supporting the redevelopment and modernisation of our depot, maximising our commercial waste service, garden waste and the smooth running of the depot. Longer term, you’ll make an influential contribution to our planning for local government reorganisation and the opportunities that presents. It's a role that will suit someone with the right level of professional knowledge, acquired through study or career experience, and who has a proven track record of managing a multi-million-pound waste service within a complex, multi-agency service system. An informed appreciation of the practical demands of managing cultural and operational change is essential along with the ability to take a ‘first principles’ analytical approach to problem-solving and generating solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, customer service and engagement skills, are essential, as are good political awareness and sensitivity to the needs and priorities of others. It’s a fantastic time to join the team at Dacorum Borough Council and shape a cleaner, greener and safer place for our residents and stakeholders. We’re looking for candidates who will bring proven expertise and capabilities in their own professional area, but who also offer the wider strategic perspective and leadership skills to shape a progressive, collaborative and effective organisational culture, with a focus on customer service and service improvement. You’ll bring a creative, enthusiastic and open-minded approach to how we work across the Council and with our partners, to bring about the best outcomes for our residents and service users. Please note that all applications for this position should be made to Solace in Business and not through the DBC website. Information from&nbsp; candidates will be shared with Solace in Business.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.join-dacorum.co.uk" target="_blank">www.join-dacorum.co.uk</a> to find out more or contact Steve Guest or Beth Roberts at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 15 December 2025 Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. We are an equal opportunities employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

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