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Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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To always be mindful of treating customers with kindness, respect and compassion, that helps foster a feeling of happiness and contentment for customers in their home or place they visit.</p><p>Awareness of sensitivity and discretion in all verbal and written information (Data Protection).</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>12 hour shifts are available with a mix of earlies and lates, with alternate weekend working. </p><b>About you</b><br><p>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future. </p><p>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</p><p>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</p><p>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</p><p>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p><p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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You should also be well-versed in legislation, able to provide supporting documents for cases taken to court, and knowledgeable about available funding streams.</p><p>As a champion of social work, you’ll lead by example, using your skills to encourage a culture of innovation, reflection and learning within the service, using practice evaluations and learning reviews to inform this work.</p><p>The experience you’ll bring with you will enable you to support others from the start of their social work journey; from student to ASYE, and then to qualified, competent and confident Social Workers.</p><p>You will be an approachable, ‘can do’ person who understands what good looks like and have high ambitions for the workforce and the organisation.</p><p>As a proactive person, you’ll be able to respond to multiple requests and demands, getting to know our fabulous staff group will be imperative and supporting them as they deliver advice and guidance to citizens of West Northants. The team and your peers are all very supportive and in West Northants we are all working towards the same goal of enabling competent and confident staff to deliver great care.</p><b>About you</b><br><p>You will bring proven experience of leadership,<a> </a>practice development and consistent achievement in a safeguarding/social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. </p><p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n<li><strong>You will be required to drive and have transport.</strong></li>\n</ul><p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p><p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p><p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p><p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-02T10:28:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1534fad5-91f7-4c6e-bb3f-1fc3cba64c01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fff45768-75ee-4074-b415-60f9fa6c245f","title":"Communications Intern - Student Placement","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a keen and committed university undergraduate intern to support the incredibly varied work of our Communications Team.</p><p>This role is based at our One Angel Square offices in Northampton with opportunities for flexible working.</p><p><strong>Please note </strong>we reserve the right to close the advert earlier that the advertised closing date if we receive a high-volume of applications.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>One day might find you compiling news updates on the Council’s latest projects and activities. The next, you could be out and about filming our services for social media.</p><p>Supporting the wider team with regularly updating our communications channels and planning and monitoring activities are also key to the role, helping keep our activity on track as we promote the work of the Council within its local communities.</p><b>About you</b><br><p>We’re looking for someone with strong communication and writing skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, good attention to detail, and the capacity to learn quickly and apply new knowledge effectively.</p><p>No specialised communications knowledge is required, but experience in a PR, media, or digital marketing discipline and some political awareness would be helpful.</p><p>If this sounds like you, and you fit the criteria in the job description, we’d love to hear more so please submit your application as outlined below.</p><b>About us</b><br><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26083 - £26495","publishDate":"2025-06-02T09:37:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b350b09a-9afe-485e-96e7-b17bb968b770.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c2fd0c24-e153-4583-9f7f-28dad19a8482","title":"Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a79e9e54-0bda-45d9-8b3e-802e60e0c392.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4a170eb7-6f39-426d-bc2a-928db11598c3","title":"Qualified Social Worker - Adults","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northamptonshire","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Based: </strong>Various locations in Northampton & Towcester</p><p>West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do.  </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. </p><p>We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. </p><p>If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Career development and training opportunities </strong> </p><p>As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job.  </p><p>We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified).  We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.</p><p>We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. NQSW applications will be considered in line with vacancies best suited across adult social care teams. As well as Assistant team manager/PSW.</p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/6332\">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 30 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Community-Team-Manager-Adults-Rural-South-and-East/6633\">Community Team Manager- Adults (Rural South and East) | 08 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,190 - £41,797 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/def2e039-cbd6-4cc4-ad85-84255e3df7f8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c06e49d-da0e-4041-962e-c67abe8a37bf","title":"Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Turnfurlong)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>Working within Turn Furlong (Kingsthorpe, Northampton), to provide a new integrated health and social care model of care for people needing short term support upon discharge from hospital.</p><p>The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future. </p><p>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</p><p>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</p><p>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</p><p>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p><p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p><p><strong>Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,716","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-14T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e0b99f68-4326-4d9e-9aea-259f4adfd529.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a75bc2a-4c62-49e3-9cf1-a646b5a7a6fa","title":"Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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What’s more important is a passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,036 - £58,879","publishDate":"2025-05-29T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/65a1c7c2-8932-4ccf-a8a6-7c89b53d5792.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d28f1fa-558e-4661-805f-ec19cb7954c4","title":"Communications Intern - Student Placement","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>We are looking for a keen and committed university undergraduate intern to support the incredibly varied work of our Communications Team.</p><p>This role is based at our One Angel Square offices in Northampton with opportunities for flexible working.</p><p><strong>Please note </strong>we reserve the right to close the advert earlier that the advertised closing date if we receive a high-volume of applications.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We’re looking for someone with strong communication and writing skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, good attention to detail, and the capacity to learn quickly and apply new knowledge effectively.</p><p>No specialised communications knowledge is required, but experience in a PR, media, or digital marketing discipline and some political awareness would be helpful.</p><p>If this sounds like you, and you fit the criteria in the job description, we’d love to hear more so please submit your application as outlined below.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26083 - £26495","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-28T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9f99dbfe-f73f-49b2-81af-d952c582ae4c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06f443b1-d3bd-4b61-ad8c-ae7f79a1b375","title":"Care and Support Worker","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues. </p><p><strong><span>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span>West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</span></strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You don’t need previous experience in social care, or qualifications, we will provide all the training and support you need to give you the skills and confidence be able to care for our residents.</span></p><p><strong><span>Career development and training opportunities</span></strong></p><p><span>Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise</span></p><p><span>All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.</span></p><p><span>We welcome applications from those with any level of experience.</span></p><p><strong><span>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</span></strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.52ph","publishDate":"2025-05-27T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/80b29fc5-a391-43a5-9b0c-0f4cf5e5d8d6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a2f0dab-103d-449d-a843-01b2834c95fe","title":"Senior Educational Psychologist","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team as a senior educational psychologist.  We are  seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative educational psychologist to join our growing and dynamic service.</p><p>West Northamptonshire is a relatively new unitary council within which the EP Service is very well regarded and supported. The service has a strong focus on values-based practice and supporting staff wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality service to support positive outcomes for children and young people across West Northamptonshire. Within the service we promote an ethos of distributed leadership, helping shape the direction of our EP service to be the best it can be.</p><p>The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision.</p><p>We have extensive links with training universities, with members of our EP team employed as tutors on EP training courses, along with links to local universities.</p><p>If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email Kathryn Davidson, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist <a href=\"mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk\">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>  or Gavin Morgan, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London – <a href=\"mailto:gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk\">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:</p><ul>\n<li>A passion for applying psychology to make a meaningful difference and improve the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li>\n<li>A commitment to innovative and creative practice, seeking ways to ensure children and young people in West Northamptonshire achieve their best outcomes</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>\n<li>Skills in working collaboratively with different professionals</li>\n<li>Experience working as a qualified educational psychologist within a local authority</li>\n</ul><p> Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).</p><p>West Northamptonshire EPS is a Safer Recruitment service, and all successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,206 - £71,134 + 3 SPA","publishDate":"2025-05-26T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c946674c-8260-4997-924b-8713a7caa8f5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"49247618-ad25-4575-81c8-927ff5e715ad","title":"SEND Practitioner","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p> Working within the People Directorate, Education Services ensure that early help and specialist support is provided to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and proactively champion the inclusion of all children in education.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>The SEND Practitioner roles are based within the SEND Support Service and we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic colleague to join our established team.</p><p>The service supports children and young people from 0-19 at home and in education, empowering parents and setting/school staff through a variety of support methods including working with parents and school staff, running targeted workshops and direct work with children and young people. </p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,324 - £33,017","publishDate":"2025-05-26T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0a054ee2-3f0c-4f7e-aafc-ba9345c9e915.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61a0bfd3-b949-4c65-9681-bc2b46679c59","title":"Housing Options Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>This is an exciting time to join our Housing Solutions service! Following the creation of West Northants Council in 2021, we are on a journey of shaping the new Housing Solutions Service which restructured in June 2024. </span></p><p><span>West Northants is a great place to work, with a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support.</span></p><p><span>This is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supportive environment.</span></p><p><span>Want to know more or chat about our flexible and hybrid working? Please email our Housing Options Manager – <a href=\"mailto:kay.gilbert@westnorthants.gov.uk\">kay.gilbert@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span>We have two positions for Housing Options Team Leader, one is a permanent position, and the other one is a 12-month fixed term role. </span></p><p><strong><span>Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the permanent position or the fixed-term, or whether you would like to be considered for both.</span></strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to develop, support, empower and motivate a team to achieve their goals. You will have developed these skills through experience of leading and motivating teams in a customer focused environment, with a strong background within homelessness. </span></p><p><span>You should be solutions-driven and have an adaptable approach to working, to thrive in a busy environment with a positive approach to challenges! You will have previous experience and knowledge of working in a frontline housing advice service conducting thorough investigations of complex cases, and you will have detailed knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation, policy, and guidance. </span></p><p><span>Your communication skills will be exemplary, with the ability to communicate complex issues in simple language, and with compassion and empathy.</span></p><p><span>You will be able to adeptly develop and manage the Housing Options team processes whilst also being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You are driven and committed to meet targets and achieve positive outcomes, and you will be instrumental in delivering and interpreting complex information and data to make informed decisions about service development.</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,86 - £46,304","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7ad7c18a-3236-43a9-89af-32b9dfceff05.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"537c9d24-4112-46be-91a7-0f92c22c5969","title":"Major Planning Applications Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Join our Major Projects team and become a driving force behind the flourishing economic landscape of West Northamptonshire. 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From the intricacies in the world of Formula 1 to the <a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-67941799\">expansion of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team in Brackley</a>, to <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/silverstone-confirmed-home-british-grand-prix-until-2034-following-10-year-formula-1-extension\">Silverstone (the home of British Grand Prix)</a> and also, the transformative impact of HS2, The route of Phase One passes through West Northamptonshire for a distance of 20.7km. We are at the forefront of innovation and progress. Working closely with our Strategic Planning Committee, we provide invaluable insights to aid in strategic decision-making processes.</p><p>If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on the future of our region and beyond, join us in spearheading these groundbreaking initiatives.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Day to day, you’ll respond to requests for support from high profile stakeholders seeking to engage with the Planning Service.  You’ll lead and support on pre-application enquiries, give technical advice to the public, developers, agents, Members, other departments of the Council and other and bodies regarding development proposals, and make recommendations on major applications and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) development. You’ll also support the Mainstream Application Teams where their applications require additional technical resource and input. </p><p>You’ll also prepare planning appeal statements/proofs of evidence and represent the Council at appeal site visits, informal hearings and public inquiries as a professional expert witness. </p><p>Throughout you will provide proactive support to our Customer Contact Centre and Customer Feedback teams, ultimately ensuring we deliver excellent customer service in every interaction for all internal and external customers, including Councillors. </p><b>About you</b><br><p>We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and customer service skills, knowledge and understanding of planning legislation, case law and policy, planning techniques and the development management and enforcement process (including S106 and the community infrastructure levy). You’ll need practical experience that demonstrates a significant range of major planning applications and development management activities and appeals. You’ll need a relevant degree and corporate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and evidence of continued professional development. You’ll bring with you great interpersonal and team building skills and be the sort of person who consistently strives for continuous improvement and excellence. </p><p>If you have experience as a Principal Planner, Major Projects Officer, or a Major Planning Officer, and want to be part of an exciting dynamic team! Then we want to hear from you!</p><b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 + Market Factor Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-20T11:27:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/763300ae-3aa2-4892-a381-4bdde777409e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f87fb2e2-b4e7-486a-abd5-4545cdd6fcad","title":"Major Planning Applications Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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We specialise in orchestrating expansive growth opportunities, ranging from residential urban extensions to cutting-edge logistics development. Our focus extends to fostering specialist employment opportunities, particularly in fields such as engineering and the prestigious world of Formula 1. Additionally, we are actively involved in the monumental HS2 project, contributing to its development and implementation.</p><p>Collaborating with prominent stakeholders, our team shapes and influences projects of regional, national, and international significance. 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You’ll bring with you great interpersonal and team building skills and be the sort of person who consistently strives for continuous improvement and excellence. </p><p>If you have experience as a Principal Planner, Major Projects Officer, or a Major Planning Officer, and want to be part of an exciting dynamic team! Then we want to hear from you!</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 + Market Factor Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-19T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e3394115-a4a7-4713-80cc-218a5022997e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d231f352-0ab1-4817-8714-fbcdb9e135e4","title":"Project Engagement Coordinator - Retrofitting","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Project Engagement Coordinator - Retrofitting</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>£25,183 - £27,269 Pay award pending</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Full time – 37 hours a week</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Fixed Term Contract – 2 years</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Engagement Coordinator to support the delivery of our ambitious housing retrofit programmes under the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is a two-year fixed term contract offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable housing development.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As a Project Engagement Coordinator you will be responsible for directly engaging with residents – both Council tenants and private homeowners/renters - to build strong relationships and ensure they are informed about upcoming and ongoing retrofit projects that may affect them. Your role will involve communicating with Council staff, surveyors, contractors, other agencies, and residents to deliver high quality customer care and resident engagement during and after housing retrofit projects, keeping residents updated with appointment dates and addressing any concerns they may have throughout the retrofit process.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our team was recently highly commended for our work on SHDF Wave 2.1, and we are proud to continue leading innovative decarbonisation efforts that bring real benefits to our community.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engagement with tenants, delivery partner, and contractors to ensure smooth delivery of retrofit works.</li>\n<li>Develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness and promote participation in the WH: SHF Wave 3 project.</li>\n<li>Support project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.</li>\n<li>Champion sustainability and inclusivity throughout the project lifecycle.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll need to have basic knowledge or a qualification in building construction and/or energy efficiency, particularly retrofit work, with experience of working in a social housing organisation alongside strong face to face customer experience.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in stakeholder engagement, community coordination, or project support.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of housing retrofit, sustainability, or decarbonisation initiatives</li>\n<li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Passionate about making a positive environmental and social impact.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a council committed to innovation, climate action, and partnership-led transformation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Apply today to help us shape a greener future for Rugby.</p>\n<p><strong><br></strong><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi time scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Structured Induction Program</li>\n<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>\n<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>\n<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>\n<li>Independent Support for your health & wellbeing</li>\n<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>\n<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £27,269","publishDate":"2025-05-16T13:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T13:12:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1e66d278-5e84-4e44-a13b-50d499637279.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f80e4dd2-5208-44e8-83dd-36fd633685d7","title":"Visitor Economy and Tourism Strategy Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>We are seeking a determined and creative individual to join our dynamic service here at West Northamptonshire Council. The Visitor Economy & Tourism Strategy Manager will develop strategic initiatives to utilise national opportunities for local benefits, develop and deliver campaigns to drive increase footfall & spend, plus showcasing West Northamptonshire to a global audience. Working with the wider LVEP partners, you will utilise your experience and knowledge to drive travel trade, increase overnight stays, support attractions to locate and grow in the area, plus enhance the visitor experience.</span></p><p><span>West Northamptonshire is a place of huge opportunity, world renowned skills, and locational advantage. We in the Economic Growth & Inward Investment Service are at the forefront of capitalising on these strategic assets and establishing new opportunities for growth. Working innovatively, we are proactive in our approach to supporting and growing the local economy with a strong focus on the following areas:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Tourism & the Visitor Economy</li>\n<li>Inward Investment & Business Growth</li>\n<li>Town Centres & Markets</li>\n<li>Funding Programmes & Projects</li>\n</ul><p><span>Home to over 20,000 businesses and more than 425,000 residents, the value of West Northamptonshire's economy (GVA) was valued at around £11.5bn in 2022, supporting around 214,700 jobs. In addition, around 20m visitors flock to the area each year, generated over a £1bn and supporting 14,000 jobs. We want to support and grow the local economy, meaning that our Team must establish a high-profile reputation across the world that West Northants is a place where everyone can thrive, supporting businesses & attractions to locate & grow here, upskilling the local labour market and ensuring there are opportunities for all. We must showcase West Northants (and wider Northamptonshire) as a destination for tourism, investment, business and quality of life.</span></p><p><span>This role will be essential in showcasing West Northamptonshire as a destination for visitors, leading on the implementation of the Northamptonshire Tourism Strategy and the Local Visitor Economy Partnership.</span></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p><span>You will be responsible for driving the delivery of the Northamptonshire Tourism Strategy for West Northamptonshire Council, including local initiatives and working as part of the county-wide Local Visitor Economy Partnership, promoting the tourism & visitor economy. This includes ensuring the opportunities and potential to develop the visitor economy are maximised in West Northamptonshire, including enhancing existing assets and developing new opportunities, delivering maximum benefit to the local authority, driving visitor numbers and local spend.</span></p><p><span>You will work with colleagues within the wider Economic Growth & Inward Investment service to ensure the visitor economy is a recognised growth sector and support initiatives to enhance this industry and create opportunities with the Inward Investment & Business Growth Team and the Funding & Programmes Team.</span></p><p><span>You will lead a dynamic team to capitalise on opportunities to showcase West Northamptonshire as a destination to visit time and time again on a global stage. You’ll take a lead in a multi-agency approach working with departmental teams, external businesses/attractions, stakeholders and partners such as Visit England to maximise the success rate of the service, to improve the visitor economy, resulting in increased visits and value of visits, increased inward investment, more jobs and greater GVA.</span></p><p><span>You will be taking the reins on driving the visitor economy for West Northamptonshire, effectively working with stakeholders and partners as necessary to deliver largescale initiatives and activities that provide tailored business support to local attractions whilst attracting new businesses/attractions into the area. You will act as a driving force for all areas of the visitor economy including place marketing, business support, promoting the industry, upskilling the local workforce and establishing a collaborative approach to benefit residents and visitors.</span></p><p><span>Utilising the local strengths in heritage, sporting excellence, events management, culture and more, you will deliver activities in line with the community that promote the unique selling point of West Northamptonshire and the wider County to boost the local visitor economy.</span></p><b>About you</b><br><p><span>We’re looking for an expert in the field with proven experience & skills, able to drive and lead initiatives to enable economic growth and make a significant contribution to tourism and the visitor economy. You will be well versed in the background relating to Local Visitor Economy Partnerships and have experience working with Destination Management Organisations and securing support and funding relating to tourism. You will be passionate about working innovatively to showcase West Northamptonshire as the perfect destination for visitors, combining creativity with finely honed project management skills to achieve tangible outcomes.</span></p><p><span>You will be a charismatic manager, able to support your team to deliver a range of successful initiatives and projects to deal with highly specialised issues relating to the visitor economy and business growth. You will be highly capable and experienced in order to contribute to the strategic development of the service.</span></p><p><span>Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills are key. We are also looking for significant experience of working with a range of internal and external partners and forging successful partnerships alongside account management to achieve high performance and significant, sustainable accomplishments for the service.</span></p><p><span>Ideally you will have previous experience of facilitating business growth within a local authority, with experience of project management, place-marketing and an understanding of the commercial landscape. You will be able to smoothly manage and develop a pipeline of enquiries, handling all relevant processes whilst being able to use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You’ll use your great attention to detail to ensure our activities are innovative, creative and achieve high level results.</span></p><p><span>Finally, your knowledge of achieving economic growth initiatives will be utilised as part of the wider service, showing your ability to thrive as a team player as well as lead on projects relating to business growth. You will combine sales and marketing experience, along with expert knowledge to champion business growth and investment in the area.</span></p><b>About us</b><br><p><span>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</span></p><p><span>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </span></p><p><span>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </span></p><p><span>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</span></p><p><span>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</span></p><p><span>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</span></p><p><strong><span>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</span></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860","publishDate":"2025-05-15T14:38:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dc4452ae-6975-497b-986d-eee802413463.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0402bcb-45e9-455b-94b6-6daab4e5ff55","title":"Visitor Economy and Tourism Strategy Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>We are seeking a determined and creative individual to join our dynamic service here at West Northamptonshire Council. The Visitor Economy & Tourism Strategy Manager will develop strategic initiatives to utilise national opportunities for local benefits, develop and deliver campaigns to drive increase footfall & spend, plus showcasing West Northamptonshire to a global audience. Working with the wider LVEP partners, you will utilise your experience and knowledge to drive travel trade, increase overnight stays, support attractions to locate and grow in the area, plus enhance the visitor experience.</span></p><p><span>West Northamptonshire is a place of huge opportunity, world renowned skills, and locational advantage. We in the Economic Growth & Inward Investment Service are at the forefront of capitalising on these strategic assets and establishing new opportunities for growth. Working innovatively, we are proactive in our approach to supporting and growing the local economy with a strong focus on the following areas:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Tourism & the Visitor Economy</li>\n<li>Inward Investment & Business Growth</li>\n<li>Town Centres & Markets</li>\n<li>Funding Programmes & Projects</li>\n</ul><p><span>Home to over 20,000 businesses and more than 425,000 residents, the value of West Northamptonshire's economy (GVA) was valued at around £11.5bn in 2022, supporting around 214,700 jobs. In addition, around 20m visitors flock to the area each year, generated over a £1bn and supporting 14,000 jobs. We want to support and grow the local economy, meaning that our Team must establish a high-profile reputation across the world that West Northants is a place where everyone can thrive, supporting businesses & attractions to locate & grow here, upskilling the local labour market and ensuring there are opportunities for all. We must showcase West Northants (and wider Northamptonshire) as a destination for tourism, investment, business and quality of life.</span></p><p><span>This role will be essential in showcasing West Northamptonshire as a destination for visitors, leading on the implementation of the Northamptonshire Tourism Strategy and the Local Visitor Economy Partnership.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>We’re looking for an expert in the field with proven experience & skills, able to drive and lead initiatives to enable economic growth and make a significant contribution to tourism and the visitor economy. You will be well versed in the background relating to Local Visitor Economy Partnerships and have experience working with Destination Management Organisations and securing support and funding relating to tourism. You will be passionate about working innovatively to showcase West Northamptonshire as the perfect destination for visitors, combining creativity with finely honed project management skills to achieve tangible outcomes.</span></p><p><span>You will be a charismatic manager, able to support your team to deliver a range of successful initiatives and projects to deal with highly specialised issues relating to the visitor economy and business growth. You will be highly capable and experienced in order to contribute to the strategic development of the service.</span></p><p><span>Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills are key. We are also looking for significant experience of working with a range of internal and external partners and forging successful partnerships alongside account management to achieve high performance and significant, sustainable accomplishments for the service.</span></p><p><span>Ideally you will have previous experience of facilitating business growth within a local authority, with experience of project management, place-marketing and an understanding of the commercial landscape. You will be able to smoothly manage and develop a pipeline of enquiries, handling all relevant processes whilst being able to use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You’ll use your great attention to detail to ensure our activities are innovative, creative and achieve high level results.</span></p><p><span>Finally, your knowledge of achieving economic growth initiatives will be utilised as part of the wider service, showing your ability to thrive as a team player as well as lead on projects relating to business growth. You will combine sales and marketing experience, along with expert knowledge to champion business growth and investment in the area.</span></p><p><strong><span>If you would like to discuss the role ahead of applying, please contact louis.devayya@westnorthants.gov.uk</span></strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p><span>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</span></p><p><span>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </span></p><p><span>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </span></p><p><span>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</span></p><p><span>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</span></p><p><span>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</span></p><p><strong><span>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</span></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860","publishDate":"2025-05-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/93bcb53d-7e2a-45fd-bdfd-609228c2fa70.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3e33db0d-6ead-4af1-bdd4-644d3f32a41a","title":"Highways Operative","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Highways Operative</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>£27,711 - £30,060 Pay award pending</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Full time – 37 hours a week</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Street Scene Team have a great opportunity for a Highways Operative. You’ll be undertaking a variety of groundworks and highways work, with a strong emphasis on Tarmacking, digger driving and NRSWA street works.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The working week consists of 37hrs (Monday – Friday) with flexibility to work overtime to meet specific demands. Regular working in adverse conditions could be required with the role.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>You will need to hold a valid Class 1 HGV licence.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The Street Scene Team carries out the following works and the ideal candidate will be proficient in at least several of these:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Excavation / drainage</p>\n<p>Tarmacking (hot lay, asphalt / bitumen)</p>\n<p>Construction of footpaths / steps</p>\n<p>Groundwork</p>\n<p>Installation of street furniture</p>\n<p>Watercourse clearance & maintenance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll need to be able to work easily as a part of a team and use your own initiative when required. You’ll need to be polite, courteous, and have a reasonable amount of initiative and independence.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You should be able to work to a very high standard and at an acceptable pace to ensure the customer receives the quality service they expect from our team. A strong focus on health and safety must always be maintained.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Basic IT skills will be required for this role although in house training will be provided.</p>\n<p>Applicants are required to provide their own basic tools for this position and a full valid UK driving license is essential.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Structured Induction Program</li>\n<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>\n<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>\n<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>\n<li>Independent Support for your health & wellbeing</li>\n<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>\n<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,711 - £30,060","publishDate":"2025-05-14T07:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T07:19:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/da3d904f-3e3c-4171-973c-eda8111eac7b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d719c7a-4f95-4c44-9bf8-98c600ff19cf","title":"Temporary Accommodation Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Do you have a passion for Housing, Homelessness or Property Management?<br><br>Will you thrive in a fast-paced role dealing with a wide variety of people including those with complex needs?<br><br>Are you hard working, resilient and able to think clearly under pressure with a solutions based approach?<br><br>This an exciting role operating on the frontline of West Northants Council response to Homelessness and Housing Solutions. As a new unitary Council, embedding a new structure, this is a great time to join us as we develop staff and shape the way we work in Homelessness and Housing Solutions within our local community providing the best possible service.<br><br><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Candidates would have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a customer focused environment with an ability to work at a fast pace, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication. You will be a skilled negotiator with an ability to problem solve, prioritise your own workload and make effective contributions to an incredible team. The successful candidate will be resilient, a self-starter and able to make sound decisions.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,203 - £37,067","publishDate":"2025-05-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e11bb90d-ec60-4af7-ad25-072131c729e6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a9f8a056-49ec-482a-bae6-5f78cdd246b7","title":"Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council has created a new team focused on developing and delivering innovative flood and water drainage solutions. The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. </p><p>The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood & Water Manager (Assets and Environment): mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close this advert early.</strong></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><ul>\n<li>Lead on technical assessments and advice to Local Planning Authorities on the suitability of surface water drainage proposals for new development,</li>\n<li>Working with the Flood & Water Manager to ensure the Council (as Lead Local Flood Authority) continues to fulfil its role as statutory consultee in the planning system.</li>\n<li>Lead and provide professional technical responses to development applications ensuring that drainage systems are sustainable and sufficiently effective in protecting communities from flooding.</li>\n<li>Liasing with applicants to promote the implementation of sustainable drainage systems on new developments.</li>\n<li>Work with developers and landowners to regulate activity on ordinary watercourses, ensuring that the designs of works are appropriate, sustainable, and do not adversely impact flow within watercourses.</li>\n<li>Deputising for the Flood & Water Manager when required. </li>\n</ul><b>About you</b><br><p>We are looking for individuals that have experience working with or within LLFA's on statutory consultee role. </p><p>We want applicants that want to test boundaries, develop, and deliver, innovative approaches to reducing flood risk to our communities.</p><p><strong>Please note previous applicants need not apply again.</strong></p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. 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Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Turnfurlong)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£28,716

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 hours ago

Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Communications Intern - Student Placement

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£26083 - £26495

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 21 hours ago

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

West Northamptonshire Council

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£39,190 - £41,797 D.O.E

Northamptonshire (On-Site)

Posted 21 hours ago

Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Turnfurlong)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£28,716

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 21 hours ago

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£55,036 - £58,879

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Communications Intern - Student Placement

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£26083 - £26495

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Care and Support Worker

West Northamptonshire Council

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£13.52ph

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Educational Psychologist

West Northamptonshire Council

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£63,206 - £71,134 + 3 SPA

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

SEND Practitioner

West Northamptonshire Council

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£31,324 - £33,017

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Housing Options Team Leader

West Northamptonshire Council

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£42,86 - £46,304

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Major Planning Applications Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

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£49,587 - £52,860 + Market Factor Supplement

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Major Planning Applications Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£49,587 - £52,860 + Market Factor Supplement

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Project Engagement Coordinator - Retrofitting

Rugby Borough Council

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£25,183 - £27,269

Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Visitor Economy and Tourism Strategy Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

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£49,587 - £52,860

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Visitor Economy and Tourism Strategy Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£49,587 - £52,860

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Highways Operative

Rugby Borough Council

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£27,711 - £30,060

Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing today

Temporary Accommodation Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

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£34,203 - £37,067

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£42,861 - £46,304 + 20% Market Supplement

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

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