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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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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. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£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. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 + Market Factor Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-19T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-21T22:59:59.000Z","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. 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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":"5f12308f-7cd5-47c7-a590-a243881f6507","title":"Public Health Principal","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 Northants Public Health Team is looking for an innovative and experienced Public Health Principal to provide strategic expertise in our Children, Young People and All Age Mental Health portfolio. </p><p>With substantial changes having taken place in recent years, Public Health is now on an exciting journey to realign to its newly defined priorities with this role playing an important part.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working in a Public Health or similar setting, with significant knowledge of Public Health principles and theories.  In addition, you will also have knowledge and/or experience of working on initiatives or interventions to improve outcomes for children and young people or people with mental health, learning disabilities or autism. You will have strong leadership and motivational skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work well with both internal and external partners.</p><p>If you meet the required criteria and you think this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please apply today or for further information contact <a href=\"mailto:racha.fayad@westnorthants.gov.uk\" title=\"mailto:racha.fayad@westnorthants.gov.uk\">racha.fayad@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><p>Interviews are anticipated to take place in the w/c 9th and 16th of June.</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":"£65,098 - £71,353","publishDate":"2025-05-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8d27b85c-9e23-4037-a71b-b3c85ec71f90.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><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":"744b6ca4-d0b4-48ff-af63-3be24f9a0d9d","title":"Direct Payment 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>This role focuses on providing effective, customer-focused support to Direct Payment users and Adult Social Care colleagues through efficient systems and processes. Serving as a key contact for queries, you will manage complex issues when needed.</p><p>The position involves ensuring an integrated approach to Direct Payments for Financial Operations by assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies, and processes.</p><p>Additionally, the role includes identifying and investigating potential mismanagement of direct payments by service users and recommending appropriate actions to address any issues.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Are you a dynamic professional who thrives in both team settings and independent roles? We are looking for a motivated Direct Payments Officer who is ready to make a difference. In this role, you will empower users by monitoring, supporting, advising, and facilitating their management of Direct Payments packages and finances. You will ensure compliance by checking, monitoring, and analysing financial records and other relevant evidence held by recipients.</p><p>Additionally, you will actively promote Direct Payments, raise awareness in the community, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Staying informed on employment issues and agency provisions is crucial, as is your expertise in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with Finance and Adult Services Systems. You will excel if you possess strong time management skills, thrive under pressure, and are adept at meeting deadlines.</p><p>The work is varied and challenging, offering you the chance to grow and make a significant impact. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to improving lives through effective management and support of Direct Payments. If you are ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role, 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":"£28,716 - £30,251","publishDate":"2025-05-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5da3ce2e-bff0-4a30-b1c0-337d4d0dd81d.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":"d5b4cc71-c4cf-41f2-a4a4-3d764441eb63","title":"Environmental Protection Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to work as an Officer within the Environmental Protection team at West Northants Council.</span></p><p><span>We promise a varied and interesting workload that includes managing a caseload of investigations, customer requests and enforcement referrals, in addition to advising on planning and licensing consultations. There is also the opportunity to improve and protect the quality of the environment including contaminated land, air and noise pollution.</span></p><p><span>The role can be based at any of our three locations, and flexible working will be supported.  It will be expected that the successful candidate can attend the office or other locations as required from time to time.</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>Working within a team of Environmental Protection Officers to enforce a range of environmental health legislation relating to contaminated land, industrial/commercial emissions, air quality, noise, construction impacts and nuisance.</span></p><p><span>Provide professional advice in accordance with the Council's corporate objectives, statutory responsibilities and environmental policies. </span></p><p><span>Prosecuting breaches of environmental protection, nuisance and public health legislation including investigating, gathering evidence, case file preparation and giving evidence in court.</span></p><b>About you</b><br><p><span>You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working with partner organisations to develop strong links with internal colleagues and external partners.</span></p><p><span>Be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a subject relevant to the role, such as contaminated land or noise control</span></p><p><span>You will have a full driving license and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post.</span></p><p><span>You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.</span></p><p><span>You will be able to use noise and other monitoring equipment to gather data and be able to analyse and interpret results</span></p><b>About us</b><br><p> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>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","publishDate":"2025-05-13T14:37:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9ecc24b-e89b-4d3d-8410-59da840efe75.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d8ec08e7-014a-41b7-9292-3f40d96b598a","title":"Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>£31,586 - £35,235 / £35,235 – £39,513 - 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<strong> </strong>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>Do you want to make a difference? You have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Regulatory Services section within the Environmental Health Team. You will be part of a team delivering a quality service on issues that are often complex and can have a negative impact on quality of life.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As part of the Environmental Health Team, you will also be involved in their wider activities including air quality. Environmental Health Officers and qualified Environmental Protection Officers will also be expected to deputise and support the management functions of the Environmental Health Team Leader.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a highly motivated professional (an Environmental Protection Officer or an Environmental Health Officer), who is skilled in the effective use of our powers under environmental protection, food safety and health and safety at work legislation.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Our outgoing officer brought valuable expertise in air quality, contaminated land and wider Environmental Health functions (including planning, licensing and LAPPC permits), and while we would ideally recruit a similarly qualified EHO, we appreciate the current market challenges. As such we’re also keen to hear from recent Environmental Health Graduates or EPOs who are working towards full EHP registration. If you’re passionate about environmental protection and keen to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A Full Driving license is required.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working up to 60% </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexi time scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Subsidised parking</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":"£31,586 - £35,235 / £35,235 – £39,513","publishDate":"2025-05-13T13:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:51:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/372c1b4f-0578-493c-9510-d4a6ceff16dd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9338241e-384e-438a-8758-aac5a845b13b","title":"Finance and Trade Assistant","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Finance and Trade Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>£25,183 - £27,269 Pay award pending</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></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>Join our team at the Work Services Unit (WSU) and play a key role in delivering efficient and effective financial and management support!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for a Finance and Trade Assistant<strong> </strong>who will proactively support the delivery of high-quality services across the WSU. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, collaborative environment where your financial expertise will directly contribute to the operational success of the service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Update and maintain financial systems (Agresso, SharePoint, Open Revenues etc.)</li>\n<li>Track, analyse, and process invoices, ensuring accurate cost assignments</li>\n<li>Prepare and extract data for financial reports to support service management</li>\n<li>Perform system administration tasks including data cleansing and year-end reconciliations</li>\n<li>Process recharges, handle commercial waste enquiries and disputes, and liaise with suppliers</li>\n<li>Raise and distribute purchase and requisition orders</li>\n<li>Ensure high standards of confidentiality and compliance with data protection policies</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in finance, administration, or a related field</li>\n<li>Strong organisational and analytical skills</li>\n<li>Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders</li>\n<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement</li>\n<li>Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and high standards of service</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></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>Hybrid working up to 60% </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":"2025-05-13T13:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T13:25:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ce440e31-c1b2-4c2c-93e3-d11220b37f3d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f7aecbe7-5a9d-416e-ae23-421b9861ba3b","title":"Maintenance Supervisor","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>West Northamptonshire Council are seeking a dynamic person to deliver a programme of maintenance and repairs at the Council’s corporate buildings, including reactive, compliance and pre-planned work such as, but not limited to, small decorating jobs, building checks, changing taps, unblocking toilets and maintenance tasks that support keeping WNC corporate buildings safe, warm, and dry.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>This role is accountable to the One Angel Square Facilities Manager, responsible for the direct line management</span><span> </span><span>of the Trainee Maintenance Officer and the distribution and checking of the Maintenance Officers work.  The role sits within Assets and Environment, part of the Place, Economy, and Environment Directorate in West Northamptonshire Council.</span></p><p><span>The successful applicant should have previous experience of managing people and be able to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision. The role involves physical exertion and manual handling experience is essential, as is the ability to assess and mitigate risks.</span></p><p><span>A full clean driving licence is essential to this role.</span></p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, 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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There is also the opportunity to improve and protect the quality of the environment including contaminated land, air and noise pollution.</span></p><p><span>The role can be based at any of our three locations, and flexible working will be supported.  It will be expected that the successful candidate can attend the office or other locations as required from time to time.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working with partner organisations to develop strong links with internal colleagues and external partners.</span></p><p><span>Be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a subject relevant to the role, such as contaminated land or noise control</span></p><p><span>You will have a full driving license and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post.</span></p><p><span>You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.</span></p><p><span>You will be able to use noise and other monitoring equipment to gather data and be able to analyse and interpret results</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":"£39,190 - £41,797","publishDate":"2025-05-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/476a24f6-8672-4823-b6b3-d101b0e5a688.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. As a new authority, 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 + 20% Market Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-12T09:09:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/21b081ab-a6da-4065-a8c0-adaa1558a90d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d6cc0efd-1991-4061-8668-730c40883a1a","title":"Enforcement Investigation 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><span>We have an exciting opportunity in our Highways & Transport Traffic Enforcement Team for an Enforcement Investigation Officer.  We are looking for a highly motivated, efficient, enthusiastic and flexible individual who has proven experience of working in the field of parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement.</span></p><p><span>Based out of One Angel Square, Northampton, NN1 1ED.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>We are looking for someone who can work to tight deadlines, under pressure, and who is friendly, reliable, willing and ready to learn new things.</span></p><p><span>Applicants will need to be comfortable working as part of a team, be able to demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement.  You will need a good level of IT skills and have a good attention to detail.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></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":"£28,716 - £30,251","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5d1bf613-4d63-4699-b3fe-6128360b3217.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5cd038ae-c45f-4374-ab80-d495072999a9","title":"Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)","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>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><h2>Additional information</h2><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><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 + 20% Market Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-21T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f7707aa6-6f4d-497b-9676-b4fccd8a4d48.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6968aa89-3d79-48d8-ae14-4127b097e073","title":"Senior Safety & Resilience Officer","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Safety & Resilience Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>£35,235 - £39,513 - Pay award pending</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Full time - 37 hours a week</strong></p>\n<p> </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> </p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is looking to enhance its Safety & Resilience Team. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team which is driving behavioural change across the Council to ensure excellence in health, safety, welfare, emergency planning and resilience management and compliance with the Corporate Health and Safety Policy, Emergency planning policies, Procedures, and relevant Statutory Regulations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role is to work within the existing Rugby Borough Council Safety and Resilience Team on all aspects of Health and Safety Management, and Resilience across Rugby Borough Council which includes diverse business streams.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As part of the team, you will be responsible for actively promoting a positive safety culture and resilience across the organisation. You will interact with multiple stakeholders of all levels.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also support the safety team with business continuity and emergency planning to ensure the resilience of the Council.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Hybrid working maybe available, but will be determined based on business priorities at that time</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be considered for this role, you will need to have experience in either a Health and Safety or Resilience role, hold a relevant professional qualification (such as a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent) with a willingness to work towards the NEBOSH Diploma if you don’t already hold it, have excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills both written and spoken, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Ideally you will have diversity of experience covering a variety of sites with a range of health and safety / resilience issues, although we can provide site-specific training.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you've worked in a fast-paced and dynamic environment before we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that previous applicants need not apply.</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>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":"£35,235 - £39,513 - Pay award pending","publishDate":"2025-05-09T14:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T14:24:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/155b723e-6c53-41ec-a7a3-5b5a5692d0ee.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0ec526db-d518-415b-967a-0956b8089ad8","title":"Senior Planning Policy Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about shaping the future of our towns and communities? </p><p>We are seeking a proactive and dedicated professional to join our Planning Service team and help deliver high-quality planning services that make a real difference.</p><p>We need you to take charge in shaping the future of our community by delivering high-level, expert planning policy guidance and insight to the Council—driving decisions in alignment with Town and Country Planning legislation and beyond.</p><p><strong>We also have a two year fixed contract vacancy as well, please specify in your application your preference. </strong></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>In this dynamic role, you will play a vital part in supporting the effective delivery of our planning functions, working positively and flexibly to help achieve the Council’s strategic objectives. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304","publishDate":"2025-05-09T09:27:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/be3ca069-026b-4b87-be52-a96ae44ad721.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0f964f2f-35f6-42c5-a013-52bf777f6938","title":"Housing Allocations and Quality 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><div>The Housing Allocations team at West Northamptonshire Council are looking for an experienced manager to help us deliver a compliant, high quality service for the people of the county. </div><p><br></p><div>The post is based at One Angel Square in Northampton, with the option of flexible working across our main offices. 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Major Planning Applications Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

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

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Major Planning Applications Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

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

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Project Engagement Coordinator - Retrofitting

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£25,183 - £27,269

Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Visitor Economy and Tourism Strategy Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£49,587 - £52,860

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Public Health Principal

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£65,098 - £71,353

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Visitor Economy and Tourism Strategy Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£49,587 - £52,860

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Direct Payment Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£28,716 - £30,251

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Highways Operative

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£27,711 - £30,060

Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Temporary Accommodation Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£34,203 - £37,067

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Environmental Protection Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£39,190 - £41,797

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£31,586 - £35,235 / £35,235 – £39,513

Rugby Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Finance and Trade Assistant

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£25,183 - £27,269

Rugby Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Maintenance Supervisor

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£31,324 - £33,017

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Environmental Protection Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£39,190 - £41,797

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

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

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Enforcement Investigation Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£28,716 - £30,251

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

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

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Safety & Resilience Officer

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council logo

£35,235 - £39,513 - Pay award pending

Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Senior Planning Policy Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£42,861 - £46,304

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Housing Allocations and Quality Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£49,587 - £52,860

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

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