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You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Additional Information</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please call Katie Jackson, Environmental Health Manager on 01737 276309.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date</strong>: 9 February 2025<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date</strong>: w/c 24 February 2025</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Values and Behaviours</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. 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This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. <br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. <br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. <br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br><strong>Children's Social Worker - Locality Team</strong> <br><br><strong> Welcome and Retention Bonus: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> £1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service</strong></li>\n<li><strong>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service</strong></li>\n<li><strong>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)</strong> <br><br><strong>Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.</strong> <br><br>We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Locality Team. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. <br><br>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with Children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of work. <br><br>You will lead and coordinate multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met. Within your team's geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties. <br><br>Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making. <br><br><strong> Our ideal candidate </strong><br><br>The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making. <br><br>We welcome applications from experienced child protection practitioners with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research. <br><br>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions. <br><br>In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):</p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are a <strong>Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree</strong> or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body <strong>Social Work England</strong> </li>\n<li>have completed the <strong>Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)</strong> </li>\n<li>At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker</li>\n<li>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today! <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br><br>The London Borough of Sutton Children's Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. <br><br>Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance. <br><br>Working with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. <br><br>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. <br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br><br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3271/105858/1/0/38a8320e76de30912ef7b286d80ad9a47e3ee7fd\"> Social Worker - Role Profile - People.docx - 33KB Opens in a new window </a> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3271/105858/1/1/38a8320e76de30912ef7b286d80ad9a47e3ee7fd\"> Converted File Social Worker - Role Profile - People.docx.pdf - 83KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-01-14T03:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87b4a965-1323-46c7-95e3-4b80cc7f3d91.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9ea3407e-4fef-4df7-9ef8-15609e2286b4","title":"Education Inclusion Coordinator","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3363/105858/1/0/bde063fa272ff5568ba0cde0d32c72b00682c4ec\"> Education-Inclusion-Coordinator-Advert-JD-January-2025-edited-by-HR.pdf - 282KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Cognus Band 2","publishDate":"2025-01-14T03:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-26T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6bfc2614-756d-49f7-a4cd-be5cc8eae62d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8819715e-84f7-4547-bc95-bad050df9cee","title":"Planned Maintenance Manager","employer":"Crawley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Crawley","locationType":3,"description":"<b> About the role </b><br> <br>Crawley is an exciting place to work, with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport connections.<br><br>We are a stock retained authority with over 8,400 homes plus sheltered and hostel accommodation under our management, the stock is managed by the Crawley Homes division of the council. We are passionate about the services we deliver and our commitment to building safety.<br><br>Crawley Homes is one of the leading social housing providers in the region who have already made significant progress in the application of the Golden Thread of Digital Information for our major projects and implementing the requirements of the building Safety Act 2022.<br><br>The key role of the Planned Maintenance Manager will be the responsibility for successfully delivering a planned maintenance service within the council's social housing capital Investment programme, including delivering continuous improvement through the use of partnering relationships with contractors and the implementation of best practice in stock investment and asset management.<br><br>You will be required to assist with the production and implementation of 'Crawley Homes' asset management strategy, including capital investment, decarbonisation initiatives and neighbourhood improvement schemes etc.<br><br>Yow will take responsibility for<ul>\n<li>managing our continuous stock condition survey programme</li>\n<li>managing a team of stock condition surveyors, plus various structural repairs</li>\n<li>managing budgets and writing reports</li>\n<li>commissioning consultants</li>\n<li>managing asset surveyors and dealing directly with the council's shared owners, property 'buybacks', the elderly and other property-related purchase schemes. This will include full property surveys (at Chartered status or equivalent) to report on age, condition, cost of defects, and negotiation on price</li>\n</ul>We are looking for a self-motivating individual who can work as part of a very busy dynamic multi-skilled team, having the technical & professional skills to deliver the work as set out in the job description.<br><br>It would be an advantage if you have worked within a social housing maintenance/project management environment with a strong background in working on asset databases. Good IT skills are essential to the role.<br><br>We are looking for a professionally qualified individual who has a relevant RICS/MCIOB qualification or equivalent. Assistance with study/qualifications may be considered as an investment into the right candidate.<br><br>We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<br><br><b> Additional information </b><br> <br>Working hours 37 hour week.<br><br>Hybrid working split between remote and office.<br><br>A full clean UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.<br><br>Casual car user (currently under review)<br><br>A Baseline Personnel Security Standard check is required as part of this role, and that will also entail the successful applicant undertaking a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.<br><br><b> Employee benefits </b><br> <br>We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<br><br><b> Our way of working </b><br> <br>Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<br><br><b> Safer recruitment </b><br> <br>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<br><br><b> How to apply </b><br> <br>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. 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If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!</p>\n<p>We are looking for an Microsoft 365 IT trainer to work with staff across Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to raise their knowledge and skills of the M365 suite of applications. You will be the main subject matter experts on M365 and be responsible for maximising employee awareness, adoption, and satisfaction by delivering training and promoting the use of M365.</p>\n<p>You will develop and run specialised training on the majority of products and services within the M365 suite, with a particular focus on the core applications. You will also build communities of champions to share knowledge and learning. You will work closely with the wider digital, transformation and ICT teams to guide the business in optimal solutions and ways of working.</p>\n<p>To be successful in this role, you will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of developing and running specialised training on core applications within M365</li>\n<li>Experience of driving technology adoption and reporting on workplace technology adoption</li>\n<li>Extensive knowledge of M365 and its capabilities</li>\n<li>Ability to speak credibly and authoritatively to technical and non-technical audiences</li>\n<li>Clear communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills</li>\n<li>Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining personal networks</li>\n<li>Problem solving with ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values its staff and invests in their development. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that works collaboratively to achieve shared goals. You will also benefit from a range of additional perks and rewards, such as flexible working, generous annual leave, pension scheme, and more.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in this position and meet the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Ian Hirst, Head of Digital and Communications, on 01892 554284 or ian.hirst@tunbridgewells.gov.uk, or Lynne Tatam, Learning & Development Manager on 01892 554422 or lynne.tatam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.</p>\n<p>Additional benefits for this post include 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service).  Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.    </p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,259","publishDate":"2025-01-13T11:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/67da52d8-22b7-4edf-9e1f-333671ea5aef.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd2dcfd4-0488-42a1-828a-271733519ef3","title":"Youth Justice Key Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Crawley, West Sussex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the APST project</strong></p><p>You will join us as a Youth Justice Key Worker as part of a multi-disciplinary team (called the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce) which will be providing support to the 7 mainstream secondary schools in Crawley. The multidisciplinary team will offer support for students at risk of permanent exclusion, as well as wrap-around support to the family and school. Furthermore, the team will support the schools with their whole-school inclusion support, adapting to their individual needs and contexts. The team will work together and with other agencies to provide holistic support and planning. This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop skills including multi-agency and partnership working, and to be a part of developing new and innovative ways of working.</p><p>You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary APST team 5 days a week, but you will remain a part of a substantive Youth Justice Team. Your attendance at Youth Justice CPD, team meetings, supervision, and other Youth Justice events will be fully supported throughout this role.</p><p>This is a project, which is being funded until the end of December 2025, at which point we will need to show that we have been successful, therefore we will be guided by specific aims and objectives which are currently under development.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>NJC Grade 8 £31,586 - £34,314 per annum, including Crawley Weighting Allowance £561 per annum<br><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Fixed Term or Secondment. If you are an internal candidate, please can you discuss and agree this secondment opportunity with your manager before applying for this position. <br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 37 hours per week, full time<br><strong>Contract Length:</strong> Until 31 December 2025<br><strong>Location:</strong> Alternative Provision College, Crawley<br><strong>Closing date:</strong> 2nd February 2025</p><p>Are you interested in developing your skills further?</p><p>Do you enjoy using your initiative?</p><p>Would you like to continue making a difference to children and families in your community?</p><p>As a Youth Justice Key Worker, you will provide support and coordinate interventions for children on the cusp of entering the youth justice system, delivering focused support to families with complex issues. You will be a professional who practices effectively with good assessments, judgement skills and able to manage caseloads confidently under limited supervision, demonstrating engagement skills and creative interventions to allow children and young people to reach their full potential.</p><p>You will be part of a multi-agency team, embedded in local schools. Flexibility in developing working practices as part of this team, as well as having ambition to develop and shape the teams practices, will help you to succeed in this role.</p><p>You will be collaborating closely with families and schools, aiming to support them with working towards positive changes and managing safeguarding concerns robustly. You value and listen to the voice of the child/children, which in turn informs the planning and work undertaken to improve outcomes for children and reduce the risk of offending. Establishing effective working relationships is a key skill you will need, as you will be working closely with colleagues from other external agencies.</p><p>You will need strong resilience skills as this role can be sensitive and challenging, but also extremely positive, bettering the lives of children and their families.</p><p>There may be some requirement to work flexibly out of office hours to assist families.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>If you have the relevant experience and would like to join our APST Project to further develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>We are looking for:</p><ul>\n<li>Ability to listen to adults and children who have experienced trauma and have complex needs, and to use excellent interpersonal skills to build an effective relationship with the families.</li>\n<li>Analytical and judgmental skills to interpret complex situations and information from families to make assessments.</li>\n<li>Ability to build rapport quickly with people participating in services and remain up to date with changes in best practice and available support mechanisms.</li>\n<li>Ability to accurately record information in Excel spreadsheets and web databases.</li>\n<li>Relevant qualification, degree level preferably, in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of working with families in crisis in order to provide support, especially those with complex and chronic difficulties.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a team environment and multi-agency working.</li>\n<li>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</li>\n<li>Valid and full driving licence.</li>\n</ul><p>There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</p><p>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the Key Skills in your expression of interest.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.</p><p>For a full list this can be found at our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits page.</a></strong></p><p>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy9iMzljZmIyMTg0NTNmZTI3YjQ2Y2U2ZTg3NGUyOGJkZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is<strong> CAFHE05534.</strong></p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Expression of Interest.</p><p>In your Expression of Interest, please outline your motivations for applying and explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </strong></p><p><strong>This post is subject to DBS portability check and a reference from your current manager.</strong></p><p>Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.</p><p>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31586 - £34314 per annum + Crawley Weighting Allowance, pension","publishDate":"2025-01-13T04:42:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T04:42:35.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85959608-a496-4810-888e-e68a8b10932b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aef0e93a-ca08-43c6-9b85-4ad81d210f0c","title":"Teacher (St. Michael's, Withyham)","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Withyham","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Hours of work: Full-time Teachers Hours<br>\nWorking pattern: Full-time<br>\nFixed term for: Until 31 March 2026</p>\n\n<p>Closing date: Midday 24 February 2025</p>\n\n<p>For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:<br>\nSt. Michael's, Withyham, Station Road, Withyham, TN7 4BP<br>\nPhone: 01892 770307<br>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk\">office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk</a><br>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http://www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk\">www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk</a><br>\n <br>\nPlease note, we do not accept CVs.</p>\n\n<p><em>This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  </em></p>\n\n<p><em>The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  </em></p>\n\n<p><em>If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  </em></p>\n<h2>About the role</h2><p>St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham</p>\n\n<p>Class Teacher Vacancy 22 April 2025 start</p>\n\n<p>Maternity cover</p>\n\n<p>Main Pay Scale 1 – 6</p>\n\n<p>Closing date: Noon: Monday 24 February 2025 interviews w/c 3 March 2025.</p>\n\n<p>We are looking for a flexible and skilled classroom practitioner with knowledge of adaptation teaching in class to meet a range of needs.</p>\n\n<p>St Michael’s is a small rural community school. We aim to recruit hardworking, dedicated teachers who are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives, people who challenge themselves to keep on improving. This means our working relationships can be relatively relaxed and informal. People love working at St Michael’s; we are warm, welcoming, positive, supportive and always looking forward with the two other community schools we collaborate with. You will have to work hard but only on the things that make a difference to the children we teach and nurture.</p>\n\n<p>You will be joining a small team that makes the best use of our environment to ensure high quality learning outcomes. As a community school (we are not a Church of England School) we have pupils from the village of Withyham and the surrounding area (20 minutes away from Tunbridge Wells).</p>\n\n<p>All are welcome including those with a faith and those with none. We work together to foster children who are academically successful as well as compassionate, curious and collaborative.</p>\n\n<p>We are looking for a teacher who:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Has a proven record of success and expertise in empowering children to make rapid progress.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrates optimism about children and expects the highest possible learning standards.</li>\n\t<li>Nurtures pupils’ emotional wellbeing to ensure successful educational outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>We offer you:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Sensible and successful systems, based on research, with a commitment to reduce workload.</li>\n\t<li>Carefully targeted training to help grow your teaching skills.</li>\n\t<li>A positive, warm and welcoming working environment.</li>\n\t<li>Experienced, intelligent, lively colleagues.</li>\n\t<li>A fantastic rural location in Sussex.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 3 March 2025</p>\n\n<p>Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via Ms D Udell on 01892 770307 or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk\">office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk</a>. This is also the e-mail address to contact  if you would like an application pack.   We reserve the right to close the selection process early.</p>\n\n<p>For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:</p>\n\n<p>St Michael's Primary School</p>\n\n<p>Station Road</p>\n\n<p>Withyham</p>\n\n<p>TN7 4BP</p>\n\n<p>Phone: 01892 77030</p>\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk\">www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk</a></p>\n\n<p>St Michael’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will require a DBS clearance and suitable references before commencing employment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.</p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><p>\n\n</p>\n\n<p>Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.</p>\n\n<p>Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.</p>\n\n<p> <br>\nThis authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check\">www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check</a>.</p>\n\n<p>All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.</p>\n\n<p></p>\n<h2>Company information</h2><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650-£43,607 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-24T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40c46a3f-8678-427b-b76c-6add6e462fcf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"27b58b7e-f3a7-4210-9ac4-a8ec67f1d16f","title":"Operations Director - Cognus Ltd","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role Details</strong> <br><br><strong>Operations Director</strong><br><strong>Permanent</strong><br><strong>Full Time: 37 hours per week</strong><br><strong>Salary: Cognus Band 6 up to Directors Band £79,875.83 to £103,903.67 per annum</strong><br><strong>Location: Cognus Office, London Borough of Sutton and hybrid working</strong><br><br>Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers,<br>mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent<br>practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.<br><br>Cognus Limited is seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative Operations Director to join the Strategic Leadership Team and to lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the company. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role carries delegated responsibility for the delivery of key aspects of Cognus Limited's Business Plan relating to service delivery, safeguarding, business development and team management, with an underpinning priority of delivering excellent outcomes for children, young people and families. <br><br>For more information about Cognus please visit their website <a title=\"here\" href=\"https://www.cognus.org.uk/\">https://www.cognus.org.uk/</a><br><br>To apply please visit the Cognus vacancies page <a title=\"here\" href=\"https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/\">https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/</a><br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3359/105858/1/0/1f57c12b176b320c045d59b5e1b2892ccd89266a\"> Operations-Director-JD and PS.pdf - 227KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£79,875.83 to £103,903.67","publishDate":"2025-01-09T04:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9f9394a8-29b5-456b-8d45-b135694210f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b97797a-58a0-42d3-8909-d294702ff473","title":"Rent Arrears Income Recovery Officer Temporary Accommodation","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong> <br><br>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br>Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br>We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br>You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br>The purpose of the team is to work within the Shared Finance Service to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevent rent arrears from escalating in line with the Council's rent collection policies and procedures in an effort to prevent serious debt and homelessness</li>\n<li>Identify where tenants may be experiencing difficulty in meeting their commitment to pay rent (and other such bills as council tax) and be able to provide debt counseling and advice or referral to the Financial Inclusion Team or any third party support service.</li>\n<li>To refer residents to internal and external support agencies, where appropriate, to ensure that their license can be sustained and the resident is supported throughout.</li>\n<li>To work proactively and contribute ideas to improve income maximisation for the council and for individual residents.</li>\n<li>To make regular and early contact with all residents in arrears through home visits (via the Community Housing team), emails, telephone calls, texts/Whatsapp and office interviews etc; sometimes outside normal working hours.</li>\n<li>Negotiate repayment arrangements with residents and take corrective action where such agreements are not maintained.</li>\n<li>To prepare and arrange service of Notices to Quits, in the cases of PSL residents and ensure all pre-court protocol is followed.</li>\n<li>To attend any Court Hearings as witnesses when necessary in the absence of the Rent Arrears Recovery Lead Officer.</li>\n<li>To liaise with Kingston Councils Housing Department, Adult Social Care, Achieving For Children (AFC) and Financial Inclusion, to work towards the prevention of escalating arrears and homelessness.</li>\n<li>To assist in the induction of new members of staff.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> As a Representative for the Council you should be able to:- </strong> <br>● Carry out independent but medium risk interventions/assessments to identify customer needs or deliver services directly to customers. <br>● Assist the less experienced colleagues in delivering complex service activities/assessments in order to meet or identify customer needs and develop own skills and experience. <br>● Provide advice and support to customers using Council procedures and policies. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br>The Shared Finance Service ambition is to add value, and inspire success. The role of the Rent Income Recovery Officer (Temporary Accommodation) is part of the Shared Finance Service (SFS) team collectively responsible for delivering SFS activities to achieve our ambition. As the Rent Arrears Income Recovery Officer the post holder will be working within the Shared Finance Service,for the Finance Housing Rent Income Collections and Enforcement Team to administer, collect and recover Housing Rent, and Temporary accommodation charges. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. <br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. <br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3351/105858/1/0/28d5ba84438d3884bf3df56da884cbb30ffc61fa\"> Role Profile Rent Arrears and Recovery Officer G6 .pdf - 77KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,416 - £37,068 (£38,058 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-01-09T03:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/73bc81a3-a704-404c-be6d-22ee25bea684.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97354f08-26ec-4d69-902e-749be75bd604","title":"Investigation Officer","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Reigate","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Job Title:</strong> Fraud Investigation Officer<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location of work:</strong> Hybrid Working with Reigate Town Hall being main place of work – will be required to work at other locations when required for the role.<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary:</strong> £34,944 to £40,902 per annum (depending on experience)<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Basis:</strong> Permanent<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Role of Investigation Officer<br><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong>The Fraud and Financial Investigations team at Reigate & Banstead are an award-winning team with a passion for preventing and detecting Fraud within the Public Sector. 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You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Additional Information</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please call Michaela Lambart and Fraud manager on 01737 276518.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:</strong> Monday 27th January 2025<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date</strong>: Thursday 6th February 2025</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Values and Behaviours</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">See <a href=\"https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here\">'Who we are</a>' as a council, to find out more about us.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,944 to £40,902 per annum (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-01-08T12:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-27T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/11536f4d-ce92-4081-b5bd-bcdb441cbf8a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34ff214d-0086-41be-89aa-ec4f79671b48","title":"Senior Lighting Technician","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Assembly Hall Theatre","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Assembly Hall Theatre is excited to recruit a Senior Lighting Technician to join our dynamic technical team.</p>\n<p>The Assembly Hall Theatre is a thriving receiving house with over 300 productions a year in a wide variety of genres.   Ideally you will have experience working in a similar environment or relevant theatrical qualifications and study along with an awareness of the challenges this can present.</p>\n<p>You will have a strong lighting background with an advanced skillset of ETC EOS programming and operation, knowledge of lighting design and working with lighting designers, a good background in the use and maintenance of conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures. You will utilize skills in lighting network, DMX protocols to network multiple consoles to the theatre’s lighting systems.</p>\n<p>The Senior Lighting Technician will also work closely with external suppliers and partners in order to maintain the theatre’s lighting equipment and order parts and consumables as required.</p>\n<p>Day to day duties would include the loading in and out of touring companies productions, programming and operating the lighting desk for shows, maintaining the theatres large stock of lighting equipment and assisting in other areas of the theatre and stage.</p>\n<p>You will mentor and teach the theatre’s technicians skills of the lighting department, and take the lead on lighting for external shows, internal shows and hires, working closely with touring lighting departments and designers, ranging from the theatre’s large repertoire from pantomime to tribute acts, touring theatre to comedians. You will be able to work calmly and effectively with a wide range of people and be self-motivated, able to work in among a tight-knit team and under minimal supervision with a ‘can do attitude’.</p>\n<p>The ability to remain calm and focussed whilst under pressure, at times working to a tight schedule, is essential. You will be required to work evenings and weekends.</p>\n<p>Benefits include 22 days annual leave. Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme), free parking, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. </p>\n<p>If you are interested in becoming our Senior Lighting Technician and working in a creative, hard-working and positive environment please complete the online application form.  For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Kevin Dodds, Technical Manager, on 01892 554637.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"30,077","publishDate":"2025-01-08T09:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/efadea8e-aaf1-4f0c-92fb-46480160c4f6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"793ae495-4bc4-45a6-aab6-a1771902972d","title":"Cycle Instructor","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston/Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong> <br><br>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.<br><br>Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br>We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br>This exciting opportunity to work as a professional National Standard Cycle Instructor will see you delivering cycle training to Year 5 and Year 6 in schools as your main role, with further opportunities for one to one teaching with adults and families. <br>You will be part of a well supported team, providing structured and comprehensive Bikeability programme for school children. The role includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying sites surveys prior to training sessions</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying dynamic risk assessments in pre-assessed environments;</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping accurate records;</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Feedback to the Council and riders;</li>\n<li>Regular induction and on-the-job mentoring</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> Our Ideal Candidate </strong> <br><br><strong> Bikeability instructors enjoy flexible working, time outdoors and the chance to inspire young people. All you need is a positive attitude, a passion for working with children - and the ability to ride a bike! </strong><br><br>You will need to show previous experience facilitating activities with children and/or members of the public, individually and/or in groups. <br><br>You will have a proven ability to communicate well with different audiences coupled with an interest in promoting the benefits of sustainable travel. Good general fitness is also important, with the ability to cycle between schools and include risk assessment surveys before your sessions. <br><br>We expect all applicants to be experienced cyclists, competent for Roles 1 - 4 of the <strong> National Standard for Cycle Training </strong> , as published on <strong> www.gov.uk </strong> . Also, all cycle instructors must train on to the <strong> Level 2 Award in Teaching Cycle Training </strong> , as published on <strong> register.ofqual.gov.uk </strong> . It is an advantage if you already hold this qualification. <br><br>If appropriate you will receive further training in <strong> First Aid, Safeguarding and Cycle Maintenance </strong> . <br><br>Please read the attached Cycle Instructor Job Description and Specification.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven ability to communicate with children and/or members of the public, individually and/or in groups;</li>\n<li>Good personal presentation giving confidence to schools, parents, children and other instructors.</li>\n<li>Be a competent, experienced cyclist, able to match <strong> Roles 1 - 4 of the National Standard for Cycle Training </strong> (Attached)</li>\n<li>Have a confident, positive and assertive riding style;</li>\n<li>Have a strong interest in promoting cycling as a form of transport;</li>\n<li>Be able to carry out basic cycle repairs</li>\n<li>Have a good command of the English language</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong> <br><br>You will be part of the Sustainable Transport Team delivering a shared service for Kingston and Sutton. We deliver Road Safety, Sustainable Travel and Air Quality Improvement education, training and publicity programmes. The Team also manages School Street Project, School Crossing Patrol and Cycle Training services. <br><br>The Kingston and Sutton Shared Service is a <strong> registered Bikeability provider </strong> , delivering best practice as set by the <strong> National Standard </strong> , the Government's approved cycle training scheme to get <strong> \"more people cycling, more safely and more often. </strong> \" <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br>Employees have access to a range of benefits, applicable to a zero-hour contract. <br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous \"hours worked\" based holiday pay</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br><br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3333/105858/1/0/702c63405dae8f8c1792870e21a5576343bb1e81\"> 1. Cycle Instructor Job Description and Specification 2024.pdf - 104KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,521 - £31,074","publishDate":"2025-01-08T03:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1fc4409f-7164-40ad-ae90-bb27cb546738.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6c34532-f0dd-400e-8e29-bbaca30cd176","title":"Junior Theatre Technician","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Assembly Hall Theatre","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong> </strong>The Assembly Hall Theatre is excited to recruit a Junior Theatre Technician to join our dynamic technical team and it could be the role for you.</p>\n<p>The Assembly Hall Theatre is a thriving receiving house with over 300 productions a year in a wide variety of genres. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar environment or relevant theatrical qualifications and study along with an awareness of the challenges this can present.</p>\n<p>You will learn technical theatre skills on the job, and strive to peruse a career in the theatre industry in one of its trades, such a lighting, stage or sound.</p>\n<p>You must be able to work calmly and effectively with a wide range of people and be self-motivated, able to work in among a tight-knit team and under minimal supervision with a ‘can do attitude’.</p>\n<p>Benefits include 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), free parking, membership of the Local Government CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. Take a look here at the additional benefits that we offer.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in working in a creative, hard-working and positive environment please complete the online application form.  For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Kevin Dodds, Technical Manager, on 01892 554637.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"22,820","publishDate":"2025-01-07T14:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0a4d0820-4179-46ac-a86c-67f52fd4eb0f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"966da102-bdad-48a0-bb57-8b40a0784c32","title":"Commercial and Procurement Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong> <br><br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br>As a Commercial & Procurement Officer you will be responsible for providing procurement advice, support and guidance to Commissioners and project leads from all directorates across the organisation and the Council's Arms-Length Managing Organisation, Sutton Housing Partnership. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has the required controls in place to ensure that procurement activity is carried out in an open and transparent way in line with relevant legislation and best practise. <br><br>With this in mind our ideal candidate would have the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong communication skills along with the ability to influence (including strong presentation and report writing skills)</li>\n<li>To build effective relationships across teams and organisations, demonstrate enthusiasm for change and take a flexible approach to new ideas and working practices.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to deliver results in an environment requiring tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities</li>\n<li>Excellent presentation and report-writing skills, with creative use of communication techniques appropriate to different audiences.</li>\n<li>To show resilience in times of complexity or conflict, and act professionally in the best interests of the organisation.</li>\n<li>To manage, evaluate and develop your own practice and adapt your practice to meet changes in your area of work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong> <br><br>The Customers, Transformation and Strategy Division is responsible for both setting the Strategic Direction of Council and holding the organisation to account in the delivery of this.<br><br>The Commercial and Procurement function leads and advises on all major tenders and procurements. We have responsibility for improving Supplier and Contract Management of the key, strategic commercial relationships of the Council, including LATCs and Shared Services, and ensure Commissioning Leads and Managers are supported to meet their responsibilities for the direct contract management and overview of both internal and external provision.<br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br><br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3345/105858/1/0/b64b21593962101ddfbf67891f71296c70584a26\"> Commercial & Procurement Officer Role Profile Dec 2024.pdf - 68KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-01-07T03:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/da3a011d-9ce0-4885-a90b-3b8f0e94f1e2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8d83cdfe-3cc1-420d-a67a-08045222807f","title":"Deputy Chief Finance Officer","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Reigate","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Job Title:</strong> Deputy Chief Finance Officer<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location of work:</strong> Town Hall / Hybrid<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary:</strong> £74,736 to £84,087<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Basis:</strong> Permanent, Full Time<br><br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">You’ll be the Council’s Deputy s.151 Officer and on a day-to-day basis manage the Council’s Finance Service as well as supporting the Chief Finance Officer in the strategic planning and the management of the Council’s finances. You’ll be part of the Council’s Management Team and work within a supportive environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and development.<br><br><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Person</strong> <br class=\"customHTML\">•Experience of managing a team<br class=\"customHTML\">•You’ll have a flexible and diligent approach to work (attendance at evening meetings may be required).<br class=\"customHTML\">•Align with the council’s values of being positive, supportive, flexible and innovative.<br class=\"customHTML\">•You’ll be a fully qualified accountant with at least 5 years’ experience in working in Local Government</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Staff Benefits</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Additional Information</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Lisa Nyon, Chief Finance officer, lisa.nyon@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date</strong>: Friday 24th January 2025<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date:</strong> w/c 3rd February 2025</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Values and Behaviours</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br>See '<a href=\"https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here\">Who we are</a>' as a council, to find out more about us.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£74,736 to £84,087 (dependent upon experience)","publishDate":"2025-01-06T12:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2ed230e2-d5ad-40e2-a2bb-370c9f7668ea.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b536fe3d-0028-45a4-ac72-e3dc69522bd1","title":"Senior Organisational Development Associate","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong> <br><br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br><strong> About the role </strong> <br><br>This role is key to supporting the team to achieve a wide range of objectives that will support the organisation and staff to grow and develop. <br><br>The work is varied so you will never get bored. You will get involved in a range of projects eg to use technology and information to improve services, as well as a wide range of administrative and operations support, including s upporting our Learning Management System, helping staff with their learning enquiries, paying invoices, and supporting apprenticeships within the organisation <br><strong> <br></strong><strong> </strong> <br><br><strong> About you </strong> <br><br>This role offers a great level of variety, where no one day is the same. This means that it is essential that you can demonstrate where you have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Worked accurately to competing deadlines across a range of activities</li>\n<li>Experience of supporting the delivery of a range of Learning and Development activities</li>\n<li>Scheduled and prioritised own workload and adapted to changing circumstances</li>\n<li>Worked flexibly as part of a team and wider service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This role also enables you to make a positive difference to the work of the team and to the organisation, so we are a looking for someone who has</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great communication skills</li>\n<li>Used technology to improve services</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Experience of apprenticeship and graduate schemes would be desirable. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br><br>This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive HR and Organisational Development (OD) Shared Service that focuses on our customers' needs across Kingston Council and our traded services. We are building a strategically focused OD service that is responsive to our internal customer needs and enables them to provide the services needed for the communities we work with. <br><br>OWD is a small, friendly and supportive team. It benefits from having a close working relationship with OD staff who have a Sutton Council focus. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br><br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3342/105858/1/0/69bfd731adeb0b838fabf25a8da6290f5c3b8a7e\"> Senior OD Associate ( WD).docx - Google Docs.pdf - 155KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,931 - £37,536","publishDate":"2025-01-03T03:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c6406088-7913-4186-b78a-6ea1ae918f3a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"29d4ebdc-e178-4a10-ac4e-2aefd946c465","title":"Employee Relations Advisor","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong> <br><br>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br>Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br>We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br>Assist, develop and support operational links with customers management to represent the service and promote and maintain effective communication and visibility of our service working in a hybrid working environment. <br><br>You will support the culture development, as defined in our People and OD strategy, enhancing our commitment to EDI, enabling sound decision- making and helping it be a great place to work and serve our community. <br><strong> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br>You Assist in HR & OD project work and contribute to the review of procedural systems and processes, alongside providing day to day advice and casework management and you will help us show the impact of our work through reporting, workforce dashboards and compliance, accurate and timely correspondence and record keeping. You will support the delivery of the Employee Relations service, working with our talented team, including restructuring and reorganisations, enabling system and procedural guidelines to be followed <br><br><strong>About you</strong> <br>You will have experience of people management and organisational development, the underlying principles and practice and legislative framework and changes. You will have k nowledge and understanding of a full range of HR policies, procedures, processes and experience of interpreting and applying these to provide information to managers. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br>To assist the delivery of a professional Human Resources Advisory and Policy service through the provision of wide breadth of management and staff support within a customer focussed service, as well as our schools and academies; and/or or other traded partners. To t ake ownership of enquiries, liaising with customers and suppliers as necessary, seeking responses from HR colleagues and others where required, to ensure any advice/response reflects customer policy and procedures, and legislative requirements and provides an optimum service. To work within a team of Senior ER manager, ER manager, ER advisor and HR apprentice. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br><br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3341/105858/1/0/c4b7d4cd7d0cca441c4909dcfb4d14a58c417cde\"> RDPS HR Advisor (Employee Relations and Policy).docx - 634KB Opens in a new window </a> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3341/105858/1/1/c4b7d4cd7d0cca441c4909dcfb4d14a58c417cde\"> Converted File RDPS HR Advisor (Employee Relations and Policy).docx.pdf - 120KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-01-03T03:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5023d486-352a-4b28-b007-4a5f10d8e291.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"abbfb187-578c-4dd0-bdee-d7d5fa632934","title":"Senior ER Manager","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong> <br><br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br>You will manage and support the ER team to ensure that clear, balanced and professional advice and guidance is provided, in line with all policies and ER support is provided to services, as defined and required.<br><br>As part of the RBK Management team, you will set out the standards of service, prioritising work based on risk and resources available and developing the desired culture, enhancing leadership and management capability and engagement with our staff.<br><br><strong>Our Ideal candidate</strong><br><br>Our ideal candidate will have significant experience and in-depth understanding of people management and organisational development and the underlying principles and practice of employee relations casework management (to undertake yourself and develop others to undertake).<br><br>They will also have demonstrable experience of advising and negotiating with all levels of management, unions and staff on HR and/or OD work, including commitment to EDI along with experience of managing change and restructures, reducing unnecessary negative impact on employees and working with others to retain staff and develop skills.<br><br>With the ability to oversee a trusted service, with a robust and fair customer centred approach, which is in line with policies and our People strategy, along with a developed understanding of culture development, case resolution, key developments which aid ownership of roles and responsibilities this will be role within a great team to be part of. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br>To manage the delivery of a customer focused professional Employee Relations (ER) service, working within the People Policy Framework and overseeing and undertaking employee relations casework, in all areas of dispute and focus on attendance management. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br><br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong> <br><br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br><a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3340/105858/1/0/f726d1b4a52304eae36657625b500676b190f913\"> Senior Employee Relations Manager.docx.pdf - 125KB Opens in a new window </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,522 - £56,646","publishDate":"2025-01-03T03:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b542a21a-852a-42ba-8c06-25a8d8768344.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f9180eb-a47e-4324-8b23-2d0c5277cee5","title":"Headteacher (Groombridge St Thomas CE VA Primary School)","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Groombridge","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Hours of work: Full time teachers' hours<br>\nWorking pattern: Full-time</p>\n\n<p>To find out more, please email ESCC Leadership Recruitment to request a copy of our recruitment pack: <a href=\"mailto:leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk\">leadership.recruitment@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></p>\n\n<p>Closing date: 9am Wednesday 22 January 2025<br>\nShortlisting date: Thursday 23 January 2025<br>\nInterview dates: Thursday 06 and Friday 07 February 2025<br>\nStart Date: 01 September 2025</p>\n\n<p>Groombridge St Thomas CE VA Primary School<br>\nCorseley Road<br>\nGroombridge<br>\nEast Sussex <br>\nTN3 9SF</p>\n\n<p>Phone: 01892 864305 <br>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:office@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk\">office@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk</a><br>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http://www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk\">www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk</a><br>\n <br>\nPlease note, we do not accept CVs.</p>\n\n<p>Please note that recruitment packs for this vacancy will only be provided directly to an individual considering applying to our school for this opportunity. This school does not enter into business with Recruitment Agencies, or other commercial organisations, on behalf of their clients seeking employment. </p>\n\n<p>This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009.</p>\n\n<p>The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2009 Regulations.</p>\n<h2>About the role</h2><p>Headteacher – Groombridge St Thomas CE VA Primary School</p>\n\n<p>LSR: L6-L11<br>\nNumber on roll: 122<br>\nStarting Date: September 2025</p>\n\n<p>The Governors invite applications for the post of Headteacher.</p>\n\n<p>‘Flourishing in the love of God we love others as ourselves’</p>\n\n<p>We live and breathe this motto at Groombridge St Thomas School and we are looking to appoint an inspiring and visionary individual who will lead our school into the next stage of development. You will need excellent communication skills and a commitment to enriching educational experiences for all our pupils. Working within our partnership with the Pioneer Federation, you will utilise all the benefits that comes with collaboration.</p>\n\n<p>Our school is a special place and we believe that this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and step into the headteacher role within a supportive environment.</p>\n\n<p>We can offer:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Well behaved and well motivated, high achieving pupils.</li>\n\t<li>Supportive and pro active parents.</li>\n\t<li>Experienced and settled staff.</li>\n\t<li>Close and supportive links with the Village Church.</li>\n\t<li>Effective and knowledgeable governance.</li>\n\t<li>Professional support and development through our partnership with the Pioneer Federation.</li>\n\t<li>A secure financial position and future of the school.</li>\n\t<li>Scope to further develop the school and have an impact.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The successful candidate will have:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire trust and respect in all the school community.</li>\n\t<li>Be empathetic and understanding, demonstrating core Christian values.</li>\n\t<li>Put pupils at the heart of all decision making through positive connections and understanding.</li>\n\t<li>To have a deep knowledge of child development and use this to inform positive change.</li>\n\t<li>To utilise and develop the skills of staff through embracing collaborative working.</li>\n\t<li>To ideally have the skills and experience of the SENCo and DSL roles or a willingness to train.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Prospective candidates wishing to visit our school would be warmly welcomed. 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£43,788 - £47,994 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Town Hall, Reigate (Hybrid)

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