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Engineering Manager - Lead Meaningful Projects in a Beautiful Borough
Salary: £48,273 – £51,027 + essential car user allowance (£1,239 per annum)
Location: Kings Hill, West Malling (with flexible/hybrid working options)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week)
Benefits: Generous annual leave, LGPS pension, employee wellbeing support, remote working, free parking, paid professional fees, and CPD opportunities
Are you an experienced engineer looking for a fresh challenge where your work truly makes a difference? Do you want to lead vital infrastructure projects while enjoying the work-life balance and values of the public sector? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Council is based in Kings Hill – a modern, well-connected location in one of Kent’s most desirable boroughs. With great transport links, countryside on your doorstep, and vibrant local communities, it’s the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal.
At TMBC, you’ll find a positive, collaborative culture where people genuinely care about their work, their community, and each other. We take pride in our public service mission and invest in our people through strong training and career development support.
About the Role
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<li>This is an exciting opportunity to lead a varied and impactful portfolio of engineering projects across the borough. You’ll be responsible for:</li>
<li>Managing the Engineering team and associated budgets</li>
<li>Leading projects relating to car parking, drainage, land management, and more</li>
<li>Advising on flood risk and working closely with the Environment Agency and Kent County Council</li>
<li>Overseeing winter maintenance, bridge inspections, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure</li>
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You’ll work from our Kings Hill offices, with the flexibility to work remotely and the opportunity to get out and about across the borough.
Join us and help shape the future of Tonbridge &amp; Malling – a place where your engineering skills can make a real and lasting impact.
Interested?
For an informal chat, please contact Andy Edwards, Head of Technical Services at:
<a href="mailto:andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk</a> (Direct candidates only – no agencies, please.)
Interviews scheduled for: To be announced
Apply online today – or contact our HR team at <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a> if you require assistance with your application.

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Engineering Manager

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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is going through change and this is an exciting time to join the planning team. Our track record in planning and development has delivered a progressive approach to growth and economic investment, balanced with preserving the heritage and natural quality of the Borough. We are currently experiencing significant interest in investment across the Borough which is resulting in a range of planning applications for new housing, commercial and employment development.
The Role:&nbsp;
As a Senior Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to become involved in varied and challenging casework focusing on larger housing and commercial applications, as well as providing support and advice to both colleagues in other departments and Elected Members to deliver the Council’s priorities. You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects.
Ideally you will have experience of not only managing a casework of challenging planning applications, but have also been involved in negotiating s106 agreements and presenting at Committees.&nbsp; Experience of hearings and public inquiry appeal work is also preferable.
The Council receives a broad variety of proposals across the Borough, with wide ranging opportunities for development, along with many high-level constraints providing interesting challenges for decision making.
Working for Tonbridge and Malling Council you’ll have easy access from London by train and have all that Kent can offer set in stunning countryside. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within an organisation that prides itself on supporting its staff. We encourage staff to undertake vocational and technical training. In addition to learning &amp; development, we also offer many flexible working opportunities, including job share, flexi time, compressed hours and of course hybrid.
What we are looking for:
You should possess enthusiasm, be well motivated and have excellent communication skills. You should possess a relevant degree and an RTPI accredited Post Graduate Degree in Planning. Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) would also be desirable.
You must be able to demonstrate a high level of experience as a Planner working within a busy Development Management environment, have a high degree of autonomy, independently managing your own workload whilst positively engaging with the wider team and Borough Councillors.
Experience of acting as a witness at public inquiry would also be desirable.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council - Working for Us </a>
For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Hannah Parker, Development Manager at <a href="mailto:hannah.parker@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.parker@tmbc.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;
(Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies please)

Senior Planning Officer

Medway Public Health is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Public Health Manager for Physical Activity. &nbsp;You will lead the Physical Activity team, who are a team of experts within their field who deliver and oversee specialised interventions&nbsp;for both physical activity and active travel, analysing data to assess need and trends building upon a whole systems approach.Physical Activity is fundamental to people’s health and wellbeing, benefiting individuals from childhood through to older age, by reducing the risk of injury or disease, improving mental health, bringing communities together and encouraging connectedness.&nbsp;The postholder will be focused on increasing physical activity for Medway residents, at both and individual level and population wide level across the life course. &nbsp;They will look to break down barriers to being active and removing the inequalities that exist for people that struggle to access opportunities to engage in physical activity.The postholder will need to work across the council, sectors and organisations to create a strategic vision to gain buy in to support Medway’s goal to move more. &nbsp;In addition, they will work alongside national bodies to influence and engage in best practice for the benefit of residents both within Medway and beyond.&nbsp;They will be required to scope areas of priorities, take responsibility for the development, implementation, and delivery of national, regional and local public health policies and deliver against key public health targets.If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your, knowledge, experience and/or skills in the following areas:<ul><li>Knows how to leverage national, regional, and local public health policies and strategies to influence inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes leading to improvement of population health and wellbeing</li><li>A developed understanding of how to promote population and community HWB addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to build and maintain supportive and empathic relationships, securing stakeholder support and commitment to a course of action or different way of thinking by listening, presenting ideas convincingly and persuasively.</li><li>Extensive experience of leading large scale programmes, ideally across both health and social care, with a proven and successful track record in delivering improved outcomes, savings and effective management of risk</li></ul>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Kate Bell on <a href="mailto:katherine.bell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.bell@medway.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. &nbsp;When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.&nbsp;The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:&nbsp; &nbsp;Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. &nbsp;Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. &nbsp;Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.&nbsp;The Public Health Team are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Public Health Manager – Physical Activity at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. &nbsp;You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals. &nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp; All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Public Health Manager - Physical Activity (Internal Candidates Only)

Medway Council is seeking to recruit a new climate response development officer to successfully implement and promote a Government-funded programme to reduce energy bills for low-income households.This position will be a fixed term contract for 3 years. This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 36 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. &nbsp;If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your applicationWarm Homes: Local Grant will fund home improvement measures for homes across Medway including insulation, draught-proofing, double/triple- glazing, low carbon heating upgrades and solar panels for homes with and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) between D and G.The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Ensure successful implementation of the programme, in accordance with the terms set out in the funding agreement</li><li>Effectively promote and monitor the programme to maximise take-up of the programme by Medway residents</li><li>Appropriately advise residents inquiring about applying for funding</li><li>Report progress in a timely manner to meet the requirements of Medway Council and the national funding agreement</li></ul>Previous experience in successful delivery of externally funded projects will be considered beneficial.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Bob Dimond on <a href="mailto:bob.dimond@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">bob.dimond@medway.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;We are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant) to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. &nbsp;You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. &nbsp;Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.&nbsp;The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:&nbsp; &nbsp;Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. &nbsp;Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. &nbsp;Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.&nbsp;We are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant) to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. &nbsp;You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. &nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp; All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant)

We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Officer to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach and promotes the least restrictive route of discharge and transition into Adult Social Care services from health pathways.&nbsp;To work closely with colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Team and with partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work closely with health and social care staff to promote rehabilitation and enablement care post-discharge.To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including the Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model, Health and Care Act, Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. &nbsp;To ensure appropriate information sharing in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and&nbsp;supporting&nbsp;the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding.&nbsp;You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.In return we will offer you: &nbsp;<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: &nbsp; &nbsp;Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an&nbsp;individual&nbsp;who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of&nbsp;competence&nbsp;and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.First Response are seeking to appoint a Business Support Officer. &nbsp;You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. &nbsp;You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. &nbsp; &nbsp;You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities&nbsp;Commitment&nbsp;StatementMedway Council is&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to creating an&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;work environment with a diverse workforce.&nbsp;All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp;All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Social Care Officer

Medway is recognised as a great place to live, work, learn and visit, where all people thrive.&nbsp;We are a Unitary Council serving a population of 282,000 people with a £622million annual revenue expenditure budget, and a capital programme of a further £329million.&nbsp;Recognising that strategic support services are vital to everything the Council delivers, Medway continues to invest in the Finance Service, enabling us to recruit a Senior Accountant to support the Adult Social Care Revenue Finance Team.&nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team of local authority finance professionals who enjoy a high profile in the Council.Within Finance&nbsp;our Revenue Accounts and Corporate Accounts Teams both operate right at the heart of the Council and provide vital support and challenge to the organisation to manage its finances. Our Revenue Accounts team is responsible for the development of medium term financial projections and annual budgets, ensuring the budget management process is effective, supporting services to deliver and account for change, right through to supporting the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts.&nbsp;Our Corporate Accounts Team is responsible for the development and monitoring of the Capital Programme, the Statement of Accounts and Audit process, and Treasury Management.As a Senior Accountant, you will:Work closely with, and develop, budget managers to ensure that they undertake effective budget monitoring; that appropriate remedial action is considered and that forecast variances are adequately reported. This to include the submission of monthly reports to the Directorate Management Team.Complete, in accordance with agreed timetables, the final accounts programme to net revenue account stage. Analyse the final outturn to ensure that variations against budget are properly explained and reported. Liaise with the external auditor as required. &nbsp;Assist in the preparation of the statement of accounts beyond net revenue account stage.Monitor and promote compliance with the Council’s financial rules, accounting codes of practice and other internal and external guidelines and regulations and provide general financial advice to members and officers to ensure sound financial control over the Council’s resources.Contribute, as required, to the preparation of cabinet and committee reports to ensure that financial implications are properly addressed.Contribute, as required, to the gateway procurement process, ensuring that financial implications are properly considered.Be required to assist in the completion of the various revenue budget related government returns (e.g., Revenue Account (RA), and Revenue outturn (RO), and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and media requests as required to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Work collaboratively with other Accountants within the Revenue Accounts team to ensure consistency, achieve best practice, and support budget managers with budget monitoring, forecasting, preparation of accounts and treasury management activities.&nbsp;About youApplicants must hold/have the following:Willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualificationExcellent ICT skills and previous knowledge of computerised financial management systems.Detailed knowledge of the processes for budget preparation, budget monitoring and budgetary control.Extensive experience in Adult Social Care finance, wider local government finance, or similar environment.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Dawn Marsh on 01634 333137In return we offer you:&nbsp;<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker&nbsp;</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. &nbsp;Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'.&nbsp;All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. &nbsp;Our organisation:&nbsp;Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.&nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.&nbsp;All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.&nbsp;For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.&nbsp; &nbsp;All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Accountant - ASC & PH

Medway Public Health is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Public Health Manager for the Wider Determinants of Health. &nbsp; You will lead the wider determinants team, who are well established and passionate about the work they deliver. &nbsp; They have extensive experience working collaboratively across sectors and organisations to create a common goal and achieve improved health outcomes.The postholder will be focused on addressing the wider determinants by working strategically and systematically across the council, sectors and wider systems to embed prevention agendas and tackle inequalities. &nbsp;It requires the ability to influence and engage across a broad range of stakeholders including developing strong working relationships with Medway’s thriving Voluntary, Community, Social and Faith Enterprises (VCSFE) to enable co creation and co development of services and interventions that meet the needs of the local population.The are several areas of priority for this post some of which include, but not limited to, a focus on healthy and sustainable places; addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness and how it impacts Medway residents; and supporting Social Prescribing across the system for both primary care and the third sector. &nbsp;In addition, they will work alongside national bodies to influence and engage in best practice for the benefit of residents both within Medway and beyond. &nbsp;&nbsp;A significant proportion of this role will work with a focus on healthy and sustainable places, with a good understanding of the strategic health needs for planning and development and consideration of impact of growth in Medway. It requires working closely with colleagues in the Planning teams, other council departments and external partners to input into the development and implementation of major policies. &nbsp;In addition, a significant proportion of this role will include reviewing Health Impact Assessments to ensure health impacts and active environments are considered.They will lead a team of highly skilled Public Health professionals to support wider determinants work scoping areas of priorities, alongside taking responsibility for the development, implementation, and delivery of national, regional and local public health policies and deliver against key public health targets.If this role appeals to you, please outline on your application your, knowledge, experience and/or skills in the following areas:<ul><li>Knows how to leverage national, regional, and local public health policies and strategies to influence inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes leading to improvement of population health and wellbeing</li><li>A developed understanding of how to promote population and community HWB addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities</li><li>Ability to build and maintain supportive and empathic relationships, securing stakeholder support and commitment to a course of action or different way of thinking by listening, presenting ideas convincingly and persuasively.</li><li>Extensive experience of leading large scale programmes, ideally across both health and social care, with a proven and successful track record in delivering improved outcomes, savings and effective management of risk</li></ul>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Kate Bell on <a href="mailto:katherine.bell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.bell@medway.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. &nbsp;When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.&nbsp;The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:&nbsp; Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. &nbsp;Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. &nbsp;Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.&nbsp;The Public Health Team are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Public Health Manager – Wider Determinants at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. &nbsp;You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals. &nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp; All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Public Health Manager - Wider Determinants (Internal Candidates Only)

Do you have experience in engagement and a drive to make a real difference?Could you help shape a thriving research culture in Medway?We’re looking for someone who can inspire collaboration and champion research that matters.An exciting and unique position has arisen for you to use your skills to create a culture of engagement with the HDRC Medway (a collaboration between Medway Council, the University of Kent and the people of Medway) so that staff, the public and a wide range of stakeholders are active and informed participants in the ambitious programme.The HDRC is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) and aims to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities for residents of Medway by making Medway Council more research active. To achieve these aims, the programme needs to engage council staff, diverse local and underserved communities, academic institutions and external partners to maintain interest and involvement in local authority research.&nbsp;In this role, you will co-create and deliver an ambitious engagement strategy to build relationships, develop awareness of the HDRC programme, promote Medway as an attractive place to undertake funded research projects, and support participation across the council. This will involve engaging council leaders and officers, residents, academic partners, community organisations and more. You will also play a key role in ensuring the research findings needed to improve decision-making are shared with the right people so that ultimately, the HDRC can improve lives across Medway.Full details of the role and person specification can be found in the job description.If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alexandra Nica via email at <a href="mailto:alexandra.nica@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">alexandra.nica@medway.gov.uk</a> to arrange a meeting.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. &nbsp;When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.&nbsp;The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:&nbsp; Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. &nbsp;Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. &nbsp;Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.&nbsp;We are seeking a Research Engagement Officer HDRC to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. &nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp; All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Research Engagement Officer HDRC

1-year fixed term contract -This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).The Public Health Team are seeking a Senior Partnership Commissioner on a 12-month fixed term contract to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needsLead and support the development and delivery of an integrated health and social care commissioning strategy that is rooted in outcome focused solutions that will support Medway Council and NHS Kent &amp; Medway Integrated Care Board achieve their strategic and overarching objectives.Lead on commissioning and contract management for service areas provision, adhering to relevant legislation, guidance, and national and local strategies, including Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health &amp; Wellbeing Strategy’. &nbsp;It will meet the standards set out in the Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes framework.&nbsp;Placing the service user at the heart of the decision-making process, create integrated pathways to services and facilitate seamless transition of people between services. &nbsp;The role will involve liaising with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.Accountabilities and OutcomesLead on a range of activities that form part of the commissioning cycle and undertake proactive planning to alleviate pressure on acute services and address gaps in provision, ensuring service sufficiency. &nbsp;This will include ensuring costs savings will be delivered alongside effective risk management, service improvement, and embedding of good practice and working within the legislative framework that underpins public service provision to maximise opportunities to protect and promote health and wellbeing.Manage and motivate team and individual performance, providing direction and leadership, undertaking staff appraisals, addressing welfare, capability and disciplinary issues, advising on personal development, training and coaching.Develop the provision of high-quality community-based services, business cases and reports, service specifications, analyses of need, demand, spend, and performance data, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and practice requirements, including mandatory training.&nbsp;Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, identifying service strategies to deliver equitable and fair services for users and employees, challenging discriminatory practices and actively managing and promoting diversity and work within professional and ethical boundaries while promoting population health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities and adhering to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards.&nbsp;Work in partnership with other agencies to share learning and good practice and maximise opportunities for collaborative commissioning, contributing to the development of integrated and whole system pathways and operating within the decision making, administrative and reporting processes that support political and democratic systems.&nbsp;Ensure that all commissioning activity is carried out in accordance with legislation, national guidelines, Kent and Medway ICB and Medway Council’s policy and procedures, and is applied using the principles of good practice including ethics and probity and take account of safeguarding policy and standards.Analyse needs, markets and spend, plan and develop category and/or commissioning approaches, design and deliver saving plans and report annually on progress towards achieving better and cheaper outcomes.Prepare and produce accurate and timely management information, including ensuring compliance with relevant procedures for governance, risk and control, including assuring the quality of all required information for the governance structure.At the discretion of the line manager, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. &nbsp;If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Peter Fryer on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:peter.fryer@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">peter.fryer@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. &nbsp;When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.&nbsp;The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:&nbsp; &nbsp;Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. &nbsp;Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. &nbsp;Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.&nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp; All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Partnership Commissioner

Public Health are seeking to appoint an experienced Physical Activity Project Officer at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. &nbsp;You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals. &nbsp;You will be required to design, deliver and implement projects which remove barriers and increase inclusive and accessible physical activity opportunities for Children and Young people in Medway. &nbsp;Support, monitor and review a range of projects providing expertise, advice and assistance as required to ensure effective project implementation in line with budgets and timescales.&nbsp;To work in collaboration with key internal and external partners and stakeholders in Medway including relevant Medway Council Directorate teams, educational settings, Primary and secondary care, early years settings, Family Hubs, local physical activity providers and regional Active Partnership led by Active Kent and Medway, contributing to regional strategic and operational direction.To work in the context of Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health &amp; Wellbeing Strategy’ and the Public Health Outcomes Framework by working in partnership with Medway’s diverse communities and targeting areas of deprivation to reduce health inequalities.The role will involve liaising with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.Accountabilities and OutcomesContribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based projects to improve physical activity levels and well-being in Medway and support the achievement of local and national targets relating to Physical Activity and reduce health inequalities.To contribute to the growth and development of our Medway Physical Activity Alliance, which forms part of the Medway’s Whole Systems Obesity approach, by planning, implementing, and/or monitoring projects that can be time limited and that share goals and priorities to enhance service awareness, availability, access, and uptake and also ensure compliance with statutory legislation and practice requirements, including mandatory training. &nbsp;Deliver formal presentations and training to a range of clinical and non-clinical teams, i.e., GPs, Local Authority meetings, Senior Manager meetings, and to other key stakeholders, working within professional and ethical boundaries while promoting population health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities.Apply the principles of social marketing, and/or behavioural science, to reach specific groups and communities with enabling information and ideas, raising awareness of ‘A Better Medway Lifestyle Services’ and advocating public health principles and action to protect and improve health and wellbeing.&nbsp;Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, identifying service strategies to deliver equitable and fair services for users and employees, challenging discriminatory practices and actively managing and promoting diversity. This will also include adherence to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards.Act with integrity, consistency and purpose, and take responsibility for own personal development, ensuring that service specific knowledge and understanding is maintained and developed in order to support the delivery of excellent project management across the team. &nbsp;Be responsible for the development, education and training of stakeholders, apprentices and community members to ensure that all involved parties are continuously learning and adapting to changes in technology, policy, and best practices.At the discretion of the line manager, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. &nbsp;If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Philip Carr on <a href="mailto:philip.carr@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">philip.carr@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. &nbsp;When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.&nbsp;The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:&nbsp; Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.&nbsp;Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. &nbsp;Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.&nbsp;Important Information-&nbsp;Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.&nbsp;Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp; All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.&nbsp;Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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