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Help Shape Compliance Across a Historic and High-Profile Organisation
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable&nbsp;Compliance Officer – Data Protection &amp; Freedom of Information&nbsp;to join the City of London Corporation's Information Compliance Team. In this vital role, you will lead on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs), and related legislation.
You will act as a subject matter expert, provide high-level advice to departments and Members, manage compliance programmes, and oversee complex casework. This role is key to minimising legal risk and maintaining the highest standards of transparency and information governance.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provide expert guidance on DPA, FOIA, EIRs, and related compliance legislation</li>
<li>Lead and manage corporate data protection audits and training programmes</li>
<li>Oversee statutory requests and ensure responses meet regulatory deadlines</li>
<li>Draft and review policies, procedures, and training content</li>
<li>Represent the City of London in regulatory matters, including engagement with the Information Commissioner’s Office</li>
<li>Maintain and update the FOI Publication Scheme and other compliance documentation</li>
<li>Deputise for the Compliance Manager when required</li>
</ul>
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
<ul>
<li>A strong knowledge of UK data protection and freedom of information law</li>
<li>A relevant qualification, such as ISEB/BCS Certification in Data Protection or Information Governance</li>
<li>Experience advising on complex FOI and data protection matters in a public-facing environment</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legislation to a wide range of stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience leading audits, developing compliance policies, and delivering training</li>
<li>Confidence working independently and collaboratively across a large organisation</li>
<li>Experience within a local authority or similar public sector setting would be beneficial.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and generous pension (Local Government Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>28 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements</li>
<li>Access to staff benefits and discounts</li>
<li>Employee volunteering programme</li>
<li>A strong commitment to inclusion, learning, and development</li>
</ul>
Ready to lead on key compliance matters across the Square Mile?
Apply now to help ensure the City of London Corporation continues to uphold the highest standards in data protection and transparency.
Provisional Interview date: 9th or 10 September 2025
Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 26th August 2025
To apply online please click the&nbsp;Apply&nbsp;online button.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number&nbsp;OCOM765&nbsp;if you experience any difficulties.&nbsp; A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.&nbsp;
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.&nbsp;
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.&nbsp;
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.&nbsp;

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Trainee Solicitor(As regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (‘SRA’))(P01702)2-year fixed term contractStarting salary £28,426pa with potential progression to £30,324pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)Are you ready to take the next steps in your legal career?We are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Trainee Solicitor to strengthen our legal team. You will start in October 2025, and the training will be carried out in line with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority over a period of two years.You must have a law degree (or non-law degree with conversion) with a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent. You must have successfully completed the Legal Practice Course.You must be IT literate, enthusiastic and confident with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, able to act on your own initiative and demonstrate a problem-solving approach throughout the apprenticeship.The ideal candidate will have the confidence to deal with various individuals and groups. You will be supported to undertake the Professional Skills Course whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. You will need to be a team player, reliable, adaptable, conscientious, and able to work to instructions.During your training contract with us you will work across both our Property/Conveyancing team, dealing with a wide range of property and conveyancing matters - and the Litigation Team where you will support the Litigators in dealing with civil and criminal litigation matters. You will develop your legal knowledge, building your academic knowledge of the Law as well as developing your internal and external network and learning about the law relating to local government. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Legal Service. Training to be provided<ul>
<li>Job-specific training through working alongside experienced staff four days a week;</li>
<li>Attendance as necessary at Professional Skills Courses</li>
</ul>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.You will join a forward-thinking Council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our peoplefeel safe, content and valued.Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you.Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 31 August 2025 Remote assessments will be held on 8/9 September 2025 Interviews will be held on 16-19 September 2025 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, legal services, law, law degree, trainee, solicitor, property/conveyancing, litigation, hertfordshire, fixed term contract, training.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Trainee Solicitor (P01702)

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Salary: £54,267 - £57,402 per annum (15% Market Factor Supplement)
Grade: PO6 
Employment: Permanent 
Hours: 36 hours per week 
DBS Requirement: None
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these <a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/working-council/working-for-council/3" target="_blank">here.</a>
About The Role
A Deputy Area Planning Manager plays a critical role in the delivery of the Development Management service. The post holder has responsibility for processing some of the most strategically important development in the borough while managing and mentoring skilled staff within the area planning teams. They will assist with managerial responsibilities within the team, including the allocation and signing off of applications and identifying and addressing areas of need within the service.
The posts requires a candidate who has a passion and vision for developing the built environment to achieve the council’s aspirations, who has the confidence and capability to engage with developers, residents, Councillors and other officers and the ability and experience to mentor our dynamic Development Management team.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
Hounslow are looking for a Deputy Area Planning Manager to join their award-winning Development Management Team. The team are currently working on a wealth of planning applications critical to the social and economic wellbeing of the borough. We have high housing targets to achieve, new schools to place children in and need to create opportunities for employers who want to be in our well-located borough. This must be balanced against acting on the boroughs Climate Emergency and with Green Belt, listed buildings, conservation areas and River Thames frontage that need protecting. All this needs to be delivered while playing a crucial supporting role in delivering the boroughs partnerships and values
About You
Your Skills
<ol>
<li>Able to process planning applications at the highest technical level, to identify problems and develop effective solutions in a changing environment responding quickly to conflicting workloads and changing priorities.</li>
<li>Able to communicate in a sensitive and effective manner both orally and in writing and able to deal effectively with Members, the public, officers in other departments and outside organisations.</li>
<li>Able to demonstrate effective negotiation skills both inside and outside the authority, e.g. experience of negotiating major planning gain, complex enforcement matters.</li>
<li>To maintain an up-to-date technical knowledge of planning related legislation, principles and practice including knowledge of climate science and planning law.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret legislation, and to impart knowledge to a team. Able to lead on existing work practices and make recommendations for improvements.</li>
</ol>
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
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<li>A passion for the built environment and how residents experience and interact with the environment around them</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for working within a team that seeks to find creative and pragmatic solutions to problems facing the borough</li>
<li>A desire to proactively engage with officers, Councillors, residents and developers to negotiation best outcomes on schemes</li>
<li>Devotion to tackling equalities where they exist within both the workplace and the borough in general</li>
</ol>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Matthew.Rees@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Matthew.Rees@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Telephone: 0208 583 6623
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 8th September 2025.
Closing date is 31st August 2025.

London Borough of Hounslow

Deputy Area Planning Manager

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<h2>About The Role</h2>







&nbsp;Are you a professional passionate about using data to improve communities? Do you thrive on tackling complex datasets and transforming them into actionable insights? If so, we want you in our team!
As our GIS and Address Officer, you will play a key role in:
<ul>
<li>Maintaining and enhancing our comprehensive Local Land and Property Gazetteer, ensuring address accuracy.</li>
<li>Handling Street Naming and Numbering requests adhering to national and regional policies and processes</li>
<li>Providing expert GIS support across the Council, creating maps, analysing data, and developing interactive web maps.</li>
<li>Contributing to a multitude of exciting projects, improving how we gather and use data to implement innovative GIS solutions.</li>
</ul>
Benefits

<ul>
<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>
<li>Flexible working and Flexi-leave</li>
<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 free gratis day at Christmas</li>
<li>&nbsp;Excellent Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>
<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
<li>Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service / Dental after 3 years' service</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
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<h2>About You</h2>







This is a challenging and rewarding role that will give you the opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a real difference to the Borough of Runnymede. The work you do will help us improve the way we deliver services to everyone living within; working within; or even visiting the area by helping to make our streets safer, our communities more connected, and our environment more sustainable.
You will be working with talented and dedicated professionals, and have the opportunity to further develop your skills.
We are looking for someone who is technically proficient and passionate about using technology to solve real world problems and have a high attention to detail. &nbsp;You must be an effective communicator, able to work well as part of a team, as well as working on your own initiative.
If you think that you have what it takes to thrive in this role, then we would like to hear from you.

If you have any questions contact Claudia, GIS and Address Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:claudia.casillas@runnymede.gov.uk" target="_blank">claudia.casillas@runnymede.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or 01932425148 .
Closing date: Friday 15th&nbsp;August 2025.
Interview details:&nbsp;Please note shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation, with full details shared ahead of the interview.
All applications are handled in&nbsp;compliance with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/hrprivacypolicy" target="_blank">privacy policy</a>









<h2>About Runnymede</h2>







Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.&nbsp; We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.&nbsp;
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

Runnymede Borough Council

GIS & Address Officer

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<h2>About The Role</h2>







About the role
This an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work within the community.
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their financial lives? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the community? If so, this Corporate Debt &amp; Financial Inclusion Officer opportunity could be for you!
We're seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team and lead our efforts in promoting financial well-being and providing solutions to those facing financial hardship.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>
One-on-one support:&nbsp;Conduct in-depth financial assessments with residents, identify areas for improvement, and develop tailored action plans.</li>
<li>
Advocacy and Guidance:&nbsp;Advocate for customers with external agencies and organizations, helping them navigate complex financial systems and access available benefits.</li>
<li>
Financial literacy education:&nbsp;Signpost educational resources to promote responsible budgeting, debt management, and savings strategies.</li>
<li>
Collaboration:&nbsp;Develop positive relationships with key local stakeholders, including community organizations, financial institutions, and service providers..</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate:
<ul>
<li>
Experience:&nbsp;Previous experience in financial counselling, multi-agency working, benefits advice, or a related field.</li>
<li>
Knowledge:&nbsp;In-depth understanding of financial concepts, welfare benefits, debt advice, and budgeting techniques.</li>
<li>
Communication:&nbsp;Exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust, and a commitment to customer-centric support.</li>
<li>
Problem Solving:&nbsp;Proven ability to think critically, find creative solutions, and navigate complex financial situations.</li>
<li>
Organization:&nbsp;Ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritize effectively, and maintain accurate records.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
For an informal chat about this role please contact&nbsp;Linda Norman, Corporate Head of Customer, Digital and Collection Services on 01932 425408.
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>
<li>Flexible working and Flexi-leave</li>
<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 free gratis day at Christmas</li>
<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>
<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
<li>Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service / Dental after 3 years' service</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
</ul>







<h2>About You</h2>







We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team and lead our efforts in promoting financial well-being and providing solutions to those facing financial hardship.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Educated to at least A Level/Level 3 Vocational qualification.</li>
<li>Experience of partnership working with public and voluntary sector agencies.</li>
<li>An understanding of the issues and experiences of families who are facing financial hardship and struggle to manage their financial circumstances.</li>
<li>Experience in administrative and office procedures.</li>
<li>&nbsp;Experience of assessing needs, goal setting and contributing to action plans.</li>
<li>Experience using ICT to input and retrieve information and able to maintain clear and concise records.</li>
<li>Good customer care skills.</li>
</ul>
About Runnymede








Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.&nbsp; We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.&nbsp;
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.
All applications are handled in&nbsp;compliance with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/hrprivacypolicy" target="_blank">privacy policy</a>

Financial Inclusion and Welfare Support Officer

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Role: Team Manager – Family Support and Protection Salary: Grade L - £56,733 - £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.Team Managers are integral to our offer. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families in Borough. The RoleWe are recruiting Team Managers in the Family Support and Protection teams in the Supporting Families Division. We provide the longer term service for children in need and those in need of protection.We have 10 Family support and protection social work teams, and as the Team Manager for one of the teams you will be responsible for leading Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in your teams in their intervention with Child in Need, Child Protection or Children in Care family’s. You will ensure that the team is supported and all interventions being undertaken are planned, purposeful and focussed. Fundamentally making sure that risk is managed well and intervention is in the child’s best interests.<ul>
<li>You will manage and support workers who work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families; help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.</li>
<li>
You will oversee and manage the team with a clear emphasis on purpose, outcomes, and adherence to the no-delay principle.</li>
<li>Ensure the team meets desired outcomes, maintaining attention to children and families, and continually identifying the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;system,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;children&nbsp;are&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;through&nbsp;effective decision&nbsp;making and&nbsp;practice</li>
<li>Ensure&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives&nbsp;of&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;is&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;Hamlets&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;communities.</li>
<li>You will work to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>
</ul>See attached JD for full details About the Role<ul>
<li>Provide leadership and management of the Team ensuring there is a clear focus on purpose and outcomes</li>
<li>Ensure the Team(s) achieve the required outcomes, including a strong focus on children and families, to include the ongoing identification of the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice</li>
<li>Ensure social work intervention in the lives of children and families is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Tower Hamlets diverse communities.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of the service and assist team manager colleagues when need arises.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;About You<ul>
<li>Have a good knowledge of legal frameworks and understanding of child protection practices, including public law outline requirements as well childcare proceedings.</li>
<li>Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations</li>
<li>Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability</li>
<li>Be responsible for and report upon the teams’ budgetary position, ensuring effective use of resources</li>
<li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need</li>
<li>Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked</li>
<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>
<li>Support the team and the organisation through change.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;Requirements<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Social work experience and experience of supervising/mentoring others</li>
<li>Proven experience in long term child protection work with a strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and maintaining child focused approach</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and expertise in working within Child Protection teams.</li>
<li>A commitment to working transparently; in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies</li>
</ul>&nbsp;See attached JD for full details&nbsp;Our OfferWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;A competitive salary - £56,733- £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Zone 2-3 travel card, season ticket loan</li>
<li>Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>
<li>Manageable caseloads for your team</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme/Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests</li>
<li>Discounted gym/Costco membership &amp; You at Work discounts&nbsp;and many others</li>
</ul>We have fantastic transport links –Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith &amp; City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.How to Apply:Please complete our online application form.Closing date:&nbsp;26th August 2025 (midnight)Shortlisting: 27th August 2025Interviews: 3rd September 2025Please hold these dates. If you would like any further&nbsp;information about the role, please contact Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Priti Soni at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).<h2>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</h2>

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Team Manager - Family Support & Protection

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Our Private Sector Housing Team is looking for a motivated Private Sector Housing Support Officer (6-month fixed-term contract) to help make homes across the district safer, more accessible, and better maintained.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding role, supporting residents and contributing to the delivery of vital housing services. Whether you're building on previous housing experience or bringing strong administrative skills to a new challenge, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.
Everything You Need to Know
As a Private Sector Housing Support Officer, you’ll provide technical and administrative support to ensure residential accommodation – including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) – meet statutory standards. You'll play a key role in helping vulnerable residents access essential home adaptations through Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and other housing renewal initiatives.
From carrying out means testing and processing invoices to supporting inspections and updating our internal systems, you'll be a crucial part of a fast-paced, supportive team dedicated to improving homes and lives across the district.
What You’ll Be Doing
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<li>Supporting the Private Sector Housing Team in ensuring properties across the district meet housing standards</li>
<li>Assisting with the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and other housing renewal grants</li>
<li>Supporting officers with Sketch Up drawings and Schedules of Works for home adaptations</li>
<li>Helping to organise inspections, maintain accurate records, and input data into systems (Uniform, IDOX, Excel)</li>
<li>Liaising with a range of professionals – from Occupational Therapists and contractors to housing associations</li>
<li>Assisting with mobile homes licensing and supporting annual inspections</li>
<li>Carrying out means testing using Renovator software, including home visits when necessary</li>
<li>Maintaining financial records, chasing unpaid fees, and contributing to reports and statistical returns</li>
<li>Assisting in promotional activities and maintaining website content related to housing services</li>
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What You’ll Bring to the Role
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<li>A customer-first approach with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically</li>
<li>Great organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload</li>
<li>Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn new systems</li>
<li>Confidence when working with vulnerable or challenging residents and external agencies</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail and the ability to contribute to service improvements and efficiencies</li>
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What You’ll Need
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<li>Education to GCSE A-C standard or equivalent, including English and Maths</li>
<li>Experience in a customer-facing or administrative role</li>
<li>Clean driving licence and access to a car</li>
<li>Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g. CAD, housing regulations)</li>
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What’s in It for You
This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career in local government, develop specialist knowledge, and support people in real need. You’ll join a welcoming and experienced team that will invest in your training and growth.
We are proud holders of the Platinum Investors in People accreditation – a recognition of our commitment to developing our people, creating inclusive teams, and continuously improving how we work.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 25 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits include discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more, the Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Would you like to learn more about the role?
For an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Alison Simmons, Head of Strategic &amp; Private Sector Housing, on +441732227272
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17 August 2025
Interviews: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29 August 2025

Private Sector Housing Support Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs for this position.



At Epsom &amp; Ewell Borough Council, we are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our community. Our Community and Wellbeing Centre provides vital services to older and vulnerable residents, including those living with dementia. We are now seeking a compassionate and driven Senior Co-Ordinator to lead our Wellbeing Daycare services and help shape the future of community care in Epsom &amp; Ewell.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre and its services, including the Dementia Hub, Community Transport, and Meals at Home. You will lead a dedicated team of Coordinators, Care Assistants, and Service leaders, Driver Technicians and volunteers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care and support.
You will:
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<li>&nbsp;Lead and support a multidisciplinary team</li>
<li>&nbsp;Oversee service delivery and compliance with health and safety standards</li>
<li>&nbsp;Manage budgets, set fees, and contribute to business planning</li>
<li>&nbsp;Engage with clients and families to ensure personalised, holistic care</li>
<li>&nbsp;Promote the centre and community services to the wider community</li>
<li>&nbsp;Coordinate events, activities, and volunteer support</li>
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You will have:
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<li>&nbsp;Proven leadership and team management experience</li>
<li>&nbsp;Experience working with older people and vulnerable adults</li>
<li>&nbsp;Strong organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>&nbsp;A person-centered approach with a focus on wellbeing and independence</li>
<li>&nbsp;IT literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office and databases</li>
<li>&nbsp;A relevant qualification in health, social care, or community services (IOSH desirable)</li>
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team and we look forward to receiving your application. For further details please contact Katie Charman 01372 732484 or Linda Scott 01372 732487
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 September 2025
Interviews/ assessments:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16 September 2025

Community and Wellbeing Centre - Senior Coordinator

Job Title: Performance Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,460 per annum per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Team office base; Farnham House, Stevenage with travel required in and around Hertfordshire. Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months (open to eastern region LA's). Potential to extend - funding dependent. Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council has a strong performance culture with an Outstanding Ofsted rating for Children’s Social Care.The team has led on benchmarking and analysis for the East of England for over 10 years and are now expanding this to cover data relating to children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).We are an experienced and supportive team who are committed to continuous improvement and development.<h4>About the role</h4>The role will focus on supporting the implementation and delivery of a regional performance framework for SEND &amp; Alternative Provision (AP) and also ensuring the region is represented at a national level.This role will see you:<ul><li>Develop data collection expertise and experience within the region. Use this expertise to identify issues in the collection of SEND and AP data including the sharing of SEND and AP data across different agencies and institutions in the region. Work towards resolving those issues where possible.</li><li>Develop analytical expertise and experience within the region. Use this expertise to identify trends, outliers and policy issues both quantitatively and qualitatively within local and regional SEND and AP data.</li><li>Directly support senior regional leaders to drive improvement and work collaboratively with the Children’s Improvement Board (CIB) to improve oversight of the regions SEND system.</li><li>Collaborate with the Department for Education to support the development and improvement of SEND data. Highlight any issues that are identified in collecting, reporting and analysis of SEND and AP data in the region.</li><li>Deliver regular data presentations and analysis to strategic leaders across the region.</li><li>Monitor action plans relating to performance across the region.</li><li>Attend and key national meetings relating to SEND data development.</li><li>Support the wider regional benchmarking programme within Hertfordshire. &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of undertaking complex data analysis and presenting results to a range of audiences including senior managers.</li><li>Knowledge of local government, in particular knowledge of the legislative and policy drivers behind the work of Children’s Services.</li><li>In depth knowledge and experience of key performance indicators and frameworks used within Children’s Services.</li><li>Experience working within a performance or intelligence team within a local authority.</li><li>Experience of meeting and workshop management e.g. planning the agenda and process, facilitation.</li><li>Experience of influencing senior managers and managing change.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to recognise and respond appropriately to situations requiring tactful or diplomatic handling at all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Team development; support and motivate colleagues to drive forward improvement in the team.</li><li>Business focus; ability to operate in sensitive political environments.</li><li>Analytical skills; ability to interpret, summarise and draw conclusions from complex data. Knowledge of key analytical techniques.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.</li><li>Personal impact and professional competence, so that senior managers trust the postholder to deliver well.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience in developing Power BI Dashboards.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate servicesThis role will be an excellent opportunity to raise your profile delivering on projects of national importance and to gain experience working with senior management both locally and regionally. The legacy of this work will be felt for years to come and will further help establish Hertfordshire as a centre for excellence in developing and improving Children’s Services.Secondments from local authorities in eastern region will be considered with consent from the applicant’s line manager.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Paul Dryden (<a href="mailto:paul.dryden@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.dryden@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 3rd &amp; 4th SeptemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Performance Manager

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamWe are London Borough of Sutton Cultural Services, this team consists of Libraries and Heritage.We are a unique team with a lot of experience within the culture sector.Our Libraries and Heritage houses are pillars within the society and hubs for the community at large.We welcome and encourage any and everybody within and outside of Sutton to use our facilities and have their queries dealt with by our professional customer service team.We are always looking at innovations to improve our offer to customers.We continue to lead the way amongst libraries and are currently looking for staff to join our team.About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate<ul><li>A front line customer role in libraries, serving the public, handling cash transaction, answering basic enquiries and carrying out routine library duties such as shelving and tidying the shelves.<ul><li>Check and validate records using a range of databases and systems to ensure accuracy of customer and service management information.</li><li>Provide information to customers on the availability of or use of Council services in accordance with Council procedures.</li><li>Operate the library management ICT system requiring a degree of specialist training in order to support customers.</li><li>You will need to be confident in using IT for your own work and in helping customers use IT equipment and software, such as scanners, printers, apps, social media, setting up emails, etc.</li><li>The role requires a degree of multi-tasking and working under pressure during busy times. This role is not a traditional customer service role and no two days are the same.</li><li>You must be a good team player and enjoy working with a diverse range of customers and volunteers as you will be delivering the day to day library service, and will be an ambassador for providing excellent customer care as well as helping to deliver events and activities that increase visits and issues.</li></ul></li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs 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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a 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" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Customer Service Assistant (Saturdays)

<h4>About Southwark</h4>The team have challenging inspection and enforcement targets and deal with a variety of unusual food items as well as various types of food businesses. From illegally imported food to illegally produced meat known as ‘smokies’, every day in the role is different. However, you will be rewarded by the specialist and unique learning and development experience you will gain dealing with these businesses which will take your career to the next level. You will also get job satisfaction knowing that you are making a valuable contribution to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all who lives and work in Southwark including visitors to the borough. The work includes inspection of food business across all the risk categories, supporting more senior officers with complex casework such as hygiene emergency prohibitions and approval of relevant establishments, contributing to the delivery of various project and promotional work to showcase the service as well as working with our partners both internal and external on local/regional priority initiatives. The role also involves reactive work dealing with service requests and complaints such as the investigation of food poisoning allegations, other concerns about food and food premises and following up infectious diseases Notifications. You will identify contraventions, and execute appropriate enforcement action based on assessed risk, and where necessary, prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings including giving evidence in court. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.This role is designated essential car user and an additional payment as well as mileage is made if you use your own vehicle to carry out your work. A staff parking permit is also provided which allows you to park at various locations in the borough.<h4>Join Our Team as a Food Safety Officer at Southwark Council!</h4>Following movement in the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a full time and permanent food safety officer. As a knowledgeable and enthusiastic field officer, you will be an important part of this very busy team which is responsible for regulating food business undertakings in the borough and deliver appropriate infectious disease control functions. The role involves the provision of expert advice, guidance and support to both new and existing food businesses, enforcing a variety of food legislation and taking prosecutions to secure high standards of food hygiene and food law compliance. About You We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and driven Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer with current or recent experience in food law regulation to carry out the full range of food safety, hygiene and food standards enforcement work. Ideally, you will hold registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB), its equivalent or successor. To succeed in this role, you will possess the following: • Knowledgeable of food safety matters, have a sound knowledge of food law regulation and satisfy the qualifications and competency requirements for individuals responsible for undertaking official food controls. • Have relevant enforcement experience around food safety with a demonstrable track record of delivering quality work. • Commitment to continuing professional development necessary to deliver the duties of the post. • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to prepare legal documents and case files. • Ability to show initiative in problem solving and decision making, along with sensitivity handling contentious issues. Additionally, you will be focused on ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of customer care and contributing to the council’s local priorities while fulfilling the statutory responsibilities linked to the role.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date – Sunday 14th SeptemberShortlisting – W/C 15th SeptemberInterviews - W/C 29th SeptemberPlease note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed.To request an informal discussion about the post please contact us via <a href="mailto:ohs@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">ohs@southwark.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:raveena.purewal@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">raveena.purewal@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2433385&amp;ptId=106764" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety)

<h4>The Role</h4>We are seeking to recruit an experienced Parking Appeals and Representation officer on a 2-year fixed-term contract to assist the Estate parking team in continuously improving our parking service. The post is based in London Bridge at our Tooley Street offices.You will contribute to achieving quality customer care, including providing excellent customer service to our residents using your detailed knowledge of parking and traffic enforcement.You will use your IT, people skills and knowledge to carry out a variety of activities, including dealing with representations, parking appeals and customer complaints at other stages of the statutory process and providing feedback on issues raised to management and contractors.The aim is to ensure that service targets are met, and continuous improvement is achieved.An essential part of the role is to keep up-to-date with knowledge of the legal framework surrounding parking and traffic enforcement, including Government guidelines and statistical returns.This key role has one clear aim – to develop a sense of pride and passion and a ‘can do’ attitude, to reduce the number of complex investigations being completed and focussing staff on providing services ‘right first time’. In this demanding and challenging role you'll be responsible for investigating parking representations made against parking enforcement on the Council’s housing estates and de-regulated car parks. Handling a wide range of administrative duties, you’ll undertake the role of a representations officer and make decisions on the appropriate course of action required.To succeed, you’ll need to carry out the role in line with the Council’s overall vision, values and strategic aims, ensuring that excellent customer service is delivered. You'll be the main point of contact and will act as lead officer to our parking contractor on the management of parking enforcement on the council’s estate land.About Southwark: We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.<h4>Additional Details</h4>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert closing date: 25/08/2025Shortlisting date: 01/09/2025Interview date: 22/09/2025Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2582959&amp;ptId=106760" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Estate Parking  Representation Officer

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?Does the sound of leading a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!About the Role:As a MASH Team Manager, you will provide leadership, management and professional guidance to your team. You will promote excellent social work practice, ensuring timely assessments, purposeful interventions and effective safeguarding measures.Through one to one and group supervisions, you will challenge and motivate the team to deliver outstanding services to our vulnerable children, young people and their families while upholding high professional standards.To be considered for an interview, your application will clearly evidence the following:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child development</li><li>Proven experience in professional leadership, driving practice improvements, and preparing formal reports</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex information</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and addressing inequality</li><li>Ability to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent supervision and support staff development</li></ul>We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for our MASH Service to play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy. Come and join us at Southwark and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and families.About Us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted noted that “children are at the heart of practice in Southwark”.Additional Information:<ul><li>A competitive base salary (£52,674 - £59,772 per annum)</li><li>Welcome Payment of £2,500 (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 paid after successful probation</li><li>Retention payment of £2,400 per year for your first two years, and £3,600 after three years.</li><li>Full time, 36 hours per week.</li><li>Location: Sumner House, SE15 5QS</li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We work alongside a clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We are co-located with agencies which reflect the needs of the community to support and promote quality work at the start of the child’s journey. We also have MASH Information Officers who offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Contact Details:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Avion Grant via email at <a href="mailto:Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk</a>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Recruitment Timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.</li><li>Interview date/s: We have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul> We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2583333&amp;ptId=106780" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification - Team Manager MASH</a></li></ul>





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About the BoroughThis 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.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.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.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.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.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.About the Service and TeamThis is an exciting new opportunity for a Housing Officer to join Housing Landlord Services as a Housing Officer for Cambridge Road Estate which is undergoing Regeneration. The Regeneration of the Estate will see 2,000 new homes built over 10 years.&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to deliver frontline housing management services across a designated property patch. This onsite, community-based role requires strong housing expertise and experience working within a local authority or registered social landlord.We’d love you to join us at the Royal Borough of Kingston. Our Team is deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents. We are a friendly team of 8 housing officers with a can do culture, we have a total of 4500 plus properties within Kingston. &nbsp; About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateTo deliver a high-quality housing management service with a strong focus on exceptional customer service and efficient service delivery. Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, actively engaging with tenants to ensure a responsive and consistently excellent housing management experience.About You<ul><li>Have excellent communication skills i.e. Communicating clearly, confidently and&nbsp; appropriately with residents, partners and colleagues using the best methods of&nbsp; communication&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge on Housing Regulator Consumer Standards&nbsp;</li><li>Able to attend evening meetings&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Carrying out tenancy audits with residents in their homes, ensuring compliance with health and safety inspection, fire risk assessment, void inspections, estate inspections with residents and stakeholders,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Housing management casework including Anti-Social behaviour, domestic abuse, abandonment and hoarding</li><li>Taking appropriate action regarding breaches of tenancies</li><li>Have a track record of using IT systems and automation successfully to enhance the&nbsp; delivery of housing/tenancy management. .</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies the need for and promotes Resident engagement/ participation and&nbsp; community development initiatives. This includes attending residents’ meetings.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs 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.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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease 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. 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.&nbsp;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.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.Additional InformationWe 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.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.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.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.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Housing Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and experienced Driver Team Leader to join its Waste Services team. This role involves working in line with statutory requirements and council policies to ensure the effective delivery of waste services. The Driver Team Leader will be responsible for supervising a small team of up to three staff members, ensuring that daily operations meet professional and service delivery standards. A key part of the role includes maintaining high levels of health and safety, delivering excellent customer service, and fostering positive relationships through ongoing customer feedback and engagement. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>High standard of driving skills.</li><li>Current clean LGV (Class II) driving licence holder, or working towards, the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.</li><li>Desirable experience, Experience of refuse collection operations, CITB Plant (HIAB) Operators Certificate and LGV (Class II) driving experience.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, i.e. residents, staff, management, members of the public and other road users.</li><li>Ability to provide a high standard of customer care at all times ensuring a high excellence of service delivery.</li><li>Ability to follow route plans and maps.</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.</li><li>Must have CPC qualification </li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24446&amp;hashed=1489167221" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow 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. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Harrow Council

Driver Team Leader

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you interested in Electoral Services – if so, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our exciting and diverse team as an Electoral Services Officer, working together to ensure the smooth running of the service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake relevant training and will be fully supported in developing a career within Electoral Services. Working in Electoral Services means being involved in an exciting and fast–paced environment.The successful candidate will report directly to the Deputy Electoral Services Manager and play a key role in the successful delivery of Elections within Harrow.You will undertake various duties in assisting with the preparation and maintenance of the Register of Electors and the conduct of all Referenda, UK Parliamentary, Greater London Authority, Local Government elections and by-elections within the Borough. If you are interested in the role and have good administrative, communication and IT skills, and would enjoy becoming part of our team we would be pleased to hear from you.The closing date for this role is Tuesday 26th of August 2025.Interviews will be held face to face on Wednesday 3rd of September 2025 About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience of working with both internal and external customers, confidently handling enquiries by telephone and face to face.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant IT systems, with the ability to learn new software quickly.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when managing data and documentation.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.</li><li>A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to shared goals.</li><li>Ability to manage external supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of election materials.</li><li>A proactive attitude towards service improvement, with the confidence to contribute to meetings and policy development.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Katie Mogan, Democratic, Electoral and Registration Services Manager on 07833237931 or email <a href="mailto:katie.mogan@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.mogan@harrow.gov.uk</a> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=6888&amp;hashed=94803993" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow 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. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Electoral Services Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Professional – SEND Tribunals, Mediation and Complaints. The post holder will provide key leadership in case management of SEN appeal related cases to ensure that the Council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST), which is part of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). In addition, you will manage all requests for mediation and complaints received by the SEN Assessment and Review Service.As a Senior Professional, you will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal and defend appropriateness of the proposed service provision for an individual child/young person. The successful candidate must be able to lead on complex casework, providing effective mediation, drawing on strong negotiation and influencing skills across a range of complex SEN issues between parents, schools and multi-disciplinary practitioners. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of current SEN legislation and reform, statutory procedures and processes governing the provision of services for children with special educational needs.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of other related legislation, including legislation governing Adult Social Care, the Children Act and safeguarding processes. </li><li>Knowledge of the Equality Act, particularly in relation to children and young people with disabilities.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the SEND appeals process and experience of managing mediation, disagreement resolution and appeals casework. </li><li>Knowledge of Local Authority complaints procedures. </li><li>High-level oral communication skills.</li><li>Effective negotiation skills.</li><li>Minimum degree level qualification.</li><li>Experience of communicating with children, their families and professionals concerning complex issues.</li><li>Ability to travel for business purposes. </li></ul>This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=11157&amp;hashed=715271412" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteri</a>a<h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow 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. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Senior Lead for Musical Progression (Job Ref: 3720) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£55,520 Grade:&nbsp;Soulbury Consultant/ Soulbury SCP 11 - 14. Location:&nbsp;Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BD (Main office)/ 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG/ Hybrid Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 7^th September 2025 at 23:55 Interview:&nbsp;Friday 12^th September 2025 Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today, and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide on a better future for us all.&nbsp; Camden Music is a vibrant, inclusive service committed to helping children and young people experience, enjoy, and learn music. We work in partnership with every school in the borough, including primary, secondary, and special schools, to ensure access to high-quality music education for all. Each year, thousands of students take part in our diverse programme, which includes instrumental and vocal tuition, Saturday music academies, and ensembles ranging from steel bands and choirs to rock bands and orchestras. Our flagship event, the Camden Schools’ Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, brings together over 1,800 young musicians to celebrate creativity and achievement. We support access and equity through affordable instrument hire, subsidies, and bursaries, and we collaborate with schools, educators, and partners, including Camden Music Trust, to deliver innovative projects and professional development. We believe in the power of music to inspire, connect, and transform. #WeMakeMusic Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.camdenmusic.org&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.camdenmusic.org&amp;nbsp</a>; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved This is a key leadership role at the heart of Camden Music’s out-of-school programme. You’ll be responsible for shaping a rich and inclusive offer that includes Saturday music centres, ensembles, holiday courses and major events such as the Camden Schools’ Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. Working closely with tutors, schools and partners, you’ll develop new ideas, strengthen systems and grow participation. You’ll lead teaching and learning in group and ensemble settings, support tutor development and champion youth voice and peer leadership. The role also involves leading on communications and outreach, helping to raise the profile of the service and build strong relationships with families, schools and cultural partners. You’ll manage a Music Centre Manager and a large team of freelance tutors, while contributing to service-wide planning, evaluation and reporting. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note that Camden also offers the DBS update service. All About You We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring music leader with a strong track record of working with young people in group and ensemble settings. You’ll understand the power of music to build confidence, creativity and community, and be passionate about making that accessible to all. You’ll bring strategic insight and practical experience, with a background in designing and delivering music programmes that support progression and broaden participation. Leading teams, managing events and building partnerships will come naturally to you. As a clear communicator and collaborative problem-solver, you’ll be able to lead with purpose, adapt to challenges and inspire others. You’ll also be digitally literate, well-organised and reflective, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to inclusive practice. A teaching qualification is welcome but not essential. What matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, connect with others and make things happen. To view the Job Profile, please click&nbsp;HEREor copy and paste the URL below into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11140365/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11140365/file/documen…</a> To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work-life balance is extremely important, so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pension scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equality and justice remain at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp;

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Business Improvement and Performance Officer £47,532 - £50,574 per annum&nbsp; We are seeking a dynamic and motivated&nbsp;Business Improvement &amp; Transformation Officer to join our team at oneSource. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by driving service improvements and leading on strategic projects across the oneSource partnership. Key Responsibilities: &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support the development and implementation of customer relationship management, performance management, and service improvement strategies. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead and deliver business improvement projects using methodologies like LEAN, Agile, or Systems Thinking. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement evidence-based change initiatives. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop and maintain a business improvement toolkit, providing training and mentorship to staff. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote continuous improvement in customer experience using innovative business practices and the latest technology. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create and manage a presence on multimedia platforms to promote commercial opportunities and customer engagement. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage allocated budgets for specific projects and deliver results within agreed timelines. About You: We’re looking for someone with: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Strong project management and analytical skills. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience in service design, business improvement, or transformation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A collaborative mindset, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues. What We Offer: &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An exciting role where you’ll directly influence organisational change. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opportunities for professional development and training. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A supportive and collaborative work environment. If you’re passionate about delivering meaningful improvements and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please view JD here closing date: 24th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

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Business Centre Administrator/Social Media Coordinator (Part time) (RP0136)14.5 hours per week (Thursday &amp; Friday)Starting salary £30,756 pro rata with potential progression to £34,011 pro rata on achieving designated skills and experience The WelTech and HatTech Business Centres, are both superb facilities for start-up and small businesses. The Business Centres help meet the demand for office accommodation within the Borough.The Centres offer a range of cost-effective private offices, meeting rooms for hire and virtual business services.HatTech also offers a large Co-Working suite, offering flexibility in a professional environment whilst providing an opportunity to work alongside other business entrepreneurs as their business grows.We are looking for an excellent, experienced administrator to support with a range of administrative duties across both sites on a part time basis.You will be responsible for marketing the services available, maintaining the website and social media accounts, arranging networking events, meeting potential licensees, setting up licenses, preparing the monthly invoices for chargeable services and providing a first-class customer service to occupants, visitors, and other staff. You will also be a key holder and hold responsibility for the security of the buildings when on site.It is essential you have excellent administrative skills and ideally experience within a marketing activity to be successful in this role.You will need to have great customer service skills, be good at prioritising your work to meet deadlines but also flexible to meet the needs of business. It is essential you have a sound working knowledge of managing and maintaining social media channels. You must have Customer Service experience and confident in dealing with customer enquiries.You will need excellent MS Office skills and ideally have experience of raising and processing orders and invoices on a financial management system.An NVQ in Customer Service or Business Administration is desirable and a proven track record of Social Media channels is essential.As a key holder, you must have a full driving license and access to a car.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship to work in the UK.Closing date for applications is 21 September 2025Remote assessment will be held on 26 September 2025Interviews will be held on 3 October 2025

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Target 1000 Care Coordinator £41,442 – £44,331 per annum Remote, flexible working – Newham Dockside &amp; NEL boroughs&nbsp; The London Borough of Newham Adults, Health and Communities directorate has fast developed a national reputation for creative and innovative approaches to improving outcomes for residents.&nbsp; We passionately believe the best way to improve outcomes for residents is through adopting&nbsp;public health, strengths based&nbsp;and&nbsp;trauma informed&nbsp;approaches. These qualities are at the heart of successes so far: <ul>
<li>The award winning Health and Wellbeing Strategy,&nbsp;50 Steps to a Healthier Newham,</li> <li>Praise from the Secretary of State relating to supporting Rough Sleepers,</li> <li>Innovative strategies to Domiciliary Care and Trusted Assessors</li> <li>Food security work, ensuring all residents can access affordable healthy food</li> <li>Well Newham, our preventative programme to deliver a paradigm shift in our approach to prevention</li> </ul> We are on a mission to drive up quality and improve outcomes as a means of meeting our financial challenges.&nbsp; We are looking for coordination of health budgets to identified cohort of rough sleepers, working in close partnership with Local Authorities, service providers, health organisations, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) advisors and the Greater London Authority (GLA). If you want to make a real difference to support residents in one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, supported by a progressive and compassionate political administration, then Newham is the place for you.&nbsp; Apply now, and be part of our success. &nbsp;ABOUT THE JOB North East London Integrated Care System has secured additional funding through the Rough Sleeping Initiative to “get people off the street more quickly, secure move on accommodation, help individuals to sustain their tenancies and provide bespoke support for those furthest away from leaving rough sleeping for good.”&nbsp; The PHB project has evidenced positive outcomes during its pilot year and as it continues to grow, there a real opportunity to further embed learning and best practice to help support some of the most vulnerable adults across NEL.&nbsp; You would be joining the team at a key and exciting time, with an ambitious transformation plan agreed by Cabinet in place for this area and a passionate and dedicate team in place to deliver change. ABOUT YOU “We are Newham”! We're looking for dynamic individual with the skills to build networks across NEL and various stakeholders to help improve outcomes for rough sleepers, use innovative approaches and working flexibly with a range of partners is crucial. Ability to adopt good practice and overcome challenges by problem solving is essential.&nbsp; You have experience and an understanding of working within a diverse, urban community; and share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and ready for challenge. We’re looking for coordinator who is curious, creative and courageous and have a genuine interest in radically improving outcomes for residents across NEL. For more information on working within our Commissioning Team, please contact the Homelessness &amp; Rough Sleeping Strategic Lead&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Saleena.A.Sreedharan@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Saleena.A.Sreedharan@newham.gov.uk</a> Please view JD here Closing date: 29th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Allocations Manager £52,584 - £55,620 per annum&nbsp; Reports to the Head of Allocations &amp; Choice Homes UK Management responsibility for: 6 Lettings Officers + 1 Rehousing Coordinator To ensure the service is efficiently progressing property allocations key-to-key within stipulated performance time frames whilst making every conceivable effort to ensure effective liaison with key colleagues departments and partner organisations around works completions dates and voids availability in order that the team can meet the needs of those living in overcrowded, insecure or inadequate housing.. Ensuring a fair service delivery so that those most in need of social and Council housing are bidding for, and moving into, properties that suit their needs. To make sure Officers are receiving the support and development necessary to correctly and efficiently progress property allocations including the verification process, advertisements, organising viewings, management of refusals, processing special schemes nominations, processing decants and processing under-occupation transfers. Ensure all LLP objectives are met. Provide management with regular performance information in-line with role and responsibility. Ensure allocation service contracts are effectively monitored. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring Officers make decisions in accordance with the appropriate legislation and Government Codes whilst ensuring the local authority’s allocation policy is adhered to. The post holder must be innovative, dynamic and solutions focused to put into place practices to ensure the efficient allocation of properties to maximise yield including adequate acknowledgements to applicants regarding any updates or status changes with their cases. In addition to this the post holder when appropriate will be required to develop, design and implement new operating environments to develop the wider Lettings Agency taking a joined up approach with the voids and temporary accommodation teams (and the homelessness prevention and advice team when required). &nbsp; Along with a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation relating to the housing register and the allocation scheme you will bring knowledge of relevant case law and a comprehensive understanding of the housing and support needs of vulnerable applicants such as those with medical conditions or those fleeing domestic abuse. You will possess experience of delivering a high quality housing service in a related area for a large local authority or comparable organisation – bringing a full understanding of the housing issues facing a high demand service and leading a team through periods of change, ensuring adequate training and benefits realisation. Experience of leading, motivating and managing services with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve significant, sustainable improvements and positive outcomes through internal and external partnerships, with a significant emphasis on performance management. Understanding of the challenges faced working in a political environment, with demonstrable evidence of managing such demands. Please view JD here Closing date: 24th August 2024 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Assistant Cook Mawney School Kitchen - Salary - £16,947.95pa pro rata per annum - (£28,521 - £30,189 per annum) - 25hrs per week,Mon to Fri, term time only + 4 cleaning days in school holidays About us HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough Of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools.. About the job Kitchen Assistant&nbsp; Grade 3:- £16,947.95 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 25 Hours per week, term time only To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. About you The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative The post holder has line management responsibility for:&nbsp; No direct staffing responsibilities The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile Hours of work 25 hours per week&nbsp; Additional Information For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Denise Clark <a href="mailto:denise.clark@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">denise.clark@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Friday 15^th August 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Assistant Cook Mawney School Kitchen

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Job Title: Tree Officer Location of work: Earlswood Depot Salary: £ 35,820 - £41,925 (dependant on experience) Basis: Permanent, Full time – Mon – Fri 36 hours
 About the Role Are you looking for a new career opportunity in a fast developing, forward thinking, ambitious, and commercially focused organisation?&nbsp;
The Tree Officer is an exciting role within the Greenspaces team, designed to complement and support the Council’s existing teams. This role will provide expert guidance and professional input across all aspects of Council-managed greenspaces.
The role includes inspecting and assessing the condition of trees on Council owned land, support in the delivery of the forestry and planning application process, promoting biodiversity and ecological benefits and identifying and mitigating risks posed by diseased or unstable trees.
About the Person&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in tree surveying and associated activities, such as identification of diseases/conditions • &nbsp; &nbsp;Completion of technical-based higher education qualification relating to arboriculture. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, together with strong organisational ability and accurate attention to detail. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of the biology and management of trees in public greenspace settings • &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of current environmental practices and policies • &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to collect, accurately record, process and present a range of information, manually and electronically to agreed timescales • &nbsp; &nbsp;Self-motivated and able to plan and organise own workload
Staff Benefits 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.&nbsp;
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.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Michael Hill, Greenspaces Manager on 01737 276391
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.
Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 Interview date: w/c 8th September&nbsp;
Values and Behaviours 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.

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Are you organised, customer-focused, and looking to make a difference? Our Revenues and Benefits partnership between Dartford and Sevenoaks Councils is looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Assistant to join our dedicated team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role that has a direct impact on the lives of local residents. Whether you're looking for your first step into local government or want to grow your career in public service, this role offers the chance to build valuable experience in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Everything You Need to Know
As a Benefits Assistant, you’ll help residents understand and manage their Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit claims. From assessing changes in circumstances to providing advice and support, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the right support reaches the right people – fast and fairly.
Working closely with our Senior Benefit Team Leaders and Benefit Team Leaders, you’ll develop knowledge of key legislation, systems, and procedures, while contributing to a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and excellent customer service.
What You’ll Be Doing
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<li>Processing changes in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims with accuracy and care</li>
<li>Supporting applicants by phone, email, and in person with helpful and empathetic advice</li>
<li>Liaising with internal departments and external partners (e.g. landlords, government agencies)</li>
<li>Spotting and escalating potential fraud cases</li>
<li>Supporting Benefit Assessors with general administrative tasks and customer communication</li>
<li>Keeping systems updated and completing follow-up actions on cases</li>
<li>Helping residents access wider support by signposting to relevant organisations (e.g. HERO, CAB, KCC)</li>
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What You’ll Bring to the Role
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<li>A commitment to excellent customer service and a desire to help people</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work calmly under pressure</li>
<li>Good IT skills and confidence using email, spreadsheets, and digital systems</li>
<li>A team-player mindset, with the ability to work independently when needed</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain things clearly</li>
<li>A flexible and proactive approach to your work</li>
<li>A genuine interest in supporting your local community</li>
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What’s in It for You
This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career in local government, develop specialist knowledge, and support people in real need. You’ll join a welcoming and experienced team that will invest in your training and growth.
We are proud holders of the Platinum Investors in People accreditation – a recognition of our commitment to developing our people, creating inclusive teams, and continuously improving how we work.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits include discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more, the Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Would you like to learn more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Heather Gaynor, Benefits Manager, on 01732 227435 or Jeremy Carlton, Senior Benefits Team Leader, on 01732 227214.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 31 August 2025
Interviews: Thursday 11 September 2025

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