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Are you ready to take on a role making a significant impact to the future of Medway Council and it’s residents? We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the new Policy and Partnerships department that will guide Medway Council through a pivotal period of transition under local government reorganisation and wider public sector reform.This role will support a range of policy projects across the Council directorates in areas including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Transportation</li><li>Waste Management and Environmental Services</li><li>Children’s Services</li><li>Health and Social Care</li><li>Corporate services (including local government reform and devolution)</li></ul>Political Restriction: The post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. Staff are obliged to observe the restrictions on political activity as detailed under this legislation. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead policy development: Develop and support complex policy initiatives, ensuring Medway Council's voice is heard at the government level. Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members. </li><li>Project management: Prepare programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives.</li><li>Policy documentation: Assist in producing comprehensive briefing papers and policy documents, facilitating the publication of guidance and reports.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Members, Corporate Management Team, external partners, and residents.</li></ul>The people we are looking for:We are looking for an experienced policy or project professional, preferably from within the public sector with a track record in designing and developing policies and change programmes that have brought about a successful change or outcome. The successful candidate will thrive in a varied and fast paced environment and be able to able to multi-task and work under pressure. You will need be an excellent communicator with highly developed organisational and project management skills.Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Spicer, Principal Policy Officer: <a href="mailto:sharon.spicer@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.spicer@medway.gov.uk</a>The Successful post holder will be subject to a standard DBS check. Interviews will be held in person at Gun Wharf w/c 15 December 2025Finance and Business Improvement are seeking a Policy Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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<h2>Good Growth</h2>
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
<h2> About the team</h2>
The roles are based within the Culture, Creative Industries and 24-Hour London Unit at the Greater London Authority. The Unit delivers the Mayor’s Culture Strategy for London, supporting an exciting, world-leading city of inspiration and opportunities for everyone. We do this through a wide range of programmes that support the arts and creative industries to grow and be accessible to all, and the capital to become the number one destination for 24-hour culture and entertainment. Projects we work on across the Unit include the London Borough of Culture, the Creative Economy Growth programme, Creative Enterprise Zones, East Bank, the Fourth Plinth Programme, Diversity in the Public Realm and 24-Hour London Task Force. The Mayor has adopted a new governance approach in which he has set mandates which commission the major programmes.
The Space for Culture team is part of the Culture, Creative Industries and 24-Hour London unit. It ensures that culture, creativity and community are hardwired into the fabric of our city to build a better London for everyone. From production and performance spaces to public realm projects, from protecting spaces at risk to creating opportunities for new spaces, we work to strengthen our city’s identity as a rich, diverse and multifaceted cultural capital.
The team plays a strategic role in the delivery of a range of cultural infrastructure and public realm initiatives including the Fourth Plinth, East Bank, Creative Enterprise Zones, Culture and Community Spaces at Risk, Making Space for Culture, the Thames Estuary Production Corridor, Diversity in the Public Realm, the Creative Land Trust, ReStage, and an International Centre for Creative Industries.
We are recruiting for two full-time Grade 9 positions within the Space for Culture team:
Senior Policy Officer – Cultural Infrastructure
This role will sit within the Making Space for Culture team and report to the Making Space for Culture Manager.
Senior Policy Officer – Creative Enterprise Zones
This role will be part of the Creative Enterprise Zones team and report to the Senior Programme Manager, Creative Enterprise Zones.
The principal accountabilities and job descriptions – both shared and role-specific – are outlined below.
Key contacts
Accountable to: Making Space for Culture Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Creative Enterprise Zones
Accountable for: Resources allocated to the job
Principal contacts: Internal GLA Staff (Culture, Planning, Intelligence, Business, Regeneration, Environment Housing Teams) and External stakeholders (London Boroughs, representative bodies, developers, external consultants, delivery partners, cultural organisations and creative businesses, industry groups, external funders).
<h2>About the role</h2>
Senior Policy Officer - Cultural Infrastructure
The Senior Policy Officer role will find opportunities for the creation of fit for purpose cultural space which serves the needs of all Londoners, bringing together research, policy and project delivery. The candidate will bring experience of placemaking, masterplanning, planning and development of cultural infrastructure projects to the team. Use of data and evidence to make compelling cases would be advantageous.
Senior Policy Officer, Creative Enterprise Zones
As Senior Policy Officer, Creative Enterprise Zones you will develop and implement the Mayor's policies and plans for Creative Enterprise Zones, as outlined in the Mayor's Cultural Strategy, the London Plan, and London Growth Plan.
Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZ) launched in 2017 to increase permanent affordable creative space to work, provide business support, and improve access for Londoners to learn creative sector skills and find new jobs in the industry. You will lead on the delivery of Creative Enterprise Zones, working in partnership with borough partners and consortia and across the GLA to develop and implement this ambitious and innovative policy.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
Senior Policy Officer, Cultural Infrastructure
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<li>Enable new cultural space development by supporting the development and delivery of strategic cultural spaces identified through manifesto commitments, mandates and the Space Register.</li>
<li>Ensure delivery of programmes and tools which support the Cultural Infrastructure Plan objectives to retain and grow London’s cultural spaces. This may include developing new tools, research and resources.</li>
<li>Engage with stakeholders to support the integration of cultural space within new development identified within masterplans, Opportunity Areas and GLA Housing and Land projects.</li>
<li>Engage with planning policy and development management functions to support the delivery of cultural space including the Space Register. Provide advice and contribute to planning applications and planning policy related to the work you are delivering.</li>
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Senior Policy Officer, Creative Enterprise Zones
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<li>Establish, develop and maintain effective networks and relationships with external bodies to ensure agreed objectives for CEZ are achieved in line with the Mayor's priorities and the statutory cultural strategy, including in particular boroughs, CEZ consortia, creative SME representatives and artist stakeholders.</li>
<li>Develop and manage regular Knowledge Exchange Forums or other information exchange platforms to keep partners and external stakeholders involved in the development of the programme.</li>
<li>Maintain an up-to-date awareness of new developments, relevant legislative and national policy changes, national and international initiatives and best practice that could have an impact on the development of Creative Enterprise Zones.</li>
<li>Liaise with Making Space for Culture and Culture and Community Spaces at Risk teams to ensure development and protection of cultural spaces, with focus on creative production spaces.</li>
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Shared accountabilities for 2 x Grade 9 roles
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<li>Manage allocated staff and resources, external partnerships and contracts in accordance with the Authority's policies and Code of Ethics and Standards, reporting on risks as appropriate. This will include clienting of consultants as necessary, procurement, project management, monitoring and review of progress.</li>
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<li>Provide written and oral briefings and specialist reports related to key cultural policies for the Mayor and his advisors, GLA staff, government departments and London and national organisations including:</li>
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<li>drafting timely responses to Mayoral questions and correspondence</li>
<li>providing concise briefings and responses to questions</li>
<li>providing meeting management and secretariat functions for key meetings</li>
<li>representing the GLA at external events and meetings</li>
<li>making timely responses to the London Assembly's scrutiny function.</li>
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<li>Work across the Good Growth directorate to share knowledge and expertise and support crossover areas such as creative workspace, planning policy and economic development.</li>
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<li>Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities.</li>
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<li>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.</li>
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Undertake any other additional duties and tasks reasonably assigned to the role.
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>Experience of working on regeneration, planning or development schemes, to support the delivery of new space.</li>
<li>A demonstrable current working knowledge and experience of the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing London’s culture and creative industries sectors, including development pressures and business and operational models.</li>
<li>Experience of commissioning and carrying out research, including use of data, to produce practical, easily understood reports, toolkits and recommendations.</li>
<li>Extensive experience of project management – delivering projects to a specific timeline and budget.</li>
<li>Experience of chairing and managing stakeholder groups, bringing together partners from a wide range of different organisations.</li>
<li>Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills, including experience of preparing written reports, letters and briefings.</li>
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<h2>Behavioural Competencies</h2>

BUILDING AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3
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<li>Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives</li>
<li>Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities</li>
<li>Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict</li>
<li>Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect</li>
<li>Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership</li>
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COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 3
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<li>Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication</li>
<li>Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments</li>
<li>Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities</li>
<li>Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement</li>
<li>Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation</li>
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STRATEGIC THINKING
…is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.
Level 2
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<li>Works with a view to the future, prioritising own and others’ work in line with GLA objectives</li>
<li>Briefs and prepares team to accomplish goals and objectives</li>
<li>Communicates the GLA’s strategic priorities in a compelling and convincing manner, encouraging buy-in</li>
<li>Balances own team’s needs with wider organisational needs</li>
<li>Identifies synergies between team priorities and other relevant agendas</li>
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DECISION-MAKING
… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.
Level 2
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<li>Takes decisions as necessary on the basis of the information available</li>
<li>Makes decisions without unnecessarily referring to others</li>
<li>Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions that impact them</li>
<li>Identifies potential barriers to decision-making and initiates action to move a situation forward</li>
<li>Demonstrates awareness of the GLA’s decision-making processes and how to use them</li>
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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 Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
 Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2> If you have questions about the role</h2>
The recruiting managers will hold two online Q&amp;A sessions for both roles on 13 November and 17 November 2025. You can join the session using the links below:
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<li>Thursday, 13 November 2025, 12.30pm to 1.30pm:</li>
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Please note: Participants' names will not be displayed to other attendees by default. Organizers and presenters can see who is attending, but attendees can only see the names of organizers and presenters who are brought on screen.
Under the data protection legislation, the Greater London Authority is only allowed to use personal information if we have a proper reason (known as a 'legal basis') to do so. We have relied on your consent to join the event to process this data. We will not share your data with other third parties.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is:&nbsp;10 December and 12 December 2025
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
 We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
 We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
 Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>. 
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

Senior Policy Officer, Cultural Infrastructure & Senior Policy Officer, Creative Enterprise Zones (2

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This role is a 12 month fixed term secondment opportunity.&nbsp;
Please ensure you have your organisation’s support before applying. We’re keen to hear from individuals whose organisations are aligned with OPSI’s mission and are interested in building a collaborative relationship with us.
About the role
We’re offering an exciting secondment opportunity for an experienced information governance professional to join our small but ambitious Office for Public Service Innovation (OPSI) team. This new role provides the chance to shape how the Liverpool City Region approaches information governance. The post holder will support data sharing between organisations to enable public service innovation, better decision making and improved outcomes.
This role is about more than ensuring compliance. It’s about helping teams feel confident in their ability to gain new insights from data, share data safely and purposefully. This role will help to deliver a balanced approach to innovation as set out in our Community Charter on Data and AI.
Our user research has highlighted several barriers to effective use and sharing of data including difficulties in data discovery, real or perceived legislative barriers, a lack of confidence among non-specialists, and a disproportionate burden of responsibility and risk falling on individual information governance leads or data protection officers. The post holder will play a key role to shaping the City Region’s response to these challenges.
About the Office for Public Service Innovation
OPSI aims to equip, enable and empower public services in the Liverpool City Region to collaborate, innovate and deliver more effective services.
We will do this by harnessing and enhancing good work already happening, while also embedding a test, learn and grow culture to tackling persistent, unsolved challenges in the City Region. This approach aims to improve outcomes for our 1.6 million residents through improved collaboration, use of data and AI, and community involvement in service design.
Key responsibilities
As Information Governance Manager, you will:
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<li>- Lead the creation, coordination, signing and management of Liverpool City Region data sharing agreements that involve councils, police, fire, health and other agencies.</li>
<li>- Coach and support partners to build confidence in information governance, helping teams to understand and apply best practices.</li>
<li>- Create positive relationships across a range of organisations at senior and practitioner level, ensuring support for and engagement with information governance working groups and related projects.</li>
<li>- Provide expert advice to the Combined Authority and other partners on existing and proposed Liverpool City Region data sharing agreements, their scope, content, basis and other data protection factors, undertaking research as necessary.</li>
<li>- Draft and review data sharing agreements and data protection impact assessments, undertaking detailed negotiations with third parties.</li>
<li>- Work with Government officials to identify regulatory barriers to data sharing and develop new legal gateways to address these</li>
<li>- Horizon scan for new projects and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and innovation.</li>
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About you
We’re looking for someone who:
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<li>- Has proven expertise in information governance and data protection, with a deep understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and relevant guidance.</li>
<li>- Is a credible and trusted coach, who can build confidence and knowledge among senior managers, data analysts and others, supporting them to find solutions and use data in different ways.</li>
<li>- Has experience working within a Public Sector organisation</li>
<li>- Enjoys problem-solving in new, complex and sometimes ambiguous situations, where both creativity and pragmatism are required.</li>
<li>- Is confident navigating competing priorities and organisational dynamics, particularly across multi-agency settings.</li>
<li>- Can communicate about complex issues in a simple, clear manner, both in writing and in person.</li>
<li>- Is skilled at facilitation, negotiation, mediation and consensus-building.</li>
<li>- Builds trusted relationships and brings reassurance to stakeholders.</li>
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About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Information Governance Manager (secondment opportunity)

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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
The Trading Standards team is……
If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service in a fast-paced dynamic area of regulatory activity, and have substantial knowledge and understanding of legislation in relation to the work of a Trading Standards Service, we want to hear from you.
You will have experience of managing employees, projects and resources and be familiar with regulation and enforcement activities associated with a Trading Standards Service. &nbsp;With experience of working in a local authority Trading Standards team, you will co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the Trading Standards Service
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;Daniel Mannion at <a href="mailto:Daniel.mannion@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.mannion@knowsley.gov.uk</a> /&nbsp;07825677156
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Trading Standards Officer

Ealing Council is looking for a skilled and motivated Research and Consultation Officer to join our Research and Insight team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping the council understand the needs, experiences and priorities of our residents, communities and businesses.You will design and deliver high-quality research, data analysis, and public consultations that directly inform decision-making across the council. Working closely with service teams and senior leaders, you’ll ensure that evidence, insight and resident voice are at the heart of how we shape policy, strategy and service design.The council is on an ambitious journey of transformation, putting evidence-informed decision making at the heart of what it does. We are committed to listening to local people and involving communities in our decision-making, as we strive to make a positive impact on the society and the people we serve.Although demanding, work as part of this role will provide a good platform to test and showcase your abilities. You will also be part of a talented and supportive team that is orientated to think about new and innovative ways of delivering solutions to the key challenges and issues facing Ealing.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Design, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative research projects, including surveys, focus groups and interviews.</li><li>Deliver public consultations and engagement activities in line with statutory requirements and best practice.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams to understand evidence needs and produce actionable insights.</li><li>Present findings through clear, accessible reports and data visualisations that influence decisions at all levels.</li><li>Support the development of the council’s corporate evidence base, ensuring consistency, transparency and quality.</li><li>Monitor emerging trends, resident feedback and local intelligence to inform service planning and policy development.</li></ul>You will have a strong background in research, consultation or data insight—ideally within a public sector or policy environment. You’ll be confident managing multiple projects, have excellent analytical and communication skills, and be passionate about using evidence to make a difference for local communities.You will need to demonstrate:<ul><li>Experience designing and delivering social research or consultation projects.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience using data and insight to inform decisions.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex findings clearly.</li><li>Understanding of consultation and engagement principles within a local government or public policy context.</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships across teams and work collaboratively.</li><li>Experience using both quantitative and qualitative tools such as Excel, PowerBI, or NVivo for analysis and reporting.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Equalities Act, GDPR, Consultation principles).</li><li>Experience of using digital consultation platforms will be desirable.</li></ul>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.This role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.Closing date: Thursday 27 November 2025.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21185/research_and_consultation_officer.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile:</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Research and Consultation Officer

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Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result,&nbsp;we've&nbsp;developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.&nbsp;
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.
Redbridge is a progressive London authority embracing innovation and change.&nbsp; With a small yet proactive Trading Standards team we deliver priorities supporting vulnerable residents and regulating rogue traders. &nbsp;We champion partnership working with neighbouring authorities, Police, private sector and others.&nbsp; Recent successes include custodial sentence for a rogue trader and &nbsp;&nbsp;prosecution of counterfeiters involving a £1million worth of illegal goods.
Based in the Civic hub in Ilford’s diverse town centre, we actively encourage agile working and measurement of success by outcomes.
We need a qualified Trading Standards Practitioner to join our team to plan, lead and deliver our priorities.&nbsp; If leading high-level investigations or projects appeals to you, join us.&nbsp; We have major operations waiting to be launched.
These are active field officer posts and you will have to exercise warrants, pursue rogue traders and support victims.&nbsp; You will need to be a highly motivated self-starter and completer / finisher with good communication and negotiation skills.&nbsp; You will work in partnership with neighbouring North-East London authorities, Police, Fire, Customs, Home Office and other enforcement teams.&nbsp; You will need the full range of investigation and reporting skills, including appearance at Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a record of achievement and a commitment to supporting vulnerable victims, consumers and compliant businesses within the borough.
A full driving licence or alternative means of travel to multiple sites around the borough is essential.&nbsp; We provide electric pool cars and cycles, or a mileage allowance to enable travel.
To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter. 
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Trading Standards Officer (Practitioner)

We are recruiting for a Strategy &amp; Policy Officer to join our Corporate Strategy &amp; Partnerships Service.About the RoleTower Hamlets is a borough with a proud history of standing up to injustice and supporting one another through tough times. It’s in this spirit that local people and organisations came together to shape our new shared vision, Our Tower Hamlets 2035. The vision sets out five bold ambitions to create a borough where everyone can live a good life and reach their full potential.We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative Strategy &amp; Policy Officer to help deliver this vision. You’ll play a key role in shaping the development of strategy and policy to achieve the boroughs ambitions and managing high-impact strategic projects to improve the lives of residents. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a borough-wide movement for change, helping to shape how we work together, tackle inequality, and improve lives.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Strategy &amp; policy development – Working with key stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to achieve the boroughs ambitions. </li> <li>Strategic projects – Supporting the delivery of strategic projects with council services and key partners around our shared priorities.</li> <li>Translate strategic priorities into action - Helping partners and services align their work with the vision and deliver real change on the ground.</li> <li>Mobilise partnerships - To deliver the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 ambitions, working across sectors to develop shared solutions to complex challenges.</li> <li>Support innovation and learning - Creating space for experimentation, sharing lessons, and scaling up what works.</li> <li>Champion equity and inclusion, ensuring our work reflects the borough’s diversity and tackles systemic inequalities.</li></ul>Our Benefits<ul> <li> Competitive salary £50,175 - £53,319. </li> <li> Local Government Pension Scheme membership. </li> <li> Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. </li> <li> Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. </li> <li> Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). </li> <li> Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways. </li></ul> BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Strategy & Policy Officer

Senior Strategy &amp; Policy OfficerTower Hamlets is a borough with a proud history of standing up to injustice and supporting one another through tough times. It’s in this spirit that local people and organisations came together to shape our new shared vision, Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035. The vision sets out five bold ambitions to create a borough where everyone can live a good life and reach their full potential.We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative Senior Strategy &amp; Policy Officer in the Corporate Strategy &amp; Partnerships Service to help deliver this vision. You’ll play a key role in thinking about the boroughs big challenges and opportunities, shaping strategy and policy across the borough, and leading high-impact strategic projects to improve the lives of residents.This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a borough-wide movement for change, helping to shape how we work together, tackle inequality, and improve lives.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Lead strategy &amp; policy development – Working with key stakeholders to lead the development of strategies and plans to achieve the boroughs vision.</li> <li>Own strategic projects – Lead strategic projects with council services and external partners around our shared priorities.</li> <li>Translate strategic priorities into action - Helping partners and services align their work with the vision and deliver real change on the ground.</li> <li>Build and broker relationships - With anchor institutions, businesses, community organisations, and residents to co-design and deliver impactful initiatives.</li> <li>Support innovation and learning - Creating space for experimentation, sharing lessons, and scaling up what works.</li> <li>Champion equity and inclusion - Ensuring our work reflects the borough’s diversity and tackles systemic inequalities.</li></ul>About YouYou’ll bring:<ul> <li>A deep understanding of the strategic challenges facing Tower Hamlets and a commitment to the Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035 vision.</li> <li>Proven experience of leading strategy development and own strategic projects and contributing to strategic projects.</li> <li>The ability to use data and insight to understand complex challenges and work with stakeholders to develop solutions.</li> <li>Strong facilitation and engagement skills with the ability to engage elected members, senior officers, and residents.</li> <li>Good political awareness and an understanding of how to work within complex organisational and community landscapes.</li> <li>Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to write and present ideas for different audiences.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul> <li>A chance to be part of a bold and inclusive vision for Tower Hamlets.</li> <li>A supportive and collaborative team environment.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and progression.</li></ul>Apply NowJoin us in shaping the future of Tower Hamlets. Help us build a borough where everyone can thrive. For an information conversation, contact Craig Morbey by emailing <a href="mailto:craig.morbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">craig.morbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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Senior Strategy & Policy Officer

We are recruiting for a Strategy &amp; Improvement Lead to join our Corporate Strategy &amp; Partnerships Service.About the RoleTower Hamlets is a borough with a proud history of standing up to injustice and supporting one another through tough times. It’s in this spirit that residents and local organisations came together to shape our new shared vision, Our Tower Hamlets 2035, The vision sets out five bold ambitions to create a borough where everyone can live a good life and reach their full potential.We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative Strategy &amp; Improvement Lead to help deliver this vision. You’ll lead the council’s work in building and strengthening relationships across the borough – from anchor institutions and businesses to voluntary and community groups – to drive forward our shared ambitions.This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a borough-wide movement for change, helping to shape how we work together, tackle inequality, and improve lives.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Mobilise partnerships - To deliver the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 ambitions, working across sectors to develop shared solutions to complex challenges.</li> <li>Build and broker relationships - With anchor institutions, businesses, community organisations, and residents to co-design and deliver impactful initiatives.</li> <li>Coordinate strategic partnerships – Managing the Partnership Executive Group bringing together key stakeholders to improve Tower Hamlets.</li> <li>Strengthening partnerships – Support strategic partnerships to ensure they are aligned with the boroughs vision, operating effectively and measuring their impact. </li> <li>Represent the Council - In key forums and partnerships to shape policy and attract investment into the borough.</li> <li>Enable neighbourhood working - Supporting services and communities to collaborate locally and tailor support to the needs of each area.</li> <li>Translate strategic priorities into action - Helping partners and services align their work with the vision and deliver real change on the ground.</li> <li>Team leadership – Managing the Council’s strategic partnership function and the partnership team.</li></ul>About YouYou’ll bring:<ul> <li>A deep understanding of the strategic challenges facing Tower Hamlets and a commitment to the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 vision.</li> <li>Strong political awareness and the ability to navigate complex organisational and stakeholder environments.</li> <li>Proven experience of enabling and driving cross-sector collaborations that deliver social impact.</li> <li>Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.</li> <li>Confidence in using data and insight to inform strategy and solve problems.</li> <li>Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences.</li> <li>A passion for community-led change and a belief in the power of partnership working.</li></ul>Our Benefits<ul> <li> Competitive salary of £62,742 - £66,084. </li> <li> Local Government Pension Scheme membership. </li> <li> Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. </li> <li> Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. </li> <li> Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). </li> <li> Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways. </li></ul> BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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Strategy & Improvement Lead

About the rolePurpose of the job To assess and take the requisite action in relation to licensing applications and to undertake compliance and enforcement activities and actions in accordance with law, statutory guidance, codes of practice and policy to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations. The role requires the post holder to be knowledgeable and competent in the practise of all the Team’s licensing responsibilities and to lead in one of the following subject areas: Animal Welfare Licensing and Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing. <ul><li>To undertake licensing inspections, audits, investigations and other enforcement or administrative activities relevant to the Team’s responsibilities and in accordance with law, statutory guidance, codes of practice, PACE and RIPA in line with the principles of risk assessment. </li></ul><ul><li>To use a range of enforcement tools to obtain compliance, including verbal and written warnings, enforcing licence conditions and penalty points, and issuing suspensions and revocations and formal notices in consultation with the Licensing Enforcement Team Leader and relevant senior managers.</li></ul><ul><li>To gather evidence in accordance with PACE and RIPA, conduct PACE interviews, prepare prosecution files, liaise with legal advisors and senior managers, and attend and give evidence in court in accordance with law, policy, and guidance. </li></ul><ul><li>To respond to service requests and investigate complaints relating to premises, vehicles, drivers, and activities for which the service has a licensing responsibility in accordance with law, policy, and guidance within agreed timescales.</li></ul><ul><li>To act as technical lead in Animal Welfare, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing or Licensing Act 2003/Gambling Act 2003, to involve providing advice on associated licensing matters to businesses, the public, Elected Members, internal and external partners, and agencies.</li></ul><ul><li>To prepare and present licensing reports to the Licensing &amp; Appeals Committee (or sub committees thereof).</li></ul><ul><li>To support senior managers in the development of policy, procedures, guidance, and training materials where it relates to their lead area/s of responsibility.</li></ul><ul><li>To liaise with other services, authorities, and agencies to ensure joined-up and effective delivery of the licensing enforcement function and to undertake outreach and partnership working with the licensed trade</li></ul><ul><li>To undertake personal learning development to maintain up-to-date specialist technical knowledge, including training programmes, conducting own research, and reading as required, to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations. </li></ul>What will you be doing?<h4>General responsibilities applicable to all jobs</h4> <ol><li>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</li><li>Comply with the Council’s policies and procedures including (but not limited to) safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equalities, customer care, agreed audit actions and health and safety (ensuring that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons).</li><li>Understand the councils commitment to Corporate Parenting and take responsibility to support this commitment. Enable the council to be the best corporate parents possible to children and young people in our current and previous care.</li><li>Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li></ol>The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.About youThe post holder will be required to carry out programmed work outside of normal working hours and must be prepared to undertake unsocial hours duties without notice where circumstances demand immediate intervention. Flexitime, time off in lieu and flexible working hours are available to meet this requirement. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Licensing Enforcement Officer 

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We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Policy Officer – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to join our Insight, Strategy &amp; Inclusion Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.
As the Policy Officer - EDI, you will have the opportunity to embed the Council’s Equality policy and objectives to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers (our residents), giving everyone the opportunity to thrive.
You will ensure that the Council leadership and Executive can make informed and timely decisions to enhance or change its strategic direction as the needs of our environment or our customers change and evolve. This will include building effective professional relationships with key stakeholders, external partners and staff equality networks.
You will ensure there are appropriate strategies, action plans and processes in place to deliver on equalities priorities across the council and provide a policy resource to support other key projects required by the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team.&nbsp;
There will also be opportunities to undertake projects with a broader remit to support the council's priorities.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)
⭐GP Helpline available 24/7
⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car, Cycle to Work, and Home &amp; Tech&nbsp;
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports &amp; Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key responsibilities include:
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<li>Support the council on equality practices and legislation to ensure the organisation, colleagues, stakeholders and partners fulfil statutory obligations and service provision consistent with the Councils strategic vision and objectives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the effective implementation and delivery of the approved Equality Policy, challenging existing practices, developing innovative solutions and influencing change to enable the organisation to achieve its ambitions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues, providing advice and support to promote, develop and embed equality, diversity and inclusion considerations into projects, strategy, policy and decision making.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deliver specific projects and groups ensuring that work is managed and delivered to agreed timescales and budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the Wokingham Voice of Inclusion and Equality partnership, developing the group’s membership and enabling them to create real impact in the community.</li>
<li>Lead horizon scanning and policy advice across the areas of expertise, responding to changes within the Borough and the wider political environment, recommending plans or strategies to support senior leadership and members to respond to opportunities and challenges.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Experience of working in a large, complex, organisation, preferably in a local authority</li>
<li>Experience of advising an organisation on equality and inclusion issues</li>
<li>Knowledge of equality legislation and frameworks relevant to local government &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>High quality written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to develop, manage and deliver effective projects</li>
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Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role please contact Emily Higson (Head of Insight, Strategy &amp; Inclusion) on<a href="mailto:emily.higson@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">emily.higson@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 11pm
Interview date: W/C 15th December 2025
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.&nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.&nbsp;
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.&nbsp;
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.&nbsp;
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

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Coventry is a diverse and exciting place to work with excellent opportunities created by a challenging and varied workload. You will be joining a busy, friendly, and professional Licensing &amp; Business Compliance Team with prospects to gain experience in a wide range of subject areas, as well as operate in a variety of commercial and domestic settings. &nbsp;The team covers a wide range of functions, including Food Standards, Feed Hygiene, Animal Health and Welfare, Fair Trading, Consumer Advice, Product Safety, Door Step Crime, Under Age Sales of Restricted products, Counterfeiting and Licensing enforcement.&nbsp;We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven Trading Standards Officer to join this busy and dynamic team.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want 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 applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? Under the general direction of the Principal Trading Standards Officer, you will be responsible for contributing to &nbsp;<ul>
<li>Deliver a high-quality Business Compliance and Advice service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enforce all relevant legislation administered by the section, and educate and encourage the public and business proprietors to improve relevant standards.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Undertake investigations of complaints and inspections of premises, including joint inspections with other agencies, to ensure compliance with legislation as required, ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Prepare reports and briefing notes as necessary for relevant committee and member meetings, such as Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Cabinet Member Meetings and Scrutiny Board and provide technical support to the Chair of Committee, Cabinet Member and Senior Officers. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide first line contact, offer appropriate assistance, advice and support for members of the public and businesses, including outside agencies, Elected Members, Senior Officers and other Council Departments, making telephone enquiries or calling in person; and provide professional and legally correct advice and information&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prepare statements of evidence and correspondence to be submitted to Legal Services, and attend Court as required to give evidence and report back on the outcome. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Interview alleged offenders and witnesses under PACE as required.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.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).Shortlisting date&nbsp;27th November 2025Interview date&nbsp;4th December 2025Who are we looking for? A Trading Standards Officer with experience of carrying out investigative work in an enforcement environment, with knowledge and an understanding of legislation and Codes of Practice (including PACE) in relation to Trading Standards and Consumer Protection and any associated regulations and policy relevant to the service area. &nbsp;Experience of sampling, animal health and welfare, food standards and feed hygiene is desirable.&nbsp;You will have the ability to build relationships with businesses and customers, and have excellent standards of customer care and equal opportunities when delivering the business compliance function.&nbsp;When applying for this role, you will be asked to write a personal statement. Please include the following examples in your application: &nbsp;<ul>
<li>Experience and Knowledge of working within a Trading Standards Team&nbsp;</li>
<li>Examples of dealing with customers and building relationships with businesses to get desired outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative and generate ideas to solve problems.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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>For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification that the Council considers reasonable.Interview date: 4th December 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council.
We've got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference.
Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services.
If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Trading Standards Officer
About the Role: 
As a Trading Standards Officer you will be required to carry out the full range of statutory trading standards enforcement duties, depending on qualifications and competency, in relation to weights and measures, food standards, intellectual property, fair trading law, consumer product safety, credit, feeding stuffs and fertilisers, doorstep crime and underage sales.
You will carry out criminal compliance enforcement activities across the regulatory service functions whilst working within a generic team carrying out inspections, projects, and investigations into complex and serious breaches of trading standards legislation, identify legal contraventions and select, recommend and execute appropriate enforcement activity based on assessed risk.
You will have sole responsibility for undertaking this work and the duties will include presenting solutions to bring a resolution to complex issues.
About the candidate:
We would like to hear from you if you have the relevant experience to comply with the training, qualifications and competence requirements and you must hold the following qualification:
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<li>Professional CTSI qualification: Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS) or its equivalent Weights and Measures and Food Standards modules are essential for this role.</li>
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Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact&nbsp;Gill Vicary on 0151 691 8377 or 07796 696 189 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gillvicary@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">gillvicary@wirral.gov.uk</a>.
Interviews to be held mid December 2025. 
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruit…</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we're committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You'll also want to know what it's like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We're serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You'll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you'd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV's from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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