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Job Title: Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: CountywidePlease note we have 4 vacancies:<ul><li>2 covering the East and North of the County</li><li>2 covering the South and West of the County</li></ul>Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire has a well-established and accredited Family Group Conference (FGC) Service. We believe that those families open to Hertfordshire Children’s Services should be supported to come together, talk through concerns and find solutions from within their own networks at the earliest opportunity and that FGCs offer this possibility. The FGC is supported and facilitated by a trained and skilled coordinator, who helps the family prepare for the meeting and attends to support.To help us deliver and promote our Family Group Conference service, we are recruiting Coordinators to join our experienced, innovative and friendly team, where reflective, relationship-based and systemic practice is supported and encouraged.<h4>About the role</h4>As an FCG coordinator, you will be coordinating and facilitating Family Group Conferences which will involve direct work with children and families.&nbsp;As a coordinator you will need to be self-motivated, dynamic and organised, with an experience and passion to help empower children and families to come together and create a family plan, to support positive change.&nbsp;This role offers the opportunity to primarily work with and support adolescents and their families experiencing acute distress. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working in children social care or a similar setting.</li><li>Experience of and commitment to delivering high quality work for families, children, and young people.</li><li>Direct experience of children and young peoples participation.</li><li>An understanding and ability to manage groups and meetings.</li><li>Ability to understand and manage complex family dynamics and needs of CYP.</li><li>To be able to demonstrate a commitment to the Family Group Conference model of practice, and a knowledge and commitment to a solution focused approach.</li><li>Ability to be flexible in your working hours, evenings and weekends may be required to meet the needs of this role.</li><li>This is an essential car user post. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with different partner agencies.</li><li>Proficient use of IT packages such as Microsoft office, excel, word, MS teams, email.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment and service provision.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A knowledge of Family Group Conferencing would be helpful and if trained, this would be advantageous</li><li>A Social work qualification or professional equivalent qualification. You must be registered with SW England if you are Social Worker.</li><li>Experience of mediation, advocacy, and participation&nbsp;</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Anna LeVesconte (<a href="mailto:anna.levesconte@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.levesconte@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) or Louise Hagger (<a href="mailto:louise.hagger@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.hagger@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits 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. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator

Job Title: Skills Specialist Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire Futures is a dynamic partnership between businesses and the public sector, driving sustainable economic growth across the county. It is the leading voice for the Hertfordshire’s economy, setting the strategic direction to accelerate business growth, job creation, innovation and investment.The Skills team are responsible for delivery of several flagship skills programmes including: Hertfordshire Opportunities and HOP (Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal), Skills Bootcamps and other skills related projects.&nbsp; The team are responsible for supporting employers to assess their workforce development needs, signpost to local solutions and enable employers to connect with local skills and talent through the Hertfordshire Careers Hub and the Connect to Work programme.&nbsp; The role will be promoting skills across a range of different sectors including professional services, film and TV, hospitality, health and social care, life sciences, technology, construction and the built environment.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is focused on delivering impactful skills-based programmes and initiatives, aligned with strategic priorities and stakeholder needs. You will be responsible for generating employer engagement opportunities and maximising relationships with both new and existing clients. A key part of the role involves managing a caseload of employers, identifying their current and future skills needs, and raising the profile of Hertfordshire’s skills solutions.You will provide an account management service, signposting and facilitating referrals to a wide range of skills, employment, and careers solutions. As a champion of technical education and inclusive employment, you will develop excellent knowledge of the local offer and build strong relationships with Hertfordshire’s skills and employment providers.In addition to core responsibilities, the role may include involvement in cross-functional projects related to skills development and stakeholder relationships within construction and the built environment. This will require the ability to manage projects effectively, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, analyse data and monitor and report on progress to support continuous improvement. The role demands strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and sectors to support strategic goals.This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation and making a real difference to Hertfordshire’s skills landscape.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience in sales, employer engagement, lead generation, and networking</li><li>Ability to develop strong relationships with referral partners, training providers, and employers and be able to facilitate positive change</li><li>Strong level of local knowledge and connection, with the credibility to engage effectively with stakeholders</li><li>A good understanding of the skills and employment landscape including careers education and programmes for residents with barriers to employment, and awareness of challenges and opportunities</li><li>Knowledge and experience of skills solutions available to businesses, including apprenticeships, technical education, employment programmes, and qualifications</li><li>An understanding of the construction industry and developer employment and skills plans would be desirable</li><li>Ability to manage, monitor, analyse data and contribute to cross-functional projects</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confidence to represent Hertfordshire Futures programmes at events and promote advocacy to our programmes</li><li>Be able to identify case study opportunities, good news stories and promote opportunities.</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 Programme and Project, level PRO10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Project &amp; programmeTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Claire Scarisbrick, Skills Delivery Manager:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Claire.scarisbrick@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk" target="_blank">Claire.scarisbrick@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 17th November 2025Benefits 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.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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Job Title: Supported Living &amp; Short Breaks Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 9 months Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSecondment 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 Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>About the team</h4>Scarborough house is a Supported Living and Short Break service offering support to adults with learning disabilities and varying disabilities such as epilepsy, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The Short Break service is a CQC registered 7 bedded service. The Supported Living service is made up of 3 different Bungalow’s on site supporting a total of 16 adults across the service.The ethos of the service is to enable people who live or stay at Scarborough house to have full and varied lives whilst supporting and promoting their independence.We are currently looking to offer this opportunity to a person who has some managerial experience and wants to further their career in a dynamic setting. The manager is required to oversee the operational management of this service and collaboratively better the lives of the people we support. As the service manager, you will be required to register with the Care Quality Commission, be accountable for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the service and will be responsible for meeting required standards of staffing, in accordance with the Health &amp; Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage support for adults with disabilities whilst taking responsibility for all practice and ongoing support planning, ensuring all staff are aware of and meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.</li><li>Lead effective communication and liaison with Social Work Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT), Health Professionals, Brokerage team, other service managers, and transition teams working with young adults.</li><li>Build positive relationships with people utilising the service, their families and carers.</li><li>Developing and empowering staff to support adults with disabilities, of which, some are extremely complex.</li><li>You will monitor staff performance, provide support, recognise talent, and implement appropriate individual career and development plans.</li><li>Responsible for advising on and developing policies, procedures, and operational systems to reflect the aims and objectives of the service.</li><li>Responsible for personnel and employee relations, including grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures. Responsibility for the recruitment and induction of all staff in line with the General Social Work Council Code of Practice and Care Standards Act 2000.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>RQF (Formerly QCF) Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>CQC Registration with the service if application is successful</li><li>Managerial experience in a social care setting</li><li>Experience of working within regulatory body frameworks ie CQC or PAMMS</li><li>Experience working with adults with disabilities</li><li>Experience with grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Experience with recruitment</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careIf you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please feel free to call Karen Matthews, Group Manager on 07812 323049 or <a href="mailto:karen.matthews@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.matthews@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 19 November 2025Benefits 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 Secondment Form 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;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.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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Lease Car Administrator Starting Salary: £25,583 opportunity to progress to £28,141 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This role provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Fleet Management Services Team at a time that we move towards a more sustainable fleet in support or our wider organisations ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.&nbsp; Fleet Services manage a fleet of some 150 lease cars and 450 commercial vehicles.&nbsp; This role undertakes the administrative and reporting works associated with the lease cars on the fleet<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Ensure the processes and procedures for the provision of lease cars to HCC staff are adhered to.</li><li>Provide quotes for vehicles as requested and ensure that the prospective lease car drivers fully understand the contractual implications associated with taking lease car.</li><li>Work closely with Lease Car Financial Team ensuring that the information they require is supplied.</li><li>Regularly review, agree, and implement changes to the processes and procedures ensuring that these changes do not affect the integrity of the system. Ensure that paperwork associated with the provision of lease cars is completed and retained. Ensure that lease car drivers are fully aware of their responsibilities under the Lease Car Policy. Administer the provision of hire cars, MOT and renewal reminders and all other areas where client liaison is required.</li><li>Ensure that Jaama is continually up to date and that the integrity of the information within is not compromised.</li><li>Update insurance database, adding &amp; deleting as necessary</li><li>Manage the HCC, Greyfleet and lease car driver licence checking policy.</li><li>Develop and maintain knowledge of contract specifications ensuring a good working relationship is maintained with suppliers and customers.</li><li>Movement of cars on site and occasions where collection of cars offsite is required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A good general level of education, including the use of software packages such as Microsoft Office.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with colleagues, while being equally comfortable with customers.</li><li>A keen attention to detail with the ability to input, manage update database and excel spreadsheets, reconcile issues and produce information and reports.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of SAP and Jaama Finance Data Systems</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 Business Support Services, level BUS6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sharon Scott Hibbert&nbsp; <a href="mailto:sharon.scott-hibbert@hertsfullstop.co.uk" target="_blank">sharon.scott-hibbert@hertsfullstop.co.uk</a>&nbsp;T: 01438 845455&nbsp; or Peter Brown,<dl><dd><a href="mailto:Peter.Brown@hertsfullstop.co.uk" target="_blank">Peter.Brown@hertsfullstop.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</dd><dt>Work Phone Number</dt><dd>01438 845452</dd><dt>Extension Number</dt><dt>Mobile Phone Number</dt><dd>for an informal discussion about the role.</dd></dl>Interview Date: w/c 17 November 2025Benefits 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. <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.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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Job Title: Registration Officer Starting Salary: £31,537 opportunity to progress to £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 14.5,Wednesdays and Fridays Location: Hatfield Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity to join the busy team of Registrars at Hatfield Register Office. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised person to join us in delivering this vital service to the people of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>The role involves registering key life events such as births, deaths and marriages. It also involves taking notices of marriage and conducting Marriages and Civil Partnerships, both in the register office and at licenced venues in the area.You will be working in a busy office with a schedule of face-to-face appointments with members of the public. You will need to use excellent communication skills to extract key information and ensure the accuracy of the data recorded. You will also need strong presentation skills in order to be able to conduct ceremonies ranging from intimate celebrations to those with hundreds of guests.There may be an opportunity to join the weekend ceremonies team and be paid sessional fees for weekend ceremony work.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. A good standard of general education is required, but previous experience is not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Ability to understand complicated and detailed legislation, rules and procedures and interpret them to customers in emotional and sensitive situations.</li><li>Administrative skills – Must be able record facts and figures accurately,</li><li>Good standard of English and numeracy and the ability to write legibly and to spell correctly</li><li>Good ICT skills – proficient in the use of MS Teams, Word.</li><li>Good Organisational Skills – Ability to organise the work efficiently.</li><li>Good Planning Skills – ability to plan your day, week as necessary.</li><li>Attention to detail methodical approach</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Strong public speaking skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Registration experience with a sound knowledge of registration Law.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a commitment to delivering key life events to the most exacting standards at times of the greatest significant to our customers. &nbsp;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 Regulatory Services, level REG8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Regulatory servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Danielle Lewis, <a href="mailto:danielle.lewis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">danielle.lewis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmed&nbsp;Benefits 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. <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.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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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Communications and Marketing Officer in partnership with Bird Aware Essex. If you are creative and driven, and keen to play a key role in developing and delivering engaging communication and marketing activities that promote the project’s aims, strengthen the Bird Aware Essex brand, and inspire&nbsp;behaviour change among coastal visitors then we would love to hear from you.
Bird Aware Essex is a partnership initiative working to protect the internationally important birdlife of the Essex coast. The project aims to raise awareness of coastal birds and encourage responsible recreation so that people and wildlife can share the coast harmoniously.
Working as part of our friendly and passionate team, the successful applicant will lead on the development of online and offline communications, social media, marketing campaigns and media relations to increase the visibility and impact of the project. Alongside this, duties include supporting collaborative working with partner organisations as well as rangers and other members of the Bird Aware Essex team to ensure a consistent and professional approach to all communications.
Applicants will be experienced communications or marketing professionals with a proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate campaigns across multiple channels, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex environmental messages into clear and engaging content.
The post holder will be confident using a range of digital tools and platforms, including social media management, website editing, analytics and design software such as Canva. A creative approach, combined with good organisational and time management skills, will be essential. A genuine interest in wildlife, conservation and the natural environment is highly desirable, as is the ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
The post requires flexibility, with some occasional travel to coastal locations for photography, filming and events, and occasional work outside normal office hours.
Please note that this role is currently on a part time basis (3 days per week) and fixed term for 24 months.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 17th November 2025.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Communications and Marketing Officer Bird Aware Essex

Job Title: Head of Home Improvement Agency Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA) is a fast-paced, multi-district partnership dedicated to enhancing the quality of lives through home adaptations and improvements.We're an innovative partnership with six districts coming together to provide a service that supports the independence of local residents. Working closely with local and central government, HHIA delivers high-quality services that promote independence and implement best practices.<h4>About the role</h4>This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and proactive person join our fast-paced DFG adaptations and income generating service. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can deliver consistent high levels of managerial support. You will join a friendly, dedicated and inclusive team.You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of home adaptations and improvements, as well as liaising with stakeholders such as local councils, contractors, and the people we support.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and manage the service’s operations, monitoring KPI’s to ensure adaptations are delivered on time and within budget.</li><li>Oversee a team of staff and contractors, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.</li><li>Work with local and central government to secure funding and grants.</li><li>Provide high-quality advice and consultation services to Hertfordshire residents.</li><li>Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations and quality standards.</li><li>Prepare reports and updates for senior management, the Partnership Board and external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities, develop and implement strategic plans to take the Agency forward.</li><li>Ensure the Agency delivers to the Board’s expectations of quality, timescales and budget spend.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Management, Engineering) or equivalent experience</li><li>Strong leadership and management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Familiarity with home adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants, building regulations and associated legislation</li><li>Budget management experience</li><li>Problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with people with disabilities or long-term health conditions</li><li>Experience of applied use of social care legislation</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Catherine.Greenlaw@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Catherine.Greenlaw@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date:11 or 12 December 2025Benefits 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. <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.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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Job Title: Head of Highways Contracts &amp; Network Starting Salary: £84,421 progressing to £93,565 per annum - pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities available Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>As soon as people go out their front door to go to the shops, visit a friend, have something delivered or travel to work they all rely on the highway service. As a consequence, our elected members, residents and customers are at the centre of everything we do.The postholder leads a large and successful team which affects all the work of the Highways Service. &nbsp;The team has four main functions including:1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Highways Network Management – Delivering the authorities responsibilities and duties under the Traffic Management Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, enforcement under the Highways Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act.2. &nbsp; &nbsp;Contract Management and Procurement- Managing the full suite of our Highway Contracts with an annual throughput of circa £100million.3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Service Development – Working across the service identifying opportunities for innovation and continual service evolution, including in technology, sustainability, social value and efficiency.4. &nbsp; &nbsp;Customer Engagement – Leading on the engagement with all our customers and members, setting service standards and delivering positive interactions.The team includes approximately 60 directly employed HCC people and further embedded resource provided by our professional services contract with Jacobs.This role is fundamental to the success of the Highways Service, and the postholder will need to develop positive relationships across numerous internal teams, with Members, and with our partners, Jacobs and Ringway. &nbsp;As a Head of Service, the postholder reports to the Director Highways and Strategic Operations and will be part of the Senior Management Board, responsible for the effective leadership, management and performance of the service.Required at an exciting time where we have recently procured our two main highway contracts, you will play a significant role in shaping the future Highway and Transport services in Hertfordshire, especially the areas you are responsible for. You will be the nominated Service Manager within our main contracts and will be accountable for the contract and performance management of the suite of highway contracts, directing provider resource to ensure value for money across the circa £100million per annum highway service.The successful candidate will also fulfil the role of the council’s Traffic Manager, acting independently to ensure we fulfil our responsibilities under the Traffic Management Act 2004, in particular demonstrating parity amongst all works promoters.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Exercise positive, creative leadership to the Highways Service, as part of the Highways Senior Management Board, contributing to the governance of services procured by contract or delivered through partnerships with other public bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Take the leading role in evolving and reviewing the Service and in managing future transformation.</li><li>You will support, develop, train and motivate four individuals in your direct line management, and oversee the work of over 60 people with a diverse range of skills working in different disciplines.</li><li>As Service Manager ensure all works and services procured through the contracts and deployment of funding deliver service outcomes, demonstrating due diligence, transparency and value for money, whilst identifying, promoting and delivering savings.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain financial controls across all highways’ contracts. Ensure financial management and payment disciplines are maintained for works, services and staff under the post-holder’s direct and indirect line management control</li><li>Translate policies, strategies and service levels into services and programmes of work, and secure their delivery to meet HCC objectives, whilst providing value for money and customer service.</li><li>Keep contracts for works, services and supplies under review and determine the selection of contractors within framework arrangements. Lead the management and amendment of existing contracts and the development, testing and procurement of replacement contracts as necessary. Lead for Hertfordshire in joint contracting arrangements with other bodies including the Eastern Highways Alliance.</li><li>Keep policies, service levels and technical standards under review so that they comply with the law. Recommend service levels to Members which will meet HCC objectives, as far as resources allow, and having regard to codes of practice and developing best practice</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Significant demonstratable experience in highways including a thorough understanding of relevant legislation including (but not limited to) the Highways Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, Traffic Management Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of current local and national highways and transport issues and associated legislation and practice and the roles and responsibilities of local authorities.</li><li>Demonstrable personnel management and leadership skills, including leading specialist technical functions, multi-disciplinary and collaborative teams and operational units.</li><li>Thorough understanding of contract procurement and management as well as project management processes, including the means to achieve effective and advantageous terms for HCC.</li><li>Familiarity with and proven competence for operating within a political environment.</li><li>Highly developed financial / budget management skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communications skills, demonstrable in a variety of media and a range of audiences</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Recognised degree-level qualification in Highways, Transportation or related discipline or a relevant equivalent, membership of a recognised and relevant professional body</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 Organisational Leadership, level 16 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Organisational LeadershipTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 8th December 2025Benefits 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. <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.





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We are looking for a someone with excellent customer service skills to join our Facilities Management Team at the Civic Centre site. The successful candidate will help make sure our building and meeting rooms are welcoming, well-organised and run smoothly for staff, visitors and external hirers.&nbsp;
This role involves providing cover for our reception, support in the set up of rooms for meetings and events and assist with administrative duties for the team. Applicants &nbsp;should have good communication skills and be confident undertaking basic computer tasks as well as having previous customer service experience and be able to work well within a team.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.&amp;nbsp</a>;
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

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Job Title: Business Support Supervisors Starting Salary: £34,434 opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Office Base East - Stevenage, West - Apsley Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supervising a small team to provide an excellent business support service?  Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.We have the following vacancies:Children's Services - Child Protection Conference - Stevenage 37 hours -12 months Fixed Term/secondment - Maternity cover for more information contact <a href="mailto:Ian.Drummey@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ian.Drummey@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Children's Services Family Safeguarding East - Stevenage 37 hours Fixed Term/Secondment until December 2026 for more information contact <a href="mailto:diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Adult Care Services - Safeguarding 18.5 hours - Covering both Stevenage and Apsley for more information please contact <a href="mailto:michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Adult Care Services - Integrated Discharge Service Team - West - Apsley/Watford General Hospital - 37 Hours please contact <a href="mailto:michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">michele.blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> <h4>About the role</h4>Business Support Supervisors will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li><li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li><li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li><li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li><li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li><li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li><li>A strong background in finance.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li><li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li><li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</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 Business Support Services, level BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesInterview Date: to be confirmed Benefits 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. <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.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 Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.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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Chelmsford City Council operates four leisure centres across the city, each offering a diverse range of sport and fitness activities to the local community.
Riverside Leisure Centre is our flagship facility, providing a dynamic environment where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy staying active. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering&nbsp;exceptional service in a fast-paced, energetic setting. If you're passionate about fitness and customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are currently seeking a motivated and personable individual to join our gym team. The ideal applicant will have a natural flair for building rapport and supporting others on their fitness journey. Working alongside our experienced gym instructors, you’ll deliver outstanding customer service, conduct inductions and assessments, and help members achieve their health and fitness goals.
The successful applicant will need to hold a Level 3 qualification in Personal Training, demonstrate excellent communication and customer care skills, and bring a high level of enthusiasm and professionalism to your work.
Key responsibilities in this role include designing and delivering personalised fitness, conducting fitness assessments and support member retention, leading group exercise classes in line with your qualifications, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the gym floor
If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in leisure, we’d love to hear from you.
This part time position, of 14.75 hours per week, is available to support the opening hours of the centre [Monday – Friday, 6am – 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 6am – 7pm]. Shifts will operate on a three week rotating schedule and will include evening and weekend shifts.
For more details about shift patterns, please email <a href="mailto:riverside@chelmsford.gov.uk" target="_blank">riverside@chelmsford.gov.uk</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer - Information Delivery Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join our high-performing Procurement team at Hertfordshire County Council, where you'll play a key role in delivering strategic and technical procurement expertise, and tender management services across our departments.You will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders, and advice on national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in the Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>Reporting to the Head of Procurement:Management Information &amp; Reporting<ul><li>You will develop and deliver accurate, timely management information reports on procurement activity, supporting informed decision-making across a variety of audiences.</li><li>You will provide essential data for ad hoc projects, such as third-party contract spend reviews and responses to procurement-related freedom of information requests.</li></ul>Compliance<ul><li>You will monitor and review the publication process for Procurement Act 2023 notices, ensuring optimal use of technology and resources.</li><li>You will publish pipelines of forthcoming procurements for both external audiences and internal reviews.</li></ul>Systems &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>You will lead the delivery and ongoing enhancement of the Council’s eTendering system (currently InTend), driving continuous improvement and system innovation.</li><li>You will ensure provision of succinct guidance materials to empower effective use of procurement systems across HCC.</li></ul>Supplier &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>You will liaise with prospective suppliers to resolve any eTendering technical issues promptly to ensure a positive supplier experience.</li><li>You will collaborate with district and borough council procurement officers to foster a coordinated approach to procurement activities across Hertfordshire, including participation in the Supply Hertfordshire forum.</li><li>You will contribute to any transition activity as part of the Local Government Reorganisation project in collaboration with district and borough colleagues.</li></ul>Financial Risk &amp; Supplier Monitoring<ul><li>You will support the provision of financial risk assessments of tenderers’ economic and financial standing in a tender evaluation process, through liaison with the relevant finance officers.</li><li>You will monitor the ongoing economic and financial standing of contracted suppliers, with a focus on key partners.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>You will provide line management and support to a procurement officer within the Information Delivery area, collaboratively working to deliver these objectives.</li><li>You may on occasion be asked to support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in its other activities, particularly in periods of high work volume and/or resource shortage.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>EssentialQualifications<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent);</li><li>or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li></ul>Interpersonal &amp; Communication skills<ul><li>Ability to influence senior managers internally and externally on projects.</li><li>Ability to resolve complaints and queries effectively</li></ul>IT skills<ul><li>Familiarity with standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office 365.</li><li>Ability to use specialist systems supporting procurement and contract activity e.g. Spend Analysis, e-Tendering system, Enterprise Resource Planning and Supplier Financial Risk Assessment</li><li>Experience of the production of reports and data analysis.</li></ul>Organisational &amp; Team Management skills<ul><li>Ability to supervise and motivate team members, identifying priorities, delegating work effectively and ensuring performance.</li><li>Commitment to working in a collaborative way</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to staff development</li></ul>Procurement skills and knowledge<ul><li>Ability to provide professional advice and leadership to service managers, particularly but not exclusively in relation to procurement systems.</li></ul>Analytical Skills<ul><li>Ability to make balanced judgements based on all available information about procurement and contract proposals and options.</li><li>Provide effective challenge to services about procurement and contract proposals ensuring maximum benefit to the public purse.</li><li>Ability to interpret financial monitoring reports e.g. from Dun and Bradstreet and escalate to Finance colleagues where necessary.</li></ul>Commercial awareness<ul><li>Ability to understand business needs in order to assess, evaluate and recommend options.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness of wider implications (for example, political, managerial or equal opportunities) of advice/options in relation to procurement.</li></ul>Problems &amp; Decisions<ul><li>Ability to provide a resolution based, excellent customer service approach to day-to-day issues arising in the procurement environment. Complex challenges and queries from a variety of sources, internal and external, constructive and adversarial will be encountered.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of designing and delivering presentations and/or training</li><li>Up to date knowledge of local, national and international legislation and rules pertaining to public procurement</li><li>Experience of running Public Sector procurement exercises</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 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Paul Drake on 01992 588747 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 1st December 2025Benefits 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. <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.





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Job Title: Procurement Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing procurement team which provides strategic and technical procurement advice and tender management services to departments within Hertfordshire County CouncilYou will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders under the PA23, and advice on the Provider Selection Regime, national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe wider team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>You will report to the Senior Procurement Officer in Contract Delivery<ul><li>You will plan and undertake contracting processes using our template documents</li><li>You will continue to develop your existing skills and knowledge of procurement procedures and techniques</li><li>You will ensure compliance with The Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the Council’s Contract Regulations and any other relevant legislation</li><li>You will support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in respect of procurement best practice and training</li><li>You will deliver a programme of procurements which will include large-scale contracts, undertaking tenders as well as mini competitions through framework agreements</li><li>You will advise Council officers on shaping an effective procurement process and engaging with the market at an early stage through effective pre-procurement market engagement</li><li>You will use the Council’s eTendering system (currently InTend) to carry out procurement processes</li><li>You will collaborate with Council officers to develop effective evaluation methodologies</li><li>You will work with colleagues from the Council’s Commercial Law Team to produce contractual documentation</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent); or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to manage a tendering process through to contract award</li><li>Knowledge of current public procurement legislation</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a member of the team</li><li>Effective collaborator and communicator</li><li>Competent user of standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workload, ensuring that deadlines and timescales are met while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to create the full suite of required tender and contract documentation, with guidance/input if necessary, from relevant stakeholders</li><li>Ability to brief and/or train officers on procurement process and procedures</li><li>Ability to recommend innovative and effective methods of resolving procurement issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of managing Public Sector procurements</li><li>Experience of using eTendering systems</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 is an exciting time to be in procurement with the new Procurement Act 2023 recently coming into force. You will help to shape the Council’s approach and there will be opportunities to contribute to broader procurement aspects such as social value, sustainability and modern slavery As part of SPG, you will help us to provide the excellent quality services that make a real difference to the people of HertfordshireYou will get involved with a wide range of procurements covering all of the Council’s service areas including highways, property, adult social care, children’s services, public health and community protection. This role will give you a fantastic diversity of experience in public service provisionThis job role is within the Corporate Services, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Zoe.Upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Zoe.Upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1st December 2025Benefits 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. <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.





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Procurement Officer

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer - Best Practice Delivery Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunitiess Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join our high-performing Procurement team at Hertfordshire County Council, where you'll play a key role in delivering strategic and technical procurement expertise, and tender management services across our departments.You will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders, and advice on national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in the Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.<h4>About the role</h4>Reporting to the Head of Procurement:<ul><li>You will be responsible for disseminating procurement best practice advice across the authority, including organisation and operation of the Contracting Best Practice Group, which includes representatives from all departments.</li><li>By reviewing, amending and developing new documentation, templates and processes in collaboration with the other members of the team, you will support procurement activities across the Council.</li></ul>Compliance<ul><li>You will maintain, review and amend the council’s contract regulations (through discussion with the commercial law team) on a regular basis.</li><li>You will work with the Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) to facilitate any procurement related audits conducted annually.</li><li>You will ensure any new or amended procurement related legislation is implemented in the council’s procedures.</li></ul>Training and Guidance<ul><li>You will ensure provision of succinct guidance materials to disseminated procurement best practice across the organisation.</li><li>You will lead on the provision of general and specific procurement training in the council.</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>You will collaborate with district and borough council procurement officers to foster a coordinated approach to procurement activities across Hertfordshire, including participation in the Supply Hertfordshire forum.</li><li>You will contribute to any transition activity as part of the Local Government Reorganisation project in collaboration with district and borough colleagues.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>You will provide senior leadership to the team when required.</li><li>You may on occasion be asked to support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in its other activities, particularly in periods of high work volume and/or resource shortage</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>EssentialQualifications<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent);</li><li>or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li></ul>Interpersonal &amp; Communication skills<ul><li>Ability to influence senior managers internally and externally on projects.</li><li>Ability to resolve queries effectively</li></ul>IT skills<ul><li>Ability to use standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office 365.</li></ul>Organisational &amp; Team Management skills<ul><li>Ability to supervise and motivate team members, identifying priorities, delegating work effectively and ensuring performance.</li><li>Commitment to working in a collaborative way</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to staff development</li></ul>Procurement skills and knowledge<ul><li>Up to date knowledge of local, national and international legislation and rules pertaining to public procurement</li><li>Ability to provide professional advice and leadership to service managers, particularly but not exclusively in relation to procurement legislation and best practice</li><li>Experience of designing and delivering presentations and/or training</li></ul>Analytical Skills<ul><li>Ability to make balanced judgements based on all available information about procurement and contract proposals and options.</li><li>Provide effective challenge to services about procurement and contract proposals ensuring maximum benefit to the public purse.</li></ul>Commercial awareness<ul><li>Ability to understand business needs in order to assess, evaluate and recommend options.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness of wider implications (for example, political, managerial or equal opportunities) of advice/options in relation to procurement.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of running Public Sector procurement exercises</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 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Paul Drake on 01992 588747 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 1st December 2025Benefits 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. <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.





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Job Title: Sustainable Partnership Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide - office base Stevenage - across County travel Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Our department is committed to supporting residents and communities across the county by improving access to sustainable transport. This includes helping people switch to electric and low-emission vehicles, in line with our goals to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality.Our primary goal is to increase the provision of Electric Vehicle chargepoints across the county, especially for those without driveways or in close proximity to chargepoints in car parks.As the programme progresses, the role will evolve to include greater responsibility for contract management and oversight of our appointed chargepoint operators. This will involve monitoring delivery against agreed performance targets, managing relationships with the operators and ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contract terms, and funding conditions.As a Sustainable Partnership Officer, you will report to the Programme Manager and play a key role in driving this programme forward. You will act as a crucial link between the county council and the district &amp; borough councils, leading allocated workstreams and making workstream-level decisions.Our team consists of a Programme Manager, Sustainable Partnership Officers, and a Strategy Manager. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative team, leveraging each other's strengths while continuously seeking areas for improvement both as a team and individually.<h4>About the role</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is committed to increasing electric vehicle infrastructure across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within the Growth &amp; Environment and help us achieve our vision to enable residents and businesses across Hertfordshire to charge their electric vehicles conveniently and appropriately.We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals with an interest or experience in sustainability, the environment, and tackling climate change. You’ll have a track record of delivering work to a high standard within agreed milestones,and be confident working alongside a range of internal and external stakeholders. With strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset, you’ll be comfortable resolving issues, navigating delivery challenges, and maintaining momentum across workstreams.The primary aim of the role is to work with our district and borough councils to ensure the implementation of additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the county, in line with our Electric Vehicle Strategy. You will act as the main point of contact within a defined geographical area, providing support, guidance, and coordination to ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic objectives.As the programme evolves, the role will also include supporting contract management and supplier oversight—monitoring performance, maintaining delivery documentation, and escalating risks where necessary. You’ll help ensure that partnerships remain accountable, outputs are delivered to agreed specifications, and that reporting is clear and consistent.In addition, the role will contribute to the delivery of HCC’s wider sustainable transport policies and strategies. This includes researching and assessing emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation, and supporting the development of initiatives that promote green transport across the county.There will also be opportunities to contribute to additional projects within the broader Transport for Hertfordshire strategy, offering scope to shape delivery across a range of sustainability and infrastructure programmes.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:· Strong Project management and organisational skills· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal· Driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across Hertfordshire will be required)· Ability to work as part of a team and with external stakeholders· Educated to degree level or equivalent experience that must be demonstratable· Ability to monitor performance and keep organised records and escalate risks· Strong analytical and data analysis skills to assess service providers performance and value for money.· Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.Desirable:· Experience managing contract or supplier relationships· Experience of working in a local authority· Knowledge of electric vehicle landscape/sustainability issues· Knowledge of local government democratic processWe 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 Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:james.watson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.watson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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. <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.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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Job Title: Early Intervention Vehicle Practitioner Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours average per week over the year working 12 shifts (11.5 hours paid) over 7 days, 365 days a year covering 8am-8pm. The role will include working a share of bank holidays and weekends amounting to 1 in 3 whole weekends Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) is an innovative and highly regarded service providing integrated health and social care urgent assessment and intervention as part of local 2 hour Urgent Community Response service. Co-located with health colleagues at HUC, the team attend to residents of Hertfordshire over the age of 18 at risk of avoidable hospital admission.<h4>About the role</h4>EIV Practitioners are interdisciplinary professionals with a focus on crisis management, social care assessment, functional assessment and equipment provision within the context of urgent response. Working in close partnership with Urgent Care Practitioners (UCPs) from HUC to form a 2 person team, you will collaborate with your health colleague to devise care plans and work effectively across teams and agencies within health, social care and community services to manage risk, support onward care and prevent further crisis episodes. Underpinned by Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Model, you will ensure adherence with local authority statutory duties, recording standards and key legal frameworks and able to apply these effectively within the context of urgent and crisis situations, advocating for person centred and risk positive solutions for residents and carers.Providing the primary UCR falls response for the area, the moving and handling of residents including assisting them from the floor using appropriate equipment is a core component of the role. EIV Practitioners also attend to individuals with complex needs who may be acutely unwell, injured, or in distress. The role and nature of the service also involves direct physical support, and you may occasionally be required to assist with personal care tasks in urgent situations.This role is well suited to a dynamic and assertive professional, looking for a unique challenge. You will require sound crisis assessment skills and have a passion for working with people to optimise their wellbeing in their own home. You must be confident working autonomously, acting as lead social care professional in high-risk circumstances and providing information and advice to residents, families, UCPs and other professionals.With a focus on crisis management, falls response and frailty, you will work closely with health colleagues on the front line utilising skills in risk assessment and analysis in complex circumstances ensuring proactive identification and onward referrals into frailty pathways.As a level 11 practitioner, you will be expected to be a senior member of the team, providing advice and point of escalation for other team members and UCPs. You will also be expected to be a proactive team member and support the manager in the development and continued evaluation of the service and may be expected to supervise another practitioner.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience, and registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Physiotherapist</li><li>Full driving licence</li><li>Expected have a specialist function such as practice educator, BIA, AMHP or specialist moving and handling advisor qualification or be will to work towards this.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience supervising or mentoring others would be advantageous.</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Jamie.Stone@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.Stone@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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We are looking for a motivated, well organised and proactive individual with a strong commitment to helping customers. The role involves assisting Planning Officers in the processing of planning applications and managing planning and enforcement appeals including Public Inquiries and Hearings. You will assist in vetting planning applications and other&nbsp;applications, check Building Control applications to identify potential breaches in planning legislation and carry out Tree Preservation Order checks, as well as answering a variety of basic planning enquiries from members of the public.
The successful applicant will need to be a team player, as well as able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and good attention to detail, along with the ability to interpret detailed information, plans and planning legislation.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of town planning and development processes and excellent IT skills.
Maximum contractual hours are 29.60 hours per week maternity cover, but we can be flexible on days/times and applicants are welcome from candidates who are looking for less hours part time/job share. This role is based at Chelmsford Civic Centre, Duke Street.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 24th November.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Senior Planning and Building Control Technician

<h5>The opportunity and the context </h5>Join a Bold and Ambitious Authority – Be Part of Shaping the FutureCambridgeshire &amp; Peterborough Combined Authority is entering a new phase of empowered regional leadership.Recently shortlisted for Most Improved Authority at the Local Government Chronicle Awards, we’re leveraging the opportunities presented by the government’s devolution programme to take bold, strategic steps in shaping the future of our region. With greater autonomy and influence, CPCA is driving forward initiatives that will unlock growth, improve infrastructure, and deliver real change for our communities.We’re now looking for an experienced Company/Commercial Solicitor to join our dynamic and expanding Legal &amp; Governance team. We are proud to share that our Governance team was shortlisted as finalists for the Democratic Services Team of the Year 2024 by ADSO—an achievement that reflects our dedication to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in public service.This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. With upcoming developments including the creation of a Mayoral Corporation Development, spatial planning initiatives, and enhanced powers under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, your expertise will be central to our evolution.This is more than a legal role. You’ll be at the heart of delivering our Local Growth Plan and supporting the Mayor’s ambition to make the CPCA area the UK’s fastest-growing local economy outside London.As part of the Legal &amp; Governance directorate, you’ll play a key role in ensuring robust governance and delivering high-quality legal advice. You’ll work collaboratively across Legal, Procurement, and Governance teams, as well as with external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:Advising on a wide range of contracts and grant funding agreementsSupporting the creation and operation of special purpose vehicles and subsidiary companiesProviding legal advice to elected members, including attendance at committee meetings<h5>Our Team Culture </h5>We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment. The Legal &amp; Governance team is known for its supportive ethos, professional integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement. We value open communication, shared learning, and celebrating success together.You’ll be joining a team that’s not only highly skilled but also genuinely passionate about public service and making a difference. We encourage innovation, welcome diverse perspectives, and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.Whether you’re contributing to strategic decision-making or mentoring junior colleagues, your voice will be heard, and your impact will be valued.<h5>How to apply </h5>How to ApplyPlease send your cv and covering letter to <a href="mailto:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk</a>.Your covering letter is your opportunity to shine; we’d love to hear how your experience, skills and passion align with the Job Description and Person Specification. Tell us how you’d make an impact in this role and why it excites you.The full job description can be found <a href="https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/documents/HR/job-vacancies/LAWYER-JD-Company-Commercial-October-2025.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.Key Dates<ul><li>Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 at 9am</li><li>Please note this is the closing date for this vacancy is as stated here; other job sites may display a different date.</li></ul>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.EnquiriesFor more information, contact: <a href="mailto:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk</a>Right to WorkThis role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.Our CommitmentWe are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3rPJZkNKK0yzoqPzEsATlGpX54cFjeZLuAOhvfJ21XJUNkpPQldJWDNLWVJYSjQ5Q0xOQjFZTFNLSS4u" target="_blank">Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form</a>. For more information, please visit <a href="https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/about-us/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">this page</a>.





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Commercial Lawyer

<h5>The opportunity and the context </h5>Cambridgeshire &amp; Peterborough Combined Authority is on the move — and fast.Recently shortlisted for Most Improved Authority at the Local Government Chronicle Awards, we’re seizing the momentum of the government’s devolution programme to take bold steps in shaping the future of our region.We’re now looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Transport Lawyer to join our award-winning transport team — shortlisted as finalists for CIHT Creating Better Places Award, National Transport Awards – John Prescott Regional Transport Authority of the Year, National Transport Awards – Exemplary approach to Active Travel &amp; Public Space. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the legal forefront of transformative transport initiatives. From trailblazing local bus franchising to supporting the mayor’s ambitious light rail vision, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport.This is more than just a legal role — it’s a chance to shape the future of transport in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions. You’ll be at the forefront of high-profile, high-impact work, with direct exposure to central government, regional leaders, and major infrastructure partners.As part of the Legal &amp; Governance Directorate, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues in Legal Services, Procurement, and Democratic Services, advising on contracts, vires, governance, and decision-making. You’ll also gain valuable experience working across complex, multi-agency projects — ideal for developing your legal expertise and strategic thinking.<h5>Why join us? </h5>What’s in it for you?<ul><li>A front-row seat to some of the most exciting transport developments in the country</li><li>Opportunities to grow your legal career in a high-profile, politically engaged environment</li><li>Supportive leadership and a collaborative culture that values innovation and professional development</li><li>The chance to make a tangible difference to communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough</li></ul>How to ApplyPlease send your cv and covering letter to <a href="mailto:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk</a>.Your covering letter is your opportunity to shine; we’d love to hear how your experience, skills and passion align with the Job Description and Person Specification. Tell us how you’d make an impact in this role and why it excites you.The full job description can be found <a href="https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/LAWYER-JD-Transport-October-2025.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.Key Dates<ul><li>Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 at 9am</li><li>Please note this is the closing date for this vacancy is as stated here; other job sites may display a different date.</li></ul>EnquiriesFor more information, contact: <a href="mailto:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk</a>Right to WorkThis role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.Our CommitmentWe are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3rPJZkNKK0yzoqPzEsATlGpX54cFjeZLuAOhvfJ21XJUNkpPQldJWDNLWVJYSjQ5Q0xOQjFZTFNLSS4u" target="_blank">Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form</a>. For more information, please visit <a href="https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/about-us/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">this page</a>.<ul></ul>

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Team Co-Ordinator (RP0151) Starting salary £30,756pa with progression to £34,011pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Fixed term contract for 24 months Are you an experienced administrator with experience of providing high level administrative support to a team? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are embarking on a large decarbonisation programme to improve the energy efficiency of our lowest performing properties to meet government targets around EPC C and net zero, and this role plays an important part in supporting this programme. In this role you will be providing a high quality, technical support service to the team. You will have management and strong leadership skills to motivate staff to deliver the highest quality service. You must have an eye for detail, have excellent customer service skills and be a confident and effective communicator. You will be responsible for collating and compiling data from a range of sources, compiling KPI data and analysing results. You will also coordinate the completion of the statistical returns. You will also be responsible for dealing with initial complaints from customers, carrying out investigations and responding to customer queries. You must be adept at switching priorities and delivering work to defined deadlines. It goes without saying that you must be an experienced administrator and have experience of analysing data and dealing with customers. To be successful you will need an excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications and have exceptional time management skills. The ability to converse with ease with other staff and members of the public and to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. This role is hybrid, and you will be required to be in the office two days per week and as required for service provision, attend meetings, training, and events. You will need to attend the office more frequently during induction. We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, with close transport links and amenities. We offer flexible working for that work life balance, health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme and a discount for a local sport provider. We provide generous annual leave and the local government pension scheme. We have a training and development programme that we help you learn the skills that matter. Our full list of benefits can be found here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Career</a>s Our CORE values guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 9 November 2025 Remote assessments will be held on 14 November 2025 Face to face interviews will be held at the Council Offices on 20 November 2025 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, administration, customer service, data, management, analysing, decarbonisation programme,

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Assistant Director, PeoplePermanent, Full TimeUp to £104,843 per annum Location: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November (23:59)Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to work from home while still benefiting from in-person collaboration at our Chelmsford office, typically around 2 to 3 days per week dependent on business need One of the most exciting leadership roles in local government. Essex County Council is seeking a visionary and strategic Assistant Director, People to help shape the future of our organisation and the communities we serve. This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of a brand-new People and Organisation Development plan, driving improvements in core people practices that will benefit our employees, enhance organisational performance, and positively impact the residents of Essex.About the RoleAs Assistant Director, People, you'll work closely with Executive Directors and senior leaders to deliver high-impact, innovative, and compliant people services. You'll lead expert teams across:<ul>
<li>Business Partnering</li>
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<li>People Performance</li>
<li>Employment Practice</li>
</ul>You'll be instrumental in developing and aligning people policies with strategic priorities, and embedding people solutions into the council's planning framework, gaining organisational buy in to strategic workforce planning outcomes over the short and medium term This role demands confident leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence at the highest levels-corporate and political.In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about this here <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://workingforessex.com/roles?source=workingforessex.com&amp;data=05|02|Sharon.Burrus2@essex.gov.uk|2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|638790046808311814|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4=&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank"> devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR </a> ). This role will be fundamental in delivering this once in a lifetime governmental change, ensuring that our people and those from wider Greater Essex organisations are best equipped to navigate the change. Collaboration will be vital, as you work alongside colleagues and leaders both internally and externally to meet the high ambitions Greater Essex has for our future.You'll also:<ul>
<li>Represent the People function at key strategic meetings</li>
<li>Lead the development of workforce planning methodologies</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation</li>
<li>Deliver benchmarked performance targets</li>
<li>Champion a collaborative, service-first culture</li>
</ul>Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceWe're looking for a dynamic and experienced HR leader who brings:<ul>
<li>A degree-level qualification (RQF Level 6) or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Chartered CIPD status (or equivalent) with deep expertise in Employee Relations, Reward, and People Analytics</li>
<li>Deep subject matter expertise in managing the workforce implications of transformational change in complex, matrix management organisations</li>
<li>Proven experience in leading HR performance, strategic planning, and programme delivery</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills and data governance knowledge, including statutory reporting</li>
<li>Experience developing high-performing HR Business Partner teams and integrated specialist functions</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate functional expertise to deliver cohesive, organisation-wide people solutions</li>
<li>Senior leadership experience in matrix environments, advising corporate and political leaders</li>
<li>Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels</li>
</ul>Why Essex County Council?At ECC, we're committed to delivering the best outcomes for our communities. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusion, and professional excellence. We offer:<ul>
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</ul>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost.Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to work with a supportive team that's passionate about what they do, Essex is the ideal place for you. Ready to lead the future of people services and make a lasting difference? Apply now and help shape a modern, high-performing council.If you have a query on this role or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:faye.robertson@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">faye.robertson@essex.gov.uk</a> Please note successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview at our County Hall offices week commencing the 24th November 2025.

Assistant Director, People

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Council’s Housing Options Team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering help and advice to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable. We need people who can comprehend the complex needs of individuals within our community and who will relish the challenge of finding solutions for them. This role will required an Enhanced DBS check.Overseas Arrival Lead Officer supporting people from abroad who are living within the district and may need advice and support to access housing. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Housing Options Officer (Overseas Arrivals Lead)

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Council’s Housing Options Team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering help and advice to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable. We need people who can comprehend the complex needs of individuals within our community and who will relish the challenge of finding solutions for them. This role will required an Enhanced DBS check.Domestic Abuse Lead Officer for victims of domestic abuse supporting a caseload of applications from victims and developing relationships with other internal departments and external support agencies and accommodation providers. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Options Domestic Abuse Lead

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for public service and operational excellence? We are looking for a Shared Service Manager – Revenues to join our senior management team within the Revenues &amp; Benefits Shared Service.About the RoleAs a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the Council Tax and Business Rates functions across our shared service. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites and remote settings, ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.You will also:<ul><li>Oversee the collection of over £200 million in revenues and support benefit payments exceeding £60 million.</li><li>Lead on the administration and collection of Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR).</li><li>Ensure accurate maintenance of the tax base, collection fund records, and valuation lists.</li><li>Drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across the service.</li><li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies and auditors.</li><li>Support the Assistant Director and deputise as required.</li></ul>What We’re Looking ForWe are seeking a confident and experienced professional who can demonstrate:<ul><li>At least 5 years of relevant management experience in Revenues and/or Benefits.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Council Tax, NNDR, and associated legislation.</li><li>Proven leadership and team management skills across diverse operations.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities.</li><li>IRRV Technician qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Personal effectiveness and resilience</li><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving</li><li>People management and team leadership</li><li>Customer focus and service delivery</li><li>External and commercial awareness</li><li>Resource and budget management</li></ul>What can we offer you?<ul><li>A stimulating and supportive work environment</li><li>Blending working (remote/office)</li><li>Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time</li><li>26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service</li><li>Employee well-being programme</li><li>Free parking when you are in the office</li></ul>Whilst this role is offered on a full-time basis, we are prepared to consider part time applications or requested for compressed working hours (subject to business need)How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Carol Bulloch, Assistant Director Revenues &amp; Benefits on 01279 502077Closing date:16 November 2025 at 5pm Interviews will be held w/c 20 November 2025 So, if you’re believe that you can make a positive difference in East Hertfordshire please apply via the button shown. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Shared Service Manager - Revenues 

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for public service and systems excellence? We are seeking a Shared Service Manager – Systems, Support &amp; Control to join our senior management team within the Revenues &amp; Benefits Shared Service.About the RoleAs a key member team, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of systems administration, support services, and control functions across our shared service. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, services.You will also play a vital role in: <ul><li>Managing revenues in excess of £200 million and benefit payments over £60 million.</li><li>Overseeing system integrity, performance, and compliance across all IT platforms.</li><li>Leading year-end processes, system upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.</li><li>Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and service transformation.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with legislation, data protection, and audit requirements.</li></ul>About youAs an ideal candidate, you will have:<ul><li>At least 5 years of relevant management experience in Revenues and/or Benefits.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit, Council Tax, NNDR, and fraud prevention.</li><li>Proven experience in systems administration and performance management.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>IRRV Technician qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.</li></ul>What can we offer you?<ul><li>A stimulating and supportive work environment</li><li>Blending working (remote/office)</li><li>Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time</li><li>26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service</li><li>Employee well-being programme</li><li>Free parking when you are in the office</li></ul>Whilst this role is offered on a full-time basis, we are prepared to consider part time applications or requested for compressed working hours (subject to business need)How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Carol Bulloch, Assistant Director Revenues &amp; Benefits on 01279 502077Closing date:16 November 2025 at 5pm Interviews will be held w/c 20 November 2025 So, if you’re believe that you can make a positive difference in East Hertfordshire please apply via the button shown. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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