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With an expectation that staff will be in the office a couple of times per month. \n \nPlease contact Sophia Bogich on 020 81321 380 for an informal discussion. \n \nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 8132 1022. \n \nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. \n \nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. \n \nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council: \n \n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). \n - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. \n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. \n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. \n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. \n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. 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Governance and Compliance: o Develop, implement, and maintain governance initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, such as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Fire Pensions Scheme (FPS) regulations, the Pensions Regulator’s General Code of Practice, and data protection laws. 2. Risk Management: o Maintain and manage the risk framework, including the risk register, to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with pension fund operations. Ensure that internal controls are effective and updated regularly. 3. Stakeholder Engagement: o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Fund’s third-party pensions administrator, employers, payroll providers, and pension committees and boards, to provide guidance on governance matters. Support current and prospective employers in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities within the pension scheme. Work closely with the Fund’s third-party pensions administrators and the wider Pensions Team to ensure referrals for decisions and appeals are processed effectively. 4. Policy Development: o Monitor emerging governance requirements and best practices to develop and update fund policies, risk registers, and training plans. Ensure that all policies are in line with current regulations and effectively communicated to relevant parties. 5. Training and Support: o Identify the training needs of pension boards and committees, delivering development opportunities to enhance their knowledge and effectiveness in fulfilling their regulatory roles. This includes producing informative materials and facilitating training sessions. 6. Strategic Communication Planning: o Develop and implement communication plans that align with the Fund’s goals, including strategies for stakeholder engagement. 7. Content Development: o Create high-quality written and visual content for various channels, such as newsletters and the Fund website, ensuring consistent messaging and style. 8. Event Support: o Assist in planning and executing events, including conferences, forums, and stakeholder meetings. 9. Project Planning and Coordination: o Support senior managers to define project scopes, objectives, risks, and deliverables. Develop comprehensive project plans, set deadlines, prioritise tasks, and work with team members to deliver. 10. 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Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.</li>\n<li>\nProfessional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development, staying abreast of changes in pension legislation and governance best practices.</li>\n</ul>Desirable Skills:<ul>\n<li>\nPension Regulations:Specific Knowledge of the LGPS and FPS.</li>\n<li>\nProject Management: Experience in project planning and coordination.</li>\n<li>\nContent Creation: Ability to create high-quality written and visual content for various communication channels.</li>\n<li>\nEvent Planning: Experience in planning and executing events, including conferences, forums, and stakeholder meetings.</li>\n</ul>This role is integral to maintaining compliance with complex statutory regulations and underlying legislation, supporting the delivery of the Fund’s strategic business plan, and ensuring effective communication and engagement with all stakeholders.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact taryn.ahlberg@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.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.Interview Date: 16th, 17th, 18th June 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). 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Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul>\n<li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li>\n<li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li>\n<li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li>\n<li>Report writing.</li>\n<li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li>\n<li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li>\n<li>Manage incidents.</li>\n<li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li>\n</ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li>\n<li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health & Social Care</li>\n<li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Staff supervision</li>\n<li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li>\n<li>Working with families</li>\n</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, level job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care. Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role.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>Sponsorship 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.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 & 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). 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With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures. Be able to maintain a high level of service in all weather conditions. Have experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort. Be able to support and manage a team of operatives. Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. Opportunity to progress within the team. This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.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.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). 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Make a difference and improve the lives of Children and Families in Hertfordshire. <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC26072 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service (childrens)</li>\n<li>Assessment (Permanent and 1 year Secondment/FTC)</li>\n</ul>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 years post ASYE experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul>\n<li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</li>\n</ul>0-25 Disability Service: <ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n</ul>Assessment: <ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children’s needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul><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>Sponsorship: We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.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 & Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa","publishDate":"2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e65b3c83-845b-40aa-817a-1c4a230f8dce.png","score":3152.988,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7cfdefe5-dece-4e5f-9f00-e2e014c4107a","title":"Senior Manager Performance & Governance","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Good Growth</h2>\n \nGood Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport, culture and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.\n \n \nCulture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London\n \nCulture is the lifeblood of our city. It is the force that gives London its sense of identity, binds communities together, attracts visitors, drives the economy and encourages investment. The Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit exists to make London an exciting, world-leading city of inspiration and opportunities for everyone.\n \nWe do this through a wide range of policy and programmes that support the arts and creative industries to grow and be accessible to all, and the capital to be the number one destination for 24-hour culture and entertainment. Projects include supporting the creative industries sector through Film London, British Fashion Council and London Games Festival; Creative Enterprise Zones, the East Bank culture and education quarter, the London Museum, the Fourth Plinth contemporary art commission series, London Borough of Culture and supporting London as a 24 Hour city.\n \nThis is an exciting time to join our welcoming and collaborative team, as we strengthen London’s cultural infrastructure, support creative professionals and businesses putting down roots and developing, provide cultural opportunities across the city and cement its status as the world’s creative capital.\n \n \n<h2>About the role</h2>\n \nThe Senior Manager Performance and Governance is an exciting new role for an individual with significant skills in governance and operational planning. As part of the Unit’s Senior Management Team, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support, both internally for the Unit and strategically for the GLA and the Mayor’s Office. \n \nYou will support the Assistant Director of Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit and the Senior Manager World City and Operations and lead the corporate reporting and governance function within the Unit. \n \nYou will help the Assistant Director to embed required changes within the Unit. You will work across the GLA with other leads of performance and governance and the Mayor’s Office to ensure the work of Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London is appropriately prioritised. This role is crucial to the smooth running of the Unit, ensuring the team is resourced and accountable to deliver work for Londoners. \n \n \n<h2>What your day will look like</h2>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Providing strategic leadership and influence on a range of initiatives for the Unit such as internal reporting and monitoring project delivery</li>\n<li>Contributing to Senior Management Team meetings/discussions on internal and external issues, from deadlines to strategic planning</li>\n<li>Implementing new systems and processes to help the Unit deliver their goals including our new Unit delivery plans</li>\n<li>Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to help the Unit deliver the Mayor’s mandates from the governance and legal teams to the London Museum and World Cities Culture Forum. </li>\n<li>Providing and contributing to written and oral briefings and specialist reports related to culture and the creative industries and key issues as required.</li>\n<li>Being part of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group recommending and implementing improvements across the Unit.</li>\n<li>Supporting the team to meet deadlines</li>\n<li>Advising project leads on funding agreements, signing off FOIs and Mayoral Decisions.</li>\n<li>Providing support to the Operations team when the Senior Manager World City and Operations is not working (this post is also 0.6)</li>\n</ul>\n \n \n \n \nPrincipal accountabilities\n \n<ol>\n<li>Lead the development and execution of Unit wide operation and improvement plans, ensuring there is a particular emphasis on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Provide day-to-day leadership for the Unit on reporting for all the Unit’s programmes and governance including but not limited to quarterly reporting, grant management, information asset registers, freedom of information requests, risk registers, subsidy control, GLA Decision making processes and board recruitment. </li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Identify opportunities to strengthen and coordinate reporting and governance operations more widely across the Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit. This will include the design and implementation of new processes e.g. project initiation and programme reviews and ways of working. It will also include providing bandwidth for the Senior Management Team by coordinating tasks.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Develop and lead a programme of work for Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London internal reporting for key strategic processes, including (but not restricted to) Mayoral mandates, and ensure the Unit is responding to requests appropriately.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Represent and deputise for the Assistant Director and Senior Manager World City and Operations as required including in areas of HR and finance, including support with briefings.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Manage staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the GLA’s policies and code of ethic and standards, including health and safety.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job; and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-departmental and cross-organisational groups and project teams.</li>\n</ol>\n \n \nKey relationships\n \nAccountable to: Senior Manager, World City and Operations, with a dotted line to the Assistant Director for CCI24\nAccountable for: Programme Governance Officer and Operations Team in absence of the Senior Manager World City and Operations\nKey contacts: Culture, Creative Industries and 24 hour London Unit, Senior Management Team and Operations Team, Good Growth Directorate, GLA Governance, Legal and Mayor’s Office.\n \nSkills, knowledge and experience\n \nTo be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Significant experience of developing delivery plans, project monitoring and reporting, setting and monitoring KPIs and creating dashboards.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Programme and project management – able to manage a broad portfolio, drive progress and change, introduce new systems as required, manage risks and monitor delivery. Highly organised, with an attention to detail and able to work at pace.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Experience of leading on governance issues, legal issues, board recruitment, grant management processes and funding agreements.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Strategic thinking – able to see the links between different programmes and policy areas, to identify opportunities to work across silos, and to understand and work effectively within the wider political, social and economic context.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Experience of leading on promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in projects and a commitment to driving equality, diversity and inclusion through all the Unit’s work. </li>\n</ul>\n \nBehavioural competencies\n \nPlanning and organising\n… is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 3 indicators of effective performance\n• \n \nBuilding and Managing Relationships … is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 3 indicators of effective performance \n \nCommunicating and influencing\n…is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us. Level 3 indicators of effective performance\n \n \nResponding to pressure and change\n…is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. Level 3 indicators of effective performance\n \nThe GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a>\n \n \n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n \nIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the BOTH of the following:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.\nWord or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)\n \nAs part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. \n<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>\n \nIf you wish to learn more about the role before applying, there will be a briefing sessions for this role, held online, at which you can get further information and ask questions. This session will take place at 1pm on Tuesday 3 June.\n \n<a href=\"https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmY4OTQzYzctNzM4OS00MTJmLTlkODItODcwMTA0MDQxOTMx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2230653dea-fb01-4b4c-8ddf-c183f89febfb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b44da65-981a-43aa-a6c1-dadec3ddde72%22%7d\">Join event</a>\nMeeting ID: 337 513 173 467 0 Passcode: zL3gK9k9\n \nIf you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.\n \n \n \nAssessment process\n \nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.\n \nIf shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and asked to do a short presentation.\n \nThe interview dates are: w/c 23 June 2025\n \n \n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\nLondon's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.\nWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\nWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. \nPlease note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.\n \n<h2>Benefits</h2>\nGLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.\nIn addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\n \nPlease note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.\n \nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. \n \nMore Support\n \nIf you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.\n \n \n \nPlease note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.\nGLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.\nLondon's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. \nWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.\nWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. \nIn addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£67,715 (pro rata 0.6 salary £40,628)","publishDate":"2025-05-16T15:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/00c3f73b-5540-4823-bd49-0a799000c7fb.png","score":3144.334,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2db175e-6328-4781-9117-fb2a57ec534f","title":"Senior Strategic Planner","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<h4>About us</h4>\nWe are a proactive local planning authority in South Essex, with a comprehensive Local Development Plan that supports and directs the district's growth and prosperity up to 2025. We are actively preparing a new Local Plan to deliver ambitious growth and shape our future communities.\nOur Strategic Planning Team is dynamic and capable, providing a supportive and welcoming working environment. Rochford District Council collaborates with Brentwood Borough Council, also located in South Essex, under the OneTeam approach. This partnership offers additional opportunities for experience and career progression. \n \n<h4>The role </h4>\nThis is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone looking to join a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering excellent public services. \nWe are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join our dynamic Strategic Planning Team. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the preparation of development plan documents, including the new Local Plan. \nYou will work closely with various stakeholders, prepare reports and evidence base documents, and support public consultation exercises. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future development of our district. \nOccasionally, you may need to work evenings or weekends to participate in community engagement events or attend committee meetings. \n \n<h4>Key responsibilities:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and contribute to the preparation of sound policies and proposals for the new Local Plan.</li>\n<li>Support and lead the preparation of other planning policy documents, including Supplementary Planning Documents and the Statement of Community Involvement.</li>\n<li>Design, organise, and conduct surveys, housing and employment land monitoring, and research/evidence gathering.</li>\n<li>Represent the Council in cross-boundary and partnership working.</li>\n<li>Prepare briefs for consultants, manage their work, and ensure it meets the requirements of the brief.</li>\n<li>Support the delivery of strategically important housing, economic, and infrastructure developments.</li>\n<li>Liaise with stakeholders, landowners, developers, and consultants in preparing planning policy documents.</li>\n<li>Prepare evidence for and participate in committee meetings, public examinations, and public inquiries as an expert witness.</li>\n<li>Provide specialist planning advice and deliver training for Members.</li>\n<li>Continue professional development through courses, seminars, and briefings. </li>\n</ul>\n \n<h4>Our culture and values</h4>\nWe like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.\n \n<h4>Further information</h4>\nDetailed information around the role and its responsibilities can be found in the accompanying Job Profile and Person Specification.\nPlease note - starting salary will be dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.\nFor an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Jonathan Quilter, Corporate Manager – Strategic Planning on 01277 312735.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)","publishDate":"2025-05-03T09:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1609f7c6-51cb-4c9f-8d3f-08fbe7f59505.png","score":3129.3176,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7766353c-febc-485c-b4f4-02388bcd00b4","title":"Senior Business Support Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Senior Business Support Officer Apply Now </h4> Senior Business Support Officer <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27998 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Resources </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa (pro-rata for part-time) </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full time/ Part time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 30-Sep-2025 </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Senior Business Support Officer Starting Salary: £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa (pro-rata for part-time) pay award pending Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? 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 Business Support Senior Officers who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.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.<h4>About the role</h4>Our Business Support Service supports a range of departments. If you are particularly interested in an area, please specify in your application. If we do not have any vacancies for your preferred area at this time your application will be held in a talent pool, and you will be contacted when a vacancy arises.All roles tend to be hybrid, which will mean that you will be expected to work within one of Hertfordshire County Council’s offices on a regular basis as well as working from home. The hiring manager will discuss the details for each particular vacancy.Children’s ServicesYou will be supporting services across Childrens Safeguarding, Specialist, Education, Skills & Inclusion who ensure Hertfordshire families, children & young people have the right support, guidance and advice, some roles may involve exposure to sensitive information & a DBS may be required for roles working in buildings where children or young people may be present. Adult Care ServicesACS focusses on enabling people to live a full and active life as independently as possible in the community. We have Older People’s and Sensory Services, Adult Disability Services, Safeguarding, DoLs and Learning & Development, along with Integrated Discharge and Transfer of Care Teams, Day Opportunities and Supported Living Services. As a Business Support Officer you will undertake a variety of administrative duties depending on the service including data entry and analysis, meeting support and minute taking, receiving and making telephone calls. You may be in contact with those that use our services and a DBS may be required in these settings.Public HealthYou’ll be supporting our statutory Public Health teams dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and undertaking a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, managing surveys and providing information as a first point of contact. Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue ServiceYou’ll be supporting the teams in the Hertfordshire Fire Stations. Key duties include inputting overtime and on-call payments to HCC’s payroll system, managing the supply of uniform and PPE on behalf of operational staff, making and receiving telephone calls on behalf of the Fire Service, finance support with station budgets and purchasing, and providing information as a first point of contact. You will be expected to manage team commitments avoiding scheduling conflicts and deal with all general matters including correspondence, invoices, and timesheets according to local procedures.Growth & Environment / Resources DepartmentsYou’ll be supporting services such as Passenger Transport, Libraries, Property undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contact.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a previous administrative or support role</li>\n<li>Organisational and multitasking skills</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li>\n<li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li>\n<li>Understanding of specialised processes and methods gained through relevant training and experience.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li>\n<li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy skills</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li>\n<li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li>\n<li>Experience in minute or note taking </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Support with coaching and training others</li>\n<li>Experience in processing invoices and handling financial transactions</li>\n</ul>This job role is within the Business Support, level BUS07 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesClosing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy in a particular team may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.Benefits of working for usWe 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.<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 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 & 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). 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We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: £32,392 (£16.78 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £35,367 (£18.33 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations:Hemel Hempstead - Elara House - 37 hours St Albans - Hixberry Lane - 37 hours Permanent and Fixed Term Contracts Stevenage - Scarborough House - 37 hours Welwyn Garden City - St Michaels House - 37 hours<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Are you an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives? Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your developmentWho we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives.<h4>About the role</h4>Work in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul>\n<li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li>\n<li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li>\n<li>Keeping their homes clean</li>\n<li>Managing their money</li>\n<li>Taking their medication</li>\n<li>Attending health appointments</li>\n<li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li>\n</ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support. <h4>About you</h4>You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.You need to have some experience as a Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts – overseeing the team and dealing with day-to-day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety. Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and, in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work. Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing position, and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits 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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14.74 an hour progressing to £18.33 an hour","publishDate":"2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/796a9a91-3ef7-46f1-9a5c-cd2362e97226.png","score":3084.5022,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dca224ec-8044-4d31-97ce-e55418dabb13","title":"Senior Policy and Stakeholder Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Strategy and Communications</h2>\nStrategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.\n \n<h2>About the team</h2>\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and committed team that is responsible for supporting the Deputy Mayor for Fire in their oversight of London Fire Brigade (LFB); and for coordinating and contributing to policies that relate to Londoners’ safety.\n \nYou will have the opportunity to develop relationships across the GLA and LFB. You will also develop an insight into the operations of one of the world’s busiest fire services; and explore how these operations intersect with other parts of the GLA.\n LFB, and the fire sector, is undergoing significant and wide-ranging transformation. LFB is responding to the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and inspections from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and making improvements to its culture. As it makes improvements to its culture, it is critical that LFB is properly supported in navigating this change. More widely, LFB is working to meet challenges posed by climate change, new technologies, and London's complex built environment. \n \n<h2>About the role</h2>\n \nThis role represents an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the team and its work programme.\n \nThe successful candidate will have excellent policy development and stakeholder management skills. A background in fire policy is not necessary for this role, due to its cross-cutting nature.\n \nYou will lead on the development and delivery of a programme of work to research and promote issues relating to fire policy, seeking cross-cutting policy areas. This work will include an events programme; commissioning research; and producing publications and consultation responses. \n \nYour work, while focused on fire, will relate to various policy areas related to London’s safety. These may include, for example, the safety of London’s built environment; how climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires; or how to store and charge e-bikes safely to support sustainable travel.\n \n \n<h2>What your day will look like</h2>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Developing and delivering a programme of work in response to fire-related issues, including events, workshops, lobbying strategies and stakeholder engagement. </li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Contributing to the development of policy, strategies and decisions; and reviewing and evaluating their implementation. </li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Fire, the Head of Fire, and GLA senior managers (including preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences; and making recommendations on policy and strategy options).</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Conducting research into policy issues; and presenting the outcomes to the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, GLA officers and wider audiences.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Coordinating briefings and advice for the Mayor of London and the Deputy Mayor in advance of key meetings, including with the London Assembly; His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and the government. </li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Working with colleagues from the GLA, LFB, the fire and rescue sector, international organisations, government departments, London boroughs, and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors, on relevant, cross-cutting policy issues; and to collaboratively promote fire safety. </li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Presenting the results of work on the Mayor’s policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations. </li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>\n \nTo be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:\n \n<ol>\n<li>A successful track record, in a high-profile organisation, of influencing and shaping policy, and ensuring its implementation – although not necessarily in fire and rescue. </li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Evidence of working with stakeholders, and building partnerships, to leverage external knowledge and resources to deliver GLA objectives.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>A successful track record of providing high-quality, impartial advice in a sensitive political environment, at a senior level.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Experience of project-based work – including planning and monitoring delivery against plans; and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences. </li>\n</ol>\n \n \n<h2>Behavioural Competencies</h2>\n \nResearch and Analysis\n… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.\n \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Uses a variety of methods and sources to gather relevant data and information</li>\n<li>Checks accuracy of data and information before using it</li>\n<li>Assesses trends in data and spots connections to draw meaningful conclusions</li>\n<li>Summarises research outcomes in a clear and concise way</li>\n<li>Focuses on the research goal, working in a systematic way</li>\n</ul>\n \nStrategic Thinking\n… …is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.\n \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners</li>\n<li>Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team’s actions for the GLA</li>\n<li>Encourages self and others to think about organisation’s long term potential</li>\n<li>Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence</li>\n<li>Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team’s work</li>\n</ul>\n \n \nBuilding & Managing Relationships \n… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.\n \nLevel 4 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Identifies and engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups, and partner organisations </li>\n<li>Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights</li>\n<li>Actively challenges and addresses ‘silo attitudes’ to encourage effective relationship-building inside and outside the GLA</li>\n<li>Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively</li>\n<li>Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners</li>\n</ul>\n \n \nCommunicating and Influencing \n… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.\n \nLevel 4 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Articulates self with credibility and conviction, encouraging buy-in to corporate position</li>\n<li>Influences the thinking of other organisations, encouraging them to deliver with the GLA </li>\n<li>Ensures that the organisation communicates inclusively with staff and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Acts as a credible and convincing spokesperson and negotiator for the GLA </li>\n<li>Instils a corporate commitment to accessible communication</li>\n</ul>\n \n Decision Making\n… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.\n \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n· Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention\n· Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned\n· Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them\n· Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long term impacts, before committing to action \n· Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience\n \n \nPlanning and Organising\n… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.\n \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n· Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery\n· Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits\n· Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders\n· Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard\n· Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables\n \n \nProblem Solving\n… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. \n \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n \n· Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding\n· Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice\n· Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues\n· Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes \n· Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions \n \n \nManaging and Developing Performance\n… … is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.\n \nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect.</li>\n<li>Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities</li>\n<li>Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities</li>\n<li>Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance</li>\n<li>Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion</li>\n</ul>\n \n The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a>\n \nThis role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).\n \n \n<h2>How to apply</h2>\nIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.\n Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)\n As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. \n<h2>\n If you have questions about the role\n</h2>\n \nIf you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ross Jardine, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role: <a href=\"mailto:ross.jardine@london.gov.uk\">ross.jardine@london.gov.uk</a>\n \nIf you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.\n \nWe will be holding an online session on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11.30am, which will provide the opportunity for prospective applicants to hear from the Head of Fire, and the team, about the team and the role as well as give you the opportunity to ask questions.\n \nIf you are interested in joining, please email <a title=\"mailto:fireandresilience@london.gov.uk\" href=\"mailto:fireandresilience@london.gov.uk\">fireandresilience@london.gov.uk</a> who will send you the MS Teams invite.\n \n \n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n \nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.\n \nIf shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.\n \nThe interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 16 June 2025 (exact date TBC)\n \n \n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\nLondon's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.\n We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\n We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. \n Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.\n \n<h2>\n Benefits\n</h2>\nGLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.\nIn addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\nPlease note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.\n \nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. \n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>More Support</h2>\nIf you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,063 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T13:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f75833ee-4918-48e2-87db-f5caf90bb284.png","score":3025.8003,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b4dc1126-8df3-4aff-95a4-d02ab36027b9","title":"Senior Economist","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Communities & Skills</h2>\nCollaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.\n \n<h2>About the team</h2>\n \nThe Funding Policy and Systems team sits within the Skills and Employment Unit and has a range of responsibilities, including economic analysis, evaluation, data processing and policy support. The economics side of the team (Complex Analysis and Statistical Publications team) work closely with delivery and policy teams to support policy and delivery decisions making.\n \nYou can find out more about the work we contribute to on the <a href=\"https://data.london.gov.uk/skills-and-employment/\">Skills and Employment</a> datastore page including our team’s analysis of the <a href=\"https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-learner-survey\">London Learner Survey</a> and our bi-annual <a href=\"https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/gla-adult-education-budget\">Adult Skills Fund data publication</a>.\n \n<h2>About the role</h2>\n \nThis role has been created to support the delivery of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) (previously known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB) and related programmes in London. It will require considerable cross team working to deliver the Mayor’s vision for adult education in London.\n \nThis will include working with the Skills and Employment Unit and other GLA colleagues to: \n<ul>\n<li>provide analysis and data processing required to operate key business processes or develop policy, including support for the ASF data publication, London Learner Survey and evaluation programmes;</li>\n<li>conduct ad hoc analysis, incorporating statistically robust methodology as needed, working with policy and delivery colleagues, to help ensure ASF funding can best support the Mayor’s priorities; and</li>\n<li>support delivery teams to carry out contract management by supplying timely intelligence and performance management metrics, including calculated payments;</li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2>What your day will look like</h2>\n \nWe’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about using data and evidence to support policy development for Londoners around the skills and education system, work effectively both independently and within a team, and who want to use their skills to make a real difference to the future success of London and the lives of its citizens. You will:\n<ul>\n<li> Provide high quality information and advice to inform the development of policy by the GLA, with a focus on supporting the GLA’s on-going responsibility for skills provision and funding under the Adult Skills Fund.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Manage and analyse Individualised Learner Record (ILR) and other programme data to help develop and manage the GLA’s Adult Education Budget (AEB) programme.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Maintain an up-to-date understanding of London’s skills and labour market and the forces and trends at regional, national and international levels that affect it, ensuring that the GLA is seen as an authoritative source of data, analysis and commentary in these areas.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>Present data and commentary to colleagues and other stakeholders through written material, verbal presentations and help with the organisation of seminars, conferences, and similar events.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ul>\n<li>An important part of the role will be to identify and experiment with new techniques as needed to support delivery of data science projects, such as complex statistical analysis, or automation and systems architecture, and to share this knowledge with the team or with the public.</li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>\n \n<ol>\n<li>A degree or professional qualification in economics or a related subject, preferably to post-graduate level, or an ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge through professional experience in economics or a related field.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Successful track record of conducting research and / or complex analysis to inform policy and strategy development. Experience of working with the Individualised Learner Record or similar datasets (e.g. National Pupil Database, Higher Statistics Agency Data, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs data or the London Learner Survey) is desirable.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Substantial experience of translating the needs of non-technical staff into actionable analytical/data science projects.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Skills in the analysis and interpretation of large complex computerised datasets and survey data.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Evidence of clear personal, verbal and written communication skills, and of ability to communicate complex issues to a range of audiences effectively, including using data visualisation techniques.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<ol>\n<li>Ability to quickly research and learn new modelling tools and techniques. Strong proficiency in analysing data or building reproducible processes using code, or with the ability to quickly learn new programming languages e.g. R, Python, STATA or SQL.</li>\n</ol>\n \n<h2>BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES</h2>\n \n<ol>\n<li>RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS</li>\n</ol>\n… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.\nLevel 3 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy development</li>\n<li>Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high quality</li>\n<li>Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights</li>\n<li>Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy priorities</li>\n<li>Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING</li>\n</ol>\n… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication</li>\n<li>Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively</li>\n<li>Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way</li>\n<li>Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>PROBLEM SOLVING</li>\n</ol>\n… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.\nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n \n<ul>\n<li>Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully</li>\n<li>Proposes options for solutions to presented problems</li>\n<li>Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving</li>\n<li>Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems</li>\n<li>Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>STAKEHOLDER FOCUS</li>\n</ol>\n… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations. \nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when needs are not clear </li>\n<li>Presents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders</li>\n<li>Delivers a timely and accurate service</li>\n<li>Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service accordingly</li>\n<li>Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners</li>\n</ul>\n \n<ol>\n<li>STRATEGIC THINKING</li>\n</ol>\n…is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.\n \nLevel 2 indicators of effective performance\n<ul>\n<li>Works with a view to the future, prioritising own and others’ work in line with GLA objectives</li>\n<li>Briefs and prepares team to accomplish goals and objectives</li>\n<li>Communicates the GLA’s strategic priorities in a compelling and convincing manner, encouraging buy-in </li>\n<li>Balances own team’s needs with wider organisational needs</li>\n<li>Identifies synergies between team priorities and other relevant internal agendas</li>\n</ul>\n \n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n \nIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.\nWord or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345)\n<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>\n \nIf you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Kathryn Petrie would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:Kathryn.petrie@london.gov.uk\">Kathryn.petrie@london.gov.uk</a>\n \n \n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n \nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.\n \nIf shortlisted you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.\n \nThe interview/assessment date is: To be confirmed\n \n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\nLondon's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.\nWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\nWe are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Victoria Shearer on resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\nReasonable adjustments will be made on a case-by-case basis, but some (non-exhaustive) examples include: \n- Providing extra time in assessments and interviews; \n- Providing communication support such as a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter during the interview; \n- Providing questions in advance of the interview; \n- Holding the interview/assessment in an accessible building; \n- Holding interviews in different formats – such as over the phone or via a video call.\nPlease note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview, or if there is one, move forward to the next phase of the recruitment process, for example a test.\n \n<h2>Benefits</h2>\nGLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.\nIn addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\nPlease note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.\n \nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. 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To represent the Council at the Magistrates/County court submitting the Councils argument in appropriate cases and ensure the maintenance of case histories as and when required. To train and develop the Debt Recovery Team members as well as other staff within the Financial Operations Team. This will include training in respect of legislation, systems and procedures concerning the ASC Debt Recovery process, in order to maintain a good service to our customers.To remain aware of legislative changes in the Care Act 2014, in particular with regards to the recovery of ASC Debt and provide expert advice concerning the administration of payment plans and ASC debt recovery.In return we will offer you: <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,283 - £37,181","publishDate":"2025-05-15T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/145ab918-b3a1-452c-b981-b94f42e536e7.jpg","score":2875.5005,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f5b23c3-df3c-4876-8bb3-aa383de56387","title":"Day Service Senior Support Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Day Service Senior Support Worker Apply Now </h4> Various locations across Hertfordshire <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC24310 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £12.84 per hour progressing to £15.58 an hour </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full time/ Part time </dd>\n</dl>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. Job Title: Day Service Senior Support Worker Starting Salary: £26,835 (£13.90 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £30,060 (£15.58 per hour) Hours: Full Time and Part Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations: Cheshunt - Broxbourne Day Service - 37 hours <h4>About the team</h4>Are you an experienced Day Service Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives?People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development<h4>About the role</h4>You will work in Day Centres across Hertfordshire to support people with:To lead on the daily programmes and communicate any relevant changes necessary to other senior staff and/or managers. Applying a positive risk approach in providing innovative day opportunities that both connect and enable those who attend the service.To develop and implement individual and detailed service user support plans, linking with other relevant parties, including liaison with families, health professionals, social workers, and other agencies. Act as link worker to named individuals.To undertake medication duties, including administration and recording, and where appropriate supervise junior staff in this task.<h4>About you</h4>You need to have some experience as a Day Service Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need.You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.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 & 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). 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We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>Senior Educational Psychologists play an active role in further developing our evolving work practices and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families.You’ll be responsible for the supervision and line management of trainee and educational psychologists under the direction of the Deputy and/or Principal Educational Psychologists as well as areas of whole-service and area based strategic work. You’ll provide expertise and drive performance to meet the needs of CYP and families in Hertfordshire in accordance with Childrens’ Services priorities. You will support with the operational planning, policy matters and service delivery, working collaboratively with a range of partners in the delivery of our service.Our Service delivery model includes:• ‘SEND Support’ intervention through a consultation model • Systemic work and training to schools in close collaboration with the Delivering Specialist Provision Locally management groups (DSPLs) • A ‘Contact Line’ for parents • Crises support for schools • Statutory dutiesWe value: o Work/life balance and staff wellbeing o Autonomous and flexible psychological working practice o Professional and peer supervision, in addition to line management o Keeping up to date with, and contributing to, research and evidence based practice o Staff views and collaboration to best develop our Service to promote the impact made on children and young people’s life outcomes o Robust quality assurance mechanisms<h4>About you</h4>Essential requirements: To be successful you must hold a Professional Masters qualification in Educational Psychology alongside Qualified Teacher Status, OR professional Doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council with evidence of up-to-date professional development in order to maintain registration status.You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.Please see the attached job outline for further essential knowledge and personal attributes criteria.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Melanie Flay melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk (Principal EP West) or Naina Cowell naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk (Principal EP East) for an informal discussion about the role.Recruitment timeline - recruitment will be ongoing until all posts have been filled - apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us• Up to 3 additional SPA points • £3k Annual Market Enhancement - terms apply* • £5k Welcome & Retention Payment (over a period of 3 years – terms apply)** • Up to £6k Relocation Package - terms apply • Up to 36 Days Annual Leave • Reimbursement of HCPC Fees • Flexible Working Arrangements • Excellent CPD Opportunities • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits including Annual Leave • Excellent Pension Scheme with 19% employer contributions • Shopping Discounts • Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes • Free Parking• Smart Working to create a positive, productive and trusting working environment • Dedicated administrative support and varied workforce • Strong links with university courses • Part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with other teams including SEND and teaching. • Regular CPD opportunities: Learning Sets, professional networking & development, EP Service CPD days, as well as the opportunity to attend external CPD courses, conferences and events • Reflective supervision and peer support • Opportunities to participate in countywide initiatives <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 outline, 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>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand 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 & 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). 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable health system, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for a Senior Public Health Strategist to join our passionate and diverse Public Health team. This role will focus on child health, with the goal of ensuring all babies, children and their families, regardless of background, have access to high-quality, culturally competent services. This role is an important position within the team, with responsibility for the Healthy Child Programme and 0-19 service commissioning, reporting to a Consultant in Public Health. The role has a substantial commissioning and performance management element, and, working with the Consultant in Public Health, will lead on commissioning the 0-19 service (with a particular focus on preparation for learning / school and school nursing) ensuring high performance and continual improvement of commissioned services, using and responding to the latest data, evidence and the latest public health guidance to shape and develop the service. The role has a significant partnership working remit and will involve close partnership working with internal departments such as Early Help, Early Years, Children’s Social Care and others to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for young children and families. Two particular areas of focus over the next 12 months will be developing the model for the recommissioning of the Healthy Child Programme, and leading the strategic development and delivery of a public health approach to school readiness. The postholder will be part of the children’s team, within the broader public health team and will work flexibly with other members of this team to address health and wellbeing priorities for children in our borough. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Senior_Public_Health_1732.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> About you: We are looking for a candidate with experience in public health commissioning. A strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex public health initiatives, particularly in children’s health, working collaboratively with the team, wider partners to improve outcomes and tackle inequities. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a senior post, forming part of our senior management team, and contributing to the strategic leadership of both the portfolio and our public health team. The role would suit a candidate with: <ul> <li>Significant experience in public health, including in commissioning and service management. Experience in children’s health would be seen as a positive.</li> <li>Skills in data analysis, needs assessments, and evidence-based public health interventions, with a focus on improving access and outcomes for marginalised groups.</li> <li>Experience in programme management, working with partners to deliver strategies and action plans for clear impacts and results</li> <li>Strong partnership working, networking and influencing/negotiating skills to bring stakeholders together to address health outcomes for babies and children.</li> <li>Experience supporting colleagues in a team environment, with a focus on developing an inclusive team culture and ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.</li> <li>Strong communication skills - you will need the ability to engage with diverse communities, challenge inequalities, and advocate for improvement and systemic change within and outside the Council.</li> <li>Resilience & adaptability - an ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.</li> </ul> You should have a strong commitment to diversity, inclusivity and health equity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from those who identify as Black, Asian, or from Global Majority communities. We also welcome applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. About the team: Waltham Forest is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a population that reflects a rich mix of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. As a Council, we are deeply committed to reducing health inequalities and providing services that meet the needs of everyone. We are a team that thrives on collaboration, respect for diversity, and the shared goal of improving health and wellbeing for all residents, and tackling inequities. In this role, you will help shape the future of public health in a borough that values inclusivity. We have a strong focus on professional development, CPD, learning and support within the team. The current expectation is that team members are present one day a week in person in the office, and the remainder of the time, flexible working applies. We are part of the Stronger Communities directorate within the Council, which comprises of teams and services all committed to empowering our residents to lead healthy and independent lives, providing support at the earliest opportunity to promote the best outcomes and reduce inequalities. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Nicola Ellis, Consultant in Public Health at <a href=\"mailto:nicola.ellis@walthamforest.gov.uk\">nicola.ellis@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. 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We are now seeking an experienced and driven Senior Facilities Manager to take a lead role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused facilities services across our corporate and community estate. \n \nAs the Senior Facilities Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of properties and ensure that our buildings and their services meet the needs of all users. You’ll be responsible for ensuring statutory and non-statutory compliance, managing service contracts, and leading a team of professionals to deliver excellent service standards. \n \nPermanent full time contract \nHybrid working = 2-3 days a week in the office \nBased at Enfield Civic Centre \n£53,817 - £68,265 pa \n \nThis role is vital to creating a safe, efficient, and supportive environment across our sites, working closely with teams responsible for security, cleaning, access control, waste, accommodation moves, grounds maintenance, and parking. You will also be instrumental in supporting broader organisational goals, championing innovation, and continuous improvement. \n \nWe’re looking for a strategic, hands-on leader who: \n \n - Has significant experience in facilities and property management within complex, multi-site environments. \n - Demonstrates expert knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety, and building services. \n - Is experienced in managing large contracts, budgets, and external suppliers. \n - Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. \n - Has a proactive, customer-first mindset and thrives in fast-paced environments. \n - Is confident managing sensitive or complex operational issues with discretion and professionalism. \n \nKey Responsibilities \n \nFacilities Management & Compliance \n \n - Oversee facilities operations and ensure full compliance with all building-related statutory and non-statutory obligations. \n - Support business and administrative processes to ensure effective service delivery and seamless interaction between professional teams. \n - Handle complex and sensitive issues that may impact internal and external customers, developing contingency plans as required. \n - Maintain and review Service Level Agreements, making recommendations for improvement to the Head of Facilities Management. \n - Lead archive storage and information retrieval services (on- and off-site), including confidential waste disposal. \n - Manage staff and contractor access control systems across council buildings, ensuring full operational readiness and reporting. \n \nSecurity Services \n \n - Oversee all aspects of Enfield Council’s corporate and community security portfolio, including 18 corporate sites, 9 community halls, and 72 vacant properties. \n - Develop and implement risk-mitigation strategies in collaboration with Cyber Security and Community Safety teams. \n - Manage 24/7 escalation response via the Council’s after-hours service desk. \n - Administer security-related contracts valued at £1.7m, ensuring alignment with SLAs and KPIs – including those supporting the Meridian Water development (c.10,000 homes). \n \nOperational & Contract Management \n \n - Lead operational delivery of services, ensuring contractors adhere to performance measures and contractual obligations. \n - Monitor reactive works and maintenance, ensuring value for money and high levels of customer satisfaction. \n - Maintain full oversight of contracts, service-level compliance, and commercial risk resolution. \n \nFinance & Budgeting \n \n - Hold full accountability for the facilities management budget, ensuring sound financial management and maximising value for money. \n - Provide regular forecasting and budget monitoring to meet corporate requirements. \n - Manage supplier payments, invoices, and procurement activities in line with financial procedures. \n \nGovernance, Risk & Strategy \n \n - Ensure all activity aligns with legal, financial, and procurement frameworks. \n - Maintain an up-to-date Risk & Issues Register and develop mitigation plans. \n - Support strategic planning and policy development for corporate property compliance and maintenance. \n - Drive continuous improvement and transformation across FM services. \n \nManagement Information & Reporting \n \n - Produce detailed reports on facilities performance, statutory compliance, and service quality. \n - Use data insights to inform decisions and shape improvements in service delivery. \n \nRelationship Management & Communication \n \n - Build strong, productive relationships with stakeholders across the council. \n - Represent the Facilities Management team in key meetings, feeding back into service development. \n - Act as deputy to the Head of Facilities Management as required. \n \nContact Details - \nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk \n \nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. \n \nPlease note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your Supporting Statement within your application. \n \nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. \n \nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council: \n \n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). \n - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. \n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. \n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. \n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. \n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. \n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. \n - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. \n \nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 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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 brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCPlease note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadlineBenefits 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. 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Senior Finance Officer

London Borough of Enfield

£41,442 - £44,331

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Senior Pensions Governance Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement

Hertford (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Site Operative

Hertfordshire County Council

£26,386 progressing to £27,662

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Manager Performance & Governance

Greater London Authority

£67,715 (pro rata 0.6 salary £40,628)

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Strategic Planner

Rochford District Council

£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)

Rochford, Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Senior Business Support Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa (pro-rata for part-time)

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Support Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£14.74 an hour progressing to £18.33 an hour

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Policy and Stakeholder Officer

Greater London Authority

£66,063 per annum

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Senior Economist

Greater London Authority

£51,029

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Debt Management Officer

Medway Council

£31,283 - £37,181

Chatham (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Day Service Senior Support Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£12.84 per hour progressing to £15.58 an hour

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Educational Psychologists

Hertfordshire County Council

£59,807 - £64,104 pa plus enhancements

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Public Health Strategist

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Salary: PO8 £57,663 - £60,819 (pro rata)

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Senior Commercial Manager (Works)

House of Lords

Circa £60,000 per annum

House of Lords (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

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Senior Facilities Manager

London Borough of Enfield

£53,817 - £68,265 pa

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Senior Triage Officer

Essex County Council

£26485.00 - £31158.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Chelmsford (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

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Senior Planning Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

London Borough of Redbridge

£59,739.00 - £63,159.00

Redbridge (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

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