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The Unit is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately. <br><br> The Unit has Development Management responsibilities for minerals and waste development and the county council's own development (schools, care homes, etc). It is also preparing a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan to replace the adopted Minerals Local Plan and Waste Development Framework. The Unit feeds into strategic planning matters as well as responding on the council's behalf to large scale developments in technical fields such as aviation, HS2 and renewable energy production, either by engaging with major planning applications or Development Consent Orders. <br><br> The work of the team involves collaboration with developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br> The Spatial Planning Unit is part of the Growth and Environment Directorate. Together this brings together a wide range of planners and other specialist professionals with involvement in all forms and scales of development across Hertfordshire. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>The role will involve taking the lead on a number of the council's priority projects. The projects will combine traditional policy and DM work and will range from local to strategic in their nature across a number of specialist technical subjects.<br><br>There will be opportunities to lead the development and defence of a Local Plan evidence base. The council is looking to publish a Regulation 19 Minerals and Waste Local Plan with a view to submitting it to the Planning Inspectorate later in 2025. This will include opportunities to represent the council at Examination Hearings to support the council in its aim to adopt a new Local Plan.<br><br>There will be opportunities to engage with large scale applications, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The council expects applications to be submitted related to nearby airports and airspace, as well as large scale renewable energy schemes. The council will be expected to engage with these proposals to represent Hertfordshire residents and to ensure any impacts from development are acceptable and are mitigated by the benefits of development.<br><br>There will be opportunities to engage with Strategic Planning. The recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill sets out that upper tier authorities will be given responsibilities to progress with Spatial Development Strategies in advance of devolution and local government reorganisation. This could incorporate developing a Strategy that takes account of housing requirements, emerging Industrial Strategies, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, infrastructure requirements and other topics of a strategic nature and scale.<br><br>The role will cover the entire county and will impact the lives of a significant portion of the county's population due to the nature of the subject matters that we operate in. It will allow for home working with the need to visit sites, as appropriate, and also meeting colleagues as part of the council's collaborative working practice. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>A Degree or Master's Degree in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience in a relevant field,</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Local Plan production and experience developing and defending Local Plan evidence bases.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning application decision-making processes and the variety of technical subject matters that are relevant to large scale proposals.</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors.</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across the department, wider council, and beyond,</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well, including skills of diplomacy, with Councillors, developers and members of the public.</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, hearings, public inquires, and other ad hoc groups.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of technical subjects including mineral and waste planning, aviation, or renewable energy production but applicants must be able to demonstrate they are able to apply their knowledge and experience of wider town planning processes and procedures to technical subjects.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact paul.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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 working closely with our public and private sector partners to deliver new growth opportunities in our towns and villages whilst striving to deliver a quality focused Development Management service which meets the needs of existing and future residents and continuing to deliver on our strong track record of timely and robust decision-making.  Our Development Management service are currently working on some exciting projects inclusive several large scale residential and commercial projects.</p>\n<p>You will have shared responsibility for all aspects of development management processes including the handling of a varied caseload of applications including small householder, changes of use and new build proposals.  Subject to your experience or advancement, opportunity will be given to deal with more complex planning applications and issues.  Dependent on your level of experience you may also be expected to assist and guide more junior members of the team as well as provide support to management staff.</p>\n<p>You will be a town planner with relevant experience, managing a range of competing demands with initiative. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Good organisational, communication, and IT skills are also required, including the ability to prioritise and allocate work to meet deadlines.</p>\n<p>All posts are offered on a full time (36 hours per week) basis however there is the potential for a job share opportunity (18 hours per week) at Planning Officer level.</p>\n<p>Benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>35–40 days annual leave (this includes bank holidays and one Christmas closure day (depending on the length of Local Government Service)</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexible working hours</li>\n<li>Opportunity to accrue credit hours that can be taken off later as extra leave (up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle scheme & free Beryl Bike scheme</li>\n<li>Season ticket loans</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work three days per week from home.</p>\n<p>*Career Grade Scheme</p>\n<p>Applicants who wish to study to do an undergraduate or post-graduate planning degree will be provided with on-the-job training and subject to any budgetary restrictions, be sponsored to undertake the appropriate University course, including day release.</p>\n<p>Closing date:     Midnight, 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews:         Week commencing: 27<sup>th</sup> May 2025 (noting the 26<sup>th</sup> is a Bank Holiday)</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,097 - £38,096 (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-04-17T15:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/67c91c03-490c-4be4-a7a7-552531e8aff6.png","score":6832.1274,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"78b00fbe-8322-4eac-922a-60a3af65874b","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Planning Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa - pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working) <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council's own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities. <br><br> The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As a member of our Development Management Team, you will have your own caseload for determining planning applications, a mix of Regulation 3 applications for the County Council's own development, but also for minerals and waste development.<br><br>This will involve responding to pre-application enquiries and processing planning applications in accordance with the County Council's policies and objectives. Decisions will need to be made related to planning conditions, non-material amendments and support for monitoring and enforcement work.<br><br>You will need to negotiate with developers to ensure a high standard of development within Hertfordshire and engage with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement in the planning process.<br><br> As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting reports with recommendations for Committee decisions, delegated decisions, and briefing papers for local members and senior officers. Additionally, they may need to prepare and present evidence for planning appeals resulting from the refusal of planning permission, non-determination of applications, or enforcement actions. <br><br>You will have overall responsibility for a number of operational sites, including involvement in site monitoring and enforcement jointly with Enforcement colleagues.<br><br>You will be expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Unit's systems and procedures including the development of MasterGov and GIS.<br><br>The role will allow for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to own vehicle) for site appraisals and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Relevant experience for entry at Senior Planning Officer level and eligibility for full membership of RTPI. </li>\n<li> Proven knowledge and understanding of town and country planning procedures and law. </li>\n<li> Education to at least degree level in town and country planning or closely related subject or equivalent experience. </li>\n<li> Ability to prepare well-presented and reasoned reports with clear and justified recommendations on planning applications and related matters. </li>\n<li> Able to communicate tactfully and clearly with all stakeholders in the planning process, i.e. officers of the County Council, District/Borough Councils, members of the public, consultees, applicants and their agents, and County Councillors. </li>\n<li> Experience of working within a team and making positive contributions, demonstrating support and respect </li>\n<li> Ability to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects at the same time. </li>\n<li> Able to work to and meet performance targets (including dealing with planning applications). </li>\n<li> Experience of managing and prioritising your own workload. </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Windows based applications, MS Office programmes, planning software and GIS. </li>\n<li> Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car </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. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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Home to over 1 million people and 100,000 businesses, including many of the UK's largest companies, Hertfordshire boasts a mix of picturesque villages, bustling market towns, and thriving urban areas like Watford, St Albans, and Stevenage. With excellent transport links, you can easily explore beyond the county. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br> Why Hertfordshire Trading Standards?<ul>\n<li> Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of Trading Standards functions to protect consumers and support businesses. </li>\n<li> High-Profile Cases: We tackle significant cases and seek innovative solutions for the best outcomes. </li>\n<li> Expert Support: Benefit from our in-house legal team, financial investigator, and intelligence officer. </li>\n<li> Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values your well-being. </li>\n<li> Professional Growth: Access comprehensive training to keep you at the forefront of your field. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> We seek qualified Trading Standards Officers with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude to join our business or compliance teams. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Trading Standards Qualification</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Proactive attitude</li>\n<li>Strong work ethic</li>\n<li>Teamwork abilities</li>\n<li>Capability to work independently</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>Whether you are newly qualified looking for a TSO role or an experienced officer looking for a Senior one, and whatever your area of interest, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications for part-time or fixed-term roles as well. <br><br> 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. <br><br>This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Regulatory services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Simon Brindley on 01707 292 581, or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 9th & 10th June 2025<br><br>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate job family, level 9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact vithushaa.naguleswaran@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date:21 May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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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BEST expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The benefits package includes:</p>\n<p>•    A full training and development programme<br>•    NEST Pension Scheme membership<br>•    Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services<br>•    Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme</p>\n<p>BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.</p>\n<p>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.<br>Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on 20 May 2025 quoting the above reference.  Please note - no previous applicants need apply.</p>\n<p>BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.<br>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk<br>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary. £35,555.52 pa","publishDate":"2025-04-29T13:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/849aca8e-5d79-4916-a8a4-1736546b75b2.png","score":2402.84,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8d4f2478-b384-419b-8f79-76b58a5733e2","title":"Processing Officer","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Hertsmere work in partnership with Three Rivers District Council and the successful candidate will provide a range of essential administrative support services within the back office Parking Services team for both authorities.</p>\n<p>You will need proven administrative experience, experience of constructing letters, good IT and keyboard skills. 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This role offers an exciting opportunity to handle highway enquiries in a challenging yet rewarding environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our dynamic team.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>The position involves managing Complaints from the public and elected officials in a fast-paced setting. The successful candidate will need to effectively manage their time and prioritise tasks.<br><br>Most Complaints are handled via email, so strong writing skills tailored to different audiences and attention to detail are essential. Our team handles over 2000 cases monthly, requiring logging, chasing, and responding as needed.<br><br>Each of these cases need to be thoroughly investigated using our various systems. We aim to respond to as many as we can ourselves so you would be expected to learn the highways knowledge and systems to a high level to do this.<br><br>This role allows you to make a significant impact on the highway service by investigating and responding to various complaints. We encourage a proactive approach to service improvement, which is a key aspect of this position. Covering all aspects of highways, this role provides ample opportunities for learning and growth within the service.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>: <br> • Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service. <br> • Previous experience of working to a high standard within agreed KPIs <br> • Strong interpersonal skills<br> • Team working <br>• E xcellent communication skills <br>• Competent in working with Microsoft packages including Word, Teams, Outlook and Excel <br><br>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. <br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS8 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact joe.moir@hertfordshire.gov.uk or magdalena.lennox@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: week commencing 26th of May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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The Liaison Worker will have a lead on identifying Foster Carers to the constellation, and work with families in the constellation to create an extended family community for children and young people.<br> <br>You'll provide effective communication about the offer and work of the Mockingbird Constellation and ensure that the Fostering and social work teams work effectively with the constellation and Hub Carer.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.<br> <br>Your skills and knowledge will help to support/supervise the hub foster carer to arrange support groups, activities and coffee mornings for the other foster carers/children in the constellation. You will need to have a good understanding of the challenges that foster carers face and have experience of working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach.<br> <br>A skilled communicator, you're able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.<br> <br>Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work-whether with children, carers, or colleagues-and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.<br> <br>You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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The DPO role is a legally mandated requirement, and the post holder is critical in both delivering advice with legally binding consequences to the council and schools and to develop and guide the organisations strategy for fostering a data protection culture. You’ll need clear expertise in data management, national and European data protection laws and practices as well as an in-depth understanding of both GDPR and DPA. It is very likely that you’ll hold one or more technical qualifications in data protection.<br>\n<br>\nPrior local government experience is desirable but not essential and we are looking for an individual who is accustomed to working at pace and able to multitask. You’ll need to be an exceptional communicator who can deliver clear advice and build solid relationships with all levels of officers and members. We value our culture and building strong relationships within our service and with our stakeholders and expect as part of that office attendance at least 2 days per week.<br>\n<br>\nWe work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. Enfield is an Employer of choice who develops talent, encourages innovation and has a supportive working environment. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.<br>\n<br>\nClosing date 22 May 2025 23:59<br>\nShortlisting date 23 May 2025<br>\nInterviews at Enfield Civic Centre 2 June 2025<br>\n<br>\nContact Details -<br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Andrea Kilby on 020 8132 0924 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.<br>\n<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 8132 1022.<br>\n<br>\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.<br>\n<br>\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.<br>\n<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\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.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>\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.<br>\n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>\n - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.<br>\n<br>\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 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We need to respond to breaches of planning control including dealing with complaints. The role will need somebody with extensive experience of enforcement and ability to apply this to minerals and waste development. <br><br> You will need to work collaboratively across the County Council, other District and Borough Councils and bodies such as the Environment Agency in finding solutions to planning breaches and guiding development to provide good outcomes. <br><br> You will need good communications skills in listening to and dealing with complainants. The role will also involve investigating and dealing with those carrying out development with good communications being supported by diplomacy and powers of persuasion. This will require a confident and measured approach in what may be conflicting situations. This will be supported by attention to detail and data recording. Drafting of reports, notices and evidence will require excellent written skills. <br><br> Leading on enforcement with one other Monitoring and Enforcement Officer who will require support from this post. <br><br> The role will cover the entire county and impacts the lives of a significant portion of the county's population due to the large scale nature of minerals and waste development and the wide range of locations that developments operate in. It allows for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to your own vehicle) for monitoring and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>A degree or masters in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience of enforcement of planning control</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning enforcement</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of operation of mineral and waste sites</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across Development Management Team and wider Unit and Department</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well with complainants including members of the public</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, public inquires, court and other ad hoc groups</li>\n<li>Ability to act and communicate well including skills of diplomacy</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of making planning judgments.</li>\n<li>Ability to deal with those carrying out development which can be on site including situations of potential conflict</li>\n<li>Ability to observe and record activities and data</li>\n<li>Ability to write letters/emails and communications, reports, statements and notices.</li>\n<li>Minerals and waste sites can be remote and extensive so need to be able to travel across Hertfordshire and walk around these sites.</li>\n<li> Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car </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. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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Through comprehensive training, upskilling, and development programs, we ensure our staff remain safe, confident, and equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional, personal, and leadership roles, ultimately contributing to the safety of Hertfordshire residents.<br><br>As a Management Development Officer, you will report to the Competence and Development Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering Leadership and Management Training. You will support staff in achieving required qualifications and ensure that training resources are readily available to all personnel.<br><br>Our team is responsible for recruitment, apprentice development, succession planning, promotion, and leadership & management training. Additionally, we support the production of training resources for the Community Protection Directorate. 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While there is some opportunity for hybrid working, most training is delivered face-to-face at our Stevenage Training Development Centre.<br><br>Successful candidates will have the chance to further their career progression and complete additional qualifications relevant to the role.<br><br>Responsibilities include:<br><br><strong>Deliver and Commission Leadership & Management Training</strong><ul>\n<li>Design and implement training programs focused on leadership and</li>\n<li>management skills. Collaborate with external training providers to deliver specialised courses.</li>\n</ul><strong>Monitor Progress of Candidates on Regulated Qualifications</strong><ul>\n<li>Track and evaluate the progress of staff enrolled in leadership and</li>\n<li>management qualifications. Providing feedback and support to ensure successful completion of programmes.</li>\n</ul><strong>Establish Links with Learning and Development Officers</strong><ul>\n<li>Network with internal and external learning and development professionals to</li>\n<li>identify training opportunities. Facilitate partnerships to enhance the quality and variety of training available.</li>\n</ul><strong>Function as Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer</strong><ul>\n<li>Serve as an assessor and Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for relevant</li>\n<li>qualifications such as FRS & TAQA. Ensure compliance with qualification standards and best practices.</li>\n</ul><strong>Provide Training and Support for Candidates, Assessors, and IQAs</strong><ul>\n<li>Offer guidance and training to candidates, assessors, and IQAs to maintain</li>\n<li>high standards in qualification achievement. Address any issues or challenges faced during the training process.</li>\n</ul><strong>Contribute to Working Groups and Policy Development</strong><ul>\n<li>Participate in working groups to review and revise policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Attend meetings and training events to stay updated on organisational</li>\n<li>changes and developments.</li>\n</ul><strong>Adapt to Necessary Alterations</strong><ul>\n<li>Accept and adapt to reasonable changes in duties and responsibilities as</li>\n<li>required by the organisation.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential criteria:</strong><ul>\n<li> Have a management qualification or have experience managing teams in a managerial role ideally within the public sector. </li>\n<li> Qualified Assessor. </li>\n<li> Experience of developing and delivering leadership & management and competency-based training. </li>\n<li> Ability to travel to various locations around Hertfordshire. </li>\n<li> Familiar with MS Office application and confident IT skills as you will record data on relevant management information systems, producing reports and correspondence as required. </li>\n<li> Able to work as part of a team, contributing effectively to meet the objectives of the departmental plan. </li>\n<li> Good organisational and planning skills. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate verbally effectively both to individuals and larger audiences. </li>\n</ul><strong> Desirable criteria:</strong><ul>\n<li> Level 4 Qualification as Internal Quality Assurer. </li>\n<li> Level 3 Qualification in Learning & Development. </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. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Hertfordshire champions equality and fairness. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage people to contact us using their preferred communication method. <br><br> To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sue.Mottershead@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Daren.Scotchford@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476","publishDate":"2025-04-18T08:19:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/054d2dad-619c-4623-a862-1c4817efbfce.png","score":2189.9106,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ad118a29-0b10-46dd-a214-b9cd0ec20bca","title":"Improvement Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Improvement Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed Term End Date/Secondment for 12 months <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> We are actively recruiting for an Improvement Officer within the Children's Services Improvement Team. The post holder will support a range of projects delivering efficiency, innovation, improved performance and good practice across children's social care. <br><br><b>About the role</b><ul>\n<li> To provide support to various projects within the Improvement team by helping to prepare project documentation and monitor and report progress against key dates and milestones. </li>\n<li> Undertake research and analyse information and data to produce reports. </li>\n<li> Provide logistics support during Inspections. </li>\n<li> Work closely with services & the L&D team to plan, prepare and implement the annual onboarding of frontline practitioner cohorts. </li>\n<li> Plan, prepare and present information at workshops and briefings to a variety of audiences both internal and external. Support and assist with managing change aspects of projects. </li>\n<li> Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders. </li>\n<li> Ensure issues are regularly monitored and resolved and provide solutions or escalations where necessary. </li>\n<li> Ensure that key dates and milestones are achieved. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with both internal staff and partners demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills. </li>\n<li> Demonstrates effective organisational skills and prioritises activities to meet tight deadlines. </li>\n<li> Demonstrates clear and concise communication skills, proven to meet differing audience's needs. </li>\n<li> Positive approach to solving problems creatively. </li>\n<li> Ability to challenge and suggest innovative solutions. </li>\n<li> An ability to develop good working relationships with internal colleagues as well as external partners and stakeholders is vital to ensure that project work is delivered on time and to specification. </li>\n<li> There are no specific qualifications required for this job although </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li> Experience in project work and an understanding of Children's Services would be beneficial. </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop into project work or management.<br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact jon.maggs@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 21.05.2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T06:18:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2e89bcad-9dd2-4756-a878-de84166e50e8.png","score":2163.7856,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5848dce-fa73-4958-90d6-1139aa2b6b7c","title":"Community Care Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<b>About the role</b><br><br> Whether you're an experienced professional, a newly qualified graduate or someone with a passion for caring,<strong> </strong>these roles present a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care. <br><br> Through some of our fantastic development opportunities our staff have been able to complete sponsored degree courses (dependent on need and entry requirement criteria) and have gone on to become social workers or occupational therapists. <br><br><b><strong> About the team </strong></b><br><br><strong> Post Hospital Review Team West<br>37 hours per week </strong><strong></strong><br><br> The service supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks. <br><br> We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working. <br><br><strong>About you</strong> <br><br> You will be responding to those in need of social care support and undertaking the required work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. <br><br> We seek CCO's who excel at engaging with people, promoting inclusive community options, and supporting a self-directed approach while maximising universal services. Our ideal candidates are resilient, robust, imaginative, and reflective. As a small team, we collaborate cohesively to achieve our outcomes, and we're committed to smart and flexible working. <br><br> <strong>Essential criteria</strong><ul>\n<li> The team is community based and you must have a full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for working purposes </li>\n<li> Experience of working in social care </li>\n<li> Some weekend work is required </li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br> <strong>These are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. </strong> <br><br> <strong>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <br><br> 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. <br><br> Benefits of working for us <br><br><b> How to apply </b><br><br> 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. <br><br><b>Additional information<br><br></b><br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T06:00:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5e683aa4-2b80-45a3-a86f-9fe5e21bc286.png","score":2136.7996,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87150217-fad5-4a94-b325-3c481186b233","title":"Trading Standards Enforcement Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £32,115 - £37,938 a year plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>We're looking for a skilled and motivated Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join our team in a role that's both rewarding and impactful. You will be working across a range of enforcement area including unfair trading, intellectual property, vapes and tobacco and product safety<br> <br>Your responsibilities will involve support and undertaking investigations, whether complaint led, project work or intelligence led, taking enforcement action and preparing cases for consideration by legal services.<br> <br>You'll be able to handle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and stay focused on achieving high standards. This role will give you the chance to engage with critical issues, stay informed on current Trading Standards legislation, and contribute to making a difference in your community.<br><br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You will hold a relevant TSQF qualification such as the Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate, CSCATS or DCA and have a good understanding a range of Trading Standards legislation and the ability to understand and interpret legislation and relevant guidance. You will also demonstrate that you understand both local, regional and national priorities. You will be able to interact effectively with business and the public and be confident when exercising statutory powers to ensure that those businesses are compliant, including preparing documents for court action where necessary.<br> <br>You will be a team player, working with other offices in Trading Standards, across the council and where necessary with other local authorities, participating in cross border project work and regional groups as required as the representative of Luton.<br> <br>You're experienced in balancing deadlines and meeting targets, and you know how to stay organised under pressure. A solid understanding of equality issues and their impact on different ethnic groups in the community is important, and proficiency in MS Office products is a must.<br> <br>If you're passionate about making a real difference and have the drive to succeed in a role that challenges you, we'd love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to grow in a supportive environment where your skills are valued.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 32,115.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-30T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a661022d-4337-4d5b-b480-d0aa43be4f0b.jpg","score":2130.279,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffbb72ad-234b-4450-a1ff-e9aee826708b","title":"Business Support Officers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Business Support Officers <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> up to 37 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>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?<br><br>Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individuals who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br> <strong>Across the service we have several opportunities available.</strong> <br><br> <strong>Family Safeguarding West -Full time 37hrs 12 months fixed term - Apsley & Hybrid working. </strong> <br><br>This role provides administrative support to a front-line social work team, working with other agencies to enable social work staff to undertake accurate assessments and offer appropriate support, requesting information from other agencies, note taking at group supervision meetings, formatting court reports, and managing meeting administration.<br><br><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong> <strong>robert.craine@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <strong> </strong><br><br><strong> School Age Statutory SEND Service 2x Full Time 37 hours, Hemel Hempstead </strong><br><br>A Support Officer in the School Age Statutory SEND Service will support the EHC Annual Reviews process by maintaining and updating records related to EHCPs and annual reviews. They will receive and log paperwork from partner agencies, including schools, and update system records for children with EHCPs. The role involves assisting team members with queries, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and guidelines. As the first point of contact for parents, schools, and external agencies, they will handle inquiries, provide information, and direct others to the appropriate part of the organization.<br><br>Contact for enquiries: Rupinder.Ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> <strong>Family Support - 1 x Full time 37hrs Office Base, Greenhills Hemel Hempstead nd 1 x Full time 37 hrs Office base, Otley Family Centre Oxhey </strong> <br><br> This role will involve regularly sending letters, taking minutes, and supporting the day to day running of the office and team by ordering of supplies and services. The post holder will be key to ensuring that the team are able to undertake their tasks with the family and will be integral to the smooth running of the office base. <strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br><strong> Contact for enquiries: </strong> <strong> diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> <strong> </strong><br><br> <strong>Admission & Transport - Part-time 24 hrs Farnham House, Stevenage </strong> <br><br> This role provides administrative support to the School Admissions & Transport Team. You will support the Team monitoring incoming communications, supporting the application process, note taking at panel meetings and accurately recording information on the database to enable the Team to process and allocate school places and transport. <br><br><strong> Contact for enquiries: </strong> <strong> cherry.macallister@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> <strong> </strong><br><br> <strong>Access & Inclusion - Part-Time 18.5 Hours Stevenage</strong> <br><br>This position provides support to teams within the Access and Inclusion area who fulfils various statutory duties in relation to access to education for children of compulsory school age (5-16 years old). They work directly with children, their families and schools assessing difficulties and helping to develop practices and strategies to improve pupil's participation in education.<br><br><strong>Contact for enquiries: Alison.Saunders@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong><br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in an administrative or support role</li>\n<li>Excellent 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>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>Experience in minute or note taking<br>\n</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li></ul><br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services , level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>Interview Date: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br>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. <br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> Some roles have been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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 an expectation that staff will be in the office a couple of times per month.<br>\n<br>\nPlease contact Sophia Bogich on 020 81321 380 for an informal discussion.<br>\n<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 8132 1022.<br>\n<br>\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.<br>\n<br>\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.<br>\n<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\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.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>\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.<br>\n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>\n - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers<br>\n<br>\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br>\n<br>\nIf you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,442 - £44,331","publishDate":"2025-05-01T17:31:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T17:31:03.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/08cdfb9a-f672-4a06-9cb6-d046dcb65bff.png","score":2038.8269,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7eaadb8d-5e37-457d-98f1-c76465a7e5da","title":"Driver Training Support Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Driver Training Support Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 progressing to £30,060 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Countywide <br> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>12 months fixed term contract - maternity cover <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably dynamic and business focused individual to join Hertfordshire County Council's (HCC) Driver Training Team.<br><br>The successful candidate will work as part of a small team manging bookings and the administration of our NDORS Courses.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As part of a wider effort to continually reduce road collisions, deaths and injuries, the post-holder will be responsible for the administration for the delivery of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) behaviour change programme delivered by HCC on behalf of the Police. The successful candidate will possess strong, communication skills and be able to handle calls professionally, quality assurance skills, scheme is delivery to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.<br><br>The job also includes responsibility for maintaining of minibus driver assessment.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>: <br> • IT skills - Microsoft packages <br> • Telephony skills <br><br>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. <br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. 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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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>We're looking for a <strong>Waste Prevention Officer</strong> to play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative recycling and re-use initiatives.<br> <br>In this role, you'll take the lead-alongside our Strategic Support Manager-on all things recycling and re-use within our waste management service. Your work will directly contribute to implementing projects that support the waste hierarchy and align with both local and national waste strategies.<br> <br>This isn't a desk-bound job. We need someone dynamic and proactive, ready to respond to challenges as they arise. You'll be working closely with the <strong>Head of Waste Prevention and Commercial Operations</strong>, ensuring our services are not only efficient and effective, but also delivered safely, on time, and within budget.<br> <br><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong><ul> <li>Leading the development and implementation of recycling and re-use initiatives.</li> <li>Supporting service performance across Waste Management.</li> <li>Working within agreed budgets, timeframes, and Health & Safety legislation.</li> <li>Acting as a key contact for waste prevention queries and improvement opportunities.</li> </ul><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>Industry Experience</strong><br>You'll bring demonstrable experience of working within the waste sector, with a clear understanding of day-to-day operations and wider service delivery. 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Principal Planning Projects Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Planning Officers

Hertsmere Borough Council

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£26,097 - £38,096 (depending on experience)

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Senior Planning Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£37,035 progressing to £40,476

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Trading Standards Officer / Senior Trading Standards Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£37,035 - £40,476 / £46,731 - £51,802 pa, pay award pending

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Service Link Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 progressing to £36,124

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Projects Officer

BEST Broxbourne

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Starting salary. £35,555.52 pa

Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Ltd (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Processing Officer

Hertsmere Borough Council

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£26,947 - £30,013 (depending on experience)

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Customer Interaction Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£30,559 progressing £33,366

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Mockingbird Liasion Officer

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Data Protection Officer

London Borough of Enfield

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£43,983 - £55,692

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Strategy and Policy Officer (P01291)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£46,731 progressing to £51,802

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Management Development Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£37,035 progressing to £40,476

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Improvement Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Community Care Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 32,115.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Business Support Officers

Hertfordshire County Council

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£24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

Senior Finance Officer

London Borough of Enfield

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£41,442 - £44,331

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Driver Training Support Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£26,835 progressing to £30,060

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Waste Prevention Officer

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Kingsway/Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

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