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Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO7 £55,620 - £58,692Contract Type: Full time Permanent &nbsp;Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 18/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): W/C 21/07/2025&nbsp; &nbsp;Reference: 1816About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;This role is that of a Children's Centre at Leyton Green Road and you are required to strategically manage, develop, organise and control a professional service area ensuring the delivery of the service meets all Council, professional and legislative requirements.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Centre%20Manager%201816.pdf" target="_blank">&lt;&lt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Plan and ensure service delivery within a diverse environment. Control activities within the service area and ensure professional standards are delivered.Advise Senior Managers, Members and others on issues relevant to the service area. Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.Lead, motivate and develop staff to create and maintain a highly competent and participative workforce.Identify, secure, deploy and manage the resources necessary for the professional service area to meet/exceed its objectives.Prepare and present a full range of reports (both standard and non-standard) covering area of responsibility.Ensure the successful implementation of health and safety legislation, policies and practices.Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.Ensure that the unit achieves compliance with its statement of Purpose (SoP) relating to OfstedEnsure&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young people&nbsp;placed&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;home&nbsp;receive the&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;supportFulfil all duties and responsibilities of a responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home RegulationsContribute &nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;strategic &nbsp;planning&nbsp; and development&nbsp; of&nbsp; services&nbsp; for children with disabilities and complex needsRegularly &nbsp;and &nbsp;frequently &nbsp;seek &nbsp;the&nbsp; &nbsp;views&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;of&nbsp; &nbsp;service&nbsp; &nbsp;users,&nbsp; parent/ carers, social workers and staff employed at the Centre&nbsp;Experience &amp; SkillsSubstantial&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;managing&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;residential/respite&nbsp;services&nbsp;which&nbsp;support&nbsp;service&nbsp;delivery&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;people&nbsp;with&nbsp;disabilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;complex/challenging behaviour.Experience&nbsp;of working&nbsp;with&nbsp;children&nbsp;with&nbsp;disabilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;their&nbsp;families&nbsp;with&nbsp;increasingly&nbsp;complex&nbsp;needs.Good&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;legislation, &nbsp;processes, &nbsp;procedures&nbsp;and&nbsp;issues&nbsp;relating&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;client&nbsp;groupAbility&nbsp;to&nbsp;carry&nbsp;out&nbsp;client&nbsp;risk&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;eligibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;service&nbsp;provision&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;harm.Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;advise&nbsp;and&nbsp;guide&nbsp;clients&nbsp;to&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;access&nbsp;services&nbsp;to&nbsp;which&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;entitleAbility&nbsp;to&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;one&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;and&nbsp;with&nbsp;specific&nbsp;client&nbsp;groups&nbsp;(in&nbsp;an&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;format).Experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;being&nbsp;accountable&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;managing&nbsp;performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;people&nbsp;and&nbsp;management&nbsp;systemsExtensive&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;managing&nbsp;change&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;across&nbsp;a&nbsp;service&nbsp;areaThe&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;and&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;successful&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;management&nbsp;to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;effective&nbsp;working&nbsp;relationshipsSubstantial&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;managing&nbsp;significant&nbsp;budgets&nbsp;and&nbsp;resourcesExcellent&nbsp;time&nbsp;management&nbsp;skills&nbsp;to&nbsp;manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;complex&nbsp;workload&nbsp;prioritise and&nbsp;set&nbsp;deadlines&nbsp;and cope with conflicting changing demandsAuthority&nbsp;and&nbsp;credibility&nbsp;to&nbsp;build&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;influence&nbsp;and&nbsp;engage&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;with&nbsp;colleagues,&nbsp;partners &nbsp;and &nbsp;clients&nbsp;at&nbsp;all&nbsp;levels&nbsp;in&nbsp;complex&nbsp;or&nbsp;sensitive&nbsp;situations.ICT skills&nbsp;including&nbsp;use&nbsp;of&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;applicationsQualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Education to degree levelRegistered&nbsp;Managers&nbsp;Award&nbsp;--&nbsp;essentialNVQ&nbsp;Level&nbsp;5&nbsp;or&nbsp;equivalent&nbsp;--&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;level&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualificationDBS&nbsp;Clearance&nbsp;enhanced levelTerms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Roberta OnyeKwelu,Head of Service at <a href="mailto:Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Roberta.OnyeKwelu@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" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;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" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;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" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Centre Manager

Job Title: Strategy &amp; Programme Manager Starting Salary: £41,511 progressing to £45,718 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are committed to creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. Our Highways and Transport team plays a vital role in shaping the county’s transport infrastructure to support economic growth, improve air quality, and tackle climate change. We work collaboratively with local authorities, developers, and communities to deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions that meet the needs of a growing population.<h4>About the role</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of strategic transport plans and the early-stage design of transport projects that will shape Hertfordshire’s future. You will be responsible for creating and implementing transport strategies that align with our Local Transport Plan, ensuring the county’s transport network is efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.You’ll work closely with district and borough councils, providing expert advice on transport and highways matters, and responding to statutory consultations such as Local and Neighbourhood Plans. You’ll also oversee early scheme development, ensuring projects align with our strategic goals and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading the development and consultation of strategic transport plans</li><li>Supporting early-stage transport scheme development</li><li>Representing the Council at meetings and public events</li><li>Advising senior officers, councillors, and stakeholders on transport issues</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We’re looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainable transport and strategic planning.Essential Criteria:<ul><li>A relevant degree (e.g. Geography, Transport Planning, Engineering) or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience and knowledge in transport, highways, Local Plans and sustainable development</li><li>Proven ability to develop and implement transport strategies</li><li>Experience working within a democratic or public sector environment</li><li>Proven ability to develop and implement transport strategies</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including data collation and report writin</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience in financial management</li><li>Project and programme management skills</li><li>Experience working with councillors and external stakeholders</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:anushia.vettivelu@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anushia.vettivelu@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 4th August and 11th August 2025&nbsp;Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Strategy & Programme Manager

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Salary: Salary: £53,607 - £56,646 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Secondment/Fixed term (12 Months Maternity Cover)&nbsp;
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
Lead the waste and recycling service to&nbsp;reduce waste, improve recycling and educate residents to participate in tackling climate change
Worried about the threat of climate change and the impact of consumption, resources and waste? This is your chance to be a driving force in the council’s climate and ecological emergency programme by leading on driving down waste, increasing reuse and recycling and promoting the circular economy.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

 The Post

Brent Council declared a climate and ecological emergency in 2019 and pledged to do all in its gift to achieve carbon neutrality in the borough by 2030. In 2021, the council’s Cabinet approved Brent’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy (2021-2030) which set out our objectives and areas of focus for tackling climate change, including a major focus on consumption, resources and waste. We are delighted to be temporarily recruiting for this hugely exciting role which will form part of an established Waste Management team. The postholder will be the Council’s lead advisor on all waste and recycling matters and lead on the development, implementation and management of the Council’s waste projects and waste education, communications and outreach programmes
This is an exciting time to work in Brent on the waste and recycling agenda. We are in the process of implementing food collection services across the whole of Brent. There are several reuse and circular economy projects getting underway in our ambitious Green Neighbourhoods Pilot areas.&nbsp;
The postholder will manage Waste and Recycling Officers and work on ongoing waste and recycling communication and engagement programme. The postholder will work closely with our waste collections contractor; Veolia, West London Waste Disposal Authority, a range of council services and the community at large to help us achieve a major step change in the borough on the waste agenda.&nbsp;
The Person
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Waste and Recycling Manager to join our team temporarily during the maternity leave of our current manager. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a talented team.&nbsp;
As the Waste and Recycling Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing waste management and recycling programs, ensuring compliance with Simpler Recycling. You will take the lead in managing food waste collection rollout to flats above shops and help with waste diversion from flats and communal properties to improve recycling in the borough.&nbsp;You will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to develop waste reduction strategies, increase recycling rates and contribute to council's sustainability goals and objectives.&nbsp;
You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing staff and services with multi-disciplinary teams, with the ability to explore innovative and creative means of delivering improved service outcomes. You will also have excellent communication skills to be able to relate effectively to different stakeholders and audiences.&nbsp;
Closing date: 17 July 2025 (23:59)

 Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Waste and Recycling Manager

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;SC 5 Hourly rate: £16.79 - £17.8021Contract Type: Casual&nbsp;, Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;Bank staff as and when required, including evenings and weekends.Application Deadline: 27/07/2025Reference: 1505About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;The post holder will be part of the inter-disciplinary Youth Justice Service that provides community and through care services to children and young people who are involved in the criminal justice process. These posts will provide a ‘bank’ of workers who are able to provide support to the permanent staff team of the YJS by providing a level of flexibility to the Service.&nbsp; These roles may be of interest to candidates who are interested in working with children and young people outside of full time employment and may suit retired / semi-retired people or students.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20YOS%20Sessional.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;You will be required to represent the service and children &amp; young people across a variety of settings and activities. Access to transport for work purposes is essential, as is the ability to liaise and work co-operatively with other agencies/professionals. A proportion of the work will be required during the weekends and evenings, as well as during the core working week.Key roles and responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>To engage, motivate and support children and young people either on a 1:1 or group basis covering the following activities:&nbsp;</li> <li>Reparation – Assist the Reparation Co-ordinator in delivering a range of reparation activities outdoors and indoors that focus on the child or young person providing a visible contribution to the local community where they reside</li> <li>Sports mentoring / activities –Assisting and supporting children and young people to engage in diversionary activities, outward bound activities or residential trips.</li> <li>Other skills e.g craft, horticulture, trades.&nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;Restorative Justice interventions&nbsp;</li> <li>Build and maintain positive relationships with children and young people throughout the period of working with them.</li> <li>Ensure that equipment is safe and fit for purpose and that defects are reported to YJS management immediately.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure that policies relating to the use of equipment and vehicles are strictly adhered to.</li> <li>Attend and actively contribute to core induction, training and related events.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;Previous or current knowledge of youth crime issues and/or national standards in the Youth Justice Service is desirable.Evidence of higher education within a criminal justice discipline, Social Work or Youth Work setting would be desirable.Ideally, you will have some practical criminal justice experience of working with children and young people, either in a social work, education or youth work setting. Alternatively, evidence of higher education within a criminal justice discipline, Social Work or Youth Work setting would be desirable.Access to transport for work purposes is essential, as is the ability to liaise and work co-operatively with other agencies/professionals. A proportion of the work will be required during the weekends and evenings, as well as during the core working week. &nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Hannah DaCosta, Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Hannah.dacosta@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.dacosta@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" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;<ul></ul>

YOS Sessional

Job Title: SEND SfYP EHCP Coordinator Starting Salary: £33,366 pa with the opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annum Location: Stevenage - with travel Hours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the team</h4>EHC coordinators are aligned to one of several functional teams and we have an opportunity for you to specialise in:Services for Young People: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP.We are looking for an experienced EHC Co-ordinator to lead on our year 11+ Phase Transfer activities for the coming year, to support our Statutory SEND Teams to ensure that young people have a suitable provision named in their EHCP by the 31 March deadline. Successful candidate will need to understand college and other post-16 FE and be able to negotiate with providers.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014</li><li>Experience working with post-16 SEND young people in colleges</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent</li><li>Ability to negotiate with providers</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Noble - <a href="mailto:tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND SfYP EHCP Coordinator

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you ready to lead a team that supports care-experienced young people as they shape their futures?We’re offering an exciting opportunity to step into a Team Manager role within Harrow’s Corporate Parenting Service. You’ll lead a dedicated team supporting Children Looked After, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, and Care Leavers, driving forward an ambitious service committed to co-production, relational practice, and equity.Following the ILACS in January 2025, there has been a commitment to develop and implement a bespoke service for Care Leavers aged 18 – 25 years old. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead and drive this exciting new development. This will be a 12-month fixed term secondment opportunity at Team Manager level to lead one of our Looked after Children’s Teams, again this will initially be for a 12-month secondment opportunity. These are exciting times in being part of a key improvement journey for our looked after children and care leavers.This pivotal role involves leading Social Workers and Personal Advisors. You will be responsible for ensuring comprehensive services are provided to Care Leavers and ensuring there are effective transition arrangements in place for children in care from the aged of 15.5 years old.Your Role in Shaping the ServiceAs Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in:<ul><li>Leading and supporting Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and Personal Advisors delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people.</li><li>Driving practice development, quality assurance, and innovation.</li><li>Co-producing service improvements and our Local Offer alongside young people.</li><li>Promoting a culture of learning, collaboration, and accountability.</li></ul>What You’ll Get from Us<ul><li>The chance to shape an ambitious, child-centred service</li><li>Leadership development and mentoring opportunities</li><li>Reflective supervision and support from an experienced Service Manager</li><li>A learning culture that values creativity, feedback and outcomes</li></ul> About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (e.g., CQSW or Dip SW) and a minimum of four years post qualifying experience, including the management and supervision of social care staff undertaking statutory work with children and families, preferably in a fieldwork setting.</li><li>Registered with the SWE as a social work professional.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory and inspection frameworks governing children’s services.</li><li>Experience of providing professional supervision, team building, reflective learning and development.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Excellent assessment and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to form, develop and maintain effective partnership relationships.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>Proven leadership experience in children’s social care.</li><li>Strong knowledge of the legislative frameworks relevant to CLA and Leaving Care.</li><li>Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage change, and deliver measurable impact.</li><li>Reflective, emotionally intelligent leadership with a focus on equity and co-production.</li><li>Confidence in managing complexity, risk, and performance with compassion and rigour.</li></ul>This post will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS.Please note interviews will be held on 24 July 2025. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=18145&amp;hashed=-1468529300" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Harrow Council

Team Manager - Corporate Parenting

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Principal / Senior Lawyer who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and to support our established Contracts, Procurement and Information Law teamHB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector, and we seek a qualified senior lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Principal Lawyers and Principal Lawyers. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Principal Lawyer in the management of the Team and the wider Practice About You The successful candidate will have previous contract and procurement law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves effectively managing the client relationship, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government. </li><li>Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team</li><li>Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships</li></ul>The closing date is Monday the 28th of July 2025.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Patricia Davila on 07927 548515 (Monday to Wednesday 9am-3pm and Thurs 9am-12pm) or Giles Gilbert on 07783 875833. Related Documents For more Information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=9228&amp;hashed=-509423178" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Assistant Principal Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Information Law

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our passionate and supportive team working with children, young people, and families to make a real and lasting difference.<h3>About the Role</h3>We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to support children and young people with complex needs and risks. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will:- Work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide targeted support and protection.- Conduct in-depth assessments, including parenting assessments and statutory visits.- Plan and implement appropriate, multi-agency interventions and service provisions.- Mentor and coach less experienced social workers, offering guidance and joint working opportunities.- Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external partner agencies.- Support the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.- Assist Managers in meeting key performance indicators and delivering high-quality outcomes.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a confident, compassionate professional with the ability to manage complex cases independently. You will have:- Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally within Children and Family Services.- Proven ability to make sound professional judgements in challenging, multi-disciplinary environments.- Experience working on complex cases involving vulnerability and risk, with minimal supervision.- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including children and professionals.- In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relevant to children’s services.- A thorough understanding of social disadvantage, child development, and family dynamics.- Clear awareness of eligibility criteria and thresholds concerning need and risk of significant harm.- Registration with Social Work England.- A recognised Social Work degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– 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.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?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>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.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;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</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1567467&amp;ptId=11506" target="_blank">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1567469&amp;ptId=11506" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Social Worker - Family Help West

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of deaf and hearing-impaired children?Can you use your expertise to support inclusive education across a diverse borough? If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Sensory Support Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join our team and help make a meaningful impact across Southwark.About the Role:As a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will play a key role in delivering tailored support for children and young people aged 0–25 with hearing impairments. You will work across home settings, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, offering teaching, advice, and audiological support. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing individual and group teaching across the curriculum</li><li>Supporting families in managing hearing aids and promoting language development</li><li>Advising and training school staff on deaf awareness and inclusive practice</li><li>Collaborating with professionals such as audiologists, SALT, and cochlear implant teams</li><li>Contributing to Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and maintaining accurate records</li></ul>About You:You are a reflective and resilient practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a strong understanding of deaf education and are committed to inclusive, child-centred practice. You will also have:<ul><li>QToD qualification and experience across the 0–25 age range</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently</li><li>The ability to provide specialist support to pupils, staff, and families</li><li>Confidence using ICT to maintain records and deliver support</li><li>Commitment to professional development and multi-agency working</li></ul>About the Team:You will be joining a highly regarded and experienced Sensory Team committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive services for children with sensory needs. We work across all Southwark schools and early years settings, building strong relationships with families, educational staff, and health professionals. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for CPD, and a shared commitment to inclusive practice.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan King O’Neill at susan.kingo'<a href="mailto:neill@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">neill@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>You should be a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with experience supporting children and young people aged 0–25 across all ability levels.</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li><li>This is a part-time role of 22.75 hours per week</li><li>Please see Job Description for salary details</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 23rd September 2025Shortlisting date/s: 30th September 2025Interview date/s: 8th October 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545748&amp;ptId=105501" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf SEND

<h4>The Role</h4>This role sits within the Commercial Services Team reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor this role provides services to the Asset Management Service - predominantly Public Realm; Pest Control Service and Fleet Service in both client and contractor capacities.The SFO provides professional commercial and financial services to ensure the Traded Services Division and the Council achieves best value in delivering services and maximises the commercial opportunities available to it.As well as traditional financial and management reporting responsibilities, the Senior Finance Officer will work alongside the SQS in contract management and compliance and performance evaluation of income generation, costs and margins from a wide range of services, projects and contracts.The Senior Finance Officer will liaise with stakeholders including Delivery Managers, Business Service Managers, Senior Management teams, Councillors and Cabinet members on commercial issues relating to the division, and support in the delivery of complex written reports complete with analysis.The successful candidate will be involved in developing and continuously improving services using business process review techniques, reviewing procedures, and monitoring their implementation.An excellent communicator with strong written skills this person will use their commercial and financial knowledge to help improve Traded Services.The successful candidate will be committed to their continuous development as a leader.<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.The areas of work will initially focus on public realm street lighting and metalworks fabrication.The initial focus will be on pricing and cost value reconciliations. Applicants will need to be able to understand how costs are built up using standard costing techniques involving materials, labour and overhead, and work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor on existing books of rates, and also develop and build from scratch a mixed variety of SOR's and evidence base they are fit for purpose.Business process maps and supporting procedures will need to be developed and/or maintained in relation to all elements of the delivery process, including but not restricted to materials, quantities/volumes, costs/pricing, labour and other direct costs, time/productivity and overhead recovery.Applicants will need to have been exposed to procurement and the various frameworksA fit for purpose suite of KPI's will need to be developed and maintained.Applicants must be able to work with and provide support, guidance and understanding to delivery staff that may have limited financial expertise and understanding.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: 20/07/2025 Interview Date: 07/08/2025Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract and help shape the future of our service.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2537384&amp;ptId=105559" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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