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A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Support Apprentice to join the Employee Relations team within the HR Service. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 whilst working for the Employee Relations team.As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul><li>Data inputting</li><li>Updating of systems</li><li>Email inbox monitoring</li><li>Maintenance of database </li><li>Room bookings</li><li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li></ul>The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul><li>23 days paid annual leave</li><li>Generous local government pension </li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li><li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li></ul>Important InformationIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call James Hood on 01634 334499.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

HR Support Service Apprentice

We’re seeking a Highway Inspector working as a front-line officer across Medway to take positive action regarding infringements on the highway and carrying out inspections of Medway’s highway network and highway assets.As a Highway Inspector, you will be working within the Highway Operations Team, conducting and monitoring the network condition, identifying any defects and taking appropriate action in rectifying defects, to meet our statutory duty under the Highways Act 1980.The postholder will be required to have an awareness of Highway legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relating to Highway Maintenance and Design and an understanding of Construction, Design, Management (CDM) Regulations.An understanding of the challenges to deliver maintenance activities that reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to our Climate Change commitments would be beneficial.Whilst the post holder will not be required to line manage others, you may be required to direct, coordinate or train other employees and you will be required to liaise with all stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation. The postholder will be expected to form part of the Highways Out of Hours Service, dealing with incidents that may arise after office hours and over the weekend. This will be on a rota basis alongside other Duty Engineers, of which renumeration is paid.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Matthew Francis on 01634 331461Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. Highways are seeking a Highways Inspector to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Highway Inspector (Highway Operations) 

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Sutton Customer Experience service and Kingston’s Contact Centre are the main point of contact for anyone seeking information, advice, or support with council services. Each council’s team is multi-skilled and staff have experience across a range of service areas, often supporting residents with complex needs. Both teams have a positive and supportive culture, and are often at the forefront of trialling new ways of working to improve council services for residents.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Digital Change Lead for Customer Service will set the strategic direction of travel in the Customer Services teams.&nbsp; In this role you will:<ul><li>Lead service and performance improvement by measuring performance, identifying opportunities for change and creating a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead delivery and change management by setting change initiatives and coordinating the work to achieve your objectives.</li><li>Own customer service systems and strategy by gaining expertise in our processes and technology so you can set the long term direction.</li><li>Lead relationships with customers and partners by creating a collaborative, open culture that engages stakeholders from across the councils and our partners.</li><li>Own your corporate responsibilities by meeting governance and policy expectations from business continuity to corporate participation.</li></ul>About you We are looking for someone who has a successful track record in delivering transformational change by working with people, processes and technology. You will bring energy and enthusiasm for change to the role, and use your initiative to lead the work. You’ll enjoy building relationships and cross-functional teams around you to support your goals.You’ll have experience of managing people, setting culture and behaviours, process improvement, and leading the adoption of technology.&nbsp; You want to use qualitative and quantitative data to identify improvement opportunities and monitor the impact of your work.You’ll be comfortable working with external partners and suppliers to ensure we get the best value from their services.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Digital Change Lead - Customer Service

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThis role will be part of the Facilities Management (FM) team. The FM Service has recently gone through a period of significant change and transformation including energy management becoming part of the delivery of the team, as we continue to improve our services. This is a particularly challenging and rewarding time for Facilities Management as it reaches the realisation of a new operating model, supporting the goals of our wider organisation.The Facilities Management Service supports circa 50 corporate Council buildings for all tasks FM related which include FM Helpdesk, caretaking, post, cleaning, pest control, security, planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair services.&nbsp; The FM service is made up of a team of 15 staff all responsible for supporting these buildings and services that work within them.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis role will support the council's environmental strategy and the decarbonisation of the estate, the role will include:<ul><li>To provide, as the Council’s dedicated Energy Officer, the Council and all departments with expert advice</li><li>To take responsibility for the purchase, management and co-ordination of the Council’s gas, electric and water contracts</li><li>To evaluate the use of energy and water within the Council, devise policies and actions to minimise energy and water consumption to meet the targets set</li><li>To oversee a programme of low carbon capital funding schemes, and support colleagues with the delivery of capital projects across the operational, leisure and schools portfolio. Maximise use of available funding to reduce operational emissions, including the Climate Capital Fund and Green Buildings Fund.</li></ul>About youYou will bring detailed knowledge of procurement and finance practices, supported by project management experience and a technical or energy-related qualification, with membership of a relevant professional body desirable. With a proven track record in developing and implementing energy efficiency programmes, you’ll be confident evaluating energy and water usage, devising policies to reduce consumption, and managing the procurement of energy contracts. You’ll demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and current developments in energy conservation and sustainability, applying them effectively within the service context.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build credibility and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, providing clear, informed advice on complex issues. You’ll also bring strong performance management capabilities, sound IT skills, and a commitment to high standards of health and safety, equality, and diversity. The role requires flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary, and the ability to travel within and around the borough as part of your duties.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Sustainability and Energy Manager

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamSutton has a reputation for excellent schools, Green Flag award-winning green and leafy open spaces, and an industrial heritage along the River Wandle. Sutton is home to the London Cancer Hub, Europe’s leading cancer research and treatment district, with further plans for a multi-phase life science district. Over the past few years, the council has built a significant number of homes for the borough’s residents and invested in significant high street regeneration.It is an exciting time to be joining Sutton, with £4bn of planned investment and another £3bn in the pipeline. This is a hugely varied role and your opportunity to shape the place Sutton becomes.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs the council’s most senior planning officer, you will be a collaborative and effective leader with a proactive approach to development. With strong stakeholder management skills, you will build effective and professional working relationships with both developers and investors, whilst engaging with elected members and senior officers across the council. As a team player and a seasoned planning officer in local government, you will provide expert advice to senior stakeholders at Sutton whilst ensuring community is at the heart of development within the borough.&nbsp;You’ll be proactive in your approach to development. You’ll be comfortable working closely and professionally with developers and investors; build strong relationships with elected members and senior officers; and you’ll put the concerns of the community at the heart of development decisions - including the provision of infrastructure. Sutton has long had high standards for the development we expect, and you’ll ensure these are achieved whilst providing an efficient, highly regarded planning service.&nbsp;This is a role for a collaborator, who is an effective leader of your staff, and a team player across the Council. You’ll be experienced at working in a local authority, and confident in providing robust, sound and impartial advice to elected members and senior officers.&nbsp;Our retained consultants at Osborne Thomas are supporting us with the appointment to the post, and look forward to discussing this role in greater depth with you.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)<a href="https://osbornethomas.org/jobs/head-of-planning-and-building-control/" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessOur retained consultants at Osborne Thomas are supporting us with the appointment to the post.Please get in touch for more information on this role in our candidate pack, including the job description, information about Sutton, the benefits offered and how to apply.Please note that the primary contact for this position is Lucy Butler: 07935 222 378Please note that the primary email for this role is <a href="mailto:sutton@osbornethomas.org" target="_blank">sutton@osbornethomas.org</a>For more information, click <a href="https://osbornethomas.org/jobs/head-of-planning-and-building-control/" target="_blank">here</a>Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Head of Planning and Building Control

Job Title: Procurement Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing procurement team which provides strategic and technical procurement advice and tender management services to departments within Hertfordshire County CouncilYou will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders under the PA23, and advice on the Provider Selection Regime, national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe wider team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>You will report to the Senior Procurement Officer in Contract Delivery<ul><li>You will plan and undertake contracting processes using our template documents</li><li>You will continue to develop your existing skills and knowledge of procurement procedures and techniques</li><li>You will ensure compliance with The Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the Council’s Contract Regulations and any other relevant legislation</li><li>You will support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in respect of procurement best practice and training</li><li>You will deliver a programme of procurements which will include large-scale contracts, undertaking tenders as well as mini competitions through framework agreements</li><li>You will advise Council officers on shaping an effective procurement process and engaging with the market at an early stage through effective pre-procurement market engagement</li><li>You will use the Council’s eTendering system (currently InTend) to carry out procurement processes</li><li>You will collaborate with Council officers to develop effective evaluation methodologies</li><li>You will work with colleagues from the Council’s Commercial Law Team to produce contractual documentation</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent); or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to manage a tendering process through to contract award</li><li>Knowledge of current public procurement legislation</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a member of the team</li><li>Effective collaborator and communicator</li><li>Competent user of standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workload, ensuring that deadlines and timescales are met while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to create the full suite of required tender and contract documentation, with guidance/input if necessary, from relevant stakeholders</li><li>Ability to brief and/or train officers on procurement process and procedures</li><li>Ability to recommend innovative and effective methods of resolving procurement issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of managing Public Sector procurements</li><li>Experience of using eTendering systems</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This is an exciting time to be in procurement with the new Procurement Act 2023 recently coming into force. You will help to shape the Council’s approach and there will be opportunities to contribute to broader procurement aspects such as social value, sustainability and modern slavery As part of SPG, you will help us to provide the excellent quality services that make a real difference to the people of HertfordshireYou will get involved with a wide range of procurements covering all of the Council’s service areas including highways, property, adult social care, children’s services, public health and community protection. This role will give you a fantastic diversity of experience in public service provisionThis job role is within the Corporate Services, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Zoe.Upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Zoe.Upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1st December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Procurement Officer

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





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Senior Procurement Officer - Best Practice Delivery

Ealing Council’s housing strategy for 2025 – 2030 is an uncompromisingly ambitious plan to tackle the borough’s acute housing challenges. We want to ensure that every resident has access to a good quality, genuinely affordable home within a thriving community where they can live healthier and happier lives.This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving transformation, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that deliver real change for our communities.The Housing &amp; Environment directorate manages and improves over 17,000 council homes, ensuring that every resident has a safe, warm, and welcoming place to live. We’re committed to resident-led service design, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of compliance and safety.This new role has a clear remit to achieve the highest levels of performance in this fundamental area. We’re looking for candidates with experience of leading the full landlord function across a major housing portfolio.Supported by a team of around 200 colleagues, you’ll ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and resident focused services to tenants and leaseholders alike, in a way which delivers not only statutory obligations and best practice, but also our wider organisational ambitions.If you’re passionate about making Ealing a better place, please visit <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BObjC2Rz2H5LJBxC1hqu56kgO?domain=faerfield.co.uk" target="_blank">www.faerfield.co.uk/ealing-od-hls</a> for more information and to apply.You can find out more about Ealing Council at <a href="https://faerfield.co.uk/jobs/permanent-roles/lb-ealing" target="_blank">Opportunities with Ealing Council :: Faerfield Ltd</a>.<ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Operational Director of Housing Landlord Services

Ealing Council’s housing strategy for 2025 – 2030 is an uncompromisingly ambitious plan to tackle the borough’s acute housing challenges. We want to ensure that every resident has access to a good quality, genuinely affordable home within a thriving community where they can live healthier and happier lives.This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving transformation, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that deliver real change for our communities.The Housing &amp; Environment directorate manages and improves over 17,000 council homes, ensuring that every resident has a safe, warm, and welcoming place to live. We’re committed to resident-led service design, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of compliance and safety.You’ll rapidly envelop a detailed and accurate picture of the condition of all council-owned stock, and use this insight to develop an effective and comprehensive asset management plan that delivers safe, warm and dry homes for all.Overseeing a team of 175, with an annual capital budget of c.£45m, you’ll bring an impressive track record of rapid acceleration of improvement, a nuanced grasp of managing major contracts, and a high level of analytical and organisational skill.If you’re passionate about making Ealing a better place, please visit <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XkQEC3lBESDjJyjhDs6uQlaeR?domain=faerfield.co.uk" target="_blank">www.faerfield.co.uk/ealing-ad-ham</a>for more information and to apply.You can find out more about Ealing Council at <a href="https://faerfield.co.uk/jobs/permanent-roles/lb-ealing" target="_blank">Opportunities with Ealing Council :: Faerfield Ltd</a>.<ul></ul>

Assistant Director Housing Asset Management

<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – 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?<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 to £56,681 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus up to £4,000 Market Rate Supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - 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 - 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 - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a><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=1228931&amp;ptId=11960" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=11960" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Solicitor -  Contracts and Procurement

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives during times of transition and need, this new initiative aimed at transforming the way temporary accommodation is delivered and managed is for you!Medway Council have been acquiring its own temporary accommodation portfolio since 2024 to meet its statutory obligations on Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), as part of our investment and commitment to our One Medway Plan, where we believe everyone should have access to good quality and affordable housing. The use of temporary accommodation has significantly increased over the last few years, with a heavy reliance on nightly paid private sector accommodation where quality, location and access to local amenities can be challenging along with the ever-increasing costs.This is a unique opportunity to help build a service from the ground up, working collaboratively across the Councils Strategic Housing Service and with its partners, to improve outcomes for households in temporary housing. If you're motivated by social impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and accountability — we want to hear from you.We are looking to recruit a brand-new team to focus solely on our new temporary accommodation portfolio, if you feel you have the skills, passion, commitment, empathy and professionalism to help transform lives check out the roles available.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Dan Hill on 01634 334394.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Housing services are seeking an Temporary Accommodation Management &amp; Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Temporary Accommodation Management and Support Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives during times of transition and need, this new initiative aimed at transforming the way temporary accommodation is delivered and managed is for you!Medway Council have been acquiring its own temporary accommodation portfolio since 2024 to meet its statutory obligations on Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), as part of our investment and commitment to our One Medway Plan, where we believe everyone should have access to good quality and affordable housing. The use of temporary accommodation has significantly increased over the last few years, with a heavy reliance on nightly paid private sector accommodation where quality, location and access to local amenities can be challenging along with the ever-increasing costs.This is a unique opportunity to help build a service from the ground up, working collaboratively across the Councils Strategic Housing Service and with its partners, to improve outcomes for households in temporary housing. If you're motivated by social impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and accountability — we want to hear from you.We are looking to recruit a brand-new team to focus solely on our new temporary accommodation portfolio, if you feel you have the skills, passion, commitment, empathy and professionalism to help transform lives check out the roles available.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Dan Hill on 01634 334394.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Housing services are seeking an Internal Temporary Accommodation Senior to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Internal Temporary Accommodation Senior 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives during times of transition and need, this new initiative aimed at transforming the way temporary accommodation is delivered and managed is for you!Medway Council have been acquiring its own temporary accommodation portfolio since 2024 to meet its statutory obligations on Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), as part of our investment and commitment to our One Medway Plan, where we believe everyone should have access to good quality and affordable housing. The use of temporary accommodation has significantly increased over the last few years, with a heavy reliance on nightly paid private sector accommodation where quality, location and access to local amenities can be challenging along with the ever-increasing costs.This is a unique opportunity to help build a service from the ground up, working collaboratively across the Councils Strategic Housing Service and with its partners, to improve outcomes for households in temporary housing. If you're motivated by social impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and accountability — we want to hear from you.We are looking to recruit a brand-new team to focus solely on our new temporary accommodation portfolio, if you feel you have the skills, passion, commitment, empathy and professionalism to help transform lives check out the roles available.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Dan Hill on 01634 334394.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Housing services are seeking a Rehousing Accommodation Assistant to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Rehousing Accommodation Assistant 

<h4>Housing Customer Relations Officer</h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: £33,699 - £37,280 per annum (Grade 6 - SCP 22 - 26)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of Positions: OneDBS Check:EnhancedCastle Point Borough Council - Castle Point, EssexHousing Customer Relations OfficerFull Time – 37 hours Grade 6 – SCP Range 22-26£33,699 - £37,280Closing date: Thursday 6th November 2025Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Housing Customer Relations Officer, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We’d like to hear from you if you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and driving continuous improvement in housing services. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where you skills in complaint resolution and stakeholder engagement make a real difference.As our Housing Customer Relations Officer, you’ll lead the complaints and customer relations function within Housing Management Services. You’ll ensure statutory compliance, high-quality service delivery, and use feedback to shape future housing policies and services. You’ll be the key contact for residents, Members, MPs, and external stakeholders, managing complex complaints, Ombudsman enquiries, FOIs, and subject access requests. Your insights will help us improve tenant satisfaction and build sustainable, effective services.Key Responsibilities• Lead and coordinate complaints and casework across housing services• Ensure timely, accurate responses that meet regulatory standards• Liaise with the Housing Ombudsman and produce performance reports• Analyse feedback and implement service improvements• Provide expert advice on complaint resolution and regulatory compliance• Represent the Council at internal and external meetingsAbout YouWe are looking for someone who has:• Strong understanding of complaints handling and customer service• Experience in social housing or local authority settings• Knowledge of housing regulations, TSMs, and statutory procedures• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)• Ability to influence, negotiate, and manage change• Full driving licence and access to transport with business insuranceNot only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Membership of the Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Professional learning development opportunities</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mick Lerpiniere (Interim Head of Housing Management) at <a href="mailto:MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/648/Housing Customer Relations Officer.pdf">Housing Customer Relations Officer.pdf</a> (166kb)</li></ul>





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Castle Point Borough Council

Housing Customer Relations Officer

<h4>Senior Leaseholder and Customer Relations Officer</h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8 SCP 32 - 36)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Duration: Permanent Number of Positions: OneDBS Check: EnhancedCastlepoint Borough CouncilCastle Point, EssexSenior Leasehold and Customer Relations OfficerFull Time – 37 hours Grade 8 – SCP Range 32-36£42,839 - £47,181Closing Date: 6th November 2025Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Senior Leasehold and Customer Relations Officer, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We’d like to hear from you if you are passionate empowering residents and shaping housing services that truly reflect their needs.As our Senior Leasehold and Customer Relations Officer, you’ll manage a dedicated team focussed on resident engagement, customer relations and complaints resolution – ensuring our services are transparent, accountable and responsive.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of Customer Relations and Engagement Officers</li><li>Champion resident involvement through Tenant &amp; Resident Associations and community initiatives</li><li>Oversee complex complaints and casework, ensuring timely and effective resolution</li><li>Drive service improvements using resident feedback and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM)</li><li>Ensure compliance with housing regulations and the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards.</li><li>Represent the Council at internal and external meetings</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>Strong leadership skills</li><li>Brings experience in social housing, complaints handling and resident engagement</li><li>Understands housing regulations, TSMs and local government operations</li><li>Is confident in influencing stakeholders and driving change</li><li>Full driving licence and access to transport with business insurance</li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Membership of the Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Professional learning development opportunities</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mick Lerpiniere (Interim Head of Housing Management) at <a href="mailto:MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/649/Senior Leaseholder and Customer Relations Officer .pdf">Senior Leaseholder and Customer Relations Officer .pdf</a> (174kb)</li></ul>





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Senior Leaseholder and Customer Relations Officer

<h4>Housing Engagement Officer</h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: £33,699 - £37,280 per annum (Grade 6 - SCP 22 - 26)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: PermanentNumber of Positions: TwoDBS Check:EnhancedCastle Point Borough CouncilCastle Point, EssexHousing Engagement OfficerFull Time – 37 hours Grade 6 – SCP Range 22-26£33,699 - £37,280Closing date: 6th November 2025Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint two dedicated and compassionate Housing Engagement Officers, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We’d like to hear from you if you are passionate empowering residents and shaping housing services that truly reflect their needs.As Housing Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our resident engagement strategy—organising events, facilitating groups, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. You’ll help develop Tenant &amp; Resident Associations (TRAs), resident forums, coordinate surveys, and ensure our services meet the Regulator for Social Housing’s Consumer Standards, especially around Transparency, Influence and Accountability.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver inclusive and effective resident engagement services</li><li>Promote and support TRAs and other stakeholder groups</li><li>Organise and attend meetings and events, taking minutes and following up actions</li><li>Use social media, newsletters, and other channels to promote engagement opportunities</li><li>Represent the Council at internal and external meetings</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>Excellent communication and facilitation skills</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative abilities</li><li>Proven experience in resident engagement or tenant participation</li><li>Knowledge of housing regulation and consumer standards</li><li>IT literacy including Microsoft Office tools</li><li>A respectful, empathetic approach and commitment to equality and diversity</li><li>A valid driving licence and access to transport with business insurance</li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Membership of the Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Professional learning development opportunities</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mick Lerpiniere (Interim Head of Housing Management) at <a href="mailto:MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/650/Housing Engagement Officer .pdf">Housing Engagement Officer .pdf</a> (169kb)</li></ul>





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<h4>Neighbourhood Management Officer</h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: £38,220 - £41,771 per annum (Grade 7 - SCP 27 - 31)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: PermanentNumber of Positions: OneDBS Check:EnhancedCastle Point Borough CouncilCastle Point, EssexNeighbourhood Management OfficerFull Time – 37 hours Grade 7 – SCP Range 27-31£38,220 - £41,771Closing Date: 6th November 2025Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Neighbourhood Management Officer, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We’d like to hear from you if are passionate about creating safe, vibrant neighbourhoods where residents can thrive. You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, effective and value for money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence. If you thrive on building strong relationships with residents, ensuring tenancies are sustainable, and helping to shape communities, we encourage you to apply for this role.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing a patch of tenancies, leases and licences, including sheltered housing</li><li>Conducting tenancy audits and neighbourhood inspections</li><li>Supporting vulnerable residents and linking them to vital services</li><li>Tackling anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns</li><li>Leading on tenancy changes, complaints and legal proceedings</li><li>Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality housing services</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Experienced in housing or customer service</li><li>Skilled in communication, problem solving and partnership working</li><li>Has knowledge about housing legislation, welfare benefits and safeguarding</li><li>Has IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office</li><li>Committed to equality, diversity and excellent customer care</li><li>Has experience in sheltered housing or similar environments</li><li>Has a flexible attitude to being called upon to work in an emergency or unusual circumstances</li><li>Holds a valid driving licence and has access to transport with business insurance</li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Membership of the Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Professional learning development opportunities</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mick Lerpiniere (Interim Head of Housing Management) at <a href="mailto:MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/651/Neighbourhood Management Officer JD.pdf">Neighbourhood Management Officer JD.pdf</a> (175kb)</li></ul>





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Job Title:&nbsp;Traffic Engineer (Orders/Monitoring)
Language:&nbsp;UK
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Region:&nbsp;London
Country:&nbsp;United Kingdom
Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Climate, Homes and Economy
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02652
Service:&nbsp;Street Scene
DBS Required:&nbsp;No
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Salary:&nbsp;per Min Max In
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;SO1 - PO1
SCP Range:&nbsp;£40,404 - £45,852
12 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
We are looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join our Streetworks Team based in Hackney Central.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, and working as part of a busy, friendly team, you will ensure that the Council's obligations under the Road Traffic regulation Act 1984, Traffic Management Act 2004, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, &amp; The London Permit Scheme are discharged efficiently and effectively in order to reduce disruption to the public highway and enable the Council to fulfil its network management duty.
Duties will include, but not limited to, managing the full lifecycle of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs), ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and internal procedures. This includes assessing and approving applications, reviewing traffic management plans, and coordinating with stakeholders such as utility companies, contractors, emergency services, and internal departments.
The role involves monitoring active TTROs to ensure safety and compliance, resolving operational issues, and conducting site inspections when necessary. As a senior technical lead, the post holder will provide expert advice on traffic regulation matters, mentor junior staff, and support continuous improvement across the service.
They will also contribute to process development, including digitisation initiatives, and produce reports on TTRO activity and performance. Additionally, the role may require providing support during emergency works or out-of-hours incidents to ensure rapid and effective traffic management.
Ideally, you will already have a good working knowledge of all current legislation and a methodical approach which enables you to undertake your work effectively and efficiently. Experience working in a similar fast-paced environment, and a working knowledge of Streetworks systems would be an advantage.
Competent IT user, with good working knowledge of a range of packages including Google Docs &amp; Sheets, Microsoft Word and Excel. You will also have a sound understanding of current Streetworks Registers, and the use of Street manager and One network would be beneficial. You will be customer focused and possess excellent communications skills.
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.
If the opportunity of working here excites you, please apply.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
Closing date for applications: 07 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 26/27/28 November 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.
If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: <a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>






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Traffic Engineer (Orders/Monitoring)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you believe that the schools in East Sussex deserve the best possible support to deliver an excellent education for all children and young people? If so, then you would be well suited to working as a clerk to the governors at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery in Peacehaven.aid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) Start date: January 2026<h2>About the role</h2>The purpose of this role is to keep the Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery governing board running smoothly through efficient administration and the ability to offer timely advice. You will offer vital support to our governors to ensure that they can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. You will work closely with the school leadership team to ensure that records are well maintained. You will minute governing board meetings and any appropriate committee meetings as well as clerking panels that might be convened. You will work independently to research policies and procedures that will be critical for the board to follow.We are looking for candidates who:<ul><li>Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems</li><li>Have good attention to detail</li><li>Have the ability and willingness to work individually using their own initiative</li><li>Have experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings</li><li>Have a willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board including evening meetings</li></ul>For application forms, job description and person specification please see our school website.Closing date:&nbsp;Monday 10th November (12 noon)Interview date:&nbsp;17th November 2025How to apply:&nbsp;To apply for this role please send your application form for the attention of the Acting Chair of Governors - Hannah Wood to <a href="mailto:recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk</a>. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised and in the Person Specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.Telephone:&nbsp;01273 584212Website: <a href="//www.meridianschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.meridianschool.co.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2><h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.School Governance is an integral part of the East Sussex strategy to ensure that schools in East Sussex are successful and that children and young people can learn in safe, creative and supportive spaces. This role is essential to this strand of our work.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Clerk to Governors

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Queen’s Park Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, pro-active and enthusiastic person to join our team to work as premises manager or caretaker, dependant on experience.&nbsp;The post holder will be available to work hours between 7am to 7pm, with exact details to be agreed with the right candidate. Flexibility will be required to work outside of the agreed Monday - Friday shift pattern as needed to support the lettings and ad-hoc schools events taking place during weekends. As part of the site team you will also be part of the on-call team for security and health and safety emergencies outside of the school hours.&nbsp;If applying for the role as Premises Manager you will be responsible for Health and Safety checks and management of your own workload. Caretaker will work under the direction of the School Business Manager and Headteacher with support from a lead H&amp;S Officer.Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date: As soon as possible&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>Queen’s Park Primary School is a large school in Brighton with 309 pupils on roll. &nbsp;We are currently on a rapidly improving school journey where we are supporting each other to drive school improvement. As a school, we believe that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child thrives and succeeds. You will be joining a dedicated staff team, where our vision is to provide, “A kind, inclusive learning community with high expectations for all,” for the children, staff and the wider school community.Our children demonstrate excellent behaviours for learning and are consistently challenged by the exciting opportunities and creative curriculum that we offer.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure the premises and grounds are safe, warm, clean and properly maintained.</li><li>Movement of heavy goods, duties including heavy items, taking delivery and distributing supplies, moving furniture and equipment.</li><li>Promote and protect safeguarding of all pupils, staff and visitors to site and premises.&nbsp;</li><li>Conducting and recording&nbsp;compliance checks to ensure that all health&nbsp;and safety regulations are consistently&nbsp;adhered to</li><li>Play a proactive role in the life and ethos of the whole school.</li></ul>In addition to the salary on offer, you will be entitled to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefit contributory pension scheme, and access to a house on site.We encourage visits to the school. To arrange this, please contact Mel Lawrance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kellybassett@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp;Thursday 13th November 2025 at midday*Interview date:&nbsp;W/C 17th November 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp; Address:&nbsp;Queen’s Park Primary School, Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0BNTelephone:&nbsp;01273 686822Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.queenspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a>*Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview excellent candidates in advance of this date.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School are seeking to appoint inspiring, highly motivated and enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team.You will be responsible for the supervision of our children, ensuring the safety of pupils in all areas inside or outside the school building throughout their midday breakPaid weeks per year:&nbsp;43.89&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until&nbsp;31st Aug 2026 (in the first instance)Start date: As soon as possible<h2>About the role</h2>You will:<ul><li>Be able to engage and support our children with games and activities</li><li>Understand that all behaviour is communication</li><li>Have high expectations of pupil’s behaviour</li><li>Be committed to team working</li><li>Be a positive role model to our children in school</li><li>Be a positive and resilient</li></ul>We can offer you:<ul><li>A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do</li><li>A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team</li><li>Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school</li><li>A lively, vibrant, face paced and energetic environment</li></ul>If you feel this is something you may be interested in, please email completed applications to: <a href="mailto:jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGBT as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.Closing date:&nbsp;7th November at 9amInterview date:&nbsp;w/c 10th November 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 303328Website:&nbsp;<a href="//www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk" target="_blank">www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk</a>&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Midday Supervisor (Play Team)

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Join us in shaping a brighter future for Barnsley.
At Barnsley, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are on a transformative journey to provide excellent services for our residents, ensuring they lead happy, healthy lives. Nestled in a thriving borough with a rich heritage of coal and glass, our community boasts a new and exciting town centre. Here, friendly 'Eyups' greet you around every corner, making it a wonderful place to work.
Position:&nbsp;Qualified Social Worker (Adults Learning Disabilities)
Exciting opportunity awaits!
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our adult social care team. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Mental Capacity Act legislation, Human Rights, and the Care Act. If you have a passion for working with adults with learning disabilities and are committed to tailoring support on an individual basis and building on people’s strengths, we want to hear from you.
Your responsibilities:
1. Varied caseload:
&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;We work with individuals with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, including at times of change.&nbsp;You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills base in multiple areas.
2. Assessing, protecting, and representing in court:
&nbsp;&nbsp; - You'll be responsible for assessing needs under the Care Act, ensuring safety through safeguarding, and evaluating the capacity of individuals. Your role includes court work, where you'll represent and advocate for people, making sure their needs and rights are represented.
3. Teamwork for independence and life opportunities:
&nbsp;&nbsp; - Working closely with the person, their families, MDT, and a supportive management team, you'll collaborate with others to come up with strategies to help people be more independent and open up opportunities in their lives. This involves planning, coordinating resources, and working together to create positive outcomes.
Why choose Barnsley?
- Inspired by creativity, ambition, and people:
&nbsp; - Embark on a journey of positive change with our award-winning council.
&nbsp; - Infused with creativity, fuelled by ambition, and centred around people-focused initiatives.
- Pioneering innovation and efficiency:
&nbsp; - At Barnsley, we lead the way in innovation, ensuring efficiency in every aspect.
&nbsp; - Our commitment is to provide value for money, setting new standards in excellence. <a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/better-lives-programme/" target="_blank">Our Better Lives Programme</a>&nbsp;is leading the way with:
- A collaborative initiative ensuring long-term excellence in adult social care.
- Focus on wellbeing, independence, and community resilience.
- Supporting people to live independently at home for as long as possible.
- Empowering those in need to have a greater say in the care they receive.
Your role in our journey:
As a social worker in our adults learning disabilities team, you'll:
- Respond to situations building on people’s strengths using strengths-based approaches.
- Develop flexible, creative solutions for positive outcomes, promoting independence and a healthier life.
- Help people, families, carers, and communities make informed decisions for a safer, more independent future using your social work values and skills.
What you'll need:
- Recognised social work qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England (student social workers to apply once qualification granted).
- Passion for, and ideally relevant experience of, working with people with learning disabilities.
- Commitment to producing high-quality assessments and collaborating with various agencies.
- Knowledge of key legislation, local and national policy issues, equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.
A Lot to Look Forward To:
-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/our-culture/" target="_blank">Values-Driven Culture:</a>&nbsp;Honesty, teamwork, excellence, and pride in what we do.
- Personal development: Our commitment to learning helps you to achieve your potential, including ASYE and postgraduate training opportunities.
- Collaborating with an exceptional team. - Flexible working: enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your needs.
- Generous holiday allowance: Take advantage of ample holiday time to relax and recharge, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Be Valued and Supported: we believe in recognising and supporting our colleagues. We are committed to looking after each other and offer a variety of health and wellbeing services to suit everyone. Our Be Valued offer includes:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Healthy: Access to health services and wellness programmes; information around occupational health, employee assistance programme.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Celebrated: Recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements; awards and events, employee network groups.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Smart: Recognition of your contribution, offering a range of rewards and benefits; gym membership &amp; wellbeing, eating out, days out and travel offers.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be You: A supportive environment where you can be yourself and thrive, employee benefits, pay, leave, pensions, flexible working.
- Making a difference through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/our-council/barnsley-2030/barnsley-2030-strategy/" target="_blank">2030</a>&nbsp;Ambitions: Be part of a team that is making a positive impact through our ambitious goals for the year 2030. Contribute to meaningful work that shapes a better future for all.
Apply Now!
Seize this unique opportunity to shape a brighter future for our communities. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambitions.
Apply today and help us make a better Barnsley for everyone!

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An opportunity has arisen to work in our Resilient Communities Team as a Projects and Contracts Officer. We are looking for candidates with a passion for improving the lives of our residents, with vision and the ability to work effectively with partners to deliver excellent services and outcomes for our customers.
A comprehensive understanding and experience of working in a complex environment, planning and co-ordination, the commissioning process, contracting and performance monitoring is required.
The postholder will work within a portfolio that includes the management and delivery of the domestic abuse and the drug and alcohol strategies and the commissioning of associated services and projects.&nbsp;Supported accommodation for those with multiple needs and for those experiencing domestic abuse is also included in this portfolio. The post holder&nbsp;will report to the Team Leader.&nbsp;
The role will require the ability to manage complex programmes and have experience of responding to the requirements of external funding bodies which will include performance management and financial accountability.
You will assist in the development of local strategies and plans to improve outcomes for our residents, working in partnership with our service providers to investigate and develop innovative service delivery models to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
This role will work predominately across the combatting drugs and supported housing work programmes.
These programmes are inherently complex and subject to ongoing changes; consequently, comprehensive understanding of the National Drug Strategy is essential, including familiarity with relevant research and guidance that informs the provision of alcohol and drug treatment and support services—such as OHID and NICE guidance and recommendations.
Awareness of policies and legislation pertaining to supporting individuals with complex needs, particularly those residing in temporary supported accommodation, would be highly beneficial.
Additionally, knowledge of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) would be advantageous.
You must also be able to display:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An ability to interrogate and analyse data and information and produce quality documentation including reports to support system change and service delivery.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to negotiate, influence and enthuse colleagues both internally and across partner agencies.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A commitment to working in collaboration with partners from all sectors including those with lived experience.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A clear commitment and proven ability to deliver high quality outcomes and performance with a drive and enthusiasm for change.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to successfully deliver results at an operational level.
Interviews will be held week commencing 18 November 2025.

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Be the Champion our Children and Young People need
Service Manager – Children in Care and Care Leavers (Future Directions)
Responsible for: Children in Care Teams x 2 and Future Directions Teams x 2
We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills to lead and motivate staff, you will have strategic planning skills to drive forward services and a passion for improving the lives of children in the care system and care experienced young adults.&nbsp; You will always question ‘would this be good enough for my child’. &nbsp;The post holder will be solution focused and have significant experience of working in a children in care / care leaver service in a management capacity, including with senior leaders and multi-disciplinary partner agencies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other key responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing budgets, performance management, ensuring quality of care in all forms of homes for children and overseeing the day to day running of the two service area’s ensuring it meets and exceeds national standards.&nbsp; If you are committed to the highest standards of Social Work practice in supporting our managers and social workers to achieve the best outcomes for children, young adults and families we want to hear from you.&nbsp;
If you can provide visionary leadership and want to work in an environment which enables you to focus on the things that matter most to children and young people, and that made you want to become a social worker in the first place……then Barnsley could be the place of possibilities for you.
We have tremendous ambition for our children and young people in Barnsley as a place of possibilities and are making&nbsp; £multi million pound investment into their future. &nbsp;Whilst we are proud of our current Ofsted rating of ‘Good’, we are far from complacent and recognise the increasingly challenging context in which we operate.&nbsp; Barnsley’s real political and corporate commitment to children’s services has been recently demonstrated by a multi-million recurring investment into the service to further develop our workforce, improve our model of practice, create a new social care academy and deploy greater use of technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As well as that we offer:
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<li>A highly competitive salary</li>
<li>A visible, friendly and supportive senior management team</li>
<li>Regular supervision</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement including the option to buy even more, as well as flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>IT equipment and technology to support agile working</li>
<li>Professional development with a clear Social Work Career Pathway</li>
<li>The full range of benefits including cycle to work, parking permit, reimbursement of Social Work England fee’s, mileage expenses and employee discounts</li>
<li>A culture where we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ achievements</li>
<li>Free refreshments</li>
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To apply please read the Job Description &amp; Person Specification and complete the online application form.
If you would like to discuss the role further then please email Lisa Vaux, Head of Service for Children in Care on <a href="mailto:Lisavaux@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lisavaux@barnsley.gov.uk</a> to arrange a mutually convenient time for a telephone call.&nbsp;
Closing Date: 7th&nbsp;November 2025
Interview Date has been scheduled for 19th&nbsp;November 2025

Strategy & Service Manager - Children in Care

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Please note that due to the nature of this position and the need to work with specific equipment, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from individuals under the age of 18.
 Competitive pay, great benefits, flexible working, excellent holidays!
Could you support your supervisor in the production of healthy and nutritious meals each day?&nbsp;
We are currently looking for a Silkstone Common Primary School Catering assistant to join our enthusiastic and hardworking kitchen team.&nbsp; Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00pm, working alongside other team members in a busy kitchen environment to provide nutritious meals to pupils.
What BMBC Catering Services has to offer you in employment with us:
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<li>Paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays
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<li>Working hours during term time whilst your children/grandchildren are in school</li>
<li>Working&nbsp;Monday-Friday&nbsp;so you get those weekends and evenings to do what you love</li>
<li>Great rates of pay</li>
<li>A strong pension fund</li>
<li>Opportunities for career progression</li>
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If you are interested in this role we would love to hear from you!
 About the Post:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Catering Assistant in one of the Boroughs schools.&nbsp;
Working within the Barnsley Schools Catering service, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the children receive a healthy, tasty meal.
About the role
 The work is varied and may include basic food preparation.&nbsp; Reporting to the Head of Kitchen you will support in the setting up of dining areas, serving of meals and all associated cleaning duties in a busy kitchen.&nbsp;Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential. All training will be provided.&nbsp;
About you

The successful candidate will be of a positive and can-do nature who thrives in a busy environment.&nbsp; Working as a team to ensure meals are ready for service is a fundamental part of the role therefore experience of working within a team and to deadlines would be advantageous. They should be able to deal with staff and pupils in a polite and friendly manner utilising appropriate communications skills.&nbsp;
 If you require support with completing your online application, please contact the team on 01226 773684 alternatively email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bsc@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">bsc@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and we would be happy to help.

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