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About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Programme Manager to join our Transport team.The Transport team is responsible for all aspects of transport planning and policy, passenger transport and scheme development.In this role, you will;<ol><li>Establish and deliver programme administration &amp; coordination</li><li>Undertake meeting management &amp; secretariat support</li><li>Work with a range of internal stakeholders to establish appropriate Governance &amp; develop Porfolio, Programme and Project development frameworks</li><li>Maintain documentation, risk &amp; issue management</li><li>Own the reporting &amp; performance monitoring aspects of the programmes</li><li>Manager stakeholder engagement &amp; collaboration</li><li>Ensure a culture and process of continuous improvement &amp; community contribution is established through your work</li></ol>We are looking for someone with relevant skills in project management with a record of project management success. We value excellent communication and partnership working skills as your work will involve building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.You will need to be a self-starter who is excellent at managing your own time and workload and enjoys working in a team.You will have a good understanding of the project cycle from conception to completion. You will be expected to produce reports and present data to senior management to inform and provide strategic direction and decision making. You will have relevant or transferable experience in providing technical support for complex projects and conducting robust investigation and analysis of project design, delivery and benefits realisation.Initially your work will focus on the Bus Service Improvement Plan Programme and Passenger Transport service areas, alongside developing Governance and reporting for key workstreams around Local Government Devolution and strategic transport work areas. You will develop and embed a programme management approach across the Transport services.This role is being recruited initially until 31 March 2026 awaiting funding announcements that are due in the Autumn 2025. We anticipate this role being extended by 3 years following the announcement.Key Responsibilities will include:<ol><li>Programme Administration &amp; Coordination</li></ol><ul><li>Maintain and update the programme forward plan.</li><li>Book and manage meeting rooms for weekly team meetings, Project Boards and Programme Boards.</li><li>Set up AI-assisted minute-taking for board meetings.</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders to pull together board papers in good time.</li><li>Maintain SharePoint sites for all boards.</li></ul><ol><li>Meeting Management &amp; Secretariat Support</li></ol><ul><li>Prepare agendas, action logs and decision logs for Project and Programme Boards.</li><li>Chair the weekly team meeting, including:</li><li>Forward look and priority setting</li><li>Review of the Programme Board forward plan</li><li>Review of the Programme Board action/decision log</li><li>Sit on the Project Board to ensure timely escalation of risks, issues and decisions.</li></ul><ol><li>Governance &amp; Framework Development</li></ol><ul><li>Design and implement the BSIP programme governance review, covering:</li><li>Organisational structure chart (including Strategic Sponsoring Group)</li><li>Risk and issue management procedures</li><li>Decision‑making and engagement procedures</li><li>Terms of Reference for each board</li><li>KPI and benefits mapping with a regular review cycle</li><li>Business case and lessons‑learned review cycles</li><li>Consolidation of all procedures into a single programme management manual</li><li>Ongoing maintenance and incorporation of review cycles into forward plans</li></ul><ol><li>Documentation, Risk &amp; Issue Management</li></ol><ul><li>Maintain programme‑level documentation, including:</li><li>Risk register</li><li>Issue log</li><li>Programme dashboard</li><li>Update the capital tracker after each Infrastructure Project Board.</li><li>Prepare and present the programme dashboard at each Programme Board.</li><li>Support individual projects in developing and maintaining robust project documentation.</li></ul><ol><li>Reporting &amp; Performance Monitoring</li></ol><ul><li>Complete design and delivery of quarterly DfT progress reports.</li><li>Liaise with Finance and M&amp;E teams to gather data for governance and reporting.</li></ul><ol><li>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Collaboration</li></ol><ul><li>Coordinate governance and delivery across communications, M&amp;E, finance, wider transport programmes and regional partners.</li><li>Map and manage stakeholders via a stakeholder matrix.</li><li>Represent the programme at regional fora, for example:</li><li>Bus Delivery Working Group</li><li>EP Working Group</li><li>EP Advisory Panel</li></ul><ol><li>Continuous Improvement &amp; Community Contribution</li></ol><ul><li>Hold regular catch‑up meetings with project teams to review progress against milestones, risks and issues.</li><li>Capture lessons learned and integrate improvements into programme processes.</li><li>Contribute to the council’s Project Management Community of Practice.</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li></ul><ul><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate and skilled in Programme Management.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact:Mickey Green, Director, at <a href="mailto:mickey.green@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">mickey.green@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: 4 August 2025 at the Town Hall in Weston Super MarePlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Transformation Programme Manager

About UsAbout UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleIn this role, you will provide support to the Community Meals Team Manager in delivering quality and compliant services<ul><li>To be the first point of contact for Community Meals Delivery Officers. You must be able to communicate effectively and coordinate the operational activities</li><li>To assist in answering queries from colleagues and service users in support of efficient service delivery</li><li>Induction, training, and development of operational teams</li><li>To plan routes and resources required for operational activities and ensure adequate resources are available and alerting managers to delivery risk</li><li>To undertake daily operational activities including allocating of drivers within a weekly rota, where council vehicles are used support with compliance checks and vehicle defect reporting, responding to service complaints, operational routing/ re-routing, resource planning, communication, health and safety concerns, IT issues</li><li>To give driver resilience where this meets the needs of the service and no other cover is available, with the agreement of the Community Meals Team Manager.</li><li>To undertake Senior Community Meals Deliver Officer resilience where this meets the needs of the service, and no other cover is available, with the agreement of the Community Meals Team Manager.</li><li>To ensure service risk assessments are reviewed proactively.</li><li>To effectively deliver front line services to clients in accordance with a journey plan, timetable and/or a delivery manifest, in a timely manner and with a customer focused approach.</li><li>To ensure welfare checks are carried out at each engagement as agreed by protocols and instructions, reporting any incidents and communicating any variances in accordance with council policy.</li><li>Facilitate daily administrative processes including annual leave cover, maintaining equipment and systems required for the delivery of the service i.e. PPE, uniform, round sheet issues and return, submission of welfare check forms, managing confidential waste, handling cheques, complaint submissions, fleet checks.</li><li>To use the ICT equipment/systems provided to allow quality monitoring to be undertaken of the services provided</li><li>To maintain a current, valid driving licence (minimum of a Category B) and submit this routinely for review.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Driver resilience</li><li>Ensure welfare checks are carried out</li><li>Facilitate daily administrative processes</li><li>Staff inductions &amp; training</li><li>Risk assessments</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence.This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon &amp; at our @worle, Weston-Super-Mare sites. Please be advised that the Castlewood office will be closed by 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>Fixed Worker</li><ul><li>4+ days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul></ul>About YouWe are looking for a committed, caring, and compassionate individual to join a front facing and customer focused service. As a Driver Lead, you will be confident working independently but also an active team player. Leading by example, a clear and strong communicator that offers support to the team in undertaking daily duties together with experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable people. We are keen to invite interest that can demonstrate transferable skills within your career to date although full training and continuous professional development is offered.Under the direction of the Operations Lead, to deliver high quality customer focused services that supports the work of the ITU and its transformation process. Currently this includes front line and statutory services such as Home to School Transport and Community Meals.You will be required to give clear instruction to the team with the planning and delivery of our operational activities, together with working within existing procedures and routines with limited supervision.Successful applicants will be fully supported with training and shadowing opportunities as part of an induction and a be part of a dedicated staff team.A flexible working approach will be required, across both Clevedon and Weston-Super-Mare sites. Our services operate 7 days per week. Shift will operate on a Thursday to Monday schedule, 5 hours per day.This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A valid driving licence.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Kris PeakePrincipal Transport Operations Lead Officer, at <a href="mailto:Kris.Peake@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kris.Peake@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Senior Community Meals Delivery Officer

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Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.
In Redbridge we are passionate about our care experienced young people and take pride in ensuring that young people feel supported and empowered to achieve their ambitions and goals as they make their transition to adulthood.&nbsp;
An exciting opportunity for a personal advisor as arisen in our Outstanding Leaving Care Service based at Station Road, Barkingside.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, supportive and effective team and report to one of three Practice Managers. The role involves working alongside a range of professionals, with young adults, previously Looked After by the Local Authority between the ages of 18 and 25 years old.
This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people leaving care. Our Personal Advisors have the opportunity to undertake focused work with young people and seek to maximise the potential of care experienced young people who have left the care system by working with providers, other agencies and partners.&nbsp; As a Personal Advisor, you will carry a caseload of young people aged 18-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available and encourage them to play a part in improving services.
In Redbridge we encourage a culture that puts our care experienced young people at the heart of everything we do, by empowering our staff to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn.
If you value these behaviours too, we would love to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities
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<li>To give practical, personal and emotional support and advise care experienced young people to meet their assessed need; to maintain and promote their health, physical and emotional wellbeing, benefits, housing, education, training and socialisation skills.</li>
<li>To facilitate, directly and indirectly, the assessment of need which may be immediate, short or long term.</li>
<li>To identify and support care experienced young people to overcome barriers to learning.</li>
<li>To enable and empower care experienced young people to make decisions in their lives and to self-advocate.</li>
<li>To advocate on behalf of care experienced young people who do not have the skills to do this.</li>
<li>To facilitate the reviews of a pathway plan and to enable and promote, care experienced young people to contribute, in order their wishes and feelings are accurately reflected.</li>
<li>To encourage care experienced young people to participate in the development of the service in order they can affect change where needed.</li>
<li>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the borough and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is desirable</li>
<li>Redbridge Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</li>
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As part of employment with Redbridge Council this role requires a DBS enhanced check.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
Interviews will be held on 11th &amp; 12th August 2025
If you would like any further information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Veronica Cools at <a href="mailto:Veronica.cools@redbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">Veronica.cools@redbridge.gov.uk</a>
Closing date for applications is the 30th July 2025.&nbsp;
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

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Our purpose is to improve the wellbeing of children and young people within Staffordshire, so that every child has the opportunity to be safe, happy and healthy, part of a strong community and achieves their potential.&nbsp;An opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning Officer to join the friendly, hardworking and committed Prevention and Wellbeing Commissioning Team, within the Children and Families Directorate.&nbsp;You will be contributing to an exciting new area of work to develop and embed a whole system approach to prevention, and working to increase the proportion of children and young people experiencing good mental health and emotional wellbeing. &nbsp;This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge of children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing, can understand and interpret data and how this is used to inform programme development and delivery.&nbsp;This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of being available to work from the office / attend face to face meetings as required.&nbsp;This position is fixed term from August 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the potential to extend to 31 March 2027.&nbsp;Internal applicants: if you plan to apply for this role on a secondment basis please make sure you have followed the process&nbsp;<a href="https://staffordshire.sharepoint.com/sites/HRhub/SitePages/Secondments.aspx#what-should-a-colleague-do-if-they-want-to-apply-for-a-role-on-a-secondment-basis" target="_blank">here</a> for gaining approval from your current line manager. If you are offered the role and you do not have agreement this will cause significant delays to the processMain Responsibilities You will be:<ul>
<li>Collaborating with a wide range of partners to progress the local children and young people’s mental health system improvement programme of work, to improve emotional health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Developing and embedding a whole systems approach to prevention, so that we are reducing the chances of problems arising in the first place, prevent problems from getting worse and reduce demand for statutory and acute services.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Focus on tackling disparities in wellbeing outcomes for our most vulnerable children and young people.</li>
</ul>This post will also include collaborative work to enhance the support that is available to meet the emotional wellbeing needs of children and young people, through a variety of commissioning activities.&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate You'll:<ul>
<li>be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people</li>
<li>be well organised and &nbsp;proactive</li>
<li>have great communication skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>be able to work with a broad range of stakeholders including children, young people and their parents / carers.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Ideally but not essential, you'll also have one of the below<ul>
<li>experience in commissioning, with a strong understanding of commissioning processes and the ability to manage and lead commissioning projects.</li>
<li>knowledge about the emotional health and wellbeing landscape and the challenges faced by children and young people who may be at greater risk of experiencing poor outcomes because of factors in their lives such as being care experienced, living with SEND.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We are very much looking forward to a new colleague joining the team!&nbsp;Interviews will take place week on Wednesday 6 August 2025We’re a supportive team and there are always opportunities to learn and develop. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences and qualifications so confider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:&nbsp;Louise Andrews Gee, Commissioning Manager at <a href="mailto:louise.andrews-gee@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.andrews-gee@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Commissioning Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
At Woking we are transforming and improving our services and are recruiting for a new role within the Housing Asset Management Department of Housing Contracts and Compliance Manager covering Health and Safety workstreams.
This role will be critical in delivering high quality contract management to mitigate risk to the Council, Council residents and members of the public by ensuring the effective delivery of all Housing Health and Safety related Contracts and Polices working in conjunction with the associated Regulatory Framework and Consumer Standards.
These contract areas include;
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<li>Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Door Inspections</li>
<li>Asbestos</li>
<li>Damp and Mould</li>
<li>Water Hygiene</li>
<li>Fall Arrest Systems</li>
<li>Communal TV Aerials</li>
<li>PAT Testing</li>
<li>Fire Alarm Servicing</li>
<li>Emergency Lighting</li>
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We are seeking a candidate who has expert knowledge and experience of contract management, housing compliance and health &amp; safety. You will also be able to manage data with a keen eye for detail and accuracy and be able to manage high value budgets.
This is an exciting opportunity to directly shape and improve services in this area managing a small team and a group of contractors to develop efficient processes leading to strong performance.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
DBS Check 
Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.
As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.
English Language Requirement 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
&nbsp;Closing Date: 11 August 2025
Intevriew dates: 20 &amp; 21 August 2025

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Fidelity Compliance LeadPermanentPart Time, 30 hours per week£32,826 to £38,619 per annum FTE (£26,615 to £31,312 pro rata)Location: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 3rd August 2025Please note that this is a part-time position, offering 30 hours per week, to be worked across Monday to Friday. The specific working pattern (i.e., how the hours are distributed across the week) is subject to discussion and negotiation with the successful candidate.This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office (County Hall, Chelmsford), 2 to 3 days per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired.The OpportunityThe Connect to Work Programme supports Essex residents with complex barriers to employment, helping them access and sustain meaningful work. This role ensures that commissioned delivery partners provide high-quality, high-fidelity employment support aligned with national standards.The Fidelity Compliance Lead is critical for leading the quality assurance and fidelity compliance of the programme, ensuring delivery partners meet the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) standards. The role provides expert guidance, undertakes internal reviews, and supports continuous improvement to maintain programme integrity and funding eligibility.This role is key to ensuring the programme delivers consistent, person-centred support and meets the expectations of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), safeguarding the programme's reputation and financial sustainability.To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health" target="_blank">https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health</a>Accountabilities<ul>
<li>Lead the development and delivery of a structured fidelity review programme across all delivery partners, ensuring compliance with IPS and SEQF standards.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice and mentoring to Employment Specialists, Team Leaders and Service Managers to embed high-fidelity practices in day-to-day delivery.</li>
<li>Support delivery partners in preparing for external fidelity assessments, including the development and monitoring of improvement plans.</li>
<li>Produce detailed reports and analysis for internal governance and external stakeholders, including the DWP, highlighting trends, risks and areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Lead the implementation of a quality assurance framework, including audits, compliance checks and risk management aligned with national standards.</li>
<li>Facilitate learning networks and workshops to promote shared understanding and continuous improvement across the provider network.</li>
<li>Monitor and support the use of the Connect to Work Management Information System (MIS), ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting.</li>
<li>Provide field-based support through mentoring, case reviews and modelling of best practice to improve operational delivery and job outcomes.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul>
<li>RQF Level 5 or equivalent in a relevant employment practitioner qualification (e.g. IPS or SEQF).</li>
<li>Extensive experience in frontline delivery roles such as Employment Specialist, Team Leader, or Service Manager within IPS or SEQF-supported employment programmes.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of the IPS Fidelity Scale (25-item assessment tool) and/or the SEQF Model Fidelity Framework, which evaluates adherence to supported employment principles 1.</li>
<li>Familiarity with National Occupational Standards and the 5-stage supported employment model, as defined by BASE (British Association for Supported Employment) 2.</li>
<li>Experience in conducting fidelity assessments, preparing for external reviews, and implementing improvement plans.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead audits, interpret fidelity scores, and support continuous improvement. Professional area. - can be altered include membership of essential professional membership e.g. HCPC, CIPD</li>
</ul>Why Essex?As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://workingforessex.com/roles?source=workingforessex.com&amp;data=05|02|Sharon.Burrus2@essex.gov.uk|2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|638790046808311814|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4=&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email: <a>resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Links / Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

Fidelity Compliance Lead

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Are you ready to make a meaningful impact to service delivery?Do you have the specialist skills to drive change and improve Home to School Transport for children and young people?&nbsp;Are you keen to work collaboratively with people from all services and partnerships inclusively?If so, we would like to hear from youYou will be working within the Home to School Transport Service to provide project management, service reviews and business planning. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;For more information about the role, please contact Jacqui Parfitt by email <a href="mailto:jacqui.parfitt@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">jacqui.parfitt@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>We’re looking for an individual who is experienced, organised and confident. You’ll build good working relationships across council departments, external partners and parent carers. A One Council approach is essential for us to consider service improvement, cost efficiencies but most importantly enabling children and young people to access their education.&nbsp;You will have:<ul>
<li>Experience of working as a Project Manager and recognising potential risks and sensitivities of service change.</li>
<li>The &nbsp;ability and confidence to liaise and work inclusively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, and at all levels.</li>
<li>An understanding of change management.</li>
<li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>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.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Service Transformation Lead for Home to School Transport

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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.



We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting time to join us as we extend our shared service partnership with West Berkshire Council due to ongoing success and continued market growth. As part of our investment in service delivery and our commitment to maintaining and improving the build environment in our community, we are looking to expand our team of senior building control professionals.
Golden Hello Payment
As a commitment to the development of our team, new employees will be entitled to a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000 (subject to successful completion of their probation period and length of service commitment).
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. In addition to the Golden Hello payment, we offer full support and guidance for you to grow your career, and you will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Awards
We’re passionate about providing a high-quality service and delivering on projects and have recently been Award Winners at the LABC Central Regional Building Excellence Awards 2024, and following an LABC Peer Service review, it was concluded that we are a top quartile performing service nationally.
There isn’t a better time to join our team as we undertake a diverse portfolio of major projects including large-scale housing developments, school developments and town centre redevelopment, so click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, if you’d like to know more about these exciting opportunities, contact <a href="mailto:roger.paine@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">roger.paine@wokingham.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp;
Closing date: 24th August 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Wokingham Borough Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>The role of the Wellbeing Advisor is Prevention and Early Intervention through working with individuals on a one-to-one basis in both community settings and their homes. In addition to 1-1’s, group work will be carried out in a variety of community settings.&nbsp;You will be working with individuals across the 9 local area partnerships in West Northants, who require support with various areas of their lives, with the aim of reducing adverse health events and subsequent demands on health and social care by supporting customers with needs identified through the completion of a variety of validated assessments.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You’re an empathetic and solution-focused professional with strong experience in supporting individuals with their health and wellbeing needs. You bring excellent relationship-building and active listening skills, along with a solid understanding of behaviour change, lifestyle management, and motivational interviewing. You’re confident in using assessment tools to identify areas of support, managing caseloads, and recording accurate case notes, while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and confidentiality.&nbsp;You have strong IT skills and are confident using digital systems to manage information, communicate effectively, and support service delivery. As this role involves regular travel across West Northamptonshire, you’ll need to be flexible and comfortable working in a variety of community settings.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Wellbeing Advisor

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For more information about the role please contact Graham Lewis on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glewis2@cardiffmet.ac.uk" target="_blank">glewis2@cardiffmet.ac.uk</a>, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk" target="_blank">ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk</a>.&nbsp;
All applications must be submitted online. &nbsp;
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our&nbsp;<a href="https://recruitment.cardiffmet.ac.uk/application-support/" target="_blank">Application Guidance</a>&nbsp;page.
If you would like to discuss your advert with a member of the recruitment team please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk" target="_blank">staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk</a>&nbsp;for guidance and support.



<h1>Climate Action Lead</h1>

As Climate Action Lead, you’ll be Cardiff Met’s strategic expert and driving force for sustainability within our Professional Services. You’ll lead our commitment to achieving net zero carbon and embed environmental responsibility throughout our policies, operations, and culture—making a real impact across the University and beyond. This new role sits within a newly formed Climate Action Team, bringing together existing and new expertise to accelerate Cardiff Met’s sustainability transformation. With a strong civic mission, a growing climate-conscious community, and an executive team committed to leading the change required, Cardiff Met is embedding sustainability through its direct, local and global impact.
You’ll lead the way by:
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<li>Owning, building upon and delivering the University’s Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero Carbon Programme.</li>
<li>Leading governance, performance measurement, and compliance (including ISO14001) for environmental sustainability.</li>
<li>Influencing decision-making at the highest levels and representing Cardiff Met externally.</li>
<li>In conjunction with the Executive lead for Sustainability, champion change across academic and professional services teams to embed sustainable practices.</li>
<li>Acting as the University’s professional services subject matter expert on climate action and sustainability.</li>
<li>Driving innovative, institution-wide transformation to meet bold 2030 targets.</li>
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What you’ll bring
You’ll be a visible, confident leader who can unite stakeholders across academic and professional domains behind shared sustainability goals, with the credibility to influence our stakeholders and the insight to deliver lasting change. With expert knowledge in sustainability governance, net zero and environmental strategy, you’ll know how to turn big ambitions into measurable results.
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<li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.</li>
<li>A proven change-maker with experience redesigning processes, governance, or behaviours to achieve measurable sustainability outcomes.</li>
<li>Proven success in leading net zero and sustainability strategies across complex organisations.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder and project management skills, with experience influencing at board level.</li>
<li>Up-to-date technical understanding of sustainability principles, standards, and legislation.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences on complex topics.</li>
<li>A demonstrable personal commitment to addressing climate change</li>
<li>Ideally, knowledge of the HE sector and the Welsh policy landscape relating to sustainability.</li>
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Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University? We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.&nbsp; We offer excellent benefits such as:
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<li>Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.</li>
<li>Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.</li>
<li>Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.</li>
<li>Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.</li>
<li>Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.</li>
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Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Graham Lewis on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glewis2@cardiffmet.ac.uk" target="_blank">glewis2@cardiffmet.ac.uk</a>, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk" target="_blank">ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk</a>.&nbsp;
All applications must be submitted online. &nbsp;
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our&nbsp;<a href="https://recruitment.cardiffmet.ac.uk/application-support/" target="_blank">Application Guidance</a>&nbsp;page.
If you would like to discuss your advert with a member of the recruitment team please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk" target="_blank">staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk</a>&nbsp;for guidance and support.

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