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<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25053_-_Stage_Crew" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/00sjj2hc/chesterfield-borough-council-cv-template.docx" target="_blank">CV Template</a>
&nbsp;(Word 52 KB)



Closing date:&nbsp;25 August 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;9 September 2025



Reference:&nbsp;CBC25053 Salary details:&nbsp;£12.26 per hour (Pay award pending) Job term:&nbsp;Permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;Part time Monday to Sunday as per rota Hours:&nbsp;104 hours per annum - annualised hours (Average 2 hours per week) Location:&nbsp;Chesterfield Venues Department:&nbsp;Cultural Services
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/gcpbfhfg/cbc25053-stage-crew-job-descruption-person-specification.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25053 - Job description and person specification.</a>
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/contact-human-resources/" target="_blank">contact the Human Resources team</a>.
Are you passionate about live performance and behind-the-scenes production?
Chesterfield Borough Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Stage Crew Member to join our Cultural Services team.&nbsp;This is your chance to play a vital role in bringing performances and events to life across our vibrant council venues.
What you'll do&nbsp;
As a Stage Crew Member, you’ll help ensure the smooth delivery of performances and events by supporting the technical team and contributing to backstage operations.
Your responsibilities will include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>assisting with loading/unloading, scenery construction, and stage rigging</li>
<li>supporting the setup and operation of lighting and sound systems</li>
<li>acting as show crew during performances – moving scenery, operating flying equipment or follow spots</li>
<li>ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping in all technical areas</li>
<li>working safely at height and maintaining equipment</li>
<li>assisting with caretaking duties and equipment security post-event</li>
</ul>
What we're looking for
<ul>
<li>ability to perform strenuous manual tasks</li>
<li>comfortable working at height</li>
<li>willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, bank holidays.</li>
<li>basic IT skills, especially Microsoft Office</li>
<li>strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude</li>
</ul>
Training and development
<ul>
<li>we are committed to helping you grow.</li>
<li>you’ll receive support through our Performance and Development Review programme and access to training relevant to your role</li>
</ul>
Join our team
If you're looking for a hands-on, exciting role supporting live events, apply today and become part of a team that plays a key part in Chesterfield’s thriving cultural scene.
We look forward to welcoming you backstage!
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, leave entitlement, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, and discounted leisure membership.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Stage Crew

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<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25054_-_Volunteer_Coordinator" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/00sjj2hc/chesterfield-borough-council-cv-template.docx" target="_blank">CV Template</a>
&nbsp;(Word 52 KB)



Closing date:&nbsp;31 August 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;11 September 2025



About the role&nbsp;
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will:
<ul>
<li>Lead the design, launch, and delivery of a new volunteer programme across our Cultural Services</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and the wider voluntary sector</li>
<li>Promote and grow the programme while developing a long-term volunteer engagement strategy</li>
<li>Recruit, train, support and motivate volunteers to contribute meaningfully across our venues</li>
<li>Ensure a high-quality experience for volunteers and the public alike&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a dynamic, organised, and people-focused individual with:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with volunteers and the public in a front-line service</li>
<li>Strong people management, customer service, and communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage challenging situations</li>
<li>Excellent IT, administrative, and budget management skills</li>
<li>Previous management training and customer service training</li>
</ul>
Why join us?&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of culture in Chesterfield</li>
<li>Play a key role in the success of our reimagined theatre and museum</li>
<li>Help build a programme that brings people together and creates lasting community impact</li>
</ul>
Apply now and ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your covering letter and updating you CV.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, leave entitlement, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, and discounted leisure membership.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Volunteer Coordinator

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, an online application form must be submitted.



Scale 3 – SO1 = &nbsp;£25,583 - £36,363 per annum
(Career Grade - Progression through the grade is determined via Career Grade Guidelines)
Are you looking to start a career in surveying and make a real difference in your local community?
Pendle Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Property and Estates team as a Trainee Surveyor. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of public buildings, land, and infrastructure assets.
As a Trainee Surveyor, you will support qualified professionals in delivering asset management, property maintenance, land valuations, and regeneration projects. You'll also have access to training, mentoring, and potential funding support for a professional qualification (e.g. RICS-accredited degree or apprenticeship pathway).
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assist in conducting land and property surveys</li>
<li>Help prepare valuations, condition reports, and feasibility studies</li>
<li>Support estate management, acquisitions, disposals, and leasing processes</li>
<li>Work with colleagues across departments to support regeneration and development schemes</li>
<li>Maintain accurate property records and use asset management systems</li>
<li>Commit to continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
<ul>
<li>Passionate about property, planning, and the built environment</li>
<li>A strong communicator with good attention to detail</li>
<li>Willing to learn and committed to personal development</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>IT-literate, especially with Microsoft Office and mapping tools</li>
</ul>
Essential:
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 3 A Levels (or equivalent) totalling at least 96 UCAS point</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one</li>
</ul>
The Borough of Pendle lies in Lancashire’s beautiful Pennines and is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the city of Manchester.
Pendle Borough Council offers an excellent work-life balance including flexitime with no core hours, up to 2 days flexi leave a month, compressed working options and up to 31 days annual leave.
This role is likely to be on a Flexible Contract as defined by our Agile Working Policy.&nbsp; The minimum frequency for in-office attendance will be two or three times per week, however it could be more frequent based on the demands of the service.&nbsp; We therefore expect candidates to reside within a commutable distance from Number One Market Street in Nelson, Lancashire.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
The Council’s benefits package includes an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, home tech and car scheme salary sacrifice schemes.&nbsp; You will also be rewarded with access to our benefits programme, Viv up, which provides easy access to unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&amp;S, B&amp;Q, Currys PC World, etc.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.&nbsp; Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity.

Trainee Estates Surveyor

Job Title: Caretaker Starting Salary: £24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 31.0Monday - Friday - 7.45am-2.30pmLocation: Hatfield Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county. The service is now one of the largest in the country with many thousands of young people involved in our weekly musical activities, supported by over 400 teachers.We receive funding from the Department for Education through the Arts Council England, as well as generous support from Hertfordshire County Council to provide world class music tuition to the residents and families of Hertfordshire.Our vision for 2020-30All Hertfordshire’s children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to discover or develop their unique musical voice and express themselves through the language of music.Our 11 music centres across the county are local musical community hubs with the ambition of providing engaging, life-long music education as well as a wider variety of activities including music technology, music production and youth leadership opportunities.HMS is a team of passionate musicians, teachers and educators who care deeply about enabling young people to experience the benefits of a high quality music education. We deliver the incredible musical, personal and social outcomes that come from learning a musical instrument week in, week out.<h4>About the role</h4>Key ResponsibilitiesSite Maintenance &amp; Safety<ul><li>Conduct daily visual inspections of the premises, ensuring heating, lighting, alarm systems, and other facilities are functioning correctly.</li><li>Report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.</li><li>Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks where appropriate.</li><li>Ensure external areas (e.g., entrances, pathways) are safe and tidy.</li></ul>Health &amp; Safety<ul><li>Demonstrate a proactive approach to Health &amp; Safety, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.</li><li>Complete Health &amp; Safety training as required.</li><li>Support the implementation of risk assessments and emergency procedures.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of safety checks and incidents.</li></ul>Operational Support<ul><li>Set up and dismantle rooms for music lessons, rehearsals, and events, including moving instruments, chairs, tables, and other equipment.</li><li>Assist with the unlocking and locking of the centre at the beginning and end of the day.</li><li>Support the logistics of musical tuition, including room preparation and equipment availability.</li><li>Monitor and replenish cleaning and maintenance supplies as needed.</li></ul>General Duties<ul><li>Maintain a professional and approachable presence on site.</li><li>Liaise effectively with staff, tutors, students, and visitors to support the smooth running of the centre.</li><li>Assist with deliveries and storage of equipment and materials.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.</li><li>Organised, reliable, and self-motivated.</li><li>Basic understanding of Health &amp; Safety best practices.</li><li>Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.</li><li>Physically able to carry out manual handling tasks (e.g., moving equipment).</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience in a similar caretaker or facilities role.</li><li>Familiarity with working in an educational or arts environment.</li><li>Basic IT skills for reporting and training purposes.</li><li>Driving license and access to a vehicle.</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.Join Us as a Caretaker at Mid Herts Music CentreAre you ready to take on a hands-on role that’s vital to the smooth running of a vibrant music education hub? As our Caretaker, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for young musicians, staff, and visitors alike. This is more than just a facilities role – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.You’ll face rewarding challenges daily, from supporting live events to ensuring the centre runs like clockwork. It’s a role that offers real variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow your skills in operations, health and safety, and site management. Whether you're looking to build a career in facilities or education support, this is a fantastic next step.If you’re organised, proactive, and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Oliver Milne (<a href="mailto:oliver.milne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">oliver.milne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) - 01707 292479Interview Date: 21st Aug 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.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Caretaker

Job Title: Commissioning Manager Starting Salary: £52,138 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Stevenage plus hybrid working from home Contract Type: Fixed Term contract or secondment opportunity until 26 June 2026 Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSecondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity to manage a team of social care commissioners and deliver a programme of contracting, procurement, and transformation work for older people’s residential and nursing care services.The team commissions care services for more than 6000 older people with frailty and dementia care needs with a total annual spend of more than £150 m. The team is working to an established plan to improve outcomes for people who need a range of services and to achieve value for money for the Council at a time of significant budgetary pressure. Within the next 12 months the team will deliver several significant projects to improve support at home, extra care, day care and care homes services whilst managing the day-to-day contract work. &nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>The Commissioning Manager role will report to the Deputy Head of Service and will mainly focus on commissioning of care home services. Key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Ensuring that staff within team are effectively managed and developed to support service aims.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring that care contracts are effectively managed and deliver Value for Money and good outcomes for people.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring that important projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Current projects include a review of Hertfordshire’s care home Dementia Care Accreditation, and a review of commissioning arrangements for people with enhanced dementia care needs (including one to one care).</li></ul><ul><li>To lead care provider engagement on improving access to nursing care in localities experiencing supply shortfalls.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria<ul><li>In-depth understanding of adult social care, particularly in relation to older adults </li><li>Proven experience in leading the commissioning and delivery of complex projects that demonstrate measurable outcomes and value for money. </li><li>Strategic awareness of national and local developments in adult social care, with the ability to anticipate emerging trends and influence service design accordingly. </li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesise complex data and evidence to inform strategic decision-making and policy development. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-agency stakeholders, including senior leaders, providers, and community representatives, to co-produce and implement commissioning strategies. </li><li>Track record of delivering projects and programmes to time and budget, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria<ul><li>Experience of managing staff </li><li>Working knowledge of frailty, dementia and care in older age gained in social care or related field. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of leading major/high value strategic commissioning and procurement gained in social care or related field. </li><li>Experience of major programme delivery in social care or related field. </li><li>Experience of major partnership development in social care or related field.</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 CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact either <a href="mailto:sophie.aldwinckle@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sophie.aldwinckle@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:samantha.drake@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.drake@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 23 June 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Commissioning Manager

Job Title: Reception Administrator Starting Salary: £24,404 progressing to £24,790 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 5.0Saturdays during termtime 8am-1pm&nbsp; Location: CuffleySouth Herts Music Centre (Cuffley Primary School) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county. The service is now one of the largest in the country with many thousands of young people involved in our weekly musical activities, supported by over 400 teachers.We receive funding from the Department for Education through the Arts Council England, as well as generous support from Hertfordshire County Council to provide world class music tuition to the residents and families of Hertfordshire.Our vision for 2020-30All Hertfordshire’s children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to discover or develop their unique musical voice and express themselves through the language of music.Our 11 music centres across the county are local musical community hubs with the ambition of providing engaging, life-long music education as well as a wider variety of activities including music technology, music production and youth leadership opportunities.HMS is a team of passionate musicians, teachers and educators who care deeply about enabling young people to experience the benefits of a high quality musiceducation. We deliver the incredible musical, personal and social outcomes that come from learning a musical instrument week in, week out.Join Our Team as a Reception Administrator!Are you passionate about music and administrative excellence? We’re seeking a dedicated Reception Administrator to be the welcoming face of Hertfordshire Music Service. As the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and fostering a positive environment.<h4>About the role</h4>The postholder will:<ul><li>Provide high quality customer service face to face, by email and on the telephone to all users of the Music Centre.</li><li>Provide high quality administrative support to the Regional Business &amp; Admin Manager, Regional Manager and / or Music Development Lead in charge.</li><li>Control entry access to the centre and ensuring all safeguarding requirements are satisfied.</li><li>Provide information and guidance to customers about the different musical activities of the centre and signposting of appropriate instruments and progression routes.</li><li>Ensure all rooms are set up appropriately and to take an active part in setting up the rooms as required. Manage pupils arriving for activities until the teacher is available to take charge. Ensuring registration paperwork is completed for new members.</li><li>Support the teaching staff with operational requirements to manage their schedules, i.e., delivering and quality checking completion of lesson registers, message taking and contacting pupils as required.</li><li>Ensure that all staff and visitors are signed into the centre. Supporting the Regional Business &amp; Admin Manager to ensure centre health and safety responsibilities are fulfilled and communicated to site users, including supporting with the management of evacuation and first aid requirements in case of emergency.</li><li>Support concerts, celebration events and music making days at the centre and other venues such as churches and concert halls for Music Centre concerts. Dealing with all appropriate administration including all payments associated with the event.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills are important to deliver the role and to be able to support other staff and customers in their use of Music Service systems and procedures.</li><li>You will be a competent administrator with experience of using Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systems.</li><li>You will be someone who is confident to be the first point of contact for both customers and managers.</li><li>You will be self-motivated, professional and approachable as well as an excellent team member.</li><li>You will have a keen eye for detail, particularly when managing sensitive or confidential information and ensuring data is handled securely in line with GDPR rules.</li><li>You must be willing to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Good problem-solving skills, able to apply learning from any previous experience.</li><li>Good written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Excellent time management skills and an ability to strategically prioritise key tasks at peak workload points.</li><li>Willing and able to learn new skills and adapt to the changing needs of the role and service.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A keen interest in music and education is desirable alongside a willingness to learn new musical skills to better support the Service.</li><li>Experience of delivering consistently high customer service and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, families and staff.</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.<ul><li>Rewarding Challenges: In this role, you’ll encounter diverse challenges daily. From managing inquiries to coordinating schedules, you’ll develop problem-solving skills and adaptability.</li><li>Career Development: As a Reception Administrator, you’ll gain valuable experience in administration, customer service, and communication. This role serves as an excellent stepping stone for future career growth within our organisation.</li><li>Impactful Role: Your work directly contributes to the success of our music programs. By efficiently handling administrative tasks, you’ll support teachers, students, and parents, ensuring they have a seamless experience.</li></ul>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Oliver Milne (<a href="mailto:oliver.milne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">oliver.milne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) - 01707 292479Interview Date: 22nd Aug 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.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Reception Administrator

Job Title: Safeguarding Advanced Practitioner Starting Salary: £46,731 - £51,802 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Advanced Practitioner to join our Adult Safeguarding teamThis is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the health and well-being of our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive professional environment, we are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.<h4>About the team</h4>Responding to safeguarding concerns raised, you'll make sure there’s an effective plan to keep people safe, in a way that’s reasonable and acceptable to the person. You’ll gather relevant information to support decision making and seek and record the views of adult at risk. Where needed, you’ll undertake capacity assessments / best interest decisions and you’ll work to mitigate risk to the person. You’ll contribute to strategy discussions or meetings and may be required to lead investigations and contribute to case conferences<h4>About the role</h4>As an Advanced Practitioner, you will lead on peer development and practice, supports and supervises staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.Advanced Practitioners are responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.<h4>About you</h4>You’ll be a qualified social worker or occupational therapist with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following:&nbsp;Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e.<ul><li>Moving and Handling Practitioner</li><li>Practice Educator</li><li>Approved Mental Health Practitioner</li><li>Best Interest Assessor</li></ul>Or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation.&nbsp; You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department.&nbsp; Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Amanda.Bonds@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.Bonds@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 18 &amp; 19 August 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Safeguarding Advanced Practitioner

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Location: Hemel Hempstead Starting Salary: £33,366 pa with the opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annumHours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes.We have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>School Age SEND (based in Apsley): responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school </li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014.</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience working in schools to deliver SEND provision or experience with other stakeholders including parents, education, care and health</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management&nbsp;</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Coordinator

Job Title: SEND Senior EHC Team Lead Location: Hemel Hempstead Starting salary: £41,511 to £45,718 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li><li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li><li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li><li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li><li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!InterviewsThere will be two stages of the interview process.First interview on Aug 7th (online) Second interview Aug 14th (in person at Apsley)Please ensure you are available for both dates.For an informal conversation please <a href="mailto:contactRupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">contactRupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND Senior EHC Team Lead

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 Senior Planning Officer to join the Applications and Consents (minors) Team.We are a well-staffed and high performing team responsible for facilitating and regulating land use changes in accordance with local and national policies and guidance. While this is a high-level description of what we do, we assess and decide planning applications to achieve the best planning outcomes. We must balance the competing interests of applicants, developers, neighbours, relevant stakeholders, and the public at large, as well as the economy and the environment.North Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, National Landscapes, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding, and other sensitive environments. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Tasks relating to the processing and evaluation of planning and related applications to include site inspections, negotiation, and liaising with consultees.</li><li>Preparation of reports under the officer delegation arrangements or to the committee.</li><li>To prepare written statements in relation to a range of appeals.</li><li>Manage effective relationships with applicants, agents, town and parish council’s, consultees, council employees, and the public.</li><li>See the attached career grade structure for further information.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about development management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>A minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with a wide range of planning issues.</li><li>A broad knowledge of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li><li>Experience handling planning appeals.</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Master’s Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>Eligibility for membership of RTPI.</li><li>Customer service experience.</li></ul>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 David Ditchett, Applications and Consents Service Manager at <a href="mailto:David.Ditchett@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Ditchett@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: Tuesday 09 September 2025.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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