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Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Located within the Cemeteries &amp; Crematorium Services department in Runcorn, our dedicated and efficient office team provides vital administrative support to the local community. We work in a focused, well-organised environment where attention to detail and sensitivity are key. Based in Picow Farm Road, the team operates from a professional office setting with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, and we also benefit from a flexi-time system, offering greater flexibility around start and finish times.Your Contributions:As a valued member of our Cemeteries &amp; Crematorium Office team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure compassionate and efficient service is delivered.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Daily financing - Manage the financing of all burial and crematorium services using our in-house Cemeteries System. Raise invoices weekly for various Funeral Directors and Stonemasons using the financial system ‘Agresso,’ ensuring they are promptly sent to the appropriate parties.</li><li>Communication - Answer incoming phone calls and emails promptly, providing courteous and helpful responses to inquiries from funeral directors, stonemasons, and families. Book burials, scatterings, and cremations using the Cemeteries booking system.</li><li>Grave Ownership Transfers -Facilitate the process of grave ownership transfers. This includes receiving and reviewing applications, determining the appropriate legal route for transfer, and preparing the necessary Statutory Declaration forms or other relevant documentation. Ensure all forms are completed accurately and in compliance with legal requirements, and coordinate with relevant parties to facilitate a smooth and legally compliant transfer process.</li><li>Memorial Permits - Efficiently process grave memorial permits in accordance with our Cemetery Rules &amp; Regulations for each of the four cemetery sites within the borough.</li><li>Notification of Burial or Cremation -Complete the ‘Notification of Burial or Cremation’ for each cremation and full coffin burial daily, ensuring these are promptly returned to the correct corresponding Registrars Office. </li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. </li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Michael Owen <a href="mailto:Michael.owen@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michael.owen@halton.gov.uk</a> 0151 511 7857Interviews will take place on 06/08/25At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Cemeteries Business Administration Apprentice

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul><li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li><li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li><li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li><li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li></ul>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<ul><li>Are you passionate about advocating for children's rights and welfare?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience in child protection and want to help shape positive outcomes for young people?</li><li>Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of children in our community?</li></ul>Reporting to the Safeguarding Service Manager, your responsibilities as an Independent Reviewing Officer will include:<ul><li> Chairing statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, ensuring that care plans are robust, effective, and child-focused.</li><li> Advocating for the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is heard and acted upon in all aspects of their care.</li><li> Monitoring the progress of care plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.</li><li> Working closely with social workers, foster carers, legal representatives, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care planning- (High support)&nbsp;</li><li> Providing independent oversight and scrutiny of social work practice, promoting high standards of care and welfare&nbsp;</li><li> Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all review meetings, decisions, and recommendations.</li><li> Contributing to service improvement and development by providing training, identifying trends, highlighting good practice, and recommending changes where necessary.</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Walls, Safeguarding Manager on <a href="mailto:karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk</a> or Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on <a href="mailto:denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk</a>This role is a great opportunity for:<ul><li>Experienced social workers: Qualified social workers with a strong background in child protection reviewing social care practice, gained at Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Current and Former Independent Reviewing Officers : Individuals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles, with a proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings, especially within a children's services framework and local authority setting.</li></ul>We would expect the suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Worker England</li><li>Significant experience in child protection or safeguarding with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of effectively chairing statutory meetings within children’s services.</li><li>Strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989, 2004, IRO Handbook (2010), and other relevant legislation and statutory guidance.</li><li>Experience of managing performance, setting and monitoring standards and challenging poor practice</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations</li><li>Ability to challenge poor practice constructively and escalate concerns effectively.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and possess the skills and experience required for the role, we encourage you to apply! Join our dedicated team and take on a rewarding challenge that allows you to advocate for children, collaborate with diverse professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes.&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Independent Reviewing Officer - Children Social Care

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton Community Learning Disability Health TeamThis is a really exciting opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team of health professionals. We are committed to eliminating the health inequality experienced by people with a learning disability.&nbsp; We are also working with colleagues to increasing the uptake of employment and daytime opportunities and improve respite provision for carers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our vision encapsulates the community-based approach and commitment to improving the quality of life and well being&nbsp; of people with a learning disability living in Sutton.&nbsp;"Clients, family carers and employed carers we spoke with gave very positive feedback about the service. They described caring and professional staff often going above and beyond their expectations. They were particularly positive about the aquatherapy sessions provided. Supported living services were very positive about the service provided to clients, and support and training provided to staff teams" - rated Good by the Care Quality CommissionAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateClinical Psychologist - Adults with a Learning DisabilityGrade 9 - equivalent Band 7 NHSPlease state in your application if you are looking for a full-time, part-time (minimum 2 days a week/ 14 hours) or a job share opportunity. This role is available as part of a hybrid working model to meet the needs of the service and to encourage a work work/life balance.Reporting to the Clinical Health Team Manager, you will be providing clinical services to adults with a learning disability who require highly specialist psychological input.&nbsp; Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for the health of adults&nbsp; with a learning disability. You will deliver a specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment to clients; for both individuals and groups whilst supporting the Assistant Psychologist&nbsp; and behaviour practitioner in providing specialist clinical supervision, psychological advice and training as required.&nbsp;You will be joining a large Learning Disability (LD) Psychology department reporting to the Lead Psychologist and working and assisting supervision of LD Behavioural specialist, LD Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Psychologist.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute within our Community team for people with a learning disability.&nbsp; In this role, you will be working at the Civic Centre in the London Borough of Sutton with a team that works across different sites in Sutton and you will be visiting clients' homes.&nbsp; The team consists of Learning Disability Nurses, Physios, Occupational Therapist, Dietician, Speech and Language therapists and Creative Arts Therapists (Music and Drama/Movement Therapist).This role supports the commitments set out in Sutton’s Health and Social Care LD Strategy to help improve access to work, health, independence and social participation.&nbsp; You will work collaboratively deploying your specialism to support the work of the wider team.As a recently qualified, soon to be registered, Clinical Psychologist or someone with 1-2 years experience, we would expect you to demonstrate the following competences:<ul><li>Qualified Clinical Psychologist or student in their final year of their PHD (PsychD)&nbsp;</li><li>UK HCPC registration on completion of PHD (PsychD)</li><li>Experience which includes Adults with a Learning Disability.</li><li>Experience to be in adapted Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), LD diagnostic assessment and Dementia assessment.</li><li>Extensive highly specialised knowledge and expertise in working with adults with learning disabilities:</li><li>High level ability to communicate effectively at both written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information</li><li>Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies to deliver the specific level of care&nbsp; adults with learning disabilities</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Mandy Cawley <a href="mailto:mandy.cawley@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandy.cawley@sutton.gov.uk</a>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-JT





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Clinical Psychologist

Job Description Homeownership Services Manager&nbsp; Starting Salary: £61,425 per annum Grade: H Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; Thurrock is an exciting place to live and work. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have retail and leisure that is among the best, with the magnificent Lakeside, and breath-taking countryside all around. There is over 1,000 acres of land ready for commercial development and there are likely to be 30,000 new homes built with transport links that can get you into London and other parts of the UK quickly and easily.We are an area of massive growth; £6bn has already been invested by the private sector in Thurrock. We have seen 7,000 new jobs created, with a further 30,000 anticipated in the next 20 years, and 1,170 new businesses in the borough, with leading centres in ports and logistics, retail, and creative industries.&nbsp;Thurrock Council’s Homeownership Service has an exciting opportunity to join an established housing department as Homeownership Services Manager. This is a management position within the Place Directorate, responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality leasehold management, service charge setting and Right to Buy administration to support Council leaseholders while ensuring compliance with relevant housing regulations and legislation.Thurrock Council manages a diverse homeownership portfolio, consisting of leasehold, and freehold properties across the borough. This portfolio presents a unique opportunity to engage with a range of tenure types, ensuring that leaseholders and homeowners receive excellent service.This role provides a unique challenge for an initiative-taking and strategic leader with a vision for improving homeownership services. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving service improvements, ensuring financial accuracy in service charges, and maintaining strong relationships with leaseholders and key stakeholders.A key part of the role will be championing customer engagement, ensuring leaseholders are well-informed and that their voices are heard in decision-making processes. They will lead on ensuring transparency in billing, managing disputes effectively, and implementing best practices in leasehold services.We are seeking an initiative-taking individual who can self-manage their time effectively while also working collaboratively with other housing teams to enhance homeownership service delivery. You must have the ability to develop policies, manage financial risks, and support members of the homeownership team to meet targets.The successful candidate would have a strong understanding of homeownership legislation, economic management, and dispute resolution, and would be expected to hit the ground running in this role.A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post.&nbsp; Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;10th July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;27th July 2025&nbsp;</li> </ul> Interview Dates:&nbsp;To Be ConfirmedWe reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time - Candidates may be invited to interview upon submitting a complete application.&nbsp;Previous applicants need not re-apply.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EcX1Op-u-IlFnWiNIT32IvsBW5njKKUb-5oS3cLgy6Psew?e=s2mBrA" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Homeownership Manager

Job DescriptionSalary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annumGrade: GContract: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week &nbsp;&nbsp;Quality Assurance for Thurrock Children Services is a fast developing service, with high aspirations for outcomes for children.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are seeking passionate and tenacious social work professionals, who have a drive for improving outcomes for Thurrock children.We are currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer who has a crucial contribution to make by ensuring the child/young person’s voice is heard. If you are an experienced social worker with management experience, who enjoys working with professional networks and making relationships with children/young people, but who can constructively challenge when&nbsp;necessary, then this opportunity will be of interest to you. Supervisory/management experience essential.&nbsp;Thurrock is investing in its children’s services and is aiming for only excellent performance and outcomes for the children and families we work with, so as to build upon its recent Outstanding Ofsted rating to achieve even better outcomes for children and families.In return we offer a competitive salary as well as an attractive benefit package,&nbsp; including:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>Reasonable work loads</li> <li>Training in Signs of Safety</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at Enhanced Level for this role.Closing Date:Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025Internal &amp; External Applications: 20th July 2025Interview Dates:&nbsp; Week commencing 28th July 2025&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQsqHFrcOaNOo7B9YQHIMC0Bd4FSWfzesKxapXHXaWQRpQ?e=uePvvk" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Independent Reviewing Officer

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Revenues Development Officer

Grade G: £31,586 - £35,235 per annum (pay award pending)

Post Number: RF589

Permanent - 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
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<li>Casual Car User Allowance </li>
<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership</li>
<li>26 days holiday and 31 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Cycle Scheme</li>
<li>Free Car Parking</li>
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Cannock Chase District Council and Stafford Borough Council are committed to achieving excellence in the administration, billing and recovery of Council Tax from their shared Revenues Service.
The following opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to join our service. Whilst the successful candidate will be based primarily in Cannock, you may be required on occasion to work at sites across the Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough areas.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of processes and systems within the Revenues department, to ensure that the best use is made of the technologies available.
The post holder will assist with the day to day supervision of a team dealing with Council Tax administration, billing and recovery across the whole of the administrative area of Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council and must have experience in a Local Authority Revenues Service.
The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of Council Tax legislation, be able to make clear decisions in difficult cases and have the ability to effectively communicate the complex and frequently changing legislation.
The post holder will be required to perform the duties of the Senior Revenues Officer as required and to deputise for the Principal Revenues Officer in his/her absence.
Holding an IRRV Technician qualification would be desirable.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href="https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login" target="_blank">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href="mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number RF589.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 20th July 2025.
THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Revenues Development Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
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Cycle to work scheme.</li>
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Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme.</li>
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
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A variety of flexible working options&nbsp;</li>
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Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
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Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.<h2>Additional information</h2>
As we offer full hands-on training&nbsp;with relevant certifications,&nbsp;you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals&nbsp;feel seen and cared for.
At minimum we offer&nbsp;2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, gradually.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Apply now!
As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;
Career development and training opportunities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.<h2>Company information</h2>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.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.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Relief Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House, Kingsthorpe)

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Part-Time Senior Revenues Officer (Business Rates)

Grade F: £29,093 - £32,654 per annum (pro-rata, pay award pending)

Post Number: RF590

Permanent - 18.5 Hours per week (Wednesday PM, Thursday &amp; Friday)
Benefits to you:
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<li>Casual Car User Allowance </li>
<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership</li>
<li>23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years’ continuous service (pro-rata)</li>
<li>Cycle Scheme</li>
<li>Free Car Parking</li>
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Cannock Chase District Council and Stafford Borough Council are committed to achieving excellence in the administration, billing and recovery of Business Rates from their shared Revenues Service.
The following opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to work in the shared Revenues &amp; Benefits Service. Whilst the successful candidate will be primarily based in Cannock, you may be required on occasion to work at sites across the Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough areas.
The main duties of the post will be to assist with the day to day supervision of a team dealing with Business Rates administration, billing and recovery across the whole of the administrative area of Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council. You must have experience in a Local Authority Revenues Service.
The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of Business Rates legislation, be able to make clear decisions in difficult cases and have the ability to effectively communicate the complex and frequently changing legislation.
The post holder will be required to perform the duties of the Senior Revenues Officer (Council Tax) as required and to deputise for the Principal Revenues Officer (Business Rates) in his/her absence.
Holding an IRRV Technician qualification would be desirable.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href="https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login" target="_blank">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href="mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number RF590.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 20th July 2025.
THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Part-Time Senior Revenues Officer (Business Rates)

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Service Development Officer (Libraries) SO2 
Permanent full time post (36 hrs per week) 
Salary £38,934-£40,755 
 
Enfield Library Service has a vacancy for the role of Service Development Officer. 
Key skills needed for the role: 
 
 - To lead on the planning and delivery of specific projects and initiatives aimed at improving Library services in Enfield Libraries. 
 - To be responsible for the day to day operation and line management of various staff with different roles delivering front line services across different locations. To review, improve and take responsibility for the activities and performance of these staff members and the quality of their work through the PDR process and 121s by identifying appropriate development and training activities and deliver coaching. To deal with any people management issues including recruitment, probationary reviews, initial disciplinary/capability issues and absence management within the team. 
 - To organise and manage delivery of a programme of initiatives across libraries in support of the Council’s objectives including digital inclusion, literacy for children and adults, a love of reading and lifelong learning. 
 - To maintain, monitor and potentially expand current initiatives which bring income to the service and to seek new income generation opportunities. 
 - To monitor project funds and ensure they are spent appropriately and in a timely manner. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Peter Di Biasio on 020 8132 1811 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

Service Development Officer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;CD1£130,384.56 – £137,022.96 inclusive of London WeightingContract Type:&nbsp;Full-time PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline:&nbsp;25/07/2025Proposed Interview Date: August/September 2025 (further details on the various selection exercises will be confirmed closer to the time)Reference: 1818About Us:&nbsp;The London Borough of Waltham Forest is a vibrant outer London borough in north London, we have a thriving business district and close transport links to central London. Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, Waltham Forest is a great place,&nbsp;benefiting from a blend of ages, heritage and local history&nbsp;where people want to live, work and visit.Waltham Forest is one of thirty-two London boroughs, bordering Hackney, Haringey, Enfield, Redbridge and Epping Forest District Council, in north-east London.Within the borough we have four main neighbourhood areas with a distinct identity: Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone, and Walthamstow.&nbsp;An estimated&nbsp;278,400&nbsp;residents call Waltham Forest home.Waltham Forest has a younger-than-average population with 24.5% of residents being aged 0 to 19 compared to 23%in London and nationally.Like London, Waltham Forest also has a high proportion of working-age adults aged 16 to 64 (69.6% compared to 68.9% in London and 62.9% nationally).There are proportionately fewer people aged over 65 living in Waltham Forest (10.2%) compared to London (11.9%) and the UK average (18.6%).We are one of the most diverse areas in the country (top 20) with an estimated 47%t of residents are from a minority ethnic background.According to the 2021 Census, the top three countries of origin for residents born overseas are Romania, Pakistan and Other EU countries.&nbsp;The top languages spoken locally other than English are Romanian, Urdu, Bulgarian, Polish, Turkish and Spanish.&nbsp;Waltham Forest full-time workers in 2023 have a median weekly income of £764.80 just below the London average £796.30 higher than the median income for England £682.60.Waltham Forest's deprivation score is 25.209, which means it is ranked number 12 out of all London Boroughs (excluding the City of London) and number 79 out of all 317 authorities in England (<a href="https://lginform.local.gov.uk/reports/view/lga-research/lga-research-report-indices-of-deprivation-2019?mod-area=E09000031&amp;mod-group=AllBoroughInRegion_London&amp;mod-type=namedComparisonGroup" target="_blank">LG Inform</a>).Our Population ProjectionsPopulation projections estimate that the Waltham Forest population will increase from 276,350 residents in 2021 to a total of 287,800 by 2026.The fastest growing group is projected to be those aged 18-21 (13.5%) and 65+ (15.5%).&nbsp;Our Health and DisabilityA total of 12,300 residents considered their health to be bad or very bad. This is equivalent to 6% of the population.Health tends to deteriorate further with age with 42% of population aged 65 and over (10,906) having a limiting long-term health problem or disability.&nbsp;Waltham Forest's Health Index score increased in 2021. The borough has an overall Health Index score of 104.1, which is up 3.6 points compared with the previous year.&nbsp;(A score of 100 represents average levels of health in England in 2015. A higher number always means better health and a lower number means worse health).&nbsp;Educational&nbsp;SettingsIn Waltham Forest, there are currently 51 primary schools, 15 secondary schools, four Family Hubs, four 16 plus, three nurseries and two all-through.In total, there’s approximately 45,000 pupils in Waltham Forest. There are almost twice as many primary school students as there is secondary.&nbsp;Please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://census-2021-lbwfinsights.hub.arcgis.com/" target="_blank">Data Hub</a>&nbsp;if you would like to find out more about the demographics in Waltham Forest, including data briefs, posters, Power BI dashboard, charts and ONS’s tools.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. &nbsp;However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;The London Borough of Waltham Forest is looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to spearhead the improvement of resident experience which is at the heart of our transformation journey.&nbsp;This role has direct responsibility for significant service areas across Resident Experience, Business Support and ICT &amp; Digital. This includes overseeing an operational leadership team to drive performance, financial control and delivery of high-quality outcomes. Crucially, this role will also provide system and thought leadership across the Council and with partners to drive behavioural shift, equipping staff to put residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;About YouAs the Corporate Director,&nbsp;you will take this agenda forward, shaping how we interact with our residents and how technology can enable services to be more efficient, inclusive and impactful.&nbsp;You will work across all service areas to design and deliver seamless, relational pathways of support that enable early intervention, reduce failure demand, promote independence and maximise opportunities for strengths-based interventions.&nbsp;You will have responsibility to drive down repeat contacts and other failure demand to unlock significant savings and efficiencies to ensure that we are able to direct support to those that need it most.&nbsp;You will also be accountable for setting the vision and driving delivery of the Council’s Digital and Technology roadmap, ensuring it is future-proof, secure, scalable and aligned to better meet the needs of residents and services. The post holder will bring expertise and experience to advise and lead council-wide transformation in this area.&nbsp;You will have operational accountability and oversight of core infrastructure, data strategy, cybersecurity, systems architecture and technology leadership. You will ensure that the council has a high-performing Digital and Technology service that is responsive to the needs of internal users and resilient in supporting critical frontline services. You will lead the Council’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust technical defences and incident response plans are in place. You will have responsibility for maintaining organisation-wide ICT business continuity.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/CD%20of%20Resident%20Experience%20and%20Digital%20Role%20Profile%2030.06.2025%20(002).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Lead and control a range of Council services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Member of the Extended Leadership Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Accountable for operational and strategic implementation of decisions and direction for the service and for project/programme management for cross cutting corporate and partnership initiatives.</li> <li>Accountable for the integration of a range of professional /operational areas which are critical to the success of the organisation and for performance and service delivery across the service.</li> <li>A significant degree of evaluative judgement is required in relation to risks and issues, with the ability to identify the potential impact of a wide range of changing and potentially conflicting internal and external factors. Conclusions and decisions seize opportunities and mitigate risks.</li> <li>Direction setting, planning and prioritisation is over several years to ensure the service achieves its strategic goals, reviewing and adjusting to take account of the risks and opportunities presented by a changing political and regulatory environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Post-holder required to attend significant out of hours meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.</li> <li>Relevant post-graduate/professional qualifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li></ul>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact&nbsp;Lee Witham, Corporate Director of Culture and Workforce Development at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Lee.Witham@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Witham@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Maria Matthews, Leadership Support Assistant at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Maria.Matthews@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.Matthews@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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