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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



Location: Home-based, with periodic travel to London and occasional travel nationally.
Fixed term until 30 June 2026 
<h3>About us</h3>
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government. &nbsp; We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems. &nbsp; We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.&nbsp;
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The LGA has been working with MHCLG to scope a new, fully funded support programme designed to provide capacity and capability support, at no cost, to councils seeking to establish, enhance, or accelerate their council housebuilding programmes. This initiative forms part of the government’s commitment to deliver 1.5 million safe and decent homes during this parliament, supported by a generational increase in social and affordable housebuilding.&nbsp;
We’re at the beginning of this exciting journey and will be co-designing this new programme with councils. To make it happen, we’re building a brand new team to shape, test, and deliver this work.
This new team will sit within the LGA’s Partnerships &amp; Improvement Directorate, alongside our other Place programmes: the Planning Advisory Service, One Public Estate, and the Joint Inspection Team.
Roles are offered on a full-time fixed term contract for one year, with opportunities for extension subject to further MHCLG funding.
The LGA is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Secondments are particularly welcomed – these roles offer excellent development opportunities and exposure to both local and national housing delivery work.
<h3>About you</h3>
If you’re passionate about social housing and want to help councils succeed, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll bring insight into council housing delivery, a solid understanding of local government, and a collaborative approach to working with public sector stakeholders.
All our roles require experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality.
The Programme Adviser should bring experience of developing engagement approaches and strong communications expertise and skills.
You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.&nbsp;
<h3>To apply</h3>
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.&nbsp;
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
<ol>
<li>Previous experience of working in or with a complex political environment, preferably in local or central government. An understanding of local government, its roles, structures and relationships.</li>
<li>Experience of supporting programmes and/or complex projects related to housing, regeneration, economic growth or similar</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of project / programme focused communications and stakeholder engagement, including experience of developing and implementing communication strategies and action plans.</li>
<li>Experience of using a variety of communications tools, techniques and channels (developing communications grids, utilising social media and new technologies etc).</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with external stakeholders and an ability to work as part of a team and to support others.</li>
</ol>
​
Closing Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9am Monday 14th July Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 21st July and 28th July; interviews may be virtual or in-person
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. &nbsp;
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.&nbsp; Please contact us via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@local.gov.uk</a> if you require&nbsp;a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
<h3>Our benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.</li>
<li>Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals</li>
<li>The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
</ul>
For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage <a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga" target="_blank">https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga</a>
<h3>Our values &amp; behaviours</h3>
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
<ul>
<li>how we work with each other</li>
<li>how we work with our members and stakeholders</li>
<li>our expectations for ourselves and each other</li>
</ul>
Our values are:
Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.
Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.
Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.
Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.

Programme Adviser Engagement - Council Housebuilding Support

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We have an exciting employment opportunity to recruit an experienced Officer to work in the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Team. 
 
You will be part of a committed enthusiastic team, focused on high performance and working to challenging financial and operational targets. You will need a minimum of 2 years’ experience in processing Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction scheme, this includes complex assessments such as Universal Credit, Self-Employed, Students, and Persons from Abroad. You will help those on low income to sustain their tenancies ensuring their benefits are maximised. 
 
You will work using your own initiative and prioritise conflicting deadlines, manage your time efficiently with good communication skills. You will need a good standard of numeracy and literacy, effectively responding to enquiries received by letter, telephone and e-mail. 
 
You will need to understand and be responsive to customer’s needs, always presenting a positive and professional image to the customer, whilst ensuring effective engagement with vulnerable and challenging customers. 
 
We offer hybrid working, however we are flexible taking into consideration personal circumstances. The Contracted hours are 36 hours a week and we offer a flexible working hours policy. 
 
Contact Details - 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Lorna Mann on 02081322391 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at <a href="mailto:andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk</a> or on 020 8132 1022. 
 
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, click here to find out more. 
 
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's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
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. 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Assessment Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7361/Programme_Manager_-_Council_Housebuilding_Support_-_JD.pdf" target="_blank">Programme_Manager_-_Council_Housebuilding_Support_-_JD</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.&nbsp;



​Location: Home-based, with periodic travel to London and occasional travel nationally.
Fixed term util 30 June 2026
<h3>About us</h3>
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government. &nbsp; We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems. &nbsp; We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.&nbsp;
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The LGA has been working with MHCLG to scope a new, fully funded support programme designed to provide capacity and capability support, at no cost, to councils seeking to establish, enhance, or accelerate their council housebuilding programmes. This initiative forms part of the government’s commitment to deliver 1.5 million safe and decent homes during this parliament, supported by a generational increase in social and affordable housebuilding.&nbsp;
We’re at the beginning of this exciting journey and will be co-designing this new programme with councils. To make it happen, we’re building a brand new team to shape, test, and deliver this work.
This new team will sit within the LGA’s Partnerships &amp; Improvement Directorate, alongside our other Place programmes: the Planning Advisory Service, One Public Estate, and the Joint Inspection Team.
Roles are offered on a full-time fixed term contract for one year, with opportunities for extension subject to further MHCLG funding.
The LGA is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Secondments are particularly welcomed – these roles offer excellent development opportunities and exposure to both local and national housing delivery work. 
<h3>About you</h3>
If you’re passionate about social housing and want to help councils succeed, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll bring insight into council housing delivery, a solid understanding of local government, and a collaborative approach to working with public sector stakeholders.
All our roles require experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality.
The Programme Manager should bring experience of establishing a robust programme approach to support a complex work programme, with strong problem solving skills.
You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.&nbsp;
<h3>To apply</h3>
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.&nbsp;
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
<ol>
<li>Good understanding of local government, its roles structures, and relationships. Previous experience of working in or with a complex political environment, preferably in local or central government</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of success in leading complex, large scale, projects/programmes ideally in the public sector, and ideally involving housing/land/property/regeneration.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of successfully deploying project and programme systems, processes and protocols</li>
<li>Experience of line management, including managing a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to lead and motivate others, and to promote a culture of inclusion and respect</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability to deliver under pressure, prioritising work against competing demands to meet deadlines. Good financial and resource management skills.</li>
<li>Strong influencing and negotiating skills; confident and resilient with good people skills.</li>
</ol>
​
Closing Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9am Monday 14th July Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 21st July and 28th July; interviews may be virtual or in-person
​We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. &nbsp;
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.&nbsp; Please contact us via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@local.gov.uk</a> if you require&nbsp;a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
<h3>Our benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.</li>
<li>Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals</li>
<li>The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
</ul>
For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage <a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga" target="_blank">https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga</a>
<h3>Our values &amp; behaviours</h3>
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
<ul>
<li>how we work with each other</li>
<li>how we work with our members and stakeholders</li>
<li>our expectations for ourselves and each other</li>
</ul>
Our values are:
Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.
Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.
Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.
Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.

Programme Manager - Council Housebuilding Support

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7362/Programme_Support_Officer_-_Council_Housebuilding_Support_-_JD.pdf" target="_blank">Programme_Support_Officer_-_Council_Housebuilding_Support_-_JD</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



Location: Home-based, with periodic travel to London and occasional travel nationally. 
Fixed term util 30 June 2026
<h3>About us</h3>
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government. &nbsp; We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems. &nbsp; We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.&nbsp;
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The LGA has been working with MHCLG to scope a new, fully funded support programme designed to provide capacity and capability support, at no cost, to councils seeking to establish, enhance, or accelerate their council housebuilding programmes. This initiative forms part of the government’s commitment to deliver 1.5 million safe and decent homes during this parliament, supported by a generational increase in social and affordable housebuilding.&nbsp;
We’re at the beginning of this exciting journey and will be co-designing this new programme with councils. To make it happen, we’re building a brand new team to shape, test, and deliver this work.
This new team will sit within the LGA’s Partnerships &amp; Improvement Directorate, alongside our other Place programmes: the Planning Advisory Service, One Public Estate, and the Joint Inspection Team.
Roles are offered on a full-time fixed term contract for one year, with opportunities for extension subject to further MHCLG funding. 
The LGA is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Secondments are particularly welcomed – these roles offer excellent development opportunities and exposure to both local and national housing delivery work. 
<h3>About you</h3>
If you’re passionate about social housing and want to help councils succeed, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll bring an understanding of local government, a collaborative approach to working with public sector stakeholders, and experience of working in a team.
All our roles require experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality. 
The Programme Support Officer should be comfortable with data, have a good eye for detail and experience of public sector administration.
You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.&nbsp;
<h3>To apply</h3>
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.&nbsp;
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
<ol>
<li> Previous administrative experience and knowledge of office systems and procedures, ideally gained in a project based environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with a range of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and the internet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li> Experience of researching data from a range of sources and of compiling clear, comprehensive papers.&nbsp;Experience in the production of documents and the collation and maintenance of information.</li>
<li> Experience of organising meetings, projects,&nbsp;events or other activities</li>
<li> Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li> Able to work with a high degree of autonomy; able to follow clear directions; have confidence to question for clarification.</li>
<li> Ability to work as part of a team, to support others, and to apply a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to meet changing work requirements.</li>
</ol>
​
Closing Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9am Monday 14th July Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 21st July and 28th July; interviews may be virtual or in-person
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. &nbsp;
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.&nbsp; Please contact us via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@local.gov.uk</a> if you require&nbsp;a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
<h3>Our benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.</li>
<li>Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals</li>
<li>The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
</ul>
For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage <a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga" target="_blank">https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga</a>
<h3>Our values &amp; behaviours</h3>
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
<ul>
<li>how we work with each other</li>
<li>how we work with our members and stakeholders</li>
<li>our expectations for ourselves and each other</li>
</ul>
Our values are:
Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.
Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.
Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.
Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.
​

Programme Support Officer - Council Housebuilding Support

<ul></ul>





Highways Contract Monitoring OfficerTo oversee and deliver Highways and Transportation commissions that positively impact the quality of life for the people of North Northamptonshire. This role involves supporting the management, development, commissioning, and maintenance of the Council’s highways and transportation services. The position outlined in this job description plays a key role in supporting the full range of commissions managed by the highways contract team, with a focus on performance and efficient service delivery.&nbsp;The Highways team provide statutory services that all residents of North Northamptonshire use. The post will be predominantly highways based.&nbsp;The Highways contract team is responsible for providing a safe road network that operates efficiently and effectively, providing strategic direction for the future development of highways assets, public transport, active travel and all road users, being mindful of budget constraints, legislation and the sustainability agenda.For more information regarding the role please email Jed Faulkner on <a href="mailto:jed.faulkner@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">jed.faulkner@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> or call on 07464 532651.Our benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul>
<li>a competitive salary</li>
<li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li>
<li>generous leave entitlement (28&nbsp;days, rising to 33&nbsp;days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li>
<li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li>
</ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.What will you be doing? <ol>
<li>To complete monitoring and review of performance of the day to day management of the Highway Term Service Contract to ensure it is providing the service required.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To support the monitoring of the Service Provider on working methods and proposals to ensure the outcomes are consistent with the contract requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure that contractors are delivering services in line with contractual agreements, specifications, and performance standards. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure timely and quality delivery.</li>
<li>Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to assist with the smooth delivery of highway services and projects.</li>
<li>General administrative assistance to Highways contract team.</li>
<li>Ensure safety compliance in all aspects of highways maintenance, assisting with the contract team to support this.</li>
<li>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</li>
<li>Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.</li>
<li>Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li>
</ol>About you A Levels, foundation degree, HNC/HND, CSCS site experience.DesirablePrevious experience of stakeholder and relationship management in a highways environment.Practical experience monitoring performance against NEC3/NEC4 or similar civil engineering contracts.Experience of working in and/or developing a customer focused culture.Experience of working with Microsoft Office, including Teams&nbsp;Involvement in financial oversight or cost estimating for highways or construction projects.Desirable DesirableEssentialEssential Desirable&nbsp;Ability to prioritise own workload to ensure any key tasks are undertaken.Ability to work on own initiative and apply a rational and innovative approach to problem solving and decision making.Ability to work with service providers, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders improving efficiencies for NNC.A positive attitude towards continuous improvementAbility to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.About us Our Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

Highways Contract Monitoring Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7363/Senior_Adviser_-_Council_Housebuilding_Support.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Adviser_-_Council_Housebuilding_Support</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



​Location: Home-based, with periodic travel to London and occasional travel nationally. 
Fixed term util 30 June 2026
<h3>About us</h3>
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government. &nbsp; We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems. &nbsp; We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.&nbsp;
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The LGA has been working with MHCLG to scope a new, fully funded support programme designed to provide capacity and capability support, at no cost, to councils seeking to establish, enhance, or accelerate their council housebuilding programmes. This initiative forms part of the government’s commitment to deliver 1.5 million safe and decent homes during this parliament, supported by a generational increase in social and affordable housebuilding.&nbsp;
We’re at the beginning of this exciting journey and will be co-designing this new programme with councils. To make it happen, we’re building a brand new team to shape, test, and deliver this work.
This new team will sit within the LGA’s Partnerships &amp; Improvement Directorate, alongside our other Place programmes: the Planning Advisory Service, One Public Estate, and the Joint Inspection Team.
Roles are offered on a full-time fixed term contract for one year, with opportunities for extension subject to further MHCLG funding. 
The LGA is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Secondments are particularly welcomed – these roles offer excellent development opportunities and exposure to both local and national housing delivery work. 
<h3>About you</h3>
If you’re passionate about social housing and want to help councils succeed, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll bring insight into council housing delivery, a solid understanding of local government, and a collaborative approach to working with public sector stakeholders.
All our roles require experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality. 
The Senior Adviser roles should bring experience of working in place or with places on housing, regeneration, or similar initiatives, using a solution-focused mindset and a supportive, collaborative approach.
You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.&nbsp;
<h3>To apply</h3>
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.&nbsp;
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
<ol>
<li> Good understanding of local government, its roles structures, and relationships. Previous experience of working in or with a complex political environment, preferably in local or central government</li>
<li> Demonstrable experience of success in delivering social housing, housing, or regeneration projects/programmes in the public sector. An understanding of the typical processes and stages required to develop and deliver a public sector infrastructure and/or housing project</li>
<li> Experience of supporting capacity and/or capability development in councils or public sector bodies – embedding learnings, knowledge retention, sharing learnings across partners, and/or similar. Experience of using collaborative approaches to problem solve and to develop best practice.</li>
<li> High level interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and negotiating skills; confident and resilient with good people skills.</li>
<li> High level analytical skills including the ability to interpret evidence and identify trends and solutions. Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently in public and to present complex ideas in a clear and comprehensible way. </li>
<li> A team player, willing to work flexibly to meet changing priorities, and able to deliver under pressure, prioritising work against competing demands to meet deadlines.</li>
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Closing Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9am Monday 14th July Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 21st July and 28th July; interviews may be virtual or in-person
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. &nbsp;
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.&nbsp; Please contact us via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@local.gov.uk</a> if you require&nbsp;a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
<h3>Our benefits</h3>
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<li>LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.</li>
<li>Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals</li>
<li>The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
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For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage <a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga" target="_blank">https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga</a>
<h3>Our values &amp; behaviours</h3>
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
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<li>how we work with each other</li>
<li>how we work with our members and stakeholders</li>
<li>our expectations for ourselves and each other</li>
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Our values are:
Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.
Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.
Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.
Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Join us at Coventry City Council on our remarkable journey to shape a brighter future for the city's children, young people and families! As a 'Good' Local Authority, we strive for excellence and place children and young people at the heart of our practice. We're seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to develop their skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In our Professional Support Service, you'll play a vital role, supporting Children’s Services on an administrative basis, you'll contribute significantly to Children’s Services, ensuring positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Join our passionate and dedicated team, and together, let's make a meaningful impact on the lives of Coventry's children!&nbsp;
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? In Coventry, we are working hard to build something special. Children and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe they deserve the best outcomes. &nbsp;Children’s Services provides a wide range of statutory and non-statutory duties, from Early Help Services, through to children who are looked after. &nbsp;Come and join us at an exciting time and be part of the Professional Support Service – an administrative team that makes a positive difference supporting Children’s Services every day!We are at the very heart of Children’s Services in Coventry, working with colleagues at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable Children and Families across the City.We are looking for people with potential, enthusiasm, a flexible approach and ready to develop their knowledge &amp; skills. We value commitment and efficiency in action, a willingness to take the initiative and a mind open to new challenges.When you join our service, you’ll be working alongside people who are passionate about what they do and determined to make a difference.This role will be based in the Youth Justice Service, which includes working with Multi-Agency Safeguarding Teams. It is a fast-paced, energetic and exciting area to work in, where you will be part of a close-knit team.In this role, you will be responsible for handling calls from both professionals and members of the public, actioning and responding to emails, minuting varied professional meetings, updating case management systems and working in a fast-paced environment. You will promote a positive working culture where Children are at the heart of everything we do.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who:<ul>
<li>Is a self-starter and works well in a team</li>
<li>Has strong organisational and time management skills</li>
<li>Thrives in a busy and diverse environment</li>
<li>Has great attention to detail along with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
</ul>In return you will be offered<ul>
<li>A welcoming and supportive working environment</li>
<li>Access to a range of training</li>
<li>A flexible family friendly working culture</li>
<li>Career and Learning development opportunities</li>
</ul>For an informal chat about what the role entails in more detail please contact Pat Lal at <a href="mailto:pat.lal@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">pat.lal@coventry.gov.uk</a>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>The Major Projects and Regeneration teams are part of the Place directorate, enabling close collaboration with our housing colleagues. This service area is responsible for implementing West Northamptonshire Council’s regeneration vision and delivering major projects across the local authority. This includes shaping and communicating the Council’s ambitions for how our places are developed, accessed, and perceived.The Principal Regeneration Officer (Housing Delivery) will lead and manage the delivery of complex capital projects, with a focus on a variety of housing schemes assigned by the Head of Major Projects and Regeneration and the Major Projects Manager, in coordination with the Housing Strategy Team.&nbsp;The role encompasses full project management responsibilities, securing funding agreements, ensuring timely delivery of council-led capital projects, and procuring development partners or investors for key development sites. The officer will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders throughout.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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What is the job role? We wish to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic, trustworthy and committed Cleaner to join our team of premises staff to ensure the delivery of a high-quality cleaning service.Some of the duties you will be required to do:<ul>
<li>Clean&nbsp;a designated area to the standard required</li>
<li>Undertake mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, polishing and buffing of the designated area</li>
<li>Cleaning of toilets and emptying bins</li>
<li>Cleaning with due care to health and safety</li>
</ul>We offer an&nbsp;excellent working environment and a committed staff team A competitive rate of pay and pension scheme, good training, development and support.Hours for the role: 13 hours per week Term Time Only.&nbsp;Mon - 3.30pm – 6.10 pm&nbsp;Tuesday - Friday 3.30pm - 6.05pmPrevious applicants need not apply.Interviews Friday 11th July 2026Who are we looking for? To succeed in this role, the candidate will need to:<ul>
<li>• Be able to understand verbal and written instructions.</li>
<li>• Be well motivated and able to work flexibly, unsupervised or as part of a team</li>
<li>• Have a basic knowledge of health and safety</li>
<li>• Be able to stand, bend and stretch to do a variety of cleaning duties, including moving cleaning equipment</li>
</ul>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.&nbsp;Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Education Support Worker to join our wider Participation and Inclusion Service. The Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Achievement Team are responsible for supporting all Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils to thrive in education and achieve to their full potential.In this role, you will provide specialist outreach, access, transition, retention and advocacy support to identified GRT pupils and their respective parents/carers within the wider Participation and Inclusion Team. Under the line management of the Advisory Teacher for GRT, the post holder will support all GRT children and young people to access, remain and thrive in education leading to improved attendance, attainment, well-being, enjoyment, and academic outcomes in a multi-agency context, (with for example, Elective Home Education, Education Welfare Service, Early Years, School Admissions, children’s centres, and family wellbeing services).Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>To provide advice and guidance to parents, pupils and professionals on issues related to access and continuity of education for GRT children, including transition into Early Years provision, Reception, Infant to Junior schools, Year 6 to Year 7, Early College placements and Year 11 into post-16, as well as for those families moving into the area permanently or temporarily.</li><li>To visit authorised and unauthorised sites of GRT communities, promoting the positive uptake of education by their children, supporting school applications and including re-engagement for children from Elective Home Education and working with GRT Families to support the quality of EHE where this is the choice of the family.</li><li>Establish, develop and maintain appropriate links between families, school staff and other professionals to encourage a clear understanding of each other's priorities and ways of working and to move towards a consensual approach to improve educational outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Attendance of meetings including in schools and settings to support access and retention in school, deliver advocacy support for parents navigating school admissions processes, deliver advocacy for children with SEND and EHCP processes where relevant and attending meetings and reviews e.g. Case Conferences, school meetings.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Short-term targeted support for GRT pupils in school who are at risk of placement breakdown</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about inclusion, equality and improving educational outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Vocational qualification or experience to level 3 or 4 relevant to the service users or equivalent</li><li>Maths and English GCSE grade 4 to - 9 or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent</li><li>Ability to manage own workload without close supervision and good understanding and recognition of professional &amp; personal boundaries</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the threshold levels for service users’ groups.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture, their rights under the Equalities Act and of legislation that specifically enhances access to Education.</li><li>Significant practical experience of public service delivery, giving rise to a variety of technical skills and sound understanding of the services available, work practices and processes relevant to the role</li><li>TA Foundation Degree HLTA&nbsp;</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 Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand 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 Rachel Ballin, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Advisory Teacher, at <a href="mailto:rachel.ballin@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.ballin@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07823 362043.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: 23rd July 2025Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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