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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8137/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity for a committed worker, with experience of working with 16–25 year olds, to join our team as a Leaving Care Personal Adviser.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services. You will motivate and effectively support them to engage in education, training and employment whilst ensuring they effectively handle their finances, live in suitable housing, and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will need a wide range of skills including knowledge of issues that impact care leavers and unaccompanied young people. You will play a key part in supporting them into adulthood and preparing them with skills to ensure they have the best chances moving forward independently.
You will need to think creatively and take the lead on some participation and group activities for the cohort of care leavers that we work with.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Leaving Care Team is a small, dedicated team providing essential support to ensure we provide the best support to our vulnerable young people and care leavers.
We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”.
Inspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
<ul>
<li>Carry out holistic assessments of young people leaving care.</li>
<li>To act as a personal adviser to a caseload of young people leaving care.</li>
<li>To promote the Leaving Care Service to partner agencies.</li>
<li>To work in partnership with other professionals.</li>
<li>To actively refer care leavers into appropriate services.</li>
<li>To maintain appropriate case management records.</li>
<li>To work flexibly to meet the needs of young people leaving care. This may include traveling out of area and working in the evening.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
(* pro rata for part-time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th July 2025 and Thursday 31st July 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Chloe Herniman,Team Manager – Life Chances
Tel.: 01344 354336
Email: <a href="mailto:Chloe.Herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chloe.Herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Leaving Care Personal Adviser

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</ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



<h3>Jumpstart Your Career in Finance – Join Our Team!</h3>
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and driven individual to become part of our dynamic Finance Team at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. If you're looking to launch your career in finance, this is your chance to learn the essential skills that form the foundation of a successful finance professional.
<h3>What We Offer</h3>
<ul>
<li>
A varied and engaging role where no two days are the same
</li>
<li>
The opportunity to gain formal qualifications while you work
</li>
<li>
Hands-on training and support from a dedicated team
</li>
<li>
A workplace where your ideas and initiative are encouraged
</li>
<li>
A culture that values development and promotion from within
</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the Role</h3>
You'll play a pivotal role in our small, supportive team—helping to improve how we work and being a gatekeeper for key financial procedures. You’ll have real influence, ensuring best practices are followed and contributing to improvements that make a difference across the council.
<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>
We're searching for someone who is:
<ul>
<li>
Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
</li>
<li>
Ready to become multi-skilled and take on new challenges
</li>
<li>
Detail-oriented, accurate, and committed to high standards
</li>
<li>
A confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
</li>
<li>
Passionate about delivering excellent service to the community
</li>
</ul>
This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful opportunity to grow with us while serving the people of Tunbridge Wells.
What you get in return:
<ul>
<li>22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
<li>Hybrid Working</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
</ul>
Please be aware that this post is subject to a staisfactory basic DBS Check.&nbsp;
For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you would like an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Caroline Ball, Finance and Payroll Manager, on 01892 554231.
Our competency framework describes what's expected from our employees in terms of attitudes and behaviours. To view our core competencies, click here.
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil&nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20th July 2025
Interview dates:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25th July 2025 &nbsp;
How to apply
We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information on this vacancy

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8152/Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023.docx" target="_blank">Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8153/Job_Application_Guide_2018.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Application_Guide_2018</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8156/Senior_Corporate_Strategy_Officer_JD.docx" target="_blank">Senior_Corporate_Strategy_Officer_JD</a></li>
</ul>

Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Make a Difference. Shape the Future. Woking is a vibrant borough undergoing significant change. At Woking Borough Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services and responding to the financial and strategic challenges facling local government. We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Senior Corporate Strategy Officer to join our Commercial Team at Woking Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation and helping to deliver real, positive outcomes for our residents, businesses, and communities. About the Role As our Senior Corporate Strategy Officer, you will work at the heart of the organisation, providing strategic insight, high-quality analysis, and innovative thinking to support senior leaders and elected members in making informed decisions. You will help drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s key strategic plans, including our Corporate Plan, service strategies, and performance frameworks. You will play a critical role in ensuring alignment across the organisation, promoting a culture of evidence-based decision-making, and supporting our ambition to deliver high-quality, efficient, and responsive services. This role is vital to driving organisational improvement and ensuring Woking Borough Council remains focused, accountable, and responsible in a rapidly changing environment. Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Support the ongoing development and review of the Council’s Corporate Plan and key strategic documents.</li>
<li>Provide high-quality strategic advice and briefings to senior leaders and elected members to support effective decision-making.</li>
<li>Undertake horizon scanning, research, and policy development to ensure the Council remains proactive and responsive to emerging challenges/opportunities.</li>
<li>Support the alignment of corporate strategy with service plans, performance frameworks, and governance arrangements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a joined-up, partnership approach to delivering our strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Lead on strategic projects that support organisational improvement, innovation, and transformation.</li>
<li>Lead on the Council’s corporate risk and business continuity frameworks – ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitoried, and reported effectively.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on progress towards corporate objectives, using data and evidence to support performance management and accountability.</li>
</ul>
About You We are looking for someone with excellent strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills, combined with a strong understanding of local government and the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector. You will have:
<ul>
<li>Significant experience in strategy, policy, corporate planning, and performance management, ideally within the public sector.</li>
<li>Experience in developing and managing corporate risk frameworks, with the ability to translate complex risks into clear actions and assurance.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information concisely and with impact.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering strategic projects and supporting organisational improvement.</li>
<li>A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>A good understanding of the political environment and the role of local government.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us? At Woking Borough Council, we are proud of the work we do to support our communities, and we know our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>A supportive and inclusive working environment.</li>
<li>Access to a local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.</li>
<li>A generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month.</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure membership.</li>
</ul>
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about shaping strategy, driving improvement, and working in a dynamic public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.
English Language Requirement
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pino Mastromarco, (Head of Commerical, Corporate Strategy and Performance) on <a href="mailto:pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 3 August 2025 at 23.59
Interview Date:&nbsp; w/c 11 August 2025

Senior Corporate Strategy Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8165/Job_Application_Guide_2018.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Application_Guide_2018</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8176/Right_to_Buy_Officer.docx" target="_blank">Right_to_Buy_Officer</a></li>
</ul>

Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
An existing opportunity has arisen to join the Property Services team at Woking Borough Council.&nbsp;We are seeking a motivated, confident, and pro-active person to join our Property Services Team.
You will facilitate the purchase of Right to Buy properties in accordance with the Housing Act (1985), in conjunction with Housing and Legal Services. This also includes Buy Backs, (the buying back of previously owned Council properties) and Share Owndership transactions.
Ideally the successful candidate will have property related public sector experience, however not essential. We expect you to be able to demonstrate the ability to manage, plan, and prioritise as well as show strong people skills &amp; abilities to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Also essential is the ability to interpret and explain legislation to customers, stakeholders and tenants and as appropriate officer direction.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Caroline Rivett, Commercial Manager on <a href="mailto:caroline.rivett@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.rivett@woking.gov.uk</a> / 01483 743249
Closing Date: 20 July 2025 at 23.59&nbsp;
Interview Date:&nbsp; w/c 28 July 2025

Right To Buy Officer

<ul></ul>





We're looking for a dedicated Technical
 Support Officer to join our Housing Property Services team. In
 this essential role, you'll provide high-quality administrative
 and technical support to our housing teams - including property
 services, engineering, repairs &amp; maintenance, and
 compliance. 
 
We seek the best talent from the widest
 pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our
 success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident
 Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued
 employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it's important
 to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our
 employees to excel and within this role you'll have the
 opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the role:
You'll be the first point of contact for
 internal and external customers, helping to progress housing
 planned programmes of work, essential cyclical programmes and
 work stream linked to statutory compliance obligation as a social
 landlord, process invoices, maintain records, and handle queries
 with professionalism and care. 
 
Your day-to-day work could vary from working with our team on a
 Zero Carbon strategy to our existing housing stock, to assisting
 with admin function to enable various Maintenance / Servicing
 program of works as well as our additional projects. We work with
 various departments within the wider housing property services
 team therefore you could find yourself liaising with other
 departments such as our Sheltered Housing team. 
 Role
 responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supporting frontline housing services
 with efficient and accurate admin support</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating databases and
 documentation</li>
<li>Handling customer and contractor
 enquiries via phone and face-to-face</li>
<li>Raising purchase orders and processing
 invoices</li>
<li>Preparing and distributing letter
 communications to keep residents informed and resolving and
 responding to complaints</li>
<li>Attending sites to conduct site
 inspections as and when required</li>
<li>Taking minutes at meetings and
 coordinating appointments</li>
<li>Delivering excellent customer service
 and teamwork across departments</li>
</ul>
Works include
 carrying out administration to facilitate contracts and projects
 of a vast portfolio as well as the day-to-day administration
 requirements for the service.
You will be part
 of an operational team providing an efficient and effective
 service and good customer care, meeting the needs of both
 internal and external customers. You will update and maintain
 database records, produce documents and standard letters, process
 work tickets for the in-house Housing Repairs and Maintenance
 Service and generally provide technical administration support
 for all areas of the team.&nbsp;

About
 you:
The following
 experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Competent
 literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Ability to
 compose short letters with correct punctuation, spelling and
 grammar, whilst expressing accurate information.</li>
<li>Uploading of
 documentation to various systems as required for regulatory
 purposes and standards.</li>
<li>Raising of purchase orders and works
 orders as required.</li>
<li>Knowledge of
 schedule of rates in the construction industry and their
 use.</li>
<li>Experience of
 large-scale data entry, and administrative work.</li>
<li>Happy
 supporting customer or clients face to face, by telephone or
 through Teams.</li>
<li>Comfortable
 using IT to amend and develop database records and complete
 reports.</li>
<li>Ability to work
 with initiative, be solution driven and orientated in assisting
 the team in finding solutions to issues.</li>
</ul>

You'll be part of a team that relies on
 each individual to play their part to the best of their ability.
 As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day,
 you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part
 in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 
 
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a
 great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the
 benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we
 will achieve this:

Work Together as
 one team - work collaboratively, with each other and
 with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in
 everything we do
Drive
 Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and
 put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take
 responsibility for our own learning and development and for
 reaching our potential
Be
 Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance -
 striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and
 challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a
 Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of
 customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the
 services needed at the time they are needed

Our
 offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow
 and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas
 across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and
 you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and
 collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet
 Road, Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension
 Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the
 cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three
 years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road
 tax</li>
</ul>
For more
 information on this position please contact: David Ade -
 Engineering Services Manager, <a href="mailto:David.ade@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.ade@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please note that 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 return your
 application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Technical Support Officer - Housing Property Services Team

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Please note this vacancy is available as a secondment opportunity for up to 12 months – internal
This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford 1-2 days per week, with the remaining time for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation’s needs.
The Role
People Services are committed to providing a high level of customer services for our employee and managers, through a variety of digital channels. The People Support Advisor will be the first point of contact for all HR related queries. They will be responsible for providing customer focused and professional advice, support and guidance to managers and employees across the whole of ECC. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to build on the experience working within an HR setting in a large and complex organisation.
To read more about our business area, please visit:
<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank">People, Policy, Economy and Public Health</a>
The Opportunity
People Services sits within the People &amp; Organisation Development function at Essex County Council (ECC). People Services delivers a high standard of service to both ECC employees and to external customers, with our employees and customers at the heart of what we do. We have high expectations of our teams and aspire to be high performing in all aspects of our delivery. We provide a comprehensive, quality service which supports the delivery of our ambitious corporate people plan. We are on a journey to underpin our services with robust technology, and we strive to create an uncompromising culture to deliver service excellence that delights our customer. People Services seeks to continuously improve and to stay ahead of the curve, leading the way in the public sector and delivering services which offer innovation, value for public spend and above all else a customer centric approach. &nbsp;
The People Support Adviser (PSA) will be the first point of contact for the business for HR related queries.&nbsp; They will be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, providing a customer focused and professional advice, support and guidance service, for people related queries across all channels: online, telephone and face to face.&nbsp; You will provide support and resolutions quickly and efficiently
Accountabilities
<ul>
<li>Be the first point of contact for our customer queries via phone, web chat and email providing high quality HR advice and guidance ensuring request are escalated or filtered accordingly.</li>
<li>Provide pragmatic and professional expertise and advice on specific topics, e.g., family friendly policies (maternity, paternity, etc), flexible working requests, managing absence, performance, resolution, onboarding processes, Occupational Health referrals.</li>
<li>Improving manager and business confidence and capability by coaching through workplace issues.</li>
<li>Provide consistent and up to date advice on employment legislation and developing issues within the organisation.</li>
<li>Contribute to the increase in self-service of HR queries, by coaching employees and managers of online self-service support, and identifying areas for improvement to People Casework Manager.</li>
<li>Strong team working motivation and ability to build effective working relationships across People and Organisation Development including with People Business Partners, People Consultants and other teams in People Services</li>
<li>Support organisational change and initiatives that may involve consultation and result in redundancy or TUPE</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>
The Experience You Will Bring
<ul>
<li>Skills, Knowledge and Experience</li>
<li>CIPD membership and a minimum of level 5 CIPD qualification or to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post</li>
<li>Experience of working in a busy, fast paced team providing professional support to customers</li>
<li>Proficient IT skills, MS Word and MS Excel are essential. Hands on experience with IT programmes and HR systems</li>
<li>Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, a result orientated approach and continually seeking to improve.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of dealing with customer queries and a track record of providing exceptional customer service.</li>
<li>A high level of interpersonal skills to deal with extremely confidential and sensitive issues, providing support with empathy and professionalism. Ability to develop strong working relationships and to influence a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues and customers.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, organise and work accurately to tight deadlines</li>
<li>A basic knowledge of HR policies and employment legislation and experience in providing coaching, support and building confidence</li>
</ul>
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkingforessex.com%2Froles%3Fsource%3Dworkingforessex.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Burrus2%40essex.gov.uk%7C2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638790046808311814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and&nbsp;care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.&nbsp; The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate.&nbsp; This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.&nbsp; For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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What is the job role? Are you seeking a new opportunity within an ambitious and supportive team, where you can contribute towards an excellent teaching and learning environment?We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to join our team in Coventry. This position is temporary to cover Maternity. You’ll possess energy, enthusiasm and desire to inspire, your aim is to be an effective teacher who challenges and supports all our children to do their best and achieve their potential in the ethos of Radford Primary Academy.To apply please use this link:<a href="https://www.eteach.com/careers/radfordprimaryacademy/job/eyfs-class-teacher-1497461" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://www.eteach.com/careers/radfordprimaryacademy/job/eyfs-class-teacher-1497461</a>&nbsp;Any queries should be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk" target="_blank">rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk</a>Closing date: 16.07.2025Interviews upon applicationWho are we looking for? The right candidate will have:• &nbsp; &nbsp;Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification• &nbsp; &nbsp;A record of consistently good teaching either as a PGCE/Teach First or Schools Direct student or as a qualified teacher• &nbsp; &nbsp;Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Good knowledge of KS1 &amp; KS2• &nbsp; &nbsp;Understanding of the requirements of good classroom management• &nbsp; &nbsp;The ability to create a safe, stimulating and imaginative learning environment. Why choose us?At Radford Primary Academy, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team, with the ability to make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside committed teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We also offer access to opportunities for professional development. 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.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Completed application forms to be emailed to: <a href="mailto:doconnell@mylhs.org" target="_blank">doconnell@mylhs.org</a>
Closing date: 09/07/2025 by 12 Noon

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Cover Supervisor
Litherland High School, Part of The Heath Family (NW) MAT
Dates&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Apply by Wednesday 9th July 2025. Job start September 2025.
Salary&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;MAT 5 (NJC 11 – 17) actual salary £23511-£25481
Location&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sefton, Merseyside
Contract Type&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full Time&nbsp;
Contract Term&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Permanent
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified Cover Supervisor to join our highly effective team from September 2025, to provide cover for teachers in the event of short- or long-term absences from school. This role will require you to deliver lessons using resources provided by the teacher or subject leader, and support students to complete the work to the best of their ability. As a valued member of staff, you will be able to provide the consistency and continuity that our students require. &nbsp;
The ideal candidate will have experience in a school setting, excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to contribute positively to student learning. As a varied support role, you will be expected to work in conjunction with a range of teachers and subject leaders to develop an understanding of the curriculum.&nbsp; You will have the skills and knowledge to deliver support in a range subjects, be flexible and adaptable to cope with the fact pace of a busy school environment and be able to develop positive relationships with students and staff alike.
At Litherland High School we believe in providing our students with excellent and exciting educational opportunities based on the core values of kindness, integrity and tenacity. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum and high aspiration; there is no cap on ambition building the skills for successful lives.&nbsp; We are incredibly proud that our relentless focus on improvement was validated by Ofsted in February 2024, securing Good in all areas. We are resolutely on our journey to provide an outstanding education for our students.&nbsp;
One of the foundations of our success is our place in the heart of our community; the relationships between our staff, students and families are fundamental to securing the high levels of engagement. 96% of parents would recommend our school to other parents. This partnership helps us to ensure strong behaviour, which means our teachers can work in a happy and safe environment, focused on what they do best: teaching. Our staff are committed to our school and community; many of them have been here for most of their career – indeed several are alumni and live locally - and staff turnover is low, which we believe is indicative of a happy work environment and a commitment to staff well-being.
If you can inspire children, enjoy working with young people and are determined to make a real difference to the students you teach then you could be the kind of teacher we are looking for.
Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people.&nbsp; An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references. All documentation can be downloaded for this post (see below).&nbsp; Please submit an application form, covering letter, and equal opportunities form directly to Debbie O’Connell, HR, Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool L21 0DB or applications can be emailed to <a href="mailto:doconnell@mylhs.org" target="_blank">doconnell@mylhs.org</a>
Further information about our school can be found on the school website:
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People Support (HR) AdvisorSecondment, Full Time£26,090 to £30,693 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordClosing Date: 11th July 2025Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract opportunity for up to 12 monthsThis position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford 1-2 days per week, with the remaining time for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation's needs.The RolePeople Services are committed to providing a high level of customer services for our employee and managers, through a variety of digital channels. The People Support Advisor will be the first point of contact for all HR related queries. They will be responsible for providing customer focused and professional advice, support and guidance to managers and employees across the whole of ECC. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to build on the experience working within an HR setting in a large and complex organisation.The OpportunityPeople Services sits within the People &amp; Organisation Development function at Essex County Council (ECC). People Services delivers a high standard of service to both ECC employees and to external customers, with our employees and customers at the heart of what we do. We have high expectations of our teams and aspire to be high performing in all aspects of our delivery. We provide a comprehensive, quality service which supports the delivery of our ambitious corporate people plan. We are on a journey to underpin our services with robust technology, and we strive to create an uncompromising culture to deliver service excellence that delights our customer. People Services seeks to continuously improve and to stay ahead of the curve, leading the way in the public sector and delivering services which offer innovation, value for public spend and above all else a customer centric approach.  The People Support Adviser (PSA) will be the first point of contact for the business for HR related queries. They will be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, providing a customer focused and professional advice, support and guidance service, for people related queries across all channels: online, telephone and face to face. You will provide support and resolutions quickly and efficientlyAccountabilities<ul>
<li>Be the first point of contact for our customer queries via phone, web chat and email providing high quality HR advice and guidance ensuring request are escalated or filtered accordingly.</li>
<li>Provide pragmatic and professional expertise and advice on specific topics, e.g., family friendly policies (maternity, paternity, etc), flexible working requests, managing absence, performance, resolution, onboarding processes, Occupational Health referrals.</li>
<li>Improving manager and business confidence and capability by coaching through workplace issues.</li>
<li>Provide consistent and up to date advice on employment legislation and developing issues within the organisation.</li>
<li>Contribute to the increase in self-service of HR queries, by coaching employees and managers of online self-service support, and identifying areas for improvement to People Casework Manager.</li>
<li>Strong team working motivation and ability to build effective working relationships across People and Organisation Development including with People Business Partners, People Consultants and other teams in People Services</li>
<li>Support organisational change and initiatives that may involve consultation and result in redundancy or TUPE</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul>
<li>Skills, Knowledge and Experience</li>
<li>CIPD membership and a minimum of level 5 CIPD qualification or to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post</li>
<li>Experience of working in a busy, fast paced team providing professional support to customers</li>
<li>Proficient IT skills, MS Word and MS Excel are essential. Hands on experience with IT programmes and HR systems</li>
<li>Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, a result orientated approach and continually seeking to improve.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of dealing with customer queries and a track record of providing exceptional customer service.</li>
<li>A high level of interpersonal skills to deal with extremely confidential and sensitive issues, providing support with empathy and professionalism. Ability to develop strong working relationships and to influence a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues and customers.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, organise and work accurately to tight deadlines</li>
<li>A basic knowledge of HR policies and employment legislation and experience in providing coaching, support and building confidence</li>
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Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide their progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, feel challenged and appreciated for what they do and to make a positive difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Completing all aspects of moderately complex childcare casework and representing the client department at all case related meetings and appropriate court hearings with limited supervision</li>
<li>Conduct advocacy in court in childcare matters</li>
<li>Supporting the wider Legal Services Unit with casework, with required training and supervision</li>
<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording in order to maintain professional standards</li>
<li>To undertake in-service training as required by the training plan and to facilitate in-service training of staff members/client department</li>
<li>To handle confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:<ul>
<li>A comprehensive understanding of childcare law</li>
<li>An in-depth understanding of the work done by this public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential</li>
<li>An ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures</li>
<li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity</li>
</ul>Interview Date: 1 August 2025If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat please contact Robin Longhurst, Team Senior Solicitor on 01785 276304 or at <a href="mailto:sam.gibson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">robin.longhurst@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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