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We are looking for a Customer Repairs Officer to join our Customer Repairs Team supporting all our building maintenance teams. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators, organised, methodical and able to prioritise multiple demands. What can we offer? We will support you by providing opportunities to train and develop your existing knowledge and skills, as appropriate. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what is important so that we make a real and positive difference. What is the Role? You will be based at one of the Area Housing Offices working as part of the Customer Repairs team reporting directly to the Senior Customer Repairs Officer and Assistant Customer Repairs Manager The Customer Repairs Officer role will be supporting the Building Repairs teams providing a repairs service. You will work flexibly in a call centre and be part of a rota which is regularly reviewed and adjusted appropriately to meet the demands of the service undertaking your contracted hours. You will act as the main point of contact for residents, leaseholders, PCC employees and site managers who are requesting repairs. You will need to be able to collect accurate repair information and ask effective questions ensuring that the right resource is allocated to undertake the repair at the right time that is convenient with the customer. You will also support all the Building Repairs teams providing a repairs service by carrying out a range of technical administrative duties including, updating repairs following authorisation of quotes, customer satisfaction surveys, administering Disabled Facility Grants (DFG) requests, uploading information to our stock database, arranging surveyor and annual service appointments. Skills: Your application needs to demonstrate that you: 1.	Ideally have experience in a telephone or call centre role, managing large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner 2.	Have customer service experience, strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening skills. 3.	Able to develop relationships with residents and building occupiers, asking the right questions to get the information required, as well as someone who shows empathy for people who may be in difficult situations. 4.	Ability to remain calm &amp; professional when dealing with difficult customers. 5.	Can work independently, is well organised, methodical and able to prioritise and manage multiple demands. 6.	Can be assertive and challenging while dealing professionally with service users. 7.	Be able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the demands of the team. 8.	Have experience of undertaking a range of administrative tasks effectively to support others. 9.	Have experience and be competent using a variety of IT databases and systems to update them in timely manner with accurate information. 10.	Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers. 11.	Ideally have some knowledge of building repairs, although training will be available

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You will be the Play Development Deputy Site Leader based in one of PCC's 6 adventures playgrounds (APG), deputising for the Play Development Site Manager and supervising a small team in their absence ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed within the day to day running of an APG. The primary responsibility will be the delivery of high quality play activities which promote participation, inclusion and wellbeing. You’ll support children to follow their own ideas and interests for play as well as leading a variety of interesting and fun play activities. The role works on 30 hour per week annualised contract where the successful candidate works a total number of hours over the year, rather than a fixed number of hours per week or month. Specific duties are as follows: •	To support the Play Development Site Leader and deputise in their absence in the day to day running of the playground, being the site responsible person, including oversight of playground visitors, staff and resources including health and safety and safeguarding arrangements. •	To encourage an inclusive play environment which supports and stimulates freely chosen play. •	Support children and young people, establishing positive relationships and maintaining professional boundaries. •	To work collaboratively with staff and children to devise opportunities for playful experiences which reflect and change with children's need and play interests •	To complete risk-benefit assessments as necessary. •	To keep the site and building in a safe, clean and tidy condition. Perform inspections of play structures and the playground space, and carry out remedial repairs, ongoing maintenance and cleaning. •	To work with staff, volunteers, trainees &amp; visitors to the playground, as required. •	Build positive relationships with parents and families to promote healthy lifestyles and play experiences. •	To attend meetings and training sessions as appropriate. •	To contribute to development initiatives at the playground and within PYC as a whole. •	To be alert to and act on concerns regarding any children’s safety, health, and wellbeing, acting in accordance with safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation. •	To conduct yourself in a manner compatible with an organisation that works with children, promoting equalities and equal opportunities in all aspects. •	To undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by your manager(s). •	Arranging on-site and off site activities Skills: The following qualities and experience are essential: You should have: 1.	Understanding of children and young people’s differing needs and abilities. 2.	Ability to work with children face to face in a playful environment. 3.	Ability to work in a physically demanding role, with work predominantly outdoors on the adventure playground. 4.	Able to deliver a variety of play activities which can include (but not limited to): arts and crafts activities, sport activities, creative and imaginative play, gardening and nature based activities, fire and water play, self-build structures and supporting day trips and residential activities. 5.	Understanding of the importance of risk in play for children and young people. 6.	To be welcoming and approachable to children, young people, parents and other visitors, and to support partnership forming, extending and sustaining relationships. 7.	Able to work under pressure and manage conflict. 8.	Numeracy, literacy and communication skills, including the ability to use IT systems. 9.	Commitment to PYC and PCC policies, especially Health and Safety and Safeguarding. 10.	Able to work flexibly across the week Monday - Saturday and throughout school holidays and cover at any of the 6 Adventure Playgrounds. The following would be desirable but not essential: 1.	Have some knowledge of maintenance and repairs; able to perform inspections of play structures and the playground space, and carry out remedial repairs and ongoing maintenance. 2.	A clean full driving license, with MIDAS.

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About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support Lead (Maternity Cover) to join the wider Community Development team to provide direct support to the voluntary and community sector within the District, as well as understand the needs of and provide a voice for the sector in relevant strategic meetings and forums.
The work of the voluntary and community sector within Horsham District is wide ranging and provides huge benefits to many local people and communities. It is important that local voluntary groups and charities are able to thrive and grow and this role will help them in this.
As the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support Lead (Maternity Cover), you will work directly with the voluntary and community sector to understand their needs, and work with statutory partners and other local infrastructure organisations to strengthen the capacity of the sector. Duties will include one to one support for groups on set up or governance issues, bringing groups of interest together, identifying suitable training and attending relevant forums and meetings to represent a voice for the sector on issues that affect them. You will have line management responsibility for the Volunteer Advice and Support Co-ordinator and manage a budget.
About you:
To succeed as the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support Lead (Maternity Cover) you will be a self-motivated individual with previous experience of working with both voluntary organisations and statutory partners. Good organisational skills are essential as well as the ability to communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds, both verbally and in writing. You will have good influencing skills and have the ability to work in partnership and offer solutions to strengthen the capacity of the voluntary sector. This role is an essential car user post, therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

For an informal discussion about this role please call Liz Burt, Community Development Team Leader on&nbsp;01403 215517 or Mandy Cunningham, Community Services Manager on&nbsp;01403 215082..

About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

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About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to join the Property and Facilities team supporting the Projects Engineer to carry out Corporate Projects.
The projects involve development or improvement of Council owned assets but extend to working with other organisations on the Public Realm. Although this is a technical based role, there will be an opportunity to discuss and meet with stakeholders supporting the projects.
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will support the Corporate Project Engineer. On a daily basis, this could include carrying out inspections, assessments, analysis and giving professional advice and opinion to others.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being familiar and able to work with Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) plans would be an asset to this role.
About you:
To succeed as a Civil Engineering Technician, you will be detail orientated, thorough in your work and have the ability to use your initiative and be flexible as changes arise. You will be able to work well with a range of people and within a team. Knowledge of building and construction is essential, some experience in civil engineering and Microsoft Office suite would be preferable. CAD experience would also be an advantage.
As this position is an essential car user role, you will be required to travel around the District and therefore a full and current UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
For an informal discussion about this role please email Nigel Weston, Projects Engineer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nigel.weston@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">nigel.weston@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or call on 07734231087.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

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We are seeking an individual to lead our Compliance team in our newly formed Compliance service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that the Council meet its statutory compliance duties to its stock of nearly 17,000 HRA residential dwellings and 900 corporate assets. The post holder will be responsible for management of teams undertaking compliance activities in relation to; •	Gas servicing and repairs •	Asbestos management •	Water quality •	Building Health and Safety •	Lift servicing and repair •	Mechanical &amp; electrical servicing and repair The role will also assume responsibility for ensuring policies and procedures are in place across Building Services and that they are implemented so that statutory responsibilities are met with the safety of residents, members of the public, staff and our buildings being maintained. The role will hold responsibility for the overall management of all mechanical and electrical servicing and repair contracts, ensuring that contracts are suitably procured and managed, delivering a high service and providing value for money. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1	Have a relevant property related degree and be a Chartered Member of the RICS / CIBSE / CMIOSH or other relevant professional body with post Chartership experience. Where candidates are not Chartered or hold lower qualifications, they should be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a similar role. 2	Preferably have a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as an IOSH Certificate or Diploma. 3	Have an excellent working knowledge of relevant compliance legalisation and guidance, with specific regards to The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Lift Regulations 2016, Gas Safety (Installations and Use) Regulations 1998, The Building Regulations and relevant Approved Documents. 4	Have experience of preparing and developing strategies, policies and guidance documents to ensure compliance with statutory functions. 5	Have excellent technical knowledge of compliance areas within the scope of the role, being able to provide professional advice to others. 6	Have knowledge and experience recording and analysing compliance data on relevant compliance IT systems, using measures to monitor performance and inform service improvement. 7	Have experience of leading and managing teams and services, including continual improvement of both staff and service delivery. 8	Have experience of procurement and management of strategic service contracts, ideally with knowledge of the NEC4 Term Service Contract suite. 9	Have experience of managing significant budgets including monitoring and cost control techniques to ensure services are delivered within available budgets. 10	Experience of managing significant change within an organisation, ensuring that adequate resources are in place and that plans are clearly communicated with staff and key stakeholders to ensure understanding and successful implementation. 11	Experience of working with and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders including Directors, Assistant Directors, and other senior staff across the council and external organisations, undertaking presentations and leading meetings as appropriate. 12	Personally demonstrate, develop and lead your service in accordance with the value and behaviours set out in the PCC Behaviour Framework. 13	Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.

Compliance Manager

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Housing Triage Officer - Fixed term contract until 31st March 2026
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £30,559 to £35,235 per annum
Grade: Grade 5
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall
Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interviews: TBC
Join Our Dedicated Housing Needs Team and Make a Real Difference in Your Community!
At Adur &amp; Worthing Councils, we are driven by the belief that everyone deserves a safe, secure, and affordable home.
We're transforming our housing services with a focus on proactive prevention, early support, and empowering individuals to lead positive, healthy, and independent lives. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that truly helps people before they reach crisis, enables people to live independent lives and improves access to housing for those who need it most.
Our brilliant, hardworking, and dedicated Housing Needs Team is looking for a highly motivated individual with a desire to make a tangible difference in the local community. We need someone who can work in a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives.
This role will be responsible for assessing and discharging the Council's statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act and developing personalised housing plans to prevent and relieve homelessness. While experience is valued, we also welcome applications from individuals with relevant and transferable knowledge and skills, as we are committed to providing excellent support and training.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is deeply empathetic and can communicate with clarity while maintaining good boundaries in a role where you'll be making significant decisions in people's lives. You will be motivated, passionate, and resilient, with the ability to work well under pressure. Success in this role also requires the ability to navigate policy and process effectively, alongside being creative and adaptable in your approach to helping people.
You will be working with a diverse range of residents with varying needs and strengths. This requires you to be adept and skilled in your interactions, as some individuals may present with challenging behaviours due to their life experiences and potential trauma.
This vital work requires strong collaboration with partner agencies. You will need to be able to develop good working relationships, build trust, and negotiate effectively on behalf of our residents.
Most of all - you will be supported to do this work!
The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS clearance.
For an informal chat about this impactful opportunity, please contact Charmaine Dore, Homelessness Prevention Team Leader at <a href="mailto:charmaine.dore@adur-worthing.gov.uk" target="_blank">charmaine.dore@adur-worthing.gov.uk</a> or 01273 263235
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
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We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Housing Triage Officer

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We are hiring! Scroll down to find the role profile for our permanent Community Protection Officer and read more about Arun……
The Community Protection Officer will provide a visible and pro-active presence to make Arun a safer place to live, work and visit. Working as part of the Arun Community Safety Team, the role will be all about getting to know the community, building trust and resilience and supporting those in need. This role will carry enforcement powers to actively work with the community and wider partners to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. The role is active, providing patrol across the District and will be required to work shifts, with evenings and weekends as part of the rota.
At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a>&nbsp;for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
For more information about the Community Protection Officer, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).&nbsp;
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.

Arun District Council

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About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a Developer Analyst to join its Customer and Digital Services team, supporting the technology requirements across the Council providing a technical, professional and customer focused service. The role will suit someone who has a background in application development and support, and analytical skills.
As a Developer Analyst you will work with colleagues to deliver digital solutions on our chosen platforms. This will include the design and build of business processes and online forms to deliver a consistent and excellent user experience, the support and maintenance of existing in-house and third-party systems and the implementation of integrations between applications, along with general database administration. You will also advise colleagues on how processes can be optimised using digital technology and assist in the migration of systems to new solutions, working closely with external suppliers.
About you:
To succeed as Developer Analyst, you will have the skills to deliver a range of dynamic solutions, and the drive to investigate and resolve technical challenges. You will have held a similar Developer Analyst or Application Support role, dealing with a broad range of business applications, online forms development and integrating systems using APIs and SFTP.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will have experience of database administration (ideally SQL Server) and an understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and applications, including Software as a Service. Keeping pace with changes in technology is a key element of the role.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Graham Shail, Technology Platforms Manager on 01403 215119.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

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We are looking for a person to join the Design Team as a project architect to support the Capital Projects Service in the delivery of the Council's construction programmes. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and have excellent attention to detail, being able to manage multiple demands and workstreams arising from the service. What is the role? Sitting within the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Building Services directorate, you will be directly reporting to the Senior Architect and supporting the Team Leader and Principal Architect in the delivery of the Council's capital projects. The design team is a multi-disciplinary group including architects, structural engineers and landscape architects. We work closely with the building surveyors, quantity surveyor, and mechanical and electrical engineers within Capital Projects. The service uses both internal and external consultants as required to deliver project outcomes. The design team is a team of experienced and committed professionals who have gained a reputation for delivering high quality, sensitive, good value and thoughtful design solutions to meet our client's brief requirements. Most of our work comes from within the Authority, but we do also work with external clients such as the NHS, charities and Multi Academy Education Trusts. Our clients are drawn from across the organisation and include Children, Families and Education, Housing Neighbourhood and Building Services, Cultural, Leisure and Regulatory Services, Adult Social Care and Economy Transport and Planning. Our work can range in size from approximately £100K to over £10m and is procured traditionally or via a design and build route depending on our client's specific requirements. We use the suite of Autodesk products with Revit being our preferred software, Adobe Creative Suite and the Microsoft Office applications are also used by the team in their day-to-day roles. Four of our architects are Certified Passivhaus Designers and we use these principles as far as possible in our housing project. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1	Qualifications, you will need to have achieved: •	An undergraduate honours degree in Architecture with RIBA Part 1 exemption. •	A post graduate Masters degree in Architecture with RIBA Part 2 exemption. •	A pass in the RIBA's Part 3 examination in a professional practice. •	Registration with The Architect's Registration Board (ARB) for a minimum of 5 years. 2	Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in person, online and in writing. 3	Have a positive attitude towards working in the public sector; be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to our customers. 4	Knowledge and experience of working as part of a professional design team including all aspects of design, procurement and contract administration of medium to high value projects, ideally in a public sector or similar context. 5	Have a working knowledge of the RIBA's Plan of Work 2020 and be able to demonstrate application of this knowledge practically through your portfolio. 6	Have knowledge and experience of budget management and cost control over a wide range of scheme values from £500K to £10m. 7	Have a good working knowledge of construction related legislation, for example the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, Building Safety Act 2022. 8	Knowledge of and commitment to the architect's obligation to maintain accurate and up to date CPD records using both the City Council's online learning portal as well as the ARB's CPD portal. 9	You will be able to demonstrate excellent design skills through your CV, portfolio and effective presentation of your work in pressured situations. 10	Be able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, building good relationships with them as you work to understand their requirements and keep them informed throughout the life of a building project. 11	Be able to manage customer expectations within available resources and prioritise workload accordingly. 12	Have excellent design and technical skills and an ability to efficiently prepare presentation material and technical information. 13	Have an excellent working knowledge of Autodesk's Revit and AutoCAD software, Microsoft's Office packages and the Adobe Creative Suite. 14	Have an up to date driving license and an ability to travel around the city and surrounding areas in an economic and efficient way.

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This role is based in Glen House in Southampton and involves travel to various locations for meetings across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. It is an office-based role.You will be employed by Portsmouth City Council but working with Adopt South, the regional adoption agency for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils.The RoleYou will work in Adopt South's team supporting adoptive children and their families.You will be working closely with external therapy providers to support adoptive families access to therapeutic support through the Adoption &amp; Special Guardianship Support Fund. You will ensure the child’s voice and views are heard throughout.You will build positive rapport with adopters, families and professional, ensuring that services meet the identified need. You will work flexibly, including evening and weekends.You will play a role in the delivery of our regular webinars, training sessions and workshops, record communications, process safeguarding checks and take appropriate action to safeguard children and adults.Adopt South are committed to offering the best possible experience to families.As a result, staff are expected to meet the needs of the service and on occasion be able to offer appointments to families in the evening, delivering training and supporting family events on Saturdays and some evenings.The role requires infrequent manual handling of objects up to 15kg, use of Display Screen Equipment.Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid Working - to be discussed. The ideal candidateYou will need to have /be<ul>
<li>Have a high level of computer / literacy skills.</li>
<li>Be able to present information both verbally and in writing, including good report writing skills.</li>
<li>Have good record keeping and organisation skills.</li>
<li>Be able to communicate with a wide range of people, in a wide range of situations and built effective working relationships.</li>
<li>Be able to work sensitively and in an inclusive /non-discriminatory manner.</li>
<li>Be able to work flexibly.</li>
<li>Have experience of dealing effectively with difficult inter-personal situations.</li>
<li>Have a Level 3 qualification (preferred).</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details and expectations of this role Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Charlotte Cook, Team Manager Adopt South, <a href="mailto:charlotte.cook@hants.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.cook@hants.gov.uk</a>, 0370 779 48067 We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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