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What will you be doing?About the Role:We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Local Authority Resilience Agreement Liaison Officer to support the delivery of Local Authority duties under the Civil Contingencies Act and related legislation. This is a vital role in strengthening resilience and ensuring effective emergency preparedness and response.This 2 year fixed term role will work within the KCC Compliance &amp; Community Resilience Team but also supports Kent by working directly with the Kent &amp; Medway Resilience Forum, as well as working alongside District &amp; Borough Councils in order to meet obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act.Key Responsibilities:Provide expert advice and guidance to members of the Local Authority Resilience Agreement.Design and deliver training courses and emergency exercises to enhance preparedness and response capabilities whilst also building capability and confidence.Support the development and maintenance of risk assessments, emergency plans, and resilience capabilities.Ensure Local Authorities have the systems and structures in place to respond effectively to emergencies and maintain critical services.Promote organisational resilience through strategic planning, training, and exercising.Contribute to multi-agency planning and response efforts, ensuring alignment across departments and partnersWhat We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience working in a public sector or emergency service environment, with a strong understanding of emergency planning and response.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working within partnership or multi-departmental environments, engaging effectively at various organisational levels.</li><li>Awareness of the Civil Contingencies Act and emergency planning frameworks.</li><li>Hold a relevant training qualification or have experience in delivering training and exercises in a resilience or emergency planning context to multiple audiences.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to engage and advise individuals at different levels both internally and externally.</li><li>Ability to assess risks and develop practical, effective plans and capabilities.</li><li>A collaborative and adaptable approach to working across multiple agency groups and local authorities.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a meaningful impact on public safety.</li><li>Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.</li><li>Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence in emergency planning.</li></ul>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.If you are interested in applying for the role, please state your interest, skills and experience for this role (relevant to the job description) in the ‘How you meet the requirements of the role’ section of your online application form.About youFor further information please contact:Adam Feacey - <a href="mailto:adam.feacey@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">adam.feacey@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Local Authority Resilience Agreement Liaison Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>**Please note: Candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence when applying for this role, this is a mandatory technical requirement in order to carry out this role. We cannot accept candidates who hold an automatic Driving Licence only.**A career in community payback gives you the power to make a positive impact on the lives of People on Probation as well as your community. People come from all walks of life to form one team in the Probation Service. It's all about supporting People on Probation on their journey and making your community a better place. Whether that's building benches or cleaning the streets, you're there because you genuinely want to help. If this sounds like you, apply now.If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £26,475Please note: Community Payback Supervisors will be expected to work weekends as part of their normal working pattern. You will be paid a higher rate of 50% for weekend days you do work.Post holders may be required to undertake weekend working as part of their normal pattern of working.The Probation Service offers the opportunity for annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF), which if eligible, will see your pay increase. CBF is designed to enable you to move up through the pay band range as your competence grows.New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.Probation Service also increase their pay band ranges annually in line with Civil Service Pay guidance, which will also apply an increase to band pay ranges where applicable.Overview of the jobThis is an operational role directly supervising work groups of offenders serving a community sentence. This may include driving service vehicles to transport people or equipment. The post holder will be responsible for all work site supervision tasks and will work with service users to ensure that all tasks are carried out to the best of their ability. This will include working alongside people to demonstrate good practice as necessary.For further information on the summary, responsibilities, activities, duties of the role and the Civil Service Success Profile Criteria which will be used in the assessment process, please refer to the full Job Description Attachment.Right to work in the UKYou must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules</a>).Skilled Worker visa changes from 22 July 2025In accordance with current immigration rules, this role is not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa.From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visas. As a result:HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot consider sponsoring you to work as a community payback supervisor unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes.If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your pre-employment checks and your eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.If you apply to be a community payback supervisor and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to 22 July 2025, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes.If your application is successful, you will need to ensure that you have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.Civil Service recruitment: nationality rulesCivil ServiceThis guide is intended to assist departments with managing their responsibilities on nationality rules related to Civil Service recruitment.You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>)About us:The work is varied, challenging and meaningful and comes with job security, great benefits and career progression opportunities - not to mention the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives and our communities. To hear more about a day in the life of a Community Payback Supervisor, please click here: <a href="https://vimeo.com/728198635?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/728198635?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh</a>About the Recruitment Process To apply to this role you will be required to complete a short application form and detail responses to two Civil Service Behaviour and one Experience based questions. Your application will be sifted once the application deadline has closed. You will then receive further instruction on the progress and outcome of your application. Take a look at a short video about Community Payback Supervisor here: <a href="https://vimeo.com/663030374?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/663030374?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh</a>If in the event we receive a high volume of applications, we may only assess candidates against the lead behaviour. There is also no guarantee that you will progress to the next stages of the recruitment process; however, we will keep you informed at each stage.About the roleCommunity Payback Supervisors will work with a diverse mix of individuals, so it’s important that you’re empathetic, a good communicator and happy to take the lead. It’s all about supporting offenders on their journey and making your community a better place. Whether that’s building benches or cleaning the streets, you’re there because you genuinely want to help people. As a Community Payback supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of this work, leading small teams to complete their unpaid work hours.You’ll supervise and motivate them to complete a range of manual tasks to pay back for the harm they’ve caused. These tasks could include clearing overgrowth to make public spaces safer, restoring community facilities such as sports halls and playgrounds, planting trees or laying flowerbeds, and litter picking and graffiti removalOn a typical day, you’ll spend up to 7 hours supervising a group at a Community Payback unpaid work placement.Working patternThe Community Payback supervisor role is accommodated to people on probation who work or have caring responsibilities. Community Payback projects run 7 days a week therefore you will: work frequent weekends, and you may be asked to cover some eveningsbe paid a higher rate for any evening and weekend days you do work, There may be a chance to work part-time in some regions. You can discuss this at your interview.In this role, the pace of our work means that rest breaks don’t always happen in the standard way. When this happens, we make sure your wellbeing is looked after. Your wellbeing really matters to us, so we want to be open about this from the outset. If you’re someone who enjoys a varied, active role where no two days are the same, this is a great environment to make a real difference while being fully supported.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>Candidates must have a full UK Manual Driving Licence to be eligible to apply for this role. We cannot accept applications from candidates who only hold an automatic driving licence.<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0845 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13417?entityId=13417" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13417?entityId=13417</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Community Payback Supervisor - Kent, Surrey and Sussex	(Ref: 13417)

Do you enjoy being active, working independently, and interacting with the public? We are hiring a Civil Enforcement Officer; a public-facing, outdoor role where you’ll be responsible for helping to manage traffic flow and ensure parking regulations are followed.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Patrolling streets and car parks on foot or in a vehicle to monitor parking compliance.</li><li>Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles parked in contravention of regulations.</li><li>Providing assistance to the public, including:<ul><li>Directions to local attractions or services</li><li>Information about parking rules and locations</li></ul></li><li>Reporting issues such as damaged signs, road hazards, or abandoned vehicles.</li><li>Using handheld devices to record information and communicate with the team.</li></ul>You don’t need prior experience—full training is provided—but the following qualities are essential:<ul><li>Excellent communication: You’ll be the face of the council, so being approachable and clear is key.</li><li>Customer service: Helping people with a wide range of queries, not just parking-related.</li><li>Physical fitness: You’ll walk several miles a day, often in varying weather conditions.</li><li>Teamwork and independence: You’ll work solo most of the time but stay in regular contact with your team.</li></ul>Working Hours<ul><li>Schedule: 7.4 hours per day, 5 days a week</li><li>Shifts: Between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM, on a two-week rotating cycle</li><li>Includes: Regular weekend work</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>No previous experience required</li><li>Full UK Driving License </li><li>Standard DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) must be passed</li></ul>Training &amp; Development:<ul><li>Full induction and ongoing professional development opportunities</li></ul>This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS checkWhat we offer:<ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure. In addition to your salary, receive a sign-on payment of £2,100 (50% paid on completion of probation and 50% at 18 months) This is for new staff joiners to TWBC, not internal applicants.</li><li>Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>Free staff parking.</li><li>Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings. </li><li>Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Take a look <a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/jobs/whats-it-like#:~:text=a%2520great%2520pension%2520scheme%2520(including,car%2520loans" target="_blank">here</a> at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesTunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.SafeguardingThe Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Civil Enforcement Officer 

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for community wellbeing and safety? Do you thrive in a leadership role that blends partnership working, enforcement, and safeguarding? If so, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role in our Community Safety team.
About the Role
As the Senior Community Safety Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of the district’s Community Safety Partnership Plan, working with statutory agencies, voluntary groups, and residents to tackle key issues such as:
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<li>Anti-social behaviour and prolific offending</li>
<li>Domestic abuse, modern day slavery, radicalisation (PREVENT), and cuckooing</li>
<li>Safeguarding vulnerable individuals</li>
<li>Community engagement and resilience building</li>
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You’ll manage projects, budgets, and staff, while driving innovation and continuous improvement across the service. This is a high-impact role with strategic and operational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Coordinate the Community Safety Unit (CSU) and partnership forums</li>
<li>Chair key panels (e.g. Case Reviews, and Community Safety Executive Panel) and attend strategic meetings</li>
<li>Develop and implement community safety strategies, action plans, and assessments</li>
<li>Manage grant funding and identify new funding opportunities</li>
<li>Deliver enforcement actions including FPNs, CPNs, Closure Orders, and prosecutions and attend Court where required</li>
<li>Support safeguarding duties</li>
<li>Lead on arts, sports, and cultural initiatives that enhance community wellbeing</li>
<li>Build strong partnerships including Kent Police, KCC, &amp; voluntary sector groups</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with:
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<li>A relevant degree or equivalent experience in community safety, enforcement, or public service</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of legislation including the Counter Terrorism and Security Act, ASB Act, and Crime and Disorder Act</li>
<li>Experience in partnership working, enforcement, and community engagement</li>
<li>Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills</li>
<li>Ability to work in a political environment and manage sensitive issues</li>
<li>Write detailed reports and present them to Members, Senior Management and the Leadership Team, analyse data and consider reactive supportive measures, identify trends or changes and feed back to management and partner agencies</li>
<li>Strong managerial behaviours and competencies, focusing on the skills and capabilities needed for effective management</li>
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&nbsp;Why Join Us
Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:
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<li>Flexible Working:&nbsp;Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>Generous Leave:&nbsp;Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.</li>
<li>Pension Scheme:&nbsp;Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Family-Friendly Initiatives:&nbsp;Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Wellbeing:&nbsp;Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Additional Perks:&nbsp;Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.</li>
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Whilst we have a hybrid working approach, as the Senior Community Safety Officer you will be providing a frontline service, with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone throughout the week, with the occasional opportunity to work from home and attend meetings outside of normal office hours.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact the Environmental Protection and Community Safety Manager, Karen Weller on 01303 853251.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on 25th January 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 9th February 2026.

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