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This is an ideal opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the fostering sector. You will have the autonomy and responsibility to really make a difference. If you are enthusiastic and passionate in making a real difference in children's lives supporting them to remain in the care of their family, then we would like to hear from you. The ServicePortsmouth City Council's Children's Social Care service is committed to high standards and a culture of restorative practice. We are continuing to increase foster carer numbers and the menu of support to carers year on year.This is an exciting time to join our Fostering Service as we strive to further enhance outcomes for looked after children in the city. We are committed to professional development and the provision of training to staff.Kinship Assessment Team Social Worker:This role will have you assessing kinship carers to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. You’ll need sharp assessment skills, a good dose of empathy, andthe ability to write a stellar report.If you are enthusiastic and passionate in making a real difference in children's lives supporting them to remain in the care of their family, then we would like to hear from you.You will<ul>
<li>Work closely with our children's social work teams in order to support them in their work to secure permanence for the Children We Care For. In doing so, work with and assess relatives and friends both as foster carers and/or special guardians to enable children to live within the wider family if they are not able to live with parents.</li>
<li>Hold a caseload of families/friends you will be assessing as potential carers for a children within that wider family/network.</li>
<li>Write high quality, evidenced based assessments to present to court and/or fostering panel with the required timescales.</li>
<li>According to service need, complete Private Fostering assessments and stepparent adoption assessments.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul>
<li>Be a qualified social worker and be registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Have suitable post-qualifying experience in children and families work - experience of working with Children We Care For and foster carers would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Have a sound understanding of legislation relating to children, fostering and safeguarding.</li>
<li>Have strong communication skills which enable you to communicate with children, families, fellow professionals including foster carers and other agencies and to challenge as appropriate.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</li>
<li>Have a restorative approach and the ability to be solution focused, openly communicate and explore issue that may be challenging for potential carers or approved carers.</li>
<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere with resilience and flexibility who can manage competing demands and the stresses that come with them.</li>
<li>Be a supportive team member with a willingness to participate in other team tasks in the fostering service.</li>
<li>You’ve got the skills, the passion, and a sense of humour and you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and families.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Dave Crewe - <a href="mailto:dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 688 371.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.Please indicate in your personal statement whether you are applying for a main or higher grade post.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portalWe are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.  Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth 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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The Service In Portsmouth we are proud to be at the forefront of integrated multi-agency work with neurodiverse children and their families. As a national trailblazer, we have launched our new ND pathway and Multidisciplinary 0-19yr Neurodiversity Service. This brings together experts from a range of fields to provide universal and targeted information, advice and guidance.The Role This exciting new role will give you the opportunity to work alongside a range of ND expertise in the city. Working closely with colleagues, children and their families you will help us to better understand the challenges they face when children have additional needs and help shape our work to meet these needs. You will deliver a range of information, advice and guidance for children, families and practitioners, and you will be central to improving the way in which we as a city support children, families and practitioners to navigate the many challenges and successes of being neurodiverse. You will ensure that practitioners across the workforce are able to map a child's individual profile and plan to meet their needs. You will ensure information, advice and guidance is provided to children, families and practitioners in the most effective way to ensure that improved outcomes are achieved, including reducing demand on high-cost specialist services. There will be occasional evening and out of hours working.The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul>
<li>A nationally recognised qualification such NVQ level 4 or other higher-level qualification orequivalent experience. An up to date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young adults</li>
<li>Experience of working with young people and their families and have a positive attitude to helping young adults and delivering a safe and effective offer.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering training for parents and professionals would be an advantage.</li>
<li>You need to have an up-to-date working knowledge of neurodiversity and, the impact it can have on children and families.</li>
<li>A car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this roleThe successful candidate will be expected to work from the office base at the civic offices twice a week in line with the council's hybrid working policy.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Claire Mason, Neurodiversity Service Lead, <a href="mailto:claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 841273Interview date:7th August 2025 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.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 corporate 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.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. 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

Neurodiversity Family Support Worker

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This is a lone working mobile cleaning round cleaning various public convenience sites as directed, and other public convenience duties as required. Hours: 37 Hours per week Monday - Friday 15:30 - 23:30 November to February &amp; 16:30 - 00:30 March to January.Please note there will be a requirement to work bank holidays What is the role?<ul>
<li>The role is primarily servicing the Public Conveniences, but may include other Property and Housing owned or managed sites and services including schools, libraries, office premises and other open space</li>
<li>The service currently operates between the hours of 05:30 a.m. and 00:30. 7 days per week 365 days per year. A variety of shifts and hours are available and you will need to be flexible to cover different hours as the service may need you to cover leave and other unplanned absence</li>
<li>Shift patterns and hours of attendance may be subject to change to suit the demands of the service and to reflect changes to operating hours as the service grows or contracts</li>
<li>The role involves carrying out a range of cleaning tasks in order to meet the purpose of the service. This includes but is not limited to; litter-picking, mopping/scrubbing of floors, walls and other hard surfaces; cleaning of windows, dusting and the cleaning of sanitary-ware (WC's Urinals and Bowls/Sinks) including unblocking as necessary.</li>
<li>Replenishing of stock/tissue</li>
<li>The reporting of repairs and anti-social behaviour issues e.g. finding drug and alcohol paraphernalia, obscene graffiti and vandalism</li>
<li>The opening/locking of Public Conveniences and other premises including parks, gardens and cemeteries. </li>
<li>Providing an attendant service at our attended sites at Clarence Esplanade or the D-Day Museum Coach/Car Park</li>
<li>Specialist cleaning, such as steaming, and jet washing and using other mechanical equipment e.g. floor buffing/polishing machines</li>
<li>Ensuring availability and safe use of the facilities and dealing with or reporting any Health and Safety concerns as they arise</li>
</ul>Who is the person?<ul>
<li>You need to hold a full driving licence with no more than penalty 3 points. You will be transporting cleaning equipment and materials and travelling from site to site both in and outside the city, using a PCC provided vehicle.</li>
<li>You need to be able to work alone or as a member of a team. </li>
<li>Cleaning experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given</li>
<li>You will need to have good communication skills as you will be representing the council and in direct contact with members of the public in what can sometime be challenging situations</li>
<li>Be flexible and adaptable to change as you may be required to cover different shift patterns and rounds as the service needs, including evenings weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Be physically fit and able to carry out both internal and external cleaning in all weather</li>
</ul>Our recruitment processFull information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements. 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 one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaWe look forward to speaking with you soon.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders. 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>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 Skills: You need to hold a full driving licence with no more than penalty 3 points. You will be transporting cleaning equipment and materials and travelling from site to site both in and outside the city, using a PCC provided vehicle. Keywords: Cleaner

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Closing date - 23rd July 2025
Interview date - TBC
Vacancy for experienced Enforcement Officer – fixed term contract – minimum 1 year / negotiable.
We will consider applications for Enforcement Officers and Principal Enforcement Officers reflecting the following salary ranges:
G4 (Enforcement Officer) - £31,586 - £35,235
G6 (Principal Enforcement Officer) - £45,718 - £50,788
To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or send your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Winchester City Council has an exciting career opportunity within its Enforcement Department to strengthen our busy Enforcement team. We are seeking an ambitious individual to help deal with the most interesting and complex Major projects and Breaches of planning to shape and protect our charming historic towns, villages and countryside. Our Emerging Plan is nearing adoption and our new Local Enforcement Plan has just been endorsed by Members and so we are looking for an officer to help deliver improvements to our service.
The successful candidate will ideally have a few years of experience in a Local Authority based Enforcement role and have experience of a variety of development types, negotiating to remedy, serving Enforcement Notices and giving evidence.
We welcome applications from those with experience, to those with limited experience, as what is important to us is getting the right fit to work proactively and adaptably, guide those who inadvertently breach planning rules and to enforce against those developments which damage the area. The right candidate will have an understanding of what it means to collaborate and engage effectively with a customer and our community stakeholders.
Join the new Service Lead: Built Environment to work together in a high performing team environment to deliver robust enforcement, and efficient management and closure of cases.
Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester’s Historic Cathedral Town and the successful candidates will also benefit from a hybrid working pattern, free parking at any Winchester Park and Ride, essential car user allowance and paid Membership fees to the RTPI along with a range of other benefits including UK Healthcare Health Plan, generous contributory Local Government pension, discounted bus travel and public transport loans, volunteering opportunities, flexible working arrangements, a cycle scheme, and career opportunities working across the department.
If you are interested in working for Winchester City Council please contact Julie Pinnock for informal chat about the roles available 01962 848 439.

Winchester City Council

Enforcement Officer

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The ServiceThe Education Information and Performance Team is responsible for the management of education information for Portsmouth City Council and its partners, including collecting statutory data, and providing analysis and interpretation of data about children and young people. The RoleThis role is Part time for 1 year working 18.5 hours per weekReporting to one of two Information Analysts in the Education Information &amp; Performance team, and working closely with other colleagues, the role will, provide specific support to track the educational achievement of Portsmouth's Looked after Children to support the work of the Virtual School. Responsibilities will include:Provision of training and guidance to the Virtual School Head, deputy head and caseworkers on the effective use of systems and analytical tools.Updating the Education system to ensure data is correct and carry out any housekeeping as required.Production of monthly/termly/year-to-date reports for pupils with known risk factors and termly pupil tracking reports.Analysis and presentation of data for inclusion in the Virtual School Annual Report and reports for Termly Governing Body meetings.Support the collation, analysis and presentation of data in relation to pupil exclusions, reduced timetable, attendance and attainment at school.Update CCIS Core+ with the Destination data for all LAC and Care leavers, in order to support the submission of data to the Department for Education (DfE) in relation to young people's participation in education and employment.Creating the annual Activity Survey booklets, to provide analysis and presentation of young people's participation data for all Portsmouth school leavers. Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid WorkingYou will be required to work a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.The ideal candidateThe post holder would be expected to be qualified to at least Level 3, ideally within a data related discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience.Experience / skills<ul>
<li>Advanced skills in using Excel to manipulate, analyse and present data and have the ability to analyse and interpret complex data</li>
<li>Good knowledge of information management and data analysis, interpretation and presentation. Knowledge and experience of database management, application and interrogation</li>
<li>Understand the importance of confidentiality, data security and data protection responsibilities</li>
<li>Good organisation and time management skills, able to meet deadlines, an effective team worker and a proactive and solution focused</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to help colleagues specify their requirements and negotiate timescales and priorities.Confident in working with a variety of professionals and managers in schools and other organisations</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details and expectations of this role If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application form. 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 a personal 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.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 corporate 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.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. 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>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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The Data Officer will be a key member of the Education sub-team that will have responsibility for Synergy and other education IT systems. The RoleThis role principally involves supporting the Education Service and users of the education IT systems, notably Synergy but also including SSE, ranging from team admin duties to meeting the requirements of business users and statutory duties. This role includes supporting good recording practice, correcting erroneous data on the database, solving data recording problems across the department and identifying areas of consistent errors which could benefit from user training. Responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Provide support to the Education Systems Support Team to ensure that all solutions are configured to meet business needs, provide application support, advice and guidance to system users and owners to promote efficient, effective and accurate recording and ensure that system changes and upgrades are managed</li>
<li>Provide data dependent application advice and guidance to Education system users</li>
<li>Be trained in the Synergy system and will use communication skills to transfer knowledge to Synergy system users</li>
<li>Investigate and provide resolution for issues or assigning to the correct department/3rd party.</li>
<li>Support education staff to record data and information. </li>
<li>Correct data and identify patterns in the errors to enable improved practice or guidance. </li>
<li>General administrative support and other duties that may be required.</li>
<li>Support the safeguarding of children by highlighting anomalies in the data. </li>
</ul>Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid Working -You will be required to work a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.The ideal candidate will have :<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the CFE directorate's education business practices</li>
<li>Knowledge of Synergy business processes and data</li>
<li>Report writing skills</li>
<li>Good communication skills with the ability work with a variety of professionals and senior managers in schools, local authority services, and other organisations</li>
<li>Accurate recording of data with attention to detail</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team, making a valuable contribution and committed to team success</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workloads</li>
<li>Ability to identify common errors and rectify </li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details and expectations of this roleIf applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application form.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 a personal 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.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 corporate 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.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>. 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>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

Data Officer - Education Systems

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Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months) / Full time (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 2nd July 2025
Interview date: 15th July 2025
To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or send your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
A brand new opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Tenancy Ready Officer to join our service to create and implement a tenancy ready programme to help identify individuals to become tenancy ready. Winchester City Council are committed to supporting individuals and families in securing housing and this role will assist to empower people to secure tenancies through tailored support and practical guidance.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team and help individuals become tenancy-ready through a tenancy ready programme, ensuring they can sustain a successful and long-term and secure home.
You will play a vital role, providing practical support to customers following a framework, guiding them through the process of becoming tenancy-ready, and ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants. You will work closely with other support services, landlords, and agencies to deliver a service that empowers individuals to take the next steps in securing a tenancy.
You will need to be a strong communicator, organised, motivated and ideally have experience of working in the housing sector or providing support.
You will need a full driving licence and access to your own transport to cover the travel requirements of the post, which will include travelling across the District to reach those in need of support.
For further information about the role and requirements please see the Job Description. You will be required to undertake a DBS check and meet the travel requirements of the post.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
· Employer paid health cash plan
· Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
· 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
· Flexible working arrangements
· 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
· Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
· Free parking at any Winchester Park and Ride (during work hours)
· Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
· Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
· Season Ticket loans
· Excellent working environment
· Support for continuous professional development
For further information about the role and requirements please see the Job Description. You will be required to undertake a DBS check and meet the travel requirements of the post.
If you would like to find out more information about the post, please contact Charlotte Quinn, Strategic Housing Manager on 01962 848 399 or email <a href="mailto:cquinn@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">cquinn@winchester.gov.uk</a>

Tenancy Ready Worker

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Closing date:&nbsp;13 July 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;Week commencing 21 July 2025
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Are you interested in developing a career in planning or are you already an experienced Town Planner looking for a new challenge?
Winchester City Council has an exciting career opportunity for a Planning Officer within its Planning Department. This is a key role in ensuring our service remains high quality and efficient. We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service and help shape our charming city, historic towns, villages and countryside. Our emerging Local Plan is ambitious and focussed on meeting the challenge of climate change.
Winchester is a unique place. A place of history and heritage that today is home to a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, a strong local economy, and is set within a beautiful landscape with 40% of the district inside the South Downs National Park. It’s a destination that attracts visitors from across the world. It should come as no surprise that it’s a place where expectations and ambitions are high. That’s what makes this role such an exciting professional opportunity.
The Role
The role of Planning Officer is an ideal opportunity to build your career as a planner. We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in the built, rural and natural environments who can demonstrate initiative and good judgement in making recommendations on a wide range of planning matters. Ideally you will have a degree in Planning, but we will consider those who have an alternative relevant degree. Support and training will be provided to enable you to carry out your role and develop your career.
You will be a highly motivated, well organised worker and a strong team player who can make a positive contribution to the team. You will have excellent, communication, assessment and negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and contribute to delivering a high-quality service to our customers. You will need to have some experience of working in an office and in a customer focussed role.
What Winchester Offers
Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester’s Historic Cathedral City. Winchester and our market towns have a wealth of beautiful historic and contemporary developments, and we have a reputation for facilitating high quality planning outcomes in this context by working collaboratively with stakeholders and the community.
Successful candidates for this post will benefit from:
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<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Competitive annual leave; up to 13 days additional flexi leave per year</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme</li>
<li>Employee retail and shopping discounts</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loans</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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Please note:&nbsp;previous applicants for this role need not apply.
If you are interested in working for Winchester City Council, please contact Simon Avery,&nbsp;Principal Planning Officer – Team Leader North on 01962 848572 or Lorna Hutchings,&nbsp;Service Lead: Built Environment&nbsp;on 01962 848290 for an informal chat about the roles available.

Planning Officer

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Closing date:&nbsp;13 July 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;Week commencing 21 July 2025
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new challenge?
Winchester City Council has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Planner - Team Leader within its Planning Department. This is a key role in ensuring our service remains high quality and efficient. We are seeking an enthusiastic Officer to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service and help shape our charming city, historic towns, villages and countryside. Our emerging Local Plan is ambitious and focussed on meeting the challenge of climate change.
Winchester is a unique place. A place of history and heritage that today is home to a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, a strong local economy, and is set within a beautiful landscape with 40% of the district inside the South Downs National Park. It’s a destination that attracts visitors from across the world. It should come as no surprise that it’s a place where expectations and ambitions are high. That’s what makes these roles such an exciting professional opportunity.
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious individual who will act as a Development Management Team Leader as well as being the case officer for key major and complex planning applications.
There’s plenty going on in our district for you to get involved in and to further your career; major regeneration projects, meeting the growing demand for housing and employment with ambitious environmental targets - all set within the context of a place that’s world famous for its heritage and history. Our residents are rightly protective of the unique character of our district and committed stakeholder engagement will be central to success in this role.
The successful candidate will be a Chartered Member of the RTPI, well established in their career and already working at a principal planner level. Ideally, they will have some experience of Management in a Local Planning Authority and will have been responsible for a variety of major and minor developments, overseeing them through from the concept stage to implementation. &nbsp;
The successful candidate will work with the Service Lead: Built Environment to mentor and coach a highly motivated team. Together they will play a key role in delivering the objectives set out in the Service Plan for the Built Environment as well as those in the adopted and emerging Local Plan. Delivery is being achieved through following a customer focussed, high quality planning service approach, ensuring that we are resilient to the changing planning and local government environment.&nbsp;
What is important to us in appointing to this post is getting the right fit to work proactively and collaboratively with the team members, developers and customers.&nbsp;
What Winchester Offers
Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester’s Historic Cathedral City. Winchester and our market towns have a wealth of beautiful historic and contemporary developments, and we have a reputation for facilitating high quality planning outcomes in this context by working collaboratively with stakeholders and the community.
Successful candidates for these posts will benefit from:
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<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Competitive annual leave; up to 13 days additional flexi leave per year</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme</li>
<li>Employee retail and shopping discounts</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loans</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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Please note:&nbsp;previous applicants for this role need not re-apply.
If you are interested in working for Winchester City Council, please contact Simon Avery, Principal Planning Officer – Team Leader North on 01962 848572 or Lorna Hutchings, Service Lead: Built Environment on 01962 848290 for an informal chat about the roles available.

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The DepartmentThe Property &amp; Investment team of Portsmouth City Council is an award winning team that won the South Coast Property Awards - Commercial Landlord of the Year 2024. The team manages and maintains a multi-million pound property portfolio. We have a wide range of property assets across the UK, including the Lakeside Northarbour office campus, industrial sites such as Dunsbury Park, and Hilsea-Limberline, retail sites like the Portsmouth Retail Park, the Portsmouth International Port and the leisure facilities along Southsea seafront. The total asset value is well over £1billion.Our purpose is to manage these assets cost-effectively and to uphold quality relationships with our tenants. All our work is geared towards achieving this purpose.What is the role?Working in a growing team of graduates and experienced property professionals, you will manage and assist others with the management of some of our properties. This will include:· The valuation of all types of property· Revenue and capital income generation· Commercial landlord and tenant work - rent reviews, lease renewals, etc.· Management of your own portfolio of properties, which you will report on each month.You will spend around a third of your time out of the office, dealing face-to-face with our customers, and we'll expect you to be reasonably flexible with your working hours.In return, experienced chartered surveyors will support you working towards your APC, offering you time to work through your portfolio and assisting you as you gain in-the-role experience. The range of properties we manage is second to none so this job will give you ample opportunity to widen and deepen your surveying knowledge, and assist your decision about where you might specialise later in your career.Who is the person?This role will require the post holder tohave or be nearing completion of a degree or acceptable qualification which qualifies for the RICS APC in commercial or valuation disciplines, andpossess reasonable technical knowledge gained during study, and a practical common-sense approach to property matters.You must demonstrate a desire to learn on the job and undertake the APC qualification for full membership of RICS.Also, you must show enthusiasm to take on different projects and generating income and understand the need to challenge existing work practices.Also, a valid driving license will be required for frequent travel around the area in this role. (we have pool vehicles available)If you would like to be part of an award winning team and you can show a good combination of theoretical knowledge and a positive attitude to problem solving then we would love to hear from you!How to applyTo make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.Please note that you must have a full manual driving license to apply for this role.When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement, please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. Please align your answers with the points on the job profile. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.Please note that this role is hybrid with a mixture of working in the Civic Offices and working remotely, Details will be discussed at interview.We look forward to speaking with you soon.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.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>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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