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Be a hero to a young person in care!Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.What is an Independent Visitor?An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.We’re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London and Kent, where many of our young people live.Why it mattersYoung people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Who can volunteer?You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:<ul><li>Friendly and approachable</li><li>Patient, empathetic and consistent</li><li>A good listener</li><li>Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years</li><li>Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks</li></ul>We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.What will you be doing?As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:<ul><li>Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat</li><li>Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests</li><li>Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)</li><li>Occasionally join in on group events</li><li>Create meaningful, lasting memories</li></ul>Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.Training &amp; ongoing supportBefore you start, we’ll provide:<ul><li>Full initial training</li><li>Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision</li><li>Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources</li></ul>Contact information<ul><li>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sav D’Souza via email at Sav.D'<a href="mailto:Souza@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Souza@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Recruitment timeline<ul><li>Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Interviews: To be confirmed.</li></ul>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Ready to make a difference?If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!





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Southwark Council

Independent Visitor - Volunteer Opportunity

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care.&nbsp; Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues.&nbsp; We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services.&nbsp;We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community.The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant.The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service..&nbsp; We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office.We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting.&nbsp; They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health.</li><li>You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection.</li><li>You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers.</li><li>You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations.</li><li>The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment.&nbsp;</li><li>They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential.</li></ul> Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Mental Health Social Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>About the role</h3>
A position has arisen for an enthusiastic individual with great communication skills to join our Town Planning administration and support withing the Development Management service, based at the Town Hall, Brentwood. &nbsp;The Planning Administration team handles the administrative and technical process involved in the submission, registration, validation, notification and determination of the 1200 + planning and related applications received each year, as well as various tasks associated with planning appeals.&nbsp;
Based at the Town Hall offices in Brentwood Town Centre for essential training, meetings and support with the possibility for hybrid arrangements, you will be part of a busy and proactive team, working in a paperless environment. &nbsp;Initially dealing with validation and registration of planning applications and enforcement cases, you will also provide administrative support to both the Admin Team Leader and Planning Officers throughout the application process, including preparations for Planning Committee meetings. Administrative duties in connection with the issuing of notices for the collection of Community Infrastructure Levy payments is also a requirement of the role.&nbsp;
The role will require extensive use of the Council’s document management and database systems so strong IT literacy is essential and as the role involves working with plans and architectural drawings, an interest in and ability to interpret these would be desirable.&nbsp; Training and support will be given.&nbsp;
<h3>Key Experience and Skills required:</h3>
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<li>Strong IT literacy</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Strong Organisational skills</li>
<li>Good customer care and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Flexible and adaptable</li>
<li>Supportive team player</li>
<li>Ideally with previous Local Government experience</li>
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<h3>&nbsp;Staff Benefits</h3>
In exchange for your experience, expertise and enthusiasm, we will offer support in your career development in addition to providing a wider range of employment linked benefits, such as generous annual leave, flexi-time scheme and LGPS pension scheme.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Corrigan, Corporate Manager - Development Management, on 01277 568369.

Brentwood Borough Council

Planning Administration Assistant

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About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources, this role will provide strategic leadership for the Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement and Commercial functions. &nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a real opportunity to support the ambition of the Combined Authority and will contribute to delivering positive and impactful change across the Liverpool City Region. The immediate priorities will include preparation for bringing our bus network into public ownership and preparing the Combined Authority for the next stage of devolution through the Integrated Settlement. It is essential that the successful candidate will be able to make immediate progress on these key priorities.
As this is a key leadership role, you will be instrumental in ensuring organisational financial integrity through the delivery of strategic financial planning, advice, and provision of sound financial management frameworks. You will have the autonomy to drive forward change and respond to new challenges and opportunities for growth.&nbsp;

About the person
You must be able to demonstrate your ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to further develop a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement.
You will be a proactive and collaborative member of the senior leadership team and will have a proven leadership track record of building and managing strong performance teams. You will have experience of developing a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement.
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. 
The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.
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<li>Evidence of operating at a senior finance leadership role in a Combined Authority</li>
<li>Significant experience of budgetary responsibility including the successful management of large and complex budgets and delivery of savings.</li>
<li>Experience of the public transport financial environment.</li>
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About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff Benefits
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years' service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Director of Finance

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>The OneTeam partnership</h3>
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide support to both Councils.
<h3>About the role</h3>
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our recently formed Corporate Finance Team for a Principal Accountant. You will provide leadership, direction and effectively managing the Year end accounts ensuring that both Councils are providing effective services that support the delivery of Corporate Priorities by developing and maintain robust partnerships to deliver positive outcomes.
You will lead on the closure of accounts and the audit process and be responsible for Treasury practices.
Be responsible for ensuring compliance with technical requirements and accounting, such as the Collection Fund, disseminating training as required.
Providing expert advice to Officers and Members in relation to financial compliance, attending relevant committees. Advising Senior Leaders on treasury, capital and ensuring the delivery of Corporate Priorities, as well as the wider ambitions of driving delivery through collaborative, partnerships and relationship building.&nbsp;
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
You will ideally possess a CCAB qualification, with extensive post qualification experience. Extensive experience of financial accounting and treasury. You will be highly motivated and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to manage and motivate a team, with a passion for forward thinking and innovative solutions is vital.&nbsp;
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Harris -&nbsp;Corporate Manager (Financial Management) on 01277 312500.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.

Principal Accountant

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Sessional Instructor Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre Salary: £15.30 per hour plus London Weighting Allowance Location - Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, ESSEX CM8 3JL Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is looking for a dynamic, energetic sessional instructor to join our small but highly experienced team. Our Instructors have a real passion for high quality outdoor education delivery and outstanding customer service to young people and adults, including those with special needs. As a Sessional Instructor you will be delivering a range of outdoor and adventurous activities (subject to any currently held qualifications/experience and or subsequent training with us). Activities Include: Problem Solving, Archery, Orienteering, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Zip Wire, Giant Swing, Caving and Mountain Biking. If you work for us, you’ll be part of the strong tradition of outdoor education provision which we’ve been delivering to children, young people and adults since 1963! Overview of the job Location: Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is based in Wickham Bishops, Essex.&nbsp; Fairplay House accommodates up to 79 students and 9 visiting staff and is set in 12 acres of parkland garden Key attributes: Effective and high quality outdoor education delivery through outdoor and adventurous activities Safe but fun with a strong emphasis on pastoral care Caring and professional Great group control and behaviour management Training and qualifications We particularly welcome applicants that hold at least 2 nationally recognised qualifications such as BCU/UKCC coach, CWA/SPA/ERCA, RYA dinghy instructor, RYA PB2/Safety Boat, GB Archery Leader Award, A relevant First Aid Qualification. A particular interest in cycling and bike maintenance also an advantage. Some previous experience in another centre would be an advantage. A thorough induction and training regime exists at the centre with the ability for further NGB qualifications Please view JD here Closing date 03/08/2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Sessional Instructor

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Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter £37,068 – £38,058 per annum pro rata&nbsp; (SESSIONAL – 21 hours per week) &nbsp; About the Job &nbsp;The&nbsp;post holder will be required to; <ul>
<li>Support parents with infant feeding questions and concerns in person at Baby Feeding Cafes and virtually via Newham Baby Feeding Helpline.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain excellent listening and communication skills using a strengths based approach, supporting parent’s own learning and self-efficacy: providing support and evidence based information to enable informed decision making.</li> <li>Liaise with the Senior Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter, Infant Feeding Coordinator and Health Visitors where there are concerns outside of remit of role.</li> <li>Communicating effectively and professionally with all members of the multidisciplinary team and with outside agencies involved in provision or planning of care.</li> <li>Demonstrate awareness of the needs of clients/families from diverse ethnic/family groups.</li> <li>Record activity and data at end of each shift to support information sharing with health visiting, Public Health and Family Hubs colleagues.</li> <li>Contribute to fulfilling the minimum requirements of the Family Hubs Programme. At its core, this includes providing support and guidance to parents in Newham to help improve breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, duration and support families with their wider infant feeding goals.</li> <li>Promote access and engagement of the Newham Family Hub offer&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain knowledge and understanding of service guidelines and policies appropriate to the role and demonstrate evidence-based practiced based on these and UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards.</li> </ul> About Us Newham is an incredibly diverse borough with a very young population and is experiencing considerable regeneration as part of the Olympic legacy. There are over 86,000 children and young people in Newham and we want each of them to have the same life chances as young people in other parts of London. This post is employed by the London Borough of Newham, who was the first London borough to offer a fully integrated 0-19 health and social care service as we have assumed direct responsibility&nbsp;for providing School Nursing services, Health Visiting and Family Nurse Partnership in 2017. Therefore, our CYPS directorate will be delivering the 0-19 Healthy Child programme through the Children’s Health Service.&nbsp; The Children's Health&nbsp;0-19 Service had their last CQC inspection in 2021 and rated Good in all areas. Newham is one of the 75 local authorities chosen to trial a new-style family support centre – known as a “Family Hub”, an approach that ensures services and professionals work better together to provide families easier access to services in their local community. It will include, for example, health services (antenatal, maternity, health visitor, school nurses), early years and childcare, education, parenting support, safety and relationship support. About You The candidate will/must have: <ul>
<li>Breastfeeding Counsellor, or Peer Supporter working towards BFC or IBCLC qualification.</li> <li>In depth knowledge of infant feeding including lactation, the value of breastfeeding, and common issues including awareness of how to support mothers to establish and maintain breastfeeding.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; team oriented, able to work as part of a team, and independently.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to use IT and common software packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint</li> <li>Ability to be professional, emotionally intelligent and able to communicate effectively in diverse situations.</li> <li>Ability to travel to workshops, Baby Feeding Cafes and other events in Newham as required.&nbsp;</li> </ul> For further information please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hazel.jones@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">hazel.jones@newham.gov.uk</a> Please note we envisage shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email within two - four weeks of the advert closing date,&nbsp;so please ensure you check your inbox and junk folders.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date: 14/08/25 at 11:59PM Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Sessional Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Thank you for your interest in this key management role at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council.
The Corporate Manager – Financial Accounting (Deputy S151 Officer) will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and management of our corporate finance function.&nbsp;
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic&nbsp;partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide important support to both Councils.
<h4>About us</h4>
While the two authorities do not share a boundary, they share many characteristics. They have similar sized budgets, a commonality in economies and a similar approach to service design. Located in the south of Essex and approximately 20 miles apart, the two areas present a blend of characteristics. The two areas present a blend of characteristics. Brentwood is well-known for its green space and woodlands, even though it’s located within easy commuting distance of London – and the new Elizabeth Line has made this connection even better, with faster and more frequent trains. Rochford is a mix of urban and rural, and London Southend Airport sits within its boundaries.
<h4>About the role</h4>
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal role, responsible for financial accounting, treasury management, statutory returns, risk, insurance, systems and fraud services across two Councils.
As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will support the statutory duties of the Strategic Director Finance, deputising in their absence to ensure the Council maintains the highest standards of financial governance, resilience, and accountability.
<h4>About the candidate</h4>
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive finance leader who is CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and have experience operating at a senior level within a finance function, preferably in a local government setting.
A strong understanding of financial systems, local government finance and treasury management is essential as well as the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate teams. You will also have a high degree of organisational and political awareness and the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
<h4>Benefits of working for us</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.
For an informal discussion please David Dickinson, Strategic Director Finance (Section 151 Officer) on 0127 7312914 or via email <a href="mailto:david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk</a>.

Corporate Manager - Financial Accounting

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Thank you for your interest in this key management role at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council.
The Corporate Manager – Financial Accounting (Deputy S151 Officer) will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and management of our corporate finance function.
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic&nbsp;partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide important support to both Councils.
<h3>About us</h3>
While the two authorities do not share a boundary, they share many characteristics. They have similar sized budgets, a commonality in economies and a similar approach to service design. Located in the south of Essex and approximately 20 miles apart, the two areas present a blend of characteristics. The two areas present a blend of characteristics. Brentwood is well-known for its green space and woodlands, even though it’s located within easy commuting distance of London – and the new Elizabeth Line has made this connection even better, with faster and more frequent trains. Rochford is a mix of urban and rural, and London Southend Airport sits within its boundaries.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal role, responsible for financial accounting, treasury management, statutory returns, risk, insurance, systems and fraud services across two Councils.
As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will support the statutory duties of the Strategic Director Finance, deputising in their absence to ensure the Council maintains the highest standards of financial governance, resilience, and accountability.
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive finance leader who is CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and have experience operating at a senior level within a finance function, preferably in a local government setting.
A strong understanding of financial systems, local government finance and treasury management is essential as well as the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate teams. You will also have a high degree of organisational and political awareness and the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.
For an informal discussion please David Dickinson, Strategic Director Finance (Section 151 Officer) on 0127 7312914 or via email <a href="mailto:david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk</a>.

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Please note, we are unable to accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
<h4>The OneTeam partnership&nbsp;</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership, and the Corporate Finance Team provide support to both Councils.&nbsp;
<h4>About the role&nbsp;</h4>
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our recently formed Corporate Finance Team for a Principal Accountant. You will provide leadership, direction and effectively managing the Year end accounts ensuring that both Councils are providing effective services that support the delivery of Corporate Priorities by developing and maintain robust partnerships to deliver positive outcomes.
You will lead on the closure of accounts and the audit process and be responsible for Treasury practices.
Be responsible for ensuring compliance with technical requirements and accounting, such as the Collection Fund, disseminating training as required.
Providing expert advice to Officers and Members in relation to financial compliance, attending relevant committees. Advising Senior Leaders on treasury, capital and ensuring the delivery of Corporate Priorities, as well as the wider ambitions of driving delivery through collaborative, partnerships and relationship building.&nbsp;
<h4>About the candidate&nbsp;</h4>
You will ideally possess a CCAB qualification, with extensive post qualification experience. &nbsp;Extensive experience of financial accounting and treasury. You will be highly motivated and possess excellent communication skills. &nbsp;The ability to manage and motivate a team, with a passion for forward thinking and innovative solutions is vital.&nbsp;
<h4>Benefits of working for us&nbsp;</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Harris – Corporate Manager (Financial Management) on 01277 312500.&nbsp;
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.&nbsp;

This vacancy is only open to North Somerset Council employees and agency workers contracted to North Somerset Council.About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Economic Development Manager: Business and Commercial Investment to join our Economy Team. The Economy Team are responsible for the economic development of North Somerset, making it a desirable location to live, work and visit. We do this by developing and delivering projects and programmes to stimulate new investment and growth whilst building business resilience and productivity. Linked to this, we seek to improve living standards for our residents through the delivery of skills which help people to progress in work and access employment.In this role, you will lead the delivery of key elements of the North Somerset Economic Plan, with a specific focus on inward investment, strategic employment sites, and the Weston Enterprise Area. This role ensures that economic growth is embedded in the North Somerset Local Plan and that commercial development is proactively supported through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive Inward Investment: Lead on all inward investment and business growth enquiries, prioritising based on potential impact and likelihood to land. Develop tailored investment propositions and ensure timely, high-quality responses.</li></ul><ul><li>Champion Strategic Employment Sites: Work closely with planning colleagues to ensure commercial sites are allocated in the Local Plan and that economic considerations are embedded in planning applications.</li><li>Promote North Somerset as an Investment Destination: Act as a key point of contact for investors and developers, building strong relationships with the investment and development community. Arrange and host visits from potential investors, government departments, and international delegations.</li><li>Lead on the commercial development management of the Council’s employment land portfolio, identifying and addressing barriers to development, coordinating cross-departmental input, and implementing solutions, including identifying funding or other commercial instruments that unlock sites for investment. Drive forward opportunities that bring economic growth, job creation, and long-term value to North Somerset.</li><li>Collaborate Across Teams: Work in partnership with Economic Development Managers, including the Sector Development and Employment &amp; Skills leads, to provide a seamless service to businesses.</li><li>Support Policy and Planning: Develop and implement policies to protect and promote commercial sites, ensuring alignment with the Local Plan and economic strategy.</li><li>Lead and Manage Teams: Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team, including matrix management across the Council. Develop service plans, embed new ways of working, and ensure high standards of delivery.</li><li>Deliver Projects and Secure Funding: Lead projects from business case to implementation. Write funding bids and manage budgets, including effective use of S106 contributions.</li><li>Coordinate Marketing and Messaging: Act as custodian of consistent inward investment messaging. Refresh and promote marketing materials in collaboration with stakeholders across the Weston Enterprise Area and beyond.</li><li>Engage and Communicate: Maintain effective communication with partners, businesses, residents, and elected members. Provide briefings, attend Council meetings, and represent the service at scrutiny panels.</li><li>Strategic Leadership: Work with the Head of Economy to identify opportunities, unlock sites, and build business cases that support long-term economic growth.</li><li>Provide strategic account management for high-growth businesses and key investment propositions, acting as a trusted advisor to support their expansion in North Somerset. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure their needs are met, barriers are addressed, and opportunities for growth are maximised.</li></ul>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Flexible Worker – Remove heading<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about inclusive economic growth and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Vocational qualification or relevant experience to at least Level 6, providing expertise and guidance on business expansion, inward investment, and unlocking commercial/employment sites.</li><li>Significant experience in economic development, inward investment, business growth, or commercial site development, with a track record of delivering programmes and initiatives.</li><li>Direct experience in attracting and supporting businesses to grow or relocate, unlocking employment sites and creating commercial opportunities.</li><li>Strong understanding of the planning system and legislation to secure commercial/employment site allocations and influence planning applications.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external investors and developers to secure investment and drive growth.</li><li>Experience in service development, embedding improvements, and managing staff, budgets, and projects.</li><li>Ability to build co-operation across internal and external organisations, ensuring a joined-up approach to inward investment and growth.</li><li>Experience in developing and implementing effective partnerships with public, private, voluntary, and community sectors at a senior level.</li><li>Understanding of local economic development, including inward investment, commercial development, the private sector, and skills needs.</li><li>Ability to provide clear, concise briefings (verbal and written) to councillors, senior officers, external partners, and businesses.</li><li>Experience in clienting or contract management.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Jane Harrison; <a href="mailto:jane.harrison@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.harrison@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07385010133Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: 20 August 2025Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Economic Development Manager: Business & Commercial Investment

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We have an opportunity for a Mental Health Recovery Facilitator to join our Mental Health and Out of Hours team.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As a Mental Health Recovery Facilitator, you will enjoy helping people to identify their strengths and inspirations. You will have the skills to encourage them to develop their own personal support network.
As a member of the Mental Health and Out of Hours team, you will provide short-term focused support to individuals experiencing mental ill-health. Drawing on your skills in relationship building, graded exposure, confidence building, anxiety management and motivational techniques to support individuals experiencing mental ill-health.
You will collaborate with clients and their carers to support their recovery and wellbeing.&nbsp; Assisting them to access and attend appointments around benefits, housing, education, volunteering, employment and social activities.&nbsp; You will support our clients to gain independence and help prevent episodes of mental ill-health that warrant secondary care or bed-based provision.
You will be supported to own and take action. Our journey, our place, your opportunity.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
We are a small expanding team who work closely together in a fast-paced environment, providing support to our clients. We engage with other services and ensure our clients are at the forefront of everything we do. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
Here at Bracknell Forest Council, we are always looking for better ways of doing things.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>To engage with people using a strengths-based approach to assess their own mental health and wellbeing needs.</li>
<li>Develop a person-centred support plan in collaboration with carers, family and friends, healthcare professionals, and both statutory and voluntary services.</li>
<li>To support with the facilitation and development our group offers.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th August and Friday 22nd August 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Bronya Fenton, Mental Health Team Lead
email: <a href="mailto:bronya.fenton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">bronya.fenton@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
tel.: 01344 351917
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Are you interested in helping the residents in Brighton &amp; Hove to cycle safely?Are you a confident and enthusiastic cyclist? Do you enjoy training others? &nbsp;This role could be for you!The Child Road Safety Training Team are looking for casual staff to join their existing team to deliver cycle training and maintenance to children and adults in the city. &nbsp;We will consider and fund training for suitable candidates.&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>You will need to a good team player, flexible, a good communicator and record keeper. &nbsp;You should have completed your Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or working towards your Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) qualification. &nbsp;Training may be offered to candidates with relevant experience.You will be:<ul>
<li>Encouraging and developing safe cycling skills.</li>
<li>Increasing knowledge and understanding of the road and traffic environments.</li>
<li>Giving trainees the confidence to use their cycles on local roads.</li>
<li>Part of a small team</li>
</ul>&nbsp;You will have:<ul>
<li>A willingness to be flexible</li>
<li>An ability to communicate with confidence and patience</li>
<li>An ability to motivate and interact with trainees</li>
<li>An ability to work on your own initiative</li>
<li>An ability to work as part of a small team of instructors</li>
<li>Be able to complete training records for each trainee</li>
</ul>You may work with colleagues from other teams in City Transport and may be expected to assist with other road safety training schemes.&nbsp; As a casual cycle instructor you will deliver National Standards training known as Bikeability to children aged 5 to 15, and to adults. &nbsp;You will also deliver bike maintenance training.&nbsp;You will deliver basic skills, on road and advanced skills training. &nbsp; The sessions are delivered in non-traffic and traffic environments and are delivered throughout the year between 8.30 and 17.00. &nbsp;Additional hours are available and weekend working may be available. Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>
Remote working with occasional attendance in the office&nbsp;– There is the option for the suitable candidate to choose to work mostly from home. Attendance at the office with reasonable notice would be required on occasion. &nbsp;This notice would be subject to local team and service working arrangements. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>&nbsp;Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Cycle Training Instructor

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Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
Fixed term contract duration: 23 months
About the Role
The Digital Inclusion Apprentice will support the Combined Authority’s Digital Inclusion Programme, which exists to help residents online and ensure they have the right skills, access and motivation to lead a modern digital life.
This role will work within the Digital Inclusion team and engage with a range of community and voluntary sector organisations, local authority digital inclusion services, key stakeholders and residents to help the uptake of related digital inclusion provision through innovative and community-based participation projects and support.
The Apprentice will be required to undertake the ‘Cultural learning &amp; participation officer’ (CLPO) level 3 apprenticeship standard through the duration of the role. This will be in partnership with the training provider: <a href="https://accessindustry.co.uk/?utm_medium=company_profile&amp;utm_source=trustpilot&amp;utm_campaign=domain_click" target="_blank">Access Industry - Leading Apprenticeship Provider</a>
The CLPO standard is built around planning and delivering community engagement projects using arts, culture, and digital tools. Through this, you will help design and run digital inclusion sessions that are culturally relevant and engaging, use creative methods to reach digitally excluded and hard-to-reach groups, and tailor activities to diverse audiences.
You’ll develop skills in:
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If you're a person with a genuine interest in helping others, this role offers a unique pathway into a meaningful and rewarding career.
About the person
Are you passionate about tackling digital exclusion and making a difference in the Liverpool City Region?
We’re looking for a motivated and approachable individual with a genuine interest in supporting others, particularly those facing digital exclusion, who will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A team player with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, you’ll be flexible, respectful, and action-focused.
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.
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Please note that candidates who already hold a qualification at a higher level in a related subject may not be eligible for this apprenticeship, as funding cannot be used to deliver training for knowledge and skills already attained.
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>
About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
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•‍ Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>
•‍ Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>
•‍ Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>
•‍ Flexible and hybrid working</li>
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•‍ 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>
•‍ Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
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•‍ Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>
•‍ Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>
•‍ Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
</ul>

Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>

Digital Inclusion Apprentice

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



We have exciting opportunities for full-time, permanent Revenue Assistants to join our team.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you…</h3>
We are looking for individuals who bring an assertive yet tactful approach when dealing with customers, with the ability to understand complex rules and explain them clearly and confidently. You will be a strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy in your work. You should also feel comfortable using a range of computer systems as part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Revenues department is a small but busy part of the council providing a front-line service to it's residents with a proactive approach. We are a friendly and dedicated Revenues team responsible for the billing, collection and recovery of all local taxes. We work closely with multiple departments within the council, including benefits and housing, to provide a seamless response to customer queries. You will be involved in varied and sometimes challenging work daily.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>Support the delivery of revenue services with a focus on customer care.</li>
<li>To input and retrieve information from computer systems.</li>
<li>Maintenance of accounts and dealing with debt recovery enquiries.</li>
<li>Continuing drive to encourage customers to self-serve and apply for e-billing.</li>
<li>Adhering to GDPR guidelines while carrying out the duties required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd September 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
David Evans - Revenue Services Manager - 01344 352098
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.

Revenue Assistant

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



Our vision is for all children and young people in Rutland to be happy, safe and successful. They will be supported and empowered to be the best they can be.&nbsp; 
Are you an individual with a desire to work with Children in Care and Care Leavers? Do you have a passion for enabling young people to secure good outcomes?&nbsp; We are looking for an inspiring Team Manager to support and lead our Through Care service.&nbsp; 
You will be overseeing a team of committed individuals&nbsp; and supporting them in delivering high quality support to our children.&nbsp; Do you thrive on advocating for children in care?&nbsp; If so, this could be opportunity you have been looking for……
About you…
To be successful in the role you will need to have:
<ul>
<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Educated to degree level, a qualified Social Worker</li>
<li>Experience of supporting Social Workers in Children in Need &amp; Child Protection processes</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance relating to Social Care and Safeguarding procedures</li>
<li>Resource management - management of staff resources, financial management planning and budget monitoring</li>
</ul>
About the role… 
As the Team Manager - Through Care Service,&nbsp; you will lead your team to offer the best support to our children and help deliver positive outcomes for all.&nbsp; Other duties also include:
<ul>
<li>Managing care plans</li>
<li>Promoting the welfare of children &amp; families throughout their are journey</li>
<li>To participate in the development of policy and practice to deliver new ways of working</li>
<li>To ensure that statutory functions are effectively discharged and are compliant with national standards and regulations</li>
</ul>
Please note the successful applicant will need to have a driving licence to travel around the county.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and Social Work England Registration are paid by us.
The Team Manager, Through Care interviews will be held face to face on 15 August 2025.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will review applications and invite those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview immediately. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. 
To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:
<ul>
<li>Team management (Team manager or Advanced Practitioner)</li>
<li>Working with children in care and care leaver’s experience</li>
</ul>
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be, and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.&nbsp; As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Ola Olusesi, Service Manager at <a href="mailto:oolusesi@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">oolusesi@rutland.gov.uk</a>
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Rutland County Council

Team Manager - Through Care Service

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Information Governance Officer
About the role:
The Information Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Council Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities Register are current and fit for purpose, and for maintaining all Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreement registers.&nbsp;
The role is also responsible for Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance and is the Lead Officer on recording, reporting and analysis of Security Incidents. The role provides support to the Information Governance Team in all aspects of their work, ensuring compliance in relation to Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act and is based within the Information Governance team, within the Directorate of Law &amp; Corporate Services.
About the candidate: 
We are looking for someone to demonstrate great customer service, good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills, with excellent administrative abilities.&nbsp; Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload is vital as this is a&nbsp;busy role within the team. Experience in coordinating and managing Board meetings, minute taking, report writing and policy review would be advantageous.
An understanding of Data Protection, Freedom of Information (FOI) and The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Legislation would be ideal, and training will be given in the use of the case management system used by the Team.
For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact Lynette Paterson at <a href="mailto:lynettepaterson@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynettepaterson@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held week commencing 11th August 2025.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Information Governance Officer

Market Forces premium of £4,000 per annum.Relocation allowance of up to £8000Employee benefits include essential car user allowance, mileage and an employee discount schemeJob Status: Full time posts (37 hrs per week) and part time posts Medway is a flexible employer who encourages conversations about ways of working to benefit you. We have the fantastic opportunity to develop our service reach through the appointment of main grade psychologists. Please read on if you are curious about the difference you could make to our team, please do get in touch to begin the conversation.You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team with a range of experiences and interests. We are enthusiastic about applying psychology, valuing practice-based and evidence-based approaches. Several members of the team are accredited VIG practitioners and others hold qualifications in CBT, therapeutic play, narrative therapy and DBT. We are passionate about inclusion and value working at systems level through training and research and directly with children, young people and their families. You will benefit from a generous offer of regular supervision, through line management and peer approaches. We have an enhanced supervision offer for recently qualified EPs, alongside adjustments in workload and support for tribunal related work during the first year of qualified practice. We have an established cycle of service development and a commitment to CPD. Recent service CPD has included: use of AI, DBT, executive functioning, literacy, and emotionally based school avoidance. EPs are actively encouraged to contribute to the progression of the service and supported to obtain SPA points. We have an approach to work allocation that strives for equitable distribution, and a realistic workload, working with individual strengths and interests where at all possible, and creating opportunities for co-working. We have good working relationships with partner teams, for example providing psychological services and project work to our Virtual School and Emotional Wellbeing teams.We have good links with Doctoral Training Programmes in the region, supporting the Doctorate selection process, thesis examinations, University training sessions, and we host placements for Trainee Educational Psychologists. We value the contribution trainees make to our service and harness the innovation those placements bring.We have a good reputation with our local schools and consistently receive positive feedback about our work and the impact of it. We have had a thriving traded service and provided a termly consultation service to every state funded school through a link psychologist. Like many LA services, this year we have had to reduce this offer to focus on an increase in statutory assessment requests. Our annual service review data indicates that schools have missed their opportunities to engage us in preventive work and are keen for us to re-establish this. We have successfully contributed to the PINS initiative, developed local area wide practice on the topic of EBSA and successfully delivered training packages for ELSA and MeLSA and on topics such as precision teaching and executive functioning.Our service currently benefits from the combined experiences and expertise of Assistant, trainee, main grade, specialist senior and senior educational psychologists. Although the service has a senior leadership team, our ethos and practice are one where all EPs are considered leaders. This means we harness the energy and experience of all team members in developing and delivering the best possible service, with opportunities for colleagues to lead on different topics or service developments. Priorities for us are to develop our antiracist practice, safe and informed use of Artificial Intelligence, and to begin to deliver Autism Education Trust neuro-affirming professional development opportunities. Successful applicants would have opportunities to shape and innovate on these work streams by having dedicated time to be part of these working groups.Medway is a unitary authority easily accessible from London and the Southeast of England. The Channel ports are just 40 minutes’ drive in neighbouring Kent and London St Pancras is 40 minutes by high-speed train from historic Rochester. Our EPS serves the diverse community in and around Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Rochester and Strood.We work centrally from the Medway Council Offices at Gun Wharf in Chatham, where there is free on-site parking, from home and other locations. We have excellent dedicated administrative support.We welcome applications from those currently on the Doctorate training programme as well those who are already qualified as EPs and seeking fresh opportunities. We want to represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We are an outward looking service, engaging at regional and national level. This is an exciting time to come and join us. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Offers of appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council. Please call Fiona Alexander, Principal Educational Psychologist or Sophie Curra, Senior Educational Psychologist on 01634 335647Interviews will be held on 4th September 2025<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Educational Psychologist

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Counter Fraud Investigator: Agile Work Environment 
Based in Bootle, Sefton - Permanent Contract
Join Sefton, a dynamic local authority committed to aspiration and ambition, as we work together with our partners and communities to achieve our Vision 2030. Be part of a confident and connected borough that values its unique blend of vibrant city life, stunning coastline, and renowned green spaces.
As an internationally recognised authority for our commitment to sustainability and natural beauty, Sefton boasts a rich history of partnership working, place leadership, and a dedicated workforce. Our resilience and adaptability set us up for success in tackling future challenges and seizing exciting opportunities.
Role Overview: We are seeking to recruit a full-time Counter Fraud Investigator to join our Audit and Risk function (which is part of Corporate Services). In this role, you will play an important role in safeguarding the integrity and financial assets of the Council and be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct.
Key Candidate Attributes:
Experience of working in Counter Fraud and undertaking fraud investigations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team showing initiative and proactive thinking.
Self-motivated, driven, and dedicated to delivering high-quality work.
Strong ethical integrity and personal resilience.
Leave Entitlement: 28 days per annum, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service
Join us in shaping the future of Sefton and contribute to the continued success of our thriving borough.
Provisional Interview date 18th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Counter Fraud Investigator

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Are you passionate about technology and delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a&nbsp;Service Desk Analyst, you’ll be the first point of contact for all digital, data, and technology support across the Council. From troubleshooting network and server issues to managing asset inventories and supporting end-user devices, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our digital services running smoothly.
You’ll also:
<ul>
<li>Provide first-line support via phone, email, and face-to-face</li>
<li>Log and resolve incidents within agreed Service Level Agreements</li>
<li>Support infrastructure systems including servers, networks, and telecoms</li>
<li>Assist with device deployments and infrastructure security</li>
<li>Help drive our digital transformation and self-service initiatives</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
<ul>
<li>Customer-focused with excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Experienced in M365 administration and Active Directory</li>
<li>Skilled in troubleshooting IT and telephony infrastructure</li>
<li>Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently</li>
<li>Flexible to support occasional evening/weekend work and on-call duties</li>
</ul>
Essential qualifications and experience include:
<ul>
<li>GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of M365 tools and IT support environments</li>
<li>A commitment to best practice in cyber security and data protection</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
At Woking Borough Council, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real difference in how we serve our community.
We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth. We also offer a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month (subject to approval), membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
Ready to take the next step in your IT career?
 For an informal chat about the role please contact the Infrastructure &amp; Service Desk Manager <a href="mailto:paul.murphy@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.murphy@woking.gov.uk</a>.
Apply now and help shape the future of digital services at Woking Borough Council.
Closing date 25 August 2025 at 23.59
Interviews w/c 1 September 2025&nbsp; &nbsp;

Service Desk Analyst

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
We are looking for a Specialist Business Support Officer, to work in the challenging and dynamic environment of Admissions, Transport and School Place-Planning.
About the Role:
In this role, you'll assist with the day-to-day work of the section which deals with the arrangements for the admission of children into mainstream primary and secondary schools, and the movement of children between primary and secondary schools, the administration work relating to school appeals and the arrangements for the issue of scholars free travel passes and permits.
You will work autonomously, applying knowledge and understanding in order to determine an appropriate course of action that produces a consistent and accurate result. You’ll undertake all admissions team processes including more detailed and/or sensitive reports and correspondence, providing reports and statements as requested by managers with due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding. You’ll collect, input, extract and manipulate information relating to admissions, transport or other service requirement or eligibility criteria. You’ll provide advice and support to colleagues, advice and guidance to customers including members of the public, on services, policies and processes including non-routine enquiries to ensure that correct procedures are being applied, support admissions team colleagues including day to day supervision and line management responsibilities for sub-ordinates.
By applying your knowledge and understanding of the specialist area, you will determine an appropriate course of action that produces a consistent and accurate result, resolving issues arising from your own work and that of others on the team, escalating complex problems to a line manager. You’ll develop constructive working relationships with colleagues and customers, providing and promoting a customer focussed service in conjunction with other Council service providers.
About the Candidate:
The successful candidate will require good general administrative and organisational skills, with experience of working with computer-based information systems and software. Good communication and interpersonal skills, numeracy skills and the ability to construct and manipulate spreadsheets are essential. Your experience should include effective customer service and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
You will need to be able to work to strict deadlines and have a flexible approach to work priorities. The position will involve liaison with other Departments, schools, external agencies and other officers involved with children and young people and their families.
Above all you will be looking to improve the way we engage with our employees/residents/customers to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:sallygibbs@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sallygibbs@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Specialist Business Support Officer

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Planning Officer (Policy) 1-year Fixed Term 
Full time 36 hours
Salary £27,683 - £42,659 p.a Plus essential car user allowance
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Strategic Planning Team at Spelthorne Borough Council, which is responsible for preparing a new Local Plan and supporting policies, along with a number of strategic projects. This flexible hybrid role will be a challenging but rewarding position for a graduate planner, someone looking to return to work after a career break or an existing Planning Officer looking to broaden their experience. It offers the opportunity for a great work-life balance for the successful candidate.
Spelthorne is located in North Surrey and borders London and Heathrow Airport so we encounter a range of issues, including high levels of housing need, including affordable housing, pressure to release Green Belt for development, flooding, a broad mix of employment uses and the regeneration of our key town centre, Staines-upon-Thames. In a time of change for Planning and local government reorganisation the post will involve a diverse range of work, including playing a key role in supporting the work of the Strategic Planning Team in a diverse range of strategic projects.
The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to work and have excellent engagement, problem solving and communication skills with a good knowledge of the Local Plan system and relevant legislation. Web-based skills and experience of using GIS, consultation and engagement software would be a particular advantage.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; 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 sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post has an essential car user allowance attached to it. A valid driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use will be required.
For more information on this position, please contact Laura Richardson, Strategic Planning and Projects Manager on 01784 448594 or email <a href="mailto:l.richardson@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">l.richardson@spelthorne.gov.uk</a>
In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, working from home opportunities, pension scheme, free parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata).
Closing date: Friday 15 August 2025 (noon)
Interview: To be confirmed
For full information and to apply online, go to <a href="http://www.surreyjobs.info" target="_blank">www.surreyjobs.info</a> or <a href="http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.spelthorne.gov.uk</a> alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1269.
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Spelthorne Borough Council

Planning Officer (Policy)

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Scale 3 – SO1 = &nbsp;£25,583 - £36,363 per annum
(Career Grade - Progression through the grade is determined via Career Grade Guidelines)
Are you looking to start a career in surveying and make a real difference in your local community?
Pendle Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Property and Estates team as a Trainee Surveyor. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of public buildings, land, and infrastructure assets.
As a Trainee Surveyor, you will support qualified professionals in delivering asset management, property maintenance, land valuations, and regeneration projects. You'll also have access to training, mentoring, and potential funding support for a professional qualification (e.g. RICS-accredited degree or apprenticeship pathway).
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Assist in conducting land and property surveys</li>
<li>Help prepare valuations, condition reports, and feasibility studies</li>
<li>Support estate management, acquisitions, disposals, and leasing processes</li>
<li>Work with colleagues across departments to support regeneration and development schemes</li>
<li>Maintain accurate property records and use asset management systems</li>
<li>Commit to continuous professional development</li>
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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<li>Passionate about property, planning, and the built environment</li>
<li>A strong communicator with good attention to detail</li>
<li>Willing to learn and committed to personal development</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>IT-literate, especially with Microsoft Office and mapping tools</li>
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Essential:
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<li>Minimum of 3 A Levels (or equivalent) totalling at least 96 UCAS point</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one</li>
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The Borough of Pendle lies in Lancashire’s beautiful Pennines and is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the city of Manchester.
Pendle Borough Council offers an excellent work-life balance including flexitime with no core hours, up to 2 days flexi leave a month, compressed working options and up to 31 days annual leave.
This role is likely to be on a Flexible Contract as defined by our Agile Working Policy.&nbsp; The minimum frequency for in-office attendance will be two or three times per week, however it could be more frequent based on the demands of the service.&nbsp; We therefore expect candidates to reside within a commutable distance from Number One Market Street in Nelson, Lancashire.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
The Council’s benefits package includes an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, home tech and car scheme salary sacrifice schemes.&nbsp; You will also be rewarded with access to our benefits programme, Viv up, which provides easy access to unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&amp;S, B&amp;Q, Currys PC World, etc.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.&nbsp; Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity.

Trainee Estates Surveyor

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join the Applications and Consents (minors) Team.We are a well-staffed and high performing team responsible for facilitating and regulating land use changes in accordance with local and national policies and guidance. While this is a high-level description of what we do, we assess and decide planning applications to achieve the best planning outcomes. We must balance the competing interests of applicants, developers, neighbours, relevant stakeholders, and the public at large, as well as the economy and the environment.North Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, National Landscapes, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding, and other sensitive environments. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Tasks relating to the processing and evaluation of planning and related applications to include site inspections, negotiation, and liaising with consultees.</li><li>Preparation of reports under the officer delegation arrangements or to the committee.</li><li>To prepare written statements in relation to a range of appeals.</li><li>Manage effective relationships with applicants, agents, town and parish council’s, consultees, council employees, and the public.</li><li>See the attached career grade structure for further information.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about development management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>A minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with a wide range of planning issues.</li><li>A broad knowledge of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li><li>Experience handling planning appeals.</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Master’s Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>Eligibility for membership of RTPI.</li><li>Customer service experience.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact David Ditchett, Applications and Consents Service Manager at <a href="mailto:David.Ditchett@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Ditchett@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Tuesday 09 September 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Senior Planning Officer

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We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Resources Directorate on a full-time, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.&nbsp; We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.&nbsp;
<h3>About you…</h3>
We value highly motivated individuals who are proactive in developing our practices and identifying new ways of doing things. This is an exciting opportunity in the Resources Directorate for a talented and dynamic individual with the experience and drive to join our strong team and help us achieve our vision. We take great pride in the services we provide directly and in our key role of enabling other service areas to succeed in meeting their priorities effectively and efficiently.
You must be CCAB qualified or equivalent accountancy qualification, with significant post-qualification experience and technical knowledge in education and social care finance from a local authority perspective.&nbsp; You will have the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information to inform decision making.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Accountancy team is a friendly, supportive and busy team with an excellent reputation for delivery. Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in developing and enhancing that reputation due to the strategic role they perform. You will be working collaboratively within a team of experienced professionals to provide high quality financial advice and support to Directorate Management teams, other Budget Managers and Members.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
You will lead strategic financial management for the People Directorate, providing expert advice on budgets for services including Adults and Children’s Social Care and Education. You will play a key role in transformation programmes, ensuring efficient service delivery. You will need a CCAB qualification and substantial local authority finance experience for this role.
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Initial interviews will be held in early September 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Arthur Parker - Assistant Director: Chief Accountant - 01344 352158
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
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