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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2816/Corporate_Governance_Assistant_-_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">Corporate_Governance_Assistant_-_Person_Specification</a></li>
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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about transparency and public service? Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for a proactive and confident&nbsp;Access to Information &amp; Complaints Officer&nbsp;to join our Corporate Governance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its legal obligations under the&nbsp;Freedom of Information Act 2000,&nbsp;Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the&nbsp;Data Protection Act 1998, while also supporting the Council’s complaints and performance management processes.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Act as the first point of contact for all access to information requests.</li>
<li>Log, coordinate, and respond to FOI, EIR, and Subject Access Requests, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.</li>
<li>Redact and assess information for disclosure, applying exemptions where necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and produce performance statistics on information requests and complaints.</li>
<li>Manage and update the Council’s Transparency pages, publication scheme, and disclosure log.</li>
<li>Support the final stage of the Council’s complaints process and liaise with the Local Government Ombudsman.</li>
<li>Assist with corporate performance and risk reporting.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>
<h4>Essential Experience:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Experience handling complaints and customer feedback.</li>
<li>Strong administrative background.</li>
<li>Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex environment.</li>
<li>Experience working in a politically sensitive setting.</li>
<li>Previous experience dealing with FOI requests or applying relevant sections of the FOI or Data Protection Acts.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Qualifications &amp; Training:</h4>
<ul>
<li>A-Level education (or equivalent) is essential.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive).</li>
<li>Ideally, experience using a case management system.</li>
<li>Strong interest in the transparency agenda and public access to information.</li>
<li>Awareness of relevant legislation (FOI, DPA, EIR).</li>
<li>High standard of literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li>
<li>Ability to produce high-quality written correspondence and manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive or distressed customers with diplomacy and calm.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Personal Attributes:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Comfortable building relationships with colleagues at all levels.</li>
<li>Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 7 September 2025&nbsp;
Interview date: TBC

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Corporate Governance Assistant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2809/Management_Competency_Framework.pdf" target="_blank">Management_Competency_Framework</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2810/Staff_competency_framework.pdf" target="_blank">Staff_competency_framework</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2811/Housing_Solutions_Specialist_-_DATRIG_2025.doc" target="_blank">Housing_Solutions_Specialist_-_DATRIG_2025</a></li>
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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.



Housing Solutions Specialist (DATRIG)
Salary: Grade 7 (£29,541 - £33,699 per annum pro rata) 
Location: Muriel Matters House, Hastings (with travel across Hastings &amp; St Leonards)
Fixed Term until – 31st March 2026

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Housing Solutions Specialist (Drug and Alcohol Treatment and&nbsp; Improvement Grant) to join our Housing Services team. This role is part of a government-funded initiative aimed at supporting individuals with substance misuse disorders who are at risk of rough sleeping. You will play a vital part in preventing homelessness, helping people access and sustain accommodation, and working closely with partners to improve outcomes for vulnerable residents.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Prevent homelessness and rough sleeping among those with substance misuse disorders.</li>
<li>Work as part of the Housing Options team and develop strong relationships across health, social care, and community sectors.</li>
<li>Support people leaving residential placements to secure suitable housing.</li>
<li>Engage in assertive outreach to identify and support vulnerable individuals.</li>
<li>Liaise with landlords (private and social sector) to secure and sustain tenancies.</li>
<li>Provide advice, support, and casework to help service users maintain their accommodation.</li>
<li>Carry out risk assessments and support plans tailored to individual needs.</li>
<li>Work with landlords to resolve tenancy-related issues and prevent evictions.</li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for someone with:
<ul>
<li>Experience of providing housing advice, assistance, or homelessness prevention services.</li>
<li>Knowledge of housing law, tenancy rights, and welfare benefits (Housing Benefit, Universal Credit).</li>
<li>An understanding of the barriers faced by people with substance misuse disorders and complex needs.</li>
<li>Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.</li>
<li>The ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively on your own initiative.</li>
<li>A flexible, collaborative, and compassionate approach.</li>
<li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and improving the life chances of vulnerable people.</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Experience working directly with clients with multiple and complex needs, including substance misuse.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives in Hastings and St Leonards. You’ll be part of a supportive, committed team working at the heart of homelessness prevention, with the chance to develop your skills and contribute to positive change in the community.
Closing date for applications: 05/09/2025 @ 12:00pm&nbsp;

Housing Solutions Specialist (DATRIG)

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Council is a cloud-first innovative authority with a strong digital strategy and aspirations to become an authority where the communities and businesses we serve engage and transact with us responsibly and seamlessly.
Join our dynamic IT team, where we are committed to providing exceptional IT support to our staff and Members to improve the quality of public service to our residents and businesses. As an&nbsp;IT Help Desk Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations across our support services.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Log and manage IT incidents, service requests, and change requests via phone, email, messaging, or in person.</li>
<li>Provide first-line support for common issues across Council systems including PCs, laptops, mobile devices, Microsoft 365 apps, Outlook, Teams, and web services.</li>
<li>Allocate and escalate help desk calls based on priority, service targets, and maintenance contracts.</li>
<li>Liaise with internal technical teams and external maintenance providers to ensure timely updates and resolutions.</li>
<li>Procure IT hardware and software in line with business needs and authorisation protocols.</li>
<li>Manage inventory by logging new equipment and coordinating the collection of faulty hardware.</li>
<li>Perform general administrative tasks including stock control, ordering, and invoicing.</li>
<li>Produce documentation and correspondence using word processing and spreadsheet software.</li>
</ul>
Key Skills
<ul>
<li>Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.</li>
<li>Desire to help people and build strong working relationships.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office/M365 Apps.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of Windows desktop operating systems and PC terminology.</li>
<li>Awareness of cyber security.</li>
<li>Customer-focused with a positive, analytical approach to problem solving.</li>
<li>Willingness to be flexible and work collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience operating a Help Desk or Service Desk preferred.</li>
</ul>
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about IT, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, and is passionate about making a difference through technology and wants to further develop their professional career in I.T.
If that is you, we would love to hear from you!
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;</a>

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

I.T. Helpdesk Administrator

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2684/Person_Spec_-_Festive_Event_Manager_25-26.pdf" target="_blank">Person_Spec_-_Festive_Event_Manager_25-26</a></li>
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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you a seasoned Events Manager with a proven track record of planning and executing successful events? Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and have a keen eye for details? If so this job could be for YOU!
The Role:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to join our team as an Events Manager for a fixed term contract during the festive season. We are dedicated to creating memorable winter experiences for our community, and we need a talented manager to ensure our&nbsp; operations run smoothly throughout the holiday season.
The site comprises an ice rinks used for skating and curling, food stalls, a café and other attractions. There are regular events on site including music nights and community. It is open from 9:30 to 21:30 daily (closed Christmas Day). The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall running of the event on a day to day basis in conjunction with the Operations Manager, ensuring a safe and secure environment for both colleagues and guests.
Working hours vary and you must be available from 24th November 2025 - 16 January 2026.
About you:
You will be a natural leader, highly motivated with an outstanding passion for delivering first class customer service.
You will be enthusiastic, practical, able to work in a fast-past environment and have at least 3 years' work experience within the leisure industry at management level.
You will have knowledge and experience of building an event site and an understanding of the health and safety regulations and risk assessments required
You will have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Knowledge of ice rink equipment and maintenance is desirable but not essential
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>24 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays</li>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
<li>Free parking at Crescent road</li>
</ul>
To find out more look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Dawn Holmwood, Events &amp; Assembly Hall Operations Manager at <a href="mailto:dawn.holmwood@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.holmwood@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
Our competency framework describes what's expected from our employees in terms of attitudes and behaviours. To view our core competencies, click here
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil
Interview Date: Wednesday 5th September 2025

Festive Events Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Manager to join our service in Medway. This role is working in a long-term locality team, where we assess and support people from all user groups in the Gillingham/Rainham area who have ongoing needs. We are looking for a manager who has experience across a range of service users, who has experience of supervising and managing staff and of managing complex cases. You will be working alongside 2 other team managers and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed team who always put the individual’s needs at the hear of everything we do.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality adult social care services. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Team Management: Manage, motivate, and develop a team of social workers and other professionals, providing direction and leadership. Conduct staff appraisals, address welfare and capability issues, and promote a creative, strengths-based culture to supporting people.</li><li>Performance Management: Oversee the performance of your team by embedding a Quality Assurance Framework, ensuring excellent performance and statutory reporting. Provide feedback, coaching, and continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance individual and team effectiveness.</li><li>Resource Allocation: Efficiently deploy resources within a designated budget to meet service demand, ensuring that the team’s workload is appropriately prioritized and managed. Maximize the use of team skills to maintain a high-quality service provision.</li><li>Service Improvement: Work alongside the Operations Manager to improve service delivery by contributing to the development of adult social care provision and policy. Implement new ways of working in response to local and national initiatives, performance indicators, and audits.</li><li>Support and Development: Share good practice with colleagues, particularly newly qualified staff and students, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.</li><li>Business Continuity: Provide cover in the absence of the Operations Manager and for other Team Managers to maintain service delivery and business continuity.</li><li>Safeguarding &amp; Welfare: Ensure that all duties are carried out in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of people are upheld.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in a leadership or team management role within adult social care.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of adult social care policies including safeguarding.</li><li>Strong ability to manage resources effectively within a designated budget.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.</li><li>A commitment to promoting best practice, professional development, and creating a strengths-based approach to supporting people.</li><li>Ability to motivate and inspire others, while also ensuring high-quality service provision.</li><li>A flexible and proactive approach to change, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.</li></ul>In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Team Manager Long Term Care and Support

Medway Council’s Planning Service is seeking one Tree Officer to join the Specialist Team.This dynamic team is responsible for providing specialist advice and support to the Planning Service. You will play a key role in helping shape and deliver the council’s approach to managing and enhancing the Medway Town’s urban forest, which is vital in creating a sustainable green environment for all.Reporting to the Senior Tree Officer, you will have responsibility for assessing and determining tree work applications; making, modifying and reviewing Tree Preservation Orders; and providing comments on planning applications, as well as planning conditions. When necessary, you will gather evidence and take appropriate enforcement action where unauthorised works to protected trees have occurred. If submitted, you will consider formal high hedge complaints.You will also provide advice to a range of internal and external customers and will work with others within the Specialist Team and the Planning Service to deliver the objectives and targets contained within the relevant corporate and service plans, including the council’s Climate Change Action Plan.You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of modern arboricultural practices and associated legislation, excellent organisational skills; a good knowledge of GIS systems and will preferably have some relevant Local Authority experience in a similar role. We are looking for a positive, energetic, and conscientious person, with a desire to solve problems and a passion for good customer service, who can communicate clearly and effectively with a range of clients including members of the public, council colleagues, councillors, and the private sector.You will be expected to undertake unaccompanied site visits. Possession of a valid full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is an essential requirement.The Planning Team are seeking a Tree Officer to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Lisa Maryott on <a href="mailto:lisa.maryott@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.maryott@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Tree Officer

We're recruiting a Mental Health Worker who will be tasked with triaging identifiable and contributory needs to mental health presentations, developing suitable intervention and signposting plans primarily for adults to help reduce the impact of mental health and impoverished functioning upon parental capacity. With an overarching objective being to improve parental wellbeing factors and capacity to provide safe and responsive care to children, which in turn supports harm and/or impairment reduction for children thereby improving their attainable outcomes. You will need to bring the knowledge you have developed around how childhood and adult based trauma (including domestic abuse), personality disorder and other psychiatric diagnosis, substance misuse and learning difficulty or disability, neurodiversity, family systems, communities/environments may intersect with observable adult functioning and mental health presentation concern. Given, this consideration expertise will be essential in the development of more individualised and accessible change interventions and/or treatment plans.As the Mental Health Worker, you will act as the conduit between parents or young people and mental health treatment providers (i.e. General Practitioners, Community Mental Health and Crisis Teams, Talking Therapy Services, Community Adolescent Mental Health Services/NELFT), plus alternative service providers (Kent MIND, MEGAN, etc). You will help parents or carers who refuse or face significant barriers to engaging with services to overcome their own barriers, develop insight, contemplate change and find ways to increase their own motivation and priority to be part of a solution. <h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The Multi-Disciplinary Team are seeking a Mental Health Worker to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement </h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Mental Health Worker-Specialist Assessment Team

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo learn and develop the skills to:- assist in the successful running of Medway Council sports centres for the benefit of customers - provide excellent customer service including face-to-face and over the telephone, ensuring all customer complaints and comments are noted and passed to a supervising member of staff.- assist sports centre staff in ensuring customers participate in a clean and safe environment.- assist sports participation team in the successful delivery of sporting events- assist sports centre staff in delivery of fitness sessions, swim lessons and sports coaching sessionsA Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Officer Apprentice to join the Sport and Leisure team within the SLTH Service. This is a great chance to gain the Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship whilst working for the Sport and Leisure team that provide manage the leisure centres on behalf of the councilAs part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul><li>Routine cleaning and maintenance</li><li>Lifeguard duties</li><li>Assist with swimming lessons</li><li>Assist with gym inductions and fitness sessions.</li><li>Support sports activity sessions.</li></ul>Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul><li>23 days paid annual leave</li><li>Generous local government pension </li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li><li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li></ul>Important InformationIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Tina Spry on 01634 338764.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Apprentice Sports Officer

Role:To learn and develop the skills to:<ul><li>to provide a high-quality frontline response to customers and assist in the successful running of Medway Council sports centres for the benefit of customers.</li><li>to provide excellent customer service including face-to-face and over the telephone, ensuring all customer complaints and comments are noted and passed to a supervising member of staff.</li><li>to learn to operate till operations and online systems to serve customers.</li><li>to respond to the needs of customers to ensure their time in the sports centre is enjoyable and fulfilling.</li></ul>A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Customer Service Apprentice to join the Sport and Leisure team within the Sport, Leisure, Heritage and Tourism Service. This is a great chance to gain the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship whilst working for the Sport and Leisure team that provide manage the leisure centre services on behalf of the council.As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul><li>Face to Face serving of customers</li><li>Operating booking and till systems</li><li>Understanding programming and timetables</li><li>Updating of systems</li><li>Email inbox monitoring</li><li>Maintenance of database </li><li>General bookings</li><li>Using the council finance systems</li><li>Responding to queries via telephone or email</li></ul>Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul><li>23 days paid annual leave</li><li>Generous local government pension </li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li><li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li></ul>Important InformationIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Tina Spry on 01634 338764.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Apprentice Customer Advisor

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



Are you newly graduated and looking for an excellent opportunity to take the first steps in your career that involves landscape and biodiversity? Do you want to work towards a professional qualification? Are you looking to be part of a supportive, dedicated and friendly team, working in an interesting and attractive urban and rural environment? Then this role is for you.
Tunbridge Wellsisa great place to live, work and visit. The Council has a clear, coherent, and powerful vision for the future set out in our Strategic Plan which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
This role provides a rare opportunity to work in the National Landscape of the High Weald helping to balance the needs of development with the protection and enhancement of our historic and natural environment. Working within the planning policy team, the postholder will support the Principal Landscape and Biodiversity Officer, working on strategic and sensitive planning applications involving historic Parks and Gardens, ancient woodland, and sites designated for landscape and wildlife conservation in rural and urban settlements.&nbsp; There will be opportunities to shape policy, work with key stakeholders, partnerships and elected Members and where required commission and manage consultants. Assisting the Principal Landscape and Biodiversity Officer you will advise the Planning Service on development management, and corporately across the Council on landscape and biodiversity matters and specific projects as required.
The Council has been at the forefront in the production of biodiversity policies and guidance and has a new, emerging Local Plan currently at Examination, with adoption anticipated soon. Once the Local Plan is adopted, the Council will begin work on a Local Plan Review. We are also in the early stages of preparing a Town Centre Plan for Royal Tunbridge Wells; the postholder will be involved with both of these.
What we’re looking for:
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<li>Candidates with a landscape or a related qualification who are interested in the historical and natural environment.</li>
<li>Candidates who are looking to develop their skills and work towards professional chartership.</li>
<li>Someone who is willing to share their knowledge, engage with others and offer a critical opinion.</li>
<li>Someone who is positive, enthusiastic, and conscientious with excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills; you will be well organised and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.</li>
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If you fulfil the above then this may be the role for you.
What you’ll get:
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<li>A planning policy team that will support your growth as you develop, providing opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and skills as you embark on your career.</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities throughout your placement as part of our learning and support network including support towards achieving chartership status.</li>
<li>22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body.</li>
<li>Hybrid working to support work/life balance.</li>
<li>Free parking near the Town Hall.</li>
<li>Wellbeing perks like an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more.</li>
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Ready to apply?
Apply now and take this first step in your career.&nbsp; If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Ellen Gilbert, Planning Policy Manager on 01892 554059 or email <a href="mailto:ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>, or David Scully, Principal Landscape and Biodiversity Officer on 01892 554072 or email <a href="mailto:david.scully@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.scully@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil

Closing Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Midnight 14th of September &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Interview Dates: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W/C 22nd of September

Graduate Landscape and Biodiversity Officer - 24 Month FTC

This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).We are seeking a Senior Rehousing Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. You will be required to provide advice, assessment and management of all households accommodated by Medway Council into Temporary Accommodation and those applying for Social Housing through the Medway Homechoice system. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. Accountabilities and outcomes:Providing a senior role within the team, contributing towards growing the accommodation available to Medway Council for temporary use, as well as managing existing temporary accommodation tenancies and maximising the opportunities for rental income.To undertake visits to households in temporary accommodation to sign their tenancy agreement, completion of Housing Benefit claim and offer welfare advice as appropriate. To provide effective management of rent accounts and to maximise income, this may include visiting customers that are not paying their rent and issuing a notice to quit where appropriate, in line with the legal requirements. Undertake assessments of housing need using the Medway Allocations Policy framework, including completing banding reviews and dealing with complex cases and chairing domestic abuse panels. The role will also be responsible for directly line managing staff at different levels including Officers, Assistants and Apprentices. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. Interviews will be held 18 September 2025.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Andrew Elliott on <a href="mailto:andrew.elliott@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrew.elliott@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Rehousing Officer 

Medway is a Good-rated Local Authority by Ofsted, and we are seeking an experienced Fostering Form F Assessor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background and interest in fostering services, particularly in completing robust Form F assessments and supporting the recruitment of foster carers.Experience or knowledge of Private Fostering and the Supported Homes would be advantageous.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking for a candidate with a sound and through understanding of fostering recruitment and assessment process, and ideally some experience in managing Private Fostering cases and Supported Homes Host. We are looking you to bring an innovative approach to engaging and assessing prospective foster carers, along with a working knowledge of fostering regulations and standards.The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for prospective foster carers, so the ability to deliver a professional and welcoming first impression is essential. You will:<ul><li>Undertake Form F assessments</li><li>Participate in marketing and recruitment events</li><li>Handle initial enquiries and Initial Home visits and registration of interest</li><li>Provide clear, factual information and guidance to prospective carers</li><li>Support individuals in understanding the impact of fostering on their personal circumstances</li><li>You will also be responsible for managing duty enquiries, ensuring timely responses, conducting initial home visits, and supporting the monitoring of applications and Stage 1 and Stage 2 processes. Taking them to panel.</li><li>Facilitating pre panel and post panel trainings and inductions.</li><li>Additional knowledge and experience on Private Fostering and Supported Homes is helpful.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)</li><li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Demonstrable post-qualifying experience working with children and families</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes</li><li>If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.</li></ul>For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Alemao, Team Manager, via email at <a href="mailto:karen.alemao@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.alemao@medway.gov.uk</a><h5>#MakeItMedway</h5><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</li><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.</li></ul><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment and Assessment

Medway Public Health are looking to recruit someone who can lead and develop the Medway Teenage Pregnancy Agenda. They will take a wider determinants approach to develop a Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan. The evidence-based strategic action plan will aim to equip young people to make well informed choices, reduce unplanned pregnancies in under 18’s and support young parents. They will develop and deliver a group programme for Medway teenage parents, supporting those who are not in regular contact with our Hubs. Over the last 25 years the under-18 conception rate has fallen by over 60% with all councils achieving reductions, but inequalities remain. Teenage pregnancy has been linked to poor health and social outcomes for both the parent and the child, and Medway Council and Medway NHS Providers share key Local Area Agreement targets to reduce teenage pregnancy rates and improve outcomes for teenage parents and their children. With recent announcements from government on the Best Start in Life strategy to Improve support for families from pregnancy through age five; the NHS 10-year plan includes a broader focus on children's health, aiming to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest areas and raise the healthiest generation of children ever and Medway’s move to be a Marmot City it will be an exciting time to be in this role.The Job Description will tell you about thus exciting new role. You will be joining an established and highly productive programmes team who understand the benefits of collaborative working across organisational boundaries and disciplines. You will be a key member of the Public Health team and have a critical role in supporting effective communication and stakeholder engagement between members of the Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan Implementation Group, Young Parents, and the wider communities in Medway.Your role will support and foster strong relationships with members of the multi-agency Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and Implementation Group. A central part of the role will be working with young parents’ groups to ensure action is grounded in the experiences of young parents in Medway. You will have plenty of opportunity to work with the Public Health team to take a life course approach to health.You will use your excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Fostering strong relationships with members of the multi-agency Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan Implementation Group.You will use your experience of collaborating to create new solutions to complex problems by promoting innovation and the sharing of ideas, practices, resources, leadership and learning. You will have a critical role in supporting effective communication and stakeholder engagement between members of the Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan Implementation Group, Young Parents, and the wider communities in Medway.You will use your skills and experience of working with young people to develop and deliver a group programme for Medway teenage parents, supporting those who are not in regular contact with our Hubs. The programme will provide relevant and meaningful group work, play sessions and access to key local services. In the application form you will be asked to provide us with a Personal Statement of why you think you have the knowledge, skills and experience to really succeed at the role. It helps usmake a decision about inviting you to interview if you provide examples that evidence the criteria outlined in the job description.We will be particularly looking out for knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of strategy and action plans; partnership and collaboration skills; experience of research, evaluation and report writing, evidence of improving health for children; partnership working across disciplines; evidence-based practice; and obviously extensive knowledge of teenage pregnancy and young parents. If you would like more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Sofie Wheeldon – <a href="mailto:sofie.wheeldon@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sofie.wheeldon@medway.gov.uk</a>The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are seeking a Senior Public Health Project Officer (Teenage Pregnancy) to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Public Health Project Officer (Teenage Pregnancy)  

We are currently recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. You will support children in care aged 16+ whilst you prepare them for transition to a personal advisor at 18 and into independence.As a senior practitioner in our 16 plus Care Leavers Service you will support the team manager within the team and provide high quality case advice and guidance to colleagues focusing on the wellbeing of children in care and care experienced young people and supporting them on their journey to independence. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of others either through acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area. You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, including contextual harm, and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers. As a registered social worker with 3 years’ post qualifying experience, you will be expected to have knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working with children and young people and be experienced in child protection, looked after children processes and court work.<h4>Our offer</h4>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent benefits package</a> including:<ul><li><a href="https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/" target="_blank">Market Premia Payment</a> of £6,000 per annum (paid in equal monthly instalments).</li><li><a href="https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/" target="_blank">Retention Payment</a> of £3,000 per annum (paid annually in April each year).</li><li>Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development.</li><li>Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months.</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Access to a confidential information, advice and counselling service.</li><li>Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Debbie Taylor, Service Manager on 01634 337229.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</li><li>Candidates must have a valid driving licence for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.





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POST TITLE: Principal Democratic Services Officer (MATERNITY COVER)
SECTION: Democratic &amp; Electoral Services
SALARY: Grade 10 £39,391 to £43,044 pa
Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract:
Maidstone, KentFull time/ Fixed Term 12 months
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic person with initiative, drive and a passion for good governance and scrutiny to lead our Democratic Services team. You will lead the team in supporting the democratic processes, civic and mayoral functions and the governance of the Council; ensuring that decisions are taken effectively and lawfully. This will involve co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure the Council’s Committees, meetings and Members receive high quality support. You will also be leading on civic support for the Mayoralty, working with the Democratic and Electoral Services Manager on Civic Events.
Key to the role will be working directly with Councillors and Senior Officers, giving advice, and responding to requests whilst providing direct support to the committees you will be responsible for.&nbsp; In particular, we are looking for someone with Overview and Scrutiny experience who can advise, support and develop the scrutiny function working with the team member who supports the committee.&nbsp; This is an opportunity to make your mark in a short period of time and embed good scrutiny practice into the team.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, on a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave. You will also regularly be required to attend evening meetings.
About Maidstone Borough Council 
Maidstone Borough Council is a confident and forward-thinking organisation, committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents and local businesses. We are ambitious in our goals to make the borough an attractive place to live, work, and invest, while supporting a thriving local economy.
We continue to build on our strengths—our assets, knowledge, expertise, and a strong track record of innovation and improvement—to ensure a financially sustainable future that supports our long-term vision.
Our success depends on the talent, dedication, and hard work of our people. We invite you to be part of our journey. In return, we offer support, training, and fair rewards, along with opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to a positive, forward-looking working environment. Your ideas for improvement will be valued, and we are committed to managing change effectively as we embrace new ways of working.
At Maidstone Borough Council, we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits it brings to both our staff and the organisation. By offering a range of flexible working options, we aim to enhance wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Our highly flexible hybrid working model, alongside flexi-time and other flexible working policies, empowers staff to shape their working patterns and achieve a better work-life balance.
Our Offer:
A range of benefits including:
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<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>
<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.</li>
<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential &amp; independent information and access to counsellors</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>
<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>
<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>
<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>
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About You:
Applicants for the post will need Democratic Services experience, particularly Overview and Scrutiny experience, political awareness and the ability and skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, and you will need to be flexible as you will regularly be required to attend evening meetings, for which payment will be made.
Training and support for the successful applicant will be provided on the job.
The Council considers this to be a customer focused role and the ability to converse at ease with customers adapting communication style to suit differing audiences and provide advice in accurate spoken English is fundamental to the role.
Selection Process: 
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Ryan O’Connell on 01622 602503.
To apply for the position, please click on the apply link above and complete the online application form or apply by phone on 01622 602555.
Closing Date:&nbsp; Sunday 7 September 2025 
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Principal Democratic Services Officer

Working as a member of the parking services team, the post holder will be a front-line operative for the council assisting members of the public with information, offering advice and guidance on parking restrictions. Ensuring correct use of both off-street and on-street parking spaces, in accordance with the relevant Parking Orders and Traffic Management Act 2004. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) will also be required to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parking in contravention of the parking regulations, which may incur some negative verbal interaction. Written reports will need to be completed by the post holder recording details of any incidents. On a daily basis CEO's will walk their allocated route, which could be up to 10/12 miles, assessing road signage and road lining for compliance purposes; informing their supervisor of any issues or concerns. CEO's must ensure all incidents are brought to the attention of the Supervisor immediately – providing written statements and reports. They may also need to attend court or adjudication panels when required, as well as to submit evidence when called upon. Medway Council's equipment procedures must be adhered to – ensuring that all equipment is given due care and protection, daily start of shift checks should be carried out for faults and damaged equipment to be immediately reported to the Supervisor. CEO's will be required to assist with the clearing of snow from Medway car park surfaces as directed, if the weather inhibits the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices.The post holder will work on a shift pattern basis to ensure that the parking service is operational 7 days per week, from 07:00am – 10:15pm hours (including bank holidays).A uniform is required to be worn for this role at all times. This should be worn and used in a professional manner. Staff are responsible for their own uniforms, and this remains the property of Medway Council. Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required. The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Suraj Soyinka on 01634 331650.Previous applications need not to apply. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Parking Enforcement are seeking a Civil Enforcement Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Civil Enforcement Officer

1-year fixed term contract - This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).Public Health are seeking a Public Health Programme Manager (Health Protection) to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. To lead the development and implementation of a range of Health Protection interventions, advocating, creating opportunities and facilitating partnerships to deliver against the Public Health, Health protection service plan, including specific high priority programmes such as Vaccine delivery and outbreak management. These programmes are high profile for the organisation and managing the council’s reputation is a critical element, so the post holder will be heavily involved in developing the strategy for these programmes and delivering the outcomes with the partners.Reviewing national policy, understanding best practice, and setting local policy will be an integral part of this role, for all programmes within the portfolio. There will also be responsibility for maintaining active external relationships with others involved in similar work across the country so that Medway’s work can inform, and be informed by, emerging best practice. Represent the service at all senior level meetings locally, nationally, and regionally, including delivering formal presentations.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/onemedwayplan" target="_blank">One Medway Council Plan</a> and embeds our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200783/our_values_and_behaviours" target="_blank">values and behaviours.</a>Accountabilities and outcomes:Manage complex programmes, assessing and taking account of known risks, adapting to changes and problems along the way in order to ensure that aims and objectives are achieved and deliver defined outcomes.Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate evidence-based public health programmes that focus on the delivery of outcomes and ambitions set out in national and local strategies to improve and to work within professional and ethical boundaries while promoting population health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities.Oversee the development and provision of high-quality community-based services, business cases and reports, service specifications, analyses of need, demand, spend, and performance data, working within the legislative framework that underpins public service provision to maximise opportunities to protect and promote health and wellbeing. Build sound and productive working relationships with colleagues and staff groups, engaging others in a credible, persuasive way and maintain active external relationships with others involved in similar work across the country so that Medway’s work can inform, and be informed by, emerging best practice.Represent the Council at local, regional, and national steering groups, networks and other meetings, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards.Collate and critically appraise evidence including ensuring compliance with relevant procedures for governance, risk and control, including assuring the quality of all required information for the governance structure. Analyse and interpret varied and complex information or situations, developing solutions and/or strategies that take more than a year to formulate.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described aboveIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Karen Chukwukaodinaka on <a href="mailto:karen.chukwukaodinaka@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.chukwukaodinaka@medway.gov.uk</a>.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Public Health Programme Manager - Health Protection

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To be responsible for a wide range and complexity of development schemes from the point they are handed over from the New Business Team (NBT) through to conclusion of the Final Account/End of Defects Liability Period. Of paramount importance is the requirement that all schemes are project managed in such a way as to ensure they are delivered on time, to agreed budget and required design and quality standards.<h4>Salary:</h4>£45,000 to £50,000<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>"I’ve worked in the Development Team for over 6 years now, overseeing a number of our housing development projects. It’s important to me to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can excel and feel confident in sharing new ideas and ways of working.Outside of work, I enjoy running and playing video games, which often inspire my approach to problem-solving."Fernando Temprano - Head of Development and Construction<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES•Be responsible for providing day-to-day project management on a diverse and, sometimes complex, range of developments, as directed by the Head of Development &amp; Construction.•Liaise with solicitors, contractors and local authorities to ensure legal documents are agreed and signed within the required timescales (include s106, s104, s38, S278, Nominations Agreements, Bonds and Sureties, Collateral Warranties, Wayleaves and Easements). Negotiate to remove or alter planning conditions where necessary.•Represent the organisation at monthly site meetings with contractor, architect and employer’s agent and other external parties and make appropriate decisions to progress the scheme.•Monitor the contractor’s progress and performance on site against programme and act to achieve improvement where necessary.•Assume the Client Role and responsibilities under the CDM 2015 Regulations: review Pre-contract Health &amp; Safety File and liaise and co-operate with Principle Designer and CDM Advisor during and post contract to ensure contractor and all consultants comply.•In liaison with Employers Agent be responsible for all risk management aspects of individual projects.•As schemes progress, negotiate changes and/or upgrades to specification by having due regard for (and reviewing) the original plans, working drawings and budget control. Ensure continued compliance with all Homes England and TCHG requirements.•Monitor and control scheme expenditure against the agreed contract sum, scheme and cash flow forecasts. Inform the Head of Development and Construction and the Finance Team of deviations from agreed financial parameters. If necessary, re-appraise the scheme, using the Group’s financial appraisal model and seek a new Delegated Authority prior to proceeding. •Local Authority Partners etc, advise on scheme progress, forecast completion and handover dates, prepare quarterly illustrated Progress Reports, participate and/or Chair regular liaison meetings and organise site visits as necessary. •Chair regular liaison meeting with internal stakeholders. advise on scheme progress, forecast handover dates and respond to queries raised at meetings. •Provide information for Love Living Homes Team to assist early marketing of all home ownership and rented properties.•Ensure all properties are acceptable for handover at Practical Completion and that all required documentation is in place, (e.g. H&amp;S Files, Operating Manuals, As Built Drawings, HUG’s, Keys, Meter Reading etc), prior to accepting handover on behalf of the Group.•Participate and contribute to scheme design proposals and discussions, assisting the New Business Team (NBT) as appropriate to ensure compliance with all Homes England funding requirements, Design &amp; Quality Standards, the Group’s Design Guide &amp; Technical Brief and regulatory requirements. •Ensure all new business opportunities are highlighted to the NBT at the earliest opportunity.•Keep accurate scheme information recorded on internal platforms (Pamwin, Dynamics) to allow for accurate financial and programme forecasting for internal stakeholders.•Monitor contractor performance during Defects Liability Period and co-ordinate End of Defects Inspections with EA to ensure satisfactory resolution on behalf of the Group and our customers.•Negotiate the settlement of outstanding defects at the end of the Defects Liability Period and keeping other departments (Housing and C&amp;C, Asset Management) informed of progress•Initiate Customer Satisfaction Surveys following Practical completion/handover. Respond to survey comments with resident, in order that issues can be addressed. •Agree the Final Account, any deductions and/or release of retention monies as appropriate. Keep the Finance Department informed of progress. •Undertake Contractor and consultant post contract reviews and pass details to the Procurement Manager for monitoring purposes.•Prepare for, organise interviews/viewings and attend scheme audits, as required by Homes England and/or the Group’s Internal Auditors.•Undertake a final scheme audit and appraisal and archive files and contract documentation as appropriate.•Actively promote the Group’s Equal and Diversity Policies in all aspects of duties relating to staff, residents, contractors, consultants and external agencies. •Compile and maintain accurate scheme files required for charging and auditing purposes and prepare, scheme progress and KPI reports. •To work always within the Group’s risk management framework and contribute to the identification and management of risk at both a team and organisational level. •Represent and promote TCHG at meetings and events with contractors, consultants, Local Authorities, and residents etc<h4>General</h4>General:•To adhere to the Group’s equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.•Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the Group.•To actively contribute towards the Group’s key performance indicators and professional standards. •Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.•To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.•To participate in training and attend other meetings and staff events as required.•To complete formal complaints in line with TCH complaints policy. •To undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected from time to time.•Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group.This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive and does not form part of the contract of employment.<h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4>•Good standard of general education to degree level or equivalent experience •Have or working towards a professional Qualification in a Project Management/Building related discipline (Desirable)<h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>•Detailed knowledge and understanding of housing development process•Experience in project managing diverse and complex developments•Experience in communicating and liaising with solicitors, contractors and local authorities within time scales•An understanding of contracts and procurement practices. (Desirable)•Understanding of common and emerging design and construction defects and how to avoid them (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4>•Excellent project management skills. •Excellent financial and numerical skills including budget and cashflow management.•Excellent communication skills •Excellent customer service skills. •Strong organisational skills•Aptitude to plan and prioritise workloads•Ability to write reports.•Possess a clean driving licence and a car available for the role<h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 28 July 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Tuesday, 5 August 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/wyoOJcPf" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Project Manager (Delivery)

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>You will drive, support and guide on operational Health &amp; Safety issues across TCH’s portfolio - initially prioritising our repairs, maintenance and construction teams. This involves delivering health and safety excellence through the development of our health and safety management system, creating and implementing robust risk and safety assessments, safe systems of work, training, coaching, health and safety promotions, inspections, accident/incident prevention and investigations, and building a great health and safety culture.Responsible to: TCHR General ManagerResponsible for: All repairs related health and safety, environmental, management framework, policies and procedures. <h4>Salary:</h4>£56,053<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>Core accountabilities •Implement and manage the new Information Management System for H&amp;S •Deliver on health and safety management, behaviours and cultures •Establish and deliver robust health and safety requirements for our repairs, maintenance and construction works. •Compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies found •Establish risk assessments in place for TCHR activities and ensure control measures are understood, implemented and monitored •Establish safe systems of work for high/medium risk operations and ensure effective implementation •Ensure robust risk management solutions and controls for lone working, PPE, manual handling, CoSHH, driving for work, working at height, work equipment •Implement and ensure robust personal safety arrangements (encompassing lone working and violence and aggression) and monitor understanding and effectiveness •Assist with the compilation, review and distribution of health and safety policies and procedures •Undertake regular inspections in line with the health and safety audit plan, and compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies •Investigate accidents, incidents and health &amp; safety concerns (including RIDDOR) and ensure appropriate control and prevention measures in place •Develop and deliver a range of toolbox talks, practical and technical health and safety related training courses •Develop and deliver formal and informal health and safety communication programmes •Support local management and safety support staff e.g. safety coordinators, fire wardens &amp; first aiders •Manage the health and safety systems and portals e.g. accident/incidents, lone worker and intranet •Review and monitor contractor health and safety selection, assessment, management and control •Create health and safety data and dashboards •Monitor health and safety performance compliance and control •Work with Heads of Services, Line Managers and Team leaders to drive positive health and safety cultures and behaviours within TCHR teams •Provide support and guidance to key stakeholders e.g. Compliance, Asset Management, Epsom DLO and External Contractors •Provide regular updates to the General Manager of TCHR on health and safety risks, concerns, opportunities and wins across the group sites.Other Key responsibilities •The H&amp;S Manager will act as Principal Designer for all repair work •The H&amp;S Manager will be responsible for compliancy under the Construction, Design &amp; Management (CDM) Regulation 2015 within TCHR •Awareness of fire safety, wellbeing, personal safety <h4>General</h4>•To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. •Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. •To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. •Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. •To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. •To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. •Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. •Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. •Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. •Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. •Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. •Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. •This role will involve visiting other offices and stock and you will be required to have your own car and full driving licence. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.<h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4>•Health and Safety Degree, NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ L6 Diploma or equivalent •CMIOSH status or working towards •GCSE standard or equivalent education •Competent user of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, and Excel) •IMaPs (APS Accreditation)<h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>•Experience of document management and diary co-ordination •Knowledge of the housing sector would be an advantage •Experience of delivering advice and complex information often in challenging situations •Ability to manage expectations and act as a gatekeeper •Knowledge of risk management/assessment frameworks •Preferable to be a recognised internal or lead auditor qualification •Experience of health, safety and environmental management systems (e.g. ISO45001, ISO14001)<h4>Behaviours</h4>•Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills •Good numerical and analytical skills •Proven ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle a number of tasks simultaneously and accurately. •Proactive approach to solving problems •Able to work as an effective team member with minimum supervision •Ability to multitask and anticipate assignments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail •Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations •Ability to deal with sensitive information, maintaining discretion and confidentiality •Ability to create an environment of trust, fairness and openness. •Ability to lead and motivate a team. •Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. •Committed to continuing personal and professional development.<h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 21 July 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Friday, 1 August 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/ke7SdIkZ" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Health Safety Environmental and Compliance Manager

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To make a measurable, positive difference to TCH residents and help meet organisational and regulatory objectives by championing resident engagement and co-creation of services with residents ensuring the ‘resident voice’ features in all customer-facing and non-customer facing services.<h4>Salary:</h4>32,205<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>“I have been with TCH for just over two years now and it is lovely to work with an organisation who understands the importance of resident engagement.Our role is to make measurable, positive differences to residents and to help meet business objectives by championing resident engagement and co-creation of services with residents thereby ensuring the ‘resident voice’ features in all customer facing and non-customer facing services.I believe that by knowing our residents, and by including their voice in everything we do, we can deliver excellent services. It is also currently an exciting time for resident engagement with the introduction of the new Consumer Standards, which formally places residents at the centre of everything we do. There is lots to do!"Sarah Tickner - Resident Engagement Manager<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>•Lead on engagement activities, promoting innovation and good practice across the organisation, including any approaches such as co-creation in the design of service improvements. •Support in the promotion and production of marketing and advertising materials for engagement events. •Facilitate resident involvement events in collaboration with operational teams. •Provide support to TCH staff in dealing with and understanding resident engagement feedback by sharing good practice and ensuring awareness of key trends and themes to support performance and service improvement. •‘Close the loop’ by tracking, evidencing and reporting on impact made to services from resident engagement activity. •Support compliance with Equality and Diversity legislation by working with teams to ensure understanding of resident groups, accessibility, and satisfaction and working to identify and engage underrepresented and harder to reach groups and individuals. •Target all engagement events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, removing barriers to engagement and in doing so help TCH meet regulatory requirements. •Support formal engagement structures and new initiatives to ensure greater numbers of residents get involved. •Support local engagement groups, including associations, clubs, focus groups, community events and other local similar groups and events. Engagement and Insight •Promote, develop, and sustain effective resident engagement by increasing the impact of engagement activities. •Assist the Resident Engagement Manager and data and insight team in the collection, collation, analysis and reporting of all customer insight, using methods such as tailored Surveys, WordNerds and CX Feedback. •Produce Feedback Delivery Plans / Service Improvement Plans in collaboration with relevant Manager. •Support reporting on all progress being made against Feedback Delivery Plans/Service Improvement Plans, •Assist the Resident Engagement Manager with identifying resident insight projects •Lead in the production of feedback outcomes to be included in newsletters, the website and on social media platforms, including “You Said, We’re doing …”, and main themes being identified by resident feedback. <h4>General</h4>GENERAL•To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. •Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. •To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. •Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. •To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. •To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. •Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. •Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. •Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. •Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. •Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. •Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. •This role will involve visiting other offices and stock and you will be required to have your own car and full driving licence. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.<h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4>Minimum A level/NVQ qualification. (Desirable) •Housing Qualification or GCSE level passes Grade C or above, or equivalent and a willingness to work towards professional qualifications as required. <h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>•A good understanding of customer experience. •Experience of delivering resident engagement/empowerment to generate continuous improvement. •Knowledge and understanding of a range of community engagement systems and techniques. •A working knowledge on how to deliver projects (project management) •Excellent, evidenced customer care skills and a “people” focussed approach to service delivery and track record of engaging with customers. •High level IT skills, including the use of web-based systems. •High quality communication skills, particularly in relation to report writing and with customers. •Ability to design and deliver events and training activities for a variety of audiences. •A record of high-quality service delivery. •Experience in a frontline service environment. •Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Desirable) •Experience in a housing environment. (Desirable) •An understanding of vulnerability and support services. (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4>•A flexible approach to work, including evenings and weekend work. •Excellent influencing and problem-solving skills. •Ability to develop positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels. •Excellent organisational skills. <h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 30 June 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Wednesday, 16 July 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/avOKGlVF" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Resident Engagement Officer

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To work with our TCH stakeholders to design, deliver and evaluate user training for IT applications delivered and supported by IT. <h4>Salary:</h4>£35,412 per annum<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35 hours per week<h4>Contract:</h4>12 month fixed term contract<h4>Probation Period:</h4>Six months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>One month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>“I have worked in the IT department for the last 8 years and have made it my mission to raise the profile of the department and services. As the IT Service Delivery Manager I feel I can take this to a new level and bring the quality I have shown in my front line work to the wider business. Do you have the passion and drive to join me on this adventure?"Ricky Brown, IT Service Delivery Manager<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li> Develop and deliver IT training materials on a wide range of software applications (e.g., session plans, user guides, videos, and other interactive content). </li><li> Create impactful resources and update training manuals and handouts, such as user guides, manuals, and hints-and-tips tailored to our staff. </li><li> Support technology change initiatives through tailored training solutions as part of projects and development release cycle and ensuring usage of systems is optimised. </li><li> Maintain relevant business applications knowledge and associated business policies, processes, and procedures. </li><li> Analyse individual and group training needs by gathering information pertaining to work procedures, workflow, and reports, understanding job specific functions and tasks and working directly with users to support adoption, understand the effectiveness of applications and identify opportunities for improvement. </li><li> Design, organise and effectively deliver training courses on IT applications to meet the needs of all staff, using technology and pre-developed learning assets (e-learning, recorded webinars, videos, user guides, etc.). </li><li> Monitor, evaluate and review the effectiveness and quality of training and learning programmes for continuous improvement. </li><li> Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support the delivery of IT training services. </li><li> Collaborate with teams and individual stakeholders to enhance processes, identify skill gaps, and deliver innovative solutions. </li><li> Identify business process improvements and liaise with stakeholders to support delivery of business process improvements. </li><li> Operate as an effective member of the team, working within the agreed project delivery methodology. </li><li> Be the Subject Matter Expert for IT systems training, acting in an advisory and supporting capacity for business change projects and initiatives (e.g., training needs analysis, determining most appropriate training delivery methods, etc.). </li><li> Ensure effective communication across the business regarding system usage best practice, training courses and resources available. </li><li> Co-ordinate the administration of training courses, including diary management and database management. </li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. </li><li> Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. </li><li> To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. </li><li> Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. </li><li> Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. </li><li> Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. </li><li> Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. </li><li> Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. </li><li> This role will involve visiting other offices and stock and you will be required to have your own car and full driving licence. </li><li> To work onsite at least 4 days a week but the nature of the role could require a willingness to be flexible and be onsite daily. </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> GCSE standard or equivalent education. </li><li> Competent user of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, and Excel). </li><li> Professional training or teaching qualification. </li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Sound experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training materials and programmes for business applications software (IT training experience). </li><li> Experience of working with in-house development teams, 3rd party application developers and solution providers. </li><li> Experience of designing and delivering IT skills training courses and materials to a wide range of users. </li><li> Good knowledge of project and programme management planning. </li><li> Ability to readily gain in depth knowledge and experience of use of multiple business IT systems and associated business working practices. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li> Able to present and communicate effectively on training related matters to a broad range of technical and non-technical colleagues. </li><li> Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills. </li><li> Good numerical and analytical skills. </li><li> Proven ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle a number of tasks simultaneously and accurately. </li><li> Proactive approach to solving problems. </li><li> Able to work as an effective team member with minimum supervision. </li><li> Ability to multitask and anticipate assignments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. </li><li> Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations. </li><li> Ability to deal with sensitive information, maintaining discretion and confidentiality. </li><li> Ability to create an environment of trust, fairness, and openness. </li><li> Team player with a passion for technology and the ability to lead and motivate users. </li><li> Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. </li><li> Committed to continuing personal and professional development. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Friday, 12 September 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Thursday, 18 September 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/QyF09JN3" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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IT Trainer

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To design, specify and manage domestic building works with the aim of adapting and repairing the homes of our customers to enable them to live safely and independently.Please note:<ul><li> We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable applicant is found.</li><li> This role involves coverage of the Medway area and is therefore ideal for candidates located nearby. </li></ul><h4>Salary:</h4>£45,505 per annum<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35 hours per wekk<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent<h4>Probation Period:</h4>Six month<h4>Notice Period:</h4>One month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>“I have been in the team since 2017, and we work across the Medway area to support people to apply for, and access, local government grant funding to provide essential adaptations to their homes. I feel it is so rewarding for the team and I to be a part of this invaluable service knowing that we are having a direct impact to help people to remain living independently in their own homes.”Sharon Mann, Team Manager <h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>Technical<ul><li> Inspect and survey customer’s homes providing a technical assessment and advice regarding repairs and improvements. Provide guidance to enable customers to make informed decisions around independent living, health, and wellbeing. </li><li> Prepare accurate and clearly produced drawings, specifications, and schedules of rates to agreed timescales. </li><li> Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of legislation and law to include Building Regulations, CDM regulations, statutory consents, Health &amp; Safety Regulations and Party Wall matters. </li><li> Agree timetables, work programmes with builders. </li><li> To demonstrate a working knowledge of contract law in respect of standard forms of building contract. </li><li> To inspect and certify building works for purposes of valuation and payment of contractor’s invoices. </li><li> Instruct building contractors in respect of variations to specified work and assess and agree associated costs. </li><li> To accept or refuse building works based on a technical assessment of quality and compliance with contract documentation. </li><li> Monitor and report upon the performance of building contractors as part of the Agencies continuous improvement programme. </li><li> Carry out risk assessments regarding personal safety and that of others within proximity of working environment. </li>Administrative<li> Hold a dynamic caseload of projects from initial inspection to completion and to manage it to ensure as far as is possible that performance targets are met. </li><li> Hold case meetings as required to identify and resolve problems to assist with the smooth and efficient flow of cases. </li><li> Provide technical information and reports as required to internal and external contacts. </li><li> Investigate and respond to customer enquiries and complaints in a timely and efficient manner. </li><li> Keep accurate records in respect of cases are kept and that all records are factual and free from personal opinions and where appropriate, are clearly identified as confidential. .</li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible and recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business</li><li> To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge. </li><li> Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business. </li><li> This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. </li><li> This role requires the individual to travel to various sites across Hastings &amp; Rother in East Sussex and it is expected that an individual in this role has a full driving licence and access to a car with relevant insurance.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Evidence of a good educational standard, including GCSE English and Maths. </li><li> Recognised qualification such as BTEC in Building Construction.</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Experience of managing a caseload. </li><li> Managing/supervising contractors carrying out adaptations and repairs in domestic housing. </li><li> Designing and planning extensions and major adaptations to domestic buildings including all surveys, calculations, statutory applications, design statements and detailed tender documents. </li><li> Accurately produce drawings using AutoCAD. </li><li> Successfully preparing works for Planning and Building Regulations approval. </li><li> Well organised with excellent time management skills, able to arrange and manage workload demands, determine priority tasks, meet tight deadlines, and achieve goals. </li><li> Knowledge of energy efficiency measures. </li><li> Experience of domestic construction and building repairs and maintenance. </li><li> Knowledge of up-to-date grants and loans available for customers. </li><li> Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory and voluntary sector. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li> Flexible and problem-solving abilities essential. </li><li> Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity and a genuine desire to help people with disabilities and/or support needs. </li><li> Self-reliant and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision as well as part of a team. </li><li> Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. </li><li> Comprehensive IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail. </li><li> To be able to work outside your normal office hours as required. </li><li> To be willing to train and gain qualifications to enhance own ability to undertake role. </li><li> Able to work in other office locations as required. </li><li> You will need to be able to drive and have access to suitable means of transport. Personal vehicles need to be insured for business use. </li><li> An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.</li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 1 September 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Tuesday, 2 September 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/h87bNHpX" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Surveyor

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team 

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



Are you passionate about shaping places and supporting sustainable development? We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Planning Officer to join our Planning Service team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience or a strong interest in Development Management to contribute to a dynamic and customer-focused service.
About the Role
As a Planning Officer, you’ll play a key role in assessing and determining planning applications and appeals, engaging in pre-application discussions, and supporting enforcement activities. You’ll also assist in preparing reports and presentations for Planning Committee and other forums, helping to ensure high-quality decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Assess planning proposals, undertake site visits, and prepare accurate reports and recommendations.</li>
<li>Lead and contribute to pre-application discussions with applicants and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Present reports to Members’ Working Parties, Committees, and external organisations.</li>
<li>Liaise with internal departments and external bodies to ensure coordinated planning responses.</li>
<li>Support enforcement investigations, including monitoring planning conditions and breaches.</li>
<li>Prepare appeal statements and attend site visits; Grade 5 officers may represent the Council at Hearings.</li>
<li>Assist with technical and administrative tasks related to Planning Committee reports and presentations.</li>
<li>Respond to Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations requests. Contribute to maintaining strong internal and external relationships and delivering a responsive service.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
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<li>Experience in planning or a related discipline, with a customer-focused approach.</li>
<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with or working towards a planning qualification.</li>
<li>Licentiate membership of the RTPI or a clear pathway towards membership.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of planning legislation and guidance; detailed understanding of Development Management and appeal procedures is desirable.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret plans, negotiate effectively, and produce high-quality written work.</li>
<li>Proficiency in IT systems including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>A collaborative team player who can also work independently and manage competing priorities.</li>
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Special Requirements
Full valid UK driving licence (or equivalent). Ability to undertake site inspections, including in rural areas.
Career Progression
This is a career-graded post, offering development opportunities aligned with your experience and performance. You’ll be supported to grow professionally and take on increasingly complex and high-profile projects.
What you’ll get:
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<li>22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with 5 years' continuous Local Government service) and 3 additional days in December.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contribution of 19.7%</li>
<li>Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body.</li>
<li>Hybrid working to support work/life balance. Free parking near the Town Hall.</li>
<li>Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more.</li>
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Ready to apply?
Apply now and take the next step in your planning career. &nbsp;If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Richard Hazelgrove, Development Management Team Leader at <a href="mailto:Richard.Hazelgrove@Tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Hazelgrove@Tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or on 01892 554054.
Advert Closing date: 31 August midnight&nbsp;
Interviews:&nbsp; TBC

Planning Officer (Career Grade)

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



About us:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is committed to delivering high quality service to our community. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance &amp; Parking Systems Analyst to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient operation of our Financial and Parking systems with scope for analysis of data to support and develop a modern, user-friendly service.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Finance and Parking Services by using data analytics to inform decision-making across Finance, Procurement, and Parking services.</li>
<li>You’ll collect, collate, and cleanse data from various internal and external sources to create composite datasets for analysis, while ensuring compliance with GDPR.</li>
<li>Your work will involve developing and maintaining performance dashboards, identifying and resolving data discrepancies, and streamlining processes through system integration.</li>
<li>Additionally at times you’ll support the administration of key financial and parking systems, including providing technical support and training to staff.</li>
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About You:
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<li>We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual with experience working with large datasets and financial systems. You should be confident using tools like Microsoft Excel, Business Objects, Power BI or similar analytics tools to extract insights and support decision-making. Experience with system integration, APIs, and data transfer methods is highly desirable.</li>
<li>You’ll need excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues across the organisation.</li>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject is required, and a background in finance, IT, or data analysis would be a strong advantage.</li>
<li>You will be open and trustworthy, supporting change and will seek to improve service delivery to enable the council to achieve its Digital First ambitions.</li>
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What We Offer:
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<li>24 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
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To Find out More:
For further information regarding this post, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Ben Isted on 01892 554138 or email any questions to <a href="mailto:Ben.Isted@Tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ben.Isted@Tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>

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