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If this role is for you, then Impulse Leisure would welcome your application, and has many benefits to offer.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are positive about disability and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
Please APPLY ONLINE via the link provided.
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Motivated individual with a passion for fitness and wellbeing wanted to join our team!
Our Senior Fitness and Wellbeing Coaches help to teach, supervise, monitor and mentor members progress through regular and effective communication, and a genuine desire to accelerate their progress.&nbsp;
Training therefore includes the design of personalised exercise programmes, nutrition, lifestyle management, anatomy and physiology, health and well-being.&nbsp; You will also assist the Fitness Manager in leading a dedicated team to ensure a consistent quality member experience.&nbsp; This will include maintaining facilities to the highest standards, and the promotion of gym floor classes and challenges.&nbsp;
The successful candidate must have a CIMSPA accredited Personal Training qualification at Level 3, or above.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Join Essex County Council's Legal Team - Make a Real Impact in Public LawAre you a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a passion for Corporate and Commercial LawEssex Legal Services provide high quality, professional, legal advice across the council and to increasing numbers of external clients. Providing a client facing legal service which proactively embraces change and delights the customer. We are a specialist legal team providing high quality Corporate and Commercial advice supporting on ECC's business as usual activities and also working on innovate and major projects and programmes. . Achieving good customer service and making a real and demonstrable difference to the delivery of Essex Legal Services' business and the business of our clients. We are looking for a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive primarily with a strong interest in working in-house to contribute to the ongoing development of the business and with the ability to build excellent working relationship with our clients. To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank">Corporate Services and Transformation</a>Why Essex County Council?<ul>
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Diverse and Impactful Work: We serve 1.5 million people, a £1.7 billion estate and tackle a wide range of interesting and complex legal challenges and projects.</li>
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Supportive Team Environment: Join a brilliant team of lawyers who are dedicated to making a difference. New joiners rave about the interesting work and the support they receive.</li>
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In-House Expertise: Most of our work is done in-house, providing you with a rich and varied experience.</li>
</ul>What We're Looking For<ul>
<li>Qualified Solicitors/Barristers / Legal Executives with a current practising certificate and a strong interest in working in-house.</li>
<li>Expertise in contract, corporate and commercial law</li>
<li>Strong Communicators &amp; Relationship Builders. Able to provide clear advice on complex issues and build trusted relationships across a large, politically sensitive organisation.</li>
<li>Outcome-Focused Professionals who understand client needs and drive productivity and efficiency improvements.</li>
</ul>Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Provide timely, accurate legal advice across the Council and to external clients.</li>
<li>Act as a legal practitioner and advocate, offering specialist consultation and support.</li>
<li>Constructively challenge and influence decision-making to achieve the best outcomes.</li>
<li>Build strong working relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and other local authorities.</li>
<li>Deliver against business plans aligned with the Council's strategic vision.</li>
</ul>Why You'll Love Working with Us:<ul>
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Flexible Work Arrangements: Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to work from home while still benefiting from in-person collaboration in our Chelmsford offices.</li>
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Generous Time Off: Start with 27 days of holiday, increasing with service, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year.</li>
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Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
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Professional Growth: We cover professional fees for approved professions, supporting your career development.</li>
<li>Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.</li>
</ul>Interested?To learn more about our current opportunities, please email us at <a>Resourcing.Team@essex.gov.uk</a> . We'd be delighted to speak with you.Why Essex?As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://workingforessex.com/roles?source=workingforessex.com&amp;data=05|02|Sharon.Burrus2@essex.gov.uk|2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|638790046808311814|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4=&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> | <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> | <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> | <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

Qualified Solicitor  - Corporate and Commercial Law

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Finance Assistant - Debt CollectionFixed Term, Full Time£25,081 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 31st August 2025As an 'Anywhere Worker' position, the role will involve a combination of remote and office based working. There will be an expectation for you to attend the office based at County Hall, Chelmsford approximately 1 day per week (usually a Tuesday) in addition to 'as and when' there is a business need. About Us:Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Income aims to provide a comprehensive financial transactional and support service, maximising new and innovative technology to provide excellent customer service using a multi skilled workforce. We are recruiting Finance Assistants to join our Debt Collection team. If you have good interpersonal and communication skills to deliver excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that this is a credit control and not an accountancy focused role. Customer interaction by phone and email is the primary function so good communication skills are essential.This role is offered as a Full Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract.Benefits:<ul>
<li>Healthy work life balance.</li>
<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.</li>
<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.</li>
<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.</li>
<li>Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave.</li>
</ul>Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank">pay and reward</a>.The Role:Working within Income Collection in order to maximise the income generated for Services in Adult Social Care at Essex County Council, alongside ensuring effective recovery of aged debt. Finance Assistants will work with customers to ensure that their invoices for Adult Social Care services are paid promptly with a view to arranging automated future payments including direct debits.A Finance Assistant will be experienced in working as a team member across a flexible and multi skilled workforce, delivering excellent customer service. You will need to manage and respond to customer queries to seek resolution.Knowledge of income collection processes is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.About You:Essential:<ul>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as an ability to build, establish and maintain relationships.</li>
<li>A good telephone manner is needed along with a firm, fair and friendly approach.</li>
<li>The ability to deliver effective administrative duties; well organised, reliable, able to meet deadlines, whilst appropriately handling confidential and sensitive information.</li>
<li>A good level of competency using Microsoft office packages including, Outlook, Word and Excel.</li>
</ul>Desirable:<ul>
<li>Credit control/debt collection experience.</li>
<li>Some knowledge of P2P/Income systems and demonstrable accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase to pay and e-invoicing experience would be desirable.</li>
<li>Negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>What will you be doing?<ul>
<li>Ensure effective recovery of Adult Social Care Income.</li>
<li>Work towards effectively building key stakeholder relationships and effectively managing conversations in order to resolve debt issues.</li>
<li>Contribute towards delivery of key KPI's in delivering the above requirements in an effective, compassionate and compliant manner.</li>
<li>Effective in managing queries and disputes in order to ensure effective resolutions.</li>
<li>Negotiating payments and promoting automated processes to service users, in order to reduce the likelihood of repeated debts.</li>
<li>Contributes to the delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision.</li>
<li>Responsible for processing and managing financial transactions, following defined business processes, inputting and interpreting data to ensure quality, consistency, accuracy, timeliness and high performance.</li>
<li>Responsible for delivering all activities to meet defined deadlines, proactively reporting any risks or issues for early resolution.</li>
<li>Provides support and guidance to internal and external customers in a professional manner, in line with financial processes, ensuring that policy and legislation are met.</li>
<li>Carries out basic reporting, which contributes to the management of organisational performance, maximises income and ensures compliance with Financial Regulations and ECC Policies.</li>
<li>Work flexibly and collaboratively across P2P and Income to deliver finance support.</li>
<li>Recommend process improvements and redesign to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency.</li>
<li>Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit:<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank">Corporate Services</a>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.How to apply:Start your career with the Finance Team by clicking the APPLY button now!If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>.Additional Information:If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email: <a>Resourcing.Team@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

Finance Assistant - Debt Collection

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Finance Assistant - Debt CollectionPermanent, Full Time£25,081 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 31st August 2025As an 'Anywhere Worker' position, the role will involve a combination of remote and office based working. There will be an expectation for you to attend the office based at County Hall, Chelmsford approximately 1 day per week (usually a Tuesday) in addition to 'as and when' there is a business need. About Us:Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Income aims to provide a comprehensive financial transactional and support service, maximising new and innovative technology to provide excellent customer service using a multi skilled workforce. We are recruiting Finance Assistants to join our Debt Collection team. If you have good interpersonal and the communication skills to deliver excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that this is a credit control and not an accountancy focused role. Customer interaction by phone and email is the primary function so good communication skills are essential.Benefits:<ul>
<li>Healthy work life balance.</li>
<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.</li>
<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.</li>
<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.</li>
<li>Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave.</li>
</ul>Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank">pay and reward</a>.The Role:Working within Income Collection in order to maximise the income generated for Services in Adult Social Care at Essex County Council, alongside ensuring effective recovery of aged debt. Finance Assistants will work with customers to ensure that their invoices for Adult Social Care services are paid promptly with a view to arranging automated future payments including direct debits.A Finance Assistant will be experienced in working as a team member across a flexible and multi skilled workforce, delivering excellent customer service. You will need to manage and respond to customer queries to seek resolution.Knowledge of income collection processes is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.About You:Essential:<ul>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as an ability to build, establish and maintain relationships.</li>
<li>A good telephone manner is needed along with a firm, fair and friendly approach.</li>
<li>The ability to deliver effective administrative duties; well organised, reliable, able to meet deadlines, whilst appropriately handling confidential and sensitive information.</li>
<li>A good level of competency using Microsoft office packages including, Outlook, Word and Excel.</li>
</ul>Desirable:<ul>
<li>Credit control/debt collection experience.</li>
<li>Some knowledge of P2P/Income systems and demonstrable accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase to pay and e-invoicing experience would be desirable.</li>
<li>Negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>What will you be doing?<ul>
<li>Ensure effective recovery of Adult Social Care Income.</li>
<li>Work towards effectively building key stakeholder relationships and effectively managing conversations in order to resolve debt issues.</li>
<li>Contribute towards delivery of key KPI's in delivering the above requirements in an effective, compassionate and compliant manner.</li>
<li>Effective in managing queries and disputes in order to ensure effective resolutions.</li>
<li>Negotiating payments and promoting automated processes to service users, in order to reduce the likelihood of repeated debts.</li>
<li>Contributes to the delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision.</li>
<li>Responsible for processing and managing financial transactions, following defined business processes, inputting and interpreting data to ensure quality, consistency, accuracy, timeliness and high performance.</li>
<li>Responsible for delivering all activities to meet defined deadlines, proactively reporting any risks or issues for early resolution.</li>
<li>Provides support and guidance to internal and external customers in a professional manner, in line with financial processes, ensuring that policy and legislation are met.</li>
<li>Carries out basic reporting, which contributes to the management of organisational performance, maximises income and ensures compliance with Financial Regulations and ECC Policies.</li>
<li>Work flexibly and collaboratively across P2P and Income to deliver finance support.</li>
<li>Recommend process improvements and redesign to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency.</li>
<li>Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit:<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank">Corporate Services</a>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.How to apply:Start your career with the Finance Team by clicking the APPLY button now!If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>.Additional Information:If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email: <a>Resourcing.Team@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

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This is a 12 month secondment with an opportunity to support young people who are care experienced to gain suitable accommodation and reduce the risk of becoming or actually being homeless.
This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford 2-3 day per week, with the remaining time for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation’s needs
Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 2nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row.
To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/children-families?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families</a>
Please take a look at our&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/475853823/dd8949f748" target="_blank">‘No Magic’ Children &amp; Families video</a>
The Opportunity:
This post is funded by the DFE and supported by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for 12 months to provide specific interventions to aid good housing outcomes and a reduction in homelessness for young people who have exited care.
The purpose of the Homelessness Personal Advisor is specific to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping for care leavers and support those care leaves that are homeless to access suitable accommodation. It is a non-case holding position and work is generated through referral from the allocate worker.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency.&nbsp; Driving licence and car with business use insurance or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Accountabilities: 
<ul>
<li>Work alongside the allocated worker to support, facilitate, negotiate appropriate accommodation across Essex County Council and attend all Leaving &amp; After Care Team locations – Harlow, Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester.</li>
<li>Provide practical, personal and emotional support to children, young people in order to meet assessed need; to maintain and promote their health, physical, emotional development and well-being in relation to their accommodation. This may include domestic tasks and transporting where necessary.</li>
<li>Specifically support and advise young people leaving care in key areas that will impact on their Accommodation/Housing.</li>
<li>Facilitate, directly and indirectly the assessment of need, engaging with the ongoing monitoring and reassessment over time</li>
<li>Identify and support young people to overcome barriers to accommodation, enable and empower young people to make decisions in their lives and to self-advocate, as well as advocate on behalf of young people who do not have the skills to do this.</li>
<li>Contribute to the Pathway Plan held by the allocated worker, from the assessment which creates a viable response to established need over time.</li>
<li>Be prepared to work in a variety of ways, apart from direct work with individuals, for example in groups, running sessions at “Drop ins” etc.</li>
<li>Work alongside colleagues both within Social Care and from other agencies, and to engage with significant people in the young person’s life (members of the family, community etc).</li>
<li>Develop improved joint working between Leaving Care Services, Housing and other key Local Authorities and third sector services.</li>
<li>Offer consultation to Leaving and After Care staff on accommodation.</li>
<li>To develop good links with Housing Officers to assist in timely problem solving and decision making.</li>
<li>Collation and completion of Quarterly Monitoring Return to MHCLG with support from L&amp;AC Housing Lead.</li>
<li>Maintain records and write reports as required in accordance with Directorate Policy and Procedures.</li>
<li>Attend meetings as required by the Line Manager, e.g. reviews, planning meetings. NEST.</li>
<li>Maintain an awareness of relevant information and resources that may assist children, young people and their support network.</li>
<li>Keep abreast of practice developments through reading and attending training courses.</li>
<li>Be aware of and act within the Essex Child Protection Guidelines.</li>
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
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<li>At least obtained a NVQ Level 3 that relates to children and young people.</li>
<li>Experience of working with looked after children/ care leavers, in a statutory setting.</li>
<li>Experience in collaborating with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the service user.</li>
<li>Experience of housing issues for young people who are care experienced.</li>
<li>Knowledge of adolescents and adolescent issues and an understanding of trauma informed practice.</li>
<li>A commitment to working relationships which promote and support the service users’ developing into independence.</li>
<li>A commitment to one’s own personal and professional development.</li>
<li>Familiarity with the principles of the Children’s Act 1989 and the Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and Children and Social Work Act 2018.</li>
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This job description is not intended to be exhaustive.&nbsp; The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to these duties which may have to be varied after discussion, subject to the needs of the service. This may take the post holder out of hours on various occasions.
Please note Personal Advisor will not:
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<li>Have an allocated caseload.</li>
<li>Be named as key worker in a Child Protection case.</li>
<li>Have sole responsibility for assessment and review – they should contribute to assessment, undertake specific assessment tasks and monitor identified issues in conjunction with social work staff.</li>
<li>Work in an unsupported or unprotected way.</li>
</ul>
To read more about us please visit: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workingforessex.com%2Frole%2Fchildren-families&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C8bd29953e7aa4eb2c5a808dab7f387aa%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638024553815833055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Fg91tifhEHztT2i%2BG0kwGv4z%2FdQufvo5pWTU4IETZrc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families</a>
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency.&nbsp; Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Why Essex?&nbsp;
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We’re also committed to interview all&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and&nbsp;care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.&nbsp; The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate.&nbsp; This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.&nbsp; For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>
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Job DescriptionSalary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annumGrade: F11-month Fixed Term Contract37 hours per week&nbsp;We are seeking an experienced and dynamic CCTV Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team dedicated to enhancing public safety. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the CCTV service, ensuring that resources and information are effectively managed to meet the needs of various stakeholders. You will ensure that staff and assets are deployed effectively, demonstrating value for money and achieving the highest impact for the service.The post will be working within the Community Protection, Resilience &amp; Enforcement Team responsible community safety, protection, resilience and enforcement activities within Thurrock.&nbsp;The CCTV team works alongside the Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour, Street Enforcement, Parking Team to keep Thurrock a safe place to live, work and visit.&nbsp;Duties include but are not confined to:<ul> <li>Lead, manage, and inspire a dedicated team, fostering a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CCTV service, ensuring that it meets all required standards and delivers a high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a range of partners to ensure effective and timely responses to a broad range of critical incidents.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practice standards to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the CCTV service.</li> <li>Drive continuous service improvement by implementing innovative solutions and problem-solving approaches.</li> <li>Manage the service's resources, including personnel, technology, and data, to maximise operational efficiency and effectiveness.</li> <li>Maintain robust systems and processes to ensure the efficacy of the CCTV operations, including the management of sensitive data and information.</li></ul>Closing Date:&nbsp;Redeployment Only: 18th August 2025Internal &amp; External Applications: 31st August 2025Interview Date: To Be confirmedFor an informal discussion about the post please email Housing Enforcement Manager, Dulal Ahmed on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dahmed@thurrockk.gov.uk" target="_blank">dahmed@thurrockk.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;including your number and he will ring you. To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQjmmspnvqtMjBUTPPTg07IBiYpxSOoJMY4cgGCX8mfW0Q?e=ldE9Gv" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Environmental Health Officer - Braintree District CouncilBraintree District CouncilPermanent, Full Time£36,684 to £45,498 per annum Location: BraintreeClosing Date: 14th September 2025Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this Environmental Health Officer.To Apply for the role please complete the Braintree District Council application form here: <a href="https://ce0144li.webitrent.com/ce0144li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=889743G1EE&amp;VACANCY_ID=997036KN3M" target="_blank">Environmental Health Officer</a>. Please do not click the Apply button on the left.The Opportunity: We have a great opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join our team.The Role:Environmental health encompasses all of the external factors that affect human health and wellbeing. This includes issues relating to the air we breathe, the impact of the houses and conditions we live in, and the interactions we have with one another.This is a dynamic and constantly changing area of work and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer in the Housing &amp; Pollution team.We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player to undertake the full range of duties working in a geographical area of the District. We would be willing to consider applications from final year Environmental Health students or those requiring practical experience.The Housing &amp; Pollution specialist will undertake our HMO licensing, inspect properties for HHSRS compliance and carry out appropriate enforcement, respond to complaints of nuisance, filthy and verminous premises, permitted processes and contaminated land, and serving notices as necessary.The role will also respond to planning and licensing consultations and play an active role in delivering any public health initiatives that we are involved in. Accountabilities:<ol>
<li>Carry out a programme of work as agreed with the Environmental Health Manager.</li>
<li>Investigate complaints and requests for service in the area and function for which you are responsible.</li>
<li>Ensure that all matters of Environmental significance occurring within the area are recorded and pursue action, either personally or through others, to secure Environmental Health compliance.</li>
<li>Carry out the work within a team of officers and cover the work of absent colleagues.</li>
<li>Support, contribute and comply with quality practices as described within the Corporate Quality Policy and as directed by departmental and team plans/management.</li>
<li>Attend and advise Area Committees, if required, to present reports on any functions for which you are responsible.</li>
<li>Ensure that the Council and Directorate safety policies are observed.</li>
<li>Apply and actively promote the principles of the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy in all areas of employment and service delivery.</li>
<li>Advise the Environmental Health Manager if any of the duties and responsibilities of the post cannot be carried out.</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work outside normal office hours when required.</li>
<li>Any other duties as required to support the business, including maintaining business continuity and during civil emergencies.</li>
<li>To apply and actively promote the principles of the Council's Safeguarding Procedure in all areas of employment and service delivery</li>
<li>Carry out any other duties as directed by the Head of Service.</li>
</ol>The Experience You Will Bring:The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent in Environmental Health or can demonstrate that they are actively working towards their qualification. Career grade candidates pay will be capped at scale point 29 (currently £40,212) until fully qualified.If the applicant is not already a qualified EHO who is registered with the CIEH (formerly EHRB registration), to be eligible for consideration for this role the applicant must be within the final year of their accredited degree qualification AND have completed and passed their "EHP portfolio". Further details on the necessary pathway can be found at: <a href="https://www.cieh.org/professional-development/professional-registration/pathways-to-registration/qualifying-as-an-ehp/" target="_blank">Qualifying as an Environmental Health Practitioner (cieh.org)</a>In return we will offer our Environmental Health Officer excellent benefits including;<ul>
<li>Competitive pay and benefits</li>
<li>Flexible working</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Learning and development for all staff</li>
<li>Staff discounts at local businesses</li>
<li>Staff recognition schemes</li>
<li>Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership</li>
</ul>Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach and promote flexible working as part of our fit for the future programme. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join our team then please click here: <a href="https://ce0144li.webitrent.com/ce0144li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=889743G1EE&amp;VACANCY_ID=997036KN3M" target="_blank">Environmental Health Officer</a>.Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on Sunday 14th SeptemberPlease Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District CouncilIf you have any queries regarding submitting an application or require anything further, please email <a>humanresources@braintree.gov.uk</a>*To Apply for the role please complete the Braintree District Council application form here: <a href="https://ce0144li.webitrent.com/ce0144li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=889743G1EE&amp;VACANCY_ID=997036KN3M" target="_blank">Environmental Health Officer</a>. Please do not click the Apply button on the left or below.

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Development Manager - (Education Project Sponsor)Fixed Term (18 months), Full Time£46,501 to £54,707 per annumLocation: Chelmsford*Working Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 29th September 2025*Please note this is a hybrid-working role, with a requirement to work at a functional work location (across Essex) 2-3 days per week on average, depending on business need.This opportunity will be offered as an 18 month fixed-term contract or secondment.The Capital Investment and Infrastructure Delivery team will develop and deliver the capital programme for Essex County Council. The team will focus on developing opportunities for capital investment in order to secure financial returns to support the Council's strategic priorities.Responsible for the overall strategy, direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects within budget and to strict deadlines; whilst ensuring consistency with business strategy, commitments and goals.With professional accreditation or a deep understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to demonstrate this in the delivery of projects/programmes. This role will also have experience of developing and maintaining project plans, setting key milestones and deploying and managing resources to meet these.AccountabilitiesResponsible for contributing to the development of strategies and plans to effectively manage stakeholder expectations. Ensuring successful delivery of quality project outcomes within agreed constraints, in support of function Business Plans.Work in collaboration with senior leaders and stakeholders to define and agree project scope, critical success factors and deliverables in support of wider strategic goals.Develop and deliver the project control documentation and agree reporting requirements with the client. Ensuring currency and compliance of project documentation, in line with agreed guidelines, to enable audits to be carried out.Develop strategies to manage progress of the project plan, identifying risks, changes in scope and potential issues. Devise contingency plans to mitigate risks and escalate as necessary.Deliver progress reports to the Portfolio Manager and/or Business Owner and Project Board, advising if project tolerances are being exceeded, informing and shaping decisions, presenting options and challenges as required.Manage and monitor progress of the project budget, identifying opportunities for efficiency savings and value for money benefits, producing accurate forecasts and reports.Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver work streams and projects to agreed quality criteria and parameters. Quality assuring standards and challenging as required.Contributes to the revision/updating of project governance and management processes to reflect industry best practice and adhere to the Council's policies. Gains an understanding of new and emerging methodologies, associated tools and techniques.Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.The Experience You Will BringEducated to degree level in a relevant subject or professional qualification, or equivalent by experience.Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.Professional accreditation or deep understanding of project management methodologies e.g., Prince 2, or demonstration through experience.Demonstrates theoretical knowledge and understanding of the technical, and contextual elements of project management and an ability to evaluate value to projects/programmes.Good understanding of Change Management theories and experience of practical application.Experience of developing and maintaining an agreed project plan, including key milestones with evidence of planning and managing the deployment of resources to meet project milestones.Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery.Experience of delivering organisational change in a complex environment.Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.To read more about us please visit: <a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health" target="_blank">People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex</a>

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