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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.



Join Our Dynamic Property and Estates Team!
Are you ready to take on a role that’s both exciting and rewarding? At Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, our Property and Estates Service is at the heart of delivering the Council’s ambitious Strategic Plan. We’re on a mission to maximise the potential of our property portfolio—and we want you to be part of it.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised&nbsp;Administration Assistant&nbsp;to join our dedicated team of surveyors and architects. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the strategic and operational management of the Council’s property assets, contributing to projects that include development, rationalisation, redevelopment, and refurbishment.
What you’ll bring:
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<li>Strong administrative skills and the ability to support a multi-disciplinary team</li>
<li>Confidence using database systems and managing information accurately</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload</li>
<li>A friendly, team-oriented approach with great communication skills</li>
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Customer service is a key part of this role—you’ll be the first point of contact for queries from the public, elected Members, consultants, and internal services.
What we offer:
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22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December
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Generous Local Government Pension Schemey</li>
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Free parking near the Town Hall</li>
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Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth</li>
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For full details of the role and what we’re looking for, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Interested? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jonathan White - email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:jonathan.white@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonathan.white@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
Interviews:&nbsp;Friday, 25 July 2025

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Administration Assistant

<ul></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.About the roleAs a Benefits Officer in Merton's Benefits Service, you will play a key role in supporting residents assessing entitlement to Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support and Discretionary awards. Merton has a very experienced team of benefits officers and we’re looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our teams.The successful candidate will be dealing with customer and other stakeholder enquiries; giving advice, information and assistance in person, by phone, letter and / or other electronic methods.&nbsp;About youYou will have:<ul><li>Experience of working in a Housing Benefit team at a local Authority&nbsp;assessing and deciding claims for Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support.</li><li>An in depth knowledge of&nbsp;Housing Benefit regulations, Council Tax Support and a working knowledge of national welfare benefits.</li><li>Excellent IT skills and experience of effectively using MS Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent).</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of delivering a front line service in a Benefits environment.</li><li>An eye for detail and accuracy with excellent numeracy skills.</li><li>A proven team player with an ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.&nbsp;</li></ul>What we offerBased at the Civic Centre in Morden, Merton Council offers much more than just a competitive salary. We believe in supporting our staff, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:<ul><li>A competitive salary&nbsp;and membership of the&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>Excellent holiday entitlement, including paid leave for new grandparents and an additional day off for your birthday!</li><li>A focus on development</li><li>A competitive salary&nbsp;and membership of the&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Hybrid working with great work life balance.</li></ul>Working for Merton CouncilMerton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community. Our values are:<ul><li>We trust each other</li><li>We lead with integrity</li><li>We value inclusion</li><li>We collaborate</li><li>We create new things</li><li>We are proud</li></ul>Join Merton Council and become part of a forward-thinking team that truly makes a difference to the people who live and work in the borough. For more details about Merton see our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us" target="_blank">Jobs page</a>.For an informal chat about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:jane.haylor@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.haylor@merton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:wendy.robinson@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">wendy.robinson@merton.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Documents<ul><li><a href="https://jobs.merton.gov.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.view_blob?p_web_site_id=6495&amp;p_web_page_id=587683&amp;p_type=JOBDOC&amp;p_id=535328&amp;p_show=N" target="_blank">Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>

London Borough of Merton

Benefits Officer

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.Join us and #Make a Difference…Our OfferWe 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>About You<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.Additional InformationFor 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. 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.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team

<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Are you passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences? Are you ready to shape the future of leisure services and make a real difference in your community?Southwark Council is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our brand-new leisure service, empowering residents to lead healthier, happier lives. We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Customer Service Manager to lead the way at The Castle Leisure Centre.As Customer Service Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver exceptional experiences for every visitor. You’ll inspire and lead a dedicated team, ensuring seamless service and making every interaction count.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Motivating, mentoring, and managing a dynamic team with excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Creating innovative ways to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li><li>Resolving customer queries and complaints across multiple platforms with professionalism and care.</li><li>Collaborating with other managers to improve services and identify opportunities for growth.</li><li>Driving positive change and promoting a proactive, customer-first culture.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You’ll bring:<ul><li>A Customer Service Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Proven experience in delivering exceptional customer service and managing teams in a customer-facing role.</li><li>A track record of achieving and exceeding targets.</li><li>Strong skills in using CRM systems to manage and forecast effectively.</li><li>A passion for resolving customer issues and identifying innovative solutions.</li><li>An enthusiasm for leisure services, with a commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health inequalities across the borough.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025Interview date: W/C 28 July 2025Southwark Leisure Services operates across several sites, seven days a week from early morning to late night. There is a requirement for the post holder on occasions, to work outside normal office hours and at different venues to meet the needs of the service.<ul><li>Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 36 hours a week.</li><li>Some weekend and evening work will be required to meet service needs.</li><li>Southwark Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2548520&amp;ptId=105619" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Customer Service Manager

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a difference in your local community?Can you lead a high-performing team that supports some of our most vulnerable residents?Does the idea of contributing to a fair, efficient Adult Social Care service appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care Division is looking for a passionate and dedicated Client Finance Team Manager to join our amazing service and help make a difference today!About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Charging Team within Southwark Council’s Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service. With a strong focus on financial assessments, the team plays a critical role in reviewing financial assessment forms, calculating client contributions, and ensuring residents receive fair and accurate decisions on their eligibility for council-funded care.As Client Finance Team Manager, you’ll be responsible for:<ul><li>Managing a team of seven Client Finance Caseworkers.</li><li>Overseeing the processing of new financial assessments and ensuring supporting evidence is collected.</li><li>Leading the review of historical cases to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.</li><li>Ensuring assessments are completed fairly, efficiently, and in line with legislation and council policy.</li><li>Contributing to Adult Social Care’s financial sustainability by ensuring accurate income collection.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of financial assessment processes in Adult Social Care and the ability to lead and motivate a busy team. You’ll bring:<ul><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance or assessment-related team.</li><li>A clear understanding of personal budgets, charging policies, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A commitment to fairness, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining a supportive and purpose-driven team at the heart of Southwark Council’s Adult Social Care Division, with a budget of over £120 million dedicated to improving lives in our community. Our Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access to support and funding.At Southwark, we’re committed to development, collaboration, and inclusion. You’ll have access to professional growth opportunities, supportive leadership, and the chance to make a real impact.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Deborah Greenwood at <a href="mailto:deborah.greenwood@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.greenwood@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 28th July 2025Shortlisting date/s: 29th July 2025Interview date/s: 7th August 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545824&amp;ptId=105640" target="_blank">Client Finance Team Manager.docx</a></li></ul>





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Client Finance Team Manager

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>The Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen in the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) team for those committed to making Southwark a safer and healthier place to live, work and visit.Based in Southwark Council’s No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) team, and reporting to the NRPF Team Leader, you will be responsible for assessing clients that approach the council for support.Your leadership of a rigorous assessment processes will ensure that those in genuine need receive support, whilst safeguarding the Council against abuses of public funds.In this challenging and rewarding role, you will lead a team responsible for verifying applications for support from NRPF households.You will investigate each client’s circumstances to substantiate claims in accordance with the team’s policies and procedures and against relevant legislation.Working with social care colleagues you will ensure that, where appropriate, assessments of social care needs are undertaken.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>About You:We require someone that can manage a caseload of clients to ensure cases are kept under regular review and keep abreast of developments in policy and legislation.The ideal candidate will be able to assist the NRPF Team Leader to prepare reports and statistics on service performance for internal management reporting and contribute towards cross-departmental projects for people subject to immigration control and on initiatives to reduce fraud.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Close date: Sunday 20 July 2025Interview date: tbcThis is Fixed term contract for 12 monthsGuaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2546135&amp;ptId=105659" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Assessor

Vac DescriptionThe role of the Tribunal and Mediation Officer is to coordinate and collate information to support the Local Authority (LA) in a timely and high-quality way where there is a dispute about the identification of special educational needs, support arrangements or placements and ensure all professionals required to provide evidence as part of the appeal comply in a timely way. The role will also involve attending resolution meetings with parents and other professionals in an attempt to settle the disputed issues without the need for formal legal redress, wherever possible.This exciting professional development opportunity will include responsibility for negotiating changes to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Where such approaches do not lead to resolution within a supportive framework, you will need to represent the Local Authority at the First Tier Tribunal hearings (also known as Special Educational Needs &amp; Disability Tribunal) to present the Local Authority’s case and defend the appropriateness of the proposed service provision/decision for an individual child.We are looking for a good negotiator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for accuracy and detail. As well as an ability to be organised, using your initiative and working to tight statutory deadlines, you need to be flexible in approach and have good general ICT skills. Experience of legal or tribunal processes and working within the field of and/or an understanding of special educational needs legislation in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role of the Tribunal and Mediation Officer is to coordinate and collate information to support the Local Authority (LA) in a timely and high-quality way where there is a dispute about the identification of special educational needs, support arrangements or placements and ensure all professionals required to provide evidence as part of the appeal comply in a timely way. The role will also involve attending resolution meetings with parents and other professionals in an attempt to settle the disputed issues without the need for formal legal redress, wherever possible.This exciting professional development opportunity will include responsibility for negotiating changes to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Where such approaches do not lead to resolution within a supportive framework, you will need to represent the Local Authority at the First Tier Tribunal hearings (also known as Special Educational Needs &amp; Disability Tribunal) to present the Local Authority’s case and defend the appropriateness of the proposed service provision/decision for an individual child.We are looking for a good negotiator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for accuracy and detail. As well as an ability to be organised, using your initiative and working to tight statutory deadlines, you need to be flexible in approach and have good general ICT skills. Experience of legal or tribunal processes and working within the field of and/or an understanding of special educational needs legislation in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a> 





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Tribunal and Mediation Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy Revenues &amp; Benefits Team on a permanent full-time contract.About the roleYou will be responsible for providing vital admin support for the Benefits Team including ensuring daily correspondence/emails are documented correctly and index evidence and information that has been provided in support of benefit claims. You will receive full training to work towards becoming a Benefits Assessment Officer.Deal with customer enquiries via telephone, email and in person at our reception desk.This position requires a DBS check.Who we’re looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you:<ul><li>Have current experience of working within an office environment.</li><li>Have a good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills.</li><li>Have excellent customer service and communication skills, in person, in writing and on the telephone.</li><li>Are highly organised and able to work without much supervision.</li><li>Are comfortable working in a team and working flexibly to support your colleagues.</li></ul>What we offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more?If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.If you’d like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Alan Godfrey at <a href="mailto:agodfrey@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">agodfrey@tandridge.gov.uk</a> or call on 01883 722000. Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take several years and during that time we still need to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc<ul></ul>

Tandridge District Council

Benefits Assessment Trainee Officer

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Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months
Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.
We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.
To help us achieve this, we are we are looking to recruit an experienced professional with a strong finance background to join our School Bursarial Service as a Senior Support Officer on an 18 month fixed term contract.
The School Bursarial Service is a team of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service covering operational finance support and strategic finance consultancy.
The team support a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough, offering a range of flexible and comprehensive support options tailored to their needs. We work across all ages, phases and types of maintained education provision.
The School Bursarial Service (SBS) is committed to delivering efficient, professional, flexible, front-line support from a team with diverse experience and qualifications.
As a School Bursarial Service Senior Support Officer, you will:
Provide essential front-line support to schools in collecting, collating, maintaining, analysing and reporting on finance data, and monitoring outcomes in relation to schools’ financial performance.
Design and deliver impactful training session and assist the Head of Service in the development of the service, its systems and processes.
Support schools in producing and interpreting both financial and non-financial information, meeting statutory reporting requirements, forecasting, modelling and planning for the impact of internal and external risk factors and opportunities across all aspects of income and expenditure.
Provide strategic advice on funding streams, sustainable budget planning, benchmarking, financial efficiencies and deficit recovery planning.
Ensure continuous development so that our practice is of a high quality. We make ongoing improvements to our service, strengthening the way we work to increase levels of financial knowledge, sustainability and resilience within schools.
Collaborate and work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Partnership working with schools and other local authority services and department is at the heart of our approach.
Where we work
We try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least once a week, and some of our work is done in the schools of the borough of Ealing.
Get in touch if you would like to know more.
If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price via <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.
This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.
Closing date:&nbsp;Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews:&nbsp;to be held week commencing 04 August 2025

London Borough of Ealing

Schools Bursarial Service Senior Support Officer

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Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.
We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.
To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:
Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.
Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.
Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.
Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.
Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.
Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.
Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.
Where we work
We try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.
Get in touch if you would like to know more.
If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.
This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.
Closing date:&nbsp;Monday 28 July 2025
Interviews: To be held&nbsp; week commencing 25 August or week commencing 01 September 2025.

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