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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them build a better future? Join our dedicated Housing, Wellbeing and Communities team as an&nbsp;Accommodation Sustainment and Move On Officer, where your work will directly contribute to reducing rough sleeping and homelessness across the Arun District.
Funded by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local government through the&nbsp;Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI), this role is vital in supporting individuals who are at risk of or recovering from rough sleeping. You’ll work with a caseload of 15–25 clients, offering tailored support to help them sustain tenancies, access services, and move into long-term accommodation.
We are looking for some who is
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<li>Empathetic and resilient, with experience supporting vulnerable adults</li>
<li>Skilled in&nbsp;crisis management, negotiation, and problem-solving</li>
<li>Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-agency team</li>
<li>Proficient in IT systems and record-keeping</li>
<li>Knowledgeable about housing law, safeguarding, and local support services (desirable)</li>
</ul>
This role is a Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026 with the possibility of extension (subject to funding) The hours are full-time, with some out-of-hours and weekend work required. Please note that an Enhanced DBS will be required.
For more information about joining the RSI Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20 July 23:59
INTERVIEW DATE:&nbsp;TBC

Arun District Council

Accommodation sustainment and move on Officer (RSI)

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As part of the Grounds Maintenance Operations Team you will be required to undertake tractor driving duties throughout the city with particular reference to the use of mowing equipment and any other type of tractor mounted equipment. Duties and responsibilities include: •	Use of large tractors &amp; mowing equipment. •	Use of gang mowers including setting up and maintenance. •	Use of a wide range of tractor mounted equipment associated to winter sports renovations. •	Determining tractor implements required for each individual task. •	Identifying and understanding when equipment is failing. •	Working as part of a team with instruction and guidance from their supervisor and assist coordinating mowing and related operations. •	Responsible for ensuring any security access barriers to sites are opened and securely closed upon entrance and exit to sites. •	Understanding combinations of fuel appropriate to equipment. •	Communicating directly with machine suppliers or service technicians to explain any specific machine faults. •	Observing all Health and Safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of themselves and others. The role will also involve undertaking a range of other grounds maintenance duties such as: Grass cutting, strimming, sweeping, maintenance and inspection of various plants, parks and open spaces with a basic knowledge of horticultural operations. You will also be responsible for carrying out plant and machinery inspections completing a pro forma, prior to use and report any defects, areas of concern or issues within the workplace. You will be monitoring and reporting on the tractor operational hours to identify service and maintenance intervals and advising inexperienced team members of good horticultural practices and correct use of machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE) that is issued. Full training and uniform will be provided. Skills: You need to: 1.	Hold City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence Tractor or equivalent. 2.	Hold a full driving licence. 3.	Have knowledge of horticultural operations and be experienced in the use of large and small Horticultural/Agricultural machinery including front loader operation. 4.	Be able to use own initiative to decide what equipment or other resources are needed to be able to complete each task. 5.	Able to maintain and adjust machinery to maximise operation. 6.	Able to maintain a varied range of tractor and tractor mounted equipment. 7.	Be self-motivated and flexible to work on your own and as part of a team following instructions from supervisors. 8.	Follow established routing schedules, performing duties according to the Council's Policies and codes of behaviour. 9.	Able to make judgement of safe working within a busy park or open space and report back issues and/or necessary re-routing to supervisor. 10.	Have basic literacy &amp; numeracy skills with the ability to communicate clearly with the Parks management team, service engineers and all other team members. 11.	Be able to plan and manage your time effectively to ensure your tasks are completed efficiently. 12.	Be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours when other works are required. 13.	To be a proactive member of a team, positive and professional with the ability to work well under pressure . 14.	Work in an effective and efficient way and suggest and implement improved ways of working wherever possible. 15.	Be able to attend and work in any of the maintenance areas within the city. 16.	Observe all Health and Safety rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of themselves and others.

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The ServiceThe Children, Families and Education Directorate is primarily focussed on delivering its statutory duties as well as a range of high-quality traded services. This role will sit within the Inclusion Service, which is comprised of the SEND Team, the Virtual School, the Educational Psychology Service and others. Portsmouth is a lead authority in the SEND&amp;AP Change Programme working with partners across the region. The RoleThis role will sit within the Inclusion Service, which is led by the Head of Inclusion, reporting to the Assistant Director for Education. The Inclusion Service comprises of the following teams and roles: The SEND Team The Virtual School Admissions, Exclusions and Reintegration Post 16 and Campaigns Manager Educational Psychology Service Partnership and School Inclusion ManagerUnder the direction of the Partnership and School Inclusion Manager the successful candidate will provide challenge and support to schools to deliver on the principles of inclusion:<ul>
<li>Belief that vulnerable pupils can attain well and be successful in all aspects of school life</li>
<li>Whole school approach: everyone understanding inclusion and their role within it</li>
<li>A focus on high quality teaching, curriculum equity and inclusive pedagogy</li>
<li>Pastoral provision that matches need, focusing on maximising access to learning</li>
<li>The use of research evidence, professional judgement and values to inform decision making and spending. Early intervention prioritised</li>
<li>Accurate identification of need; the right support at the right time.</li>
</ul>Please see the job profile for the full responsibilities and expectations of this role The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be<ul>
<li>Qualified teacher status (Desirable) including post qualification experience</li>
<li>Recent and successful SENCO and Inclusion leadership experience</li>
<li>Level 6 qualification (e.g. bachelor's degree) together with post graduate (level 7) qualifications or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Level 7 (Master's equivalent) National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (desirable)</li>
<li>Expert knowledge and experience leading to success in raising standards and securing effective inclusive practice</li>
<li>Practical experience of supporting practitioners to develop high-quality inclusive practice, with appropriate levels of challenge and support</li>
<li>Experience of successful delivery of support, advice and guidance to school staff, including the delivery of professional development</li>
<li>Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with inclusion and SEND</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of developing partnerships and working with other agencies</li>
<li>Successful experience of managing, motivating and challenging other skilled professionals</li>
</ul>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days a week. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Sarah Christopher, PEP and School Inclusion Manager, <a href="mailto:sarah.christopher@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.christopher@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 688 940Interview date: 18th or 21st July 2025 If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application form. Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Inclusion Adviser

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Join Our Team as a Plumber – Make a Difference in Your Community!
There’s never been a better time to join Arun’s Housing, Wellbeing &amp; Communities team. We are transforming the way we deliver our services, and we’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Plumber to help us maintain and improve our residents’ homes.
At Arun, we are committed to making a positive impact on those who live and work in our district. Our vision, "A Better Future," drives everything we do, ensuring that our communities thrive and that residents feel safe, supported, and proud of their homes.
As a Plumber, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, and installations across our housing stock. Whether fixing leaks, installing fixtures, or responding to emergency callouts, you will ensure that plumbing systems function efficiently and meet safety regulations. Your work will directly improve the quality of life for our residents, providing them with safe and comfortable living environments.
We’re looking for a professional with strong plumbing skills, excellent customer service, and a proactive approach. You’ll need to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other trades and ensuring that repairs are completed to a high standard. Experience in social housing maintenance is desirable, but we welcome applications from qualified plumbers with a passion for making a difference.
At Arun District Council, we value professional development and work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where you can grow your career. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring an inclusive workplace.
If you are a skilled plumber who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you.
At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a>&nbsp;for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
For more information about the Plumber position, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).&nbsp;
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
Apply now and help us build a better future for our residents

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This is an ideal opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the fostering sector. You will have the autonomy and responsibility to really make a difference. If you are enthusiastic and passionate in making a real difference in children's lives supporting them to remain in the care of their family, then we would like to hear from you. The ServicePortsmouth City Council's Children's Social Care service is committed to high standards and a culture of restorative practice. We are continuing to increase foster carer numbers and the menu of support to carers year on year.This is an exciting time to join our Fostering Service as we strive to further enhance outcomes for looked after children in the city. We are committed to professional development and the provision of training to staff.Kinship Assessment Team Social Worker:This role will have you assessing kinship carers to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. You’ll need sharp assessment skills, a good dose of empathy, andthe ability to write a stellar report.If you are enthusiastic and passionate in making a real difference in children's lives supporting them to remain in the care of their family, then we would like to hear from you.You will<ul>
<li>Work closely with our children's social work teams in order to support them in their work to secure permanence for the Children We Care For. In doing so, work with and assess relatives and friends both as foster carers and/or special guardians to enable children to live within the wider family if they are not able to live with parents.</li>
<li>Hold a caseload of families/friends you will be assessing as potential carers for a children within that wider family/network.</li>
<li>Write high quality, evidenced based assessments to present to court and/or fostering panel with the required timescales.</li>
<li>According to service need, complete Private Fostering assessments and stepparent adoption assessments.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul>
<li>Be a qualified social worker and be registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Have suitable post-qualifying experience in children and families work - experience of working with Children We Care For and foster carers would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Have a sound understanding of legislation relating to children, fostering and safeguarding.</li>
<li>Have strong communication skills which enable you to communicate with children, families, fellow professionals including foster carers and other agencies and to challenge as appropriate.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</li>
<li>Have a restorative approach and the ability to be solution focused, openly communicate and explore issue that may be challenging for potential carers or approved carers.</li>
<li>Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere with resilience and flexibility who can manage competing demands and the stresses that come with them.</li>
<li>Be a supportive team member with a willingness to participate in other team tasks in the fostering service.</li>
<li>You’ve got the skills, the passion, and a sense of humour and you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and families.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this role If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Dave Crewe - <a href="mailto:dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">dave.crewe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 688 371.Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.Please indicate in your personal statement whether you are applying for a main or higher grade post.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portalWe are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.  Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>.or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Social Worker Fostering (Kinship Care Team)

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The Service In Portsmouth we are proud to be at the forefront of integrated multi-agency work with neurodiverse children and their families. As a national trailblazer, we have launched our new ND pathway and Multidisciplinary 0-19yr Neurodiversity Service. This brings together experts from a range of fields to provide universal and targeted information, advice and guidance.The Role This exciting new role will give you the opportunity to work alongside a range of ND expertise in the city. Working closely with colleagues, children and their families you will help us to better understand the challenges they face when children have additional needs and help shape our work to meet these needs. You will deliver a range of information, advice and guidance for children, families and practitioners, and you will be central to improving the way in which we as a city support children, families and practitioners to navigate the many challenges and successes of being neurodiverse. You will ensure that practitioners across the workforce are able to map a child's individual profile and plan to meet their needs. You will ensure information, advice and guidance is provided to children, families and practitioners in the most effective way to ensure that improved outcomes are achieved, including reducing demand on high-cost specialist services. There will be occasional evening and out of hours working.The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul>
<li>A nationally recognised qualification such NVQ level 4 or other higher-level qualification orequivalent experience. An up to date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young adults</li>
<li>Experience of working with young people and their families and have a positive attitude to helping young adults and delivering a safe and effective offer.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering training for parents and professionals would be an advantage.</li>
<li>You need to have an up-to-date working knowledge of neurodiversity and, the impact it can have on children and families.</li>
<li>A car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job profile for the full details of this roleThe successful candidate will be expected to work from the office base at the civic offices twice a week in line with the council's hybrid working policy.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Claire Mason, Neurodiversity Service Lead, <a href="mailto:claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 841273Interview date:7th August 2025 Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Neurodiversity Family Support Worker

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

Winchester City Council

Enforcement Officer

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

Planning Officer

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

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We are seeking an individual to lead our Compliance team in our newly formed Compliance service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that the Council meet its statutory compliance duties to its stock of nearly 17,000 HRA residential dwellings and 900 corporate assets. The post holder will be responsible for management of teams undertaking compliance activities in relation to; •	Gas servicing and repairs •	Asbestos management •	Water quality •	Building Health and Safety •	Lift servicing and repair •	Mechanical &amp; electrical servicing and repair The role will also assume responsibility for ensuring policies and procedures are in place across Building Services and that they are implemented so that statutory responsibilities are met with the safety of residents, members of the public, staff and our buildings being maintained. The role will hold responsibility for the overall management of all mechanical and electrical servicing and repair contracts, ensuring that contracts are suitably procured and managed, delivering a high service and providing value for money. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1	Have a relevant property related degree and be a Chartered Member of the RICS / CIBSE / CMIOSH or other relevant professional body with post Chartership experience. Where candidates are not Chartered or hold lower qualifications, they should be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a similar role. 2	Preferably have a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as an IOSH Certificate or Diploma. 3	Have an excellent working knowledge of relevant compliance legalisation and guidance, with specific regards to The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Lift Regulations 2016, Gas Safety (Installations and Use) Regulations 1998, The Building Regulations and relevant Approved Documents. 4	Have experience of preparing and developing strategies, policies and guidance documents to ensure compliance with statutory functions. 5	Have excellent technical knowledge of compliance areas within the scope of the role, being able to provide professional advice to others. 6	Have knowledge and experience recording and analysing compliance data on relevant compliance IT systems, using measures to monitor performance and inform service improvement. 7	Have experience of leading and managing teams and services, including continual improvement of both staff and service delivery. 8	Have experience of procurement and management of strategic service contracts, ideally with knowledge of the NEC4 Term Service Contract suite. 9	Have experience of managing significant budgets including monitoring and cost control techniques to ensure services are delivered within available budgets. 10	Experience of managing significant change within an organisation, ensuring that adequate resources are in place and that plans are clearly communicated with staff and key stakeholders to ensure understanding and successful implementation. 11	Experience of working with and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders including Directors, Assistant Directors, and other senior staff across the council and external organisations, undertaking presentations and leading meetings as appropriate. 12	Personally demonstrate, develop and lead your service in accordance with the value and behaviours set out in the PCC Behaviour Framework. 13	Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.

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