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Grounds Maintenance OperativeSalary NS5 £25,989 - £26,403, per annumAn average of 37 hours per week worked as annualised hours, permanentApril 1 – October 31- 5 days, 7.30am – 4.15pm1 November – 31 March – 4 days – 7.30am – 3.45pmTwo roles – one is subject to an Enhanced DBS check due to playground inspection dutiesWe are now recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to make a real difference to the environment in which Newark and Sherwood residents live, maintaining open green spaces.We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard-working person to join our Street Scene Team as Grounds Maintenance Operatives. In this role, you will be working with an experienced team who really care about the role they play in making Newark and Sherwood Cleaner, Safer and Greener.You must be prepared to work in all weather conditions, to accept varied duties, to be flexible in your approach to work and have the ability to adapt to changes to your workload.You will join a team dedicated to maintaining the District Council’s open spaces, including parks, play areas, playing fields and amenity areas, to a high standard. You will have grounds maintenance skills and powered tool and plant operation experience for example: strimming, ride on mowers and pedestrian mowers.Candidates must also possess a full manual driving licence as the role will drive Council vehicles across the district.This is a full-time role working an average of 37 hours per week over the year. Your actual hours will, however, vary depending on the time of year. You may be required to work some weekends as directed by the supervisor/line manager when there is a business need. For example (but not limited to), if there is an event in the district or to cover unplanned absence.Job Role includes,<ul><li>Grass cutting</li><li>Hedge and shrub cutting</li><li>Ornamental bedding</li><li>Some knowledge of horticulture</li><li>Tree care/ and planting</li><li>Sports pitch maintenance</li><li>Play park works</li><li>Spraying</li><li>Driving around the district</li></ul>We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community PlanFor an informal chat or more information, please contact Street Scene Manager, Ashley Kitchen on <a href="mailto:Ashley.kitchen@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ashley.kitchen@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk</a>.As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025Interview: To be confirmed 





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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Customer Service Advisor37 hours per week, Full time Permanent NS7 £28,598 - £30,024 per annum Why work for us?The Council is a fabulous place to work… We offer a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, flexible hours, hybrid working, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, free staff car parking* and £10 gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district. All of this in a fabulous modern office environment centrally located in Newark.Its more than all the great benefits above though; as an organisation we are welcoming, caring and invest in our employees. If you want to work for a professional and dedicated organisation who are all about providing excellent services to all of our residents and customers then come join our Customer Service Team. What does the job involve?We are looking for a focused individual who is interested in being part of our busy Customer Services Team. You will need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to use your own initiative, the desire and motivation to make a difference to our customers and the stamina to work in an ever-changing and constantly busy environment.You will work at Castle House, Newark, or at one of our outreach centres, dealing with a wide range of customer enquiries. This includes face to face enquiries and answering calls in our contact centre which includes webchat and social media. You need to have a flexible approach with the ability to prioritise your work and react to a changing workload. Types of enquires we deal with are very varied - one minute you may be dealing with a waste enquiry then the next minute providing advice relating to planning or homelessness.All about youExcellent communication, keyboard and numeracy skills are required. In addition, experience of working in an appropriate customer orientated environment is essential as well as working on a variety of ICT systems to record, monitor and extract customer service information.You will have the ability to meet targets, experience of working with on-line computer systems and will be educated to GCSE Grade C, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics. You must also have the ability to travel to the outreach stations within the district.You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.You will have good attention to detail and a professional approach.What is crucial is that you have a positive attitude and can embrace change, that you put the customer at the heart of what you do. We need employees that are helpful, friendly and great at communicating.If this sounds like you and you want to join our friendly team please contact Clare Ashley 01636 655891 or Tracey Streeter on 01636 655208. As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025Tests and Interviews: Week Commencing 27th October 2025 <ul></ul>

Customer Service Advisor

Post Title: Digital Solutions Support AssistantStatus: PermanentHours: Full-time, 37 hours per weekSalary: Grade NS6, £26,824– £28,142 per annumLocation: Castle House, Newark (Hybrid working)Are you ready to shape the future of digital services at a forward-thinking council that puts people first? We’re on the lookout for a tech-savvy, creative problem solver to join our ICT and Digital Services team as a Digital Solutions Support Assistant primarily supporting our many websites and online system services.This is your chance to be part of a team that’s transforming how we connect with our residents, streamline internal processes, and deliver smarter, faster, more accessible web services. If you love turning ideas into digital solutions, enjoy working with website content management systems, customer relationship management systems, low code solutions, PowerBI and SharePoint, and want to make a real impact… this is the role for you.We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme</li><li>Flexi scheme</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service</li><li>Family-friendly benefits</li><li>One day’s paid volunteering leave</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform</li><li>Funded health cash plan</li><li>Free car parking*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district</li></ul>You’ll be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives outlined in our Community Plan.For an informal chat or more information, please contact Kristin McIntosh, Digital Solutions Team Leader on 01636 655735.*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026*As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025Interview: To be confirmed - expected 17th October 2025





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Digital Solutions Support Assistant

Business Manager – Housing Repairs and Empty Homes37 hours, Full-time, permanentBMG Z3 £67,614 -£71,325 per annumHybrid, Castle House, Great North Road, NewarkAt Newark and Sherwood District Council we are wholly committed to providing high quality housing services to our tenants, we want to ensure we provide good homes with safety and standards that protect and enhance the lives of those who live in them. Our investment and commitment go beyond legislation, and our tenants are always at the heart of what we do.Keeping our tenants safe, ensuring their homes are warm and decent and that the services we provide meet their needs is key. We now seek one of two new Business Managers to join the Housing Health and Wellbeing Directorate to lead and drive our operational delivery of repairs and maintenance, the management of empty homes, co ordinating our response to damp, mould and hazards alongside delivering our planned repairs programmes and stores function.As an innovative and forward-thinking member of the leadership team, tenants will always be at the forefront of your mind and you will guide, coach and manage a a dedicated and committed team to together meet and exceed your KPI’s and expectations to provide an effective and high quality responsive repairs service and ensure our empty homes are turned around quickly and to our standard, receiving excellent tenant feedback.You will lead on the overall strategy for your business unit working in close collaboration with the also newly appointed Business Manager for Building Safety and Asset Investment. With demonstrable experience in a construction or housing related environment, with excellent knowledge of the RSH Consumer Standards, and the ability to manage transformational change, you will be a member of a professional body such as CIOB/RICS and hold a qualification relevant to the responsibility of this role.We highly recommend you review the appointment brief for this post to learn more about our work, mission and values.We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from flexible working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.</li></ul>For an informal chat or more information, please contact Suzanne Shead, Job Title on 01636 655520.*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026*Find out more about the team by clicking the link below <a href="https://www.kapwing.com/w/4D_7GoYc2e" target="_blank">Join Our Team Video</a>As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: Noon - Monday 13th October 2025Occupational Testing: OPQ32i Personality TestingInterview: 1st round w/c 13th October 2025 2nd round w/c 20th October 2025





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Business Manager - Housing Repairs and Empty Homes

Business Manager – Building Safety and Asset Investment37 hours, Full-time, permanentBMG Z4 £72,563 - £76,276 per annumHybrid, Castle House, Great North Road, NewarkAt Newark and Sherwood District Council we are wholly committed to providing high quality housing services to our tenants, we want to ensure we provide good homes with safety and standards that protect and enhance the lives of those who live in them. Our investment and commitment go beyond legislation, and our tenants are always at the heart of what we do.Keeping our tenants safe, ensuring their homes are warm and decent and that the services we provide meet their needs is key. We now seek one of two new Business Managers to join the Housing Health and Wellbeing Directorate who will lead a specialist team and manage all aspects of building safety, compliance, capital works, and in escalating our journey towards decarbonisation.As an innovative and forward-thinking member of the leadership team you will guide, coach, and manage the development of a resolute and committed team to together meet and exceed your KPI’s and expectations.With strong relationship management skills, both external facing with contractors and tenants when seeking valuable input and views, and internally to drive and further foster a culture of safety and compliance as the subject matter expert for Newark and Sherwood District Council. You will ensure robust strategies are in place to meet our regulatory obligations as well as overall responsibility for the planning, procurement, and management of multi-million-pound revenue and capital workstreams.You will lead on the strategy for your business unit working in close collaboration with the also newly appointed Business Manager for Housing Repairs and Empty Homes. With demonstrable experience in a construction or housing related environment, and excellent knowledge of the RSH Consumer Standards ,you will deliver transformational change in business processes in a large organisational setting. You will be a member of a professional body such as CIOB/RICS and hold a qualification relevant to the responsibility of this role.We recommend you review the appointment brief for this post to learn more about our work, mission, and values.We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from flexible working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.</li></ul>For an informal chat or more information, please contact Suzanne Shead, Director of Housing, Health and Well-Being on 01636 655520.*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.Find out more about the team by clicking the link below <a href="https://www.kapwing.com/w/4D_7GoYc2e" target="_blank">Join Our Team Video</a>As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: Noon Noon Monday 13th October 2025Occupational Testing: OPQ32i Personality TestingInterview: 1st round w/c 13th October 2025 2nd round w/c 20th October 2025





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Business Manager - Building Safety and Asset Investment

Planner - Policy37 hours per week, permanentSalary NS11 £39,152 - £40,777 per annumWe are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Planner who has a track record of delivery to join our busy Planning Policy team. We are embarking on the production of a new Local Plan, and you will have a key role to play in delivering a strategy for growth under the reformed plan making system. You will also be involved in a range of projects including the development of SPDs, supporting Neighbourhood Plans and regeneration projects.Newark and Sherwood District Council is a dynamic planning authority, with a programme to deliver growth in the context of a fantastic historic and natural environment. Our diverse District offers opportunities to become involved in a range of different areas of planning practice working with officers across the Council and the community.We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.For information on the above post please contact Matthew Norton on 01636 655852, Debbie Dickinson on 01636 655805 or Matthew Tubb on 01636 655850.*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: Thursday 16 October 2025Interview and testing : week commencing 3 November 2025<ul></ul>

6 Full time Jobs in Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24, UK