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This is an exciting time to join Waverley Borough Council as we support transformational change working in collaboration with Guildford Borough Council.
Are you looking for the opportunity to take on a new challenge?
Do you want to be involved in developing a new team dedicated to corporate health and safety?
Are you and experienced health and safety manager with a proven track record of delivering improvements?
As a qualified health and safety specialist with strong people skills, you will take a lead role in implementing, developing and monitoring health and safety issues across&nbsp; both Guildford and Waverley Borough Council’s.&nbsp; You will develop a positive health and safety culture and ensure both organisations meet statutory and legislative requirements. &nbsp;&nbsp;
In this role you will act as lead advisor at all organisational levels to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of our employees, contractors, visitors and service users is protected.&nbsp;
This is a new role, which provides the perfect opportunity to work with our existing managers to build a golden thread of good health and safety practice throughout our organisation.
This post is a full-time role for 37 hours a week, split between offices in Guildford and Godalming.&nbsp;
How to apply -
Please ensure you submit a supporting statement setting out how you meet the essential criteria on the job description when you submit your CV.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Suzanne Robinson on 01483 523034
Closing date for applications: 9:00am on the 14th July 2025
Interview date: 29th July 2025 at The Burys in Godalming
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a>
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Joint Corporate Health and Safety Manager

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Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment.
If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact us at Human Resources, Runnymede Borough Council, Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH.
Email: <a href="mailto:humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk" target="_blank">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a>. or Telephone: 01932 425517.



Community Safety Officer
£29,696 to £32,957 per annum (Grade 8) 
37 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for a challenging role as Community Safety Officer for Runnymede Borough Council.
The successful candidate will have good knowledge of Community Safety, both locally and nationally and an understanding of the responsibilities of the Council. You will also possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written as the role will require the development of close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Police.
About You 
You will need to be able to work with members of the public in resolving challenging situations, therefore experience of working in a customer facing environment is essential along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and diplomatic.
The successful candidate will be required to represent the Council at relevant meetings so the ability to write and present reports utilising good and effective computer skills is essential. You should have the ability to work well on your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills to plan your workload and meet deadlines.
Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and will need to hold a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle ensured for business use.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.&nbsp; We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open-minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.&nbsp;
Benefits&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>
<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am &amp; 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>
<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>
<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>
<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>
<li>Dental Plan after 3 years' service</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion about the post please telephone Katie Walker on <a href="mailto:katie.walker@runnymede.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.walker@runnymede.gov.uk</a> to arrange a telephone call.
How to apply
Please click the Apply Now Button
For more information on the role including the job description please see the extra information section
We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surreyjobs.info/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreyjobs.info%2Fvacancies%2F528040%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0" target="_blank">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.
Successful candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.
Closing date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 23:59pm
Interview date: 23rd July 2025
If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

Runnymede Borough Council

Community Safety Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs for this position.



The Operational Services Division of Epsom &amp; Ewell Borough Council is looking for dedicated individuals to drive and supervise refuse and recycling collection vehicles, ensuring a timely, high quality, safe, friendly and efficient service to our residents.
Epsom &amp; Ewell Borough Council collects almost 120,000 refuse and recycling containers each week.&nbsp; Over half of all collected waste is recycled. You will be the primary driver of a vehicle up to 26 tonnes in support of the Council’s refuse and recycling collections. You will be responsible for its activities and crew, ensuring their safety and that all tasks are completed efficiently and within set timelines. You can learn more about our services at <a href="http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/recycling" target="_blank">www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/recycling</a> and <a href="http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/businesbins" target="_blank">www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/businesbins</a>
The role provides an opportunity for the successful candidates to work outdoors as part of an enthusiastic and friendly team while enhancing the Borough, the Council and their own professional portfolio.
You will undertake daily vehicle checks, ensuring you comply with all procedures relating to its use and report any defects. You will also arrange the safe disposal of the vehicle’s contents to waste sites guaranteeing all site instructions are adhered to.&nbsp; You must also be aware of all COSHH regulations and keep up to date with new legislation by attending all training provided to you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You must be able to work safely on your own, and methodically as part of a team as you will also be required to help the crew with emptying refuse and recycling bins. You will be flexible, as you will be required to work early mornings and bank holidays. You will be able to communicate effectively and politely with the public.&nbsp;
You must already possess a valid LGV licence category C and a valid Driver CPC qualification. You will be required to bring both your licence and Driver CPC photocards to the interview. Full, ongoing Driver CPC training is provided as part of the role.
If you have enthusiasm and determination to deliver a first class service then we would like to hear from you. In return you will benefit from 24 days annual leave, subsidised gym membership, entitlement to join the local government pension scheme, and non-contributory life assurance. Initial and annual refresher training are provided to all staff.
For an informal discussion please contact Saul Andrews, Waste Services Supervisor on 01372 732000.&nbsp;
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Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Week commencing 04 August 2025

LGV Driver 1

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
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To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Customer Operations Adviser
12-month fixed term contract
ost number: PRN000373
Grade: S4-S6 Bar 25
Starting Salary £30,032
Do you have effective customer service skills, a professional telephone manner and accurate admin skills? 
Are you energetic and self-motivated?
Are you looking to grow in your next career move?
Well, in your new role as a customer operations adviser working with us, you will enjoy working in a close-knit team to deliver and maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
You will be assisting customers with access and information across a wide range of council services.
Your hours of work will be Monday- Thursday 8.45-5pm, Friday until 4.45pm, based at our office in Esher. Home working is also available.&nbsp; You will receive all the training you need to succeed.
If you’re interested in a career with the council, this is a great way to progress.&nbsp; We will invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your goals. Other benefits include:
<ul>
<li>23 days holiday</li>
<li>Free car parking</li>
<li>Home working</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual health check</li>
<li>Contributory local government pension scheme</li>
</ul>
For more information about the role please contact Grace Fry, Customer Operations Manager: <a href="mailto:gfry@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">gfry@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 01 August 2025
Interviews: W.C 11th &amp; 18th August

Elmbridge Borough Council

Customer Operations Adviser

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Are you a skilled theatre technician with a passion for lighting, sound and AV, and ready to lead a dynamic team across some of Reading’s most exciting performance venues? 
We’re looking for a Chief Electrician to join our Arts &amp; Venues team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical theatre experience and supervisory skills to help deliver outstanding performances, events and conferences at the Hexagon, Concert Hall, and South Street Arts Centre.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role:
As Chief Electrician, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all lighting, sound, and AV operations across our venues. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you’ll lead a team of technicians to ensure all events run smoothly, safely and to the highest technical standards. To find out more about the arts and theatre venues within Reading visit: <a href="https://whatsonreading.com" target="_blank">https://whatsonreading.com</a> Your main duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Managing the technical delivery of performances and events (lighting, sound, AV)</li>
<li>Liaising with visiting companies and clients to meet their technical needs</li>
<li>Supervising and rota’ing technical staff and casuals</li>
<li>Maintaining all technical equipment and ensuring safe working practices</li>
<li>Deputising for the Technical Manager when required</li>
</ul>
About you:
You’ll bring extensive experience in a busy technical theatre environment, including at least two years in a supervisory role. You’ll be confident in all aspects of lighting design and rigging (including intelligent fixtures), live sound mixing, and the set-up and operation of AV systems. A strong understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessments and working at height, is essential. You’ll also have a good working knowledge of current electrical regulations as they apply to the theatre industry. 
In addition, you’ll be an effective team leader and communicator, capable of supervising staff, liaising with visiting companies, and ensuring smooth technical operations across multiple venues. You’ll be IT literate and able to use systems like MS Office, Artifax and Oracle. A full, clean driving licence is required, and you’ll need to be comfortable with working unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>A nursery in our Civic Offices (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
</ul>
 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Rick Bull (Technical Manager) - <a href="mailto:rick.bull@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">rick.bull@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Chief Electrician - Reading Arts

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To start as soon as possible Permanent Full-Time At The Wren, we challenge ourselves to become better day by day; driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision that; ‘Each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high.’ We believe that every young person must receive an exceptional education; one that nurtures a love of learning and empowers students to achieve their best, one that challenges, inspires and develops them as individuals and one that ensures all students have the tools to be fully equipped for their future. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher to lead the provision in our Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Our new MLD ARP is opening in September 2025, to support the increasing needs for young people within our local community.
Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website <a href="http://www.wren.excalibur.org.uk" target="_blank">www.wren.excalibur.org.uk</a> The closing date is Tuesday 15th July 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or email <a href="mailto:lsmith@wren.excalibur.org.uk" target="_blank">lsmith@wren.excalibur.org.uk</a>. Do not delay in applying early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks. The Wren is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.

Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) Lead Teacher - The Wren School

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We are looking for social workers who strive for excellence, you will have a passion for safeguarding and supporting lives that matter to residents. We are an innovative driven authority which delivers excellent safeguarding practice. The authority is well led by a committed experienced leadership team. We are looking for a motivated, talented and Social Worker in Adult Social Care with experience in Safeguarding.
Working as a Social Worker for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supporting service.&nbsp; We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, young adults and health care providers.
&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available.

About the Role: Safeguarding is pivotal in Adult Social Care and Reading Borough Council are committed to ensuring that people can live safely, free from abuse or harm.
This role is varied and fast paced but also provides the opportunity for personal development and growth.
It is essential that applicants have experience of working with safeguarding high standards of practice and can demonstrate understanding of the relevant legislation and how this is applied to keep people safe. Involving the person in any safeguarding activity is key and we would like to see evidence of how this has been achieved. As part of this role you will be screening safeguarding concerns as well undertaking section 42 enquiries. 
As a Social Worker you will be able to also demonstrate a robust understanding of risk and of the various kinds of harm and abuse which a person might be at risk of experiencing.
Working for Reading you will have the opportunity to develop your own Continued Professional Development either through formal training (such as Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP) and through vocational activities/informal training.
We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading. 
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. 
You will need to have:
<ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and all other legislation related to safeguarding adults practice is required.</li>
</ul>
 We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. 
You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. 
The social care teams consists of Social Workers, Social Care Coordinators and Occupational Therapists. &nbsp; We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.
 This role offers Agile/Hybrid Working – you have the opportunity to work from home and the Civic Offices in Reading but also you will need to attend face to face visits within the Reading Borough. &nbsp; You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
 Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>
</ul>
If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Karen Glaister (Safeguarding Strategic Lead) or <a href="mailto:Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Closing date: Applications to be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed 
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>&nbsp;to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

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Guildford Borough is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, retail and culture. Guildford is a thriving market town that has maintained much of its historic character and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night-time economy. The town’s location provides excellent transport links as well as providing the balance of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Beauty. All of these factors contribute to a quality of life that makes it one of the best places to live in the UK.
We want to appoint an enthusiastic and committed officer to join our skilled Planning Enforcement Team in the Planning Development Service. The team investigates and enforces planning regulations to ensure a high quality built and natural environment in Guildford.
&nbsp;What’s in it for you?
We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; an essential car user allowance; private medical insurance and free staff parking. We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance programme and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.
In this role you would:
<ul>
<li>Investigate allegations of breaches of planning control, including conducting site inspections;</li>
<li>Liaise with members of the public and stakeholders about planning enforcement complaints;</li>
<li>Draft reports and notices, as is required, on planning enforcement investigations;</li>
<li>Represent the Council on enforcement related appeals, including written representation appeals at informal hearings and public inquiries.</li>
<li>Represent the Council in court proceedings relating to planning enforcement cases.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people;</li>
<li>Proven ability to give sound advice and guidance</li>
<li>Excellent ability to reason, process information, be curious, ask questions and analyse potential outcomes to make timely and effective decisions;</li>
<li>The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team;</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills;</li>
<li>Tenacity and a problem-solving mindset;</li>
<li>The ability to adapt to change and use initiative; and</li>
<li>The ability to devise, learn and adapt to new systems and processes.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
Educated to NVQ level 3 / A Level standard or equivalent experience.
&nbsp;interviews are currently planned for Wednesday 30th July 2025.

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