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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as Independent Remuneration Panel members within the Democratic and Registration Services Department.
This is a voluntary position with specific requirements in accordance with the constitution of Bracknell Forest Council.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As an Independent Remuneration Panel member, you will make recommendations to Bracknell Forest Council relating to allowances. The aim of your role as a volunteer is to ensure that public funds are utilised efficiently, whilst ensuring Councillors are fairly reimbursed for their responsibilities.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Independent Remuneration Panel consists of five members who review the allowance schemes at Bracknell Forest Council. The chair will lead the panel through each review. Bracknell Forest Council will provide administrative support to research and collate information required to support the work.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
Each review you will be expected to:
<ul>
<li>Consider and make recommendations on allowances within Bracknell Forest Council.</li>
<li>Attend two one-day meetings per review.</li>
<li>Read and understand the information on how the authority operates and the roles and responsibilities of councillors as provided by the authority.</li>
<li>Read papers and reports, giving careful consideration to evidence and information provided at meetings by officers and ask questions on this evidence.</li>
<li>Attend virtual interview sessions which will be organised based on the availability of panel members and interviewees. The report of the Independent Remuneration Panel’s recommendations will be prepared by the chair.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interview date - to be confirmed.
Informalinterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jamie Beardsmore, Democratic Services Officer
Email: <a href="mailto:Jamie.beardsmore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.beardsmore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Tel.: 01344 352500
To be an Independent Remuneration Panel member you cannot be currently employed by Bracknell Forest Council.
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive.&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Independent Remuneration Panel Member (Volunteer)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community; we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriven employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.
About The Role
<ol>
<li>We are looking for a professional Business Support Officer an enthusiastic and flexible individual who is ready for the challenge of supporting the delivery of Housing services.</li>
<li>Provide proactive administrative support to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date, arrange multi-agency events and meetings, and co-ordinate work with others across the service to ensure actions are joined up and duplication of effort is avoided.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with your colleagues and partner agencies to help to ensure that tenants get the very best service and opportunities to live independently and safely in their homes.</li>
<li>Work effectively in a changeable environment to achieve targets and service objectives with competing priorities, while assisting to continuously improving our service offer to tenants to meet changing needs and integrate digital solutions.</li>
<li>To work with other officers in the Regeneration, Housing and Environmental Services and where appropriate other Departments to ensure services are integrated at the point of delivery and to identify new opportunities for business efficiencies.</li>
<li>Support organisational change and adhere to the Council’s Staff and Customer Charters.</li>
<li>Undertake other duties commensurate with the purpose of the post.</li>
<li>You are supported by your manager but are proactive in reviewing and evaluating your own performance and acting on your own initiative to improve and develop.</li>
<li>The key to your success will be strong administration and IT skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.</li>
<li>You are motivational and work well with a wide range of professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes can be achieved.</li>
</ol>
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
<ol>
<li>You will support the Housing Management team through providing a high level of efficient and effective business administration and financial support.</li>
<li>The team aims to be preventative in approach, solutions focused and able to transcend organisational structures and traditional models of providing services to deliver the best possible outcomes for tenants.</li>
<li>We provide a proactive service to residents. We look to solve most issues before they escalate, we opt to take a preventative approach.</li>
</ol>
About You
Key Responsibilities
<ol>
<li>Providing an effective and efficient administrative support service to a Housing Management team.</li>
<li>To prepare and collate reports for meetings / senior managers as required.</li>
<li>Preparing mail merge documents and liaising with the print and post service to complete mailings to residents.</li>
<li>To use Agresso to set up purchase orders and process invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with council procedures.</li>
<li>To ensure that financial standing orders are followed when obtaining quotes or purchasing items.</li>
<li>Manage The Garden Maintenance Scheme applications, Housing moves / Seaside and country homes applications and Orbis requisitions and invoices.</li>
<li>Responsible to distribute the incoming post across the teams</li>
<li>Manage the utility bills and distribute accordingly across the team’s ensuring payments are made on time</li>
<li>Manage the online request for fobs and distribution</li>
<li>Any other broadly analogous duties, which may be allocated from time to time.</li>
<li>To attend training as required</li>
</ol>
Your Skills
<ol>
<li>Demonstrable administration skills.</li>
<li>Good customer service skills. Need to be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.</li>
<li>IT literate.</li>
</ol>
4.Highly organised.
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile on our website.
Qualifications:
<ol>
<li>You must have a background in administration.</li>
<li>Excellent working on all Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.</li>
</ol>
Essential for the role:
Basic DBS
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Courtney.Smith@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Courtney.Smith@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Telephone: 0208 583 5529
Closing date is 1st July 2025.
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 7th July 2025.

London Borough of Hounslow

Business Support Officer

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Do you want to work in a rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and fulfilment? Join our dedicated Care team providing high-quality respite care to individuals and their families as a Support Worker in Whitley in Reading. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our clients with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care.&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.
 About us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available. 
We are a Respite Care Team registered with the CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults with complex learning disabilities, regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Respite Care Team provides clients with opportunities to develop independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach.&nbsp; Respite Care offers brief respites to caregivers from their full-time caregiving responsibilities.&nbsp; No day may the same due to the rotation of service users requiring our service.&nbsp; Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess the capacity to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively.
The working pattern will include working shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins. A typical early shift may start at 7.00am during the week and 7.30am on Weekends and a late shift may start at 2.00pm with a 9.00pm finish or a 9.30pm finish if you are doing a sleep-in. You will be required to work two weekends in three.
You will be able to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>Good general education, to include good literacy skills</li>
<li>NVQ3/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this</li>
<li>A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals</li>
<li>Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity</li>
<li>Ability to accurately maintain and review individual client files</li>
<li>Ability to undertake manual handling tasks</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative (there may be occasions where lone working may be applicable)</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally</li>
<li>Ability to be self-motivating</li>
<li>Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc.</li>
</ul>

Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification.&nbsp; You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area.

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 are 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>On-site day nursery (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>

For an informal discussion about the Support Worker post, please contact Rachel Jerrard (Team Manager) on 07834 964 762 – <a href="mailto:rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk</a>, Karen Rumbol (Senior Support Worker) on 07973 793 837 – <a href="mailto:karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interviews: 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="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> 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.

Reading Borough Council

Support Worker - Respite Care Team

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30 Hours per week, Term time only, plus Inset days, Permanent -&nbsp;Required to start as soon as possible

Learning mentors at The Wren help students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to engage as happy and confident learners.
Working alongside other colleagues in school, learning mentors advocate for young people in order to improve their outcomes.
With a flexible approach and sense of humour, they look for opportunities to demonstrate to young people that they belong, that they matter and that they can trust the adults around them to support them to be their very best.
The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students. You do not need a specific qualification to apply for this role and we value experience gained from both employment in education and other careers.
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 Sunday 29th June 2025; Interviews are being held on Thursday 10th 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>.
 Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
&nbsp; The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp; 
 We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos.&nbsp;
 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.

Learning Mentor (Teaching Assistant) - The Wren School

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We are looking for a motivated and skilled Gardener/Groundsperson to join our team and help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to a high standard. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers.&nbsp; Maintaining our Parks and Open Spaces are some of our core service deliveries.&nbsp; We are currently looking to recruit into our service as part of our Streetscene Team. 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: This role is a full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Maintenance to a high standard of a wide variety of ornamental planting features such as annual bedding and perennial displays, ornamental lawns, shrub beds and minor tree works.</li>
<li>Use and maintenance of a variety of ride-on &amp; pedestrian mowers, handheld machinery (Strimmers, Hedge cutters &amp; basic chainsaw).</li>
<li>General litter clearance, cleaning and maintenance of parks and gardens, including hard landscape, furniture and buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure that all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Identify and report any issues or hazards across the grounds</li>
</ul>
About you:
The following experience is required for this role:
<ul>
<li>You will need to hold a minimum driving licence including C1 + E &amp; CPC would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Experience of outdoor manual working.</li>
<li>Experience of using a range of powered machinery.</li>
<li>Able to identify and maintain common ornamental planting including shrubs, trees and annual bedding plants.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
 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>Full uniform and PPE</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; 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>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager on 0118 937 3040 or email <a href="mailto:Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview format:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Question &amp; answer panel interview
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plant identification Test
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Formal route planning, vehicle defect and Hand Held Machinery tests
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interview process will last for approximately 1.5hrs
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.

Gardener/Groundsperson

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We are looking for a motivated and skilled Gardener/Groundsperson to join our team and help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to a high standard. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers.&nbsp; Maintaining our Parks and Open Spaces are some of our core service deliveries.&nbsp; We are currently looking to recruit into our service as part of our Streetscene Team. 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: This role is a full time (37 hours per week) and will require you to start at 7.00am and will be working Monday to Friday only.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Maintenance to a high standard of a wide variety of ornamental planting features such as annual bedding and perennial displays, ornamental lawns, shrub beds and minor tree works.</li>
<li>Use and maintenance of a variety of ride-on &amp; pedestrian mowers, handheld machinery (Strimmers, Hedge cutters &amp; basic chainsaw).</li>
<li>General litter clearance, cleaning and maintenance of parks and gardens, including hard landscape, furniture and buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure that all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety guidelines.</li>
<li>Identify and report any issues or hazards across the grounds</li>
</ul>
 About you:
The following experience is required for this role:
<ul>
<li>You will need to hold a minimum driving licence including C1 + E &amp; CPC would be beneficial.</li>
<li>Experience of outdoor manual working.</li>
<li>Experience of using a range of powered machinery.</li>
<li>Able to identify and maintain common ornamental planting including shrubs, trees and annual bedding plants.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
 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>Full uniform and PPE</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; 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>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Chris Camfield – Streetscene Manager on 0118 937 3040 or email <a href="mailto:Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Camfield@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview format:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Question &amp; answer panel interview
Plant identification Test
Formal route planning, vehicle defect and Hand Held Machinery tests
Interview process will last for approximately 1.5hrs
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.

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Are you passionate about smart transport solutions and making a real difference to how people move around Reading? We are looking for a&nbsp;Traffic Signals &amp; ITS Technician&nbsp;to join our dynamic Network Services team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Reading’s transport infrastructure, supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of intelligent transport systems (ITS) including traffic signals and CCTV.
&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. 
About the Role:
You will play a key part in supporting the operation and optimisation of Reading’s Urban Traffic Management &amp; Control (UTMC) systems, including technologies like SCOOT, MOVA and Variable Message Signs (VMS) As a Traffic Signals &amp; ITS Technician you will assist with traffic signal controller testing, site acceptance testing, and the modelling of complex junctions to improve traffic flow. Your work will also involve helping to design and implement traffic control schemes, contributing to technical reports and drawings, and supporting the planning and coordination of events that impact the highway network. Additionally, you’ll liaise with internal teams, neighbouring authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of intelligent transport solutions across the borough. What We’re Looking For:
<ul>
<li>A strong interest in transport systems and willingness to work towards relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in electrical work or ITS).</li>
<li>Good communication and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Experience in a technical or office-based environment with the ability to manage a varied workload.</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) and willingness to work occasional out-of-hours shifts.</li>
</ul>
 We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; 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 technical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio. 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 -&nbsp;work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency -&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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,</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>
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Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Interview date: Intended to be 17th and 18th July 2025 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Penman – Network Services Manager – <a href="mailto:james.penman@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.penman@reading.gov.uk</a> or on 0118 937 2202. &nbsp;
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.

Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Technician

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About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Design and Delivery Department is made of 25 staff delivering planned capital projects onto the ground from start to finish. The team is a multi disciplinary team comprised of highway designers, planned maintenance engineers, street lighting engineers, traffic order officers, land surveyors and traffic survey officers. The team coordinates to deliver projects of varying sizes on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton.This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highway design team that covers all facets of delivery, from initial feasibility through detailed design to site supervision and contractor management. This is an unusual blend that the right candidate will flourish in. The Design and Delivery Team allows synergy working with the capital renewals and street lighting teams with team members able to learn all aspects of delivery in a highway environment.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis is a great opportunity to work closely with design, field and principal engineers and develop all-round skills. You will also have the chance to work on Capital Projects and small rechargeable schemes as well as day to day maintenance.As a Street Lighting Technician, you will report into the Senior Engineer and carry out the following:<ul>
<li>Undertake duties relating to the planned and routine maintenance of street lighting assets.</li>
<li>Set up and maintain databases.</li>
<li>Carry out ad hoc inspections and condition surveys.</li>
<li>Handle ground work for small projects.</li>
</ul>As we are a hybrid working organisation, you will be provided with a Chromebook and the expectancy is that you come into the office approximately between 2-3 days a week depending on project requirements and role.&nbsp; About You&nbsp;To be successful as a Street Lighting Technician, you will:<ul>
<li>Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues.</li>
<li>Understand corporate vision, plan and activities which may impact them.</li>
<li>Good level of IT Skills with knowledge and understanding of industry relevant software.</li>
<li>Good problem solver with good analytical skills.</li>
<li>Some relevant experience or HNC/HND qualifications would be desirable.</li>
<li>Willingness to develop technical expertise in street lighting systems.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Keen interest in Street Lighting infrastructure &amp; innovation and how it relates to the wider projects.</li>
<li>Understand corporate vision, plan and activities which may impact them.</li>
</ul> Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li>
<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. 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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

London Borough of Sutton

Street Lighting Technician

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About the BoroughThe Royal Borough of Kingston and The London Borough of Sutton operate a shared Highways and Transport service and this role covers delivery across both boroughs.Located in South West London Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of the district town centres have something unique to offer. In Sutton looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed. Both councils are seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. Both councils are ambitious for their future and it is an exciting time to join our Highways and Transport team as we lead the way in South-west London in delivering sustainable transport infrastructure, regeneration and rise to the net zero challenge.About the Service and TeamThe service has a vision to be an exemplar shared service locally and nationally, striving for excellence in delivering the corporate aims of both Sutton and Kingston, tackling the climate emergency and ensuring a high quality environment for our residents. We have ambitious plans and are looking for ambitious people to embody our high performing inclusive organisational culture, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self whilst making a real difference to our local communities. We want to nurture all our people in their professional development and we will empower everyone to work in a distributed leadership model giving individuals ownership, responsibility and accountability. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the roleThe role is the operational lead for the Highways and Transport Shared Service between The Royal Borough of Kingston and The London Borough of Sutton, The post holder will be the interface with senior leaders and councillors in both boroughs and the service. The role combines change management, and the need to embed change, with ensuring effective capital programme delivery and developing excellence in asset management and operations, and inspirational people leadership The team provides the full range of Highways and Transport functions across both boroughs. The post holder will be managing around 90 staff, with 5 direct reports; 4 Team Managers and a Programme Manager.&nbsp; The postholder will have to attend the office 'as required' - the current expectation is around 2-3 days a week across both boroughs If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact:Matthew Hill, Director of Highways, Transportation, and Regulatory Services - <a href="mailto:matthew.hill.@kingston.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.hill.@kingston.gov.uk</a> Sarah Rye, Director of Highways, Transportation and Regulatory Services - <a href="mailto:sarah.rye@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.rye@sutton.gov.uk</a>Our Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in Highways or Transport and, although not necessarily professionally qualified, will have relevant technical knowledge and a track record of effective leadership, strategic thinking and change management. &nbsp;Political understanding and nous are important but the candidate could come from public or private sectors. &nbsp;Excellence in programme management is seen as key, and driving the operational service with inspirational leadership.To be successful in this role, essential skills, knowledge and competencies include:<ul>
<li>Degree in Highways, Transport, Engineering or other relevant discipline, or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Leadership experience which promotes distributed leadership,empowering others to take ownership and accountability of outcomes</li>
<li>Is competent with IT and Digital processes, seeking to drive digitisation</li>
<li>Ability to analyse data and intelligence to drive improvements and collaborate with partners and communities</li>
<li>Excellent in project and programme management</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the latest thinking in the field of H&amp;T</li>
<li>Experience of driving a service to deliver the net zero agenda</li>
<li>Clear and thorough understanding of legal framework the service is operating in</li>
<li>Creates a learning environment where innovation and creativity is celebrated and risks are managed</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with others, leading by example</li>
</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to be even more flexible in how we work and manage staff workloads, ensuring they have the correct equipment and resources to be able to maximise their talents and looking after their wellbeing.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year</li>
<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. 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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people.&nbsp;We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

Corporate Head of Service - Highways and Transport

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Ecology Officer to join our Green Infrastructure team at Wokingham Borough Council. In this role you will provide expert ecological advice to support planning, design and delivery of green infrastructure with a focus on protecting and enhancing local biodiversity.&nbsp;Working closely with colleagues, developers and community stakeholders you will ensure that new developments and projects comply with ecological best practices and legal requirements such as Biodiversity Net Gain.
This is an exciting opportunity to help ensure nature-focussed thinking and design into the heart of local planning and development across the local area.
Our Area:
Wokingham is an attractive, historic market town located in the prosperous Thames Valley in the heart of Berkshire and 40 miles west of London. With easy access to the M4 and M3 motorways and on a train line between Reading and Waterloo and also Reading and Gatwick.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mix of home working and office working is available. Applicants should have a full driving licence and access to a car to undertake site visits. We are looking for people with great IT skills and a customer focused approach.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Laura Buck via <a href="mailto:Laura.Buck@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Laura.Buck@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp;13th July 2025, 11pm Inteview date:&nbsp;TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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