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£16,587.33 Actual Salary + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Lift School BenefitsPermanent, Full Time or Part Time29.5 hours per week (8.50am - 3.30pm Flexible shifts available), 39 weeks per yearImmediate StartMake learning an adventure: Be a specialist Learning Support Assistant at Columbus!Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential?Columbus School and College is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant team. We're a special school where children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties embark on incredible learning journeys.Imagine this:<ul>
<li>High-five moments: Witnessing the spark of understanding in a child's eyes.</li>
<li>Creative collaboration: Working alongside a supportive team to design engaging learning experiences.</li>
<li>Building bridges: Helping children overcome challenges and celebrate victories.</li>
</ul>As a Specialist LSA, you will support pupils' learning, care, and development, helping them feel excited to come to school and proud of their progress.At Columbus, you'll be more than just a learning support assistant, you'll be an:<ul>
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Exploration guide: You'll tailor learning activities to each child's unique needs and interests, igniting their curiosity.</li>
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Champion: You'll provide one-on-one support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.</li>
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Team player: You'll collaborate with passionate teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the best possible education and care.</li>
</ul>We offer:<ul>
<li>Flexible working options.</li>
<li>Staff parking</li>
<li>Exceptional professional development opportunities to nurture your skills.</li>
<li>A supportive and collaborative community where you'll feel valued.</li>
<li>The chance to make a real difference in the lives of exceptional children.</li>
</ul>Ready to join the adventure?Here's what to do next:Discover more about our wonderful school! We warmly welcome school visits and encourage you to schedule a meeting. To arrange a visit or tour, please contact us.Don't wait! Applications close on : 3rd August 2025Interviews will take place as we receive applications.Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Tower Hamlets is one of the capital’s most diverse boroughs and home to the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, historic riverfront at Wapping and vibrant places like Brick Lane, Shoreditch, and Whitechapel - all in just eight square miles. We have just moved into our fantastic brand-new offices in Whitechapel (The old Royal London Hospital)We have one of the fastest growing populations along with being the most densely populated in the UK with more homes being built here than almost anywhere else. Our economy has the third largest output in the UK with 291,000 employees working for 16,925 businesses.The Council is a place of rapid change with the highest rates of housing growth in the country and has in recent years had amongst the highest levels of business growth and the highest levels of deprivation nationwide. We embrace the responsibilities that come with a borough of our size, population, geography, and profile. We are a council where people make things happen.This mix of old and new, combined with award winning parks, international cultural destinations, world class learning institutions in the UK, makes Tower Hamlets one of the most popular places to live, work, study and visit.Tower Hamlets is looking for a talented and enthusiastic candidate to support an ambitious Parking and Mobility Service. We are looking to appoint an officer to work on both informal challenges and formal representations who will work with the current back office team and be responsible for ensuring Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) enquiries and representations at all stages through the PCN process, are responded to within statutory timeframes and in accordance with the legislation, policies and procedures. To respond to all appeals received from London Tribunals in relation to, either, representations rejected by the Council, or, Orders from the County Court where the case has been referred to the Adjudication Service.Previous experience of working within the Parking industry and dealing with Parking related correspondence and/or complaints is essential and should include, A levels or NVQ Level 3 Notice Processors (Parking) qualification / relevant degree, or at least 3 years relevant experience. The successful candidate will be required to investigate and respond appropriately to penalty charge notice representations, appeals and enquiries in line with legislation and council policies. In addition to this the officer will be required to have excellent IT and administration skills as they will be required to manage their own caseload as well as supporting other team members at times. Attention to detail are paramount, together with a genuine commitment to, and experience of, first class customer service.Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Representations & Appeals Officer

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About us:- HES Catering Services&nbsp;are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job:- Kitchen Assistant at Parsonage Farm School The role has entry step Grade 1/2:- &nbsp;£7312.11 <ul>
<li>11.25 Hours per week, term time only, Plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays.</li> </ul> To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. To support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and to assume responsibility of the food service in the supervisor’s absence&nbsp; About you:- <ul>
<li>The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative</li> <li>The post holder has no direct staffing responsibilities&nbsp;</li> <li>The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Job &nbsp;Profile
</li> <li>Hours of work:-11.25&nbsp; hours per week&nbsp;</li> </ul> For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact &nbsp;Amanda Warren&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Friday 8^th &nbsp;August 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Kitchen Assistant Parsonage Farm School

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 &nbsp;£41,442 - £44,331 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 hours/ 30 hours&nbsp; Weeks per year: 52&nbsp; Application Deadline: 31/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC DBS: Enhanced &nbsp; Reference: 1775 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The London Borough of Waltham Forest is recruiting for a Early Help Practitioner based in Queens Road Family Hub. You will deliver integrated and comprehensive early intervention services to children and young people and their families with the aim of supporting them to achieve positive outcomes, increase their resilience and improve family functioning. You will manage a caseload of families, conducting in depth assessments to identify needs, utilise the Team Around the Family process to effectively action plan with the family and other professionals. You will ensure that families and or individuals are met with in according with Early Help standards to ensure that there is a timely review of the progress of the family. You will form and maintain good links with partners and coordinate services and, where applicable, source resources to aid the delivery of services to the families. This will include working with the Queens Road Family Hub. In the London Borough of Waltham Forest, we take equality and inclusion seriously and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and difference and is a true reflection of the diverse communities of Waltham Forest. We are committed to fostering an environment that empowers our workforce and gives them the freedom to bring their authentic self to work to provide excellent services to all. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_1775.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Knowledge of signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect, and understanding of child protection issues Experience of working with children and families with specific, multiple and complex needs Experience of child engagement, child's voice work, and ensuring they remain at the center of interventions Experience of family outreach work including home visiting Knowledge and understanding of families from a range of cultures and communities Ability to chair meetings such as the Team Around the Family (TAF) or professionals meetings Excellent interpersonal skills Experience of partnership working Good planning and organisational skills, Proven initiative and judgement to identify and resolve problems Good ICT skills - both standard Microsoft applications and specialist systems Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Terms and conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Havva Basto at <a href="mailto:Havva.basto@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Havva.basto@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Early Help Family Practitioner

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Formed in 2010, the Audit Partnership provides assurance, consultancy, risk and counter fraud services to both Dartford Borough and Sevenoaks District Councils.
With your professional skills and experience (CIA/PIIA qualified or equivalent) you’ll support the Head of Internal Audit to deliver the service and the Audit plan. In addition to this, you’ll put your organisational and accuracy skills into practice by managing your own audits as well as mentoring and supervising the work of our Trainee Auditors.
Working across all sections of both councils, you’ll provide a high quality, customer-focused service to ensure that audits are high quality and conducted in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards. You’ll have the opportunity to provide value, insightful assurance and consultancy to a variety of areas as well as working on complex projects and investigations.
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to develop and take the next step in their Audit career.
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Jennifer Warrillow, Head of Internal Audit, on 01732 227053.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 3rd August
Interviews: Week commencing 18th August

Senior Auditor

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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Role Overview
This is a&nbsp;public-facing, outdoor role&nbsp;where you’ll be responsible for helping to manage traffic flow and ensure parking regulations are followed. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys being active, working independently, and interacting with the public.
Key Responsibilities
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Patrolling&nbsp;streets and car parks on foot or in a vehicle to monitor parking compliance.</li>
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Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)&nbsp;to vehicles parked in contravention of regulations.</li>
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Providing assistance&nbsp;to the public, including:</li>
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<li>Directions to local attractions or services</li>
<li>Information about parking rules and locations</li>
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Reporting issues&nbsp;such as damaged signs, road hazards, or abandoned vehicles.</li>
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Using handheld devices&nbsp;to record information and communicate with the team.</li>
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You don’t need prior experience—full training is provided—but the following qualities are essential:
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Excellent communication: You’ll be the face of the council, so being approachable and clear is key.</li>
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Customer service: Helping people with a wide range of queries, not just parking-related.</li>
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Physical fitness: You’ll walk several miles a day, often in varying weather conditions.</li>
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Teamwork and independence: You’ll work solo most of the time but stay in regular contact with your team.</li>
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Working Hours
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Schedule: 7.4 hours per day, 5 days a week</li>
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Shifts: Between&nbsp;7:30 AM and 7:00 PM, on a&nbsp;two-week rotating cycle
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Includes: Regular weekend work</li>
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Requirements
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<li>No previous experience required</li>
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Standard DBS check&nbsp;(Disclosure and Barring Service) must be passed</li>
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Training &amp; Development:
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<li>Full induction and ongoing professional development opportunities</li>
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Benefits
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In addition to your salary, receive a sign-on payment of £2,100 (50% paid on completion of probation and 50% at 18 months) This is for new staff joiners to TWBC, not internal applicants.</li>
<li>22 days per year, increases to 27 days after 5 years of continuous Local Government service</li>
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Plus 3 extra days off in December</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
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Free parking near the Town Hall</li>
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Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an EAP, flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more</li>
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&nbsp;Next Steps
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Applications assessed on a rolling basis&nbsp;– you may be contacted before the closing date.</li>
<li>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Richard Ward, Enforcement Manager, on 01892 554168 or by email: <a href="mailto:richard.ward@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.ward@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>.</li>
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Civil Enforcement/Parking Enforcement Officer

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Now is an exciting time to join our Complaints Team as we strengthen housing management and play a vital role in helping the council improve our resident experience and embed learning from feedback. This senior management role is key to helping us meet the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman and meeting the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator for Social Housing.&nbsp;The Complaints and ME manager, reports into the Head of Regulatory within the Strategy, Policy and Regulatory Assurance Division. Leading a team of officers and working with senior management, you will embed a resident- focussed culture and improve complaint handling acting as a champion for turning the insight from complaints into action. This role is also the lead contact with the Housing Ombudsman for the Housing Management service. You’ll be part of a team that lives the TOWER values—working Together, being Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respectful—while delivering fair, transparent, and accountable complaint resolutions. This is your opportunity to help shape a culture of learning and service improvement, aligned with our “Your Voice, Our Action” ethos. The application deadline is&nbsp;Sunday 27 July 2025; for further information, please contact the hiring manager&nbsp;<a href="mailto:darren.reynolds@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">darren.reynolds@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will be held week commencing the 4th August 2025.Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

Complaint and ME Manager

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The Financial Hardship team provides impartial policy advice to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly on issues relating to poverty and financial insecurity in London. It also delivers a number of the Mayor’s programmes in support of London households on low incomes.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Roles in the Financial Hardship team cover a mix of policy and delivery-focused activity and involve regular close working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. We often act as subject matter experts on issues relating to financial hardship. We get involved in the full policy and delivery cycle – helping to answer the question of how the GLA or its partners should respond to a given issue and then leading or supporting the establishment of appropriate and effective interventions.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
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<li>Working with internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver programmes to support Londoners on low incomes</li>
<li>Writing briefings and consultation responses on behalf of the Mayor of London</li>
<li>Supporting the effective scrutiny and oversight of GLA activity by responding to London Assembly members’ questions and committee investigations</li>
<li>Maintaining an overview of developments in policy and legislation</li>
<li>Being responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in line with governance and finance processes</li>
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<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>Expert knowledge and experience of social policy, in particular within a London context.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A track record of successful project management, and delivering results on target and within budget.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and understanding of policy development processes within a complex political environment, including first rate analytical skills, and with an eye on how policy will be implemented in practice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the stakeholders and relationships that are key to the development and delivery of social policy in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Nick MacAndrews&nbsp;or Financial Hardship Team manager&nbsp;Dan Drillsma-Milgrom&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk</a>.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: w/c 15th September&nbsp;(may be subject to change)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
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<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
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If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Procurement Manager
Fixed Term,&nbsp;Full Time
£46,388 to £54,573 per annum
Location:&nbsp;Chelmsford
Working Style:&nbsp;<a>Anywhere worker</a>
Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months.
Do you want to make a difference to real people and real lives? Do you want to be a part of helping to shape the future of our Procurement Service at Essex County Council (ECC)?
Did you know that ECC spends c£1.2Billion per annum on 3rd party commissioned services, making it the 2nd largest spending Authority in the UK? The Procurement Team at ECC are&nbsp;<a href="https://socialvalueportal.com/resources/case-study/social-value-in-action/nsvc22-essex-county-council/" target="_blank">award winning&nbsp;</a>and support the organisation to deliver services to 1.4million residents. We aim to lead the profession on exciting initiatives such as social value, climate action through procurement and how we use our size and scale to support our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/levelling-essex" target="_blank">Levelling up Agenda</a>.
This is an exciting role within the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), a shared procurement team that undertakes all procurement activity across a number of District and Borough Authorities. The Partnership currently supports 5 authorities, but this number and the team is growing. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a significant number and variety of procurement projects across these Authorities, taking a business partner role in supporting two EPP member authorities and helping set and develop procurement practice across the partnership.
Excellent stakeholder skills at all levels both internal and external are key as well as a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative and complete work to a high standard. Whilst being able to adapt to conflicting timeframes and challenging deadlines ensuring these with a positive and pro-active approach. A good understanding of procurement legislation and how it can be applied to achieve the partnership’s outcomes is essential.
You will be joining an established and supportive team of professionals, and this role would be ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual with leadership skills who is also able to develop others as well as themselves. This role would also line manage once established.
This is a great role in a vibrant and growing team. You’ll find an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued, and you have the opportunity to progress your career.
To learn more about the Procurement Service and careers in Procurement please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement" target="_blank">https://www.workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement</a>
To find out what a typical day as a Procurement Manager with ECC looks like, hear from one of our colleagues&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-mark-category-contract-manager" target="_blank">Mark&nbsp;</a>.
Accountabilities
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<li>Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives</li>
<li>Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of a wider variety of procurement projects to enhance levels of service and minimise costs. This requires working collaboratively with colleagues across each member council and externally, to ensure best practice can be achieved when implementing new ways of working.</li>
<li>Collaborate with and exert influence on Directors, Senior Managers and Members as to the commercial and financial viability of differing commercial options for specific projects within complex and often, contentious environments.</li>
<li>Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority’s interests.</li>
<li>Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with EPP and member authority policies.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market provision and explore opportunities to close those gaps.</li>
<li>Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.</li>
<li>Support the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as ‘best in class’. Ensure policies, procedures, documents and workflows are kept up-to-date and remain best in class.</li>
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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<li>Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS and or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.</li>
<li>Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements.</li>
<li>Significant public sector sourcing experience.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering continuous improvements in large, strategic arrangements with evidence of generating significant cost and service benefits.</li>
<li>Knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category / categories within their control and its impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties.</li>
<li>Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi million pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a political environment and skilled in understanding and responding to different perspectives.</li>
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To read more about the procurement service and the wider Corporate Services function of Essex County Council please follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services" target="_blank">https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services</a>
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025,&nbsp;Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkingforessex.com%2Froles%3Fsource%3Dworkingforessex.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Burrus2%40essex.gov.uk%7C2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638790046808311814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and&nbsp;care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join&nbsp;<a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email&nbsp;<a>resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a>
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Main Pay Range + Sen Allowance + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Full Time or Part TimeSeptember 2025At Columbus School and College, we are looking for a creative and inspirational teacher to join our specialist team, working with Pupils aged 3 - 19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).We have high expectations for all our learners and are profoundly focused on preparing them for the future with a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), developed in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals.Here's what we can offer you:<ul>
<li>A welcoming, skilled, and dedicated team of leaders, teachers, and staff who are passionate about our pupils.</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive mentor to help you quickly settle in, feel a sense of belonging, and achieve success in your role.</li>
<li>Excellent opportunities for professional development and clear pathways for career progression.</li>
<li>High levels of support to enhance your teaching practice, including collaborative work with Pioneer Special School in Basildon.</li>
<li>Concise assessment systems designed to reduce workload, allowing you to focus on improving learning rather than just proving it.</li>
<li>The chance to work in some of the highest quality learning environments in the country for pupils with special needs, across our two campuses.</li>
<li>A culture where we want our pupils to be excited about coming to school and to truly love learning, feeling motivated and challenged every day. We achieve this by building precisely on what our pupils already know and can do.</li>
</ul>Are you:<ul>
<li>Passionate about delivering outstanding education to pupils with PMLD, SLD and/or ASD?</li>
<li>Creative and reflective in your teaching approach?</li>
<li>Committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people?</li>
</ul>We welcome applications from those seeking full time or part time hours. If applying for part time, please include your preferred working pattern in your personal statement. We are happy to be flexible with days.Come and see us in action!We warmly encourage you to visit our school and experience our exceptional learning environment firsthand. School tours are also available upon request.Closing date : 3rd August 2025 Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.<ul><li>Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li></ul>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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