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They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</span></p><p><span>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. 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Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances.  You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams. </p>\n<p>Meanwhile, you will be free to develop professionally, building your area of specialist practice, and applying your knowledge to high profile and sensitive cases. At this level, you’ll champion good practice and set performance expectations, acting as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers if required.</p>\n<p>You’ll also have the chance to share your expertise through assisted fieldwork, court attendance, case audits and reviews, and by chairing complex meetings. Through working groups and multi-agency forums, you’ll contribute to the development of new initiatives.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>The role is within the West Kent Children in Care Service based at Kings Hill, West Malling. West Kent covers the districts of Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Maidstone. This is a hybrid working role offering you the opportunity of a good work-home life balance.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will, in addition to holding a caseload of (up to 15) complex cases, will be supporting a team of Social Workers providing high quality social work, in the Children in Care Service primarily to Children in Care and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children from age 0-18. This will include holding sets of care proceedings.</p>\n<p>Your role as a Senior Practitioner will require being able to manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. You will also be required to contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offer expert advice to less experienced staff and supervise unqualified staff. You will be well motivated to support and understudy for your Team Manager to sustain and improve performance. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You must hold a degree in social work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and you must be registered with Social Work England. You should have substantial and varied post-qualification experiences of working with children and families. You will work within the Kent Practice Framework models, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner. Being a team player is essential in any social work team.</p>\n<p>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.  You should note that public transport is rarely a viable option as your role will involve you transporting people and equipment to venues in very rural areas, often with limited public transport.</p>\n<p> This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>For more information about the role or for a discussion, please contact<strong> </strong>Paul Meggitt, Service Manager on 03000 410193 or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk\">paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk</a> </p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,672 - £51,489 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-13T08:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1f5927cc-8f25-40b9-a027-9479ab85c646.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da632e9c-e13b-4ec2-bacd-817a73b5825b","title":"Team Manager - Children in Care","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"West Malling","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p><strong>Team Manager in West Kent Children in Care Service (KSJ</strong><strong>)</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a competitive basic salary between £52,716 and £60,246 dependent on your experience (plus £3,000 pa retention scheme & £2000 car allowance). There is therefore the potential to earn up to £65,246 per year. In addition, there is a £4,000 Golden Hello (subject to eligibility) & up to £8,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) and excellent LA pension scheme.</p>\n<p>We also offer a staff benefits package, excellent career development and training that comes from working for an authority as large as Kent County Council.</p>\n<p>Do you have the leadership skills, safeguarding knowledge and a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people that we are looking for?</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We have a rare vacancy in one of the 5 teams for a Team Manager within West Kent Children in Care Service, based at Worrall House in Kings Hill, West Malling. West Kent covers the districts of Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Maidstone. This is a hybrid working role offering you the opportunity of a good work-home life balance.</p>\n<p>Leading a close-knit team of 5/6 social workers, you will be a champion of social work values, delivering and improving services and outcomes for children and young people. Your day to day support and high-quality caseload supervision will ensure your team can meet the complex and changing demands of the service, as well as enable their ongoing development. Working in partnership with a broad range of agencies, you will contribute to the development of Children’s Social Work Services procedures and policies. Advising on commissioning strategies, you will ensure that services are developed and accessible to all children, young people and families needing support, protection and intervention.<br> <br><strong>About you</strong> </p>\n<p>You will need to be Social Work England registered with a Social Work degree (Dip SW or equivalent social work degree). You should have extensive post qualification experience, including experience of supervising staff and in depth knowledge of legislation, policy and practice relating to Children as well as have a good understanding of social work theories and how they are applied to the Kent Practice Framework. </p>\n<p>You will have either management experience or specialist and extensive knowledge of this particular service user group. This experience should include; children’s safeguarding processes, working with children in care inc. LAC procedures, extensive experience in care proceedings & adoption, supervision, budget management, and joint working with partners in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors. </p>\n<p>You should be confident in your ability to lead and develop a team. You will have the expertise needed to contribute to practice and policy development. You will need to demonstrate excellent managerial skills and be able to support and challenge professionals effectively.</p>\n<p> <br><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>We want the best for the children of Kent, and this can only be delivered as a team effort with everyone playing their part. So, we are creating a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative and share ideas and advice. With Ofsted rating our services as “Outstanding,” Kent County Council’s Children’s Social Work Services teams are working together, stronger than ever, to deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes.</p>\n<p>Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of challenges and opportunities to support children and young people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. </p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. </p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>For more information about the role or for a discussion, please contact<strong> </strong>Paul Meggitt, Service Manager on 03000 410193 or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk\">paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk</a> </p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,716 - £60,246 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-13T08:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d5f38d8d-7a4f-4c72-85d5-47eb87a18dc2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0a6c033-b90c-4b52-b0b4-ce7a613bd3b8","title":"Social Worker (Specialist Community Disability Team)","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Wellington House, Wellington Street","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We have an opportunity for a full-time Social Work post as part of the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 - 24 (SCDS) to work within the 14 - 24 pod. Specifically, we are seeking to recruit a Social Worker with experience of working with adults, however you will also be expected to work with children aged 14 - 17.</p><p>We are a team which provides a challenging and exciting range of social work services to children, young people and adults with disabilities. This includes working within Children's Social work legislation undertaking Strengthening Families Assessments, Child In Need, Child Protection and Children Looked after, Court work and within the Adult's social work legislation undertaking Care Act Assessments and reviews, appropriate application of the Mental Capacity Act and application of Deprivation of Liberty/Liberty Protection Safeguards. This includes applications to the Court of Protection in relation to welfare decisions. SCDS are also involved in supporting children, young people and adults with Direct Payments and Personal Budgets. </p><p>The successful candidate will: </p><p>Be a qualified Social Worker</p><p>Be responsible for managing their own caseload autonomously with the support of their supervisor/manager</p><p>Have the skills to work within an integrated multi-agency setting</p><p>Be able to support a service undergoing some exciting changes and developments</p><p>Have good knowledge, skills and experience of statutory roles and responsibilities</p><p>Whilst prior experience of working with children, young people or adults with disabilities is not essential it would be an advantage</p><p>Demonstrate a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in relation to disabilities</p><p>For further information please contact: </p><p>Lorraine Hughes Head of Service for the Specialist Community Disability Service 0 - 24</p><p>Email: lorraine.hughes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Brighton & Hove has carried out an innovative restructure of its services for children and adults with learning disabilities to create a strong, sustainable and ambitious whole life pathway disability service. </p><p>The children's and adults' (integrated multi-disciplinary) disability services work very closely together with two new Heads of Service, one with responsibilities for aged 0-25 and the other for 25+. The Heads of Service have responsibility for three social work assessment teams or pods whose functions are differentiated by the ages 0-14, 14-25 and 25+. This structure provides service users with a more positive transition to adulthood.</p><p>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p><p>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,626 - £41,511 (plus a 12.5% market supplement)","publishDate":"2025-05-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/75717387-65d5-4a5b-8a73-5eb7b071cd9f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c0180d42-2fac-43e0-98d1-10dab8e28093","title":"Heritage Protection Coordinator","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Brighton &amp; Hove","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><b>This exciting new role forms part of a partnership project led by Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton & Hove Museums. <b>A Garden Fit for A King is</b> funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Brighton & Hove City Council. The project provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to restore and rejuvenate the Royal Pavilion Garden, bringing it back to its Regency glory and creating a safer environment for all to enjoy.</b><br><br><strong>Fixed term for:</strong> 24 months as a fixed term project</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> Week commencing 23rd June (tbc)</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Peim - Museums & Culture Business Manager on 07876 645135</p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you passionate about delivering lasting change to a world renowned heritage garden in Brighton & Hove? You will play an integral role in a wider programme of work to restore and rejuvenate the Royal Pavilion Garden. With multi-million pound investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Brighton & Hove City Council, this is a pivotal opportunity to develop a programme of work that will protect the financial investment in this heritage garden and create a safer environment for all to enjoy. This unique and vibrant city centre green space experiences issues relating to antisocial behaviour and the night time economy. You will affect change through working with city partners and stakeholders to develop creative and innovative approaches to mitigating and reducing the impact of behaviour on the heritage asset.</p><p>In this role you will have the opportunity to:</p><ul>\n<li>Work as part of the Royal Pavilion Garden project team to collectively restore and improve access to this world renowned heritage garden, removing the garden from the Heritage At Risk Register.</li>\n<li>Engage with local communities and businesses to understand issues relating to antisocial behaviour and the night-time economy and the impact this can have on the heritage garden.</li>\n<li>Work with partners and stakeholders to develop and design creative and innovative solutions to ASB and reduce the impact on the garden and improve feelings of public safety.</li>\n<li>Develop a strategic action plan to address and reduce the impact of ASB and night-time economy on the garden aligned with the project funding terms and conditions.</li>\n</ul><p>The successful candidate will have:</p><ul>\n<li>Experience of successfully developing similar programmes of work with high impact demonstrable outcomes</li>\n<li>Motivation to improve the safety of a unique heritage asset and reduce the impact of ASB on a vibrant city centre green space</li>\n<li>Worked and collaborated with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders in an inclusive way to achieve a shared set of objectives</li>\n</ul><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p><strong><span>Part office / part home – hybrid</span></strong><span> -  We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.</span></p>\n<p><span>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</span></p>\n<p><span>We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.</span></p>\n<p><span>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit </span><a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us\"><span>Why work for us </span></a></p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong><span>Encouraging a diverse workforce</span></strong></p><p><span>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</span></p><p><span>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace\">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £37,938 Pro-rata based on 22.5 hours per week","publishDate":"2025-05-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4cdb7046-c52a-4b52-ab4a-7de4c4e9f689.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c989c939-631b-4e03-bde2-1b21fc211050","title":"Caretaker / Cleaner / Driver","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Horley Community Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Job Title: </strong>Caretaker / Cleaner / Driver<br><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location of work: </strong>Horley Community Centre - Horley<br><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary: </strong>£23,685- £24,714 per annum pro rata<br><strong class=\"customHTML\">Basis: </strong>12 Hours per week, Permanent Tuesday and Wednesday 08.30am-2.30pm</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The postholder will be required to work as part of the Horley Community Centre team, in the role of caretaker, cleaner, driver, as well as assisting with general tasks as required. They will be responsible for ensuring the building and its surroundings are kept clean, tidy and in good condition. They will be responsible for setting up rooms for different bookings, often with short room turnaround times. They will be qualified to drive a minibus, ensuring they have Midas training and a D1 on their clean driving Licence, that they are prepared to bring passengers to and from the centre and to other destinations. They will have a flexible approach and be a strong team player.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">This is a 12 hour a week role. 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You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. 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You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that works collaboratively to achieve shared goals.</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a range of additional perks and rewards, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years of continuous Local Government service) plus an additional three days in December and bank holidays.</li>\n<li>Access to Health Assured's EAP to help balance everyday life with work and home requirements.</li>\n<li>Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme.</li>\n<li>A hybrid working model with opportunities to work from home and in an office environment, and a flexible working policy subject to business needs.</li>\n<li>Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are excited about this position and meet the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you!</p>\n<h2>How to Apply:</h2>\n<p>To find out more, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. 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This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as the Head of Cabinet Office and be at the forefront of driving policy and growth for our vibrant and diverse city by the sea.</span></p><p><span><strong>Interview date</strong>: 12 June 2025 at Hove Town Hall</span></p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to lead our Cabinet Office, covering policy, economic growth, tourism and support to the Leader and Cabinet. This pivotal role sits on the Corporate Leadership Team and reports directly to the Chief Executive of the City Council, with a dotted line to the Leader of the Council.</span></p><p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><p><span>•    Work closely with Members utilising your political acumen and expertise in change management and policy development.</span></p><p><span>•    Lead economic growth, tourism and policy development for the City Council.</span></p><p><span>•    Reshape the team and structure to meet the evolving needs of our Council and City, delivering at pace and with agility.</span></p><p><span>•    Be part of the Corporate Leadership Team in driving our key priorities: financial sustainability, devolution, local government reform, and embedding a culture of continuous learning.</span></p><p><span>•    Lead our Council Plan refresh and delivery holding the whole Council to our mission of a Better Brighton and Hove for all.</span></p><p><span>What's in it for You?</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join Brighton & Hove City Council, we are a high performing Council, with outstanding and award-winning services. The City is diverse and dynamic with a thriving economy which we are striving to continuously grow. We are embarking on Devolution for Sussex and Brighton. You will be an integral part of the Corporate Leadership Team, working closely with the Chief Executive, Cabinet and the Leader of the Council. </span></p><p><span>As a leader, you will embody our learning organisation ethos, core values and behaviours to be:</span></p><p><span>•    Connected: Being connected means we work as one council, with all directorates, services and staff aligned to the clear purpose of creating a better Brighton & Hove for all. </span></p><p><span>•    Confident: Being confident means we are agile, testing our approach to problems and learning to improve as we go.  </span></p><p><span>•    Innovative & Creative: Being innovative and creative means we make space to experiment and reflect.  </span></p><p><span>•    Diverse and Inclusive: Being diverse and inclusive means we have a dynamic workforce and leadership that truly reflects our city's communities.  </span></p><p><span>•    Healthy and Psychologically Safe: Being healthy and psychologically safe means we work in a trust-based environment where staff feel able to bring their best selves to work.   </span></p><p><span>Join Us!</span></p><p><span>If you are a leader of people, politically savvy, and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become the Head of Cabinet Office and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our city.</span></p><p><span>Together, we will drive forward a Better Brighton and Hove for all!</span></p><p><span>For an informal conversation about the role with Jess Gibbons, Chief Executive please email <a href=\"mailto:Terie.Harrison@brighton-hove.gov.uk\">Terie.Harrison@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> to schedule a convenient time.</span></p><p><span>Please read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</span></p><p><span>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance\">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p><p>We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.</p><p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us\">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a></p><h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p><p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.</p><p>Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£71,565 - £78,451","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9c2f2fc2-0ce3-491e-abd7-224026e13fe7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e119b53f-16e2-41ae-8aeb-93fde061a7c4","title":"Financial Transactions Manager","employer":"Hastings Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid / office as required , Hastings, East Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Financial Transactions Manager</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: CG 5–4 - £34,314 to £42,708 per annum.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Full Time – 37 Hours per week </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Permanent </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Location: Muriel Matters House, Hastings / Hybrid Home Working</strong><br><br></p>\n<p>We are seeking a <strong>Financial Transactions Manager</strong> to lead our customer-focused team delivering key financial services including Debtors, Creditors and Income functions.</p>\n<p>In this pivotal role, you will ensure the efficient processing and reconciliation of financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and support continual service improvement. 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Staff are also eligible to join the <a href=\"https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits\">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.</p>\n<p>To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).</p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and careers page</a> to find out more about <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council\">Working for Horsham District Council</a> and <a href=\"https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments\">Our employment commitments</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply:</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. 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