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You will have a critical role in the Council’s response to flooding events and long-term goal to provide sustainable housing growth. 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This role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to help steer the Place Directorate through the challenging local government landscape.</p>\n<p><strong>The Experience you will bring</strong></p>\n<p>You will have sound knowledge of the national policy agenda facing local government relating to Planning services and experience in managing in a complex environment at a senior level. </p>\n<p>You’ll be expected to provide efficient and effective customer focused results, working closely with colleagues and councillors is vital as well as collaborating with partners to deliver our key priorities. You will have strong leadership skills and ability to work strategically to achieve this.</p>\n<p>If you want to work in a forward-thinking council to help us meet the challenges ahead and respond to the changing needs of our communities, then please apply.</p>\n<p>Ideally, we are seeking experienced senior managers and leaders, but for the right candidate this role would be an ideal step-up opportunity.  </p>\n<p>The job profile for the role provides full details of the expectations and requirements. </p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. 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Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form.</p>\n<p>The selection process will include online assessments prior to a face-to-face panel interview and presentation.  The appointment is subject to a final interview by the Council’s Employment Committee, likely w/c 2nd June.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<p>Closing Date: Noon, Tuesday 29th April<br>Online assessments:  Tuesday 6th May and Wednesday 7th May<br>Interviews: Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May<br>Employment Committee: Week commencing 2nd June</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place at the Council offices in Letchworth.</p>\n<p>Dates are subject to change.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. 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We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking an exceptional person to fill this exciting brand-new role.</strong></p><p>As the ICT Applications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in centralising our ICT applications team, developing a strategic roadmap for our business systems, and ensuring the effective management of our application projects. 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You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.</p><p><strong>It is essential that you are able to work to a rota and have a full UK driving licence.</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of <strong>33 days per year</strong>, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£12.24 per hour</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding care</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul><p>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.</em></strong></p><p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.</p><p>We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.<br><br>We currently manage over 9,300 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.24 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-04-28T13:46:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/aa19da44-cbb4-4b2d-83af-8978cfe68eb4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e335ff8e-44b5-477d-869a-28f0630c6e3f","title":"Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House) Full or part time","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.</p><p>It is situated in a residential suburb in Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p><p>We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.</p><p>With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle</strong> to work scheme.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme.</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>As a Care & Support Assistant, you’ll support people to gain their independence, helping them to regain confidence to reach their goals and retain skills. You will support individuals to make choices around their personal care and needs, encouraging good nutrition and hydration and prompt socialisation and engagement in activities. Ensure that clear and accurate documentation is completed, and any concerns are reported to the Shift Leader or Nurse on duty.</p><ul>\n<li>Enrich our customers to feel safe, secure and noticed. </li>\n<li>Support them to be themselves and encourage their comfort whilst being respectful of their living space.</li>\n<li>Take part in Arts, crafts and stimulating activities. </li>\n<li>Helping customers to get washed and dressed.</li>\n<li>Providing manual handling support and personal care.</li>\n<li>Providing medication support in a timely manner.</li>\n<li>Liaise with health professionals.</li>\n<li>Reporting any concerns or incidents to senior members of the team.</li>\n<li>Arranging and taking part in activities with members of the community.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>We have a range of 14.75 or 18.25 or 22.5 or 35 hours per week, rotating shifts between: 7am-2pm and 2pm-9pm, with alternate weekends. </strong></p><p>For a further discussion or information about the role, please email: cheryl.ramsay@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><b>About you</b><br><div>\n<p>As we offer full hands-on training with relevant certifications, you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals feel seen and cared for.</p>\n<p>At minimum we offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, gradually.</p>\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p>Apply now!</p>\n<p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p>\n</div><div><strong>Career development and training opportunities           </strong></div><p>Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.</p><p>All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.</p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.19ph","publishDate":"2025-04-28T12:46:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0c677d65-3e48-4180-90da-1b915c4d5390.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"47004b6f-9b0f-4f0a-971e-157fef0a98a9","title":"Corporate Accountant (RP0033)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Corporate Accountant</strong><br><strong>(RP0033)</strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week (Hybrid working)</strong></p><p>The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield has entered an exciting new era following the appointment of a brand-new senior management team.We are looking for inspiring new people to bring new and innovative ideas to build a better future for everyone – including you</p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated finance professional to provide financial advice and support. You will be a fully or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification.</p><p>In this critical role, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the annual budget setting and monthly budget monitoring process, and co-ordinating the preparation of the council’s annual accounts.You will work closely with the Finance Business Partner Team and Financial Processes Team to improve existing financial processes and controls, strengthen governance, and continually improve the quality of information used to support the Council’s decision making.</p><p>We are committed to flexible working and achieving a good work-life balance with a mix of office and homeworking available.</p><p>We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees– striving to ensure that each and every employee feels valued and happy in their work.Employees are empowered to influence and transform the services they deliver, no matter what level they’re at.</p><p><strong>Closing date for application is 1 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will take place on 10 June 2025 and interviews will be held on 18 June 2025.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-04-28T11:46:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ea474fe3-95a0-4260-be8b-e9eb8c3a3691.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"42ac650c-8b4c-4f68-9267-0e9a475712c2","title":"Childrens Information Advice Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Childrens Information Advice Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 22.5 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> We are currently recruiting a Children's Information and Advice Officers to work within the Gateway Early Help Service. If you are passionate and committed to supporting children and families to access the right support at the right time and are interested in this area, this is role for you. <br><br> Early Help are a consent base Service and we use the Continuum of need to aid responding to referrals. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As a CIAO you will support families and children by providing information on the offer of services available universally and within Early Help in Hertfordshire. The signposting of information will support families in need to prevent an escalation of concern.<br><br>Your work will be underpinned by the principle of improving outcomes for children, young people and their families through communicating with parents and agencies to best understand a child and family's needs and to contribute towards identifying support services and signposting to these<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and demonstrate the ability to build rapport with families and professionals during telephone calls. </li>\n<li> Excellent keyboard skills and be computer literate. </li>\n<li> Professional curiosity and excellent organisational skills to ensure work is completed within tight timescales. </li>\n<li> A team player, but also demonstrate the ability to work autonomously. </li>\n<li> Previous experience in working with Children and Families would be beneficial </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li> Previous experience in working with Children and Families would be beneficial </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact claire.larkins@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Opportunity to progress within the team.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We'll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures whilst maintaining a high level of service in all weather conditions<br><br>Experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort.<br><br>Able to support and manage a team of operatives.<br><br>Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.<br><br>Operative for the JCB for which training will be provided.<br><br>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS6 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Operational services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle</strong> to work scheme.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme.</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.</p><p>All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.61ph","publishDate":"2025-04-27T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/95cba301-ffbb-4305-873c-575d5d93eb1e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c2a2df43-9685-4bfd-acf5-4b79dfa9cf29","title":"Senior Licensing Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Annex, first","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you an experienced professional with a passion for public service, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of licensing law? Luton Council is looking for a dedicated <strong>Senior Licensing Officer</strong> to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to make a difference in your community while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.<br> <br>As a Senior Licensing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring public safety and regulatory compliance across Luton. You'll process applications, carry out inspections, and provide essential support to the Licensing Team. This is a varied role that requires a proactive, organised, and customer-focused individual who can manage both desk-based tasks and fieldwork with equal confidence.<br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Process and assess a wide range of licensing applications in line with current legislation and council procedures.</li> <li>Conduct inspections of licensed premises across the borough, including taxis, private hire vehicles, and licensed venues.</li> <li>Investigate licensing breaches and support enforcement action when required.</li> <li>Liaise with members of the public, applicants, and stakeholders, providing accurate advice and resolving queries with tact and professionalism.</li> <li>Maintain accurate manual and digital records, using a variety of software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.</li> <li>Undertake investigative and basic project work to meet departmental deadlines and targets.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Demonstrable experience</strong> in an office environment and in dealing with the public in a professional setting.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including in an interviewing capacity.</li> <li>Confident in reading complex correspondence and writing a range of letters.</li> <li>Numerate, with the ability to handle cash receipts and assign cost codes accurately.</li> <li>Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and database systems.</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the <strong>Licensing Act 2003</strong>, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing, and licensing enforcement procedures.</li> <li>Understanding of the impact of discrimination on service delivery and the ability to treat all service users with respect and sensitivity.</li> <li>Relevant training or qualifications in licensing inspections is desirable.</li> <li>Ability to travel across the borough to conduct inspections is essential.</li> </ul><strong>Why Work for Luton Council?</strong><br>We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement, and ongoing professional development. As part of our Licensing team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a safer, fairer, and more vibrant Luton.<br> <br><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong><br>If you're ready to take on a new challenge and use your skills to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.<br> <br>Apply now and be part of something bigger.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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You'll be working with a variety of end-user devices and systems, from desktop and server environments to cloud-based applications. Your role will involve troubleshooting, resolving complex technical issues, and delivering exceptional support to ensure that our users can work effectively.<br> <br>You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Office 365, Exchange, and Active Directory. A key part of this role is ensuring smooth operation of End User devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. In addition, you'll support large-scale desktop and technology refresh programs, manage deployments through tools like Intune or SCCM, and create robust processes to streamline workflows.<br> <br>Working within a public sector environment, you'll liaise closely with internal teams, external partners, and a wide range of customers to ensure their IT needs are met. 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You're proactive, able to work independently, and skilled at managing your time and responsibilities with minimal supervision. A background in the public sector or local authority environments is a bonus.<br> <br>If you're looking to bring your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a new role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to take the next step in your IT career? Apply now!<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! 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Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>Are you a visionary leader with a passion for place-shaping and driving economic transformation?<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration - guiding both the strategic vision and operational delivery of our economic ambitions.<br>As the Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration, you will lead, influence, and co-ordinate the Council's approach to fostering sustainable economic growth and delivering transformative regeneration across the Borough.<br> <br>You'll be the key force behind shaping our place - bringing together internal teams and a wide range of external partners to create and implement forward-thinking strategies that drive prosperity and resilience.<br> <br>From high-level strategic planning to on-the-ground delivery, you will:<ul> <li>Lead major programmes and projects, ensuring they are effectively managed and delivered in partnership with stakeholders.</li> <li>Act as a connector and catalyst, engaging senior leaders from the public and private sectors locally, regionally, and nationally.</li> <li>Promote and unlock investment opportunities, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to the identification and development of growth initiatives.</li> </ul><strong>About you</strong><br>You'll bring a strong track record of successfully leading strategic regeneration and economic growth initiatives, with a proven ability to secure substantial grant funding from central government or equivalent bodies. With deep experience of working collaboratively across sectors-including community groups, government agencies, and the business world-you'll be a natural relationship builder and an effective senior-level communicator.<br> <br>Your leadership credentials will include the ability to manage and inspire multidisciplinary teams, supported by sound supervision, negotiation, and change management skills. You'll have a flair for innovative problem-solving and a strong grasp of how to deliver complex programmes with real impact. A confident manager of significant capital budgets, you'll also be experienced in developing credible viability and feasibility studies to underpin investment decisions.<br> <br>Crucially, you'll possess an in-depth understanding of both economic growth and regeneration best practice, alongside a clear grasp of national policy in economic and skills development, and how this connects with local government strategy. 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Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough. <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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This role could be for you!\"<br> <br>We are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Finance Manager to provide critical business partnering support to the Head of Commercial Operations and oversee accounting activities across our Commercial departments. As a key member of the finance team, you will take the lead on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting, ensuring that Luton Rising's business interests are always safeguarded and strategically supported.<br> <br>You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts, monitoring revenue and capital budgets, and preparing comprehensive financial reports that support decision-making at Board level. This role also involves developing and commissioning economic and financial elements of business plans and investment cases through complex financial modelling and scenario analysis.<br> <br>Your responsibilities will span the full finance cycle, from budget setting and profiling, through to year-end reporting and audit management. Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, you'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, applying strategic insights and detailed financial scrutiny to inform and shape commercial decision-making.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in a full-cycle finance leadership role. With a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management in a commercial context, you thrive on balancing the detail with the bigger picture. You bring strong technical skills, particularly in financial systems (including Sage) and advanced Excel-based modelling, and are comfortable developing robust, integrated financial tools to support strategic planning and investment cases.<br> <br>Your experience includes leading on budgeting, forecasting, and year-end closure, as well as producing high-quality financial and strategic advice at a senior level. You're someone who's comfortable with complexity, able to analyse data, draw insights, and develop practical solutions that drive business success.<br> <br>You have a track record of working in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments and can communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise and engaging way. You understand the importance of confidentiality and governance, and you act with integrity, always protecting the interests of the business and its stakeholders.<br> <br>An understanding of equality legislation and the ability to embed inclusive practices into business strategies and operations is essential. You'll also need to be flexible to commute between sites when required.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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You'll actively work with residents in the management of their home and neighbourhoods, developing and improving Peabody's service to them and ensuring we take full account of their needs.<br><br>Your role covers all aspects of tenancy and housing management - everything from estate, scheme and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and resident satisfaction.<br><br>You're a people person who likes to get things done. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with other teams and you're first rate at building meaningful relationships across the business to enable you to find creative solutions to issues. 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The core discipline of this work is housing development delivery using project and programme management, with experience in construction. A new Hertfordshire wide supported housing governance structure is in place to ensure that Hertfordshire's partners and citizens are fully involved in scheme design and delivery. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> The role offers the exciting opportunity to ensure the timely delivery of Hertfordshire's accommodation strategy through the effective design, financing, planning and construction of supported housing schemes within Hertfordshire. <br><br> This role will appeal to you if you thrive in complex and demanding environments, where proactive stakeholder management is critical, and you have a proven ability to confidently, clearly and effectively communicate and deliver housing development within a change environment. 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Influencing internal partners, district councils, local and regional partners in delivery of supported housing across the county and the aims of the relevant strategies </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Educated to degree level or equivalent experience </li>\n<li> Strong technical knowledge of project management methodologies within a housing development/capital construction project setting </li>\n<li> Experience of leading housing/construction scheme design work and presenting results to a wide range of audiences </li>\n<li> Knowledge of local government and housing/infrastructure </li>\n<li> Excellent written and verbal skills </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li> A professional qualification in a related field </li>\n<li> Support team members and motivate colleagues to drive forward improvement in the team. Ability to monitor and motivate team colleagues </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Programme and Project, level PRO11 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles: Project & programme <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact sarah.newman@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 21 May <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Each tenant has their own self-contained purpose built flat and we provide 24 hour outreach via access to emergency phone support.</p><p><strong>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>\n<li>You will not be providing personal care but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>\n<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you \"being the difference\".</li>\n<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs.</li>\n<li>Need to have a full UK drivers licence.</li>\n<li>Use of a car for work purposes during shift.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About You;</strong></p><p>You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured induction, comprehensive training and on the job support to enable you to excel within your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification as well as gain experience and exposure to the wider care and support Hightown offers.</p><p>We are looking for passionate people who care about others and have a can-do, common sense attitude to their life and who are driven by the desire to make a difference to real lives. 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Flood & Water Project Officer - Sustainable Drainage

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 + £2,758 market enhanced payment progressing to £36,124 + £3,389 market enhanced payment per annum + one-off £3000 welcome payment terms apply

Countywide (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Mid-level position in SuDS and Watercourses Team at Hertfordshire County Council. Responsibilities include flood risk management and sustainable drainage advice.

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Director-Governance

North Hertfordshire District Council

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£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Posted 24 days ago

Monitoring Officer position at North Herts Council requiring legal expertise, governance skills, and ability to shape council operations and engage with the community.

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Director - Place

North Hertfordshire District Council

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76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance

Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

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Director of Place at North Herts Council, leading responsible growth and community development with a focus on strategic planning and leadership.

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Registered Building Control Inspector (Specialist)

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 63,715.00 - 66,787.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall, Luton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Registered Building Control Inspectors (Specialists) needed in Luton to work on high-risk buildings, enforce regulations, and supervise a team.

ICT Applications Manager (RP0130)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE (On-Site)

Posted 4 hours ago

Female Assistant Support Worker - Fletcher Way

Hightown Housing Association

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£12.24 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 9 hours ago

Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House) Full or part time

West Northamptonshire Council

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£13.19ph

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Corporate Accountant (RP0033)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Childrens Information Advice Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£30,559 progressing to £33,366

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 16 hours ago

Deputy Site Manager

Hertfordshire County Council

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£26,804 progressing to £29,484

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 16 hours ago

Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House) Full or part time

West Northamptonshire Council

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£13.19ph

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 23 hours ago

Senior Carer and Support - Nights (Obelisk)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£13.61ph

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 23 hours ago

Senior Licensing Officer

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 32,115.00 - 35,235.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall Annex, first (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Desktop Support Analyst

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 32,115.00 - 35,235.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 67,406.00 - 74,667.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall/Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Finance Manager

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Hart House Business Centre (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Neighbourhood Manager (Central Bedfordshire)

Peabody

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£38,823

Houghton Regis (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Town Centre Events and Business Liaison Officer (RP0121)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £33,363 pro rata with potential progression to £36,301 pro rata

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Business & Development Project Manager

Hertfordshire County Council

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£41,511 progressing to £45,718

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Assistant Support Worker - Lord Alexander House

Hightown Housing Association

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£12.24 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

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