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Do you have the expertise to oversee care planning, challenge delays, and drive real change? If so, we want you on our team!</p>\n<p>We are committed to the highest standards of child welfare, operating within the framework of the updated IRO Handbook and relevant legislation, including The Children Act 1989, The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and National Minimum Standards. Our Independent Review Officers play a crucial role in improving outcomes for Looked After Children and those subject to Child Protection Plans.</p>\n<p>As an Independent Review Officer, you will take a proactive approach to care planning, ensuring that the needs of children and young people remain the central focus. You will chair Reviews for Looked After Children and Child Protection Conferences, maintaining oversight of cases, monitoring progress, and ensuring that all reviews are completed within statutory timescales and to the highest standards. This role extends beyond review meetings—you will actively challenge drift and delay, advocate for best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service standards.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We are seeking a dynamic leader with substantial experience in working with looked after children, foster carers, and those subject to child protection plans, including involvement in complex legal proceedings.</p>\n<p>As a key member of our team, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.</li>\n<li>Communicate confidently with diverse audiences and resolve conflicts with professionalism.</li>\n<li>Champion the involvement of young people and carers in meetings and decision-making processes.</li>\n<li>Work within set timescales while maintaining high standards.</li>\n<li>Oversee and quality assure the work of front-line staff, fostering strong relationships to drive service improvements.</li>\n<li>Apply in-depth knowledge of child care legislation, drawing from significant supervisory experience in complex child care settings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to lead in this challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.</p>\n<p>Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.</p>\n<p>The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.</p>\n<p>Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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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Luton Council is looking for compassionate and dedicated <strong>Support Workers</strong> to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support, helping individuals live independent and fulfilling lives.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support individuals to access a range of community activities and services, promoting inclusion and independence.</li>\n<li>Provide care for individuals’ physical, emotional, and social needs in a way that upholds their dignity, choice, and independence.</li>\n<li>Act as an advocate for individuals, ensuring their voices are heard in all aspects of their daily lives.</li>\n<li>Provide guidance and support to new staff members.</li>\n<li>Respond effectively to emergency situations and liaise with relevant professionals as needed.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support services.</li>\n<li>Identify and address discrimination in service delivery or the workplace.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Essential Skills and Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experience:</strong></li>\n<ul>\n<li>Some experience in community work or social care services (paid or voluntary).</li>\n<li>Knowledge of issues facing services for individuals with learning disabilities.</li>\n</ul>\n<li><strong>Skills & Abilities:</strong></li>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective communication skills, including the ability to converse fluently with members of the public and provide accurate advice.</li>\n<li>Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in various settings.</li>\n<li>Flexibility to work shifts, split-shifts, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking night duties as required.</li>\n<li>Capability to lift, move, and handle individuals using lifting aids (after training) in line with Health and Safety regulations.</li>\n</ul>\n<li><strong>Commitment to Training and Development:</strong></li>\n<ul>\n<li>Willingness to gain a QCF Level 3 Care Qualification.</li>\n<li>Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Luton Council?</strong></p>\n<p>At Luton Council, we are committed to empowering individuals and creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Joining our team as a Support Worker means becoming part of a community that values your dedication and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.</p>\n<p><span><span>This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English</span></span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.</strong></p>\n<p>We’re on the lookout for a talented Residential Property Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of providing a comprehensive legal service to the Council, its Executive, Committees, and Departments. You’ll offer trusted legal advice on a range of property matters and manage your own caseload of residential property transactions and issues.</p>\n<p>Your expertise will directly contribute to the effective delivery of Council services and projects — from housing developments to land acquisitions, leases, and everything in between.</p>\n<p><strong> What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing sound legal advice on all aspects of residential property law to a variety of stakeholders across the Council.</li>\n<li>Managing a personal caseload, including sales, purchases, leases, licenses, easements, and other land/property-related matters.</li>\n<li>Drafting, negotiating, and completing legal documents and contracts.</li>\n<li>Advising on legal implications of property projects and assisting with risk management.</li>\n<li>Supporting colleagues across departments with legal queries related to land and property.</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You’ll need demonstrable experience handling a broad range of commercial and residential conveyancing transactions with minimal supervision. We’re looking for someone who is confident managing their own matters from instruction through to completion, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism throughout.</p>\n<p>We value a solicitor who can work independently, but also understands the importance of delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services within a public sector environment. You’ll be expected to manage your resources effectively and help ensure we’re offering a service that’s both pragmatic and client focused.</p>\n<p>Strong communication skills are key — you should be able to convey legal advice clearly and concisely, both in writing and face-to-face, to colleagues, officers, and external stakeholders at all levels. A clear and systematic approach to problem-solving is essential, along with the ability to identify legal risks while staying aligned with the Council’s wider objectives.</p>\n<p>You’ll need to demonstrate that you can prioritise and manage your own caseload effectively within broad strategic guidelines. A sound working knowledge of English Law is required, with a particular emphasis on Property and Conveyancing Law.</p>\n<p>To be considered, you must be an Admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, qualified in England, and hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current practising certificate. In addition, a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) is essential for this role.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Join our MASH team as a Senior Practitioner!</p>\n<p>As a<span> </span><strong>MASH Senior Practitioner</strong>, you will be providing essential support to the most vulnerable and at-risk children and families. Your role will include assessing contacts from various sources, prioritising urgent cases, and ensuring that timely, high-quality action is taken by signposting to the appropriate teams and services. This role is critical to our commitment to safeguarding children, and you'll play a key role in shaping the safety and welfare of young lives every day.</p>\n<p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a key contact point, managing all incoming social care queries via phone and written communication.</li>\n<li>Swiftly assess and prioritise cases, identifying those in urgent need and making appropriate recommendations.</li>\n<li>Provide high-level advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, ensuring all cases are efficiently transferred or handled by the relevant services.</li>\n<li>Mentor, coach, and guide team members, sharing best practices to continually raise professional standards across the MASH.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain strong partnerships within the MASH and externally to ensure cohesive and effective interventions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><strong></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>As a valued part of our MASH team, you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to protecting children and supporting families. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth, a robust support network, and the chance to make a profound impact! We are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Experienced Professional</strong>: You bring substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, with deep knowledge in safeguarding and risk management.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Passionate Mentor</strong>: You have demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching, sharing your expertise to uplift team standards.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Skilled Communicator</strong>: Known for your ability to build meaningful relationships across teams, you can communicate effectively with staff, public, and professionals alike.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Solution-Oriented</strong>: Your practice is defined by a commitment to delivering exceptional support, with a proven aptitude for effective decision-making in complex and sensitive cases.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Collaborative Team Player</strong>: Your commitment to the highest professional standards goes hand-in-hand with your ability to work collaboratively and provide critical guidance within a multi-agency framework.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ready to make a difference?<br><br>Apply today and be part of a team that puts the welfare and safety of children at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave:</strong><span> </span>linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme:<span> </span></strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong><span> </span>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Pension scheme:<span> </span></strong>with generous employer contributions of up to<span> </span>20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package:<span> </span></strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong><span> </span>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</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong><span> </span>flexible working options including working from home where possible. W<span>e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training and support:<span> </span></strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong><span> </span>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong><span> </span>great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong><span> </span>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1498453&ptId=11420\">download: Senior Practitioner MASH JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1498454&ptId=11420\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-14T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5943c3b6-d785-4cbe-89e9-32e3210fbf33.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a089e7b5-a782-4012-9040-993e4b6dc344","title":"Post Room Supervisor","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>This is a hands-on role at the heart of our operations. You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the post room, making sure incoming and outgoing mail is handled quickly, securely, and accurately. From sorting and distributing post to processing special deliveries like recorded and registered mail, your attention to detail will keep everything running smoothly. You’ll also be responsible for managing stock levels, using the franking machine or pre-printed envelopes, and keeping everything organised behind the scenes.</p>\n<p>You’ll be supporting a range of admin and financial tasks—checking delivery notes, updating timesheets, processing internal recharges, and making sure monthly and annual reports are accurate and useful. You’ll work across different teams and systems, using your knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and hybrid mail to stay on top of everything. You’ll also take on a supervisory role, helping lead a small team, managing workloads, and ensuring high standards are met every day.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You’re experienced, reliable, and confident in your ability to manage both people and processes. You’ve worked in a post room before and know how to prioritise tasks in a busy environment. You understand the importance of getting things right first time—whether it’s calculating postage, interpreting data, or responding to enquiries. You’ve got a good head for numbers, a strong eye for detail, and a calm, methodical approach to your work.</p>\n<p>You’re someone who takes initiative while respecting procedures. You can influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and you know how to balance competing deadlines without compromising on quality. You’ve supervised staff, managed schedules, and dealt with enquiries both internally and externally. On top of that, you care about doing things properly—whether it’s ensuring compliance with GDPR, recognising and addressing discrimination, or maintaining professionalism in everything you do.</p>\n<p><strong><span>This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English</span></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508885&ptId=11410\">download: L5 Post Room Supervisor JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508888&ptId=11410\">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"29093 - 31586 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-13T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-26T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/df07b797-beb0-407a-b738-bb9926ce60b2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7ac09a6c-4d4f-4e85-b57d-e876d1933494","title":"Director of Housing","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £97,746 - £103,605 a year plus £3990 car benefit allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: As and when required</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you ready to lead a bold, values-driven housing agenda and shape the future of housing in one of the UK’s most diverse and dynamic towns?<br>Luton Council is seeking a Director of Housing to lead and transform high-performing, customer-focused services across housing operations, needs and homelessness playing a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious Luton 2040 vision to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and ensure access to good quality, affordable homes in a vibrant, forward-thinking town.<br><br>As Director of Housing, you will be the Council’s strategic and operational lead for all housing functions, with responsibility for a £22 million budget, 7,700 council homes, and services supporting our 225,000 residents including more than 1,100 in temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p>You will be accountable for:</p>\n<p>•Fulfilling all statutory housing duties, including homelessness prevention, HRA business planning, and compliance with key legislation and regulation.</p>\n<p>•Driving transformation across homelessness, housing management and temporary accommodation, with a strong emphasis on tenant satisfaction, service excellence and financial sustainability.</p>\n<p>•Advising and working with elected Members to shape strategy, policy and delivery aligned to Luton 2040.</p>\n<p>•Leading effective engagement with tenants, leaseholders and community panels to ensure inclusive and responsive services.</p>\n<p>•Working collaboratively with the Director of Property and Housing Delivery to ensure tenants and leaseholders receive good value and effective repairs, asset and estate management services</p>\n<p>•Act as Board Member on our wholly owned company Foxhall Homes to ensure affordable housing delivery and the effective sourcing and acquisition of temporary accommodation. Acting as Luton’s housing ambassador locally, sub-regionally and nationally.</p>\n<p>This is a role with real impact, addressing poverty, contributing to climate goals through sustainable homes, and improving wellbeing for some of the town’s most vulnerable residents.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We are looking for a housing leader with:</p>\n<p>•Significant senior experience in local authority housing services, with a strong understanding of the Housing Act, HRA, and regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>•A track record of transformation, innovation and delivering improved outcomes in complex housing environments.</p>\n<p>•Strategic vision combined with operational grip – able to manage risk, assure compliance, and inspire large multidisciplinary teams.</p>\n<p>•Political astuteness and the ability to influence and collaborate across organisational and sector boundaries.</p>\n<p>•A strong personal commitment to inclusion, social justice and improving life chances.</p>\n<p>Join us and be part of a council that is determined to make a lasting difference.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultant at Penna:</p>\n<p>Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com<br>Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com<br>Amin Aziz – 07709 514141 or email amin.aziz@penna.com</p>\n<p><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>To apply for this role, please click the link below:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://execroles.penna.com/\">https://execroles.penna.com/</a></p>\n<p><em><span>Closing date: 26th June 2025</span></em></p>\n<p><em><span>Longlist Interviews: 2nd July 2025 </span></em></p>\n<p><em><span>Final Interviews: 17th July 2025</span></em></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1549527&ptId=11411\">download: Cover Sheet.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1549528&ptId=11411\">download: How to Apply.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1549529&ptId=11411\">download: Welcome Letter.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1549530&ptId=11411\">download: Director of Housing JD.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"97746 - 103605 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-13T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-26T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f7a4fea4-08a7-49d9-9595-aa7026185306.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19099851-4715-4599-a712-7f1be0ba6552","title":"Short Breaks Worker - Nights","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"London road resource Centre, 111, London Road Luton LU1 3RH","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £25,183 - £25,992 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 27.75</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Are you caring, reliable, and ready to work as part of a dynamic, supportive team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!</p>\n<p>As a Short Breaks Worker (Nights), you will play a vital role in providing safe, nurturing overnight care and support for children and young people with additional needs. Working at our dedicated Hub and occasionally within the community, you'll offer tailored short breaks that give children positive experiences while offering respite to families and carers.</p>\n<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support young people with a variety of needs across residential, day care, parenting support and club activities.</li>\n<li>Communicate sensitively and effectively with children, families and professionals.</li>\n<li>Respond to challenging behaviours calmly, knowing when to seek support.</li>\n<li>Undertake care and domestic tasks including personal care, manual handling, and administering medication (after training).</li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reviews.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a committed multi-disciplinary team while also using your initiative when working independently.</li>\n<li>Build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has experience working with children (paid or voluntary).</li>\n<li>Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing.</li>\n<li>Understands and respects the challenges faced by children with additional needs and their families.</li>\n<li>Is aware of discrimination and its impact on young people.</li>\n<li>Is willing to work towards a Level 3 in Caring for Children.</li>\n<li>Can travel across the borough and work occasional lone shifts in the community or in family homes.</li>\n<li>Is ready to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Luton Council?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Play a meaningful role in shaping the future for local children and their families.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and help us build a brighter future for Luton’s young people.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1520869&ptId=11406\">download: Short Breaks Worker L3 JD&PS.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1520870&ptId=11406\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"25183 - 25992 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-13T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cbade07d-559f-458b-b030-35fe3633fd3f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e147bbd5-9b7b-4b28-9c8c-42366fe4c9d5","title":"Principal Solicitor - Property, Planning and Contracts","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £61,745 - £64,987 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated legal professional to lead our Property, Planning and Contracts Team as Principal Solicitor. This is a senior leadership role within Legal Services, offering the opportunity to make a strategic impact while managing a team of dedicated and experienced legal specialists. As a member of the Legal Services Management Team, you will contribute to the overall direction and success of the division, helping to shape a high-performing legal service that supports the Council's objectives and statutory obligations.</p>\n<p>You will be the lead professional on all legal matters relating to property, planning, contracts and procurement. The role requires you to advise at the highest level within the Council, including Members of the Executive and Corporate Directors, often on matters of significant complexity and sensitivity. You will be responsible for overseeing legal work, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery, and developing the professional skills of your team. You will also play a crucial role in shaping internal processes, improving performance management, and ensuring best value through external legal commissions when necessary.</p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity for a senior legal expert to work at the heart of local government, offering solutions to key legal challenges while building and maintaining a high-performing legal service.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You are a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post-qualification experience—over eight years—in English law, with significant expertise in at least three of the following areas: property law (including commercial conveyancing), planning law, contracts, compulsory purchase and compensation, or administrative law. Your strong grounding in local government law and practice allows you to navigate complex legal frameworks with ease and provide sound, strategic advice to both officers and elected members.</p>\n<p>You bring a proven track record of managing and motivating legal teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration. You are confident and articulate, with outstanding written and oral communication skills, particularly in legal drafting. A strategic thinker with sound judgement, you are decisive under pressure and able to balance competing demands effectively. You are also committed to equality and have a thorough understanding of equalities legislation as it relates to legal practice and public service.</p>\n<p>If you’re looking to lead a specialist team and contribute meaningfully to the legal and governance framework of a forward-thinking Council, we would be delighted to hear from you.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Must be able to drive a 3.5T vehicle and used to heavy or cumbersome equipment to deliver and fit.</p><p><strong>The working pattern will be</strong> </p><p>Tuesday to Saturday - 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm shifts on a rota, ad-hoc overtime is also available during the week</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Full Driving Licence with either D1, C1, C or BE category</li>\n<li>Demonstratable practical abilities</li>\n<li>Empathy to provide high levels of customer service</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Experience of installing specialist equipment desirable</li>\n<li>Customer Service</li>\n<li>Face to Face client interaction</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Operational services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact lorraine.davis1@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: This is an ongoing advert and applications will be reviewed as and when received and interviews arranged</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 progressing to £25,584","publishDate":"2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c6a2307c-9a17-4607-b00c-f3251301ba0e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"af6950a7-afbe-4551-895b-32655538e917","title":"Assistant HR Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Assistant HR Officer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transactions Management Team. as an Assistant HR Officer supporting the delivery of a consistent, high-quality payroll and contract production service to Schools, Academies, Council departments and traded companies.</p><p>This role forms part of an experienced, dedicated team, who work in a fast-paced environment.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>A key part of this role is to process payroll changes in the SAP system including new starters and contractual changes to terms and conditions. You will also be responsible for the production of contracts of employment and contract variation letters.</p><p>Covering both Schools and Non Schools, you will have an allocation of work and be responsible for ensuring deadlines are met. You will ensure all system changes are accurate by carrying out a validation exercise.</p><p>The successful candidate will also be involved in the monthly net pay checking before the final payroll signoff.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Experience in working with Microsoft applications.</li>\n<li>Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.</li>\n</ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of local government terms and conditions</li>\n<li>Experience of SAP system would be an advantage.</li>\n</ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to enhance their existing HR and Admin skills in a Local Government environment with a diverse range of terms and conditions. This is the perfect role for an organised, pro-active individual, with strong admin skills looking to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Business support services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Diane.Singleton@hertfordshire.gov.uk  for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date:23rd June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><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.</p><p><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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa","publishDate":"2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ebbc58d9-021b-49f6-bf60-a7364b4bf6ee.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8da3f8c4-1d4a-4f23-bb9c-83bc302e00e5","title":"Customer Coordinator","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Customer Coordinator<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 progressing to £30,060 per annum – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>We have a great opportunity for Customer Coordinators to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service for both Older People and Adults with Disabilities. This service aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people access a wide range of information/advice, intervention, and support at the right time and in the most uncomplicated way possible.</p><p>The Gateway Connections team is a hybrid office/home working telephone and virtual contact team all about working preventatively with adults who need information, advice, and support to stay independent in their own homes for longer. The multi-disciplinary team works with Social Workers and Occupational Therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for people of Hertfordshire.</p><p>Applying HCC’s Connected Lives assessment framework, Gateway Connections work with citizens focusing on what the person wants to achieve – their outcomes. We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.</p><p>We work collaboratively with our operational links in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise preventative strategy, Herts Help, and social prescribing. Relationships will also be developed with Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Single Point of Access, the Frailty single point of contact, & Health partners.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You will promote and support a strength-based approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health, and well-being by offering opportunities to prevent, delay or reduce the need for Adult Social Care. This will require you to apply your creativity working with residents to ensure their safety and continued independence. Your knowledge of local services to support people to access appropriate community resources is also crucial as will working alongside our visiting CCOs, Social Workers and Occupational therapists.</p><p>You will work successfully with partners and many other agencies for the benefit of citizens.</p><p>We have excellent training opportunities to support your continuing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package offered through Herts Rewards.</p><p>We are a flexible team that promotes HCCs Ways of Working protocols.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Previous experience in a Social Care setting</li>\n<li>Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team</li>\n<li>Previous experience communicating with vulnerable adults</li>\n<li>Previous experience in customer services involving vulnerable adults</li>\n<li>Empathic and patient when dealing with vulnerable adults</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of Social Care legislation such as Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact hayley.clancy@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: TBC</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,835 progressing to £30,060","publishDate":"2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e7010391-c643-42e4-8749-bde5ace41ef7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf18635f-16e4-4867-a93e-51524d6455b1","title":"Health Facilitation Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Health Facilitation Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £27,485 progressing to £30,162 per annum - Band 4 NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Countywide<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>The Health Liaison Team supports people with Learning Disabilities who are Admitted to hospital for planned or emergency admission</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You will be working to support clinical colleagues to understand and implement reasonable adjustments to reduce the risk of health inequalities. You will be co-delivering training to clinical staff with Experts by Experience through structured and informal sessions, along with supporting Student Nurses as part of the wider Health Liaison Team. We would encourage people who are passionate and creative about individual approaches to take on this hugely rewarding role. </p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Full driving licence</li>\n<li>Previous experience working in the field of learning disabilities</li>\n<li>Previous experience working in the community with people with learning disabilities</li>\n<li>Knowledge or an Acute Hospital environment and process</li>\n<li>Experience working with other professionals</li>\n<li>Experience working as part of a team</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Louise.jenkins@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 14 July 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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 outline, 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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident<br></strong>We are proud to be a <strong>Disability Confident employer</strong><strong> </strong>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding<br></strong>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required <br></strong>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency<br></strong>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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p><h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Health Facilitation Practitioner Band 4 Job Outline.pdf</li></ul><br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,485 progressing to £30,162","publishDate":"2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7a58a116-4f31-4fea-943d-6dba67271748.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"102948a3-dfa7-4b67-b7a9-46bbe988636f","title":"Housing Options Team Leader (P01769)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Housing Options Team Leader</strong></p><p><strong>1 x permanent role (P01769)</strong></p><p><strong>1 x 12 months fixed term (P01615)</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £40,689 pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience</strong></p><p><strong>Are you passionate about helping people?</strong></p><p>Are you able to lead a team, helping them to achieve success in the field of Homelessness Prevention?</p><p>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is investing in Homelessness Services and is looking for someone to lead the expanding team of Housing Options. You will be one of two Housing Options Team Leaders for the Housing Options team, a member of the Housing Needs management team with operational responsibility for both the day-to-day service and the out of hours homelessness service.</p><p>You will be in a key role, working with the Housing Options Manager to develop the service in a way which promotes and prioritises the prevention of homelessness, whilst also ensuring that there are resources in place for the relief of homelessness when prevention is not possible.</p><p>You will have line management responsibilities for up to 8 officers, to ensure consistency of decision making, whilst also providing advice and guidance to help develop and strengthen team members’ own decision-making skills.</p><p>You will be responsible for maintaining and updating the key homeless prevention pathways, working with partners and colleagues to ensure the Council has the necessary housing options for successful sustainable outcomes.</p><p>You will be the primary point of contact for colleagues and partners in the day-to-day operation of the service, enabling the swift resolution of cases that require a quick response and helping colleagues without specialist knowledge.</p><p>You will demonstrate your ability to deal with emotionally challenging cases in difficult situations, dealing with cases that require escalation from members of the housing options team and identifying outcomes in complex cases.</p><p>We are looking for someone with:</p><ul>\n<li>An interest in providing high quality public services to the local community</li>\n<li>Experience of working in Housing Options and homelessness, making detailed homelessness decisions and providing detailed housing advice</li>\n<li>The ability to negotiate with others and find solutions to complicated situations</li>\n<li>High levels of ability working with IT systems and confidence in using Microsoft software,</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Ability to manage the effective operation of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Housing Options service</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. 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In this role, you’ll be an integral part of ensuring our payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.</p><p>In this pivotal role, you will handle payroll transactions with precision, ensuring the seamless collection and validation of data.Your expertise will help resolve a wide range of payroll-related issues for staff through various communication channels.</p><p>You will process starters, leavers and other changes on the payroll system, undertake calculations, process payrolls and third party returns and payments. 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You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.</p>\n<p>In this role, you will conduct proactive outreach with our participants to develop personalised support plans for housing for appropriate long-term housing options, including accessing private rental listings and understanding application processes for tenancy. You will help our participants navigate the resources available to them including benefits and support services, advocating for their needs whilst empowering them to take ownership of their housing journey. You will work closely with the Landlord Liaison Officer who bridges the gap between our participants and private landlords. You will work closely with them to achieve prevention and relief outcomes by assisting the participant to remain in their provided accommodation. </p>\n<p>You will provide follow up support to ensure tenancy sustainment and successful transitions into permanent housing, keeping casefiles up to date with activities and documents, and escalating any high risks or high needs to the management team.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds <strong>and/or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Knowledge of resources and opportunities within the local community, including knowledge around benefits and employment opportunities to sustain independent living</li>\n<li>The ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others</li>\n<li>The ability to work proactively to make decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative</li>\n<li>The ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,500","publishDate":"2025-06-12T11:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-20T11:01:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2251c027-7bd9-4c51-a3de-b3f7fc21f0be.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1a90a384-da69-4930-90e2-b9a55509da84","title":"Tradesperson Support Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"BTS Central Depot, Kingsway","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Are you a practical, multi-skilled individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for supporting trades teams? We’re looking for a proactive Tradesperson Support Officer to assist BTS and contracted technicians in delivering essential housing services across Luton.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In this varied role, you’ll use your general building knowledge to carry out support tasks in areas such as roofing, painting, plastering, bricklaying, fencing, and demolition. From removing cupboards and constructing pathways to helping with garden repairs, you'll be a key part of ensuring repair work runs smoothly and efficiently.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll also handle sensitive and specialist waste removal—sometimes working alongside emergency services—as well as transport building materials, drive BTS vehicles, and support general site operations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you're reliable, adaptable, and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply and be part of the team that keeps Luton’s homes running safely and smoothly.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on <strong>Tradesperson Support Officer</strong> who can confidently support trades teams while maintaining a positive and professional approach with clients, tenants, supervisors, and managers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative to make practical decisions within set procedures. The role involves physical tasks, including daily ladder use and working at heights, so a good level of fitness and confidence in manual tasks is essential.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A full, valid driving licence is required, as you’ll be expected to travel between sites and transport materials. An understanding of equality in service delivery, along with basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Manual Handling regulations, is also important.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span><span>This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English</span></span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span><span>If you're a team player with a practical mindset and a commitment to safe, inclusive working, we’d love to hear from you.</span></span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!<br><br>Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1536779&ptId=11405\">download: Tradesperson Support Officer L4 - Final V 1 - May 2018.doc</a></li></ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"26409 - 28624 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-12T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a225aecc-cd96-4ab5-9092-e639920dc7b6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"700c1182-aeb6-4abd-b1dc-443e9e7debe5","title":"Team Manager - MASH","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026</strong></p>\n<p>As the <strong>Team Manager</strong> in our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you will play a pivotal role in protecting children and young people across Luton. You’ll be responsible for the <strong>operational leadership</strong> of MASH, ensuring we deliver a <strong>high-quality, seamless, and timely safeguarding response</strong> through effective multi-agency collaboration with professionals from Health, Police, Probation, Early Help, and more.</p>\n<p>You will manage a team of skilled practitioners, lead on strategic decisions, and be the key point of contact for complex safeguarding issues—providing <strong>clear advice, strong leadership, and informed decision-making</strong> that supports the best outcomes for children.</p>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of MASH</li>\n<li>Ensuring Luton meets its statutory safeguarding duties and adheres to the LSCB threshold document</li>\n<li>Supporting early intervention by signposting contacts to the right services at the right time</li>\n<li>Leading a team of practitioners and coordinating with partners to deliver consistent and effective safeguarding responses</li>\n<li>Acting as a strategic lead, offering guidance on complex and high-risk cases, including those that may lead to prosecution</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You are an experienced social care professional with a strong background in working with children and families who require support from social care services. You bring a wealth of expertise in managing sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and integrity.</p>\n<p>You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>In-depth experience working within children’s social care, with a clear understanding of the needs of vulnerable children and families.</p></li>\n<li><p>Substantial experience of making complex decisions, gathering and recording highly sensitive information, and evaluating outcomes to ensure safe and effective service delivery.</p></li>\n<li><p>A strong ability to analyse information, assess risk, and make sound professional judgements to determine appropriate interventions.</p></li>\n</ul>\n<p>You are an accomplished leader who can motivate and develop high-performing teams. You have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Extensive experience in advising, coaching, supervising, and supporting staff, including carrying out appraisals and managing performance and HR issues.</p></li>\n<li><p>A proven ability to strategically and operationally lead a MASH team—delegating and overseeing work to maintain high standards and improve performance using relevant data.</p></li>\n<li><p>Confidence in directing and negotiating with professionals across multi-agency partnerships to ensure the effective use of resources and timely responses.</p></li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will also bring:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>In-depth knowledge of legislation, national guidance, and best practice relevant to MASH and safeguarding.</p></li>\n<li><p>A solid understanding of the legal frameworks and policies that underpin services for children and young people, including data protection and information sharing protocols across agencies.</p></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Your professional insight, leadership, and commitment to collaborative working will ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><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. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave:</strong><span> </span>linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme:<span> </span></strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong><span> </span>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Pension scheme:<span> </span></strong>with generous employer contributions of up to<span> </span>20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package:<span> </span></strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong><span> </span>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</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong><span> </span>flexible working options including working from home where possible. W<span>e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training and support:<span> </span></strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong><span> </span>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong><span> </span>great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong><span> </span>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1512523&ptId=11398\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1526324&ptId=11398\">download: MASH Team Manager JD.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"51802 - 54924 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-12T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fda819e8-e6df-4f83-87cd-2006b226e254.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4e66cf02-e5ef-4409-830b-00f51c4b2090","title":"Fire Safety Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton, Bedfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>As the Fire Safety Officer at London Luton Airport, you will support the Fire Safety Manager in ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, emergency preparedness, resilience, and response across the airport. Your primary responsibility will be to manage, coordinate, and implement robust fire prevention measures, including fire safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and emergency planning.</p>\n<p><br>You will work closely with multiple stakeholders, including the London Luton Airport Fire Safety Team, operational teams, and third-party providers, to ensure best practices in fire safety management. You will also support the implementation of a Fire Safety Management System in accordance with BS9997 and relevant legal regulations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:</p>\n<p><br>• Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Building Safety Act 2024, BS9997, BS9999, and BS9991.<br>• Support the Fire Safety Manager in the review and implementation of fire risk assessments, ensuring that all actions are addressed promptly.<br>• Help to develop, review, and update fire safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.<br>• Conduct fire safety inspections, audits, and fire drills, ensuring compliance across all airport zones and facilities.<br>• Support the planning and execution of terminal evacuation exercises, aligning with the airport’s operational schedule.<br>• Investigate fire-related incidents, fire alarm activations, and near misses, implementing corrective actions where necessary.<br>• Deliver engaging fire safety training to employees, contractors, and stakeholders.<br>• Work collaboratively with All LLA Departments and stakeholders to maintain a safe environment.<br>• Assist in the implementation and ongoing management of the Fire Safety Management System in line with BS9997.<br>• Support third-party audits and fire safety consultancy engagements.<br>• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and contractors, ensuring fire safety compliance in construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects, including high-risk activities such as hot works.<br>• Review, issue, and oversee compliance with hot works permits, conducting inspections and audits to verify adherence to airport fire safety protocols.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</p>\n<p><br>• A NEBOSH GenCert or similar qualification in risk management.<br>• Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, and audits.<br>• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.<br>• Experience in delivering training and promoting a strong safety culture.<br>• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including Health & Safety, Estates, Projects, Commercial, Technical Services, and Fire Safety Teams.<br>• Proficiency in using reporting systems for tracking deficiencies and ensuring compliance.<br>• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to fire safety management.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>*   Please do not apply on this site    *</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please email your CV and cover letter to<span> </span><strong>recruitment@ltn.aero</strong><span> </span>using reference<span> </span><strong>FSO0506<span> </span></strong>in the subject line. In the body of the email please make sure to include the following: </p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current and expected salary</li>\n<li>Notice period/availability to start</li>\n<li>Right to work in the UK/sponsorship required</li>\n<li>Whether you are happy to travel to Luton 3 days a week</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1548754&ptId=11399\">download: JD - Fire Safety Officer .pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £9,999","publishDate":"2025-06-12T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3410cfa4-482e-44b3-9a37-4ff3df09b1f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3bae5e4b-d507-4ee3-bc07-546a9e37260d","title":"Senior Strategy and Progress Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join the Luton 2040 team — a highly motivated group that sits at the heart of Luton’s long-term strategic transformation. Our mission is bold: to make Luton a place where <em>no one lives in poverty</em> and <em>everyone can thrive</em>. We're working across the entire system — from local government to community partners — to help shape a better future for all who live and work here.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Strategy and Progress Officer, you will be instrumental in driving this vision forward. You’ll be responsible for developing, reviewing, and refining our key strategies, systems, and frameworks. You’ll also provide expert advice on initiatives designed to tackle the main drivers of poverty and inequality in our town.</p>\n<p>Your role will also include monitoring and reporting on progress, performance, and impact — ensuring our work remains transparent, data-informed, and on track to deliver real outcomes for Luton’s residents.</p>\n<p>If you're a strategic thinker with a deep commitment to social change, this is your chance to contribute to a legacy of transformation in one of the UK’s most ambitious towns.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You bring experience in strategy or policy development, with a proven track record of designing successful plans that have delivered real, positive change. Your ability to think strategically is complemented by a talent for crafting high-level, compelling written material that simplifies complex ideas and communicates them with clarity and impact.</p>\n<p>You have substantial experience in organisational performance management, using systems and frameworks to monitor delivery and track progress towards strategic goals. Your analytical mindset allows you to manage and interpret large and complex datasets, identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and clearly communicate your insights to a range of audiences.</p>\n<p>Collaboration is central to your approach, and you have a strong history of working with senior leaders to co-produce ideas and influence strategic thinking. Your excellent writing skills enable you to produce high-quality documents and reports, and you’re confident working with designers to bring a polished finish to your work.</p>\n<p>You’ll also hold a relevant qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent, verifiable experience in influencing, policy, or partnership disciplines.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! 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48710 - 51802 GBP / year

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