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We are looking for someone who has experience in the field of private sector housing, in particular experience relating to empty and derelict homes and the Housing Act 2004 to join our dedicated Safety and Wellbeing team to help transform empty homes into safe, liveable properties.
In this role, you’ll work with landlords, agents, and homeowners to enforce housing standards, support grant delivery, and reduce the negative impact of derelict or vacant housing. You will be responsible for leading on bringing empty homes back into use, inspect properties under housing legislation, and assist with energy efficiency initiatives, along with:
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<li>Investigating complaints about housing conditions, unlicensed HMOs, and tenant harassment or illegal eviction.</li>
<li>Carrying out inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and assess eligibility for loans and grants.</li>
<li>Enforcing housing legislation and preparing statutory notices, prosecution files, and evidence for court or tribunal proceedings.</li>
<li>Leading on identifying, surveying and assessing long-term empty homes and developing strategies to bring them back into use.</li>
<li>Collaborating with property owners, managing agents, developers and partner organisations to secure funding and facilitate reoccupation or redevelopment.</li>
<li>Overseeing enforcement actions including Empty Dwelling Management Orders, enforced sales, and derelict property remediation.</li>
<li>Supporting energy efficiency projects and initiatives promoting warm, low-carbon homes.</li>
</ul>
This is a dynamic opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of housing law, enforcement experience, and a passion for improving the lives of residents and the quality of housing across the district. It is essential that you have a strong understanding of housing legislation, guidance, and policies, along with:
<ul>
<li>Solid IT skills and working knowledge of information and financial systems</li>
<li>Ability to obtain and analyse evidence, prepare accurate reports, and make sound decisions</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills</li>
</ul>
There is a requirement of this role for you to work outside normal office hours (including evenings/weekends), have a full driving licence and be physically able to carry out property inspections, including challenging or older properties and external sites
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natalie Pearce on 01233 330304 or Gary Clarke on 01233 330624
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To apply, please click on the apply link above.
When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>
Hybrid Working&nbsp;- We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Competitive remuneration package&nbsp;- We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.
With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area.&nbsp; Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities.&nbsp; This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide
We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community

Private Sector Housing Officer - Empty Homes

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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Estates Manager to oversee the management of our commercial, industrial, and other non-residential properties. Primarily you will be providing strong commercial management, ensuring properties are managed to best effect. This role involves overseeing transactional matters related to acquisition, disposal, and valuation of properties, including commercial landlord and tenant issues. You will also be working alongside and supporting Senior Managers within the Environment, Property &amp; Recreation Service to deliver the wider service objectives linked to the Borough Plan.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for overseeing the undertaking of valuations of land and property for various purposes including acquisition, disposal, and rent reviews, along with:
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<li>Supporting our Assistant Director of Environment, Property &amp; Recreation in managing the Council’s commercial income.</li>
<li>Line managing the Estates Team.</li>
<li>Negotiating terms for acquisition, disposal, lease restructuring, development, and management of Council land and property.</li>
<li>Preparing and presenting reports for Council Committee meetings and working groups.</li>
<li>Ensuring properties meet minimum energy efficiency standards and facilitate necessary improvements.</li>
<li>Preparing instructions for legal services in respect of property transactions.</li>
<li>Negotiating compulsory purchase or purchase by agreement.</li>
<li>Assessing rents and managing tenancy applications for businesses.</li>
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To be competent in this role it is essential that you have a professional qualification with a relevant degree in estates management, property, or surveying along with having:
<ul>
<li>Considerable estate management experience with strong business and commercial acumen.</li>
<li>Experience in a professional property practice or similar environment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of property management, landlord and tenant law, planning and land law.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate and manage deals to completion.</li>
<li>Significant Management and Leadership skills.</li>
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This requires regular site visits and inspections so you must be able to safely navigate different heights and terranes.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Fox, Assistant Director of Environment, Property &amp; Recreation on 01233 330422
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To apply, please click on the apply link above.
When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>
Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package&nbsp;- We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.
With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area.&nbsp; Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities.&nbsp; This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide
We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community

Estates Manager – Environmental Property and Recreation

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We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers.
You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Emma Looseley on 03000 422 523


Contact Details Emma Looseley &nbsp;on 03000 422 523

Experienced Social Worker - Community Teams

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An opportunity has arisen in the East Kent District of Thanet. &nbsp;We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join and guide a superb team of social workers in our children’s social work service.
The successful applicant will be supporting a team of Social Workers providing high quality social work in the service to Children in Need and Children subject to Child Protection plans.
Your role as a Senior Practitioner requires you to be an experienced Social Worker who is able to manage a caseload of complex cases involving assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate actions. &nbsp;Ensuring resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families.
You will also be required to contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offer expert advice to less experienced staff, and act as a Practice Assessor for students and ASYE. You will be well motivated to support and understudy for your Team Manager in order to sustain and improve our performance.
Above all, you’ll be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better. You will be required to understand and help lead the delivery on the Change for Kent Programme in the Ramsgate Service, working closely with Early Help and Open Access services to deliver and shape Integrated Children’s Services.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 4 August.


Contact Details For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Spencer, Service Manager by email at <a href="mailto:sarah.spencer@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.spencer@kent.gov.uk</a> or telephone 03000 410923.

Senior Practitioner

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from&nbsp;experienced and newly qualified&nbsp;&nbsp;social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.


Contact Details For more information please contact:
Emma Looseley 03000 422 523

Social Worker - Adult Community Teams

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Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health &amp; wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.
Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible working.
Working as part of the Digital and ICT team you will be responsible for supporting and developing software solutions and provide a technical specialism to the Council to ensure effective, efficient and innovative operation of the Council’s geospatial information systems.&nbsp; You will be responsible for managing 1 FTE (currently 2 part time posts) and carrying out 1-2-1s and the annual performance reviews.
The key functions of the role are detailed below:
GIS
Manage the councils complex ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise server architecture, including:
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<li>Deploying software updates taking into consideration the effects on other</li>
<li>systems,</li>
<li>Configure and deploy system tools,</li>
<li>Applications,</li>
<li>Patches and security updates.</li>
</ul>
Manage the council’s geospatial databases ensuring system integrity is appropriately maintained, data is accurate, up to date, correctly structured and accessible to all internal and external sources.
Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG)
Manage and maintain the corporate address gazetteer for 65,000+ properties in line with national standards for addressing (BS766:2006), the Data Transfer Format (DTF7.3) and follow the principles for address creation as directed by the Data Entry Conventions standard.
Street Naming and Numbering
Understand the statutory requirements of the acts of Parliament in relation to Street Naming and Numbering and advise senior managers and councillors on the council’s obligation for the naming and numbering of new streets and residential and commercial properties
For an informal discussion please contact Brian Harper on 01303 853210 or email <a href="mailto:brian.harper@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">brian.harper@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is&nbsp;11pm on 22 July 2025
Interviews will take place on&nbsp;Wednesday 30 July 2025. If this date is not suitable due to holiday arrangements, an alternative will be arranged if you are shortlisted.
We will notify candidates that have been progressed to the interview stage of the selection process on&nbsp;24 July 2025.&nbsp;

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

GIS & LLPG Development Specialist

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We are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience in the Sittingbourne Community Team. &nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. &nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified&nbsp;social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council)&nbsp;and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Chinelo Madumere on 03000 416765
Contact Details
For more information about the role, please contact:
Chinelo Madumere Team Manager on 03000 416765.

Social Worker - Sittingbourne Community Team

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We are currently looking for a number of experienced Swimming Instructors to join our successful swim school team at Hythe Pool.
Are you interested in motivating and teaching a wide range of age and ability from non-swimmer to pre-competitive swimmers in a group format?&nbsp;
If you hold a nationally recognised teaching qualification (minimum of Level 2 in swimming ASA / STA approved), are a team player with excellent customer service skills then we want to hear from you!
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Sharon Punter (Hythe Pool Manager) on 01303 269177 or email <a href="mailto:sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Applications will be considered as they are submitted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once enough suitable applications are received.

Swimming Instructors

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Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health &amp; wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working.
About you We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Enforcement Team.
The post holder will represent the Council, ensuring that public areas are kept safe, clean, and tidy, whilst responding to urgent requests and undertaking appropriate actions to resolve any issues. The individual should be able to read and understand relevant legislation, remain calm and composed under pressure and be able to respond professionally in potential emotional and challenging situations. A large part of this role is community engagement, educational events, encouragement and enforcement. The primary focus will be enforcement of the District’s main Green Flag Parks (i.e. Coastal Park, Kingsnorth Gardens) during the summer season and wider district patrolling during autumn/winter of other public open spaces like cemeteries, childrens play areas, and beaches.&nbsp;
Ideally, the post holder will benefit from having enforcement experience or have a background in security, or negotiation skills.
You will support in improving the district and assist in the effective delivery of the environmental patrol function, this includes (Dog fouling, littering, fly-tipping, unauthorised encampments, fly-posting, waste out early, community protection, issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) etc) in accordance with all relevant statutes, guidance, policies and procedures. You will also be expected to prepare Legal case files and attend court where applicable.
The successful candidate will be required to patrol the district by foot for periods of time as well as travelling throughout the district by van. You will need to be able to: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Handle difficult confrontational situations • &nbsp; &nbsp;Keep calm under pressure • &nbsp; &nbsp;Multitask • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have excellent communication skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work at pace as part of a team or by yourself&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;A keen eye for detail
Above all else, you will be joining a very successful, supportive and passionate team. So, if you have a genuine interest within Environmental Enforcement and you are excited about the opportunity to get out in the district and make a difference, whilst enjoying a challenge and be motivated by results, then we want to hear from you.
The 37 hours will be worked on a shift basis between 07.00 hours and 19.00 hours, 7 days per week. However, most of the work will be from 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required from time to time for targeted operations, including seasonal patrols across the district during weekend and bank holidays.
Whilst we have a hybrid working approach, as an Environmental Enforcement Officer you will be providing a frontline service, with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone throughout the week, with the occasional opportunity to work from home.
For an informal discussion please contact Daniel Stone (Senior Environmental Protection Officer) on 01303 853530 or <a href="mailto:Daniel.stone@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.stone@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a> or Shaun Staveley (Environmental Crime Officer) on 01303 853212 or <a href="mailto:shaun.staveley@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">shaun.staveley@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12pm on Thursday 10 July 2025. Interviews are due to be held on Thursday 17 July 2025.

Environmental Enforcement Officer

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Our Grounds Maintenance Team are currently looking for seasonal staff to help them through the busy summer period. If you would like to work in our beatuiful parks and coastline, please see the links below to the details of the jobs available via HRGO Recruitment Agency.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Grounds Maintenance Operative
<a href="https://www.hrgo.co.uk/job/grounds-maintenance-operative/k3gfQxxNzqXKPdJD1MbyBV" target="_blank">Find a job in the UK | HRGO Recruitment</a>
Mobile Toilet Cleaner
<a href="https://www.hrgo.co.uk/job/seasonal-public-facilities-cleaners/gMisEQP69Fq83e5jDbm3dT" target="_blank">Find a job in the UK | HRGO Recruitment</a>

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