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Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 
Salary: £39,862 – 42,839 + £3,000 golden hello
Location: Civic Centre, Wyre (Regular travel throughout the Borough required)
Are you a qualified Environmental Health professional ready to make a tangible, positive impact on public health and the environment? Join Wyre Council and take the lead in enforcing vital environmental protection and community safety legislation across our beautiful coastal and rural borough.
This is more than just an enforcement role; it’s an opportunity to use your expertise to resolve complex statutory nuisance issues, regulate Environmental Permitting, and shape local planning, directly improving the quality of life for our 110,000+ residents.
What You'll Be Doing: The Impact
We’re looking for a proactive officer to manage a varied and challenging caseload. You will be empowered to take ownership of complex environmental issues, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team.
<ul>
<li>Frontline Investigations: Lead on service complaints and scheduled inspections related to noise, drainage, contaminated land, and statutory nuisance.</li>
<li>Permitting &amp; Planning: Process applications/variations for Environmental Permitting and provide expert consultation responses on planning and licensing submissions.</li>
<li>Enforcement &amp; Justice: Draft and serve formal notices, prepare comprehensive legal case files, and represent the council in legal proceedings where necessary.</li>
<li>Community Advisor: Act as a trusted source of advice, interpreting complex legislation for the public and local businesses, and collaborating with external agencies.</li>
<li>Strategic Input: Contribute to corporate projects within the Council, ensuring the Environmental Protection &amp; Community Safety Team meets its key service objectives.</li>
</ul>
What We're Looking For (Your Skills &amp; Qualifications)
You must meet the essential criteria below. We highly value initiative, a flexible approach, and a commitment to our Customer Focused values.
Essential:
<ul>
<li>A Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health.</li>
<li>EHORB Registered.</li>
<li>Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Protection and associated legislation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and use your initiative to work effectively without constant supervision.</li>
<li>A full UK Driving Licence and ownership of an acceptable means of mobility throughout the Borough.</li>
</ul>
Desirable: (Helpful, but not essential):
<ul>
<li>Experience across all aspects of Environmental Protection.</li>
<li>A Noise Diploma or similar qualification.</li>
<li>Experience in inspecting and regulating installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.</li>
</ul>
Why Wyre Council?
We believe in supporting our team’s professional and personal lives, fostering a culture that is Collaborative and Innovative.
<ul>
<li>Competitive Salary &amp; Grade 9 Pay: £39,862 – 42,839 + £3,000 golden hello</li>
<li>Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave and a robust local government pension scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>Work-Life Balance: Access to our flexible working scheme and time off in lieu for essential work outside of normal office hours.</li>
<li>Support for Mobility: Casual Car User Allowance paid at the middle band.</li>
<li>Development: Commitment to training and professional development, including a willingness to support you in undertaking relevant qualifications.</li>
</ul>
Join our mission to build a safe, sustainable, and thriving environment for all in Wyre.
Next Step: Apply Today!
Ready to take your next career step with a council that values your expertise? Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience against the essential criteria.
The deadline for applications is 7th December.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We welcome all applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity in their work.

Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 + £3,000 golden hello

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The Role
Are you proactive, hard-working, and keen to learn? Lancaster City Council is seeking a Technical Engineer to join our ICT team, supporting the technology that underpins vital council services.
As a Technical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and developing our ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, and CCTV systems. You’ll be involved in a variety of technical projects, from designing and configuring new systems to collaborating with external vendors. Your work will help protect the council from cyber threats and support digital transformation across the organisation.
This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You’ll be encouraged to keep up to date with new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Support and maintain ICT infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud, CCTV).</li>
<li>Provide 3rd line technical support and routine maintenance.</li>
<li>Respond to cyber security incidents and apply best practice.</li>
<li>Produce clear technical and user documentation.</li>
<li>Manage projects and work with external vendors.</li>
<li>Promote good cyber security practices across the organisation.</li>
</ul>
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Lancaster City Council

Technical Engineer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Development and Housing Directorate –&nbsp;Located in the heart of the Lancashire, Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. Preston is at an unprecedented stage in its development. With over £20m of Towns Fund grant, major leisure and public realm projects underway, a new commercial quarter planned at Preston station and the ongoing implementation of the multi-award-winning City Living Strategy alongside the delivery of thousands of new homes and major infrastructure investment and delivery through the City Deal, Preston has developed a new confidence for positive change.&nbsp;
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated individual to join the Planning Enforcement team. In this Assistant Enforcement Officer role you will undertake and assist with the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control and negotiate improvements where necessary. You will deal with a variety of minor planning applications, including householder, advertisement and listed building consent applications submitted as a result of enforcement investigations. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be expected to be able to act on your own initiative and have the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.&nbsp;
As this is a customer facing role you will need to have excellent communication skills as you will be dealing with the general public and you will need to be confident in your ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders and difficult situations where you will need to convey complex, detailed information. As part of the team within Development Management, fellow planning and enforcement officers will be on hand to assist you with queries you may have on particular investigations.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.
International Sponsorship&nbsp;– please note that this role is&nbsp;not&nbsp;open to International Sponsorship.&nbsp;
For an informal chat about the role, please contact James Mercer, Planning and Building Control Enforcement Team Leader, on 01772 906576 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:j.mercer@preston.gov.uk" target="_blank">j.mercer@preston.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;



Further&nbsp;details:&nbsp; &nbsp;
<a href="https://jobs.preston.gov.uk/Upload/vacancies/files/614/Assistant%20Enforcement%20Officer%20JO.docx" target="_blank">Job&nbsp;Outline</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://jobs.preston.gov.uk/Upload/vacancies/files/614/Assistant%20Enforcement%20Officer%20ES.docx" target="_blank">Employee&nbsp;Specification</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Assistant Enforcement Officer

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The Role
An opportunity has arisen for the role of Senior Surveyor within the Repairs and Maintenance Service (RMS) based at the White Lund Depot, Morecambe.This exciting role will support our improvement journey to provide our tenants, leaseholders and stakeholders with a 1st class repairs and maintenance service. &nbsp;&nbsp;
We are seeking a suitably qualified and competent person who thrives on working in a challenging, varied and performance driven culture. You must enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues within RMS, Council Housing Neighbourhood Service, Choice Based Lettings team and our Property, Asset &amp; Compliance team. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging and undertaking a wide range of technical inspections to Council Housing stock (tenanted/void dwellings, acquired properties, garages, estate/land &amp; commercial properties and mutual exchanges) within prescribed timescales. The role will also include being the lead for managing our response to dealing with reports of damp/mould (or any other hazard under the HHSRS) ensuring our response to reports of damp and mould are within prescribed timescales. You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate performance monitoring data is kept up to date on the damp/mould tracker.&nbsp;
Managing a small team of Surveyors’, you will have a varied role that will range from inspecting repair requests from our customers through to undertaking and validating existing stock condition surveys. You will also be involved in responding to disrepair claims, complaints, and responding to customer requests to undertake improvements. More complex issues (eg structural) will require you to appoint and manage external consultants and specialists.
You will have overall responsibility for undertaking a range of functions relating to the repair and maintenance of our stock and will develop strong working relationships with our Customer Services team and Property, Asset and Compliance team. It is essential you have excellent communication and time management skills. If you enjoy undertaking a range of challenging tasks this is the role for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Working collaboratively with other RMS managers ensuring that you and your team are available to support the inspection process relating to voids, supported moves, mutual exchanges and stock acquisitions. You will also be working with our tenant groups/representatives and being used to scrutiny to improve overall service delivery.
In addition to the above you will support the transition of the current service delivery model as it evolves from being less responsive to a more planned approach to undertaking repair works.&nbsp;
To undertake this role successfully it is essential that you have customer 1st skills and the drive to deliver a high performing repairs and maintenance service.&nbsp;
The successful candidate must be able to evidence the requirements detailed in the person specification.
Your normal working hours will be 37 per week, and flexitime working applies to this role. You may also be required to support our response to emergency repair requests by being “on-call” for the Out of Hours emergency repair service.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
A Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council makes a 15.5% contribution). Discounted gym membership and discount on days out, activities and retail.
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: 17th December 2025

Senior Surveyor

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2467/JDPS_Contact_Centre_Officer_Nov_2025.pdf" target="_blank">JDPS_Contact_Centre_Officer_Nov_2025</a></li>
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CONTACT CENTRE OFFICER
30 HOURS PER WEEK, 11AM-5PM
GRADE 3/4 £25,185 - £26,403 (PRO RATA)
Our Contact Centre is looking to recruit a permanent member of staff to join our busy and customer-focused Contact Centre team. The successful applicant will have the ability to deal with council customers, both internal and external, on a “one to one” basis, both in person and over the phone. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be capable of logging and managing enquiries using internal systems. Previous experience in a Contact Centre or customer service role is desirable.
Wyre Council offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>24 days annual leave (rising to 29 subject to length of service)</li>
<li>Employer pension contributions</li>
<li>Free onsite parking</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership</li>
<li>Access to occupational health and wellbeing services</li>
<li>Extensive training and development opportunities</li>
</ul>
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 7 December 2025

Contact Centre Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2481/JDPS_Community_Admin_Assistant.pdf" target="_blank">JDPS_Community_Admin_Assistant</a></li>
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COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
22.5 HOURS PER WEEK
<h4>GRADE 5 £26,824 - £28,598, (PRO RATA)</h4>
Temporary until 31&nbsp;March 2027
We are looking for a Community Administration Assistant to join our Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles &amp; Communities team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting local communities and helping people to connect with services that make a real difference.
In this role, you will provide administrative, outreach and promotional support for a range of community projects, including the Wyre Befriending Service and Wyre Community Hubs. You will communicate regularly with local voluntary groups, clubs and community organisations by email, phone and newsletters, and you will help to organise events and networking opportunities. You will also assist with promoting our health and wellbeing programmes both online and at community events.
You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to build positive relationships and ensure that our services reach those who need them most.
To succeed in this role, you will need excellent IT skills and strong organisational and communication abilities. You should be confident working with a diverse range of people and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Experience in community engagement, event support or administration would be an advantage, but more important is your enthusiasm, professionalism and commitment to making a difference.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Wyre Council offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>24 days annual leave (rising to 29 subject to length of service)</li>
<li>Employer pension contributions</li>
<li>Free onsite parking</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership</li>
<li>Access to occupational health and wellbeing services</li>
<li>Extensive training and development opportunities</li>
</ul>
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Carol Southern, Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles &amp; Communities Manager at <a href="mailto:community@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">community@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 15 December 2025 at 12:00pm

Community Administration Assistant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2482/Application_guidance_for_candidates_A4_v2.pdf" target="_blank">Application_guidance_for_candidates_A4_v2</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2483/JDPS_Community_Engagement_Officer.pdf" target="_blank">JDPS_Community_Engagement_Officer</a></li>
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
37 HOURS PER WEEK
<h4>GRADE 6 £30,024 - £32,061</h4>
Do you want to play a key role in building stronger, healthier, and more cohesive and connected communities? If you are enthusiastic about bringing people together and creating opportunities for wellbeing, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are seeking a Community Engagement Officer to join our Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles &amp; Communities team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with residents, voluntary groups, and partner organisations to strengthen community cohesion and support local initiatives.
In this role, you will engage and collaborate with voluntary, community, and faith sector organisations across Wyre. You will support the development of local community hubs and referral processes, and you will build strong relationships with partners such as Healthier Fleetwood, Age UK Lancashire, and local community centres. You will assist with grant applications, monitoring, and evaluation to help sustain community projects, and you will organise and attend events, forums, and workshops to promote integration and wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who has a degree or equivalent experience in social work, community development, volunteer management, or a related field. You will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team.
In return, you will join a team that values professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of local communities and access development opportunities within a supportive working environment.
You will need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You will also be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Wyre Council offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>24 days annual leave (rising to 29 subject to length of service)</li>
<li>Employer pension contributions</li>
<li>Free onsite parking</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership</li>
<li>Access to occupational health and wellbeing services</li>
<li>Extensive training and development opportunities</li>
</ul>
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Carol Southern, Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles &amp; Communities Manager at <a href="mailto:community@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">community@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp;15 December 2025 at 12:00pm

Community Engagement Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2279/Estate_Steward_Job_Description.pdf" target="_blank">Estate_Steward_Job_Description</a></li>
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The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Repairs and Maintenance Service of Council Housing as an Estate Steward/Labourer. The successful candidate will undertake general tasks within the Council Housing stock (typically empty dwellings/voids) and the surrounding external areas. You will be required to undertake a range of tasks within void and occupied properties providing a cleaning, decorating and gardening service.
You must be able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision and meet our high standards for quality completed works and high customer satisfaction.&nbsp; With experience of the Health and Safety at Work Act, you will ensure safe working practises are always adhered to.&nbsp;
The role will involve undertaking both internal and external works that will be carried out in a range of weather conditions. You will at times be working within empty properties and returning them to the Council Lettable Standard. You will be also required to work throughout the district when required and must be flexible in your approach to meet the demands of the service.
This post is permanent. The working hours for this post are 25.5 hours per week working Monday to Wednesday, 7:30am to 4.30pm. You will be based at White Lund Depot, Morecambe.&nbsp;
A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to move between properties and travel to different locations as required.
To drive a Council provided vehicle you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.
You may be required to undertake Standby duties to cover out of hours work. &nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC

Estate Steward

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2250/Job_Description_Voids_Empty_Homes_Manager.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Description_Voids_Empty_Homes_Manager</a></li>
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The Role 
An opportunity has arisen for the role of Voids/Empty Homes Manager within the Repairs and Maintenance Service (RMS) based at the White Lund Depot, Morecambe.
Following a restructure of the repairs and maintenance service this exciting role will support our improvement journey to provide our tenants, leaseholders and stakeholders with a 1st class repairs and maintenance service. &nbsp;&nbsp;
We are seeking a suitably qualified and competent person who thrives on working in a challenging, and performance driven culture. You must enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues within RMS, Council Housing Neighbourhood Service, Choice Based Lettings team and our Property, Asset &amp; Compliance team. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high performing voids repair service to Council Housing stock and acquired or temporary housing units. This will include operational management of various trade and support team members, risk management/health &amp; safety and overall performance management (team members and service specific KPIs).
You will have overall responsibility for undertaking a range of functions relating to the voids process including pre/post inspections ensuring all refurbished properties comply with the Lettable Standard, free from any hazards under the HHSRS including damp &amp; mould. You will be responsible for ensuring all targets relating to the void process are adhered to and as a member of the Voids Steering Group have an input into developing strategies to improve process/performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In addition, you will be working collaboratively with other RMS managers to ensure resources are available to deal with various workloads relating to voids, supported moves, mutual exchanges and stock acquisitions. You will also be working with our tenant groups/representatives and being used to scrutiny to improve overall service delivery.
In addition to the above you will play a supporting role in the transition of the current service delivery model as it moves from being less responsive to a more planned approach to undertaking repair works.&nbsp;
To undertake this role successfully it is essential that you have customer 1st skills and the drive to deliver a high performing repairs and maintenance service.&nbsp; 
The successful candidate must be able to evidence the requirements detailed in the person specification.
Your normal working hours will be 37 per week, and flexi-time working applies to this role. You may also be required to support our response to emergency repair requests by being “on-call” for the Out of Hours emergency repair service..
Excellent benefits include:
A Local Government Pension Scheme (the Council makes a 15.5% contribution). Discounted gym membership and discount on days out, activities and retail.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
To apply online and for further details please visit <a href="http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.lancaster.gov.uk/jobs</a>. Alternatively please call 01524 582077.

Voids/Empty Homes Manager

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The Role
Lancaster City Council are looking for an adaptable and self-motivated Cemeteries Team Leader to join the Public Realms Cemeteries department within the Environment and Place Directorate to contribute in delivery of high-quality bereavement service across the district.
The successful candidate will report to the Cemeteries Operations Manager in Public Realm and will assist in delivering an efficient and effective burial service in all the Council’s cemeteries with responsibilities to lead a team in undertaking that all aspects of gravedigging duties / memorial safety and grounds maintenance duties specification and work objectives are met.
You will have a good knowledge of gravedigging practices and procedures to undertake all gravedigging duties, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have good numeracy and literacy skills, proven ICT skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You must be able to work effectively as part of a close team and cope well working with a caring and sensitive manner.
The work is physically demanding, involving bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying and it is essential that you are able to lift weights of up to 25kg.
You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to delivering high quality customer service.
A full current UK driving licence with legal dispensation to pull trailers up to 3500kg is essential. You will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.
The hours for this post are 37 hours per week. Your normal working week will be on a shift rota basis, working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, in line with business needs.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.

Cemeteries Team Leader

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The Role
As an Independent Living Officer you will be responsible for the day to day running of a City Council Independent Living scheme, consisting of approx. 36 properties, communal grounds, communal laundry, communal lounges.
You will be the key point of contact for tenants providing support and guidance on a wide range of housing and health/social related concerns both from the office on site and in tenants homes.
Your role will also include offering advice and guidance, acting in the best interests of Lancaster City Council and ensuring our tenants feel heard, valued, and supported throughout the process.
You will provide a housing management service for the tenants and support them to sustain their tenancies as required.&nbsp;You must be capable of demonstrating a sincere commitment to the support of older adults, possess exceptional organisational skills, be customer focused and have good social skills. You must have a calm, patient disposition with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency situation, whilst under pressure.
An understanding of community care and the ability to deal with any situation, as and when it arises, in an efficient and effective way, is essential. The Independent Living team is a large, dispersed team, when required, you will be expected to provide cover for any of our other Lancaster City Council independent living schemes within the area.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to always delivering outstanding customer service, a high level of attention to detail, excellent record keeping and proven ability to manage workload whist being a lone worker and work well in a dispersed team.
This post is permanent. The hours of work are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. You will be based at Lancaster Town Hall.&nbsp;
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to work a transient role around the district, as they will have to travel between locations and travel within the Council’s designated area. As a result, you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Independent Living Officer

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The Role
Supporting the work of the supported housing improvement programme (SHIP) multi-disciplinary team. The team are tasked with scrutinising all aspects of supported housing provision to ensure it provides value for money, good quality accommodation and support service. The post holder is responsible for providing a full range of administrative duties:
<ul>
<li>Diary co-ordination</li>
<li>General administration</li>
<li>Respond to enquiries</li>
<li>Minute Taking</li>
<li>Co-ordination of reports</li>
<li>Processing payments</li>
<li>Data input</li>
</ul>
This post is temporary until 31st March 2027. &nbsp;The hours of work for this position are 37 hours per week, working Monday – Friday. This post is based at Morecambe Town Hall.
For internal applicants, this role will be considered for a secondment opportunity. The secondment of an employee from another Service can only take place with the agreement of the Manager of the Service the applicant is contracted to. When this role comes to an end, the successful internal applicant will return to their substantive role.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance. 
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview Date: TBC

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