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Please note, this is a part time role working 18.5 hours per week and the pro rata salary will be £12,541 per annum. This role includes Saturday working.</strong></p><p><span><span> <strong>The Role:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> You'll join a service that is undergoing change. Libraries around the UK are evolving to meet the differing demands of our customers. The demands are often different dependent on the location of our Libraries, and this is where your knowledge will be invaluable. You'll support with book circulation and issuing, signpost customers to different services and be our ears and eyes for what makes the difference to our customers. We want you to feel proud to play your role. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>The Opportunity:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> Our Customer Service team are at the heart of what we do - they are the face of our libraries and our driving force. To join them you'll need to be confident helping a diverse range of customers, with demands that change daily. We have an inclusive environment - your experience, your age and your perspectives are welcome in our team. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>First and foremost - you like helping people. If you've got some IT skills - self-taught or not, that's ideal. We use self-service equipment, and our customers need your empathy and patience at all times. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Arranging and conducting Rhymetime, an inclusive session for all families with babies and toddlers. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Health & Safety is key to what we do. We'd like you to be the kind of person who sees things that need sorting and help sort them out. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You'll help with promotional activities - we generate income in all our libraries and value your ideas. Especially ones that can be rolled out across all Libraries. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Assisting customers to use the library catalogue and learn to use the full library offer. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ensure seamless stock circulation and management, involving sorting, shelving, tidying, and handling reservations, fines, and membership activities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Data drives us - you'll help us look at it in different ways, ensuring that we focus on the customer and staff to improve what we offer. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Our smaller libraries have less staff, so we'll ask you to help out with unlocking / locking up and ask you to be a trusted keyholder. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <strong>Experience and Qualifications:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> We welcome candidates with a diverse range of experiences and qualifications. Here's a sample - what we're interested in is if you are brilliant at the basics which include: </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Possession of a Driving Licence (desired). </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Demonstration that you know how to use IT systems or have the ability to learn. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Customer service experience in any area. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Confidence in speaking to our customers and signposting them to Library services, other parts of the Council services and our partner organisations. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Enthusiasm and ideas. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Enjoy working within a team to make us as brilliant as possible. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. </span></span><span>Together, let's create a welcoming and inclusive library experience for everyone. Apply now to be part of our vibrant and diverse team!</span></p><p><span><span> To read more about us please visit: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/role/climate-environment-and-customer-services?source=workingforessex.com\"> Climate, Environment and Customer Services </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Interviews:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As a Customer Services Assistant, you will be required to work with children to develop and grow our audience in this key area of our business. Part of your responsibilities will be to deliver story and rhyme sessions to groups of parents and toddlers in a library setting. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Therefore, as part of the interview process you will be required to deliver a short 5-minute activity that enables you to demonstrate your ability to engage with children. </span></span></p><p><span><span> This could include reading a short children's story or sharing a children's nursery rhyme. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Why Essex?</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. </span></span></p><p><span><span> We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. </span></span></p><p><span><span> At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span><span> As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Downloads</strong> </span></span></p><div><hr width=\"100%\"></div><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward\"> Pay and Reward </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\"> Our Ways of Working </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us\"> About Us </a> <strong>|</strong> </span></span><a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours\"><span><span> Organisation Behaviours</span></span> </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £12541.00 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T10:19:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T10:19:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8ae3471a-3445-4fc0-a8fd-2bb783d07f66.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03a63ff4-6206-4e73-be8f-3f47e390300b","title":"Performance Officer","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Chelmsford, Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong><img src=\"https://myessex.csod.com/clientimg/myessex/jobAdUploads/ECC-red-Logo-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\"></strong></span></span></p><p><strong>Performance Officer</strong></p><p><span><span>Permanent, Full Time</span></span></p><p><span>£28,059 to £33,010 per annum</span></p><p><span>Location: </span><span>Chelmsford</span></p><p><span>Working Style: Anywhere worker</span></p><p><span><span>Closing Date:26th May 2025</span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><strong>This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford, 1 day per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation's needs.</strong> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a Performance Officer, it'll be your job to turn our deep well of data into insights that can help senior leaders take operational and strategic decisions. Working to support one of the council's key business areas - Children Services, you'll build reports that tell a story, exposing the questions our senior leaders need to focus on. You'll develop a role as a trusted specialist business intelligence adviser - helping senior leaders to understand what the data means for their business, and supporting effective performance conversations.</p><p>You will work in partnership with stakeholders across the organisation helping to visualise performance information through the creative use of reporting solutions such as Microsoft Power BI. You'll be a key part of a new team, building the council's capacity and capability to ask and answer difficult questions.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The Performance Officer is part of a flexible team within the Performance & Business Intelligence Service specifically working with the business to deliver accurate, timely and purposeful management information and performance intelligence that enables senior leaders to take accountability for and manage performance. The role involves various aspects of information management including performance reporting, supporting the business to complete statutory data returns, interpreting & presenting performance information. </p><p> The role requires the application of subject matter expertise across the functional areas of the business with skilled matrix working to ensure improved integration with services to align priorities and deliver efficiency. The role provides specialist knowledge within a defined business area to support data quality monitoring and key organisational information systems. </p><p> <strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Responsible for manipulating data and turning information into insight to provide detailed technical advice to champion the value of information and business intelligence within and outside the organisation.</li>\n<li>Working collaboratively with functional business areas and analysts to make business intelligence available, aligned to the Council's strategic aims and priorities to provide senior leaders with the information required for effective leadership, governance and decision making.</li>\n<li>Responsible for working with a range of data and evidence sources for the development of services and products to agreed standards to enable performance analysis and data interpretation, and translation of information requests.</li>\n<li>Building effective relationships with key business areas to understand and agree management information requirements and working collaboratively to develop solutions that provide access to high quality information to enable services to manage their performance</li>\n<li>Responsible for using quality assurance techniques to empower data owners to understand and repair data quality issues and complete statutory data returns, including reporting on the quality of data held within management information systems and providing recommendations for data quality improvement.</li>\n<li>Responsible for identifying, collecting and reporting the right data sources and then preparing, validating, cleansing and interpreting data to ensure it is fit for purpose. Working with data developers to automate processes.</li>\n<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>\n</ul><p> <strong>The Experience You Will Bring</strong></p><ul>\n<li>On top of your ability to manipulate data and present with confidence, you'll need strong people skills. You'll work closely with business areas and Analysts, making sure intelligence is aligned to the Council's strategic aims and priorities.</li>\n<li>We're an evidence-led organisation, but you'll also need to understand the complexities of working in a political environment and be able to appreciate and respond to different perspectives.</li>\n<li>We'll also expect you to have advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including sound experience in manipulating data using Excel and Power BI, enabling you to prepare clear and concise reports and make robust recommendations.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28059.00 - £33010.00 per annum + local gov pension","publishDate":"2025-05-19T02:08:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T02:08:23.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e8205674-494c-4f77-813f-91be1968c199.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7d67027f-0dcc-4d62-97a9-4259f0f02622","title":"District Youth & Community Worker in Training","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Goodman House, Harlow","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong><img src=\"https://myessex.csod.com/clientimg/myessex/jobAdUploads/ECC-red-Logo-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\"></strong></span></span></p><p><strong>District Youth & Community Worker in Training</strong></p><p><span><span>Permanent, Full Time</span></span></p><p><span>From £29,606 to £32,341 per annum</span></p><p><span>Location: </span><span>Uttlesford</span></p><p><span>Working Style: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\">Community-based worker</a></span></p><p><span><span>Closing Date: 2nd June 2025</span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span><strong>About Us:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Ready to take the next step in your career? </strong><strong>We're looking for a passionate and talented individual to join our Youth Service Team. If you're driven, innovative, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> We are currently seeking a District Youth and Community Worker (in training) to support the commissioning and development of programmes and imaginative activities within the local community, whilst encouraging the active participation of young people in developing their own ideas as well as their personal skills. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Benefits:</strong> </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Healthy work life balance. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>30 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Study towards a <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/youth-worker-v1-0\"> Level 6 Youth Worker </a> Apprenticeship with the <a href=\"https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/level-6-youth-worker\"> University of East London </a> . </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/\"> pay and reward </a> . </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>What our Apprentice's say:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <em> \"I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to develop your career\" </em> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <em> \"As an apprentice currently working at Essex County Council, I can confirm that it is a very rewarding role. I'm proud to be a part of this team and you will be too\" </em> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>The Role:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As a District Youth and Community Worker, you will take ownership and accountability for defined areas of the work programme but will also work flexibly across internal and external teams to support delivery of youth provision in other areas. You will plan and deliver commissioned youth activities and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners and help others to achieve. You will develop new approaches, based on sound evidence and creative thinking, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for young people and their communities; you will be both proactive and responsive, combining energy and enthusiasm with the tenacity and drive to see things through. </span></span></p><p><span><span> The District Youth and Community Worker will work with young people and their communities to: </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Work closely with the Senior Youth and Community Worker to help young people and the community to develop the skills and capacity to design and deliver youth provision in their community. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Have supervisory responsibility for the Youth and Community Workers within a hub area. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Make contact and establish relationships with young people and their communities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ensure the 'voice' of young people is heard in the design and delivery of effective youth work provision. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Encourage and enable young people to participate in a range of educational and personally challenging activities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ensure access to information and personal support, which enables young people to develop the confidence and skills to become creative, active and critical participants in the wider community. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <strong>About You:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> You will: </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Have the ability to work in partnership and to influence partners across a range of sectors to support the identification of desired outcomes for young people. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Be experienced in working with young people, which may be in a voluntary role. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Have the ability to build relationships and relate well to young people. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Be able to motivate young people and facilitate young people's learning. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Be committed to challenging prejudice and ignorance. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to develop work with young people to achieve planned outcomes. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to work as part of a team. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Be flexible to meet young people's needs. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Essential Requirements for the role:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><ul>\n<li><span><span>The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a JNC Level 3 qualification or be working towards achieving this within Youth Work and be willing to undertake a JNC level 6 qualification supported by Essex Youth Service. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You must have a GCSE grade C and above, or equivalent in English and Maths and have good IT skills. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Have the right to work and study in England. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span> Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>As apprentices have employed status you must have the right to permanently live, work and study in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>The job requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area therefore a driver's license and access to a vehicle will be required. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>What will you be doing?</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Manage the organisation to a high-performing, customer-centric culture through exemplar behaviour in accordance with ECC's Values and Core Leadership Behaviours. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Manage employees in working flexibly and collaboratively across structural boundaries as part of project or process teams in support of key outcomes. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Manage the development of organisational capability through good people management, including the training, development, mentoring and coaching of team members. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Thinking creatively, challenging the norms, and constructively challenging those around them to ensure continuous improvement, commercial astuteness, and inspire the same in employees. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ensure the proper assessment, management and mitigation of risk, including Health and Safety and Business Continuity. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <strong>Why Essex?</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> To read more about us please visit: </span></span></p><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/education\">Education</a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work\"> Entry to work - Working for Essex </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. </span></span></p><p><span><span> We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. </span></span></p><p><span><span> At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>How to apply:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong> Start your journey within Essex Youth Service by clicking the APPLY button now! </strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Additional Information:</strong> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Downloads</strong> </span></span></p><div><hr width=\"100%\"></div><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward\"> Pay and Reward </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\"> Our Ways of Working </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us\"> About Us </a> <strong>|</strong> </span></span><a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours\"><span><span> Organisation Behaviours</span></span> </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29606.0000 - £32341.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-19T01:10:53.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T01:10:53.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3a13a626-0f8a-4391-ba93-981ed93f98e6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b1fb020-a403-4cc2-8691-c26e93e4ba8e","title":"Solicitor","employer":"Castle Point Borough Council","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Why Castle Point? </strong>Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.</p>\n<p><strong>Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Job purpose</strong></p>\n<p>To provide high quality, customer focussed, professional advice across the Council which is proactive and responsive to the Council’s requirements and business needs.</p>\n<p>To provide a responsive service providing legal advice in at least one of the following areas: Planning, Commercial, Procurement and Contracts, Governance, Licensing, Information law.</p>\n<p>To support the Assistant Director (Legal and Democratic Services) in implementing the vision and core values of the Council and provide a clear sense of leadership direction and purpose across Legal and Democratic Services.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To contribute to achieving the Council’s corporate objectives and priorities.</li>\n<li>To manage a large caseload of wide ranging work, including but not limited to; drafting legal letters and contracts, legal agreements, deeds, notices, orders, consents by-laws as well as negotiating agreements, settlements and such matters, managing competing demands and meeting deadlines and the requirements of the Council.</li>\n<li>Where relevant, to prepare and process all matters relevant to any proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation or public inquiry and to attend such as the client’s advocate or, if appropriate, select and instruct appropriate external legal representation.</li>\n<li>To attend, advise and provide legal services to council Committees and Panels as are required.</li>\n<li>Within the caseload of the team to be responsible for the strategically important legal work and to be the lead expert lawyer for a particular legal area.</li>\n<li>To prepare reports for Committee and attend Committee, where necessary, to present recommendations to Members.</li>\n<li>To research and assist with the proper implementation of legislation affecting the Council including, where appropriate, the seeking of Counsel’s opinion on the effect of statutory enactments and caselaw.</li>\n<li>To provide pragmatic advice across a range of local government work, providing appropriate solutions that are legally and constitutionally compliant.</li>\n<li>Any other duties consistent with the post holder’s responsibilities, qualifications and experience, relevant to the purpose of the job as may reasonably be requested by the Legal and Local Land Charges Manager and the Assistant Director. This may include legal training and professional development.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The Experience You Will Bring</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 2 years PQE</li>\n<li>Knowledge of local government context including council policy and processes</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to the changing needs of the clients</li>\n<li>Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and the decision-making processes and procedures</li>\n<li>Good understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas</li>\n<li>Good and demonstrable analytical legal skills</li>\n<li>Good communication skills, both orally and in writing and good numeracy and analytical skills</li>\n<li>Ability to respond positively in urgent situations, prioritising workload and working to meet tight deadlines and resolves issues</li>\n<li>Ability to give clear and concise advice on the telephone, in meetings and in correspondence</li>\n<li>Understanding the political context in which the council operates</li>\n<li>Good interaction skills and the ability to influence and persuade effectively and to build and maintain contacts and rapport</li>\n<li>Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to work individually as well as part of a team and to identify high risk issues which require escalation or immediate action</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.</p>\n<p>Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>If you have queries on this role or would like to see a copy of the full role profile, please email ashleigh.drake@essex.gov.uk OR EssexSharedServices@essex.gov.uk </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,441 - £49,498 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-16T16:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/975b9be1-29fa-48fd-a2cb-beb26a98f5d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"09dab836-43de-46c5-a25e-6317cff6f95b","title":"Estates Manager","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Essex, Colchester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong><img src=\"https://myessex.csod.com/clientimg/myessex/jobAdUploads/ECC-red-Logo-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\"></strong></span></span></p><p><strong>Estates Manager</strong></p><p><span><span>Permanent, Full Time</span></span></p><p><span>£47,250 to £55,589 per annum</span></p><p><span>Location: </span><span>Chelmsford</span></p><p><span>Working Style: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\">Anywhere worker</a></span></p><p><span><span>Closing Date: Sunday 25th May (23:59)</span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p>To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health?source=workingforessex.com\"> People, Policy, Economy and Public Health </a></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The Essex Property team is responsible for managing and maintaining the Essex County Council's (ECC) £1.7bn estate, which covers approximately 350 buildings and around 1,500 sites ranging from residential care, waste, country parks and schools. ECC's challenge is to deliver an estate strategy to achieve best value, whilst supporting service delivery.</p><p>ECC is in a 15 year partnership with a delivery agent for all property and facilities related operational functions. The team operates as the Corporate Landlord for ECC, providing strategic, intelligent client functionality for ECC. Providing corporate policy, strategic advice and managing the transactional and property management services procured through the Mitie contract.</p><p>The Estates Manager, working with Service Managers in ECC, will focus on areas covering property strategy, estates management, and projects that support the property strategy. Working collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of property management and ensure the best arrangements for stewardship of the ECC estate.</p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ul>\n<li>To manage and commission property services in order to implement the Council's Property Strategy and current policies around the use of property.</li>\n<li>Use specialist skills, knowledge and experience to ensure the effectiveness of the Corporate Landlord function,</li>\n<li>To provide professional support and expertise to members of the team and the partnership on property matters.</li>\n<li>To establish, develop and maintain effective and collaborative communication, working relationships and arrangements with all internal and external stakeholders to optimise the potential of the service and the use of ECC property assets.</li>\n<li>To contribute to Essex Property service outputs, ensuring best value for money and accurate in-year spend.</li>\n<li>Provide expert, specialist advice and guidance to ECC as required</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with all external and internal regulation.</li>\n<li>To manage a caseload that delivery required Property projects, ensuring effective integration and coordination across the property strategy.</li>\n<li>To commission works as appropriate from the supplier partner and to oversee, monitor and evaluate the outputs from these projects.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>The Experience You Will Bring</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Educated to RFQ Level 6 or equivalent</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuing professional development and a qualified member of an appropriate property and/or facilities professional body</li>\n<li>ExtensiveExperience of Property Management including strategic reviews, transactional work and the implementation and commissioning of projects.</li>\n<li>Ability to intelligently instruct work from partner consultants and project management in a property field</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Why Essex?</strong></p><p>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.</p><p>Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.</p><p>We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.</p><p>At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.</p><p>As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a></p><p><strong> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong></p><p>If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a></p><p>If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</p><p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> .</p><p><strong>Downloads</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward\"> Pay and Reward </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\"> Our Ways of Working </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us\"> About Us </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours\"> Organisation Behaviours </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47250.0000 - £55589.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-16T11:08:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T11:08:19.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/996e9d2b-99d3-4cdc-9b8b-d4e9814b4a5f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1829b703-7f04-4a54-8178-7c43ff76c9c2","title":"End User Computing Field Engineer","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Basildon","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The vacancy</strong><br><br>As an End User Computing Field Engineer you'll work closely with the IT Service Desk, 2nd Line, and Infrastructure teams to respond to incidents and service requests. Your responsibilities will include setting up new sites, decommissioning existing sites, performing audits, and contributing to project work. You will also need to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, presenting complex technical information in a way that is easy to understand.<br><br>In this role, you will be responsible for building and configuring IT assets, supporting the launch of new solutions, and ensuring best practices are followed in all operations. You will play a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction by managing incidents and service requests effectively. A strong understanding of LAN and WAN networking technology is essential, as well as the ability to organise your workload, work independently, and meet deadlines.<br><br>This role will be based in the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire areas but is field-based and will require occasional travel to;, London, Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Kent.<br><br>If you're a proactive problem-solver with a flexible attitude to work and travel, we would love to hear from you.<br><br><strong>To be successful, you should have experience with:</strong><ul> <li><strong>Printers</strong></li> <li><strong>Windows, iOS, and Android devices</strong></li> <li><strong>Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Admin Environments </strong></li> <li><strong>Microsoft Teams and Teams Telephony</strong></li> <li><strong>Maintaining PC/Laptop Hardware </strong></li> <li><strong>MS Intune</strong></li> <li><strong>WiFi technology</strong></li> <li><strong>Citrix</strong></li> <li><strong>A UK driving licence (essential)</strong></li> <li><strong>Excellent communication skills (essential)</strong></li>\n</ul><strong>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: </strong><ul> <li><strong>30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays </strong></li> <li>\n<strong>two additional paid volunteering days each year</strong> </li> <li>\n<strong>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</strong> </li> <li><strong>4 x salary life assurance</strong></li> <li><strong>up to 10% pension contribution</strong></li>\n</ul><strong>Are you ready to apply? <br><br> Interviews for this role will take place during the week commencing 9th June2025. </strong><br><br>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Harry</strong> at <strong>harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</strong> <strong>. </strong><br><br>We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.<br><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,000","publishDate":"2025-05-16T01:06:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9977cd5b-3d7e-4763-9488-94788a318fd5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9b575d50-082b-4f8c-9682-de2bf76e95b6","title":"Senior Triage Officer","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Chelmsford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>Senior Triage Officer</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Permanent, Full Time</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>£26,485 to £31,158 Per Annum</span></strong></p><p><span><strong>Location:</strong> Chelmsford</span></p><p><span><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 11.59pm</span></p><p><span><strong><span>The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p><p><span>Essex has a number of key employment and skills challenges including low productivity, low wages and lower than average workforce skills levels. Whilst the unemployment claimant count is low, Essex suffers from high levels of economic inactivity and significant pockets of deprivation in communities and cohorts. </span></p><p><span>To resolve these challenges, Essex County Council delivers the Connect to Work Programme which supports residents with facing barriers or challenges to get into and maintain meaningful employment. </span></p><p><span>The Senior Triage Officer will oversee the effective processing of referrals and onboarding of residents to the Connect to Work programme, delivering effective signposting, administration and project support that enables the delivery of a customer-focused and outcomes-based service. The role plays a vital role sustaining the programme by supporting the coordination of applications for support, quality assuring and delivering initial eligibility assessments and working with managers and partners to develop the triage and assessment service. </span></p><p><span><strong><span>Accountabilities</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Contribute to the successful delivery of the Connect to Work programme by providing high-quality administrative support and quality assurance as well as acting as the first point of contact for enquiries to the programme.</span></li>\n<li><span>Maintain a strong understanding of eligibility and suitability requirements of the Connect to Work Programme, ensuring updates are identified, communicated and amendments made to programme materials and application forms.</span></li>\n<li><span>Oversee the processing of Expressions of Interest received for the programme in the form of direct and third-party referrals from professionals, coordinating with providers and clients to ensure an efficient process is operated and expressions of interest are processed within specified timescales.</span></li>\n<li><span>Assist in the development and maintenance of a structured approach to managing Expressions of Interest by the triage service to facilitate effective coordination of applications, supporting as required Triage officers to make recommendations for participant engagement in the programme.</span></li>\n<li><span>Facilitate effective working relationships with commissioned providers, coordinating support assessments for participants, acting as the initial point of contact for complaints or issues, seeking to resolve any urgent or complex issues that arise, escalating significant issues to programme management.</span></li>\n<li><span>Collaborate with partner organisations, such as local authorities, educational institutions, and business intermediaries to develop and maintain a database of employment support and skills programmes, using this to provide signposting for support to those not eligible for the Connect to Work programme.</span></li>\n<li><span>Prepare analysis, reports and presentations on performance of the triage service, providing recommendations to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement in the Connect to Work programme.</span></li>\n<li><span>Lead research into benchmarking and best practice to support service innovation and continuous improvement.</span></li>\n<li><span>Assist in the development and maintenance of a structured client engagement approach, ensuring updates are made to the Management Information System (MIS), PRaP and other systems as required, accurate records are kept, and confidentiality is maintained through regular quality assurance audits of the MIS. </span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong><span>The Experience You Will Bring</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Educated to RQF Level 4 in Business Administration (or similar) or equivalent relevant experience in senior business administration role.</span></li>\n<li><span>Project coordination skills, with the ability to manage tasks, meet timelines, and contribute to team objectives with an ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and assure programme quality are essential.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, performance measurement, and translating data into actionable insights to improve program effectiveness and support data-driven decision-making.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of MS Office suite of programmes and their practical application, as well as the ability to use computerised systems with a high level of speed and accuracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience in client engagement, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaboration with service users, commissioned providers and partners.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of developing and implementing CRM / MIS system and/or other financial and data management systems and creating customer-focused communication processes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate a wide understanding of customer needs and being able to manage their expectations as well as solve simple problems and identify alternative solutions</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of working with Government programmes, particularly in employment and skills is desirable. </span></li>\n</ul><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26485.00 - 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Whilst the unemployment claimant count is low, Essex suffers from high levels of economic inactivity and significant pockets of deprivation in communities and cohorts. </span></p><p><span>To resolve these challenges, Essex County Council delivers the Connect to Work Programme which supports residents with facing barriers or challenges to get into and maintain meaningful employment. </span></p><p><span>The Triage Officer will play key part in each resident's story by processing referrals to the programme, providing effective signposting, administration, and project support. The role requires a self-starter who can manage their workload, take the initiative, and use personal judgement to resolve internal and external issues ultimately having a strong working knowledge of the Connect to Work Programme </span></p><p><span><strong><span>Accountabilities</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Contribute to the successful delivery of the Connect to Work programme by providing high-quality administrative support and being a first point of contact for externals enquiries to the programme.</span></li>\n<li><span>Maintain a strong understanding of eligibility and suitability requirements of the Connect to Work Programme, applying these to delivery of role activities.</span></li>\n<li><span>Undertake processing of Expressions of Interest received for the programme in the form of direct and third-party referrals from professionals, coordinating with providers and clients to ensure an efficient process is operated and expressions of interest are processed within specified timescales.</span></li>\n<li><span>Provide an initial assessment of Expression of Interest forms including checking all information has been provided, participants eligibility and suitability against the programme criteria is verified using this to provide recommendations for participant engagement in the programme for review.</span></li>\n<li><span>Maintain effective working relationships with commissioned providers, facilitating support assessments for participants, ensuring referrals are implemented and escalating any issues in line with service standards.</span></li>\n<li><span>Engage with commissioned providers, participants and professional third parties throughout the triage and onboarding process, proactively communicating the progress of and outcomes of Expressions of Interest, resolving internal and customer queries and escalating urgent or complex issues.</span></li>\n<li><span>Maintain a database of employment support and skills programmes, using this to provide signposting for support to those not eligible for the Connect to Work programme.</span></li>\n<li><span>Responsible for regularly updating the programme Management information System, PRaP and other data management systems as required by the role, ensuring accurate records are kept and confidentiality is maintained. </span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong><span>The Experience You Will Bring</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Educated to RQF Level 3 in Business Administration (or similar) or equivalent relevant experience in a business administration role.</span></li>\n<li><span>Significant experience of MS Office suite of programmes and their practical application, as well as the ability to use computerised systems with a high level of speed and accuracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of use of CRM / MIS system and/or other financial and data management systems.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to build good working relationships across a large, complex organisation with colleagues and customers.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of delivering customer-focused communication processes with an ability to tailor communication to meet the needs of the audience is essential with experience of working with clients / service users with additional support needs desirable.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate a wide understanding of customer needs and being able to manage their expectations as well as solve simple problems and identify alternative solutions.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and a willingness to learn about the implications of compliance of Connect to Work is essential. Experience of working with Government programmes, particularly in employment and skills is desirable but not essential.</span></li>\n</ul><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25081.00 - £26962.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension","publishDate":"2025-05-14T05:17:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T05:17:14.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/73e62789-581b-429a-b4c9-2da2b0579418.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d4e16d0-ebdb-440e-ab3d-34cd8ce296e8","title":"Housing Options Officer","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title:</strong>   Housing Options Officer  </p>\n<p><strong>Department:</strong>  Housing Options </p>\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong>37 hours per week - Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong> Rochford, Essex </p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> SO2 £36,124 - £37,938 per annum  </p>\n<p><strong>Our culture and values</strong> </p>\n<p>We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work is expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day-to-day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.  </p>\n<p><strong>The job role</strong> </p>\n<p>The Council is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Housing Options Officer. You will be responsible in being part of a small team to deliver a customer orientated service to prevent homelessness within the Housing Options and Homelessness service.   Experience in carrying out statutory duties under homelessness legislation would be essential.  A driving licence and use of car is also essential. </p>\n<p> You will also need to demonstrate the following: </p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in homelessness and/or housing advice casework </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Working knowledge of landlord and tenant law, housing legislation and benefit regulations </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Good understanding of welfare benefits </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A customer focus </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of housing & homelessness policy, procedures and legislation. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> For further information/an informal discussion please contact Marie Gentgall on 01277 312500        </p>\n<p>Rochford Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SO2 £36,124 - £37,938 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-13T14:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a564571c-d672-4803-802b-3c9af29f5ec8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14c79616-c8f0-4eb2-95f1-d5779674d3bc","title":"Care Support Worker","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Basildon","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The vacancy</strong><br><br>Charles Harper House is a supported housing service for people with learning disabilities and sensory impairments, such as visual or hearing loss. The scheme consists of eight self-contained flats, two on-site offices, a communal area, and a large garden. Staff in the service are trained in <strong>British Sign Language (BSL)</strong>, and it is essential that you hold a <strong>Level 1 or 2 qualification in BSL</strong> for this role. This role can either be full-time (37.5 hrs a week) or part-time (22.5 hrs a week).<br><br>Your typical day could start with creating and implementing support plans consistently and correctly for our customers. Then you might be supporting individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities at home and in their community by being innovative, enthusiastic and encouraging.<br><br>As a <strong>Care Support Worker</strong>, you'll be assisting people to live their best life. With a particular focus supporting people with kindness and compassion. You will support people with all aspects of daily living including assisting people with their personal care and health needs.<br><br>Your kind, compassionate and driven to protect the rights of the people you support. You'll respect individual characters you are supporting and the different wants and needs they may have. To be successful in this role you'll need to be available to work on a rota basis which is covered over a 24/7 period. Some waking nights and sleep ins will be required.<br><br>Could it be you?<br><br>To be successful in this role, you'll be:<ul> <li>Qualified in British Sign Language (Level 1 or above) - essential</li> <li>The understanding and ability to respond to people's unique needs and desires.</li> <li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable individuals.</li> <li>The ability to maintain records, with high levels of attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>In return, Peabody offers:<ul> <li>25 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li> <li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li> <li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</li> <li>4 x salary life assurance</li> <li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li>\n</ul>This role will require an enhanced DBS check.<br><br>Are you ready to apply? <br><br>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>George Murphy, george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</strong><br><br><strong>Interviews will be taking place week commencing 5th May 2025 . </strong><br><br>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,863 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-10T01:06:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/158190d8-be4d-46c6-8ee7-b16217e062c2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"07efabc6-40ba-4711-bdeb-3726b537a871","title":"Finance Officer AP AR","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex, Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council work in partnership and the Finance team provide support to both organisations.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer AP/AR to be part of our newly formed Corporate Finance Team. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role delivers the accounts payable and accounts receivable function.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the candidate</strong></p>\n<p>This role will suit an individual who has experience within accounts payable or accounts receivable or an individual looking to start their finance career.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of working here</strong></p>\n<p>We are currently operating a hybrid model of working, which enables our employees to work smarter, focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for, whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely.  Our employees are provided with the resources to be able to work in this way effectively and are provided with a laptop to do so.</p>\n<p>In addition to this, we offer many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing opportunities, employee assistance programme, a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers. </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion please contact Claire O’Sullivan on 01702 318079</strong></p>\n<p>Both Councils are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.</p>\n<p><em>Please note that the postholder will be employed by Rochford District Council.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £33,366 per annum (SCP 19 - 23) OneTeam Band 6","publishDate":"2025-05-08T19:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/08a37877-a13c-4419-bb46-0a079c945ed2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a68ef1fb-4b9d-4cd3-9c51-d025a28218ef","title":"Business Manager - Tendring District Council","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Essex, Colchester","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Business Manager - Tendring District Council</strong></p><p><strong>Tendring</strong></p><p><span><span>Permanent, Full Time</span></span></p><p><span>£45,718 - £52,805</span></p><p><span>Location: </span><span>Tendring</span></p><p><span>Closing Date: 26th May 2025</span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p>Are you passionate about making a difference for residents in the Tendring District? Are you looking for a fresh challenge managing the business of a large and busy Directorate?</p><p>The Place and Wellbeing directorate is seeking a Business Manager to join us in a brand-new role. You will lead the corporate functions that enable the smooth running of our directorate to support the services and projects we deliver for residents. We have 137 staff (85 FTE) (<em>and a further 330 casual workers</em>) who run three leisure centres, the Princes Theatre, the Clacton Airshow, business support and grant schemes, and over £60m of new building schemes in Clacton and Harwich. The role is part of the Directorate management team and will also work closely with our service managers and colleagues in corporate services.</p><p>You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of corporate functions, including managing and monitoring governance and decision-making, data systems, performance monitoring, quality control, procurement, ICT development, budget monitoring, fee setting, business continuity, objective setting, and performance management.</p><p>Our ideal candidate will have significant business management experience, a degree-level qualification or equivalent by experience, a management qualification, and effective budget, financial, and people management skills.</p><p>In return, we offer flexible working arrangements to support a positive work-life balance, membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme, significant leave entitlement, and support for ongoing professional development and training. Additional benefits include free parking, discounted corporate gym membership, and various salary sacrifice initiatives.</p><p>For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lee Heley, Deputy Chief Executive on 07958 269249.</p><p>For more details, please contact louise.butler@essex.gov.uk for a copy of the job description and person specification.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45718.0000 - £52805.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T03:05:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T03:05:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c089bf6a-dbed-4cc8-afff-69985cdd1f29.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2db175e-6328-4781-9117-fb2a57ec534f","title":"Senior Strategic Planner","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex","locationType":2,"description":"<h4>About us</h4>\n<p>We are a proactive local planning authority in South Essex, with a comprehensive Local Development Plan that supports and directs the district's growth and prosperity up to 2025. We are actively preparing a new Local Plan to deliver ambitious growth and shape our future communities.</p>\n<p>Our Strategic Planning Team is dynamic and capable, providing a supportive and welcoming working environment. Rochford District Council collaborates with Brentwood Borough Council, also located in South Essex, under the OneTeam approach. This partnership offers additional opportunities for experience and career progression. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>The role </h4>\n<p>This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone looking to join a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering excellent public services. </p>\n<p>We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Planner to join our dynamic Strategic Planning Team. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the preparation of development plan documents, including the new Local Plan. </p>\n<p>You will work closely with various stakeholders, prepare reports and evidence base documents, and support public consultation exercises. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future development of our district. </p>\n<p>Occasionally, you may need to work evenings or weekends to participate in community engagement events or attend committee meetings. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Key responsibilities:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and contribute to the preparation of sound policies and proposals for the new Local Plan.</li>\n<li>Support and lead the preparation of other planning policy documents, including Supplementary Planning Documents and the Statement of Community Involvement.</li>\n<li>Design, organise, and conduct surveys, housing and employment land monitoring, and research/evidence gathering.</li>\n<li>Represent the Council in cross-boundary and partnership working.</li>\n<li>Prepare briefs for consultants, manage their work, and ensure it meets the requirements of the brief.</li>\n<li>Support the delivery of strategically important housing, economic, and infrastructure developments.</li>\n<li>Liaise with stakeholders, landowners, developers, and consultants in preparing planning policy documents.</li>\n<li>Prepare evidence for and participate in committee meetings, public examinations, and public inquiries as an expert witness.</li>\n<li>Provide specialist planning advice and deliver training for Members.</li>\n<li>Continue professional development through courses, seminars, and briefings. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Our culture and values</h4>\n<p>We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h4>Further information</h4>\n<p>Detailed information around the role and its responsibilities can be found in the accompanying Job Profile and Person Specification.</p>\n<p>Please note - starting salary will be dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Jonathan Quilter, Corporate Manager – Strategic Planning on 01277 312735.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)","publishDate":"2025-05-03T09:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1609f7c6-51cb-4c9f-8d3f-08fbe7f59505.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38d612a6-4773-4c12-9471-4bc8dcbdfbde","title":"Charity Shop Volunteer","employer":"Sue Ryder","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Charity Shop Volunteer<br> <br>Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer<br> <br>As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.</p>\n<p>The role:<br>Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:</p>\n<p>•    Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid<br>•    Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock<br>•    Greeting and helping customers<br>•    Serving customers on the till (training provided)<br>•    Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking,<br>•    Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented</p>\n<p>More bespoke roles may include:<br>•    PAT testing<br>•    Upcycling<br>•    Social media and photography<br> <br>About you:<br>•            Enjoy helping and engaging with customers<br>•            Be enthusiastic and pro-active<br>•            Have the ability to work as part of a team<br>•            Be reliable<br> <br>Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.</p>\n<p>We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop. <br> <br>Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. </p>\n<p>About Sue Ryder:<br>Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.<br> <br>We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.<br> <br>*Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin*<br> <br>If you have any questions, please contact our team at <br>volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org <br>or visit: <br>www.sueryder.org</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Volunteer position","publishDate":"2025-04-17T12:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-10-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1c50bcf0-8eda-46ea-8ebe-4b6517b9d506.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":14,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"ContractType":{"1":13,"4":1},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":12,"2":1,"7":4},"EmployerType":{"charity/voluntary":1,"local government":11,"social housing":2},"PublishDate":{"1":1,"2":3,"3":6,"4":11,"5":14},"LocationType":{"2":4,"3":10},"JobTypes":{"administration":3,"customer service":3,"education":1,"finance":2,"housing":3,"it support":1,"legal":1,"planning":1,"project management":1,"social care":1}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":0,"bounds":[{"lat":51.612633,"lng":0.6768948},{"lat":51.56635,"lng":0.6768948},{"lat":51.56635,"lng":0.7305773},{"lat":51.612633,"lng":0.7305773},{"lat":51.612633,"lng":0.6768948}],"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1747824265862,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,"rochford",null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,\"rochford\",null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1747824265698,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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Customer Service Assistant

Essex County Council

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Up to £12541.00 per annum

Hainault Rd, Chigwell IG7 6QX (On-Site)

Posted 25 minutes ago

Closing in 5 days

Performance Officer

Essex County Council

Essex County Council logo

£28059.00 - £33010.00 per annum + local gov pension

Chelmsford, Essex (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

District Youth & Community Worker in Training

Essex County Council

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£29606.0000 - £32341.0000 per annum

Goodman House, Harlow (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Solicitor

Castle Point Borough Council

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£45,441 - £49,498 per annum

Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Estates Manager

Essex County Council

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£47250.0000 - £55589.0000 per annum

Essex, Colchester (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

End User Computing Field Engineer

Peabody

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£39,000

Basildon (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Triage Officer

Essex County Council

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£26485.00 - £31158.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Chelmsford (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Triage Officer

Essex County Council

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£25081.00 - £26962.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Chelmsford (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Housing Options Officer

Rochford District Council

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SO2 £36,124 - £37,938 per annum

Rochford, Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Care Support Worker

Peabody

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£24,863 per annum

Basildon (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Finance Officer AP AR

Rochford District Council

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£31,067 - £33,366 per annum (SCP 19 - 23) OneTeam Band 6

Rochford, Essex, Brentwood (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Business Manager - Tendring District Council

Essex County Council

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£45718.0000 - £52805.0000 per annum

Essex, Colchester (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Senior Strategic Planner

Rochford District Council

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£41,511 - £44,711 per annum (PO 6 - 9), plus a Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually)

Rochford, Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Charity Shop Volunteer

Sue Ryder

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Volunteer position

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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