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We are making SEND everyone's business and investing in our statutory SEND workforce. <br><br>Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? <br><br>The Early Years SEND Service ensures the educational and developmental progress of children (0-7), with a range of SEN/D and additional needs, is met in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC strategic objectives.<br><br>This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with Early Years settings and parents, to support children 0-7 with SEND. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>This is a key role to support children to succeed, by providing training to settings and families, to ensure they are equipped to support children.<br><br>In partnership with the Specialist Advisory Teacher, you'll be guiding on the specialist strategies and interventions needed for the children, by modelling and training the identified strategies and interventions to setting practitioners and families in an engaging manner. Once embedded, you'll then go on to review their progress.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>NVQ level 3 or above in early years education.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children who have a range of SEN/D in Early Years settings, and with families.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of specialist strategies and interventions for children with additional needs.</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of technology e.g. laptop, iPad etc.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently in settings.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with a range of partners including setting staff and other professionals.</li>\n<li>Sound judgement and analytical ability in order to understand the needs of the child with SEND and the context of the setting in order to provide appropriate support.</li>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and key national initiatives.</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Additional qualification in a specific area of SEND</li></ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. 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You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.<br><br><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.<br><br><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.<br><br><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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You'll work with minimal supervision, demonstrating resilience and sound decision-making.</li> <li>\n<strong>Carry Out Statutory Duties - </strong>You'll be well-versed in the Children Act 1989 and able to fulfill statutory duties with diligence and professionalism, ensuring that children's rights and safety are upheld.</li> <li>\n<strong>Manage Crisis Situations - </strong>Be ready to step in during critical moments, applying crisis intervention strategies effectively while adhering to health and safety policies to safeguard everyone involved.</li> </ul>We do ask that you have a Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalentqualification, along with registration with Social Work England. <br> <br>If you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, <strong>apply today</strong>!<br> <br>Let's work together to safeguard the future of children and families.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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We are seeking a passionate and experienced Local Area Coordinator to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in strengthening our community.<br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Individual & Family Support:</strong> Utilise your in-depth experience of working directly with individuals, families, and communities to find practical solutions to complex issues.</li> <li>\n<strong>Partnership & Multi-Agency Working:</strong> Leverage your experience in partnership and multi-agency collaborations to enhance service delivery.</li> <li>\n<strong>Action Planning:</strong> Understand the issues individuals may present and develop, provide, and review strength-based action plans with individuals and their families.</li> <li>\n<strong>Communication:</strong> Use your exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, building strong relationships with individuals, communities, and professionals. 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It is important that you have a strong background in partnership and multi-agency working.<br> <br>It is vital that you have excellent communication and relationship-building skills as well as proficiency in computer applications and data presentation.<br> <br>You'll have strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands with the flexibility to visit homes and work outside standard hours as needed.<br> <br>Applicants applying for this role will need to demonstrate their knowledge of local resources and community co-production and an understanding of equality issues and relevant legislation, whilst being familiar with the Care Act 2014 and welfare rights.<br> <br>This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.<br> <br>You must have a relevant qualifications or equivalent community-based experience.<br> <br><strong>What We Offer:</strong><ul> <li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and growth.</li> <li>The chance to make a significant impact on the community.</li> </ul>Join Luton Council and make a difference in our community!<br> <br><strong>Luton Council is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</strong><br><br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. 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Are you looking for your next development opportunity? <br><br> Are you looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in legal representation and multi-agency working? This role offers an excellent opportunity to do just that. With comprehensive support and training, you'll be well-equipped to succeed and contribute to ensuring every child receives the support they need. <br> This position is perfect for an EHC Officer or someone in a similar role who is ready to step up and broaden their experience in the tribunal area. <br><br> Our goal is to create a tribunal service that is accessible, transparent, efficient and fair for everyone. You'll be an essential part of our team, collaborating with parents, carers, young people, schools and other key stakeholders within the SEND statutory and legal framework. You'll join a well-established team, who are always seeking new ways to innovate and improve, and your input will be crucial in shaping the future of our service to meet the evolving needs of our SEND community. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> This is an exciting and varied role, placing families and young people at the core of what you do. <br><br> Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> <strong>Casework:</strong> You will ensure high-quality casework is carried out in relation to the cases held, encouraging resolution and reconciliation for appeals received from the Tribunal. </li>\n<li> <strong>Representation:</strong> You will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal. </li>\n<li> <strong>Coordination: </strong>You will use your negotiation and influencing skills to work with parents, schools, and multi-disciplinary practitioners to seek resolution to the appeal. </li>\n<li> <strong>Development:</strong> You will develop the multi-agency response to a Tribunal, including creating chronologies, arranging and chairing case planning meetings and other multi-agency meetings, and preparing and collating evidence to support the Local Authority's position. </li>\n<li> <strong>Policy Contribution:</strong> You will contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and provisions for children with SEN. 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We are looking for Customer Coordinators to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service for both Older People and Adults with Disabilities. This service aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people access a wide range of information/advice, intervention, and support at the right time and in the most uncomplicated way possible. <br><br> This crucial role in our Gateway Connections team is a hybrid office/home working telephone and virtual contact team all about working preventatively with adults who need information, advice, and support to stay independent in their own homes for longer. The multi-disciplinary team works with Social Workers and Occupational Therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for people of Hertfordshire. <br><br> Applying HCC's Connected Lives assessment framework, Gateway Connections work with citizens focusing on what the person wants to achieve - their outcomes. We explore personal strengths, their family and friends' support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services. <br><br> This requires we work collaboratively with our operational links in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise preventative strategy, Herts Help, and social prescribing. Relationships will also be developed with Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Single Point of Access, the Frailty single point of contact, & Health partners. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> You will promote and support a strength-based approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health, and well-being by offering opportunities to prevent, delay or reduce the need for Adult Social Care. This will require you to apply your creativity working with residents to ensure their safety and continued independence. Your knowledge of local services to support people to access appropriate community resources is also crucial as will working alongside our visiting CCOs, Social Workers and Occupational therapists. <br><br> We have excellent training opportunities to support your continuing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package offered through Herts Rewards. <br><br> We are a flexible team that promotes HCCs Ways of Working protocols. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> It is crucial that you have some prior knowledge and experience within the Social Care sector and beneficial to have relevant knowledge Social Care legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and others. <br><br> An understanding of person-centred care is important as this is a key principle within Hertfordshire's Connected Lives Practice to ensure people are supported to maintain and develop their independence. <br><br> You will need to be a confident individual, a good team player, with the ability to work autonomously with cases to enable people to live independently in the community. You will conduct telephone and virtual conversations with people using Adult Care Services' Connected Lives conversations, to achieve desired outcomes. We need you to be able to work successfully with partners and many other agencies for the benefit of citizens. Your self-organisation is key, as is a 'can do' attitude <br><br>Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives and their communities? Join our Gateway teams in Herts Adult Care Services, where you will work closely with Hertfordshire citizens, their carers and families, as well as our teams and statutory and community partners. This role presents rewarding challenges, such as addressing the unique needs of each individual and their carers, and finding innovative community and enabling solutions to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. Our Gateway teams, including virtual assessment, visiting assessment services, and Occupational Therapy services, offer excellent career development opportunities and specialisation. Gateway is fundamental in enacting positive change within the community, ensuring that adults receive the care and support that respects their dignity and independence. Joining our Gateway teams means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enabling adults' wellbeing in their local community. <br><br> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact:<br> <strong> Yvonne.Odita@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> or <strong> Hayley.Clancy@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> <br><br> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: to be confirmed <br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us </strong><br><br><strong> </strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. . <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a <strong> Disability Confident employer </strong> and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). <strong> Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. </strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,835 progressing to £30,060","publishDate":"2025-02-13T05:04:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6e5d96b6-62f8-4446-916d-0e8a52260b72.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"435872b5-6a4c-484c-af02-be8a75038a27","title":"Procurement Officers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<b>Field1</b><br><br> <strong>Job Title:</strong> Procurement Officers <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 opportunity to progress to £33,366 pa <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - Hybrid <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing procurement team which provides strategic and technical procurement advice and tender management services to departments within Hertfordshire County Council<br><br>You will be part of a team which acts as the Council's strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders, and advice on national frameworks and quotation procedures.<br><br>You will be working closely with colleagues in Commercial Law team, and Finance<br><br>The wider team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.<br><br>Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services. <br><br><b>About the role</b><ul>\n<li>You will plan and undertake contracting processes using our template documents</li>\n<li>You will continue to develop your existing skills and knowledge of procurement procedures and techniques</li>\n<li>You will ensure compliance with The Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the Council's Contract Regulations and any other relevant legislation</li>\n<li>You will support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in respect of procurement best practice and training</li>\n<li>You will deliver a programme of procurements which will include large-scale contracts, undertaking tenders as well as mini competitions through framework agreements</li>\n<li>You will advise Council officers on shaping an effective procurement process and engaging with the market at an early stage through effective pre-procurement market engagement</li>\n<li>You will use the Council's eTendering system (currently InTend) to carry out procurement processes</li>\n<li>You will collaborate with Council officers to develop effective evaluation methodologies</li>\n<li>You will work with colleagues from the Council's Commercial Law Team to produce contractual documentation</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent); or have 2 'A' levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li>\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to manage a tendering process through to contract award</li>\n<li>Knowledge of current public procurement legislation</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as a member of the team</li>\n<li>Effective collaborator and communicator</li>\n<li>Competent user of standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workload, ensuring that deadlines and timescales are met while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail</li>\n<li>Ability to create the full suite of required tender and contract documentation, with guidance/input if necessary, from relevant stakeholders</li>\n<li>Ability to brief and/or train officers on procurement process and procedures</li>\n<li>Ability to recommend innovative and effective methods of resolving procurement issues</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Experience of managing Public Sector procurements</li>\n<li>Experience of using eTendering systems</li>\n</ul>This is an exciting time to be in procurement with the new Procurement Act 2023 coming into force. You will help to shape the Council's approach and there will be opportunities to contribute to broader procurement aspects such as social value, sustainability and modern slavery.<br><br>As part of SPG, you will help us to provide the excellent quality services that make a real difference to the people of Hertfordshire<br><br>You will get involved with a wide range of procurements covering all of the Council's service areas including highways, property, adult social care, children's services, public health and community protection. This role will give you a fantastic diversity of experience in public service provision<br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Zoe Upson, zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Paul Drake, paul.drake@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 12th and 14th March 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.<br><br>You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.<br><br> The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We're eager to connect and learn more about your interest. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care job family, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> <strong>Interview Date:</strong> Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong><br>The Austism position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the <strong> Secondment Form </strong> as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718","publishDate":"2025-02-13T05:04:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d314e259-b854-4d35-85da-ec4c576e1d85.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"901e10b4-1abd-435e-ab91-5b3eefe7b024","title":"Macmillan Luton Cancer Engagement & Co-Production Project Manager","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 30</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Fixed term until 30/09/2025</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a passionate individual to join our Health Equity and Community Team for a fixed-term role focused on the Cancer Connectors project. This project is funded until September 2025.<br> <br>This position offers a unique opportunity to drive key health improvement initiatives across various cancer services and communities. Your role will be draw together various forms of intelligence. This will include case studies, numbers of people engaged, and demonstrate the delivery of impactful activities undertaken in the last 2.5 years running of the Cancer Community Connector project. Your responsibilities will include working closely with partners and stakeholders, using your initiative to manage and translate information with the intention of creating meaningful change in cancer services for the communities that the connectors represent.<br> <br>In this role, you will manage the Cancer Connectors project with minimal supervision while being part of a collaborative and dynamic team. Your excellent organizational skills will be essential in planning and drafting and writing reports and interim reports, ensuring that we meet our timescales and deliverables. You will be a key person to regularly communicate, using different methods including power point presentations, briefings and large reports with individuals, managers and senior partners from diverse backgrounds, to ensure the evidence and effectiveness of the project is communicated in a clear and compelling manner. You will also be expected to manage a small team and contribute to the wider health equity, talk, listen change agenda, demonstrating how the project has helped to meet the needs of the communities we serve.<br> <br>A good understanding of cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as the role of community/cancer connectors in providing support and information to Luton communities, is essential. You will particularly focus on highlighting the success of the project from Asian, Black African/Caribbean, and Eastern European groups.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're looking for someone with a strong background and experience in project coordination and managing people. And the ability to influence key partners and stakeholders to drive change. You have organisational, analytical and report writing skills. You're not only comfortable working autonomously, but you thrive on the responsibility of leading and delivering projects that make a difference. You are able to analyse data and extract key information and common themes, and produce an evidence report . Your experience in health improvement and knowledge of public health will be key, as you help guide services that reduce health inequalities and enhance community wellbeing. Comfortable organising events such as webinars and conferences.<br> <br>You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and be adept at using qualitative and quantitative data to inform your decisions. Whether it's negotiating with key partners, planning activities, or presenting to different audiences, you're able to communicate effectively and adapt to various settings. You'll also have experience in maintaining databases and managing workloads to meet deadlines.<br> <br>In addition to your professional experience, you have a solid understanding of health and social care, as well as the theory and practice of behaviour change. A degree in public health, business administration, or a related field will be advantageous, and if you hold a project management qualification, that's a big plus.<br> <br>If you're ready to make a positive impact, grow with us, and contribute to the wellbeing of communities, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in shaping a healthier future-together!<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-13T02:01:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3a9251b6-c1f0-463d-8f39-37fa6370cc2d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4170b2b5-26f5-4afe-8041-fcf448ec267a","title":"Engagement and Project Support Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in Luton's communities? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled <strong>Engagement and Project Support Officer</strong> to join our team, supporting essential projects that empower adults and enhance learning opportunities.<br> <br><strong>What You'll Bring:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Project Expertise:</strong> A proven track record of supporting projects, including managing financial records, handling claims, filing documents, and liaising with delivery partners to ensure compliance with funding rules.</li> <li>\n<strong>Leadership Skills:</strong> Demonstrable experience supervising administration staff and overseeing processes and workflows.</li> <li>\n<strong>Government Project Experience:</strong> Experience working as part of government-funded projects and delivering results in line with national priorities.</li> <li>\n<strong>Educational Impact:</strong> Experience in teaching, training, or managing adult learning programmes, including tracking learner progress and outcomes.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>Key Skills & Abilities:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Marketing Savvy:</strong> Ability to promote and market learning opportunities through face-to-face activities, printed material, websites, and social media.</li> <li>\n<strong>Organisational Excellence:</strong> Skilled in designing, improving, and managing administrative processes to handle project documentation efficiently.</li> <li>\n<strong>Data Proficiency:</strong> Confident in inputting, analysing, and reporting complex financial and output data using Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>\n<strong>Tech Expertise:</strong> Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for preparing reports and presentations.</li> <li>\n<strong>Communication Strengths:</strong> Excellent proof-reading skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.</li> <li>\n<strong>Risk Awareness:</strong> Capable of identifying potential risks and taking appropriate actions to mitigate them.</li> </ul><strong>Knowledge & Qualifications:</strong><ul> <li>Familiarity with promoting opportunities via traditional and digital channels.</li> <li>Understanding of budget monitoring and project management.</li> <li>Awareness of national adult learning agendas, safeguarding, and creating safe learning environments.</li> <li>A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.</li> </ul><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><ul> <li>Be part of a team committed to equality, diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace.</li> <li>Play a vital role in helping us deliver government-funded projects that make a difference in people's lives.</li> <li>Enjoy flexible working arrangements to accommodate occasional evening or weekend meetings.</li> </ul><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 32,115.00 - 35,235.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-13T02:01:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2eefd1e9-1a49-4021-9b9f-b3050c93e086.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3a8805a8-6222-4910-809c-b36271fe8b8e","title":"Appeals Officer - Seasonal","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 22.2</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Secondment/Fixed term from May - June 2025</strong><br> <br>We're seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our team and help us navigate the complexities of education-related complaints and appeals. In this role, you'll play a key part in mediation and problem-solving within the education context, working with a diverse range of issues that require sensitivity. You'll be responsible for managing complex complaints and presenting well-reasoned cases in a high-pressure environment. Your ability to stay calm, persuasive, and clear in communication will be essential, as you'll be dealing with a variety of stakeholders, including parents who may be frustrated or upset.<br> <br>A big part of the job will involve drafting clear, concise reports and letters that address complex issues and adhering to current legislation, particularly in the areas of admissions and appeals. You'll also be expected to manage your time well, especially when workloads get heavy, ensuring all statutory timeframes are met efficiently. This role will also require you to travel across the borough when needed.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br> <br><strong> Interviews will take place on the 3rd and 4th March </strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You are someone with demonstrable experience in mediation and resolving complex complaints, especially within an educational setting. Your excellent written communication skills mean you're able to create well-argued reports and letters, even when dealing with complicated or sensitive issues. You have the ability to persuade and influence others, ensuring you can resolve conflicts effectively while maintaining sensitivity and respect for everyone involved. You have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation and Codes of Practice, and have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to relate to a wide variety of people.<br> <br>With a strong set of organisational and judgement skills, you can make decisions confidently. You're comfortable working under pressure and have the capacity to adapt quickly to changing demands. Your ICT skills are top-notch, and you're able to use technology to prepare appeals cases and update necessary databases with ease. Additionally, you have a solid understanding ability to understand the legal framework and decision-making processes relevant to school admissions and appeals, and equality in service delivery and employment.<br> <br>If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the education sector and have the right experience, we would love to hear from you!<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 35,235.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-13T02:01:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/030c8b18-7fb4-4f93-9093-4409c2e75d68.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b881513-c4eb-4724-9c9b-e72a6dec61ac","title":"Senior Support Officers & Support Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<b>About the team</b><br><br> Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, career education information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire. Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you'll be key to enable this to happen. <br><br> We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND. <br><br> <strong>Senior Support Officer<br></strong> £26,835 progressing to £30,060 per annum <br> X1 Full Time in St Albans and Dacorum district; your base location will be Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. <br> X1 Full Time in North Herts and Stevenage district; your base location will be Farnham House, Stevenage. <br><br> <strong>Support Officer<br></strong>£24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part time) <br> X1 Part Time 18.5hours per week in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere district; your base location will be Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible people who work well as part of a team to support the full offer to young people at one of our Young People's Centres. <br><br> <strong>Senior Support Officer<br></strong>This role will see you provide a full range of administrative and office duties to a high standard including updating, improving and managing computer databases, spreadsheets and management information systems, answering phone and email queries, processing invoices and timesheets and managing a small staff team. <br><br> There will be some front of house/reception duties in our Young People's Centres <br><br> <strong>Support Officer<br></strong>An interesting and varied role working part of a team providing a full range of reception / front of house, administrative and general office duties to support the full offer to young people at our Young People's Centre. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Senior Support Officer:<br></strong>Essential:<ul>\n<li> Ability to travel across St Albans & Dacorum or North Herts & Stevenage. </li>\n<li> Line management experience </li>\n<li> Customer service experience </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload </li>\n<li> Confidence in working in a range of settings </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative </li>\n<li> Good IT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Patience and accuracy is key in being able to deliver this role </li>\n</ul><strong>Support Officer:<br></strong>Essential:<ul>\n<li> Ability to travel to centres across Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere </li>\n<li> Customer service experience </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload </li>\n<li> Confidence in working in a range of settings </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative </li>\n<li> Good IT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Patience and accuracy is key in being able to deliver this role </li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services;<br>Support Officer: level BUS5 job profile<br> Senior Support Officer level BUS7 job profile. <br><br>Please locate this via: Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>To find out more, please contact Kips Green: kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01442 454083.<br><br> For more information regarding the work of Services for Young People please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.org <br><br> Interview Dates:<ul>\n<li> Support Officer = 12 th March (Face to Face at Watford Young People's Centre) </li>\n<li> Senior Support Officers; <ul>\n<li> St Albans & Dacorum = 6 th March (Face to Face at XC Centre Jarman Park) </li>\n<li> North Herts & Stevenage = 6 th March (Face to Face at Bowes Lyon Young People's Centre) </li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Senior Support Officers = £26,835 - £30,060 per annum / Support Officer = £24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-02-12T12:00:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fc9616e4-a87b-414c-8370-20d2c45a0e92.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"58e5f192-6bd8-46d0-bc08-0951fdae9da3","title":"Development Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Development Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 + £2807 market enhancement, with the opportunity to progress to £33,666 + £1,869 market enhancement per annum <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Base in Stevenage - Hybrid working <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>The County Council as Highway Authority is a statutory consultee for all planning applications with transport impact, as well as authorising authority for any resulting highway works (under Section 278 and Section 38 agreements) required as part of a development. <br><br>The responsibilities of the Development Management Team are vital in contributing to a positive vision for Hertfordshire. As well as providing for safe and efficient travel, transport has a major input into wider policies such as economic growth, meeting housing needs, improving public health and reducing environmental damage you will be assisting in ensuring that developments of all sizes are sustainable and that the impacts to safety of our roads and congestion are reduced to the lowest level practicable.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are looking for a Development Officer to provide highway responses to planning applications and a desire to influence sustainable development and ensuring the impacts of growth are managed.<br><br>This is an exciting opportunity with involvement in interpreting transport policy and technical standards in order to deliver the formal advice of the County Council, as the statutory highway and transport authority. The role requires an ability to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues, private sector partners and Local Planning Authorities.<br><br>Along with:<ul>\n<li>Considering, evaluating, and reporting upon the transport implications of Minor and small Major planning applications informally at pre-application stage and formally as part of the statutory response period when submitted</li>\n<li>Ensuring that all assessments and responses of planning applications comprehensively consider sustainable travel issues, and that where appropriate, mitigation measures are secured and implemented</li>\n<li>Working towards providing support to the process of negotiating with developers and their consultants on contributions to transportation infrastructure arising from development proposals and ensure these are properly secured through the completion of appropriate legal agreements</li>\n<li>Contribute local development management intelligence to the production of spatial transport strategies</li>\n<li>Working towards representing the County Council at meetings with private sector partners, district council Planning Departments and at appeals (written reps/ informal)</li>\n<li>Supporting and contributing to the continued improvement of the team's performance</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> Essential criteria:<ul>\n<li> Clear, decisive, and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrating the ability to adjust to the target audience </li>\n<li> Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organisation </li>\n<li> Effective time management and strong organisational skills </li>\n<li> Ability to work to deadlines, independently and see tasks through to completion </li>\n<li> An understanding of transport related and regeneration issues, knowledge of the development planning process </li>\n<li> Traffic and transportation design familiarity/experience </li>\n<li> Good appreciation of the political context within which the service operates </li>\n</ul>Desirable criteria:<ul><li> A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography, Environmental, or equivalent experience <br> Full or provisional driving licence </li></ul><br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC8 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>adam.whinnett@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <strong> or </strong> <strong>alan.story@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br>Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.<br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 + £2807 market enhancement, with the opportunity to progress to £33,666 + £1,869 market enhancement per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-12T06:00:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0bed3bae-5355-4c8a-a62b-1e2d7b675052.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"079a5e63-c982-4d5b-9688-486d29210781","title":"Legal Secretarial Assistant","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Agile","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £25,183 - £25,992 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 30</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a legal environment? We are seeking a <strong>Legal Secretarial Assistant</strong> to join our dynamic Legal Services team. Reporting to the Legal Services Improvement Manager, you will play a vital role in providing efficient secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to Fee Earners, Principal Solicitors, and the Service Director.<br><br>In this role, you will handle a variety of secretarial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of work to meet deadlines. Your contributions will support the seamless delivery of services within the council's Legal Services, helping drive effective operations and service excellence. If you're passionate about legal support and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.<br><br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>Are you looking for a rewarding role where your skills in organization and communication can shine? As a Legal Secretarial Assistant, you'll play a vital part in supporting our team with a variety of tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations.<br><br>You'll need accurate word processing skills and the ability to work methodically and independently, using your own initiative within defined procedures. Strong communication skills are a must-you'll interact politely and tactfully with people from all backgrounds, handle competing priorities under pressure, and bring a confident, professional telephone manner to the role.<br><br>Proficiency in general PC/Windows-based systems and previous office experience will set you up for success. You should also be comfortable with occasional physical tasks like lifting, carrying, or retrieving files and paperwork as required.<br><br>We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, and the ability to recognize and address the effects of discrimination is an important part of this role.<br><br>This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English. <br><br>If you're approachable, adaptable, and eager to excel in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 25,183.00 - 25,992.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-12T02:01:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8b0c2e57-7389-4b78-b6fc-d52556e677f5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f59c6afe-d499-4209-9026-eb8b34eff43e","title":"Planned Works Delivery Manager (RP0045)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Planned Works Delivery Manager</strong><br><strong>(RP0045)</strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience</strong><br><strong><br></strong><strong>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join to our Property Maintenance team.</p><p>Are you a building professional with demonstrable experience of managing multiple workstreams including the delivery of small to very large building projects?</p><p>Do you have experience in managing budgets, understand programmes, asset management and have the ability to challenge, and adapt to new ways of working?</p><p>Are you looking for a dynamic role with variety, where you can be relied on for your expertise and experience? If so, this this could be the role for you.</p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>As Planned Works Project Manager within our Property Maintenance team, you will lead the delivery of the Council’s housing capital, planned, and major works programmes.</p><p>This includes managing commercial and contractual aspects of the service, developing strong partnering relationships, and driving organisational change.</p><p>Leading and managing a dedicated team, you’ll set high standards for performance in asset management contracts, as well as regeneration and stock investment projects.</p><p>This role requires a presence on-site at least two days a week, with more frequent visits during the induction period.</p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a customer focussed individual with a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.</p><p>You should have substantial experience at a senior level in property services, including staff management. 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We are committed to supporting the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve and those we work with. Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a dedicated Neighbourhood Officer to join our team.</p><p>We are seeking a Neighbourhood Officer who can proactively lead the delivery of a customer-focused service for a patch of properties in the Borough.You’ll deliver a high-quality housing and tenancy service, delivering excellent services to the community and help to create sustainable and thriving neighbourhoods.</p><p>You will be encouraged to be innovative in the delivery of neighbourhood services, with a solution focused approach to overcome challenges and contribute to thriving communities, as well as helping deliver an exceptional ‘first point of contact resolution’ customer experience.</p><p><strong>We are looking for someone who:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Has experience of working in the housing sector or similar role</li>\n<li>Has experience of working in a customer facing role with strong customer care skills.</li>\n<li>Has experience of delivering a high standard of customer service with demonstrable initiative and problem-solving skills.</li>\n<li>Has experience of working collaboratively building successful working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and customers.</li>\n<li>Has experience of Safeguarding, raising concerns through policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Has good IT skills.</li>\n<li>Has a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent.</p><p><strong>Closing date for application is 2 March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held on 11 March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 18 March 2025.</strong></p><p></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £37,160pa with potential progression to £39,974pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-02-11T12:28:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/980ecd34-9258-47ea-bd22-06e9b9d75041.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e80eacbb-b6bf-4c2e-aa31-310ed54ca229","title":"Deputy Site Manager","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Watford","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Deputy Site Manager <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,804 progressing to £29,484 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 40.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Waterdale <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Recycling Centre service team with our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>You will be acting as Deputy Manager on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the site Manager is on leave.<br><br>Be responsible for the safe opening and closing of site.<br><br>Managing all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised in the site managers absence.<br><br>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.<br><br>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.<br><br>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.<br><br>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.<br><br>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.<br><br>Compaction of waste through use of JCB's and compactors (training provided)<br><br>All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. Opportunity to progress within the team.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We'll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures whilst maintaining a high level of service in all weather conditions<br><br>Experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort.<br><br>Able to support and manage a team of operatives.<br><br>Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.<br><br>Operative for the JCB for which training will be provided.<br><br>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS6 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Operational services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Acting as a critical friend, you will have a genuinely key role: providing assurance on the effectiveness of the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Luton, offering constructive challenge, allowing the statutory partners to hold each other and the wider partnership to account, and enabling the partnership to deliver their ambitious safeguarding agenda.<br> <br>As part of the role the following groups the Independent Scrutineer will chair the Luton Safeguarding Children Partnership's Case Review Group, Performance and Voice of the Child groups. Collaborating with the Independent Scrutineer for the Central Bedfordshire and Luton Safeguarding Children Partnership's to share the chairing of the Pan Bedfordshire Scrutiny and Improvement group.<br><strong>The Partnership</strong><br> The Luton Safeguarding Children Partnership is a statutory multi-agency partnership led by Luton Council, Bedfordshire Police and Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, who are responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating local safeguarding arrangements for children and young people in Luton and ensuring they are a safe, thriving and heard within a community where safeguarding is a shared responsibility. In addition to the statutory partners, Luton schools and education partners continue to be a prominent voice in the safeguarding partnership and moving towards them being our fourth safeguarding partner. <br><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Provide assurance to the entire system in judging the effectiveness of our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements through a range of scrutiny methods.</li> <li>Ensure that statutory duties are addressed, and quality assurance mechanisms are in place.</li> <li>Ensure that our child safeguarding practice reviews, national reviews, and thematic reports are analysed, with key learning areas identified and effectively implemented across the safeguarding system.</li> <li>Ensure where appropriate the voice of children, young people and families is part of scrutiny and that this is at the heart of arrangements through direct feedback, informing policy and practice.</li> <li>Provide Luton Safeguarding Children Partnership with independent, rigorous, and effective support and challenge at both a strategic and operational level.</li> </ul><strong>Candidates</strong><br> This exciting role calls for a safeguarding professional with demonstrable experience of ensuring that the voice of the child is at the heart of all aspects of safeguarding; with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of settings (from the front-line to chairing complex strategic partnership meetings); and you'll need to know how to apply legislation and statutory guidance in relation to safeguarding children. <br><strong>Next steps</strong><br>If you think you have the skills, knowledge, and experience that we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. 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We are seeking a Senior Property Solicitor to join our legal team, playing a key role in delivering expert legal support to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Departments, and wholly owned companies.<br> <br>In this role, you will provide high-quality legal advice on a range of property matters, managing your own caseload with minimal supervision while ensuring all transactions are handled efficiently and in line with corporate, departmental, and service guidelines. You will also contribute to the Property, Planning, and Contracts Team, which provides a comprehensive legal service across the Council.<br> <br>Beyond managing your own casework, you will play an active role in the development of the Property, Planning, and Contracts Team, working closely with the Principal Solicitor. This will include planning and organising team workloads, as well as coaching, guiding, training, and supervising junior colleagues. 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The successful applicant will have at least 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) and be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive in England.<br> <br>Additionally, they will have excellent oral and written communication skills, allowing them to translate complex legal matters into clear, effective documentation. They will also be comfortable representing the Council at Executive and Committee meetings, as well as liaising with external public authorities and third parties, ensuring sound legal advice is consistently provided. Finally, experience in managing resources efficiently to deliver a high-quality, value-for-money service is essential.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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You will be tasked with assessing safeguarding practice to improve outcomes for vulnerable adults. Acting as a critical friend, you will have a genuinely key role: providing assurance on the effectiveness of the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Luton, offering constructive challenge, allowing the statutory partners to hold each other and the wider partnership to account, and enabling the Safeguarding Adults Board to deliver their ambitious safeguarding agenda. As part of the role the Independent Chair will chair the Luton Safeguarding Adults Strategic Board, oversee development of the Board and provide direction to its constituent subgroups. <br><strong>The Safeguarding Adults Board</strong><br> Section 43 of the Care Act requires every Local Authority to establish a Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) for its area. The SAB operates at a strategic level, helping and protecting adults in its area who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse and neglect. 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To do this effectively it must concern itself with a whole range of matters that contribute to the prevention of abuse and neglect. <br> <br> The Luton Safeguarding Adults Board as a statutory multi-agency safeguarding partnership is led by Luton Council, Bedfordshire Police and Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, who are responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating local safeguarding arrangements for adults with care and support needs in Luton and ensuring they are a safe, thriving and heard within a community where safeguarding is a shared responsibility. In addition to the statutory partners, a range of provider organisations including the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) have a significant role to play in safeguarding adults. The members of the SAB all have a role to play in making safeguarding personal and coproducing strategic plans with those who have lived experience. <br><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li> Provide assurance to the entire system in judging the effectiveness of the local multi-agency safeguarding system through a range of scrutiny methods. </li> <li> Ensure that the SAB statutory duties are addressed, and quality assurance mechanisms are in place. </li> <li> Ensure that there are effective mechanisms for hearing the voice of those with lived experience of safeguarding services and this part of scrutiny and that this is at the heart of arrangements through direct feedback, informing policy and practice. </li> <li> Provide Luton Safeguarding Adults Board with effective leadership, ensuring that they complete all tasks and responsibilities to a high standard, in a timely and proportionate manner, and in accordance with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) and other relevant legislation </li> <li> Ensure sound governance and due diligence is in place at all times and takes the lead in producing and publicising the board's strategic plan and annual report, and monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the plan </li> <li> Instigate Safeguarding Adults Reviews, ensuring that current guidance and processes are followed and that all learning is appropriately shared </li> <li> Promote collaborative work and a culture of learning, constructive criticism and support within the board </li> <li> Ensure that national learning and thematic reports are analysed, with key learning areas identified and effectively implemented across the safeguarding system. </li> </ul><strong>Candidates:</strong><br> This exciting role calls for a safeguarding professional with demonstrable experience of ensuring that the voice of the community and those with lived experience of safeguarding is at the heart of all aspects of safeguarding. They need to be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with people from different organisations and professional backgrounds, including local services and a range of different stakeholders, including people who need care and support and their families. With the ability to communicate effectively in a range of settings (from the front-line to chairing complex strategic partnership meetings); and you will need to know how to apply legislation and statutory guidance in relation to safeguarding adults with care and support needs. <br><strong>Next Steps</strong><br> If you think you have the skills, knowledge, and experience that we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. 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