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Are you looking to develop your career, while supporting the delivery of strategic priorities for Sheffield?&nbsp; We are recruiting a procurement professional with the right skills and values.&nbsp; If you are keen to work collaboratively, have strong attention to detail and take pride in delivering excellent outcomes, we welcome your application.
Joining a supportive, experienced and committed team, you will develop and broaden your experience, working with colleagues across one of the UK's largest local authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Responsible for several categories of spend, you will work with internal clients to deliver best value, while maintaining compliance with procurement regulations and the Council's Constitution.&nbsp; Balancing a challenging financial landscape and the need to deliver the best outcomes for our citizens, while embedding the Procurement Act, present a demanding but rewarding opportunity for our Service, in which Procurement &amp; Supply Chain Managers play a pivotal role.
With strong technical skills and a background in the procurement cycle, you will be skilled at working with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and deliver procurement and contract management strategies.&nbsp; Commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate, while seeing the bigger picture, are key qualities for success.&nbsp; You will also be an effective line manager, supporting others to develop their potential.
Our proposition to you: &nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>We are a friendly, welcoming, approachable team</li>
<li>You will be supported by knowledgeable and experienced colleagues, who are engaged and constructive</li>
<li>We have a collective desire to make improvements and do a good job, while being realistic about challenges</li>
<li>You will have regular opportunities for meaningful discussion about current projects, with peers and colleagues at different levels, and partners such as Finance and Legal Services</li>
<li>There are opportunities for progression; you will work alongside peers and colleagues who have progressed through the Service and Council</li>
<li>Regular development is encouraged, from formal qualifications to e-learning, webinars, courses and peer support</li>
<li>We will trust and empower you to undertake your role, with support available when needed</li>
<li>We offer genuine flexible working and understand the need for work / life balance</li>
<li>Annual salary progression</li>
<li>Full-time employees work 37 hours per week, and we offer a generous holiday entitlement, rising to 31 days per year after 5 years&amp;© service.</li>
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Although we offer hybrid-working, the successful candidate will need to ensure they can attend in-person meetings in Sheffield, usually in our centrally based offices, when required. &nbsp;All meetings are during standard working hours.&nbsp; Site visits and / or face-to-face meetings with clients, suppliers or partners may also be required as part of the role.
Candidates must hold the appropriate right to work in the UK and will be required to supply evidence if invited to interview.
For informal enquiries please contact:
Chris Boyle, Senior Procurement &amp; Supply Chain Manager
<a href="mailto:chris.boyle@sheffield.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.boyle@sheffield.gov.uk</a>
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.&nbsp; We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.&nbsp;
If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.
Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our <a href="https://sheffnews.com/news/new-job-evaluation-process-to-be-introduced-at-sheffield-city-council" target="_blank">Sheff news page.</a>

Sheffield City Council

Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Contracts Services Officer Starting Salary: £33,366 opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 22 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>The role supports the performance and management of key corporate contracts within the Property team to ensure robust contract and performance management practices are adhered to.&nbsp; We are looking for a candidate who understands the need to follow contractual procedures and has good attention to detail.Key stakeholders will include Council Contract Managers as well as external Contract Representatives to ensure contracts are delivered in line with the specification and performance requirements.&nbsp;The role is part of a small team of 5 where other team members focus on the procurement and preparation of contracts.The role will encourage the successful candidate to bring new ideas on how to improve current processes around the performance and management of contracts.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Create and maintain accurate records for monitoring and scoring contract key performance indicators in line with contract requirements.</li><li>Analyse and present information on contract performance, drawing conclusions and identifying trends that may require action.</li><li>Attend contract management meetings and ensure detailed minutes/actions are captured and lead on contract performance elements.</li><li>Capture contractual changes and follow procedures for relevant change control/variation documents.</li><li>Ensure any actions agreed at contract management meetings are taken forward and delivered in a timely way.</li><li>Provide information and practical routine advice in line with established procedures to ensure best practice.</li><li>Provide specialist or procedural guidance and resolve complex issues.</li><li>Respond and resolve enquiries and problems and judge when to pass onto or involve others to ensure a professional service is delivered to both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support contract managers at procurement stage for developing key performance indicators that are appropriate to the service requirements.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes in contractual requirements.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential <ul><li>Experience in the management and performance of contracts.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of developing and monitoring contract key performance indicators.</li><li>Ability to organise own work, plan ahead for others, taking into account priorities.</li><li>Ability to work independently within a framework of systems and procedures.</li><li>Experience of preparing and presenting contract performance data that is easily understood by others.</li><li>Competent in both written and verbal communications.</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Experience of Property related contracts such as services, consultancy and works.</li><li>Knowledge of Public Sector procurement.</li></ul>This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to drive effective contract delivery which in turn ensures quality services and value for money for the Council.The types of contracts can range from facilities management services such as security, waste and cleaning through to large building contracts for new schools, refurbishments to libraries, fire stations and other Council service buildings.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Brennan – 01992 556118 for an informal discussion about the role.&nbsp;Interview Date: w/c 14th July 2025We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>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. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident 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.English Fluency 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.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Contracts Services Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5932/Interview_Details.docx" target="_blank">Interview_Details</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5934/Right_to_Work_.pdf" target="_blank">Right_to_Work_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5935/Map_SBC_Council_Offices.doc" target="_blank">Map_SBC_Council_Offices</a></li></ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



WOULD YOU LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD A SERVICE WHILE DEVELOPING A REWARDING CAREER?
Then we have just the role for you!&nbsp;
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for a Contracts Officer to provide support to our partnership with Maidstone and Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Councils. You will be assisting with the development of a system to ensure oversight over all key contracts in the partnership, and promote corporate guidance on how to manage contracts.
You’ll also be assisting in the development and delivery of training for contract managers, ensuring that you stay up to date with best practice and can apply this to the continuous improvement of training materials and guidance documents.
The role will also be tasked with producing regular reports on contract management compliance, highlighting areas for concern and noting ‘Lessons Learned’ to aid in our aim of continuous improvement and development of our processes.
What you will have
<ul>
<li>A degree, or vocational equivalent with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a relevant role/industry</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal&nbsp;and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Proven ability to work autonomously, and prioritise workloads&nbsp;</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach and mindset</li>
<li>A strong desire to achieve professional qualifications</li>
</ul>
What you get in return&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pensions Scheme - Employer contribution 19.7%</li>
<li>annual leave increasing to 27 with 5 years' continuous service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>VDU eye care vouchers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Invaluable training and development opportunities </li>
<li>Hybrid Working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free and delicious onsite coffee from our bean-to-cup coffee machine!</li>
</ul>
This role will require a blended working approach, with a mix of remote working and office days. Your initial induction will be undertaken in the office, and the rest of your on-boarding will follow this blended approach. The mix will vary in line with the requirements of the organisation and workloads. This will require you to be self-sufficient and driven in order to achieve outcomes which are set on a weekly basis.
To find out more take a look at the Job Description, Person Specification and Progression Plan below.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Dan Hutchins, Procurement &amp; Contracts Manager, on 01892 554425 or <a href="mailto:dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil
Closing Time &amp; Date: Midday 06/07/2025&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Interview Date: Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed at regular intervals. This will be a 2 stage approach, with the first stage being a Teams interview and the second being a face-to-face interview at our offices if you are successful at stage 1.
We encourage early applications, as shortlisting and interviewing will commence immediately. The Council reserves the right to close the application window if a suitable candidate is identified prior to the advertised closing date.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Contracts Officer (Career Grade)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5444/Interview_Details.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5444/Intervie…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5445/Med_Question.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5445/Med_Ques…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5446/Right_to_Work_.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5446/Right_to…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5447/Map_SBC_Council_Offices.doc" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/5447/Map_SBC_…</a></li></ul>

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



WOULD YOU LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD A SERVICE WHILE DEVELOPING A REWARDING CAREER?
Then we have just the role for you!&nbsp;
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for a Contracts Officer to provide support to our partnership with Maidstone and Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Councils. You will be assisting with the development of a system to ensure oversight over all key contracts in the partnership, and promote corporate guidance on how to manage contracts.
You’ll also be assisting in the development and delivery of training for contract managers, ensuring that you stay up to date with best practice and can apply this to the continuous improvement of training materials and guidance documents.
The role will also be tasked with producing regular reports on contract management compliance, highlighting areas for concern and noting ‘Lessons Learned’ to aid in our aim of continuous improvement and development of our processes.
What you will have
<ul>
<li>A degree, or vocational equivalent with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a relevant role/industry</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal&nbsp;and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Proven ability to work autonomously, and prioritise workloads&nbsp;</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach and mindset</li>
<li>A strong desire to achieve professional qualifications</li>
</ul>
What you get in return&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pensions Scheme - Employer contribution 19.7%</li>
<li>annual leave increasing to 27 with 5 years' continuous service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>VDU eye care vouchers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Invaluable training and development opportunities </li>
<li>Hybrid Working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free and delicious onsite coffee from our bean-to-cup coffee machine!</li>
</ul>
This role will require a blended working approach, with a mix of remote working and office days. Your initial induction will be undertaken in the office, and the rest of your on-boarding will follow this blended approach. The mix will vary in line with the requirements of the organisation and workloads. This will require you to be self-sufficient and driven in order to achieve outcomes which are set on a weekly basis.
To find out more take a look at the Job Description, Person Specification and Progression Plan below.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Dan Hutchins, Procurement &amp; Contracts Manager, on 01892 554425 or <a href="mailto:dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil
Closing Time &amp; Date: Midday 06/07/2025&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Interview Date: Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed at regular intervals. This will be a 2 stage approach, with the first stage being a Teams interview and the second being a face-to-face interview at our offices if you are successful at stage 1.
We encourage early applications, as shortlisting and interviewing will commence immediately. The Council reserves the right to close the application window if a suitable candidate is identified prior to the advertised closing date.

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Procurement Manager(P00840) Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working) We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to lead the Council’s procurement service.This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage procurements for a wide variety of projects and services.Reporting to the Assistant Director (Law and Governance) you will be supported by a procurement officer and have a lead role in progressing procurements for key projects and services.You will provide professional procurement advice to senior officers and Members on all aspects of contracts and procurements. This is a hugely rewarding post, as you will lead the procurement service through its continued development by having an influential role in the development and evolution of the Council’s procurement strategy, processes and practices.This requires a strong background in public procurement focusing on achieving compliance and best value.You will need to draw from your technical knowledge and understanding to help the Council secure continuous improvement in the delivery of services to residents.You must be an excellent manager, capable of continuing and developing a high-performing service to ensure that Council departments are well supported in all procurements. You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, with experience and knowledge of public procurement within local government, local government decision-making and the ability and confidence to work strategically.Your contribution will help the Borough continue to be a vibrant, thriving place to live and work. About us:Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents.The post holder will have a key role in helping the Council to realise its ambitions by ensuring the Council procures works, goods and services in a modern, efficient, and effective way, for the benefit of residents in the Borough.You will join a forward-thinking Council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued.Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.About you:This is a key management position within the department and in addition to essential management skills we are looking for someone who can lead and inspire departments to achieve best practice and outcomes for procurements.We need a person with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, strong attention to detail, a solution-focussed approach and an ability to engage in a variety of departmental and corporate initiatives.You will have:<ul>
<li>A recognised qualification in procurement or relevant experience</li>
<li>Experience of public procurement and local government decision-making</li>
<li>Experience of managing staff, processes and compliance</li>
</ul>Benefits:We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and helping deliver an excellent procurement service, we want to hear from you.If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gavin Ramtohal, Assistant Director Legal and Governance, at <a href="mailto:g.ramtohal@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">g.ramtohal@welhat.gov.uk</a>Closing date for applications is 22 June 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 27 June 2025.Interviews will be held on 3 July 2025. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, procurement, services, contracts, regulations, community

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Procurement Manager (P00840)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2663/Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2663/Guidance…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2664/A4589_JD-PS_-_Contracts_and_Data_Officer.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2664/A4589_JD…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2665/25_1089_Release_vacancy_Data_and_contracts_officer_May_25.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2665/25_1089_…</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



We are seeking a highly competent and motivated individual to support the Council with their utility contract management, metering and billing/data management system. You will be required to liaise with utility suppliers and associated bodies to support the smooth running of the Council’s utility contracts and help to deal with day-to-day queries from sites regarding their bills, metering and supply issues. It will require the post holder to provide technical advice and support on energy and water to Council and partner stakeholders.&nbsp;
You will be part of a dynamic team that manage the Council’s utility portfolio and lead on the Council’s response to the Climate Emergency. This post will involve supporting the team leader (EEMS Utilities and Climate Officer) as well as liaising with the other project officers and business support admin. The role will involve working directly with stakeholders across the Council and partners and so a friendly and professional approach is required.
Core duties will include providing appropriate technical advice, assessment and management of data (use of Systemslink energy data management system), bill validation and query resolution. A good level of knowledge of utility contract, bill validation and payment as well as experience of using energy management/bill validation software would be required. The individual in post will be expected to be able to manage their time effectively. Attention to detail, with a through and meticulous approach to data management is essential.
Training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis to ensure the post holder is supported to thrive in this position. The post will be based at Magdalen House in Bootle with an element of home working, the frequency of which can be discussed with team managers.
Fixed term until 31st March 2028.
Provisional Interview Date - between 7th - 11th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Data and contracts officer

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamKingston Council owns and manages the housing stock in the Borough. The housing service is Regulated by the Regulator for Social Housing. This new role will join the senior team procuring and managing&nbsp; public contracts for the benefit of Kingston tenants &amp; leaseholders.&nbsp; aware that customers pay for these services as part of a service charge you will ensure we obtain Value for Money and that service charges are accurate for each block of flats managed by the Council.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis new role will manage the procurement and management of third party contracts for the provision of communal services such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, fleet management, and ensure that service charges are accurate for tenants as we set a fixed charge per block each year.&nbsp; This is a new role so we are looking for someone who has a knowledge of public procurement, management experience of third party contracts, knowledge of the legislation and administration of&nbsp; service charges for residential buildings, able to work as part of a team to ensure positive outcomes for the customer and the council.&nbsp;About you <ul><li>Experience of public procurement, experience of managing contracts, able to work on own initiative as part of a senior management team.Advanced spreadsheet skills and IT literate. You must be numerate&nbsp; </li><li>Knowledge of the Consumer Standards desirable </li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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