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<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>As the Supervisor you will lead the team of trades people and sub-contractors in undertaking the required works to the highest possible standard, covering properties across various locations around the Tunbridge Wells area. As the Supervisor, you will motivate, coach and retain our tradespeople and ensure commitment, outstanding workmanship and performance in line with KPI's<h4>Salary:</h4><h4>Hours of Work:</h4>40<h4>Contract:</h4>12 months FTC<h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 month<h4>Who are we?</h4>TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town &amp; Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>Jeff Gale, Production Manager<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>• Liaise with all operatives in team and scheduler, deal with issues that arise. • Check and monitor Follow Ons. Approve/decline and ensure process is being followed. Any follow Ons to have materials, attendance and timeframe agreed and next appointment agreed with customer through the scheduler. • Review and monitor No Accesses and ensure process has been followed. Operatives should phone ahead. • Monitor operative diaries for start/finish times, productivity, ensure working hours are fulfilled. • Ensure operatives are using PDAs correctly - Photographs and audit notes are being added and that jobs are completed down in real time as and when done. • Monitor times spent at suppliers and feedback wasted time with schedulers. • Ensure that any materials required have been ordered, assist where necessary. • Review vehicle movements on RAMs/Telematics. • Issue any permits to work as necessary (hot work, ground penetration, electric tool use). • Report any and all accidents within 24hrs. • Ensure support is given to Customer Care team in dealing with complaints/disrepair. • Weekly full review of diary with scheduler and follow up on material orders. • Carry out a minimum of 2 WIP checks per week with operatives. • Carry out pre-inspections/surveys as needed. • Provide feedback from the weekly productivity report. • Ensure all 240v electrical tools are PAT tested and added to register - 110v 3 monthly, cordless battery chargers annually. • Carry out vehicle inspections with all operatives in team. • Carry out access equipment checks and added to register. • Ensure all operatives have the correct PPE available to them as designated by the company. • Ensure all operatives have the correct tools as issued and that condition is checked. • Minimum 10% post inspections on all completed work in the month. • Undertake Tool box Talks, ensuring attendee lists and discussion points are documented and saved accordingly. • Ensure Operatives daily, weekly, monthly tasks are being carried out. • Be initial point of contact for all operatives in your team and their spokesperson. • Deal with investigations if required for operative and complaint issues. • Complete all RTWs on day of return following sickness. Communication to be verbal, not texted. • Manage annual leave requests ensuring that only a minority are off at any one time. • Review and identification of training needs for operatives in team to include specialisms e.g. PASMA, TETRA etc. • Conduct monthly 1-2-1 with them and document key items. Check they are ok and have healthy conversations about mental health.. • Manage HR issues through to conclusion. • Provide cover for other supervisors when on annual. • Authorisation of operative expenses. • Build relationships with the schedulers and guide/feedback from the operatives. • Work to understand/develop correct van stock to increase FTF. • Champion Safeguarding as we can support customers by raising concerns to TCH. • Disrepair jobs – follow Do’s and Don’ts. • Compliments and complaints to be fed back immediately to operatives.<h4>General</h4><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>• Excellent communication skills - Essential • Excellent leadership skills - Essential • Excellent dispute resolution skills - Essential • Experience of supervising teams - Essential • Good understanding of building maintenance - Essential • IT Literate - Essential• Social Housing experience - Desirable • City and Guilds to appropriate level - Desirable • Experience of PDA's use - Desirable • 'Can do' attitude - Desirable • Proactive - Desirable • Professional approach with high standards - Desirable<h4>Behaviours</h4><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>24 days annual leave plus bank holidays &amp; your birthday off (33 days total).</li><li>Pay review every year.</li><li>26 weeks full pay maternity leave.</li><li>8 weeks full pay paternity leave.</li><li>Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.</li><li>Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions.</li><li>Life Insurance.</li><li>24/7 Digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face to face sessions)</li><li>Free eye test voucher annually and contribution towards glasses.</li><li>Free annual flu jab.</li><li>Two volunteer days per year.</li><li>Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events.</li><li>Career development and vocational training opportunities.</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Friday, 21 November 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/lSgKwxdP" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Town and Country Housing

Repairs Supervisor – FTC 12 months

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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An exciting Project Management opportunity has come up in the Council’s Corporate Programmes team, which is the Council’s resource for delivering major projects and programmes. The Council has an ambitious programme of house building to ensure a pipeline of quality, new affordable homes for our residents. Like many local authorities, we’ve lost a significant number of our council homes through Right to Buy disposals and there is an increasing demand for additional affordable homes. We know housing is a top concern for our residents, and that we need to facilitate the continued delivery of housing.
We are the largest single provider of social housing in the Borough, providing homes to nearly 1 in 10 residents of our Borough. Our housing service is the largest social business run by the Council with an annual turnover in excess of £30 million. More importantly, we provide homes for some of the most vulnerable members of our local community.
We are looking for a Project Manager to help us deliver a number of exciting affordable housing schemes. &nbsp;
You will have extensive experience within the housing sector, delivering high-quality new homes, taking schemes from inception to completion. You will be a proactive, resilient and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and a track record of successfully leading teams to deliver housing schemes on time and to budget.
What’s in it for you?
We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary; flexible working arrangements; an essential car user allowance; private medical insurance, currently free staff parking, Hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, payment of one professional membership per annum, mileage allowance and training and development opportunities where required.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.&nbsp;
In this role you would:
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<li>Directly project manage multiple housing-led Projects and initiatives of the Council from inception to completion, using a structured Project Management methodology</li>
<li>Be responsible for identifying, appraising, and progressing potential development opportunities on council-owned and speculative opportunities that can deliver new affordable housing, to be owned and managed by the Council.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council to develop project business cases for consideration by Corporate Leadership Team and the Council’s political leadership, outlining the development opportunities for sites within the portfolio and delivery options.</li>
<li>Lead the selection, appointment, briefing and management of external consultants and contractors who will work with the Council to deliver projects, working closely with colleagues in the Council’s housing, legal, procurement and finance teams</li>
<li>Be responsible for the effective financial control of each project against agreed budgets, managing each project against its approved business plan.</li>
<li>Commission and scrutinise viability appraisals and cost estimates completed by appointed consultant teams, acting as “intelligent client”, and explain the results to others.</li>
<li>Ensure new homes comply with the Council’s design criteria, building regulations, and any other relevant quality standards and monitor contractors and consultants to ensure these standards are met.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on project related issues in a timely manner and where approval is required at a higher level, provide supporting briefings, options and expert advice, to permit efficient and effective decision making.</li>
<li>Complete relevant governance documents as required, including monthly highlight reports using the Council’s reporting system and reports for Procurement Board.</li>
<li>Ensure that the risks associated with both individual projects and the programme are identified at an early stage alongside strategies and actions to mitigate such risks; acting proactively to deal with risks as they are identified</li>
<li>Attend and represent the Council at public meetings as appropriate.</li>
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To succeed in this role you will be able to demonstrate:
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<li>You have worked within a Local Authority or Housing Association setting or have a private sector background where you have been involved in the delivery of housing, including affordable.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people</li>
<li>Outstanding communication and organisational skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently or as part of a high-performing team</li>
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<li>Degree or equivalent technical qualification at a higher level</li>
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Job Description:&nbsp;Attached
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Rachel Harper, Programme Manager via email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rachel.harper@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.harper@guildford.gov.uk</a>

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Project Manager (Housing Development) – 12 month fixed-term contract
£52,254 plus £7k Market Supplement and Essential Car User Allowance 
Full or Part-time
South East London (Hybrid Working)
Hexagon is an innovative and responsive housing association working in partnership with a range of local authorities to meet housing needs across Southeast London. With a turnover of £40m, 120 staff and over 4,000 homes, Hexagon is continually improving the quality and range of our affordable homes and services.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As an organisation we are concerned with people, their homes, and communities. We make good quality, affordable housing, and services available to people in the local areas we serve, and work to extend opportunities and improve the neighbourhoods they live in.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Are you interested in making a difference to the lives of people in South East London? We are completing delivery of circa 200 new homes over the next two years, largely funded by the GLA Affordable Homes Programme (2016-21)
Approximately 60% of the programme is shared ownership and the rest is for London affordable rent and social rent We have a small number of outright sale homes too.
Our Development team is responsible for delivering our on-site programme from start on site through to end of defects. You will manage the successful delivery of your schemes through effective management of your project teams and programme. You will be responsible for ensuring schemes are delivered on time, on budget, to a high standard and will provide excellent customer service.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with relevant experience gained in residential development or a construction related field.&nbsp; You must have excellent communication, numeracy, organisational and IT skills (including experience of using financial appraisal/cashflow tools).
This role presents a brilliant opportunity to further your career with a dynamic Great Place to Work accredited company with IIP Gold,&nbsp;that is committed to employee engagement, values its staff and provides a work environment that is built on flexibility, empowerment, and a commitment to support you to be the best that you possibly can. If you want to work with a fantastic team and feel proud of the contribution that you make each day, then we very much want to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will offer you training and supervision to help you achieve your full potential, and an excellent package including private medical insurance, pension scheme with 3 x salary life assurance, flexible hybrid working (minimum expectation is 2 days per week office based), and 26 days annual leave rising one day per year to 31 days.&nbsp;
This role is available for 35 hours per week.&nbsp; Applications from those wishing to work part-time will also be considered.
For further details and to apply, please click on the apply link above.&nbsp; No agencies&nbsp;
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 12th November 2025
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th November 2025&nbsp;
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and making Hexagon an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and feel valued for their contribution.&nbsp;
Accessibility and Adjustments&nbsp;
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure inclusivity. If you have any specific requirements, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@hexagon.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@hexagon.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamThis role will sit within the Corporate Transformation and PMO team, which is the engine room responsible for driving the Change &amp; Transformation Programme across the organisation. Kingston has developed a very ambitious transformation agenda, which includes a number of large strategic programmes that will transform the way services are delivered, empowering staff and improving outcomes for residents.&nbsp;As a team we are dynamic, innovative and supportive. We like to test and pilot new ways of working and digital tools to help support project and programme delivery. The team has a dynamic skill set consisting of delivery, change and PMO expertise and we work together to support and learn from each other. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and working with multiple stakeholders then this is a very exciting time to join the team!About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the role Following a recent corporate peer challenge review by the LGA, there is a need to mobilise a new programme to respond to the peer challenge review’s actions and recommendations - focusing on transforming our enabling services to ensure all internal processes and practices are streamlined and that as organisation, we empower staff to self serve where possible. It is vital that as an organisation we are efficient and enable our workforce to work effectively.&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager who can bring teams together, work in collaboration, facilitate change and work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to deliver at pace. This is a new programme of work so there will be opportunities to help influence and shape the deliverables and outcomes we want to achieve. You will need to work with multiple senior stakeholders and have strategic oversight/ management of multiple workstreams. This Programme will report into our existing transformation governance and the PMO team will be able to support reporting and assurance capabilities.&nbsp;Our Transformation Programme has great support from our senior leadership team and the team already has numerous Programme Managers in place. We are looking for another innovative and creative leader to join the team to deliver a fundamental programme of work. So if you are proactive and passionate about transforming ways of working and delivering better outcomes then we would love to hear from you!&nbsp;In this role you will:<ul><li>Define and deliver the new programme - ‘Transforming enabling services’ by working with stakeholders to develop a programme plan, key milestones and identify/ track benefits in line with the programme's objectives.</li><li>Work collaboratively with services across the organisation, including Heads of service, Directors, SRO’s and business partners to deliver at pace. Taking an action oriented approach to delivery</li><li>Line manage a small Project delivery team and matrix management of other staff connected to the programme including senior stakeholder management</li><li>Be responsible for the Programme reporting at several different governance forums&nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with the SRO to define and deliver the Programme vision, key deliverables and working collaboratively with all workstream leads to drive delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with other Programme Managers and Directors to ensure synergies and dependencies are identified and management - avoiding duplication of effort&nbsp;</li><li>Provide strategic management capacity working as part of the Transformation Management Team</li></ul>About you<ul><li>Have a track record of managing complex change projects and programmes in a public sector setting</li><li>Need to have strong leadership skills and be able to manage effective relationships across the organisation in a complex stakeholder environment&nbsp;</li><li>Be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, at all levels of the organisation</li><li>Have a collaborative approach to delivering change</li><li>Have a strong coaching and mentoring mentality to help the Programme team to thrive whilst enabling and upskilling others</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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</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>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Transformation Programme Manager

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Do you have an interest in retrofit and are excited about improving the quality of social housing?
Do you want to be part of a team delivering an ambitious retrofit programme and take responsibility for project delivery?
Are you looking for a role that will actively invest in your professional development?
You should have experience in project management, construction and retrofit and be interested in applying your technical expertise in buildings and energy efficiency to improve the quality of council-owned homes across the Borough.
This is the perfect opportunity to apply your skills in retrofit and decarbonisation and improve the quality of social homes within an experienced Planned Works team. Waverley Borough Council are currently delivering Wave 2.2 of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and have made an ambitious bid application for Wave 3 of the grant funding scheme. You would be responsible for delivering this domestic retrofit programme with the support of the wider team.
This is a hybrid role – mixture of home and office working.
Salary range: £41,267 - £44,387 (pending pay review).
Contract type: 3 year Fixed Term contract.
This post is a full-time role at 37 hours per week. However, all applications will be considered.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Katie Reilly, Energy Efficiency Project Lead on 01483 523544.
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications: 09:00am on Friday 7th November 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 10th November 2025.
Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.

Retrofit Project Officer

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and Team You will be part of the Culture and Heritage team within the Council working within the Library Service, working on an exciting programme making the borough a destination place for culture and heritage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kingston Library Service is continually transforming.&nbsp; We have updated our frontline services and are now changing the way we engage with Kingston residents, communities and partners.&nbsp; We are actively looking to help engage, enable and empower our communities, working collaboratively with partners.&nbsp; Part of this work is the development of the Community Hubs initiative which you will play an active part in. It has been acknowledged that culture is critical to health and wellbeing, the local economy and regeneration projects.We have an extensive activities programme for all ages, which you will play a critical role in designing, supporting and running.&nbsp; You may also need to lead on activities such as Rhyme times, class visits etc&nbsp;We are always looking at new ways of working, new technologies to help support our customers and give an efficient service.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities.&nbsp; To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;The role reports directly to the Outreach and Engagement Manager - Libraries<ul><li>Kingston Library is a vibrant hub with many community activities, the successful candidate will develop and build upon what is happening already</li><li>There are weekly Rhyme Time sessions for the under 5s which are run by library staff</li><li>A monthly dementia choir, Reading and book groups, craft and knitting groups, monthly repair cafe, and a collection of board games for everyone to use</li><li>The successful candidate will be experienced in working with community groups and running activities and events for all ages</li><li>You also have experience and skills in team leadership and will be working in partnership with colleagues across the library and wider council</li></ul>About You&nbsp;Qualities / Skills<ul><li>Demonstrate Agility and Adaptability in mindset and ways of working</li><li>Demonstrate innovation and creativity</li><li>Actively engage in positive cross organisational communication</li><li>Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to your own personal development to meet the changing demands of the role.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and use your initiative&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Good Organisational skills</li></ul>Essential Experience<ul><li>Excellent Customer Care skills and Communication skills</li><li>1 year experience of either working in a library setting or experience in working in a customer facing role e.g. retail</li><li>Team leadership</li><li>Working with communities and community organisations to create activities and events</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Managing a building and dealing with health &amp; Safety</li></ul>Minimum / Essential requirements<ul><li>Ability to understand, communicate and interact confidently with customers, Colleagues and stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge, experience of using IT equipment and software&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations being the main point of contact</li><li>Ability to carry and shelf stock at high and low levels and to move furniture when necessary</li><li>Community engagement experience, delivering community events &amp; activities for the residents.</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Able to deliver group activities for young and older residents</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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</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>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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