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Our Planning Enforcement team investigates all reports of alleged breaches of planning control which is a critical role within the Planning team and the wider Council.
As part of our wider planning department, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of planning experts who’ll be on hand to help you with any queries you may have in your investigations.
You’ll ensure the Enforcement service delivers excellent work and you’ll be a positive role model for the service and for your colleagues by inspiring trust through honesty and integrity.
You’ll be able to show initiative in solving problems with creative solutions and be comfortable mentoring and supporting colleagues.&nbsp;
As a committed team player, you’ll have excellent communication skills to interact with our customers and deliver a high-quality service.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
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<li>A Levels or equivalent level of education</li>
<li>Effective negotiation skills</li>
<li>Proven experience of investigative work in a planning environment or similar</li>
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For appointment to the higher end of the career grade:
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<li>Degree in Town Planning or relevant associate discipline</li>
<li>Significant experience of inspections and investigations into breaches of planning control and be able to demonstrate a track record of making appropriate recommendations and decisions on the course of action</li>
<li>Previous experience of mentoring junior colleagues</li>
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The vacant post will be of particular interest to someone currently working in Enforcement and looking for the next step in their career. There is an opportunity to mentor others and take on the more complex cases, supporting the Planning Enforcement Manager.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
Please contact Louise Francis, Planning Enforcement Manager, on 01732 227260 for an informal discussion about the role. 
For any agency enquiries, please contact Lucy Wraxall, HR Business Partner, on 01732 227383. &nbsp;
Please take a look at our <a href="https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20069126/planning_enforcement" target="_blank">Enforcement Plan</a> and <a href="https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20069129/current_local_plan/258/statement_of_community_involvement" target="_blank">Statement of Community Involvement</a> for more information about how we engage with our customers.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 30th July 2025 
Interviews: 7th August 2025

Planning Enforcement Officer (Career Grade)

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO1 - PO4 - £39,855 - £50,574Retention Bonus: £3,000 Golden Hello payment&nbsp;(subject to minimum retention period)Contract Type: Full-time PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 17/08/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC&nbsp; &nbsp;Reference: 1784About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;We offer a fantastic range of staff benefits, including an option to purchase additional annual leave, discounted gym memberships, savings from local shops and online retailers and season ticket and travelcard loans.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;Join Our Team at Waltham Forest Council's Trading Standards Service!Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for an excellent opportunity? We invite you to become a part of Waltham Forest Council's Trading Standards Service.Role Purpose: In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering specialist investigative support and advice for Regulatory Services, focusing on trading standards and consumer protection. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safeguard consumer rights.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/TSO%201784.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Investigative Support: Conduct thorough investigations into trading standards violations and consumer protection issues.</li><li>Expert Advice: Provide specialist advice to colleagues and stakeholders on trading standards legislation and enforcement.</li><li>Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and enforce compliance with trading standards regulations.</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with team members, colleagues from other regulatory services, and external stakeholders to resolve cases and complete project work.</li><li>Flexible Working: Be prepared to carry out duties at flexible times, including occasional evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices.</li><li>Professional Qualification: Hold an appropriate professional qualification in trading standards or a related field.</li><li>Skills: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.</li><li>Initiative and Pressure Handling: Show the ability to work independently and manage tasks under pressure.</li><li>Adaptability: Be adaptable and willing to work at flexible times, including evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work Environment: You will be expected to perform both office-based work and site visits as part of your investigative duties. Collaboration with team members and external stakeholders is essential to successfully fulfilling the role's responsibilities.Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Applicants must hold a professional Trading Standards Qualification such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate/Diploma (TSPC/D), or&nbsp;</li><li>Diploma in Consumer Affairs &amp; Trading Standards (DCATS), or&nbsp;</li><li>Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS)/Diploma in Consumer Affairs (DCA), or</li><li>Degree in Consumer Protection (i.e. BSc).&nbsp;</li><li>or passed the Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship or the Level 6 Apprenticeship&nbsp;</li></ul>Please see the Role Profile for full details.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sandra Bennett at <a href="mailto:Sandra.Bennett@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sandra.Bennett@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Trading Standards Enforcement Officers

Job Title: Duty Community Care Officer Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Join our dynamic, high performing &amp; friendly team at the forefront of Adult Social Care in Hertfordshire, where your passion and dedication can make a real difference through prevention, early intervention, and enablement.We are looking for a Duty Community Care Officer to join our busy Assessment Teams at Gateway South and West, in the Connected Lives Gateway Service.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Duty Community Care Officer, you will support the Team Managers with tasks related to people referred into the service.&nbsp; This will be ensuring good communication with people &amp; their families, their referrers and&nbsp; &nbsp;other partners involved with the person.You will follow up on planned interventions from staff after assessments and the cease of their involvement, such as progress chasing the delivery of specialist equipment and ensuring the equipment is installed and meeting their desired outcomes.You will hold strength-based conversations with adults or carers to understand their desired outcomes and explain how these can be met through the preventative and reablement pathway.This &nbsp;&nbsp;post includes &nbsp;a high proportion of &nbsp;telephone contact with adults and carers referred to the team, seeking consent and establishing their views and reasons for referrals, to help the triage of the Team Managers in &nbsp;planning proportionate responses, ensuring &nbsp;the safety and well-being of &nbsp;the adult or their carers based on reasons for our involvement, nature, risk and complexity of their needs or those of their carers.You will have knowledge of local resources, services and facilities and provide information, advice and signposting to prevent, delay or reduce care and support needs of adult or support needs of carers.You will resolve individuals' needs through a range of creative interventions and connect them with wider social networks and community resources to meet some of their desired outcomes immediately or organize personalized solutions by collaborating with various partners.Although you will be largely office based at Apsley, you may be asked to travel as part of the role to residents’ homes providing information, advice and support to prevent, reduce and delay their needs for care and support.Specialist training will be provided to assess functional abilities and utilise assisted technology and equipment-based solutions.This is a&nbsp;fast-paced team with clear solution focused short term involvements with a Reablement First focus.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Previous experience in a Social Care setting</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Strong telephone skills</li><li>A good standard of recording and ability to summarise findings</li></ul>We 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.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Boban Jose on <a href="mailto:boban.jose1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">boban.jose1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or 07458 049353 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 15 August 2025Benefits 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required 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.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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Duty Community Care Officer

Job Title: Supported Living Manager Starting Salary: £46,731 progressing to £51,802 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Letchworth and Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The people who live at Orchard House and Stevenage Group Homes Supported Living have full and varied lives but also need day to day support as they have learning, or other, disabilities. We support and empower up to 27 people across three sites, to live as independently as possible.We are currently looking to offer this opportunity to a person who has some managerial experience and wants to further their career.&nbsp; The manager oversees the operational management of these services and collaboratively better the lives of the people we support. As the service manager, you will be accountable for ensuring safe and effective delivery of the service and will be responsible for meeting required standards of staffing, in accordance with the Health &amp; Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage support for adults with learning disabilities whilst taking responsibility for all practice and ongoing support planning, ensuring all staff are aware of and meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission</li><li>Lead effective communication and liaison with Social Work Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT), Health Professionals, Housing Association, other service managers, and transition teams working with young adults.</li><li>Developing and empowering staff to support adults with learning disabilities of which, some will have other needs, such as physical disabilities and some with other complex needs.</li><li>You will monitor staff performance, provide support, recognise talent, and implement appropriate individual career and development plans.</li><li>Responsible for advising on and developing policies, procedures, and operational systems to reflect the aims and objectives of the service.</li><li>Responsible for personnel and employee relations, including grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures. Responsibility for the recruitment and induction of all staff in line with the General Social Work Council Code of Practice and Care Standards Act 2000.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>RQF (Formerly QCF) Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>Full driving license</li><li>Managerial experience in a social care setting</li><li>Experience of working within regulatory body frameworks ie CQC or PAMMS</li><li>Experience working with adults with disabilities</li><li>Experience with grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Experience with Recruitment</li></ul>We 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.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Rebecca Wells, Group Manager on 07812 324177&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 3 August 2025Benefits 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required 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.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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Supported Living Manager

We are looking for experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join our OT Team in Adult Social Care team at Medway Council. If you are passionate about promoting independence, building resilience, and helping individuals connect with their communities, activities, and opportunities that matter most to them, we would love to hear from you.Please note there is no closing date for this advert. Applications meeting the criteria will be offered interviews shortly after the completion of their applications. In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Occupational Therapist 

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We’re driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and development – delivering high-quality spaces for our residents, businesses, and staff and creating places that are built to last.
Our Commercial &amp; Property team is at the heart of this transformation. And now, we’re looking for a Projects Delivery Assistant to help keep our projects on track and make a real difference to our district.
If you're highly organised, a confident communicator, and excited about helping deliver projects that matter – we want to hear from you.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a Projects Delivery Assistant, you’ll support our busy Construction Project Managers with the day-to-day running of capital development projects – from tracking budgets and monitoring progress, to liaising with stakeholders and keeping key records up to date. You'll play a vital role in helping us deliver new homes, community buildings and improvements to the Council’s estate.
You’ll be based at our Council offices in Sevenoaks, with occasional travel to sites across the district – so no two days will be the same.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
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<li>Supporting the delivery of exciting regeneration and construction projects</li>
<li>Helping to manage budgets, raise purchase orders and process invoices</li>
<li>Keeping project records accurate, up-to-date and version-controlled</li>
<li>Liaising with contractors, consultants, colleagues and residents</li>
<li>Attending meetings, taking notes, and following up on actions</li>
<li>Assisting with procurement, contract management and public engagement</li>
<li>Responding to project enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders</li>
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
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<li>&nbsp;A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
<li>Recent experience in a project support or assistant role</li>
<li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>Good attention to detail, with confidence using Word and Excel</li>
<li>A flexible, team-focused approach with the ability to manage your own workload</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
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What’s in it for you
This is a real chance to shape the future of our places and spaces. You’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence, and play a key role in supporting the delivery the buildings and environments that matter most to our district.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People, an accreditation which highlights our passion in supporting people, developing talent and working collaboratively and innovatively.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Andrew Connors on +441732227018
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 13th August&nbsp;
Interview date:&nbsp;28th August

Project Delivery Assistant

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager Location:&nbsp;This residential site, located in Lewisham (South-East London) and benefits from great transport links, including convenient access to nearby train services. Kindly be aware that step free access may not be available at this service.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£35,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 09:00 - 17:00, you may need to work outside these hours, and this role may need to work bank holidays as per service requirements. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a warm, driven and enthusiastic individual to join our Lewisham team as Deputy Service Manager (DSM). This role offers an opportunity to support and grow a trauma-informed, inclusive service for people with mental health and complex needs. You’ll work within our Integrated Community Rehabilitation Service, supporting residents who’ve been discharged from acute mental health wards starting structured rehabilitation support for 9 months in the community. The service has two community rehab services which offer 24‑hour support ensuring compassionate, around‑the‑clock care. As a DSM, you’ll line manage around 8 staff per site and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to collaborate with probation, job centres, mental health teams and other community partners.&nbsp;
We’re looking for someone compassionate and experienced in mental health and complex needs someone who brings empathy, tailored support and real dedication to help each resident thrive. The role includes:
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<li>Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>
<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed</li>
<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management</li>
<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.&nbsp;</li>
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ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly within mental health and complex needs and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Further, we look for:
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<li>Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours and lead with empathy</li>
<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>
<li>Ideally previous experience in people management and development; Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, offer practical advice and support covering housing, mental health signposting, and more to staff and residents</li>
<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's with support and encouragement</li>
<li>Ability to show genuine empathy for residents and understand the challenges they face</li>
<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>
<li>You share our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency in your everyday work</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Pension Scheme including 3% employer contribution</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Grade 10- £57663- £61980pa Drive Strategic Value from IT Contracts and Commercial Partnerships We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded professional to lead the IT Commercials function at Havering. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that our IT contracts, procurement activities, and supplier relationships deliver maximum value, compliance, and performance. About the Role As IT Commercials Manager, you will be the lead officer for all IT contract and procurement matters, working closely with Corporate Procurement and senior stakeholders. You will oversee the development and implementation of commercial strategies, manage complex procurements, and ensure robust contract and supplier performance management. You will also be responsible for financial planning and control within the IT Service, supporting budget holders and ensuring that expenditure aligns with strategic priorities and delivers value for money. Key Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Lead the IT contracts and finance function, ensuring effective procurement, contract management, and financial oversight.</li> <li>Develop and implement procurement strategies and standards that align with legislation, council policies, and information governance requirements.</li> <li>Manage complex procurements and act as the escalation point for significant commercial issues.</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and lead interventions to address underperformance or compliance failures.</li> <li>Provide expert advice on financial planning, forecasting, and budget management across the IT Service.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure value and innovation throughout the contract lifecycle.</li> <li>Inspire and lead a team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who brings: <ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li> <li>Deep expertise in IT procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management.</li> <li>Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial planning.</li> <li>A track record of influencing policy and strategy and delivering commercial value in a complex organisation.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior levels.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th July 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

I.T Commercials Manager

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Grade 8- £47532-£51522pa&nbsp; Support Smarter Procurement and Contract Management in Havering We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional to join our IT Delivery team as an IT Commercials Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in procurement, contract management, and financial analysis who is ready to contribute to strategic decision-making and operational excellence. About the Role As IT Commercials Analyst, you will provide expert guidance to ICT staff on procurement policies, supplier selection, and contract management. You’ll support complex procurement activities, maintain the IT service catalogue, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and value for money. You’ll also play a key role in financial planning and reporting, helping budget holders manage expenditure and identify opportunities for savings. This role involves regular engagement with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of IT products and services. Key Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Advise ICT staff on procurement policies, standards, and methodologies.</li> <li>Lead and support complex procurement activities, including tender preparation and supplier evaluation.</li> <li>Maintain and review the IT service catalogue to ensure accuracy and relevance.</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance, reporting on KPIs and service levels.</li> <li>Manage licence renewals and relationships with key hardware and software suppliers.</li> <li>Support financial planning and reporting, identifying budget variances and opportunities for savings.</li> <li>Attend supplier review meetings and manage day-to-day communications with vendors.</li> <li>Contribute to policy development and risk management within the IT Commercials function.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who brings: <ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li> <li>Experience in procurement, contract management, and financial analysis within an IT environment.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.</li> </ul> Please viewJob Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th July 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

I.T Commercials Analyst

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Salary: £28 per hour and up to £50 per hour when an application is required after the shift finishes.Job Level:&nbsp;Level 4 Zone 2 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 10 hour shifts on Saturday or Sunday (Minimum 100 hours per year) Contract type:&nbsp;Fixed Term/Secondment for 3 years Closing date:&nbsp; Sunday 27 July 2025; 23:59 &nbsp;About CamdenCamden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.What You’ll Be DoingWe have an exciting opportunity for an AMHP, with at least two years’ experience, who would like to experience working at weekends/bank holiday undertaking Mental Health Act assessments that cannot wait until the next working day. You will be guaranteed one weekend day shift per month. Shifts are from 10am until 8pm with overtime paid if necessary.You will be supported by an experienced EDT worker who will triage the Mental Health Act assessments before allocating them to you. On the rare occasions that there are no assessments, the EDT worker may ask for assistance in dealing with Adult Social Care referrals such as No Entries or agreeing to extra care package support.For those who would like to consider EDT work as a career, this is the ideal opportunity to gain an insight into generic emergency social work.Camden is a busy borough undertaking a high volume of Mental Health Act assessments. There is further opportunity to carry out Mental Health Act assessments during weekday evenings at a fixed rate. There is no obligation to accept these referrals. They are carried out on an ad-hoc basis when the EDT worker is unable to get to them in good time.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.All About YouTo be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate is a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England who is an Approved Mental Health Professional, with sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act.You will have previous demonstrable experience of managing a varied caseload. An Approved Mental Health Professional applicant will have had experience working with other client groups or be able to demonstrate your potential and knowledge regarding those client groups outside of any current specialism. You will have role-appropriate knowledge of relevant legislation affecting out-of-hours social work practice including the Children Act, the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, the Human Rights Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act and any other relevant legislation and be able to work within legal and procedural requirements.You will be able to demonstrate flexibility, and can prioritise under pressure, work speedily, and find imaginative solutions. You will be a good communicator and be able to write clear concise and accurate reports.To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'.How To ApplyTo apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10304895/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10304895/file/documen…</a>What We OfferAt Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.Inclusion and DiversityWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a>Asking for AdjustmentsCamden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

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