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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Project Support Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking an Enforcement Officer or Senior Enforcement Officer (Grade 6 or Grade 7 – depending on skills and experience) to join our Delivery and Enforcement Team.We are a well-staffed and high performing team that are responsible for investigating, monitoring and where appropriate taking action against alleged breaches of planning controls. Resolving issues through discussion and negotiation is also a key part of the role. You will spend much of your time out and about visiting sites but will also work from home or the office to assess and collate evidenceNorth Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, National Landscapes, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding and other sensitive environments. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result the role provides a great opportunity to develop your experience and skills. The position requires either experience of enforcement of legislation or working knowledge of Town and Country planning law preferably with some experience relevant to the role. Good communication skills and attention to detail are important.While this position is based in the Town Hall, Weston-Super-Mare we operate a hybrid working environment. Most of the team predominantly work from home however we encourage staff to come into the office as much as possible.A valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Tasks relating to the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control to include site inspections, negotiating, and monitoring in respect of unauthorised development and other breaches of planning control.</li><li>Tasks relating to proactive compliance and monitoring of planning permissions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of cases for enforcement or other legal action within appropriate timescales including statements in relation to appeal and court proceedings.</li><li>Manage effective relationships with applicants, agents, town and parish councils, council employees and the public.</li><li>Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers both verbally and in writing through the appropriate use of case or site notes and other records.</li><li>See the attached career grade structure for further information. </li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about development management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Vocational qualification or evidence of working to academic level 3 or 4 relevant to planning practice</li><li>Practical experience of working within a planning / enforcement or related environment.</li><li>Demonstrate a good understanding of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li><li>Valid driving license and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent</li><li>Eligibility for membership of RTPI</li><li>Customer service experience</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Chris Nolan, Delivery and Enforcement Service Manager at <a href="mailto:chris.nolan@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.nolan@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Thursday 19 February 2026.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer (Enforcement)

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleAre you committed to providing excellent customer service? Do you have a genuine interest in helping homeless people? If so an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Homeless Prevention Team for a Homeless Prevention Assistant. The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and support.The team is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and robust individual, ideally with experience of homelessness prevention or related work e.g., advice/welfare benefits, and a proven track record of providing excellent customer service.Key elements of this role include:<ul><li>Triaging all new homeless approaches.</li><li>Making initial enquiries to establish homelessness.</li><li>Updating records on the Council’s housing ICT system.</li><li>Recording accurate case notes.</li><li>Checking tenancy agreements and Section 21 notice validity (training can be provided)</li><li>Booking appointments for Homeless Prevention Officers.</li><li>Making referrals and signposting to other support services.</li><li>Giving general information and advice about housing options.</li></ul>About YouYou will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues, other departments, and statutory and voluntary agencies to provide an effective prevention focused service for homeless applicants, many of whom have multiple vulnerabilities and support needs.You must be able to work under pressure as the role can be very demanding. You will also need to have proficient IT skills in Microsoft office packages, with an ability to learn additional software as required by the service.Progression through the grades will be based on demonstrating a proactive attitude to work and achieving consistent excellent outcomes for our clients using your knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Our new system of agile working encourage flexibility. There will be a requirement to work from the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare, but there will also be an opportunity to work from home for some of the weekWork StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office.</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Local Government Pension.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How To ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Lynn Trigg – Homeless Prevention Manager, at <a href="mailto:lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBAPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Homeless Prevention Assistant

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:Business Services supportProvide a full range of support services to the PS Division, which will include the provision of a broad range of administrative functions as determined by the Divisional Support Hub Manager but which may include: • HR<ul><li>Absence management recording</li><li>Vetting administration and co-ordination</li><li>Appraisal, reward and recognition recording</li><li>Gift &amp; Hospitality register updating</li><li>Training administration</li><li>Maintaining up to date divisional organisational charts</li><li>Health &amp; Safety administrative support</li></ul>• ICT<ul><li>Change requests processing</li><li>Local information management using established Probation systems</li><li>Quantum point of contact</li></ul>• Procurement<ul><li>I-Proc (requests)</li></ul>• Other<ul><li>Assisting with the design, development and maintenance of computerised and manual records</li><li>To work closely with the local senior management team to ensure that consistent processes are used within the local Probation teams</li><li>Assisting with the production of core process maps which detail operational Probation processes as well as Corporate Support processes</li><li>Processing and recording documents in relation to goods and services</li><li>Administering room bookings, meetings and events</li><li>Responding to external and internal telephone enquiries and personal callers</li><li>Hire Car Booking administration</li><li>General Office Administration</li><li>Handling printing requests</li><li>Circulating Alert office notifications as required</li><li>To use keyboard skills to produce and present documentation effectively</li><li>To respond to correspondence and queries as required</li><li>To record, supply and retrieve accurate data from computerised systems and provide management information to strict deadlines</li><li>To organise and store efficiently paper based information</li><li>To deal with sensitive and confidential data in accordance with data protection requirements</li><li>To work closely with Shared Services to ensure appropriate protocols and procedures are followed</li></ul>Use communication effectively • Providing information, feedback and advice • Influencing and persuading • Participate in meetings where appropriate • Using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Enhance your own performance • Manage own resources and professional development The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13741?entityId=13741" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13741?entityId=13741</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Full Time Administrative Officer in the South West Regional Hub, Fixed Term / Loan up to 2 years (Ref: 13741)

Enforcement and Compliance Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>As part of the Scientific Analysis Group within the UKHO, the Geodesy team ensure that the UKHO’s navigational products are accurately positioned. The team provide geodetic expertise and support across the production flowline, from receipt of data to providing final checks before delivery. The team provides technical advice and support across MoD, other Government departments and the maritime community. The purpose of this role, in conjunction with the Geodesy, Remote Sensing and Tides Team Manager, Principal Technical Specialists and other aligned Technical Leads, is to deliver innovation, change and technical solutions to the team’s problems and emerging business requirements.Lead Geospatial Specialists are responsible for providing high level technical input and leadership; leading the team through change initiatives, finding and implementing technical solutions to problems experienced within the Team/Group, and ensuring the direction of the team is aligned to wider business direction and priorities.Hybrid workingThere will be opportunities to work in a hybrid way, depending on individual needs and the needs of the team – this will be agreed in discussion with the Team Manager. In order to undertake the role effectively, this is likely to mean being able to attend the office in Taunton 1 to 2 days a week as a minimum – or more often as required to support the team or project activity. <h4>Job description</h4>Geospatial data capture and modelling/ Geospatial data manipulation <ul><li>As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Geodetic and PNT (Position, Navigation &amp; Timing) data processing, databasing, and archiving, drive the continuous improvement of UKHO's geodetic procedures, with reference to relevant IHO standards.</li><li>Manage and coordinate the technical component of GNSS risk and impact on geodetic and PNT data collection.</li></ul>Geospatial data management <ul><li>Provide technical advice to Data Stewards with regards to geodetic data – including guidance on developing data strategy, supporting data management, and adapting to future industry needs. </li></ul>Geospatial data standards and quality <ul><li>Lead the design and oversee the processes which provide the analysis and processing of incoming complex geodetic datasets within agreed timeframes and schedules. The writing of verification reports and the promulgation of verified data to the other systems that require it. </li></ul>Geospatial software and systems <ul><li>Build/maintain relationships with equipment/software manufacturers and survey contractors in order to consult on the best formats, systems, and practices. Ensure use of geodetic data and technology aligns with current best available practice throughout UKHO systems and processes.</li><li>As PNT SME, keep up to date with emerging risks around weaknesses in GNSS and the impact on UKHO products and services, engaging with UKHO internal stakeholders.</li></ul>Capability Building <ul><li>Role model the behaviours and sharing of expertise expected of a Lead Specialist and provide ongoing technical mentoring for those developing along the technical pathway.</li><li>Advise on best practise for survey collection for Hydrographic Programmes, Defence Hydrographic Programmes and Royal Navy survey teams.</li><li>Deliver or advise on the delivery of specialist geodetic training for UKHO staff, at all levels and provide training to overseas organisations to support External Engagement objectives, when required.</li><li>Act as the UKHO representative as an influential member of multiple working groups, including those with influence on Government policy, for Geodesy &amp; Position, Navigation and Timing such as the Maritime Interference Group, Royal Institute of Navigation PNT Working Group and the UK PNT Office Community of Practice.</li><li>Build / maintain close working relationships with relevant external stakeholders and Government bodies such as DSIT, Ordnance Survey, Royal Institute of Navigation and the UK National PNT Office. Ensure the UKHO and the mariner is considered in future best practice.</li></ul>Geospatial Strategy and Architecture <ul><li>Lead or provide consultancy for technical projects/change initiatives relating to Geodesy and Position, Navigation &amp; Timing and adjacent activity. Advise on appropriate developing technologies to be embedded in UKHO. The postholder will be expected to bring new/novel perspectives based on their own research and engagement with Industry.</li><li>Provide expert advice to UKHO initiatives and projects to ensure that geodetic and PNT is handled adequately within them.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>This specialist technical leadership role demands a high level of technical expertise, currency and credibility. For the Geodesy and PNT domain, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate expertise with geodetic and PNT processing systems, and application of these systems to processing hydrographic data, along with sound technical knowledge of the team’s processes, the end products produced, including the ability to identify inaccuracies in GNSS data and more broadly identify risk in PNT systems. </li><li>You will be committed to identifying and delivering change activities which lead to team efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality products and services to the customer.</li><li>You will have demonstrable experience in communicating and influencing with a wide variety of audiences and they will need to help lead through change.</li><li>As a technical coach and mentor, you will need to be capable of developing colleagues, enabling them to broaden their technical knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £48,746, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £14,121 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued. We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more. See our attached Candidate Information Pack for more details. <h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.How to Apply:When you click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page, you will be required to attach your anonymised CV and give a supporting statement of 1000 words on the Experience criteria below. Timeline: <ul><li>Advert Closes for applications: 02/02/2026</li><li>Shortlisting: Week commencing: 09/02/2026</li><li>Interviews: Week commencing: 23/02/2026</li></ul>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. Sift/Shortlist Criteria:All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria - assessed by both your anonymised CV and personal statement.Experience:<ul><li>This specialist technical leadership role demands a high level of technical expertise, currency and credibility. For the Geodesy and PNT domain, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate expertise with geodetic and PNT processing systems, and application of these systems to processing hydrographic data, along with sound technical knowledge of the team’s processes, the end products produced, including the ability to identify inaccuracies in GNSS data and more broadly identify risk in PNT systems. </li><li>You will be committed to identifying and delivering change activities which lead to team efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality products and services to the customer.</li><li>You will have demonstrable experience in communicating and influencing with a wide variety of audiences and they will need to help lead through change.</li><li>As a technical coach and mentor, you will need to be capable of developing colleagues, enabling them to broaden their technical knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li></ul>Interview Criteria:You will be interviewed against the following criteria: Experience:-<ul><li>Technical knowledge and experience in relation to the role (partly assessed by a presentation)</li></ul>Civil Service Behaviours (SEO Level)<ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing (partly assessed by a presentation)</li></ul>See here for further information: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours#grade-7-and-grade-6-or-equivalent" target="_blank">Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours</a>Process: <ul><li>Single Stage Interview via MS TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information) </li><li>Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approximately 45 minutes. If selected for interview, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation as noted above. The title of the presentation will be provided in your Invitation to Interview.</li></ul>Onboarding Checks:SC – ReservedThis is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a> If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or view more details at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>

UK Hydrographic Office

Lead Geospatial Specialist - Geodesy and PNT

Senior Leader - National Delivery Assurance Service

Operational Delivery Centre – Team Leader

<h4>Job summary</h4>As part of the Westonbirt Tree Team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the health of the collection, ensuring compliance with national and international legislation. You’ll work with our propagator to support nursery operations and make sure that all material entering or leaving the arboretum nursery is free from pests and pathogens, upholding the highest standards of biosecurity aligned with our vision to be a world leader in trees through conservation, education, and participation.<h4>Job description</h4>Plant Health Compliance:<ul><li>Oversee and maintain Westonbirt’s Plant Healthy Certification Scheme accreditation and Plant Passport authorisation</li><li>Work with Propagator to ensure incoming and outgoing nursery material complies with national and international regulations and the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme requirements</li><li>Work with Curator to ensure the Integrated Pest Management strategy is kept up to date in compliance with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard</li><li>Maintain mandatory records and delivery/dispatch information as necessary on plant records database</li><li>Record use of biological controls</li><li>Work with Propagator to monitor for pest and disease within the nursery and record findings</li><li>Support Bedgebury National Pinetum in attaining Plant Healthy Certification Scheme accreditation for their nursery</li></ul>Plant Health and Biosecurity:<ul><li>Ensure biosecurity compliance among staff and visitors to nursery</li><li>Uphold and comply with nursery biosecurity measures and environmental obligations</li><li>Act as Westonbirt’s Tree Health Champion and point person for Westonbirt’s role within the International Plant Sentinel Network</li><li>Support Westonbirt’s Tree Conservation Manager in organising national and international fieldwork, particularly in relation to permits and phytosanitary certification</li><li>Represent the arboretum at plant health related meetings and conferences both internally and externally</li><li>Liaise with Forest Research on plant health matters</li><li>Facilitate plant health related research within the collection</li></ul>Propagation Support:<ul><li>Assist with watering (including some weekends as required)</li><li>Work with Propagator to process incoming seed as required</li><li>Assist with fieldwork activities as appropriate</li></ul>Training and Development:<ul><li>Maintain up-to-date information on plant pests and pathogens, and disseminate this within the wider team</li><li>Provide biosecurity support to wider team</li><li>Keep a register of Tree Team plant health responsibilities and maintain Tree Team training record</li><li>Actively develop your skills and knowledge through personal development and training</li></ul>Supervisory:<ul><li>Supervise and facilitate the work of the volunteer Phenology Group</li></ul>And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.<h4>Person specification</h4>Essential professional and technical experience<ul><li>organisational, communication and independent working skills</li><li>ability to manage own time and workload efficiently, prioritise and meet tight deadlines</li><li>strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>good botanical knowledge (particularly temperate trees)</li><li>knowledge of pest and disease threats to temperate tree species</li></ul>Desirable professional and technical experience<ul><li>practical fieldwork experience</li><li>experience working within botanical collections </li></ul>QualificationsEssential<ul><li>experience and/or a qualification in conservation, plant health, horticulture, arboriculture or another relevant discipline</li><li>relevant plant science, forestry or horticulture degree or diploma (or equivalent) </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,105, Forestry Commission contributes £8,721 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours.You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form. You will be assessed on your experience, technical skills and behaviours during your interview. The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles." target="_blank">Behaviours</a> being assessed at interview are – <ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. <h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2OTQmdmVyaWZ5PTM4ODA5ZGE3Y2Y4NDAxMTJiYTk5MmUyMDRkZTljZTkwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NDUxNjA1LWY3ZDM1YmJiYzE1ODc5OGE2MGNkMjMxMmViYjNkMWRjYWYwNGIyOTA=" target="_blank">Forestry England Job Description - Plant Health and Propagation Officer (PB6a) (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 136kB)

Forestry Commission

Plant Health and Propagation Officer

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Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Cleaner – Willow Wood Community Nursery &amp; Primary School
We are looking to appoint a hardworking and friendly cleaner to join our dedicated and committed site team.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous cleaning experience. It is essential the candidate is a good team member and can be flexible in their approach to their work but is also able to use their initiative and work on their own.
The role will include cleaning classrooms, offices, toilets etc. The site team are responsible for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. Please refer to the job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.
Hours are 3.00pm to 6.00pm, Mon – Fri 15 hours a week, 42 weeks per year. Holidays must be taken during school holidays.
Grade 3 SCP 3 £12.85/hour
The successful candidate will be subject to stringent vetting and enhanced DBS procedures.
We are committed to safe recruitment and ensuring the safety of our children, appointments would be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. We may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment processes.
At Willow Wood Community Nursery &amp; Primary School we challenge, promote and encourage the highest standards of safeguarding practice through review, audit and scrutiny to ensure better outcomes for the children in our care. Our school fully recognises the contribution it can make to safeguard and protect all children and support pupils. The school is committed to creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for children and young people, identifying where there are child welfare concerns and acting to address them, in partnership with families and other agencies. We aim to provide a safe, caring and happy environment for all members of the school community.
The closing date is Friday 30th January at 12:00pm and applications should be made online.
For further information regarding this role, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk." target="_blank">admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.

Cleaner

<h4>Job summary</h4>The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography with over 230 years of experience. Our maritime data solutions support safe, secure and thriving oceans. We fulfil the UK government’s Safety of Life at Sea obligations and are relied upon by defence users, government and global shipping. Working with partners across the globe, we source, process and provide access to data from seabed to surface. This data is shared with a wide range of users to help unlock a deeper understanding of the world’s oceans and make the best of the marine environment.Supporting safe navigation is at the heart of what we do. Through our ADMIRALTY portfolio, we provide a leading range of navigational products and services which are trusted by over 90% of large ships trading internationally today.The Chief Customer Officer will be a full member of the UKHO’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the UKHO’s wider strategic direction and leadership, helping to shape the digital future of the organisation. The role leads the customer-focused commercial strategy, including business development, customer experience and product strategy, satisfying our defence customer needs, whilst fulfilling our public task.This role will sustain a healthy level of commercial returns from our established merchant shipping market, whilst developing adjacent markets that build out from core ADMIRALTY navigation business. We will exploit the potential of our data assets and expertise as we evolve into a fully digital service provider and data-centric organisation.<h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>To bring commercial insight, experience and expertise to the UKHO Executive Leadership Team and contribute fully to the overall strategic management of the UKHO, especially in all areas of customer, market and ADMIRALTY business development.</li><li>To provide empowering and inspiring leadership, creating a culture of trust as a platform for promoting innovation, creativity and diversity of thought; and building, developing and motivating a high-performing team.</li><li>To deliver the UKHO’s sales revenue and gross margin targets, enhancing the UKHO’s ADMIRALTY digital products and services to ensure our trusted brand remains the choice of the world’s mariners, remains competitive, and continues to adapt to reflect the developing needs of a maritime sector that is undergoing a rapid digital transformation.</li><li>To be the lead ‘Customer Champion’ for the UKHO, ensuring that our customers are at the centre of everything we do, in a way that embeds a customer-focused culture throughout the organisation.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Essential experience criteria:<ul><li>Experienced customer leader, at a senior level, with a track-record of collaborative accomplishment in commercial functions, notably in sales, marketing, digital service delivery, and business development.</li><li>Experience of operating in a digital-first organisation, recognising the importance of building a customer-centric culture, working in multi-disciplinary teams, promoting an entrepreneurial growth mindset, and championing diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Experienced in delivering high-quality information products and services to meet and excite market needs, delivering new and existing revenue and profit streams through the application of digital products and services.</li><li>Experienced in driving and delivering sales and meeting challenging sales targets, both in terms of establishing new business and maximising existing market potential.</li></ul>Leadership behaviours<ul><li>A high-performing executive level team player, who works collaboratively and engenders co-operation, at all levels.</li><li>Change management experience within organisations that have undergone substantial digital transformation.</li><li>Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiating skills; able to build trust and credibility quickly across multiple stakeholder groups.</li><li>Experience of building dynamic multi- disciplinary teams to create new business capability at the intersection of customer insight, technology and commercial operations.</li><li>Building and leading teams, role modelling an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking with a questioning mindset.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Green Park is managing this competition on behalf of the MOD. To apply for this post, please submit the following on the below link no later than 23:59 Sunday 25th January 2026.<ul><li>A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years and include contact details for two referees.</li><li>A supporting statement of suitability (maximum 1000 words) that outlines your interest in this particular organisation and role, and your fit against the essential experience criteria set out in the person specification and role description.</li><li>A completed ‘Diversity monitoring and conflicts of interest’ form found via the PDF attached (Page 10). All information is anonymous and is not used as a part of your application.</li><li>If you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme, the Veteran’s Scheme, or the Redeployment Interview Scheme, please fill out the form via the PDF attached (Page 10). </li></ul>External candidates who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Green Park</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Law@green-park.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzODgmdmVyaWZ5PTNlZWI3NWQ1MTVhYzJmNDg3MTA5MmIyN2ZiZGJjOTE1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1ODU4OTAxLWUyMjI4NjQ0YmRkYzY5ZGFiOWZhYjcyOTEzM2ExODA0ZmIzNTc0NzM=" target="_blank">UKHO - Chief Customer Officer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 372kB)

Ministry of Defence

Chief Customer Officer - UK Hydrographic Office

About UsNorth Somerset Council, based in a beautiful location just south of Bristol, is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practising solicitor or Fellow Chartered Legal Executive to join our Property &amp; Contracts Team to provide high quality legal advice and undertake a wide range of work, including complex matters, for:<ul><li>Conveyancing and property related work.</li><li>S106 planning agreements, including deeds of variation and modification.</li><li>Services agreements including high value services.</li></ul>This is your opportunity to deal with wide ranging and interesting legal work and to make a positive difference to the Council and its residents and join a team of friendly and experienced lawyers.Please refer to the job description for a fuller explanation of requirements.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council we offer a hybrid working environment and this role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>0 - 1 day in the office per week.</li><li>Come into the office for meetings or focused work and for specific tasks e.g. completions.</li></ul>However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.About YouYou will have:<ul><li>Excellent working knowledge and practical experience of dealing with all types of complex property related matters, s106 planning agreements and services agreements.</li><li>Experience of drafting, negotiating, and completing legal documents and the ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client requirements.</li><li>The ability to work independently as well as part of a team, be enthusiastic and self-motivated.</li><li>Competent ICT skills with good keyboard skills.</li></ul>You will be a practicing solicitor of a Fellow Chartered Legal Executive.Please refer to the personal specification for further details of the essential and desirable criteria.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Local Government Pension.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days’ annual leave each year.</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How To ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Ann Rich, Solicitor and Team Leader on 01934 634934.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: 17 February 2026Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Senior Legal Adviser (P&C)

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Please apply online via:
<a href="https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/028be7e8-9d7c-4978-a983-d5b4b87714b7" target="_blank">https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/028be7e8-9d7c-4978-a983-d5b4b87714b7</a>
Alternatively, please email <a href="mailto:head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk</a> to arrange a visit or find out more.
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The Headteacher and Governors of Grange CNPS wish to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and experienced class teacher who has the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join their hardworking and passionate team. We welcome applications from more experienced Key Stage 2 teachers.&nbsp;
<h4>What skills and experience we're looking for:</h4>

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<li>Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values all children;</li>
<li>Has knowledge and understanding of what constitutes excellent provision and outcomes for pupils;</li>
<li>Has comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum;</li>
<li>Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour;</li>
<li>Is creative and enthusiastic;</li>
<li>Has good organisational and interpersonal skills;</li>
<li>Has flair, talent and initiative;</li>
<li>Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards;</li>
<li>Is able to work in close partnership with the whole Trust community.</li>
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What the school offers its staff:


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<li>The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides;</li>
<li>A supportive, dedicated team and a happy working environment;</li>
<li>The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway available working for Weaver Trust.</li>
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The role is fixed-term until end of school year in the first instance with potential to become permanent.
For more information please visit contact <a href="mailto:admin@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Weaver Trust

KS2 Class Teacher

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced administration and support officer to join our Heritage and Design Team. The Heritage and Design Team are responsible for all aspects of delivering significant heritage projects including the restoration of Birnbeck Pier. The wider team consist of specialists responsible for archaeology, built conservation, heritage records and urban design.The post holder will sit within the Heritage &amp; Design Team in the Healthy &amp; Sustainable Communities Directorate and will report to the Heritage &amp; DesignTeam Manager. They will also work closely with the other members of the Heritage &amp; Design Team and other officers from within North Somerset Council (NSC).In this role, you will carry out a range of activities to support the Birnbeck Project.Key Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administer purchase orders and payments</li><li>Maintain financial records</li><li>Produce the financial information required for grant claims and other project reporting, including producing monitoring reports</li><li>Provide administrative support to the Birnbeck Project Board and other governance structures</li><li>Provide general administrative support for the Heritage &amp; Design team. Prepare updates for elected Members, and contribute to the preparation of reports to NSC Executive and Full Council as required</li></ul>This role is central to the successful delivery of the Birnbeck restoration project. You will be at the heart of the project team and able to be involved in all aspects of the project. For more information on the project see <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/planning-building-control/heritage/news-projects/birnbeck-pier-project" target="_blank">Birnbeck Pier project | North Somerset Council</a>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about heritage and project management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Administration and finance experience</li><li>Confident in the use of spreadsheets and other financial or project management systems</li><li>Ability to present information clearly and confidently</li><li>Good team player</li><li>Ability to work without close supervision and recognise professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.</li><li>Experience of project support</li><li>Confident in the use of MS Office</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience in the Heritage sector</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Rachel Lewis, Heritage and Design Manager, at <a href="mailto:rachel.lewis@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.lewis@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 456465.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: week commencing Monday 09 February 2026.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Birnbeck Pier Programme Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.Our Admin Officers play a critical role, providing excellent administrative support and customer service to court users, judiciary and management. About usHM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our court users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. Your roleTo provide administrative support to the magistracy across South West region. This will encompass: <ul><li>Support to Advisory Recruitment Committees – including magistrates’ recruitment, facilitating on-line interviews via Teams and working with the on-line recruitment portal ‘Affinix’. The post holder will also process magistrate retirements/resignations etc, having need to use the Magistrates Rota and the Judicial HR portal. </li></ul><ul><li>Support to Justices’ Training Approvals, Authorisations &amp; Appraisal Committees – including dealing with the receipt of appraisals and applications and providing administrative support to the committees across South West region. </li></ul><ul><li>General Bench Support – comprising of sending out communications to the magistracy across South West region and dealing with responses appropriately. </li></ul><ul><li>Magistrates Rota – to provide support to the wider teams in managing the day to day running of the magistrate’s rota across South West region. </li></ul>Your skills and experience<ul><li>Friendly and approachable manner with excellent customer service skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to multitask, whilst working in a fast-paced environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Good written and verbal communication skills. </li></ul><ul><li>IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent organisational skills. </li></ul>For a full job description, please see the supporting document in the advert below before applying. Lead Criterion: Statement of Suitability. A sift based on the statement of suitability may be held if a large number of applications are received. Further details:The role can accommodate a hybrid approach, postholders will be subject to the current policy for hybrid working and required to work in the office for 60% of their time. Where people have reasonable adjustments, we will treat these in line with normal policies and procedures to consider what adjustments can be made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. We have 3 roles available: <ul><li>1 Fixed term contract – up to 12 months based at either Taunton Magistrates or Southampton Magistrates - This role is offered on a part-time basis only, requiring (27.75 hours) per week – which includes Monday and Thursday as full mandatory working days.</li></ul><ul><li>1 Fixed term contract – up to 12 months based at Southampton Magistrates – Please note for this role applications for part-time working would be considered, however due to the nature of the role the minimum days we could accept would be 3 days, which include a Monday and Friday as mandatory working days </li></ul><ul><li>1 Fixed term contract – up to 12 months based at Bournemouth Magistrates – Please note for this role applications for part-time working would be considered, however due to the nature of the role the minimum days we could accept would be 3 days, which include a Monday and Friday as mandatory working days </li></ul>Skilled Worker Visa This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules. From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place. If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.</a>Fixed term appointments (FTA) on promotion MoJ employees may apply for FTA opportunities in MoJ that are advertised at a higher grade than their current substantive grade. Where an employee accepts an FTA on promotion, this promotion will be temporary, and the employee will revert to their substantive grade upon return to their home business area, as per the loan policy for OGD loans. Before applying, employees must seek approval from their line managers to ensure they can be released for the duration of the FTA and can return to their substantive role at the end. If there is no role available at the end of the FTA, the employee will be subject to redeployment and potentially redundancy procedures. Loans/Detached DutyThe terms of the loan or detached duty will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant (candidate). This includes grade on return. Prior agreement to be released on a loan or detached duty basis should be obtained before commencing the application process. Occasional travel to other courts For this post, occasional travel across South West region will be required for cover when needed. Technical SkillsUsing your CV as a reference, please provide a summary of the key responsibilities from your previous experience that is most relevant to the Admin Officer position. Begin with your most recent experience and work backwards. For each position, include the job title, duration of employment, and a concise overview of your main duties. (Maximum 250 words). This section is intended to help us understand where and how you gained experience in: Customer service, administration, IT systems and applying attention to detail in your work Please avoid repeating content from your Statement of Suitability. That section should focus on what you can do, supported by specific examples. This question, by contrast, is about what you’ve done and the context in which your experience was gained.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Please see Job Description</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,582, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £7,411 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13390?entityId=13390" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13390?entityId=13390</a>

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All information and application form are available from the school website: <a href="http://www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk</a>



Deputy Headteacher
Required for September 2026
IRS Group 3, L6- L13&nbsp; &nbsp; NOR: 315 plus 20 FTE Nursery
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can support the Headteacher in leading the school to the next stage of its exciting journey.&nbsp;
We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who:
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St Joseph's is a thriving Catholic Community. We have:
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<li>a dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team who have high expectations of themselves and each other</li>
<li>The support of parents within a thriving parish community</li>
<li>governors who have the best interests of the children at heart and effectively support and challenge our school</li>
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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process. Prospective candidates are warmly welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school to make an appointment.
Closing Date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 4pm
Observations: Thursday 26th February &amp; Friday 27th February
Interviews: Monday 2nd March
Further details and CES application forms are available from <a href="http://www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk</a> and returnable to the Chair of Governors via school:
Mr T Montgomery, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School,&nbsp;Woodford Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2JS
or via e-mail: <a href="mailto:admin@stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
Telephone 01606 668790

Deputy Headteacher

Head of Marketing

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.Our Admin Officers play a critical role, providing excellent administrative support and customer service to court users, judiciary and management. About usHM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our court users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. Your roleWorking as part of a team, you will contribute to the overall operational, performance and service standard targets across your area of work. You will progress cases through the court/tribunal system and provide administrative support to functions within HMCTS. You will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, which could include members of the Judiciary and the legal profession.You will be adaptable, able to multi-task and effectively carry out a variety of duties, which will include:<ul><li>· Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings</li><li>· Creating and updating records on our in-house computer system and data input</li><li>· Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file.</li><li>· Checking and verifying documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures.</li><li>· Collecting and assembling information for returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports, etc </li><li>· Communicating with the Public, the Judiciary, other Court and Tribunal Users and Representatives of other Agencies and Organisations</li></ul>Your skills and experienceWith a friendly and approachable manner, you’ll have good written and verbal communication skills with a desire to deliver proactive and effective support to customers by phone and email. You’ll be skilled in organising your time, prioritising efficiently, able to multi-task and adapt to using various software packages. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and helping court users navigate the justice system.Please refer to the job descriptionattachment for more information.Please make sure that you include your current duties and responsibilities in your CV.Lead Criterion: Statement of Suitability. A sift based on the statement of suitability may be held if a large number of applications are received.Further details:These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. Applications for part-time working would be considered however due to the nature of the role the minimum hours would be 3 full days per weekSkilled Worker VisaThis role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.</a>Technical SkillsUsing your CV as a reference, please provide a summary of the key responsibilities from your previous experience that is most relevant to the Admin Officer position. Begin with your most recent experience and work backwards. For each position, include the job title, duration of employment, and a concise overview of your main duties. (Maximum 250 words). This section is intended to help us understand where and how you gained experience in: Customer service, administration, IT systems and applying attention to detail in your work Please avoid repeating content from your Statement of Suitability. That section should focus on what you can do, supported by specific examples. This question, by contrast, is about what you’ve done and the context in which your experience was gained.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Please see Job Description</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,582, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £7,411 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13286?entityId=13286" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13286?entityId=13286</a>

Admin Officer (Ref: 13286)

<h4>Job summary</h4>The UK Hydrographic Office is a leading centre for hydrography, providing marine geospatial data to inform maritime decisions. We work with a wide range of data suppliers and partners to support maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide.These Year in Industry Placements sit within Operations Division and will run from Summer 2026 through to Summer 2027 (12 months). These opportunities are specifically designed for students undertaking a relevant undergraduate degree with a Year in Industry placement option at the end of the second year. This is a pre-requisite for applying.These opportunities will enable you to gain “real-world” experience of using the skills and knowledge that you have been building (depending on your course of study). You will be directly contribute to the work that delivers products or services to our customers, whose safety at sea relies on the accuracy and timeliness of the information the UK Hydrographic Office provides.You will have the opportunity, in whichever team you are assigned to, to work alongside and learn from subject matter experts in fields such as geospatial data management, GIS, hydrography, cartography, oceanography and navigation. You will also experience the wider benefits of working in a modern, flexible and supportive working environment with great benefits, alongside colleagues who are passionate about what we deliver for our customers.Our teams across Operations work in different ways, depending on the ways of working of the team and customer needs. Some Teams, due to the nature of their work, require team members to attend the office in Taunton daily, whilst others can support a more hybrid work pattern. There will be introductory classroom training for these roles which will be onsite at our office in Taunton. This will be for a minimum of 2 weeks but could be up to 5 weeks depending on the team you are allocated to. After that, working in the office regularly is very much encouraged so that you can benefit from in person interactions with your team and colleagues across the wider business – ensuring you get the most out of your industry placement year. The expectation would be to attend the Taunton office 3 days out of 5. <h4>Job description</h4>The overarching purpose of the role is to support the acquisition and use of hydrographic information and subsequent processing into navigational products and services. As a Year in Industry Placement Student, you will be integral to our operational activity and contribute to meeting safety and production targets.If successful, you will join the UKHO as a cohort and receive a tailored package of training before joining a team, where you will continue to receive on the job training in our processes and GIS systems and bespoke software, enabling you to contribute to the production and maintenance of navigational and geospatial products and services.Following introductory training, you will be deployed into a team to work alongside colleagues of differing levels of experience, and you will be mentored on the job. GIS and other bespoke software and databases are used in all roles, so you will receive hands-on, practical experience.Day-to-day activities may include database management, using GIS based production systems to complete rules-based editing of UKHO geo-spatial products, data sourcing, data capture and distribution and quality checking. Other tasks may include managing and maintaining records/documentation, archival research and job preparation.<h4>Person specification</h4>Year in Industry placements are an excellent way of building your technical and “workplace” skills and experience. If you have a real interest in working with marine/geospatial information and delivering products and services for customers, whilst building practical experience of using GIS software packages and other bespoke systems, then this could be the right placement opportunity for you. If you are a team player, with great attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines, then we would love to hear from you. <h4>Qualifications</h4>Only candidates who are currently a student undertaking a relevant undergraduate degree with a Year in Industry Placement option at the end of the second year (ie. for year 3 of the degree programme) will be considered. Please can you confirm you meet this criteria.<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Attention to Detail (Test)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,109, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £8,143 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued. We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more. See our attached Candidate Pack for more details.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.How to Apply:Click Apply Now at the bottom of this page. You will asked to complete a Personal Statement covering the criteria below.Timeline:<ul><li>Advert Closes for applications: 18th January 2026</li><li>Shortlisting is likely to take place week commencing 26th January 2026</li><li>Assessment centres are likely to take place week commencing 9th February 2026</li></ul>Please note the above dates are subject to change.Sift/Shortlist Criteria: All applications are processed anonymously.These opportunities are specifically designed for students undertaking a relevant undergraduate degree with a Year in Industry Placement option at the end of the second year. This is a pre-requisite for applying. You will be short-listed against the following criteria:Experience:A Personal Statement of up to 750 words will be required and will be assessed against the following criteria:<ul><li>Please tell us about yourunderstanding/awareness of the uses of geospatial information and Geographic/Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)</li><li>Please give an example of a time you have delivered an outcome to a high level of accuracy – and how you achieved this.</li><li>Please provide an example of how you have worked as part of a team to achieve a successful outcome. We are interested in your contribution – please describe what you did and how you did it.</li></ul>We recommend that you provide your examples for each criteria in your statement under separate headings, for clarity. Assessment Centre Criteria:Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre, which will last approximately 2.5 hours. You will be assessed through tests and a group scenario against the following criteria:Civil Service Behaviours (Level 1):<ul><li>Working Together (Group Assessment Centre Exercise)</li><li>Making Effective Decisions (Test)</li><li>Delivering at Pace (Group Assessment Centre Exercise)</li></ul>Technical Skills:<ul><li>Good attention to detail (Test)</li></ul>See here for further information: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf" target="_blank">Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)</a>Process: <ul><li>Single Stage group Assessment centre via TEAMS. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)</li><li>Short listed candidates will be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre, which will last approximately 2.5 hours. You will be assessed using tests involving 2, 30 minute exercises followed by a 1 hour group scenario</li><li>The Assessment centres will involve a panel of no more than 4 people </li></ul>Onboarding Checks:In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Checked) Clearance, but you may be able to start your role before gaining this. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.SC – non reservedThis is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a> If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact <a href="mailto:recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.queries@ukho.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or view more details at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a> <h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU1NzcmdmVyaWZ5PTY0ZTU2ZDYzZTU3NWE2MDE1NjRlZTM2ZWE3MWNhZWVkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1OTQ1NTA4LWZmZTM3YTMxM2QwYjg5ZDgzYTgxYjY4ZjZiMTAwZTYzOTY0NjFhZjY=" target="_blank">Additional Pay Information Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 163kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU1NzgmdmVyaWZ5PWJiZmQ4YjE0YWZhN2FhYTRlNTExMGJjMzYyOWQxMGQ1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1OTQ1NTA4LWZmZTM3YTMxM2QwYjg5ZDgzYTgxYjY4ZjZiMTAwZTYzOTY0NjFhZjY=" target="_blank">UKHO Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 5713kB)

Year in Industry Placement (Geospatial Focus)

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced person to join our Youth Justice and Prevention Service in the Prevention Team.North Somerset Youth Justice and Prevention Service (YJPS) is a successful partnership between key partners including Police and VRP, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Probation, Health Integrated Care Board and Education partners.The Prevention team offer support to children and young people aged 10-18 who are at high risk of further offending and/or increased risk of involvement with the criminal justice system. Children may be referred into the prevention team from the Police, VRP, CSC, Education or from the multi-agency Daily Safety Briefing team.A key element of the role is the delivery of child first, trauma responsive interventions often on a 121 basis or in groups. Preventative Caseworkers engage with children to assess and plan their interventions to include opportunities to support children’s engagement in postpro social activities.Interventions are regularly held in schools or college or at their home or in a community settings including the YJPS premises. Based in Weston-Super-Mare with some home working opportunities, the role will involve travelling across the North Somerset Local Authority region with additional time in the office base and some home working.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independently case manage and deliver both 1:1 and group interventions to children and their families/carers.</li><li>Carry out assessment of children using the Prevention and Diversion Assessment and planning tools.</li></ul><ul><li>Promote children’s individual strengths and capacities and act as an advocate to promote their pro social identity.</li></ul><ul><li>Work collaboratively with a range of partners including schools/colleges, children’s services, health services, and the police, to engage with children and their families/carers to build trusting and supportive relationships.</li><li>Record case notes and outcomes using both YJPS case management system and other online systems.</li><li>Support additional activities across YJPS including engagement days, positive activities with children, groupwork, celebration events, the children’s YJPS coproduction group etc.</li><li>Support additional activities that may run outside of normal office hours.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>You have an approved professional qualification working with children and/or young people (e.g. social work, teaching, probation, youth and community work or health) to a degree level or equivalent.</li><li>You have experience of working with vulnerable children/ young people.</li><li>You have a thorough and up to date understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.</li><li>You have excellent written and verbal communication skills including skills to assess and address behaviours and need.</li><li>You are competent in the use of ICT and various software systems.</li><li>You are a reflective practitioner, confident working across agencies and as part of a team and have an innovative and enthusiastic approach.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Lucy Frampton Prevention Team Manager at <a href="mailto:lucy.frampton@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucy.frampton@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or call 07771 833173. Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Preventative Caseworker (Prevention Team)

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Asset Maintenance Officer to join our Parking Services team.In this role, the post holder will carry out inspections and assessments of moving traffic enforcement areas and car parks to ensure legal compliance and effective operation. This includes checking enforcement equipment, signage, road markings, and machines, identifying issues, and reporting findings to senior management. They will also maintain parking equipment, perform general cleaning and light grounds work, and carry out safety and legal checks in car parks.The role involves liaising with contractors to ensure work meets required standards, reporting any discrepancies, and undertaking patrols of Council car parks and on-street areas. Responsibilities include implementing parking suspensions and dispensations, ensuring bus lane infrastructure is in place, using video recording equipment, assisting at events, marshalling car parks, and enforcing parking restrictions and Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) offences across North Somerset. Temporary restrictions on the highway or in car parks may also be required.The post holder will work independently when lone working, as well as collaboratively within the team, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgement, and excellent communication skills, including when dealing with potentially confrontational situations. Effective planning and organisation are essential, along with an awareness of how decisions impact the wider service.The post holder will work closely with the Asset Maintenance Supervisor, who will allocate and distribute workloads when necessary, and report directly to the Lead Moving Traffic Enforcement Officer. Full uniform and training will be provided.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Inspections and assessments of moving traffic enforcement areas, equipment, signage, and road markings, identifying issues and reporting trends to senior management.</li><li>Carry out civil enforcement duties and traffic / event assistance as required</li><li>Liaise with contractors and partners to ensure all works are delivered to contractual and regulatory standards</li><li>Implementing and maintaining parking suspensions on the highway and in car parks</li><li>Communicate and collaborate effectively, engaging with the public, colleagues, and partner agencies, maintaining accurate records, and contributing positively to team objectives while applying sound judgement and planning skills.</li><li>Working alone, managing personal safety, maintaining communication with colleagues, and carrying out all duties effectively while working alone.</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>0-1 day in the office</li><li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about parking and moving traffic such as bus lanes, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Ability to use IT systems and equipment effectively to support operational and administrative tasks</li><li>Practical experience of working with the public and ability to communicate information clearly and confidently.</li><li>Hold a valid driving licence</li><li>Satisfactory DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Previous experience in traffic or civil enforcement or similar operational service</li><li>NVQ Level 2 in Parking Enforcement, or equivalent practical experience, with ability to achieve the qualification in technical skills within six months</li><li>Hold a relevant Streetworks qualification, or willingness to attain within six months</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Samuel Bond (Lead moving traffic enforcement officer, at <a href="mailto:Samuel.bond@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samuel.bond@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Asset Maintenance Officer (Moving Traffic and Bus Lanes)

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cat B - Driver (taxi licenced preferred but not essential) to join our Integrated Transport Solutions team, we are responsible for School Transport and public Demand Response Transport services.In this role, you will; under the direction of the Operations Lead Officer, undertake quality customer focused services that supports the work of the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) and other front-line services provided by North Somerset Council (NSC). These would typically include operating fleet vehicles within a prearranged, structured schedule to convey passengers, or public focused front-line services.We will require applicants to undertake training to become licenced taxi drivers. This would include a Taxi test with knowledge of the area, DBS enhanced certification, ability to pass a driver medical &amp; driving assessment. All training and costs provided.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>to ensure daily work instructions are acknowledged and both planning and preparations for operational deployment are undertaken.</li></ul><ul><li>to effectively deliver front line services to customers in accordance with a journey plan, timetable and/or a transportation manifest, in a timely manner with a customer focused professional approach.</li></ul><ul><li>to report issues or client experiences at each engagement in line with agreed protocols and instructions on the schedule/plan, reporting any incidents and communicating any variances in accordance with council policy.</li></ul><ul><li>to use the ICT equipment/systems, ticket machines provided to allow quality monitoring to be undertaken of the services provided.</li></ul><ul><li>have a good standard of general education required to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.</li></ul><ul><li>ability to take money or card payments</li></ul><ul><li>to position, collect and return council vehicles from multi point locations.</li></ul><ul><li>where appropriate, to support services in the upkeep and housekeeping and general maintenance of council assets, such as vehicles, public transport infrastructure and communal areas.</li></ul><ul><li>to undertake a daily vehicle, walk around check and report defects or damage</li></ul><ul><li>to report near miss or damage incurred in an accident</li></ul><ul><li>to maintain a current, valid driving licence (minimum of a Category B) and submit this routinely for review.</li></ul><ul><li>to maintain a valid taxi licence certificate in line with Integrated Transport Solutions</li></ul> operational requirements<ul><li>to maintain a valid enhanced DBS using the update service</li></ul>This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office and depot will be closing in 2026. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-Super-Mare or within North Somerset.Work StyleThis role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Mobile/Field Worker <ul><li>0 day in the office</li><li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about public services &amp; customer care who possess the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>clean driving licence</li><li>ability to hold or pass taxi licence requirements</li><li>customer focused</li><li>exceptional driving standards</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Taxi licence</li><li>Flexible working hours outside of normal working pattern</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Kris Peake, Principal Transport Officer (Operations Lead) via email: <a href="mailto:kris.peake@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">kris.peake@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Interview Date: week commencing 19 January 2026 Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Front Line Delivery Officer x 2

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking to recruit a passionate and experienced Adult Social Care Workerin the Recovery &amp; Social Care integrated Mental Health service with North SomersetYou will be working with adults of working age with severe and enduring mental illness providing a strengths based perspective within a multi disciplinary setting. You will undertaking duties under the Care Act 2014 including assessments and reviews, work closely with social workers in the team to carry out capacity assessments, best interest decision-making, safety assessments, and provide interventions to maximise independence and wellbeing for the people in our service. You will work closely with other professionals and agencies and ensure people using our service receive an excellent standard of social care alongside their mental health care. You will work within key legislative frameworks such as the Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act (2005). In this role, you will undertake a number of diverse specialist or technical activities for adults with care and support needs within organisational and legislative frameworks or assessments from other professionals. You will work closely with external partners and providers of social care reviewing care plans and care provision and responding accordingly to any Safeguarding concerns. Work is face paced but never boring, you will use skills that would be gained through formal qualifications and/or considerable relevant work experience. Roles at this level are expected to work unsupervised for much of the time, accessing and assessing information independently and can be undertaken by telephone, face to face in the community, office base or in service users home.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>To work within the community Mental Health Recovery and Social Care Reviewing team to provided support and intervention for people with severe and enduring mental illness within the remit of adult social care within the integrated team. To work as part of MDT around the person to promote mental wellbeing, reduce and mitigate risk and promote positive outcomes for service uses.</li><li>To work with service users and families/carers to provide advice and support, assess risk and care needs of service users under the Care Act 2014 and S117 MHA to develop a framework for care plans/programme of intervention to meet their needs. To provide support to service users and providers to help maintain packages of support and resolve issues when they arise to avoid breakdown in care.</li><li>To identify Safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately, contributing to both NHS and Local authority Safeguarding enquiries.</li><li>With support of senior’s and social workers carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision making.</li><li>To undertake a full range of social care and statutory tasks, provide social care knowledge within the integrated team.</li><li>To provide timely review in line with N-Somerset organisational procedures/polices, statutory duties and Avon &amp; Wiltshire Partnership.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at The Coast Resource Centre Worle. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Flexible Worker – Remove heading<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about Social Care and Mental Health, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Vocational qualification or experience to NVQ level 3 or 4 relevant to the service user group or equivalent.</li><li>Significant practical experience of working with in social care and Mental Health.</li><li>Sound assessment skills and ability to analyse eligible needs and think creatively to meet needs under the Care Act 2014 and S117 MHA.</li><li>Knowledge and skills to work in a Trauma informed approach.</li><li>Excellent communication and listening skills, to work confidently with service users, families and other professionals.</li><li>Ability to write clear and concise reports which are consistent and of a high quality.</li><li>Ability to think creatively and ability to prioritise a rapidly changing workload.</li><li>Ability to work without close supervision and recognize personal and professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the thresholds for service users and carers.</li><li>Ability to travel widely throughout North Somerset and out of area.</li><li>Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationIf you would like more information or an opportunity to learn more about the role, please contact Mel Williams, Recovery Integrated Team Manager Email: <a href="mailto:MelWilliams@nhs.net" target="_blank">MelWilliams@nhs.net</a> or Tel: 01934 523700Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Week commencing 9th Feb 2026Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Adult Social Care Worker Mental Health

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our South Adult Locality Team. This is well-established and supportive Adult Social Care Team based at Town Hall, Weston- super- Mare with hybrid working. The team covers Weston, Worle areas and surrounding villagesIn this role, you will; work within key legislative frameworks including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983, you will make defensible decisions in partnership with people with care and support needs, supporting them to take positive risks in order to promote and balance their independence, safety and wellbeing.As a Social Worker you will be undertaking Care Act Assessments, and co-producing care and support plans with individuals, identifying their strengths and assets to determine person-centred outcomes. You will undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and be involved in Best Interest Decision making. You will hold a manageable caseload and will have shared responsibility for coordinating safeguarding enquiries in a person-centred way.You will use your social work knowledge, skills and values to promote the rights and choices of people with care and support needs.You will work in close partnership with people with care and support needs, their families, carers and a range of multi-agency partners to achieve desired and eligible outcomes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, care and support planning in line with statutory guidance</li><li>Apply the Mental Capacity Act and contribute to Best Interest decisions</li></ul>Safeguarding Interventions<ul><li>Work collaboratively with health colleagues, providers, and other agencies to deliver coordinated responses to complex needs</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and statutory frameworks</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Select Workstyle Type which means you can expect to work in the following way:Flexible Worker <ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about [relevant field/area], and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England</li><li>Demonstrable experience in statutory adult social care, particularly within learning disability services</li><li>Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and Safeguarding legislation</li></ul>Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, defensible decisionsEffective partnership working with multi-disciplinary professionals, individuals, and families.Desirable Criteria:Previous Social Work PracticeAbility to prioritise tasks and be able to work under pressureWhat We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Martin Chacku, Team Manager, at <a href="mailto:martin.chacku@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.chacku@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07385 039 450Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: To be confirmed.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Social Worker

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to join our Homeless Prevention Team.The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and supportIn this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments with individuals and families who are either already homeless or who are threatened with homelessness for a variety of reasons including domestic abuse, financial struggles or those who have been served a notice requiring them to leave their private rented property. All decisions are made in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You will need to be able to problem solve and seek out innovative homeless prevention solutions according to each household’s unique circumstances.You will also be expected to work in partnership with key frontline partner services such as rough sleeper outreach, Registered Providers, Adults and Children’s social care teams, hospital services and other community based statutory and voluntary agencies as part of a multi-agency solutions focussed homelessness prevention serviceKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Hold and prioritise your own caseload of homeless households</li><li>Have an in-depth understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation</li><li>Develop a Personal Housing Plan according to the household’s circumstances</li><li>Carry out homelessness investigations and make formal decisions within legislative frameworks</li><li>Liaise and negotiate with landlords and excluders</li><li>Have a sound understanding of the possession proceedings process</li><li>Provide in depth advice regarding housing options</li><li>Represent the client at multi agency meetings including safeguarding</li><li>Recognise safeguarding concerns and make relevant referrals</li><li>Make referrals for emergency and temporary accommodation</li><li>Write legally sound homeless decision letters</li><li>Make referrals to other agencies to support clients and to prevent or relieve their homelessness</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Flexible Worker – Remove heading<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouYou must be a confident and resilient person, with excellent communications skills who is able to prioritise a busy and complex case load of homeless applicants. You should have a strong background of homelessness and other housing related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits and experience working in a multi-agency environment. You should also be able to use Microsoft Office packages and a bespoke inhouse system to enable you to keep clear and accurate client recordsWhat We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Lynn Trigg – Homeless Prevention Officer, at <a href="mailto:lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426150.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBAPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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