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Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter Location: Countywide Salary Range: £28,265 per annum (Trainee) rising to £37,675 per annum (Competent) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want a job you love, whilst saving lives? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on a wide number of safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.All applicants must:<ul><li>Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page </li><li>Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course</li><li>Hold a full &amp; valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have the right to work in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)</li><li>Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details</li></ul>We have strong values and RISE to the challenge of improving Residents lives, working with Integrity, acting Sustainably and championing Equality and fairness. We aim to recruit a workforce which represents the communities we serve by giving equal opportunities to all.Appointments will always be made on the merit of the application and performance in the selection process - however, we are particularly encouraging applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.Details of the selection stages and full information about the recruitment process are displayed on our website Wholetime firefighter jobs | Hertfordshire County CouncilWe would also encourage people who are interested to follow Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service on our social media channels for regular updates. Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hfrs" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/hfrs</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hertsfire" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/hertsfire</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire</a>?If you are successful as part of your development, you will complete either a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Service Operations in the Community.Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community - SFJ AwardsPlease note you can apply at any time throughout the year; however, shortlisting will be completed based on the selection assessment dates given below.<ul><li>Stage 1 Physical Stage: dates from 29th April to 10th May</li><li>Interview: w/c 2nd June</li><li>Medical : dates through July 2025</li><li>Start date - September 2025</li></ul>Note: To ensure your application is considered for the next round of selection testing, please submit it by March 31, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be considered for future tests.If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Excellent career development and training opportunities</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, entertainment and leisure, along with cashback with our Vivup employee scheme</li><li>Support groups and wellbeing schemes</li></ul>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You will also be required to upload your driving licence, passport and English and maths qualifications. Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click HereAs part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.Hertfordshire County Council has reviewed its pay structure and terms and conditions, as part of its commitment to continuing to be an employer of choice, in which we are currently in a period of transition. You an read more about this on our website.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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<h1>Principal Major Developments Officer (RP0144)</h1>Fixed-Term Contract 12 Months37 per week (hybrid working)Starting salary £50,696pa with potential progression to £53,953pa on achieving designated skills and experience<h2>Deliver major developments.</h2>We’re offering an exciting one-year fixed-term opportunity for a skilled and motivated planning professional to take on a pivotal role in our Development Management team. As Principal Major Developments Officer, you will lead on the borough’s most significant planning proposals, helping to deliver housing, infrastructure, and regeneration that benefits our communities.With a strong pipeline of strategic and complex applications, this role offers the chance to take ownership of major schemes and make a real impact during a key period for growth in Welwyn Hatfield.<h2>About the role:</h2>In this senior role, you will lead a caseload of major and strategic planning applications and pre-application enquiries. You will act as the lead officer for significant development sites, including those subject to Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), and provide expert advice to Members, senior officers, applicants, and the public on complex planning issues. You’ll be responsible for negotiating high-quality outcomes that deliver real community value, as well as representing the Council at Planning Committee meetings, appeal hearings, and public inquiries. The role also includes contributing to wider service improvements and supporting the development of junior colleagues through mentoring.<h2>About you:</h2>You will hold a relevant degree with substantial experience in handling complex planning applications in either local government or private consultancy. You’ll have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be confident working with applicants, elected Members, and the public. Your strengths will include strong project management, negotiation, and analytical skills, underpinned by a sound understanding of planning policy, legislation, and procedures. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to lead on high-profile projects and deliver positive outcomes for the borough.<h2>About us:</h2>Welwyn Hatfield is home to the towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, as well as a significant rural area and areas of Green Belt. Our planning challenges range from brownfield regeneration to large-scale urban extensions and heritage-sensitive sites. We’re a forward-looking authority with a commitment to sustainable development, customer service, and delivering great places. Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for.<h2>What we offer:</h2><ul>
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
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</ul><h2>Contact and Application Details:</h2>If you're ready to lead on the borough’s most significant planning schemes and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Carl Griffiths, Development Management Service Manager Tel: 01707 352532/<a href="mailto:c.griffiths@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">c.griffiths@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date: 25 August 2025Remote assessment date: 2 September 2025Interview date: 9 and 10 September 2025

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Principal Major Development Officer (RP0144)

Job Title: Business &amp; Development Project Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,460 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Social Care Housing and Infrastructure Team develops, manages and supports a number of major programmes designed to deliver the right supported accommodation for Hertfordshire’s citizens.Hertfordshire has adopted a 10 year supported accommodation strategy which aims to deliver a substantial amount of new supported accommodation, including at least 2000 units of housing for older people and younger adults with disabilities. The core discipline of this work is housing&nbsp;development delivery using project and programme management, with experience in&nbsp;construction. A new Hertfordshire wide supported housing governance structure is in place to&nbsp;ensure that Hertfordshire’s partners and citizens are fully involved in scheme design and&nbsp;delivery.<h4>About the role</h4>The role offers the exciting opportunity to ensure the timely delivery of Hertfordshire’s accommodation strategy through the effective design, financing, planning and construction of supported housing schemes within Hertfordshire.This role will appeal to you if you thrive in complex and demanding environments, where proactive stakeholder management is critical, and you have a proven ability to confidently,&nbsp;clearly and effectively communicate and deliver housing development within a change&nbsp;environment. You will have a strong track record of managing complex housing projects and be able to&nbsp;demonstrate success in negotiating and influencing with colleagues, clients and partners to&nbsp;achieve the right result through collaborative working. <ul><li>Use best practice programme and project management methodologies to ensure delivery of multiple, concurrent projects, including capital projects ranging from small (under £1 Million) to substantial (over £50 Million).</li><li>Work with programme sponsors to define the scope, business justification, resources, required outcomes, success criteria and governance framework for each programme under the 10 Year Accommodation Strategy, including the Extra Care Accommodation Strategy, the Supported Living Delivery Programme and the Nursing Strategy</li><li>Secure capital to support the programme from range of sources, including by bidding for HCC capital and attracting investment from housing providers, social investment organisations, NHS England and private investment bodies.</li><li>Provide line management and strategic direction for project managers to enable effective management of benefits, resources, issues and risks across the programme.</li><li>Ensure projects deliver to agreed quality standards, timescales and budgets and programmes deliver benefits against agreed benefits maps.</li><li>Lead Hertfordshire Adults Care Service’s work at 3-4 District Supported Accommodation Boards, developing effective relationships within HCC and with other relevant organisations.</li><li>Build and manage an effective team within cross-organisational project teams. Influencing internal partners, district councils, local and regional partners in delivery of supported housing across the county and the aims of the relevant strategies</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of project management methodologies within a housing development/capital construction project setting</li><li>Experience of leading housing/construction scheme design work and presenting results to a wide range of audiences</li><li>Knowledge of local government and housing/infrastructure</li><li>Excellent written and verbal skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A professional qualification in a related field</li><li>Support team members and motivate colleagues to drive forward improvement in the team. Ability to monitor and motivate team colleagues</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Programme and Project, level PRO12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Project &amp; programmeTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:sarah.newman@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.newman@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 8th, 9th &amp; 11th September 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Business & Development Project Manager

<h4>Advert Information</h4>Job Title: On-Call Firefighter Location: Countywide Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Job Duties: On-Call Firefighters Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) provide a 24 hour emergency response service for fires, road traffic collisions and other serious incidents. As well as delivering an emergency service we also deliver a range of prevention and protection activities aimed at reducing fires and other incidents, including the enforcement of Fire Safety legislation. Have you got what it takes?The On-Call element of Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service is fundamental to our emergency cover across the county. On-Call firefighters are a group of community spirited men and women who are ‘on-call’ to respond when their pager bleeps, having been called into action by our Fire Control Centre where 999 calls are handled. Many of our On-Call firefighters have other jobs and provide important fire service cover during weekdays, evenings and weekends. What does it take?<ul><li>Be over 18 years of age when the recruit course is due to start (there is no upper age limit)</li><li>Have the right to live and work in the UK</li><li>Not have any unspent criminal convictions (if you have a criminal record, you must let us know in your application)</li><li>Be less than 4 minutes away from your chosen On-Call fire station, locations of which can be found here fire station.</li></ul>There is no upper age limit for applicants. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone able to provide daytime cover during the week.Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)</li><li>Excellent Career Development</li><li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li><li>Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li><li>Shopping Discounts</li><li>Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes</li></ul> <h4>Application Information</h4>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the foot of the screen. On completion of your application you will receive an automated email advising that we have received your application (please check your junk mail if you do not receive this email). If you have answered incorrectly to any of the main questions your application will be rejected and you will receive another automated email to advise you of this.Driving Roles: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.Overseas Applications: We will accept applications from all applicants who already have an established right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorships for this post.<h4>Additional Information</h4>English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>On-Call Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Housing Transactions Officer (RP0143)7.5 hours per week (job share spread over 2 days in the office)Starting salary £28,426 pro rata with potential progression to £34,011 pro rata on achieving designated skills and experience In this key role it will be up to you to provide a proactive, comprehensive and high-quality back-office housing rent transactions service through the management and maintenance of the rent accounts for council tenants of Welwyn Hatfield.You will undertake all aspects of rent accounting for dwelling and garage tenancies in accordance with current audit, accounting and legislative practice and process and manageindividualrent accounts carrying out accurate and timely daily, weekly and monthly system processing.This is a role that has a lot of variety but will be very rewarding enabling you to work closely with internal colleagues always delivering excellent internal customer service.Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council pride themselves on theircommitmentto their people – striving to ensure that every employee feels valued and happy in their work.Employees are empowered to influence and transform the services they deliver, no matter what level they’re at.What the council is really looking for is someone with a true customer focus, anunderstandingof what great customer service involves and acommitmentto delivering outstanding results.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.You will be working at our office in White Lion Square, Hatfield.We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Hatfield, flexible working arrangements, Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and helping deliver an excellent service, we want to hear from you.Our ValuesOur Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent.Closing date for applications is 27 August 2025Assessments will be held on 2 September 2025Interviews will be held on 9 September 2025

Housing Transactions Officer (RP0143)

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO5 £50,574 - £53,607 Market Supplement: A Market Supplement may be considered dependent on skills and experience. Contract Type: Permanent&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36&nbsp; Application Deadline: 08/09/2025 Proposed Interview Date: TBC Reference: 1846 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; We are currently seeking two dedicated Specialist Damp &amp; Mould Surveyors to join our dynamic and growing Housing Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving living conditions for our residents by tackling one of the most pressing issues in social housing. The successful candidates will bring expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality service, contributing directly to our commitment to safe, healthy, and well-maintained homes. A Market Supplement may be considered dependent on skills and experience. This is a key role focused on improving the condition and safety of our housing stock while delivering a high-quality, resident-focused service. As a Specialist Damp &amp; Mould Surveyor, you will be responsible for assessing and resolving damp, mould, and associated maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will play a critical part in supporting our Repairs Partnering Team, ensuring that contractors, consultants, and partner agencies deliver repairs to the highest standards meeting all compliance, specification, scheduling, and budgetary requirements. &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Damp%20and%20Mould%20Surveyor%20(1846)%20.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the role profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>High level of resident engagement to understand and document their concerns regarding their home.</li> <li>To collaborate with housing and legal teams in addressing potential disputes related to disrepair claims.&nbsp;</li> <li>To undertake inspections and audits of partnering contractors particularly in relation to disrepair. Reviewing completed work against the schedule and contractor invoices and resolving issues as necessary.</li> <li>To provide management reports and schedules relating to any deficiencies identified, and when necessary, certify rectification of snagging of items.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work closely with the Repairs Partnering team ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality, and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards, and legislation, particularly health and safety.</li> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>As required support other surveying functions within Housing Assets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake / support consultation procedures. Identify issues, resolving as appropriate and escalating complex problems if necessary.</li> <li>Collate process and analyse complex information. Ensure all required records and information are maintained correctly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Challenge customers’ practice and minimise risk, referring concerns to line manager.</li> <li>Conducting regular site visits and maintaining comprehensive digital records.</li> <li>Producing detailed reports and updating the asset management database.</li> <li>Taking a proactive approach to addressing disrepair cases, always putting residents at the centre of the service.</li> <li>Collaborating closely with our Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure homes meet all safety regulations and compliance obligations.</li> <li>This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of our residents and to contribute to our ongoing commitment to safe, sustainable, and well-maintained homes.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Experience:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Experience of administering building contracts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of administering partnering contracts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of building surveying in residential environment</li> <li>Experience of Stock Condition Surveys</li> <li>Experience of HHSRS assessments</li> <li>Experience of liaising with residents</li> <li>Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.</li> <li>Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance</li> <li>Project Management Skills</li> <li>Applying Health &amp; Safety, Customer Care and Communications policies appropriately</li> <li>IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.</li> <li>Good report writing skills</li> </ul> Indicative Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Relevant Building qualification, NVQ, ONC, Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area</li> <li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li> <li>Experience in working for a social housing landlord in either a local authority or a housing associatio</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; Satisfactory standard DBS check;&nbsp; Suitable driver’s license desired;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contactSharon-Leigh Gordon, Assistant Director of Housing Repairs &amp; Planned Works at <a href="mailto:Sharon-Leigh.Gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharon-Leigh.Gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Damp & Mould Surveyor

Job Title: Children’s Information Advice Officer Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The SEND service co-ordinates assessments, reviews and provision for children and young people in Hertfordshire who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The Front Door team focuses on working with families and professionals whilst undertaking the statutory assessment process.We’re looking for professionals with some knowledge of the Statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment process, excellent customer service and IT skills. Alongside the ability to work with and support staff to meet competing deadlines.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the CIAO is to be responsible for supporting the early stages of the statutory assessment process, ensuring that families have relevant and purposeful information and advice from weeks 1 through to 12 or when all advice is received.&nbsp; The CIAO needs to engage with professionals across education, health and care to support the decision making and assessment process, including:<ul><li>To receive, record and check all new requests for assessment immediately on receipt and communicate with a range of professionals to seek outstanding information as required.</li><li>To contact families and advise them of the statutory EHC assessment process and help them to identify any local support networks or universal support offers that may be available to them.</li><li>To use a framework to triage requests considering the EHC needs assessment pathway.</li><li>To input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required and processing Requests for Education Health Care Needs Assessments from parents, carers and educational professionals.</li><li>You will strive daily to maintain, develop and improve professional, supportive working relationships with parents, education settings and services in relation to EHC needs assessment</li><li>To work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services to ensure effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent</li><li>Knowledge of SEND</li><li>Experience working with families</li><li>Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work independently, systematically and work with conflicting demands.</li><li>Excellent customer service skills using verbal and written communication methods.</li><li>The ability to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Together with self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised.</li></ul>Some travel to meetings may be necessaryThis job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Karlla Hopwood <a href="mailto:karlla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karlla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Children’s Information Advice Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 months&nbsp;This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.We're seeking an individual experienced in working with older people in dedicated care environments. You will often work alone and coordinate with external agencies and caring services to support vulnerable adults.Your role will involve tenancy management, addressing nuisance and antisocial behaviour, and enforcing actions as needed. Additionally, you'll conduct building inspections focusing on health and safety and necessary repairs.Proficiency in using various software packages, writing concise reports, and effective communication with a diverse range of people is essential. You must manage your time and workload efficiently, using resources effectively.Engaging with tenants face to face is a critical part of this role and as such homeworking is not applicable to this post.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You have a strong background in assessing and supporting tenants' needs, with a keen understanding of housing legislation, welfare reform, benefits, and sustaining tenancies. Your experience includes working with diverse cultural groups and recognising their unique needs within a caring context.You're proficient in communicating with a wide range of individuals, remaining calm under pressure, and handling sensitive situations. Your education includes being a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or holding equivalent qualifications or experience.Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team, and a valid driving license with access to a car for travel across the Borough are crucial. You're also open to ongoing training to meet service requirements.Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support while growing with a dedicated and passionate team.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550108&amp;ptId=11641" target="_blank">download: Sheltered Housing Officer JD (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550109&amp;ptId=11641" target="_blank">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Sheltered Housing Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (Subject to Criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe're seeking an individual experienced in working with older people in dedicated care environments. You will often work alone and coordinate with external agencies and caring services to support vulnerable adults.Your role will involve tenancy management, addressing nuisance and antisocial behaviour, and enforcing actions as needed. Additionally, you'll conduct building inspections focusing on health and safety and necessary repairs.Proficiency in using various software packages, writing concise reports, and effective communication with a diverse range of people is essential. You must manage your time and workload efficiently, using resources effectively.Engaging with tenants face to face is a critical part of this role and as such homeworking is not applicable to this post.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You have a strong background in assessing and supporting tenants' needs, with a keen understanding of housing legislation, welfare reform, benefits, and sustaining tenancies. Your experience includes working with diverse cultural groups and recognising their unique needs within a caring context.You're proficient in communicating with a wide range of individuals, remaining calm under pressure, and handling sensitive situations. Your education includes being a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or holding equivalent qualifications or experience.Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team, and a valid driving license with access to a car for travel across the Borough are crucial. You're also open to ongoing training to meet service requirements.Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support while growing with a dedicated and passionate team.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1561553&amp;ptId=11642" target="_blank">download: Sheltered Housing Officer JD (1) (2).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1561554&amp;ptId=11642" target="_blank">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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We have a role for an additional Recovery Officer to join the Housing Rents team. Working with the existing Recovery Officer and Housing Income Manager you will ensure that rent and services charges are collected on time, identifying tenants who are in arrears and making repayment arrangements. You will work with and refer tenants who are struggling to pay to the appropriate support agencies. Where necessary you will take legal action to tackle debts.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Recovery Officer - Housing Rents

Job Title: Business Support Supervisors Starting Salary: £34,434 opportunity to progress to £37,280 pa Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supervising a small team to provide an excellent business support service?  Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.We have the following vacancies:Supported Living, East Herts – (37 hours)These services support adults with disabilities and you will interact with people on a daily basis, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. You be responsible for managing staff across multiple sites within the West of Hertfordshire with the need to travel to Stevenage for meetings.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Adult Disability Service, Countywide – 25 hoursThis service supports adults who need care and support due to Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, Drug and/or Alcohol Dependency. You will be responsible for managing staff across Stevenage and Apsley and therefore the need to travel is essential. You will support with complaints and assist the Team Leader in service delivery. You will also support with the Safety Improvement Process to ensure the service meets its duties and obligations to people who use our services. You will arrange meetings with providers, take and produce high quality minutes, undertake research and audits to ensure a quality service and continuous improvements. We would also consider a job share arrangement.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Day Opportunities, North Herts – (30 hours per week)We offer an enabling service providing activities and support to adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, physical disabilities, sensory needs and age-related conditions. You will interact with people on a daily basis, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. You be responsible for managing staff across multiple sites within the North of Hertfordshire and will be required to schedule working from these sites to provide staff support. Ability to work for home 1-2 days per week. DBS required.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:bonita.risk1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">bonita.risk1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a><h4>About the role</h4>Children’s Services – Services for Young People (SfYP) ( 37 hours) Stevenage This role is responsible for managing the business support staff and administrative processes to support our Services for Young People teams who are the primary provider of youth work, career education information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire who work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND.The role will require the ability to travel across several HCC sites across the county where the business support staff are based.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:jodi.osullivan@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jodi.osullivan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Children’s Services – Family Support – (37 hours) Stevenage base with ability to travel to Apsley baseThe role is responsible for managing the delivery of a wide range of administration functions and coordinated business support to the Family Support service who provide early help to families with complex needs, are at risk of homelessness as well as supporting the emotional health and well-being of Children and Young people. Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> Business Support Supervisors will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li><li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li><li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li><li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li><li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li><li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li><li>A strong background in finance.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li><li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li><li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesInterview Date: to be confirmed Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Harrow Council is seeking a Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner to join our multi-agency, multi-professional team on a maternity cover basis.The post holder will work in conjunction with other agencies, assisting with the planning, development and delivery of services for young people who have offended or are at risk of offending. In addition, you will take responsibility for the planning and delivery of individual programmes to prevent young people from becoming involved in crime and for those who have already offended, implementing these programmes with other Youth Justice Service workers.The successful candidate will provide advice and consultation as appropriate to partner agencies on their work involving young people who have offended.Although the role is based within an office environment, it will require client home visits and other external meetings across the local authority area, and beyond, including work in courts and the secure estate. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Knowledge of the Children Act, all Criminal Justice Acts, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, National Standards and other relevant legislation and guidance.</li><li>Knowledge of Court procedures and sentencing options.</li><li>An understanding of the key issues related to Social Inclusion and the needs of disaffected young people.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to young people within the criminal justice system.</li><li>Experience of working within a Youth Justice Service or with young people who are disadvantaged.</li><li>Experience of analysing complex information to assist in managing risk and vulnerability.</li><li>Experience of evidence based writing.</li><li>Experience of writing succinct reports for a wide range of audiences including court.</li><li>Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline (such a Social Work, Criminology, Psychology or Probation) or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice.</li></ul>This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=7288&amp;hashed=-2601294" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentThe Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li><li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li><li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.Your expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.You should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.Additionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1457344&amp;ptId=11633" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1457346&amp;ptId=11633" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We are currently recruiting to vacancies across our Children Looked After teams. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li><li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li><li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.Your experience includes working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach. You have a strong track record of providing effective supervision, both one-to-one and in group settings, demonstrating confident leadership in supervisory practice and support.A skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1533845&amp;ptId=11632" target="_blank">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1533846&amp;ptId=11632" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker - Children Looked After

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our passionate and supportive team working with children, young people, and families to make a real and lasting difference.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Social Worker to support children and young people with complex needs and risks. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will:- Work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide targeted support and protection.- Conduct in-depth assessments, including parenting assessments and statutory visits.- Plan and implement appropriate, multi-agency interventions and service provisions.- Mentor and coach less experienced social workers, offering guidance and joint working opportunities.- Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external partner agencies.- Support the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.- Assist Managers in meeting key performance indicators and delivering high-quality outcomes.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a confident, compassionate professional with the ability to manage complex cases independently. You will have:- Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally within Children and Family Services.- Proven ability to make sound professional judgements in challenging, multi-disciplinary environments.- Experience working on complex cases involving vulnerability and risk, with minimal supervision.- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including children and professionals.- In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relevant to children’s services.- A thorough understanding of social disadvantage, child development, and family dynamics.- Clear awareness of eligibility criteria and thresholds concerning need and risk of significant harm.- Registration with Social Work England.- A recognised Social Work degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580015&amp;ptId=11635" target="_blank">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580016&amp;ptId=11635" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker - Family Help West

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Waste Enforcement Officer 
Full time 
P01 (£41,442 - £44,331) 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Waste Enforcement Team. You will be responsible for investigating "waste offences,” this will include fly-tipping, duty of care, littering offences, storage and presentation of waste and general complaint work. You will be involved in patrolling designated areas, gathering evidence, issuing penalties/community protection warnings and working with local communities to prevent fly-tipping. As an officer, you will collaborate with other enforcement agencies and educate the public on the legal and environmental impacts of fly-tipping and littering. 
About the role 
You will investigate “waste offences”, collecting evidence, witness statements, responding to service enquiries, MEQs FOIs, etc. 
You must have experience of issuing fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and legal notices to individuals and businesses, prepare evidence and documentation for legal proceedings, ensuring cases are processed according to relevant regulations and have experience of using Community Protection Notices. 
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 
IT skills-you need to be confident in using computer systems, including MS Office software are essential 
Customer care-you will have the ability to deal sensitively with residents, businesses, Councillors, and other statutory bodies with the highest standard of customer care in potentially confrontational situations. 
Social competence-you have excellent people skills and have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and conflict resolution. You must be able to communicate clearly and concisely 
Knowledge-you must have good working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990; the Anti-social behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014; Control of Pollution Act and PACE 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Martin Rattigan, Head of Service Regulation &amp; Compliance 020 8132 0927 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Waste Enforcement Officer

Job Title: Team Leader Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high performing and dynamic Brokerage team within Adult Social Care. Our service is continually developing to ensure delivery of personalisation and citizenship through our Connected Lives principles.Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?&nbsp; Do you want to join a thriving, enthusiastic and creative team?&nbsp; Come and join us!<h4>About the role</h4>Key responsibilities of the Team Leader post include:Establishing day to day operational challenges by ensuring incoming work is triaged and allocated to an appropriate member of the Brokerage team and ensuring compliance to relevant policies and procedures.Managing the practice and performance of the team to ensure the timely and effective completion of work in order to meet the needs of Hertfordshire citizens.Building positive relationships with key partners.&nbsp;Effective management of resources and budgets and assurance of quality.You will provide day to day operational management of Brokerage Solutions’ workflow and staff members, as well as supporting the Team Manager with planning and implementing longer term strategic goals.You will work closely with operational teams in Hertfordshire’s Older people’s service (both community and hospital teams) as well as colleagues across Finance and Commissioning. You will also liaise closely with service providers and other partners.This role will give you the opportunity to get to know the commissioning functions within Hertfordshire County Council and afford afford opportunities to manage teams with a great deal of autonomy but within broad guidelines. It offers a unique opportunity and multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals.If this sounds like the opportunity for you, would like to hear from you.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>You will have relevant qualification and/ or relevant experience in Social Care</li><li>You will have the ability to influence the workings teams and other services</li><li>You will be a skilled communicator</li><li>You will be comfortable with managing a team who will be based in office as well as work remotely. </li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Management experience</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:maria.palmer-webb@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">maria.palmer-webb@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 26 AugustBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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A Week in the Life of an Information and Data Governance Manager at Enfield Council 
Curious what it’s like to be in this role? Here’s a glimpse into a typical week… 
~~Monday~~ 
You kick off the week with a morning check-in with your team. As part of Digital Services, you’re responsible for leading the Council’s approach to information governance, so you review the latest compliance reports and check the status of any ongoing audits. A few departments have flagged overdue updates to their Information Asset Registers, so you send reminders and offer support. 
Mid-morning, you join a cross-departmental meeting to discuss the rollout of a new document management system. You advise on retention schedules and data classification protocols to ensure compliance with GDPR and internal policies. After lunch, you draft updates to the Council’s Data Sharing Agreement template, incorporating feedback from Legal and Cyber Security colleagues. 
You end the day reviewing the latest FOI and SAR requests with your Information Governance Officer, ensuring responses are on track and escalating any complex cases. 
 
~~Tuesday~~ 
Today starts with a Digital Services stand-up. You share progress on the annual Public Services Network (PSN) audit and flag a few areas needing attention before submission. 
Later, you meet with the Council’s Data Protection Officer to discuss a recent data incident. Together, you assess the root cause, draft a response plan, and prepare a briefing for the SIRO. You also liaise with the Cyber Security team to ensure technical controls are aligned with policy. 
In the afternoon, you deliver a training session on information governance for new starters. You enjoy tailoring the content to different services, helping staff understand their responsibilities and how to handle sensitive data securely. 
 
~~Wednesday~~ 
You begin with a review of the Council’s retention schedule. A few services have requested guidance on archiving legacy records, so you consult with Records Management colleagues and prepare tailored advice. 
Midday, you join a pan-London working group on AI data ethics. You share Enfield’s approach to ethical oversight and learn how other boroughs are adapting to emerging technologies. You make a note to update internal guidance to reflect best practice as a result of the collaboration. 
Later, you meet with Procurement to review a new supplier contract. You ensure data ownership clauses are clear and that information governance standards are embedded in the agreement. 
 
~~Thursday~~ 
No stand-up today, so you focus on policy development. You’re revising the Council’s Information Governance Framework, incorporating recent legislative changes and feedback from stakeholders. 
Just before lunch, you have your weekly 1-to-1 with the Head of Project Delivery and Governance. You discuss progress on audits, training delivery, and upcoming workshops. Your manager asks you to lead a briefing for Elected Members next week on data protection responsibilities. 
In the afternoon, you support the Digital Services SMT by preparing evidence of compliance for an internal assurance review. You collate documentation, highlight key risks, and propose mitigation strategies. 
 
~~Friday~~ 
You start the day by finalising your report on last quarter’s information governance performance. It includes metrics on FOI response times, training completion rates, and audit outcomes. 
Mid-morning, you join a webinar on ISO27001 implementation in local government. You take away ideas for strengthening Enfield’s information security posture and plan to share them with the Cyber Security team. 
After lunch, you attend the weekly Digital Services retro and planning meeting. You share highlights from your week and outline priorities for the next. A colleague asks for help reviewing a new AI tool’s data handling practices—you volunteer. 
You end the week by tidying up your notes, following up on emails, and making sure everything’s ready for another busy week. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Liz Smith on <a href="mailto:liz.smith@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">liz.smith@enfield.gov.uk</a> to arrange an informal discussion about the job. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Information and Data Governance Manager

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A Week in the Life of a Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager at Enfield Council 
Curious what it’s like to be in this role? Here’s a glimpse into a typical week… 
~~Monday~~ 
You start the week with a morning sync with the Digital Services Senior Management Team. As PMO Manager, your role is to ensure the portfolio of projects is running smoothly and transparently. You review the latest updates in the PPM tools, checking for any overdue actions or risks flagged by project managers. 
Mid-morning, you meet with the Digital Adoption Manager to align on the overall portfolio plan. You discuss dependencies across workstreams and ensure the scheduling reflects operational realities. After lunch, you prepare a dashboard for the Head of Project Delivery and Governance, summarising delivery status, budget health, and resource utilisation across the portfolio. 
You end the day by reviewing feedback from last week’s project management workshop and begin drafting improvements to the toolkit and templates. 
 
~~Tuesday~~ 
You begin with a quick stand-up with your PMO Analyst and Data Apprentice. You assign tasks for the week, including updates to the resource tracker and coordination of the Ideas pipeline. 
Later, you join a scoping session for a new digital initiative. You support the team by capturing key actions, risks, and dependencies, and ensure they’re logged in the PMO platform. You also advise on how to structure the business case to meet governance requirements. 
In the afternoon, you meet with operational managers to understand BAU pressures and how they might impact delivery timelines. You update the portfolio plan accordingly and flag any concerns to the Head of Digital Delivery. 
 
~~Wednesday~~ 
You start the day by compiling the weekly status report. You pull data from a number of data sources to ensure financials are accurate and up to date. You also chase a few project leads for missing updates. 
Midday, you attend a lessons learned workshop for a recently closed project. You facilitate the session, capturing insights and recommendations to feed into future delivery. You also update the PMO knowledge base with new guidance on risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement. 
Later, you meet with the Communications team to plan a blog post about the Council’s approach to portfolio management and how it supports digital transformation. 
 
~~Thursday~~ 
No stand-up today, so you focus on continuous improvement. You spend the morning reviewing the PMO processes and identifying opportunities to automate reporting and reduce duplication. You test a new dashboard prototype that pulls real-time data from the PPM tools. 
Just before lunch, you have your weekly 1-to-1 with the Head of Project Delivery and Governance. You discuss progress on the Ideas pipeline, resource allocation challenges, and upcoming governance board meetings. 
In the afternoon, you support a project manager preparing for a project board meeting. You help refine the presentation, ensure risks are clearly articulated, and confirm that all documentation is in place. 
 
~~Friday~~ 
You start the day by finalising the monthly portfolio health report. It includes delivery RAG ratings, budget forecasts, and benefits tracking. You send it to senior stakeholders and prepare talking points for next week’s governance board. 
Mid-morning, you join a webinar on emerging technologies in project management. You’re particularly interested in how AI and RPA can enhance PMO functions, and you make a note to explore pilot opportunities. 
After lunch, you attend the Digital Services retro and planning meeting. You share highlights from your week and outline priorities for the next. A colleague asks for help with a new project intake process—you volunteer. 
You end the week by tidying up your notes, updating the PMO calendar, and making sure everything’s ready for another busy week. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Liz Smith on <a href="mailto:liz.smith@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">liz.smith@enfield.gov.uk</a> to arrange an informal discussion about the job. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

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Income Recovery OfficerSalary: £34,107Hours: Full time (35) - Hybrid Location: Hemel Hempstead We're thrilled to announce a new opportunity for an Income Recovery Officer. In this role, the successful candidate will maintain precise records, build positive relationships with tenants, and contribute to the enhancement of monitoring systems. Responsibilities also include staying informed about relevant legislation, participating in meetings, and ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with established policies and best practices.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Manage and monitor rent accounts, ensuring regular reviews and appropriate actions in line with policies.</li>
<li>Prepare and serve legal notices and represent Hightown in possession cases as necessary.</li>
<li>Conduct home visits to tenants as required by tenancy conduct or procedures.</li>
<li>Coordinate responses to welfare reform, ensuring policies reflect legislative changes and effective data collection.</li>
<li>Liaise with Housing Benefit departments and the Department of Work and Pensions for prompt payment and issue resolution.</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, providing advice and signposting tenants to relevant agencies.</li>
</ul>Experience and Qualifications Required:<ul>
<li>Relevant experience as an Income Recovery Officer or in credit control and debt/arrears recovery.</li>
<li>Educated to GCSE level with a grade C or above in English and Maths.</li>
<li>Proficient in using computer systems, including spreadsheets and various software packages.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of Housing and Welfare benefits.</li>
<li>Previous experience engaging with customers or service users.</li>
</ul>Why Join Us?Competitive Salary: £34,107Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro rata).Bonuses and Benefits: Monthly attendance bonus, life assurance (3x salary), and retail discounts.Career Development: Access to training and development opportunities.Wellbeing Support: Health and wellbeing services.Fitness Facilities: Free access to our on-site gym.About Us:Hightown Housing Association is a charitable housing association operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. We believe everyone deserves a home and the support they need. Our mission is to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services.With over 9,000 homes and a team of more than 1,100 dedicated staff, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Income Recovery Officer

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Repairs Co-ordinator - Maternity Cover FTCHybrid - £27,663 Pro RataAre you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ensuring homes are well maintained? We are looking for a proactive and organisedRepairs Coordinator to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of our responsive repairs service at Hightown Housing Association.As a Repairs Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for residents and staff reporting repairs. You will work closely with our Repairs Team Supervisors and Manager to ensure repairs are logged, tracked, and completed efficiently and to a high standard.Key Responsibilities as a Repairs Co-Ordinator:<ul>
<li>Receive and process repair requests from residents and staff.</li>
<li>Place and track orders with approved contractors using our Repairs and Maintenance system.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate property records and update our property database.</li>
<li>Log defects in new or refurbished properties and liaise with builders.</li>
<li>Assist with invoice processing and appointment scheduling for technical staff.</li>
<li>Monitor customer satisfaction and feedback.</li>
<li>Support with specialist tasks such as overdue contractor orders and out-of-hours administration.</li>
<li>Provide occasional reception cover as required.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Customer-focused with a professional and courteous manner.</li>
<li>Organised, reliable, and meticulous in record-keeping.</li>
<li>Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.</li>
<li>A strong communicator with a good telephone manner.</li>
<li>Knowledge surrounding housing construction is desired but essential.</li>
</ul>Why Join Us as a Repairs Co-Ordinator?<ul>
<li>33 days of annual leave pro-rata including Bank Holidays</li>
<li>Competitive salary of £27,663 per annum pro rata (35-hour week)</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus</li>
<li>Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)</li>
<li>Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas</li>
<li>Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career</li>
<li>Employee support and health &amp; wellbeing services</li>
</ul><ul><li>Free access to on-site gym</li></ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Repairs Co-ordinator

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Senior Business Officer (B252)
Salary from £33,881.64 p.a (37 hour week)
Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Limited (BEST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broxbourne Borough Council delivering the Council’s frontline services and external business including commercial waste, street cleansing and grounds maintenance. BEST have an opportunity for a versatile, ambitious individual to lead and work within the commercial business section. &nbsp;In this role, you will:
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<li>Identify potential commercial waste customers, promote and grow the Council’s commercial service and maximize income.</li>
<li>Visit potential and existing commercial waste customers to promote the service, increase sales and maintain after-sales contact to promote customer retention.</li>
<li>Support the marketing and sales administration of the trade waste business, updating databases and special agreements.</li>
<li>Undertake the day-to-day administrative functions, including responding to customer enquiries, complaints, taking action to ensure customer care needs are satisfied.</li>
<li>Prepare and deliver targeted marketing campaigns to raise the service profile.</li>
<li>Assist with invoices, purchase orders, job costing journaling and purchasing supplies as and when required.</li>
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You will have a proven successful track record in sales and previous experience in commercial waste would be an advantage. &nbsp;You must have excellent communication skills with a confident telephone and in person manner, and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction. &nbsp;Experience using Excel and other Microsoft packages is essential. &nbsp;A current, valid full driving license is essential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ellie Holton on 01992 785555, or by email on <a href="mailto:ellie.holton@bestbob.co.uk" target="_blank">ellie.holton@bestbob.co.uk</a>.
BEST is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. BEST expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;The benefits package includes:

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<li>A full training and development programme</li>
<li>NEST Pension Scheme membership</li>
<li>Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme</li>
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BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.
Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on 18 August 2025 quoting the above reference.
BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a>

Senior Business Officer

Job Title: Registration Officer Starting Salary: £31,537 opportunity to progress to £34,434 pa per annum (pro rata for part time Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage (Office base) - travel required throughout the district, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City and Hitchin. Contract Type: Variable Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity to join the busy team of Registrars at Stevenage Register Office. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised person to join us in delivering this vital service to the people of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>The role predominantly involves registering and conducting ceremonies throughout the Stevenage area.&nbsp; The role is variable hours and as such does not guarantee regular hours.&nbsp; It can be very busy during the summer months requiring a commitment of 2 in 4 weekends and Thursdays and Fridays. &nbsp;There is limited opportunity to register life events such as births, deaths and marriages, and the potential&nbsp; to take taking notices of marriage and conducting marriages and civil&nbsp;partnership ceremonies, both in the register office and at licenced venues in the area.You will need to use excellent communication skills to extract key information and ensure the accuracy of the data recorded. You will also need strong presentation skills to be able to conduct ceremonies ranging from intimate celebrations to those with hundreds of guests.This role is a variable hour’s position with zero contracted hours. The role is primarily to cover weekday and weekend ceremonies in the Stevenage Registration District, and the number of working days will vary.There may be an opportunity to train for weekday appointment cover paid hourly, and ceremonial cover is paid at a sessional rate per ceremony.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. A good standard of general education is required, but previous experience is not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate.Variable mainly Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Registration experience with a sound knowledge of registration Law.</li><li>Ability to understand complicated and detailed legislation, rules and procedures and interpret them to customers in emotional and sensitive situations.</li><li>Administrative skills – Must be able record facts and figures accurately.</li><li>Good standard of English and numeracy and the ability to write legibly and to spell correctly</li><li>Good ICT skills – proficient in the use of MS Teams, Word, SharePoint and OneDrive.</li><li>Good Organisational Skills – Ability to organise the work efficiently.</li><li>Good Planning Skills – ability to plan your day, week as necessary.</li><li>Attention to detail methodical approach</li><li>Driving Licence required</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Strong public speaking skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a commitment to delivering key life events to the most exacting standards at times of the greatest significant to our customers.This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Regulatory servicesWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Nadia Wistow Registration Manager: <a href="mailto:Nadia.wistow@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nadia.wistow@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 21st &amp; 22nd August 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Registration Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you passionate about supporting care-experienced young people as they shape their futures?We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join Harrow’s Leaving Care Team as a Young Person’s Advisor (YPA). This role goes beyond statutory support to genuinely walk alongside young people aged 16–25 as they transition into adulthood. This post is part of a forward-thinking and ambitious service that is committed to being co-produced with the young people we serve. We are shaping something different - with young people, not just for them. About You This is about being part of a service that places care-experienced young people at the heart of everything we do:<ul><li>You'll contribute to the co-production of our Local Offer, service improvements, and activities.</li><li>You'll take part in shaping how we deliver services, whether through feedback forums, co-led events, or piloting new approaches.</li><li>You'll help us build a service where young people’s voices genuinely influence decision-making at every level.</li><li>Supporting care leavers with Pathway Planning, housing, education, finances, health, and wellbeing.</li><li>Building relationships rooted in trust, empathy and consistency.</li><li>Working in a trauma-informed and relationship-based way.</li><li>Acting as a key advocate for young people, helping them access opportunities, overcome barriers, and realise their goals.</li><li>Working with families, carers, professionals, and services across the borough and beyond.</li><li>Recording your work clearly and reflectively, capturing the young person’s journey, not just the intervention.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24331&amp;hashed=1907242448" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a>Please reach out to the hiring manager directly for any queries - <a href="mailto:lisa.greaves@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.greaves@harrow.gov.uk</a> <h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Young Persons Advisor - Leaving Care Team

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term (up to 2 years) We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team to support the Design team in the delivery of numerous major projects by undertaking the full range of pre and post contract quantity surveying services including cost consultancy to ensure the effective and timely delivery of best value services that comply with all statutory building and design requirements and Council policy.As the Project Quantity Surveyor, you will manage designated projects, acting as the lead consultant and collaborating with professional officers across departments and external organisations. You will provide cost consultancy for a diverse range of schemes, prepare preliminary estimates and feasibility studies, and advise on cost-effective construction methods and procurement strategies.Duties<ul><li>Cost estimating</li><li>Procurement and tendering, making recommendations and reporting thereon.</li><li>Contract preparation and working with JCT &amp; NEC Suite of Contracts</li><li>Measurement to NRM2 standard</li><li>Project financial control and reporting, ensuring projects remain within budget.</li><li>Valuations</li><li>Agreeing final accounts</li><li>Risk Management</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You’ll have in-depth experience in Quantity Surveying procedures and practices, within a large public or private sector organisation. Your expertise will include project management, budget management, construction procurement, and collaborative working. Strong consultation, negotiation, and influencing skills are essential, as you will be liaising with a wide range of stakeholders. Your ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively will enable you to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional service.You will be adept at building and maintaining working partnerships both internally and externally. Clear and concise report writing skills are crucial, particularly when dealing with complex technical matters. A thorough understanding of regulations, procedures, and technical details is required to ensure compliance and best practices in Quantity Surveying.Specialist knowledge of contract administration, including NEC and JCT forms of contract, as well as standard measurement methods and quantity surveying codes of practice, will be vital in this role.You will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Additionally, you must be able to attend site meetings and valuations within the Borough regularly (2–3 times per week). If you are a dedicated and experienced professional seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1591890&amp;ptId=11628" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1591892&amp;ptId=11628" target="_blank">download: 41852100AN M3 Project Quantity Surveyor.pdf</a></li></ul>





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