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Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: - <a href="mailto:admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

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

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Salary: £46,006 - £52,329 Grade:&nbsp;Level 4 Zone 1 Location:&nbsp;5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Hours:&nbsp;Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date:&nbsp;Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp;Camden FM service was designed to offer schools and other community sites within Camden a high quality, ‘not for profit’ making FM service.&nbsp; The ethos of the team is to undertake repairs in keeping with ‘Right First Time’ principles, providing high-quality and cost-effective maintenance resulting in minimal service disruption for customers.&nbsp; The team work closely together to provide innovative solutions to the service vision, where every member of the team contributes to this vision. This role is a key part of the team, delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service and finding ways to develop continually. What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; The post holder will be responsible for carrying out plumbing, mechanical and or electrical repairs, planned preventative maintenance, renewals and replacements within commercial-type buildings, including schools, children’s centres and other premises of varying sizes. The works will range from routine reactive repairs, planned maintenance, statutory testing and may include some design and installation works.&nbsp; Works are required to be undertaken in accordance with Industry standards (i.e. SGF20, CIBSIE), building and statutory regulations, British standards and manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals.&nbsp; The post-holder will be required to use their skills and judgement to diagnose compliance and asset failures and determine the best solution to resolve repair problems.&nbsp; &nbsp; A key objective of the role is to ensure the properties are well maintained with no disruption to the customers service because of either plant failure or general repairs and maintenance.&nbsp; &nbsp;This role plays a vital part in ensuring that the staff within the properties can focus on educational matters and their service users' needs as opposed to building-related issues.&nbsp; This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a skilled and adaptable professional with experience across at least two mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) disciplines, ideally with a recognised qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or City &amp; Guilds. You’ll bring practical experience in commercial building maintenance, repairs, and installations ideally in an education setting and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll be confident diagnosing building faults, finding cost-effective solutions, and coordinating follow-on works when needed. Strong communication and customer care skills are essential, as you’ll be representing the Camden FM service and Council, keeping customers and colleagues informed and ensuring work is carried out efficiently and safely. You’ll also enjoy using technology to optimise building performance, manage your workload, and record works accurately. You’ll have a solid understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety, and safe systems of work, and you’ll be able to read drawings, O&amp;M manuals, and identify defects. Working collaboratively, you’ll contribute to long-term maintenance strategies and energy-efficient solutions, helping keep our buildings safe, efficient, and welcoming. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click&nbsp;HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Camden Council

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Salary: £55,581 - £63,438 Grade: Level 5 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 23:55 Interviews: Tuesday 24 February and Tuesday 3 March 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; We are particularly seeking lawyers with knowledge in the following areas:- <ol> <li> Part 6 and Part 7 Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Homelessness and Allocations law and related s204 Appeals and Judicial review challenges; </li> <li> &nbsp;Anti-social behaviour powers and practice; to include injunctions, PSPOs, CPNs, Closure orders and Possession proceedings; </li> <li> Building Safety Act/Fire Safety Act and other related legislation and requirements in relation to local authority building safety and regulatory compliance. </li> </ol> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England.&nbsp; You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11565983/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11565983/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a> Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

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Targeted Youth Support Practitioner Grade 6 £39,276- £42,771pa&nbsp; Make a Difference for Havering’s Young People Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and build brighter futures? Join our dynamic Starting Well team as a Targeted Youth Support Practitioner and play a vital role in helping young people aged 10–18 (up to 25 with SEND) across Havering to thrive, stay safe, and achieve their potential. About the role You’ll provide high-quality diversion, early intervention, and trauma-informed support to young people at risk of exploitation or involvement with the criminal justice system. Your work will focus on: <ul><li>Building meaningful, trusting relationships with young people and their families.</li> <li>Delivering direct casework and being the lead professional for your caseload.</li> <li>Designing and running group programmes in schools, community venues, and on the streets as part of our detached youth offer.</li> <li>Working evenings and weekends as needed to reach young people where they are.</li> <li>Advocating for young people’s voices and supporting positive change in the services they access. Collaborating with colleagues across Children’s Services, Education, the Voluntary Sector, and Housing to maximise support opportunities.</li> <li>Promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive pathways to adulthood.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who: <ul><li>Holds a relevant qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Youth Justice).</li> <li>Has experience supporting vulnerable children and young people with complex needs, and advocating for them.</li> <li>Understands trauma, adolescent development, and the risks young people face outside the home (e.g. exploitation, substance misuse, peer associations).</li> <li>Is confident in risk assessment, safeguarding, and developing tailored support plans.</li> <li>Communicates effectively, with compassion and commitment to helping young people and families change their lives for the better.</li> <li>Is flexible, resilient, and ready to work evenings/weekends and travel across the borough.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Palmela.witter@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Palmela.witter@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Targeted Youth Support Practitioner

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Environment Improvement Manager £52,194 - £55,323 per annum&nbsp; Folkestone Road Depot, E6 About Us Newham is one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. There is an enormous amount of growth happening across the borough, with major regeneration programmes in Stratford, the Royal Docks, Custom House and Canning Town.&nbsp; The Public Realm team are responsible for driving up recycling, preventing waste and helping improve the cleanliness of Newham’s streets and parks. This is an exciting time to join our team, to assist with the development of services to drive performance across the portfolio in the bid to tackle the climate emergency. About the Job As Environment Improvement Manager, you will lead and deliver&nbsp;a range of improvement projects across Street Cleansing, Waste, Recycling, and Parks within the Public Realm Directorate. The role will&nbsp;drive strategic change&nbsp;by implementing our existing Strategy and Policy, meeting new statutory requirements, and delivering ambitious plans to increase recycling, reduce contamination and support the roll out of our borough-wide food waste service. The post holder will shape communications and engagement&nbsp;strategies (with support from Corporate Communications) to: <ul><li>Reduce waste production <ul><li>Promote reuse and recycling</li> <li>Tackle fly-tipping</li> <li>Improve the cleanliness and quality of public spaces</li> </ul> </li> </ul> The post holder will&nbsp;manage budgets and lead a small high-performing team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. About You Are you passionate about creating cleaner, greener, and more sustainable communities? We’re looking for an Environment Improvement Manager&nbsp;to lead innovative projects that make a real difference to the quality of life in our borough.&nbsp;You’ll have knowledge and experience working with front line services along with experience in developing and delivering communications to residents and stakeholders. You also require experience of project management, procurement and financial management along with staff management. Experience of working within the Waste and Recycling, Street Cleansing or Parks service areas is essential.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date&nbsp;4^th&nbsp;February&nbsp;2026 Interview date&nbsp;12th February 2026 Please attach your supporting statement, reflecting the person specification, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role with examples of your experience. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. 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, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Principal Environment Improvement Manager

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Ashley High School, Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HG
Ashley is a successful secondary school for pupils with social communication difficulties and autistic spectrum condition age 11 - 19.&nbsp; The school offers excellent accommodation and specialist teaching areas.&nbsp; We are committed to high standards of achievement, both personal and academic.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Ashley High School are&nbsp; looking for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our outstanding team. We are seeking a primary trained or special education specialist teacher with experience of Autism/social communication and SEMH. The successful candidate will have the ability to form positive relationships and adapt to the needs of the pupils.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering across all subjects as required. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives. Additionally, you may also be required to coordinate a specific subject area where necessary, ensuring that curriculum planning and delivery meet the needs of all students.
You will be tasked with creating exciting and inventive curriculums, aiming to utilise all of your resources and looking far beyond the confines of a classroom. This truly is an amazing opportunity to develop subjects with learning and engagement at the core of everything you do.
The ideal candidate will successfully set a vision and targets for pupil success and be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress, give regular feedback and encourage our young people to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
&nbsp;Required for 1st September 2026
&nbsp;Applicants are welcome to visit the school.&nbsp; Please contact the school to make an appointment.&nbsp; Application forms to be completed online.

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The Rough Sleeping Hub provides help for people who are street homeless, or at risk of becoming street homeless. People can access friendly and personalised support in a safe space which is open 8am - 4pm, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The Hub aims to provide a range of facilities and support for its service users, including a breakfast and hot drinks, shower and laundry facilities, lockers to store valuables and belongings, access to computers and the internet, support with healthcare needs and on-site access to Homeless Health care professionals. Service users can also receive housing advice, use the building as a ‘care of’ address, receive support with benefits and bank accounts and general guidance and sign posting to other services based on their personal situation. Reporting to the Rough Sleeping Operational Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team of Rough Sleeping Hub Support Workers which will staff the Hub, providing rough sleepers access to the facilities and services offered. The Rough Sleeping Hub is open seven days a week, including all bank holidays, and accordingly you will work on a rota that enables this level of provision. You will be required to ensure the Rough Sleeping Hub environment is safe, secure and of high standard.

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The Rough Sleeping Hub provides help for people who are street homeless, or at risk of becoming street homeless. People can access friendly and personalised support in a safe space which is open 8am - 4pm, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The Hub aims to provide a range of facilities and support for its service users, including a breakfast and hot drinks, shower and laundry facilities, lockers to store valuables and belongings, access to computers and the internet, support with healthcare needs and on-site access to Homeless Health care professionals. Service users can also receive housing advice, use the building as a ‘care of’ address, receive support with benefits and bank accounts and general guidance and sign posting to other services based on their personal situation. Reporting to the Senior Rough Sleeping Hub Support Worker, you will be part of a small team which will staff the Hub, providing rough sleepers access to the facilities and services offered. The Rough Sleeping Hub is open seven days a week, including all bank holidays, and accordingly you will work on a rota that enables this level of provision. You will be required to ensure the Rough Sleeping Hub environment is safe, secure and of high standard.

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About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.We are looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)team to This is administrative role is full time, working 37 hours per week and will be based atthe Civic Offices, Portsmouth.The team receive all initial referrals and contacts to support safeguarding children, via telephone and outlook emails (child protection/welfare issues). It is a very busy and a challenging role, for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to do a worthwhile job.The RoleMain Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Processing initial contacts and referrals from agencies and the public</li><li>Entering and manage data within service information and caseload systems</li><li>Handling confidential correspondence, scanning, indexing, and general admin</li><li>Answering telephone enquiries, including potentially sensitive or distressing calls</li><li>Using a range of IT systems including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and in‑house databases</li><li>Providing support during Ofsted inspections, including preparing documentation</li><li>Working collaboratively with social care and safeguarding professionals</li></ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul><li>Experience in Children’s Services and/or Young People’s Services</li><li>Able to communicate with empathy, patience, and professionalism—even in challenging situations</li><li>Resilient and able to handle sensitive and emotionally charged information</li><li>Able to demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident in using Microsoft Office and digital systems</li><li>Understands confidentiality requirements and GDPR</li><li>Work well as part of a team and can adapt to changing service needs</li><li>Strong literacy and numeracy skills</li><li>Able to converse confidently in English and provide clear, accurate advice</li></ul>Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement on your application.Hybrid working arrangements - please ensure you can fulfil these ways of working prior to submitting your application.Working from Civic Offices is mandatory during first the first 6 months, after this you will move to Hybrid working.Informal EnquiriesIf you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Caroline Eayrs - <a href="mailto:caroline.eayrs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.eayrs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Interview DetailsInterviews will take place on 17th February 2026Our Recruitment processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without itWe are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaMore information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Safeguarding RolesPortsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at BASIC level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies" target="_blank">privacy notice</a> before submitting any information.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

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<h1>Summary</h1>Job Introduction Procurement at NHG is at a pivotal point. With the introduction of the new Procurement Act, we are reshaping how we deliver procurement to ensure regulatory compliance, commercial excellence, and end-to-end value across our contracts. This is a rare opportunity to join a procurement function that is evolving in both scale and maturity.As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across significant areas of NHG's £700m+ annual spend, spanning property-focused, construction, development, and maintenance services. You will be instrumental in setting direction, leading complex procurement programmes, and embedding best-in-class practices that support sourcing through to contract delivery.We are looking to engage with high-energy, experienced procurement leaders who are excited by transformation, comfortable operating at senior levels, and passionate about building a future-ready procurement service. This role offers the chance to influence at scale, develop teams, and play a critical part in shaping NHG's procurement capability for the long term.What you'll doAs the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of NHG's procurement programme, ensuring it is robust, commercially effective, and aligned to our corporate strategy. You will take a business partnering approach to support colleagues across the organisation and ensure all goods, works, and services procured deliver value for money and reflect NHG's values. You will oversee the procurement forward plan, manage complex and high-value procurements, and ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. As a key member of the Procurement leadership team, you'll drive commercial excellence, continuous improvement, and a culture of customer focus across the service.How you'll make a differenceYou will play a crucial role in delivering the procurement programme that underpins NHG's corporate strategy-ensuring every contract supports our ambition to improve residents' lives through efficient, ethical, and high-quality service delivery. How you'll do it<ul><li>Deliver a responsive, high-quality, commercial, and customer-focused procurement service. </li><li>Lead, manage, and coordinate the procurement forward plan, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment. </li><li>Develop and embed an effective business partnering approach across the organisation. </li><li>Manage the team effectively, ensuring appropriate delegation of workload and promoting a strong professional reputation for procurement. </li><li>Implement performance monitoring and reporting for your direct reports, taking corrective action where needed to ensure high-quality service delivery. </li><li>Lead complex and high-value procurements using a range of compliant routes to market. </li><li>Develop and implement strategies to manage procurement risk. </li><li>Ensure all procurement activity complies fully with statutory and regulatory requirements (PCR 2015 and PA23). </li><li>Maintain current knowledge of NHG policies, health and safety requirements, and financial regulations. </li><li>Operate in a hybrid working environment, with at least three days per week based in the office. </li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and motivate a high-performing procurement team, ensuring clarity of objectives, accountability, and professional development.</li><li>Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement decisions align with NHG's strategic and commercial priorities.</li><li>Maintain effective planning, monitoring, and control processes for procurement activity and the forward plan.</li><li>Promote innovation, value for money, and continuous improvement across procurement activity.</li><li>Support the preparation of reports for Executive and Board audiences, providing clear, accurate commercial insight.</li><li>Lead engagement with suppliers, partners, and internal teams to deliver efficient and compliant procurement outcomes.</li></ul>The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, talented and forward-thinking individuals.Essential<ul><li>MCIPS qualified. </li><li>Excellent knowledge of procurement legislation, including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. </li><li>Proven experience managing and delivering large, above-threshold public sector procurement projects. </li><li>Demonstrable success in delivering procurement programmes with strong employee, customer, and stakeholder collaboration. </li><li>Ability to manage complex procurements using a range of compliant procedures. </li><li>Advanced IT skills, including strong Microsoft Office capability. </li><li>Hybrid arrangements - at least two days a week in an office. On other days, working from home may be possible, depending on the work and the interaction required.</li></ul>Behaviours for successYou will live our values and bring them to life through your work:<ul><li>Compassionate - putting people and residents at the heart of decisions.</li><li>Progressive - striving for continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li>Dependable - consistently delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes.</li><li>Inclusive - valuing diversity and collaboration across all teams.</li><li>Empowered - enabling others to achieve their best.</li></ul>What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning and development options to help you achieve and maximise your potential.Benefits include:<ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services</li><li>Health cash plan</li><li>Staff discounts across hundreds of retailers, gyms, restaurants, and entertainment venues</li><li>Interest-free loans (season ticket, tenancy deposit, and training loans)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Life Assurance - 4x annual salary</li></ul>All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 01 February 2026.  Step 2: Successful Candidates will be invited to an initial discussion with the hiring manager.Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .   NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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Senior Procurement Manager

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
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To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer 
Planning Policy &amp; Strategy Team, Planning &amp; Environmental Health 
Salary: £45,868 - £59,657 (dependent on skills and experience) 
Closing date: 9am Friday 13 February 2026
Interview date: 24 &amp; 26 February 2026
Can you help us shape Elmbridge? Maybe you are thinking it’s time to step up to your next career challenge? Or perhaps you are a committed planning professional needing a new career challenge? 
Elmbridge Borough Council is looking for an experienced Planning Policy Officer with excellent research, communication and analytical skills, to deputise for the Local Plan Manager and take a senior role within the Local Plan Team. This is an exciting time to join Elmbridge as we move forwards with a new Local Plan under the new plan making system.
You will be instrumental in all of this; supporting our residents and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
About you
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<li>You are a dynamic, motivated and organised planning professional with experience of preparing development plan policies and implementing them.</li>
<li>You must be able to show that you have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of current law, national policy and guidance related to development planning.</li>
<li>You will have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with colleagues, Councillors and the community. Being politically astute will also serve you well.&nbsp;</li>
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Ultimately you will have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge.
Have a look at the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
An appointment will be made at either Senior or Principal Planning Officer level depending on applicants’ skills and experience.
About us
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<li>Flexibility: We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we are happy and open to discussing the right mix for you whether its compressed hours or working from home, just give us a call.</li>
<li>Wellbeing: When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
<li>Learning and development: We all know learning is an ongoing journey and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>The package: Not forgetting our excellent pension and discounts with various local businesses and free employee parking.</li>
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If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Sarah Pharoah our Planning &amp; Strategy Manager a call on 01372 474827 or email <a href="mailto:spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk</a> or Ripple Gupta our Local Plan Manager a call on 01372 474670 or email <a href="mailto:rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>.
What are you waiting for

Elmbridge Borough Council

Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer

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Please apply online at jobsgopublic.com or kent-teach.com or ring 01634 338220 or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk</a> to request an application form.&nbsp;



Commencing ASAP&nbsp; &nbsp; Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Nursery, Primary and Secondary (Cliffe Road) and Further Education (Rede Court Road). The school farm is situated within the grounds of the primary site. The Site Team maintain high standards of cleanliness and take pride in the presentation of the school buildings, following Health and Safety protocols at all times. This role would suit somebody with a flexible and energetic approach who enjoys working as part of a committed and supportive team.&nbsp;
Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.&nbsp;
We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. &nbsp;Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.&nbsp;
CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form.&nbsp;

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We All Matter The Governors of St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Devon Street are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our successful and happy team. We are seeking to appoint a selfmotivated, responsible person, who works well in a team. Duties will involve setting up dinner tables, supervising mealtimes and facilitating outdoor play and games. Previous experience is not required; however, individuals should be able to display a caring attitude towards the children in their care. Required as soon as possibleWorking at St Teresa's PrimaryJoining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.We can offer: -the opportunity to work in a welcoming school -hard working and supportive staffAt St Teresa's, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. St Teresa's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.For more information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:Christine.Foster@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">Christine.Foster@sthelens.org.uk</a> Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026Shortlisting: Monday 2nd February Interviews: Thursday 5th February Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact <a href="mailto:schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk</a> We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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Senior Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner Salary - £49,056-£53,172pa Grade: 8 | Location: London Borough of Havering |&nbsp; Make a Difference in Young Lives The London Borough of Havering is seeking an experienced and committed Senior Youth Justice Practitioner to join our multi-agency Youth Justice Service. This pivotal role focuses on preventing children and young people from entering the youth justice system and supporting those who have offended to move away from further criminal behaviour. What You'll Do <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Youth Justice practitioners, Reparation and Restorative Justice Workers, and sessional staff.</li> <li>Oversee delivery of statutory interventions and the Junior Attendance Centre (JAC).</li> <li>Champion restorative justice, reparation, and victim work.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Youth Justice National Standards and robust safeguarding practice.</li> <li>Work directly with young people and victims, promoting trauma-informed and whole-family approaches.</li> <li>Contribute to strategic partnerships and service development.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Significant experience in youth justice, safeguarding, or related services.</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of youth justice legislation and practice.</li> <li>Excellent communication, organisational and partnership-working abilities.</li> <li>A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Policing, or similar.</li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul><li>Be part of a passionate team committed to improving outcomes for young people and communities.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li> <li>Make a real impact through restorative and trauma-informed practice.</li> </ul> If you’re passionate about protecting young people, supporting victims, and leading high-quality services, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape a safer, brighter future. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/01/26,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Senior YJS Practitioner

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As a Primary Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the HR function within our Trust, helping to ensure a seamless experience for all staff. The postholder will support schools and the Trust in all aspects of recruitment, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant. They will keep up to date with legislative changes that may impact the Trust’s HR provisions and maintain accurate HR records across systems such as SAMpeople, Bromcom, and the Workforce Census.
In addition, the postholder will provide administrative support our leaders within our Schools, including HR-related documentation, reporting, and communications, and contribute to HR projects and initiatives designed to improve efficiency and the overall employee experience across the Trust. We are looking for an organised, proactive and value driven individual with a genuine interest in HR and education. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, both verbally and written, a quick learner, and able to handle confidential information with the highest integrity. As part of the interview process, working patterns can be discussed, and flexibility around working days will be considered where possible.
Core Function of the post:
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<li>Support schools and the Trust in relation to recruitment.</li>
<li>Keep up to date with regards to legislative changes that may impact on the Trust HR provisions.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records within the Trust’s systems, including SAMpeople, Bromcom, Workforce Census and Payroll.</li>
<li>Provide administrative support to Heads of School at school level, including HR-related documentation, reporting, and communications.</li>
<li>Contribute to HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and employee experience across the Trust.</li>
<li>Deliver administrative support across the HR and School Support Team, actively assisting with governance, communications, and marketing activities to ensure smooth and effective operations. Duties and Responsibilities.</li>
<li>Administration of staff records and inputting into database(s).</li>
<li>Manage and prioritise workloads on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the HR office.</li>
<li>Ensure all HR enquiries are processed accordingly.</li>
<li>Monitor and run the HR mailbox and Recruitment mailbox</li>
<li>Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions.</li>
<li>Supporting any administration for projects.</li>
<li>Working alongside the HR team to provide administrative support on any ER issues.</li>
<li>Processing new starters and leavers.</li>
<li>Managing sensitive and confidential information.</li>
<li>Administrative support for safer recruitment across all schools and also Trust level staff, in accordance with KCSIE safer recruitment and Trust Recruitment and Selection Policy.</li>
<li>To include advertising vacancies, internally and externally, preparing recruitment packs, job descriptions, interview questions and timetables as required for all schools.</li>
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<li>Process and monitor requests for recruitment.</li>
<li>Ensure new joiner administration is completed within the required timeline including seeking references, medical clearances, Enhanced DBS, and all other pre-employment checks including issuing of contracts.</li>
<li>Carry out pre-employment checks and accurately maintain and update the Single Central Records.</li>
<li>Provide administration support for initial offer letters.</li>
<li>Ensure staff absence is recorded accurately on payroll.</li>
<li>Assist in payroll process and administer documentation for mileage and additional hours</li>
<li>Entering employee data into computer database.</li>
<li>Co-ordinating onboarding for induction and new recruits</li>
<li>Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.</li>
<li>Engage fully in the Trust appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the Trust goals and improvement plans.</li>
<li>To participate in performance and development review processes, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.</li>
<li>Update and maintain school’s website, including ensuring the school calendar is accurate and up to date.</li>
<li>Assist school with the distribution of FSM vouchers and the verification of early years funding for submission to the local authority.</li>
<li>Supporting HR related training programs, workshops, and seminars.</li>
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Please refer to the recruitment pack for further details on the position. This can be found directly on the Trust's website.
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Application Process
Complete the Trust application form (<a href="https://www.thfnw.uk/page/?title=Career+Opportunities&amp;pid=36" target="_blank">https://www.thfnw.uk/page/?title=Career+Opportunities&amp;pid=36</a>)
The job description and person specification should be used to assist in completing the form. C.Vs will not be accepted. Include a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 A4 sides to describe the skills, knowledge and experience to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and are able to fulfil the requirements of the role.
The completed application form needs to be sent to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk</a>.

Primary Support Officer

Job Title: Planning Lawyer Starting Salary:&nbsp;£53,806 plus £5,398 market enhancement rising to £59,497 plus £5,424 market enhancement plus a one-off Welcome Payment of £4000 Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>With more than 100 colleagues in the team Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.Herts Legal provides a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.We offer flexible hybrid working and have recently moved to newly refurbished modern offices in Stevenage.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking to grow our successful Environment Law Team, which is central to the broad portfolio of legal work connected with Hertfordshire’s planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work and supporting the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.The Environment Law Team provides legal advice and assistance to client departments and District Councils on planning, highways and environmental matters, and is also involved in supporting the Council’s major infrastructure and community facing projects.The role will be client facing providing high quality legal services to Council officers and Members, committees, and other council bodies.&nbsp;Role Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage your own case load of routine and more complex matters</li><li>Provide quality practical advice and support to clients on planning and highways cases&nbsp;</li><li>Advice to and occasional attendance at Planning Committees</li><li>Participate in training courses and seminars for Members, officers and others.</li><li>Ensure that the decisions made by client departments are lawful, accord with County Council policy and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently</li><li>Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary</li><li>Make recommendations to the Team lead Specialist Lawyer and Assistant Chief Legal Officer on improvements in practice and procedure in the Team to ensure that the Team retains pre-eminence in its practice area.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>A qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning and highways law, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, and rights of way</li><li>Excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents and agreements.</li><li>Experience in managing and prioritise workloads to achieve client outcomes to timescale and within budget</li><li>Experience in client care skills and the ability to develop relationships with client officers</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels</li><li>Self-sufficient and experienced in the production of all documents and correspondence</li><li>Proven attention to detail and a pragmatic, flexible and commercial approach to problem solving</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the broad spectrum of environmental work</li><li>Experience of working in a local authority legal environment and an understanding of the issues facing local authorities, their legal service departments and lawyers</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 Corporate Services, level CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 26th February 2026Benefits 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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Planning Lawyer

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead Starting Salary: £34,434 pa with the opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annumHours: 37 per week, however we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements* Contract: PermanentInclusion is at the heart of everything we do.We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.<h4>About the role</h4>As an EHC Coordinator, you’ll manage and process EHC plans within a complex legal framework and tight statutory timescales. This is a highly process-driven role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and strong case management skills. You’ll be reviewing documents, implementing legal requirements, and creating, amending, and maintaining plans that shape the support children receive. While you’ll communicate regularly with practitioners, parents, and carers, these conversations are focused on statutory processes and decision-making, rather than direct interaction with children or young people. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes:We have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>School Age: responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school</li><li>Services for Young People (Age 16 and over) - Based in Apsley: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP </li><li>Tribunals: responsible for managing the local authority’s response to SEND appeals, including preparing evidence, coordinating with professionals and schools, and representing the authority at hearings.</li><li>Virtual School: champions the education of Hertfordshire’s Children Looked After, Previously Looked After, and those in Kinship Care— supporting over 1,000 pupils across 600+ settings, and funding interventions to close attainment gaps and raise aspiration</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014, with the ability to interpret and apply this guidance effectively in practice.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment</li><li>Excellent written skills to support accurate case recording and contribute to quality EHC plans</li><li>Experience of working with children, families, or professionals in education, health, or care settings OR transferable skills/lived experience relevant to SEND</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management </li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care<h4>Grow with the Hertfordshire SEND Academy</h4>We’re proud winners of the 2025 Children &amp; Young People Now Workforce Development Award recognising our commitment to professional growth.You’ll receive training to prepare you for your role via our award-winning Hertfordshire SEND Academy, along with a generous pay and benefits package.<h4>Do rewarding work that really matters</h4>Your role will support children and young people with SEND to access education and support. The work is highly process‑driven, involving interaction with parents and professionals, but little or no direct work with children and young people. The work can be challenging, but is also very rewarding.Join our team as we strive for better outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families by continuing to improve the effectiveness and reach of our statutory SEND services.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.*We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job share, or other patterns that support work-life balance. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application if this is appropriate for you.<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.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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Coordinator

Job Title: SEND EHC Team Lead Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead / Stevenage Starting salary: £42,839 to £47,181 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND Regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively in practice.</li><li>Proven experience in leading and managing staff, with a track record of delivering excellent service outcomes.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across education, health, and care services.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent, or significant experience within education or SEND-related roles.</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!For an informal conversation please <a href="mailto:contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> /&nbsp; <a href="mailto:rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits 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.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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Team Lead

Job Title: SEND Review Officer Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 pa (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Apsley or Stevenage Hours: 37 per week Contract:&nbsp;PermanentInclusion is at the heart of everything we do.We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.<h4>About the team</h4>We have opportunities for you to specialise in the School Age SEND who are responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school.<h4>About the role</h4>As a SEND Review Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the review process for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. This is aprocess-driven role, requiring strong attention to detail and organisational skills. You’ll record annual reviews, update plans where amendments are required, and ensure accurate case management within statutory timelines. While you’ll communicate with professionals and occasionally parents/carers, these conversations are focused on gathering information and supporting statutory processes rather than direct work with children or young people.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Recording annual reviews and updating EHC plans where changes are needed.</li><li>Communicating with professionals to gather outstanding information.</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records.</li><li>Supporting effective case management and integrated working practices.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014, with the ability to interpret and apply this guidance effectively in practice.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written skills to support accurate case recording and contribute to quality EHC plans</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with children, families, or professionals in education, health, or care settings OR transferable skills/lived experience relevant to SEND</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&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC7&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social care<h4>Grow with the Hertfordshire SEND Academy</h4>We’re proud winners of the 2025 Children &amp; Young People Now Workforce Development Award recognising our commitment to professional growth.You’ll receive training to prepare you for your role via our award-winning Hertfordshire SEND Academy, along with a generous pay and benefits package.<h4>Do rewarding work that really matters</h4>Your role will support children and young people with SEND to access education and support. The work is highly process‑driven, involving interaction with parents and professionals, but little or no direct work with children and young people. The work can be challenging, but is also very rewarding.Join our team as we strive for better outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families by continuing to improve the effectiveness and reach of our statutory SEND services.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.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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Make a Difference in Lancaster As Service Manager for Planning &amp; Housing Strategy, you will lead the team shaping Lancaster’s future through the delivery of sustainable development, climate action, and community-focused planning. Your work will ensure that planning and housing policies support vibrant neighbourhoods, protect heritage, and enhance local facilities and transport, making a real difference to residents’ lives. What You’ll Be Doing You will manage an award-winning multi-disciplinary team delivering the Council’s strategic planning and housing agenda. You will build on these good foundations to provide strategic vision and continuing momentum as we seek to deliver our ambitious placemaking agenda. This includes overseeing strong performance across all planning policy service areas, and working alongside Senior Management and Councillors to deliver excellence in terms of new policy development and strategy implementation. You’ll Fit Right In If… You are a full MRTPI member with demonstrable experience in planning and housing policy management. You bring excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of managing teams and budgets. You share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, and hold a full UK driving licence. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about shaping sustainable communities and leading positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment. Why Work With Us Our Benefits Generous annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Car purchase scheme Lifestyle savings Health Care Cash Plan Volunteering days Wellbeing support Flexible working friendly We welcome discussions about flexible working and will be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance. Inclusive employerWe welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria. Interview Date: Week Commencing: 2 March 2026





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Lancaster City Council

Service Manager - Planning and Housing Strategy

<h4>Job summary</h4>The National Archives' Collection Care Department has a strong and growing reputation for its outstanding expertise in caring of archival collections. Our collection is one of the largest and most important archival collections in the world, with more than 220 shelf kilometres of paper, parchment, photographs, textiles and other materials. The long-term preservation of our collection provides unique challenges, as we are balancing the needs of the materials against demands for access and sustainability. We are looking for a highly motivated, very experienced, well respected, and creative expert to build on the success of recent years and to further develop The National Archives' preservation and operations agenda. You will leverage the existing expertise within the department, drive innovation and bring new perspectives to approaching the long-term preservation of our entire collection. Working in tandem with our Heritage Science Conservation Research, Conservation for Imaging, Conservation and Treatment Development, and Engagement teams, as well as relevant departments across the organisation, you will constantly benchmark our preservation practice against national and international standards and best practice. You will use your deep understanding of value and risk assessment, material deterioration, and data modelling to inform our approach to managing our repositories and access to our collection. You will work closely with peers around the world to find ever new and innovative solutions to our complex preservation challenges and you will expand our professional network to the benefit of the team's professional development and that of our collection. Your commitment to operating sustainably will help us to meet our ambitious sustainability targets for our site, and you and your team will effectively support all of Collection Care’s operations. A highly effective communicator, you will lead on The National Archives' approach to the long-term preservation of our physical collection, support our exhibition and public engagement agenda, provide leadership for the sector, and will push our publication output and presence at international conferences. Responsible for managing teams supporting the delivery of on-going preservation programmes and Collection Care operations, you will define priorities, manage risks, and will align our approach to preservation with The National Archives' strategic plan. As Head of Preventive Conservation and Operations you will form part of Collection Care's Senior Management team, and you will assume strong leadership in the development and delivery of key strategic initiatives for the whole department in line with current and future objectives of The National Archives.<h4>Job description</h4>Full job description attached (see below).<h4>Person specification</h4>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.Application Process • Interview: Interviews will be held on-site in Kew in February 2026. Candidates invited for interview will be asked to prepare a presentation, and will attend a peer panel as part of the assessment process. • Personal Statement: We ask all applicants to submit work history details and a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words. Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements in the job description so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements.Essential criteria:<ul><li>Post-graduate preservation, collection management, conservation, or heritage science qualification. Expert knowledge and extensive experience of preservation in a recognized capacity.</li><li>Strong intellectual capacity and technical skills to engage preservation experts and scientists within and outside your own specialist field alongside high analytical skills to effectively analyse and evaluate preservation strategies.</li><li>Very strong problem-solving skills and creativity to address the most complex preservation problems and to develop innovative solutions whilst exploring new technological methods.</li><li>Demonstrably strong ability to develop, manage and deliver high level preservation projects and to explore unchartered territory.</li><li>Very strong networking, collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong links with senior staff at The National Archives and with university departments and the public alike.</li><li>Sound judgement, critical thinking and decisiveness as well as a deep understanding of risk and value assessment to drive The National Archives' long-term preservation approach.</li><li>Extensive management skills and the ability to prioritise projects relating to their wider impact and to balance competing claims for resources.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral and for different audiences and a track record of peer reviewed publications and presentations at international level.</li></ul>Desirable criteria:<ul><li>Experience of teaching and mentoring.</li><li>Experience of academic and/ or scientific research.</li><li>Experience with the media</li></ul>Sponsorship: We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please contact us with any questions using the contact details at the bottom of this page.<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £52,130, The National Archives contributes £15,102 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a>;<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Reasonable adjustments:If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:<ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional</li></ul> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02039855979</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> nationalarchives.gov.uk<h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4OTMmdmVyaWZ5PWM2MTk0YWZlZjNmOGY5YTkxMzZkMDc0NzQ0YTdiZGQ2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4OTkyLTEwNTYwZWJkNmU4ZWI5MWFjNzc2ZmYyYjhlNzJmYjQ5MWQ4N2E0NzA=" target="_blank">Head of Preventive Conservation and Operations Job Description Opens in new window</a> (docx, 39kB)

The National Archives

Head of Preventive Conservation and Operations

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Supreme Court is the United Kingdom’s highest court of appeal. It hears appeals on arguable points of law of general public importance, concentrating on cases of the greatest significance. The UKSC is the final court of appeal for all United Kingdom civil cases, and criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland and (in certain cases) Scotland. The Court plays an important role in the development of UK law. The impact of UKSC decisions extends far beyond the parties involved in any given case, helping to shape our society. Its judgments directly affect everyday lives. At the end of 2024, the Court implemented the CRM software and websites that were developed as part of a wide-ranging Change Programme. The Change Programme focused on our people, culture, and processes, by putting user needs at the heart of everything we do. Technology and online services are the enabler for building an excellent customer journey, delivering online services that our users rightly expect and need. This has greatly improved our efficiency and effectiveness, and we will continue to build on the flexibility and resilience of our workforce providing them with the skills and tools that they need to deliver excellence as part of the Skilled Civil Service. The Change Programme is also about transparency and outreach, so that we can serve the public by ensuring that our work is visible, accessible, and trusted. <h4>Job description</h4>The Case Managers support Registry in ensuring the arrangements (including costs) for all appeals and applications to the UKSC and the JCPC are dealt with in an efficient, timely and appropriate manner. The role includes assisting our customers with filing their cases at the Court using the online portal, managing applications, answering calls and correspondence, and referencing the Court’s Rules and Practice Directions.<h4>Person specification</h4>Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Case Manager, the postholder is a key member of the Registry Team and supports the Registry Team through: Customer Service:<ul><li>Act as the first point of call for members of the public, solicitors, barristers, and other members of the legal profession overseas.</li><li>Consistent application of Customer Service procedures to provide a world class service to meet the needs of Court users</li><li>Address enquiries and resolve customer concerns in accordance with Court policies and key performance indicators.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, case information and other documentation in the Case Management System (“CMS”), including fee payments/refunds as necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with Court teams as required to address customer needs and ensure efficient service delivery.</li></ul>Managing Cases and Legal Support:<ul><li>Issue appeals and applications ensuring that the Supreme Court/Judicial Committee has jurisdiction to hear the case and that the papers filed meet the requirements of the practice directions.</li><li>Advise and assist parties with appeal applications and how to navigate the portal.</li><li>Offer advice and guidance relating to the meaning of the practice directions, preparation of appeal/application papers/costs application, and the jurisdiction of the Court/Board.</li><li>Prepare papers to go to the Justices, Costs Judges, Registrars and Costs Officer for PTA/appeal/costs applications.</li><li>Prepare orders, instructions or formal directions for parties as necessary.</li><li>Where relevant liaise with parties and Costs Judges to list hearings and support their administrative smooth running. </li><li>Manage applications started before the new CMS was implemented – ensuring that these are progressed in line with court timeframes, and where relevant taking payments where these are applicable outside the new CMS.</li></ul>Registry Operational Support:<ul><li>Supporting the preparation of statistical information as required including support for monthly reports.</li><li>Perform other tasks as delegated by the Costs Officer, Registrars or Registry Operations Manager to assist the Registry and other areas of the Court. This may include supervising the team or stepping in to usher in Court when necessary.</li><li>Managing the archive of past appeals and historic data.</li></ul>Judicial and Court Support:<ul><li>Showing flexibility to assess different priorities each day depending on the hearings listed and the needs of the Justices.</li><li>Continually developing knowledge and processes to support the Court’s objective to be a world-leading Court.</li></ul>Case Management System:<ul><li>The UKSC’s Case Management System (CMS) uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Pages platforms to manage case-related user interactions and data.</li><li>Identify issues and support development of the CMS</li></ul> to ensure any changes are reflected.<ul><li>Provide support and training to internal and external users to improve their experience and increase their confidence in using the CMS.</li><li>Propose enhancements to improve system functionality.</li></ul>Other duties: <ul><li>To support the Senior Case Manager in maintaining and developing the CMS</li></ul><ul><li>To undertake other duties that are commensurate with grade</li></ul>Essential criteria<ol><li>Excellent understanding and experience of providing recognised customer service in a fast paced and high profile environment</li><li>Excellent attention to detail / accuracy</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with people at all levels </li><li>Practical experience of using Microsoft Office and proven IT skills, ideally using a Case Management System or equivalent </li><li>Flexible approach with the ability to adapt and improve processes and change priorities as required</li><li>Demonstrable confidence and judgment in taking the initiative, particularly in recognising when issues should be escalated or handled independently</li></ol>Desirable criteria<ol><li>Knowledge and understanding of the court system in the United Kingdom</li><li>Experience working with members of the Judiciary</li><li>Understanding of the Rules and Practice Directions of the UKSC and JCPC</li></ol><h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,417, The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom contributes £7,653 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>On-site café and discounts for staff.</li><li>Corporate membership to Benenden Health.</li><li>Annual eyecare voucher</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>EdenRed employee benefits membership</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours.Application processApplications are via CV and Supporting Statement. The supporting statement should explain why you have the relevant skills and experience for the role linked to the essential criteria and behaviours required, which should be no longer than 1000 words. Your CV and Supporting Statement should be sent to <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a>If you need to speak to a member of the recruitment team regarding the process please contact <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a>Please ensure your supporting statement covers why you wish to apply and the relevance of your experience/education addressing the Success Profile behaviours. If there are a large number of applicants, the panel will sift on the lead strength which will be Managing a Quality Service.Closing date for applications is 23:59 on 30 January 2026Interviews are likely to take place w/c 16 and 23 February 2026. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Registry Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.supremecourt.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.supremecourt.uk/working-for-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3NDkmdmVyaWZ5PWRlNzZkYTQyNGQ3NDc0ZTY2ODAwODBlODBiZDE5MjU4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMjgzLWNhOTUzMTI2MWYyNGE4ZmU3NTY1NmU2OWQwM2NkYTYxY2RiYWVhNjQ=" target="_blank">UKSC Case Manager Band D Job description and Success Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 148kB)

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

Case Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>Delivery Support AdministratorSalary: £25,842 Per annum Hours: Full time, job share or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open Ended and Fixed term Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire Grade: UKRI Band B Positions Available: 2Two positions 12-month fixed termClosing date: Sunday 1st February 2026<h4>Job description</h4>About EPSRCEPSRC is the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. We invest over £850 million a year in a broad range of subjects from mathematics to materials science and from information technology to structural engineering. EPSRC is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the largest public sector funder of research and innovation, with an annual budget of over £8bn and including 7 research councils. You can find out more about UKRI via: <a href="https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/about-uk-research-and-innovation/our-organisation/" target="_blank">https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/about-uk-research-and-innovation/our-organisation/</a>Job PurposeThe main purpose of this role as Delivery Support Administrator is to support the organisation through the delivery of high-quality, effective administrative support. As part of their respective teams, Delivery Support Administrators are assigned responsibilities/activities to deliver through their respective delivery support management structures.Delivery Support Administrators are also expected to work flexibly across other teams to provide support to other EPSRC teams and activities as required. The role contributes to the achievement of teams’ specific objectives by providing support across some, or all or the following areas:<ul><li>General support</li><li>Peer Review</li><li>Resourcing</li><li>Strategic Priorities</li><li>Data Management</li></ul>Delivery Support Administrators also understand EPSRC’s mission, strategy and operations to deliver the above support effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve working flexibly across various activities and may also involve supporting strategic projects, responding to emerging and changing priorities with clarity of purpose and to tight deadlines. Your role will involve building and managing relationships with senior colleagues as well as internal and external stakeholders.As a delivery support administrator, you may be providing support as follows:<ul><li>Using meeting scheduling systems and processes, document management structures, and internal standard operating procedures</li><li>Support and help to deliver our process of peer review using our systems</li><li>Arrangement and support for virtual and in-person meetings including preparation of agendas and note takin</li><li>Providing Funding Opportunity support, including setting up webinars </li><li>Monitoring shared mailboxes to ensure that queries and requests are dealt with in a timely manner </li><li>Travel and accommodation booking </li><li>Team diary management</li><li>Information monitoring and collation of reporting materials, briefings and document management</li><li>Support delivery of EPSRC events</li><li>General project support and other team activities as required</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>A minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent)</li><li>Previous administrative experience</li><li>A sound knowledge of Microsoft packages</li><li>Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail as evidenced through your Covering Letter and CV</li><li>Experience of inbox support</li><li>Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work as a proactive team member, using your initiative to deal with problems and overcome challenges to deliver the team’s activities</li><li>Ability to manage change and pressure and work in an adaptable and flexible manner</li><li>Ability to establish and manage wider working relationships with colleagues at all levels</li><li>Effective verbal communication</li><li>Ability to work at pace in a dynamic environment, reprioritising tasks as appropriate</li><li>Ability to establish and manage wider working relationships with colleagues at all levels</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,842, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council contributes £7,486 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!A list of benefits below:<ul><li>An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.</li><li>30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).</li><li>Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.</li><li>Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.</li><li>Flexible working options.</li></ul>Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : UKRI Recruitment team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul>

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Delivery Support Administrator

Northern Ireland Office

Senior Head of Finance (Ref: 13642)

<h4>Job summary</h4>As an apprentice social researcher, you will be joining a community of over 2000 social researchers across more than 30 organisations across the Civil Service. The range of opportunities open to you through the Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GSRDAP) is huge – working in government departments responsible for things like business, energy, justice, education, and the environment. That means you will have the opportunity to have an impact on improving the areas that really matter to the world you live in – working on issues like: <ul><li>How government can tackle climate change</li><li>How government can improve education </li><li>How government can prevent crime </li><li>How government can reduce homelessness </li></ul> …that is to say, in government, social research underpins some of the most important challenges that the country faces. They help senior leaders make the biggest decisions better – providing them with the data and insight they need to get the big calls right. For more information about the scheme visit our GSRDAP website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-social-research-degree-apprenticeship-programme" target="_blank">Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme - GOV.UK</a>Question and Answer SessionThere will be a Question and Answer (Q&amp;A) session with the GSR Recruitment Team to chat about the application process and the experience of working as an apprentice in government. Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026Time: 16:30 pm to 17:30 pm Place: Virtual, on Microsoft Teams. <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q2ZDIyOWUtYjliZC00NmIxLWIxNDYtZWM4MTIzZTJjYjM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ed1644c5-05e0-49e6-bc39-fcf7ac51c18c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d58dd644-e478-4506-b44f-57c2e5e98f20%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here to join the meeting</a>We will give you:<ul><li>Information regarding a career in Government social research and in the Civil Service</li><li>An outline of the recruitment process for the scheme</li><li>Our tips on filling out the application form.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4>As an apprentice social researcher, you will be studying for a bespoke degree in social research whilst putting your cutting-edge research skills to direct use in the workplace every day, by producing the evidence base for decisions on high profile public policies. This is an exciting time to be joining the Civil Service, and with continuous support you will prepare vital briefings for senior officials, ministers, or the public, produce critical social insight and ensure the quality and appropriate use of government data. Social Researchers study what people feel, think, and do, to answer questions in all areas of society, including education, crime prevention, uses of artificial intelligence, homelessness, climate change, many more. The Government Social Research profession works across these issues and many more to develop impactful research projects and support national and local government priorities. You can read more about the GSR <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-social-research-profession/about" target="_blank">here</a>. A Government Social Research (GSR) apprenticeship is a four-year programme undertaking the Level 6 Applied Social Research standard including attaining a BA honours degree. At the same time, you will be working in a team of social researchers and other analysts in a government department, supported by a manager and a buddy. Your degree will be a mixture of online and face-to-face teaching with a residential week each year at the University of Kent in Canterbury at the beginning of September. The department you work in will make any necessary travel arrangements and payment for you to attend in-person events, with the University of Kent, from your office location. About your BA research degree: <ul><li>This is the UK’s first ever bespoke applied social research undergraduate degree apprenticeship. You will develop transferable and applied knowledge, skills and behaviours that will set you up for a long career in modern social research. The course will cover a broad range of contemporary quantitative and qualitative social research methods and skills, alongside how they can be applied to bring about real-world change and help government and organisations make better decisions. </li><li>This includes, but is not limited to: how to collect and use data for analysis in a range of different social contexts; how to design impactful research projects that could inform some of society’s most pressing questions; how to make use of modern social research software that will also bring you transferrable skills in coding; and you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in an area of relevant interest to you.</li></ul> Working as a member of the GSR involves the development and use of: <ul><li>Quantitative skills: manipulating and presenting data.</li><li>Writing and presentation techniques: communicating research clearly and succinctly to senior officials and ministers.</li><li>Applied research skills: undertaking and using research to provide critical insight to government on a range of issues from the environment to transport. </li></ul>At the end of four years, successful completion of the End Point Assessment (EPA) will guarantee you permanent employment within the GSR.<h4>Person specification</h4>EligibilityNationality Requirements:<ul><li>You must have resided in the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship. </li><li>Individuals will also need to demonstrate that they meet the relevant immigration requirements and their eligibility under the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs). Please see below Nationality Requirements for more information.</li><li>This includes the right to remain and take up full-time work in the UK for the entire duration of the 4-year programme by August 2026.</li></ul>Qualification Requirements:Candidates must have a minimum of:<ul><li>Five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade C (4) or above or equivalent.</li><li>96 UCAS points under the 2017 tariff point system (e.g., CCC at A Level or equivalent qualifications, not including General Studies) or expected to achieve this by August 2026.</li></ul>Please note:This apprenticeship is specifically designed for those who do not already hold a degree. You are, therefore, not eligible for the GSRDAP scheme if you have a further education qualification at level 6 (degree level) or above. Desired skills<ul><li>Well organised, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.</li><li>Able to understand and explain complex information verbally and in writing.</li><li>Able to use IT, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.</li><li>Able to solve problems, establishing issues and advantages and disadvantages of different options.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team working towards a common goal.</li><li>Able to think critically and question things. </li></ul>Personal qualities<ul><li>Enthusiasm for what a degree in social research entails and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship over 4 years. </li><li>Interest in undertaking a role which can improve people’s lives. </li><li>Curiosity in current affairs.</li><li>Keen to learn and develop.</li><li>Not required, but flexible to travel within the UK.</li></ul>If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to CTC/SC/DV level. More information about the vetting process can be found at the following link <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Vetting and Clearance Levels Guidance</a>In addition, some departments require candidates to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years having spent no period longer than 3 months outside of the UK to get security clearance. <h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li> Fully funded BA (Hons) Applied Social Research Degree with the University of Kent.</li><li>Learning and development tailored to your role.</li><li>An environment with flexible working options.</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a>.</li><li>Minimum of 25 days Annual Leave.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Ability.The selection process comprises of the following stages.Stage 1: Application form including personal statement Complete the online application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and any predicted grades up to August 2026. Plus, a personal statement of no more than 1000 words. Your statement should include the following: 1. Why you are interested in the apprenticeship; 2. How you are planning to balance work and study; 3. How you are planning to keep yourself motivated and keep track of your performance. We will not require you toupload or attach a separate CV document to your application form. Once you have submitted your application form you will not be permitted to amend it.Stage 2: Online tests Once you have completed your application form, you will receive links to take two online tests, verbal and numerical. These tests are not timed, meaning you can take as long as you need to complete them. Please note that your application and online tests must be completed before applications close at 16.00 pm on Friday 6 February 2026.Stage 3: Online test pass mark set If you pass the online tests your application will be sent for sifting (marking).Stage 4: SiftYour application form will be sifted on your personal statement. Candidates who are unsuccessful at the sift stage will not be given any feedback or comments. Stage 5: Assessment Centre Candidates passing the sift stage, will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The assessment is split into two parts: a written exercise assignment and then on a separate day you will have an interview including a presentation task. Further information on what to expect at the assessment centre will be sent to candidates invited to attend.Stage 6: Apprenticeship OfferIf you are successful, you will be offered a place on the apprenticeship subject to obtaining satisfactory grades, references (i.e., personal or work) and passing security checks. All candidates will be offered a role based on merit. Location preferences will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. Please take note that due to the limited number of posts available in specific locations, successful candidates may be offered roles in nearby towns. It is important for candidates to note that many of the roles are located outside of London. Occasionally, a department may withdraw from the scheme before placements are offered, or we have more successful candidates than available placements. In such cases, applicants will be placed on a reserve list. The reserve list will be open until September 2026.If an apprenticeship offer has been made and a candidate's exam results received in August 2026 are lower than our minimum requirements (and the candidate has submitted the exam for a remark), the apprenticeship offer will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if the offer can still proceed.Recruitment timelinePlease note that this timeline may be subject to change.<ul><li>13 January 2026 – Applications open. </li><li>6 February 2026 at 16:00 pm – Scheme closes (NB: the 2 online tests and application form must be completed by this deadline).</li><li>w/c 16 February 2026 – Pass mark set for the online tests and successful candidates progressed to sift.</li><li>February to March 2026 – Sift period of applications. </li><li>w/c 30 March 2026 - Assessment Centre: Written exercise.</li><li>27 April to 8 May 2026 - Assessment Centre: Online interview, including a presentation task.</li><li>From late May 2026 – Candidates informed of their Assessment Centre / interview outcome and successful candidates assigned to a government department. Departments contact successful candidates to start onboarding and pre-appointment checks.</li><li>Early September 2026 – Apprenticeship starts.</li></ul> Additional guidance will be given before each stage of the process. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : GESR Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints procedure Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact us, the Government Economic and Social Research Team (GESR) by emailing <a href="mailto:gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you may contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>

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