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Private Sector Housing Manager
Post No: 4221
Salary: Starting from £55,569 to £60,884 per annum
Grade: Grade 10
Hours: 37 hour per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall
Closing date: 28th July 2025
Interviews: 6th August 2025
Private Sector Housing Manager - Lead and Innovate in Adur &amp; Worthing
Adur &amp; Worthing Councils are seeking a motivated and experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a key opportunity to manage vital services and contribute to the strategic development of private sector housing and environmental health within our community.
About the Role:
As Private Sector Housing Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Assistant Director of Housing &amp; Homelessness Prevention to manage the Council's Private Sector Housing and Housing grants teams on a day-to-day basis. Your focus will be on ensuring the service remains relevant, cost-effective, and customer-focused. A significant aspect of this role involves ensuring the Councils meet their statutory responsibilities concerning housing in the private sector, encompassing owner-occupied and tenanted properties.
We encourage new approaches to service delivery, aiming to innovate and develop our offerings in line with changes to central government policy and emerging local housing needs. You will provide effective supervision to your teams and maintain control over budgets, quality, and performance within the service. Adur &amp; Worthing Councils are committed to a new operating model that integrates digital and data at the core of the organisation. As a leader, you will be expected to champion this shift, ensuring your practice and service demonstrably adopt new ways of working. Additionally, you will embed our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation into the daily working practices of your team.
If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we look forward to receiving your application!
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
<ul>
<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Private Sector Housing Manager

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Asset Support Officer
Post No: 44416
Salary: Starting from £27,711 to £30,060 p.a.
Grade: Grade 4
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall&nbsp;
Closing date: 27th July 2025
Interviews: TBC
At Adur &amp; Worthing we are committed to taking an entrepreneurial and commercial approach to serving our communities. We are focused on using our assets and investments to improve our economy and support our communities. So…
<ul>
<li>Are you interested in property and seeking a role within a friendly and results oriented team?</li>
<li>Are you adaptable and a good communicator?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Are you IT literate, organised and able to think on the spot?</li>
<li>Are you perhaps returning to work after a career break and wanting to use your experience to help us support Council services?</li>
<li>Do you want to get out of the office occasionally and visit our properties?</li>
</ul>
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to take on this exciting and challenging opportunity to work in the Property &amp; Investment Team in the Major Project &amp; Investment Service at Adur &amp; Worthing Councils.
The Councils have a wide variety of non-residential and commercial property and we maximise value from these assets whilst further growing our portfolio. Working across the Adur District and Worthing Borough administrative area provides a unique breadth of opportunity, each with their individual challenges – and rewards.
This is a forward-thinking environment in which your administrative skills will flourish. We will want you to get the ball rolling and quickly gain an overview of how we can do better, we have experienced staff to assist in your success.
In this busy and diverse role, you will be working with a high-performing professional team. We are therefore looking for someone with great IT skills and willingness to adapt as well as the ability to work closely with colleagues from across the Council.
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your covering letter.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
<ul>
<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Asset Support Officer

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The Role
This post is politically restricted.&nbsp;
Lancaster City Council is an award winning, ambitious and inclusive Council, serving a wide range of communities across city, coast and countryside, including the historic City of Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and the surrounding area. Our Resources team has a large and diverse range of responsibilities including Finance, Exchequer, ICT, Audit and Revenues and Benefits services.&nbsp; The Resources team is well integrated and provides a really positive, welcoming environment with a notably professional and focussed work ethic in supporting the Council’s environmental, economic and community priorities for the district.
The Exchequer Services team exists to ensure the Council is able to effectively secure, deploy and manage its resources in pursuit of its ambitious goals. This is a challenging post, and we are looking for an experienced manager to lead a small team dealing with a variety of central functions including payroll and allowances, payments, sundry debtors, and income management.&nbsp;
You will be responsible for managing and driving forward further changes and improvements within the section to ensure value for money, including performance management arrangements generally.&nbsp;
This post is permanent. The hours of work are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.&nbsp;This post will require a hybrid approach to working, with attendance at onsite and online meetings, bookable workspaces and working from home.&nbsp; Meetings may be in Lancaster, Morecambe or elsewhere in the District and County. Your assumed place of work will be Lancaster Town Hall.&nbsp;
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
For an informal discussion about this role and the opportunities that it offers, please contact either Paul Thompson (Chief Officer (Resources) and s151 Officer), phone 01524 582603 or email <a href="mailto:pthompson@lancaster.gov.uk" target="_blank">pthompson@lancaster.gov.uk</a>
Interview date: TBC

Lancaster City Council

Exchequer Services Manager

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The Financial Hardship team provides impartial policy advice to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly on issues relating to poverty and financial insecurity in London. It also delivers a number of the Mayor’s programmes in support of London households on low incomes.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Roles in the Financial Hardship team cover a mix of policy and delivery-focused activity and involve regular close working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. We often act as subject matter experts on issues relating to financial hardship. We get involved in the full policy and delivery cycle – helping to answer the question of how the GLA or its partners should respond to a given issue and then leading or supporting the establishment of appropriate and effective interventions.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
<ul>
<li>Working with internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver programmes to support Londoners on low incomes</li>
<li>Writing briefings and consultation responses on behalf of the Mayor of London</li>
<li>Supporting the effective scrutiny and oversight of GLA activity by responding to London Assembly members’ questions and committee investigations</li>
<li>Maintaining an overview of developments in policy and legislation</li>
<li>Being responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in line with governance and finance processes</li>
</ul>
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
<ul>
<li>Expert knowledge and experience of social policy, in particular within a London context.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A track record of successful project management, and delivering results on target and within budget.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and understanding of policy development processes within a complex political environment, including first rate analytical skills, and with an eye on how policy will be implemented in practice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the stakeholders and relationships that are key to the development and delivery of social policy in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Nick MacAndrews&nbsp;or Financial Hardship Team manager&nbsp;Dan Drillsma-Milgrom&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk</a>.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: w/c 15th September&nbsp;(may be subject to change)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.

Senior Policy and Project Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Central Library and Archives ManagerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will lead and manage a high-quality library and archive service at Central Library, ensuring excellence in customer experience and public engagement</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will oversee service development initiatives and contribute to service-wide projects that align with corporate and central government priorities</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and best value across designated service areas</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will line manages and support staff teams, including recruitment, performance management, training, and wellbeing</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will promote and develop the service internally and externally, ensuring alignment with national standards and continuous improvement</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will Foster collaborative partnerships with individuals, groups, and organisations to maximise library resource use</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will ensure effective facilities management of Central Library, including security, maintenance, and cleanliness</li>
<li>The Central Library and Archives Manager will represent the service at meetings and deputise for the Libraries Strategy and Improvement Manager when required</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working - A 'Flexibility First' approach to agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme - option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Thursday 31st July 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 4th August 2025 Interview date: planned Thursday 14th and Friday 15th August 2025Interview format: competency interview and testWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kathryn Boothroyd via <a href="mailto:kathryn.boothroyd@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">kathryn.boothroyd@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Central Library and Archives Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Procurement Manager
Fixed Term,&nbsp;Full Time
£46,388 to £54,573 per annum
Location:&nbsp;Chelmsford
Working Style:&nbsp;<a>Anywhere worker</a>
Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months.
Do you want to make a difference to real people and real lives? Do you want to be a part of helping to shape the future of our Procurement Service at Essex County Council (ECC)?
Did you know that ECC spends c£1.2Billion per annum on 3rd party commissioned services, making it the 2nd largest spending Authority in the UK? The Procurement Team at ECC are&nbsp;<a href="https://socialvalueportal.com/resources/case-study/social-value-in-action/nsvc22-essex-county-council/" target="_blank">award winning&nbsp;</a>and support the organisation to deliver services to 1.4million residents. We aim to lead the profession on exciting initiatives such as social value, climate action through procurement and how we use our size and scale to support our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/levelling-essex" target="_blank">Levelling up Agenda</a>.
This is an exciting role within the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), a shared procurement team that undertakes all procurement activity across a number of District and Borough Authorities. The Partnership currently supports 5 authorities, but this number and the team is growing. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a significant number and variety of procurement projects across these Authorities, taking a business partner role in supporting two EPP member authorities and helping set and develop procurement practice across the partnership.
Excellent stakeholder skills at all levels both internal and external are key as well as a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative and complete work to a high standard. Whilst being able to adapt to conflicting timeframes and challenging deadlines ensuring these with a positive and pro-active approach. A good understanding of procurement legislation and how it can be applied to achieve the partnership’s outcomes is essential.
You will be joining an established and supportive team of professionals, and this role would be ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual with leadership skills who is also able to develop others as well as themselves. This role would also line manage once established.
This is a great role in a vibrant and growing team. You’ll find an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued, and you have the opportunity to progress your career.
To learn more about the Procurement Service and careers in Procurement please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement" target="_blank">https://www.workingforessex.com/careers-in-procurement</a>
To find out what a typical day as a Procurement Manager with ECC looks like, hear from one of our colleagues&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-mark-category-contract-manager" target="_blank">Mark&nbsp;</a>.
Accountabilities
<ul>
<li>Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives</li>
<li>Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of a wider variety of procurement projects to enhance levels of service and minimise costs. This requires working collaboratively with colleagues across each member council and externally, to ensure best practice can be achieved when implementing new ways of working.</li>
<li>Collaborate with and exert influence on Directors, Senior Managers and Members as to the commercial and financial viability of differing commercial options for specific projects within complex and often, contentious environments.</li>
<li>Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority’s interests.</li>
<li>Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with EPP and member authority policies.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market provision and explore opportunities to close those gaps.</li>
<li>Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.</li>
<li>Support the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as ‘best in class’. Ensure policies, procedures, documents and workflows are kept up-to-date and remain best in class.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
<ul>
<li>Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS and or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.</li>
<li>Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements.</li>
<li>Significant public sector sourcing experience.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering continuous improvements in large, strategic arrangements with evidence of generating significant cost and service benefits.</li>
<li>Knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category / categories within their control and its impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties.</li>
<li>Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi million pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a political environment and skilled in understanding and responding to different perspectives.</li>
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To read more about the procurement service and the wider Corporate Services function of Essex County Council please follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services" target="_blank">https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services</a>
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As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025,&nbsp;Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkingforessex.com%2Froles%3Fsource%3Dworkingforessex.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Burrus2%40essex.gov.uk%7C2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638790046808311814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.
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Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>
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Salary: M1-M6+ Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional BenefitsHours: Full TimeContract: Permanent Start date: September 2025With you in our classrooms, we can change lives. Kingswood Academy, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join our team and further strengthen our outstanding provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape a career within an exceptional school. You are somebody who can:<ul>
<li>Engage and motivate pupils to enable them to thrive in the classroom.</li>
<li>Bring topics to life and deliver innovative teaching within the classroom.</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues, to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. </li>
<li>Promote the values of the school in and outside of the classroom.</li>
</ul>You are somebody who has:<ul>
<li>QTS - applications from ECT's and experienced teachers are welcomed.</li>
<li>Experience of teaching at UK secondary school level.</li>
<li>The dedication and enthusiasm to teach Art.</li>
</ul>This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.About our school:Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.Kingswood Academy is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to an 'Art Teacher' post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; Closing date: Wednesday 16th JulyWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Main Pay Range + Sen Allowance + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Full Time or Part TimeSeptember 2025At Columbus School and College, we are looking for a creative and inspirational teacher to join our specialist team, working with Pupils aged 3 - 19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).We have high expectations for all our learners and are profoundly focused on preparing them for the future with a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), developed in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals.Here's what we can offer you:<ul>
<li>A welcoming, skilled, and dedicated team of leaders, teachers, and staff who are passionate about our pupils.</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive mentor to help you quickly settle in, feel a sense of belonging, and achieve success in your role.</li>
<li>Excellent opportunities for professional development and clear pathways for career progression.</li>
<li>High levels of support to enhance your teaching practice, including collaborative work with Pioneer Special School in Basildon.</li>
<li>Concise assessment systems designed to reduce workload, allowing you to focus on improving learning rather than just proving it.</li>
<li>The chance to work in some of the highest quality learning environments in the country for pupils with special needs, across our two campuses.</li>
<li>A culture where we want our pupils to be excited about coming to school and to truly love learning, feeling motivated and challenged every day. We achieve this by building precisely on what our pupils already know and can do.</li>
</ul>Are you:<ul>
<li>Passionate about delivering outstanding education to pupils with PMLD, SLD and/or ASD?</li>
<li>Creative and reflective in your teaching approach?</li>
<li>Committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people?</li>
</ul>We welcome applications from those seeking full time or part time hours. If applying for part time, please include your preferred working pattern in your personal statement. We are happy to be flexible with days.Come and see us in action!We warmly encourage you to visit our school and experience our exceptional learning environment firsthand. School tours are also available upon request.Closing date : 3rd August 2025 Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.<ul><li>Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li></ul>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Sustainable Communities Officer to join our Community Partnerships Service Team. Our Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within a lively and thriving neighbourhood.&nbsp; We have bags of energy and enthusiasm and channel this by seeking to innovate and create opportunities that have a lasting effect on the communities in Reading and keeps them at the heart of all we do.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role:
The Community Partnerships Service, which sits within Housing &amp; Communities to ensure the service is better placed to support, enable, and protect individuals and communities and is now looking for an enthusiastic Sustainable Communities Officer to join the team.
 We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery and being the best landlord in the town. Our work is rewarding, we change lives for the better by tackling homelessness, building new homes and strengthening communities.

This is an exciting community focussed role which will require you to support the development of asset-based community development plans through connecting services with residents to jointly shape positive activity and outcomes to achieve sustainable resolutions to improve the lives of local residents. You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with our amazing stakeholders to enable effective connections across the areas to achieve these positive outcomes and support the delivery of local projects as well as supporting the shaping and delivery of services and activities from our 4 housing owned community centres.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
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<li>Support the development and monitor/refresh collaborative asset-based community development plans, which will drive locality delivery to improve outcomes for people living in those identified neighbourhoods and ensure those neighbourhoods feel clean, green and safe.</li>
<li>Act as a broker between neighbourhoods, internal RBC teams and partners to identify and progress activity to support neighbourhood change aimed at delivering improved outcomes and service priorities.</li>
<li>Work alongside the Community Development Officers to build knowledge of community priorities and ensure feedback from community consultations/conversations help shape neighbourhood plans and inform service development.</li>
<li>Build relationships with the local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, including faith based and equalities led organisations, to identify opportunities to work together for the benefit of residents, including offering spaces or organisations to deliver activities more locally.</li>
<li>Support the promotion of neighbourhood related events and activities across services and partners to ensure maximum participation.</li>
<li>Work with the Community Centre Co-ordinator to ensure that activities delivered at the centres are shaped by residents.</li>
<li>Provide updates relating to Asset Based Community Development Plans and activity happening in local areas to improve outcomes for neighbourhoods and resident wellbeing at a range of forums and through written reports.</li>
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About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in working with communities to shape local services and partnership working. You will have experience of working within culturally diverse and/or disadvantaged communities, experience of building networks and working with partners to deliver new initiatives in local communities. You will need the ability to confidently communicate with a range of audiences and understand the views of others. Multitasking and working both individually and as part of a team are key attributes too!

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

This post will be a hybrid working post. 
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Pennylope Kapere, Sustainable Communities Manager at: <a href="mailto:pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">pennylope.kapere@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 27th July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

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Participant Engagement OfficerPermanent, Full Time£26,485 to £31,158 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordClosing Date: Monday 21st July 2025 at 11.59pmThe OpportunityEssex has a number of key employment and skills challenges including low productivity, low wages and lower than average workforce skills levels. Whilst the unemployment claimant count is low, Essex suffers from high levels of economic inactivity and significant pockets of deprivation in communities and cohorts. To resolve these challenges, Essex County Council delivers the Connect to Work Programme which supports residents with facing barriers or challenges to get into and maintain meaningful employment, social inclusion, and engagement. The Participant Support Officer plays a key role in removing barriers for residents in accessing opportunities that exist in the Connect to Work programme, ensuring as many people as possible can access support to increase social mobility and move them closer to employment. Working across Greater Essex the role will specialise in working directly with participants / potential participants and their support networks to facilitate engagement in the programme and develop a tailored package of support alongside commissioned providers. The role will also support continuous improvement, reviewing complaints, conducting user surveys / engagement and support co-production activity to develop the programme. Accountabilities<ul>
<li>Responsible for maintaining an accurate understanding of the eligibility and suitability requirements of the Connect to Work Programme, providing information and advice to residents with an interest in applying to the programme.</li>
<li>Responsible for assisting individuals to complete Expressions of Interest, facilitating self-referrals to the Connect to Work Programme, providing ongoing support to ensure engagement throughout the triage and onboarding process.</li>
<li>Responsible for building and maintaining professional networks to increase understanding of the Connect to Work Programme and enable the identification and introduction to those persons most likely to benefit from the programme.</li>
<li>Work with the Marketing Executives to design and deliver advice clinics / workshops, engaging with housing associations, Job Centre Plus, and voluntary sector groups across Greater Essex to offer support to vulnerable and hard-to-reach group likely to benefit from the Program.</li>
<li>Maintain close relationships with Triage teams to facilitate a smooth, timely progression of participant Expressions of Interests, proactively supporting the resolution of any issues or barriers that arise.</li>
<li>Work with frontline Employment Advisors to develop tailored, value-for-money support packages for participants.</li>
<li>Gather, analyse, and report data related to participant engagement including direct engagement with participant, conducting user surveys and analysing complaints to assess the quality of support provided.</li>
<li>Support the co-production of continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of innovative solutions to resolve issues and improve participant satisfaction.to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the programme.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. </li>
</ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul>
<li>Educated to RQF level 4 or equivalent by experience in relevant job coaching or participant support work specialisms.</li>
<li>Evidence of continuing professional development with good knowledge in relevant professional area and commitment to the principles of evidence-based practice</li>
<li>Significant practical experience of working with people with a range of barriers or challenges in accessing employment.</li>
<li>Effective communication skills, good problem solving and assessment skills with a demonstrable track record of building and sustaining positive professional relationships with individuals and families with multiple and complex needs.</li>
<li>Excellent presenting skills to be able to facilitate workshops and training to colleagues and partners and - collaboration.</li>
<li>Experience of working with businesses and/or partner organisations on economic development issues.</li>
<li>Familiar with data and the use of digital tools (e.g. PowerPoint) to present complex information to a variety of audiences in compelling ways.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to use supervision appropriately. </li>
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