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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>
London has the potential to become the world’s healthiest global city. The Mayor wants all Londoners to have the best opportunities to live a long life in good health. If we are to achieve this, we all need to play our part in tackling the causes of poor health, and we all need to commit to making London a healthier, fairer city, where nobody’s health suffers because of who they are, or where they live.
The GLA Group Public Health Unit is a shared service, established to ensure the GLA Group plays its part in keeping Londoners safe from threats to heath, preventing ill health, and reducing health inequalities.&nbsp; The Unit is hosted by the GLA and serves the Mayor, Assembly and GLA, TfL, MOPAC and VRU, LFC and OPDC.&nbsp; It works closely with the Health, children and young Londoners Unit to support the Mayor’s voice on health, underpinned by the Mayor’s statutory duty to develop a health inequalities strategy for London.&nbsp; The Units supports health in all policies across the Mayor’s strategies, mandates and delivery plans for the capital. &nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>
We are looking for an outstanding public health programme manager to lead a portfolio of work that improves the health and wellbeing of Londoners, working closely with the GLA Group Director of Public Health and wider team, the Mayor’s Office, Deputy Mayors, as well as senior leaders and managers over the next year.
The role will lead the development and coordination of the GLA Group public health work programme, delivering the Group’s agreed priorities, including the GLA Group ‘Health in All Policies’ (HiAP) programme and relevant Mayoral commitments.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will provide high-level professional advice, maintaining close working relationships with the GLA policy teams and with the Mayor’s Health Advisors, the Mayor’s Office, Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) of any relevant boards, committees or groups and other key stakeholders. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and motivation skills as well as flexibility and sensitivity are required.&nbsp;
This role will:
<ol>
<li>Provide senior leadership for the programme management of the GLA group public health function, including reporting to the GLA Group Public Health Forum, individual GLA Group organisations (as required), and to the Mayor’s Advisers, ensuring effective delivery in accordance with Mayoral current and future commitments and agreed GLA Group priorities.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Lead development of the team business plan and work programme, including the GLA Group Health in All Policies (HiAP) programme and manifesto commitments.&nbsp; Ensuring appropriate coordination and alignment with the work of the GLA health and wellbeing team.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>To lead on high-profile projects with a range of partners, identifying opportunities for further projects and funding that could further contribute to delivering the Mayor’s or Group’s public health priorities.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Provide oversight of delivery of the work plan, working collaboratively with members of the public health team, and officers in GLA Group organisations.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Identify, build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the work programme and promote the Mayor’s public health approach.&nbsp; This will include gaining buy-in for the work programme and related policy and projects to ensure that opportunities for integration and inter-disciplinary working are realised and ensuring that delivery is co-ordinated with the delivery of related work programmes elsewhere in the GLA Group and by our key external partners.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Problem solve at a senior leadership level to manage the dynamics between different parts of the programme that are critical to delivery.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Incorporate the optimum participation of Londoners into the development of the programmes and projects of the team.&nbsp; 
</li>
<li>Effectively lead, motivate, manage and develop a small team, including matrix working across the function, to deliver key health programmes of work to ensure personal development, successful performance and cost-effective allocation of resources in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.&nbsp; 
</li>
<li>As a senior manager, actively contribute to corporate management processes. This will include participating in budget planning, managing other GLA Group Public Health Team’s GLA and GLA Group corporate requirements e.g. budgets, procurement, performance monitoring and reporting, requests for briefings and advice and leading initiatives that fulfil the aims and objectives of the GLA and GLA Group. 
</li>
<li>Adhere, where required, to the appropriate GLA/ GLA Group procurement processes and financial systems, including proactive management and recording of:&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
a: outcomes performance, maintaining value for money&nbsp;&nbsp;
b: quality assurance and compliance through regular monitoring and audit of delivery partners and sub-contractors&nbsp;
c: the claims process, milestones and risks and delivery partner negotiations including the transparent allocation of grant and service contracts.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Manage projects within tight timescales and constrained funding, effectively meeting deadlines to satisfy requirements set by any internal and external funders. Establish and maintain systems and processes for ensuring effective delivery, including monitoring outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Manage project and programme staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Engage across the GLA and GLA Group to ensure a joined-up and cross-cutting approach to health; and provide authoritative and evidence-based guidance, working closely with public health consultants and others.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Work where required with the GLA’s statistical experts and economists and other external experts, so that the GLA's efforts to improve the health of Londoners, reduce health inequalities and support London’s recovery is underpinned by sound assumptions and analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Take overall responsibility for the team’s written and oral advice (providing high-level oversight, quality assurance and coordination) to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, Functional Bodies and other key partners, GLA staff, government departments, relevant London-based and national organisations, making recommendations on policy, strategy and project options and answering questions.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of key public health approaches, wider determinants of health, public health policy areas and the operational delivery context. Understanding of the public health system is desirable.</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of working at a senior level in the delivery of complex programmes to improve health and reduce health inequalities, together with an understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environment and the ability to negotiate and broker consensus.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
</li>
<li>Critical thinking, analytical and written skills, experience of analysing data/evidence from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess, interpret, and present ideas, data, and information. 
</li>
<li>Senior procurement and programme development expertise including experience of co-ordinating work across a number of senior stakeholders and building and managing relationships in a partnership environment.&nbsp; 
</li>
<li>Experience of managing, appraising, supporting and developing staff and leading staff teams is desirable.&nbsp; 
</li>
<li>Relevant degree or equivalent programme management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.</li>
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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;

<h3>If you have questions about the role</h3>
If you wish to hear more about the role, the hiring manager Emma de Zoete, Deputy Director GLA Group Public Health Unit, will be holding information sessions on Monday 7th July 2025 from 1pm – 2pm and Monday 14th July 2025 from 12.20pm – 1.30pm. Kindly contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alyse.carney@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">alyse.carney@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to attend.
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: Interviews are week commencing 11 August 2025. Candidates will be asked to give a short 5 minute presentation at the start of the interview. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be sent the question for the presentation.&nbsp;

<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. 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;
<h2>
 Secondment Opportunity 
</h2>
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>.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

Senior Public Health Programme Manager

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Social Care Officer x 1 1000 Dockside, United Kingdom Social Care Officer £37,068 - £38,058 pa To support the delivery of an integrated social care service to an allocated caseload within the agreed performance management, quality assurance and budgetary framework and that the highest standards of service are achieved. To act as a member of a team providing an effective, efficient and personalised assessment, support planning, brokerage and review service to adult service users, carers and their families in order to deliver the key strategic aims of the organisation and to ensure that the citizens of Newham have access to high quality services which safeguard and promote their welfare. To ensure that the principles of “Putting People First” are deployed within their day-to-day practice so that all people are fully supported to have the best possible personalised opportunities and are supported to exercise choice and control to meet the outcomes they define. Newham is a diverse borough with a young and vibrant population. There are over 270,190 Adults in the borough, coming from all corners of the world and serves one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse communities in the UK where over 100 different languages are spoken. This makes Newham an exciting and interesting place to work. Newham Adults Social Care services provides support to adults and carers, who may, because of the effects of ill health or disability, need support to live safely and independently. Our vision is to promote the wellbeing of people in Newham, making the best use of available resources to enable adults to live in the community independently and live safely, free from abuse and neglect. We strive to support our customers to make their own decisions, to feel safe and protected from harm, aspire to good health throughout their lives and make positive choices to maintain and improve their wellbeing. Our vision is to promote the wellbeing of people in Newham, strength based practice making the best use of available resources to enable adults to live in the community independently and live safely, free from abuse and neglect. We strive to support our customers to make their own decisions, to feel safe and protected from harm, aspire to good health throughout their lives and make positive choices to maintain and improve their wellbeing. This is an exciting period of change as we begin to realign services to work alongside Primary Care Networks across the borough. This provides opportunities for new service improvements, improved pathways for customers and closer partnership working. There is a strong commitment to supporting professional development, to improve services and outcomes for vulnerable people.&nbsp; As a Social Care Officer, we know that you want to make a difference and working at Newham you will be given every support and opportunity to do so. If you share this vision of excellent practice, we want to hear from you. The Person We are looking for 1 Social Care Officer who has and wants to further develop their skills with case work under the Care Act like promoting independence and Direct Payments, carrying out assessment of needs, reviews and working with customers and carers in the community and building good links with community agencies in the neighbourhood team within Adult Social Care. We are looking for Social Care Officer who have good assessment and care planning skills and passionate about delivering results. We are able to offer you the following benefits A supportive team working environment with regular supervision An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs. Subsidised leisure passes Generous annual leave allowance Local Government pension scheme Access to smarter working / flexible working Latest technology by way of Mobile phones and laptops Should you require any help or advice with your on-line application, please email <a href="mailto:john.stone@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.stone@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:Sharon.curtis@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharon.curtis@newham.gov.uk</a> Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role (we will not accept standalone CV’s). Please view Social Care Officer jd Closing date 18.07.2025 Please note the job may close early&nbsp;if we receive a high volume of applications 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

Social Care Officer

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Grade 7/8- £42,324 - £51,522 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Social Worker – Safeguarding (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Full &amp; Part Time Available Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to&nbsp;contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Lydia.Bennett@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Bennett@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th July 2025&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;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. 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

Social Worker - Safeguarding (Starting Well)

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Term-Time Only (plus inset days)
Contract: Fixed-Term
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: 28th August 2025
End Date: 31st August 2026
HLTA - Salary Range: Grade 7, Spine Point 23- 25 - £37,068.00 FTE - £38,058.00 FTE of pro-rata -£34,361.71 - £35,279.44
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday - 37.5 Hours Per Week (half an hour break)
Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway and Greenwich who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.&nbsp;
Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.
What sets us apart from others is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training and development and opportunities to take part in ground breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues, both at a local and national level.
Woodside Primary School is rapidly improving and working to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children. Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education. We aim to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon.&nbsp;
We are seeking to appoint a committed, resilient, passionate and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant/ Cover Supervisor to join our school and partnership to inspire a generation of children. The successful candidate will be teaching classes across the school, delivering lessons as prepared by class teachers.
Our benefits
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<li>&nbsp;Ongoing professional development</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Generous Annual Leave</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Annual Incremental Pay Increases</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Teacher’s Pension Scheme</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Eye care voucher scheme</li>
<li>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Extensive Training and Induction program</li>
</ul>
All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please complete the Equal Opportunities form that is attached to this advert.
If you share in our belief that success is gained by developing a growth mindset; one which values effort and believes anything is possible, then we want to hear from you!&nbsp;
Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.&nbsp;
For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706 829 391 or by email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk" target="_blank">croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk</a>
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged – we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
Further information about our Trust is available at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.inspirepartnership.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.inspirepartnership.co.uk</a>&nbsp;
To arrange a visit please contact:
Janine Fernandes – Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk" target="_blank">croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.
Woodside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor

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Temporary contract, maternity cover
The role is offered on a full-time, 37 hours per week basis (part-time working would be considered, please make your preference clear in your application). Help keep our District Healthy!
We are looking for a highly motivated health professional to join our busy One You Health Team on a 7-month basis.&nbsp; 
Our Health team works at the heart of the Community to support local people in improving their overall quality of life. Are you passionate about working with people to help them to make key lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing? Then this role might be for you.
You’ll work alongside local health professionals and key voluntary sector partners to carry out group and 1:1 health and wellbeing assessments on a range of targeted outcomes, including improving diet, weight management and increasing physical activity. You’ll be expected to work with clients online and face-to-face, and will also have the opportunity to get involved with health promotion events across the district.
If you have previous experience in a health-related service, then you’ll know it takes creativity, motivation and a strong focus on communication.
This role requires a DBS Check. 
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles, where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
What’s in it for you?
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Enhanced annual leave of 25 days (pro rata, excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOTAccess to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme; a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Yulia La Kruz, Health Team Leader, on 01732 227149.
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Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 22 July 2025 
Interviews: Monday 4 August 2025

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Role PurposeAre you passionate about supporting the delivery of high quality services and ensuring positive outcomes for Children with Disabilities? We are seeking a Short Breaks Coordinator / Commissioning Officer to join Children's Commisioning Team and Children with Disabilities Service. The role will be focused on allocations of short breaks and managing partnerships with providers.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a fast paced environment with constant change. Key ResponsibilitiesTo contribute to the development and delivery of an expert commissioning and brokerage service that provides and enables high quality services and solutions that meet the care and support needs of children and families and that represent value for money.To manage and monitor all identified contracts, service level agreements and grants caseloads with providers of services for children’s services with a particular focus on monitoring performance against agreed standards and outcomes and reporting back on performance to managers.To maintain a lead ‘subject expertise’ in relation to either specific groups of service users, or aspects of the commissioning process in agreement with the Children’s Commissioning Service Manager.&nbsp;This relates to knowledge and best practice expertise that is a resource to the team – it does not indicate that duties will be restricted to this area of expertise.To broker services for children and families, where required, acting as the liaison with service users, providers and others such as schools, officers within the directorate and other key stakeholders.&nbsp;This might include transport for children and young people, short breaks, Direct Payments and other services as appropriate. RequirementsCandidates will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of a range of social care provision. The preferred candidate will show willingness and keenness to work in a busy service and will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the service user groups that access this support. This post will suit candidates with a commissioning, strategy or transformation background. Whilst experience of working with children with disabilities services context would be desirable, it is not a requirement.The post holder will:<ul>
<li>Have a good understanding of social care processes, policies and provision</li>
<li>Have good problem solving, report writing and negotiation skills</li>
<li>Provide advice and support to provider organisations and facilitate communication between provider organisations, commissioners, operational managers, other statutory agencies and relevant professional</li>
<li>Have an understanding of the contract process in order to risk manage contracted services via contract review and supporting monitoring officers as necessary</li>
<li>Have an understanding of the role of CQC (Care Quality Commission)</li>
</ul> Application DetailsThis post is open to the following types of applicants: Redeployees/ Internal/ ExternalAll applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted. Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website Interview Date - 15th July (Please hold this date)

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Short Breaks Coordinator

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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:&nbsp;Business Improvement &amp; Performance OfficerA 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; &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&nbsp;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:Are you passionate about driving strategic change and improving performance across a dynamic organisation?&nbsp;Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Improvement and Performance Officer to support the Finance and Resources Directorate in delivering its ambitious goals.This is a pivotal role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders to shape business planning, monitor performance, and lead on strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and value for money.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Provide strategic business management and corporate support to the Directorate Leadership Team</li>
<li>Lead on business planning, performance monitoring, and corporate reporting</li>
<li>Coordinate directorate-wide improvement projects and ensure alignment with the Council Plan</li>
<li>Monitor budgets, savings targets, and financial performance</li>
<li>Represent the Directorate on corporate groups and contribute to policy development</li>
<li>Facilitate effective communication across the Directorate and with key stakeholders</li>
<li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation</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 (Role dependent) -&nbsp;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 –&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;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:&nbsp;midnight Sunday 20th July 2025 Shortlisting date: Friday 25th July 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 5th August 2025We 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 Lisa Whittingham at <a href="mailto:lisa.whittingham@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.whittingham@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. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.&nbsp;

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Liverpool City Council needs you!

Business Improvement & Performance Officer

Job Title: ESMA Teacher - Science KS3-4 and Maths KS3 - Science KS3-4 and Maths KS3 Starting Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 pa pro rata – Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers minimum and upper pay range (non fringe) + SEN allowance Hours: 26.0 / 0.8 FTE Location: Stevenage - covering North &amp; East Herts with some Countywide travel Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesWould you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire County Council to deliver better outcomes for children unable to attend school for medical reasons?<h4>About the team</h4>The ESMA Teaching Service are recruiting for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching in person and virtually.This service offers education to students who are unable to attend school due to medical needs, in a variety of formats, including small group teaching, online and face-to-face. All students referred are of statutory school age (5-16 years). As well as providing access to education we also support reintegration back into their educational setting in line with medical advice.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking for an inspirational Science teacher to join the Education Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) Teaching Service, who can deliver outstanding teaching to some of the County’s most vulnerable students.The role involves a combination of face-to-face and online teaching as well as continued pastoral support for a group of students.The current timetable (subject to change) for ESMA teachers is structured with teaching from 9.00am - 11.00am, followed by a break, and then a second teaching slot from 11.30am – 1.30pm. This could include a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, or all face-to-face or all online.When not delivering lessons, teachers work on their pastoral responsibilities, which include holding Planning and Review meetings with families, students, schools, and health professionals, with their allocated students.The purpose of these regular meetings is to ensure that the student has the appropriate access to education, considering their medical need, and has a plan to reintegrate into school.<h4>About you</h4>We are looking for an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support, and who brings strong teaching expertise in Science, a deep understanding of SEND and medical needs, and the ability to lead with compassion, clarity, and collaboration.Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.</li><li>Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience.</li><li>Recent classroom experience and practice knowledge for the subject specialism (Science KS3-KS4 with the ability to teach KS3 Maths).</li><li>Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with health and SEND.</li><li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example.</li><li>Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions.</li><li>Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.</li><li>Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of exam board specifications and exam requirements</li><li>Ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum planning and shared resources.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle, due to travel requirements.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>An understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental).</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher of Science to join a team dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for students who are too ill to attend school.If you enjoy small-group teaching, both online and in person, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of students and their families, then this could be the role for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;To hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Tracy Haase on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Tracy.haase@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tracy.haase@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;07580 711077 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 17th July 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 outline, 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>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.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand 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.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>ESMA Teacher Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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ESMA Teacher - Science KS3-4 and Maths KS3

Job Title: Health Improvement Advisor Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2026 with potential year on year extension until 2029 (subject to external grant funding) Directorate: Public Health<h4>About the team</h4>A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the successful and highly regarded Hertfordshire Health Improvement Service (HHIS) and Public Health team in Hertfordshire. In line with the national Smokefree Generation programme, you will be key in supporting the vision and delivery to enable a Smokefree Hertfordshire by 2030.As a Health Improvement Advisor, you will be contributing to the Council’s ambition for a happy and healthy Hertfordshire and in particular support several smoking cessation and other adult health improvement initiatives. You will report to the Health Improvement Co-ordinator for HHIS and contribute to the development and delivery of the service’s key performance indicators.HHIS are a well-established, successful frontline team who specialise in the commissioning and delivery of NHS Health Checks and Stop Smoking Services across the county. As an integral part of the Public Health and Community Protection directorate, HHIS work internally and externally across all teams and key partners to ensure that residents have an opportunity to improve their health, with a focus on addressing health inequalities across the county. A fast-paced, proactive and passionate team that is driven by health outcomes, our vision is to engage with the community to prevent long term health inequalities, leading to happier, healthier lifestyles through positive behaviour change.We are looking for Health Improvement Advisors to join our existing team, who will contribute by delivering HHIS frontline adult health improvement interventions including Stop Smoking clinics via telephone, and Stop Smoking community outreach and engagement as part of our Smokefree Hertfordshire Programme.You will be responsible for managing and monitoring client caseloads that support and encourage residents to stop smoking through a national standard treatment programme.&nbsp;The role involves face-to-face interventions which could be in one of our community clinics or on our Better Health Bus two days per week, as well as supporting and guiding residents via telephone or digital support. These roles will also support delivery across some of our focused areas of work that address health inequalities, such as pregnancy and mental health.The Health Improvement Advisor roles will work within HHIS to develop and deliver frontline services, working alongside national, regional and local policies and procedures.Working as part of the wider HHIS team, you will ensure our services are promoted, delivered, and monitored. You will communicate with colleagues, partners and residents to work towards our Smokefree Hertfordshire agenda.Led by a HHIS Health Improvement Manager and line managed by a Health Improvement Coordinator, the HI Advisor roles will sit within a strongly established team, progressing objectives within this portfolio of work which contributes towards wider HHIS aims and objectives.For more information about our Better Health Bus and Stop Smoking Services, please visit:Stop Smoking Service | Hertfordshire County CouncilBetter Health Bus | Hertfordshire County Council<h4>About the role</h4>HHIS are recruiting Health Improvement Advisor roles to lead on the promotion and delivery Stop Smoking clinics within the community. There may also be a requirement for the delivery of NHS Health Checks and wellbeingAs part of a proactive, passionate team whose combined knowledge, skills and determination supports reducing health inequalities in Hertfordshire residents, this role is to provide high quality, evidence-based advice, and support to clients to improve health. The post holder will lead on and contribute to the development of our local service plan that focuses on the ambition to reduce smoking prevalence to below 5% across Hertfordshire.The HI Advisor’s role will include working intensively to engage, encourage and support healthier lifestyles and behaviour change through effective and sensitive communication with residents and professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds and socio-economic groups. The HI Advisor will attend community settings to promote HHIS services, deliver stop smoking clinics, distribute promotional resources and network with the public and professionals to increase awareness and uptake.The Better Health Bus is a 3.5 tonne van and can be driven with a normal, manual driving licence. There is a possibility that HI Advisors will be asked to drive the Better Health Bus and will be provided with training sessions and a driving assessment if so.HI Advisors may also be required to contribute to communication and marketing strategies, developing resources to support service delivery, engaging with primary or secondary care NHS organisations, promoting tobacco control and workplace health, or other projects to improve health and wellbeing.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Health, Health Promotion, Social Care, Counselling, Education or Pharmacy qualification and educated to diploma or equivalent level, or with considerable experience in a relevant community setting</li><li>Experience and understanding of working with patients, community groups, and providing 1-1 advice through behaviour change techniques</li><li>Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of local, regional and national Stop Smoking objectives, including work practices, systems, processes and procedures</li><li>Car driver (manual licence) with the ability to travel throughout Hertfordshire and willing to drive our Better Health Bus as required</li><li>Evidence excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside the skills to motivate and inspire others</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures</li><li>Competent with Microsoft packages and be able to accurately complete written documentation</li><li>Working flexibly where required, including evening and weekend work to meet the demands of the role including&nbsp;attending events, conducting clinics, and participating in activities on the Better Health Bus.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience in delivering NHS Health Checks and conveying results to residents</li><li>Previous experience in delivering the Stop Smoking service and conveying the results to residents</li><li>Up to date knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers and the indications for their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each product</li><li>Taking clinical measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, CO monitoring</li><li>Identify facilitators and barriers to making a lifestyle behavioural change in the context of the individual’s culture and lifestyle whether a mental health or pregnant client</li><li>Multi-lingual speakers who are fluent and comfortable to support residents on health and wellbeing topics whether verbal or written, in particular, Romanian, Polish, Portuguese, Gujarati, Urdu or Panjabi.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Lizzy Gray, Health Improvement Coordinator (<a href="mailto:elizabeth.gray@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.gray@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 28th &amp; 29th July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated, creative and experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Communications and Engagement Team on a one-year fixed term contract (37 hours per week).The Communications and Engagement Team are responsible for all aspects of North Somerset Council’s communications and engagement planning. This includes proactive and reactive media relations, an online ‘North Somerset Life' resident e-magazine delivered to over 100K addresses, internal communications, corporate social media, consultation and engagement as well as supporting major campaigns such as the regeneration of Birnbeck Pier, the delivery of the long awaited Banwell Bypass and implementing the second largest government grant for Bus Service Improvements across the West of England area.And on top of this, there's the business as usual of helping improve North Somerset residents’ lives through adult social care, libraries, children's services, highways and transport, open spaces and much more. No two days will ever be the same!In this role, you will undertake specialist communications activities and make decisions within the corporate Communications and Engagement team using skills that have been gained through academic or professional qualifications and practical experience. You will be responsible for devising, delivering and evaluating planned, coordinated and effective communications activities to meet council and service-led objectives to a professional standard.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Public Relations.</li><li>Digital communications.</li><li>Supporting our transformation programme.</li><li>Media liaison.</li><li>Internal communications.</li></ul>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare. &nbsp;Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>One day per month minimum in the office.</li><li>Primarily work remotely.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate and creative about marketing and communications, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience of working in a marketing and/or communications role.</li><li>Experience of using MS Office products, social media, web/video content editing and able to adapt quickly to using new software.</li><li>Able to research, develop, deliver and monitor communications and marketing activities – including writing communications plans and reporting on their effectiveness.</li><li>Excellent standards of writing to suit the audience with attention to detail and strong visual presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to manage/organise own work to meet agreed deadlines.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Up to date knowledge of digital and marketing channels and professional standards.</li><li>Experience of working with senior officers and/or councillors, partner organisations and the media and able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Local Government Pension.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How To ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and values&nbsp;and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Deborah Porter, Deputy Head of Communications via email at <a href="mailto:Deborah.Porter@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Deborah.Porter@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or by phone 07385 373110.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Monday 21 July 2025Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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