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We offer: 14% Shift allowance, salary-linked pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.About us: A Border Control facility has been set up in Ashford on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20. This site provides the customs and transit checks required for hauliers imported food checks to ensure that goods comply with the statutory duties to safeguard public health.We are recruiting staff to conduct Official Controls – and be responsible for carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high-risk food not of animal origin, in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain and protect against bio security threats.The Role: Reporting to the Principal Port Health Officer you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls you will be carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. In addition you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Officer, and Technical Assistant.Who are we looking for? It is essential that you have suitable qualification(s) to undertake import controls at Border Control Posts as defined by the FSA Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance (normally MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health plus Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board EHRB (CIEH)), along with having:Evidence of continual professional development Enforcement experience relevant to food control work Strong skills and knowledge relevant to food control, health and safety, and public health functions The ability to interpret and analyse legislation, statutory guidance, technical updates and good practice Competency in IT systems including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software Willingness and ability to work a shift pattern over 24 hours/7 days per week/365 days per yearAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Marie Connolly on 0300 0424557Click to view <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/bthbmdbq/shift-pattern-dec-2025.xlsx" target="_blank">Shift Patten</a>Click to view a<a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/n1mhmo42/6894a-7158a-port-health-officer-senior-port-health-officer-dec-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a> - When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential requirements. Applications that only address desirable criteria, or do not provide sufficient evidence against the essential criteria, will not progress to the next stage.We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Visit the jobs page of our website <a href="http://www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs</a>We offer a competitive remuneration package, an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community





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Our Border Control Facility on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20 provides the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.The services at the Border Control Facility are being delivered through functional teams covering 24 hour and 7 day week pattern of operation and we are looking for an officer to manage assigned staff in the service.You will have extensive experience in food control as you will be responsible for acting as lead signatory for fishery products and composite goods along with:Conducting Official Controls including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin. Undertaking checks of organic food, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, animal composites and other relevant controlled goods. Managing assigned staff within the service and take lead responsibility for aspects of Border Control Post work.To make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Ashford Border BCP health protection and business objectives it is essential that you have MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board EHRB (CIEH).In addition you will have extensive enforcement experience covering a wide range of food areas including inspection of premises, monitoring and food sampling plus prosecution experience, along with experience in:Operational and/or technical lead role within a food related service Managing of people &amp;/or and resources including performance managementAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Karis Valli on 01233 330204.Click to view <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/bthbmdbq/shift-pattern-dec-2025.xlsx" target="_blank">Shift Pattern</a>Click to view a <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashford.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2Fadxitemo%2F7039a-7040a-7041a-7042a-principal-port-health-officer-oct-2025.docx&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJudy.janson%40ashford.gov.uk%7C3d54f56ed43648884adc08de0bdaecb0%7C66a338a5cfb74d1e9354d346e02c3a75%7C0%7C0%7C638961232207110285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JtIfR1Qpx33Vw4fd%2BAf3Xl3OQacXwD%2FmUWujj0GKVvU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Job Description</a>Candidates who do not meet all the essential criteria for the role they are applying for will not be shortlisted. When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential requirements. Applications that only address desirable criteria, or do not provide sufficient evidence against the essential criteria, will not progress to the next stage.We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.When Applying: Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces CommunityWhen submitting an application form - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community<ul></ul>

Principal Port Health Officer

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We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Educational Psychologist to join our strengths-based Educational Psychology Service (EPS). You will enjoy a varied, rewarding and meaningful workload, delivered alongside your core statutory responsibilities.
We welcome applications from third year Trainee Educational Psychologists.&nbsp;&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you…</h3>
We are looking for an Educational Psychologist who is enthusiastic about applying psychology to make a meaningful difference for children, young people and their families. In this role, you will help shape our new core service delivery offer, ensuring it is both evidence based and impactful. Alongside this, you will deliver a traded service to education settings, commissioned work (Early Help, Virtual School and Children’s Social Care) and lead on projects such as ELSA, PINS and our parent/carer helpline.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a small, highly skilled team of Educational Psychologists who work collaboratively with children, young people, their families and other professionals across a range of settings.&nbsp; We apply psychology to bring about positive change, support progress in learning and enhance emotional wellbeing.&nbsp;
Educational Psychologists (EPs) in Bracknell Forest pride themselves on being inclusive, person-centred and trauma informed. We provide a balanced workload to all our team members - Seniors, EPs, and Trainees - and offer opportunities to develop or extend specialist interests and skills aligned with our service plan and the evolving needs of the wider organisation. We have regular face to face team meetings in our central Bracknell office in addition to regular peer supervision and continuous professional development opportunities. We actively encourage collaborative working with fellow Educational Psychologists and colleagues across the local authority.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>Deliver core EPS commissions within the Council (Virtual School, Social Care and&nbsp; Early Help) and lead on a variety of strategic projects (ELSA, PINS, parent/carer helpline).</li>
<li>Shape and innovate strategy including supporting the SEND Priority Action Plan and Health Transformation Programme within the Council and across the wider community.</li>
<li>Provide high-quality psychological advice as part of statutory EHC needs assessments.</li>
<li>Contribute to SEND decision making groups by advocating for children and young people and contributing a psychological viewpoint.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.</li>
<li>Reimbursement of HCPC registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd February.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Catherine Reynolds (Principal Educational Psychologist): <a href="mailto:Catherine.Reynolds@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Catherine.Reynolds@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> (01344 351227)
Anna Bryant (Senior Educational Psychologist): <a href="mailto:Anna.Bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anna.Bryant@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> (01344 352388)
Sam Broomfield (Senior Educational Psychologist): <a href="mailto:Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samantha.Broomfield@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> (01344 351104)
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Educational Psychologist

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London (Hybrid) Permanent contract, Full-time Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 5 February 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
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Do you want a role where your organisation and care can make a real difference to people’s homes and lives?
The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers with their housing needs, providing homes suitable for long-term occupation. We manage around 260 properties, delivering a supportive, resident-focused service by coordinating inspections, repairs, and ongoing maintenance, while keeping our homes safe, compliant, energy-efficient and fit for the future.
We are looking for a Repairs &amp; Maintenance Officer to join our small, dedicated, and friendly team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our service, coordinating day-to-day repairs and maintenance and acting as the central point of contact for our residents. You will work closely with surveyors and contractors to ensure inspections, cyclical compliance checks, and planned works are completed promptly and to a high standard.
We are looking for someone who is organised, calm and solution focused, with strong administrative and IT skills and a reassuring, empathetic approach.&nbsp; A-level education (or equivalent experience) is required and experience in housing repairs and maintenance is an advantage.
We offer a supportive, flexible working environment where your contribution genuinely matters. Hybrid working can be discussed and you will have the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference.
If you are motivated by helping others, enjoy coordinating projects, and want to work in a role with real purpose, we would love to hear from you.
<h2>Apply for this post</h2>
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please read the Job Description and then apply, via the apply link above.
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Repairs and Maintenance Officer

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Lead the way in safeguarding children and join our Conference team.We are looking for a dedicated Child Protection Conference Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer to help shape positive futures for children and families. This is a full-time, permanent role where your experience can make a real difference.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As a Child Protection Conference Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer, you will be a dynamic and passionate person committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children. This is your chance to join us at Bracknell Forest Council where your experience will help us shape how we do things to improve the well-being of our children.
You will be an experienced, confident and dependable professional who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Your expertise will include leading Child Looked After Reviews, chairing Child Protection Conferences, and managing other complex meetings with clarity and authority. You will also be Social Work England registered with management experience in Children's Social Care.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
We are a small team that works closely together, with a clear focus on meeting our statutory responsibilities. We make sure our practice is rooted in key guidance like the BF Child Protection Procedures, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and the IRO Handbook. By staying aligned with these frameworks, we aim to support the best possible outcomes for children on child protection plans and those in care.
We maintain high aspirations for all our children, developing strong partnership working to ensure our children are safe within their families and achieving their full potential in stable care arrangements. We offer high support to families holistically and high challenge to achieve this.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>Quality assuring the care planning arrangements for each child, ensuring their wishes and feelings fully contribute to the planning for them and in line with the statutory guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers.</li>
<li>Chairing of child protection conferences and related quality assurance activity in line with child protection procedures and ensuring the voice of the child is central to the safeguarding arrangements for them.</li>
<li>Contribute to service and directorate wide quality assurance activity to support learning and development across the workforce.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 5th and 6th February 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sadia Hanif, Conference and Review Team Manager &nbsp;
Tel: 01344 351289
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Child Protection Conference  Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer

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Regional Surveyor - Housing Society
London- based with UK travel
Part time, 21-28 hours per week
Salary: £55,000 per annum (FTE)
Are you a qualified building surveyor with experience in social housing and a passion for making a difference? The United Reformed Church Retired Ministers Housing Society is looking for someone to join our small, dedicated team and help ensure retired ministers live in safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of repairs and maintenance across our 260 properties, assessing homes, specifying adaptations, and managing both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll prepare technical specifications, oversee contractors, and work within budget, all while playing a central role in delivering and improving our asset management strategy. Your work will directly impact the quality of life for our residents, helping them live safely and independently in their later years.
We’re looking for someone with residential maintenance and surveying experience, ideally within social housing, and a strong understanding of adaptations for elderly or disabled residents. You’ll be confident communicating complex technical information clearly, managing budgets effectively, and working collaboratively with colleagues. Educated to degree level, hold RICS or CIOB accreditation, strong IT skills, and a clean driving licence are essential.
This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a meaningful purpose. If you want a role where your skills make a real difference to people’s lives, this is your chance to step in and leave a lasting impact.&nbsp;
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for Job Description and share your CV:
Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT
T: 020 7691 9871&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E: <a href="mailto:recruitment@urc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@urc.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W: <a href="https://urc.org.uk/jobs" target="_blank">https://urc.org.uk/jobs</a>
Closing date for applications: &nbsp;12 noon, 2 February 2026 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interview date: 13 February 2026
This post requires an enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Regional Surveyor

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Grade / Salary - ME13 - £48,003 - £52,194&nbsp; per annum

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The Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) hosted by Merton Council is one of the largest Environmental Health Services in London, with the Food and Safety Team responsible for overseeing more than 6,000 food businesses in Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. The area covered is diverse in nature and includes a variety of high profile and interesting venues, such as Wimbledon Tennis, AFC Wimbledon, Twickenham Rugby, Battersea Power Station, New Covent Garden and Hampton Court Flower Show.
We have an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic qualified professionals to join our team of dedicated Food and Health and Safety officers to deliver the food safety, health and safety and infectious disease function across the RSP boroughs.
As an authorised officer you will manage and deliver food hygiene and standards inspections of all premises type, including approved food premises. You will investigate complaints and accidents, using your knowledge, skills and experience, and applying the necessary behaviours.
You will mentor and supervise technical staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.
You should have a real passion for improving the environment and public health by engaging with our communities and businesses. You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.
Whilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. There will be an opportunity for candidates to express a preference as to their preferred principal location.&nbsp;
You will be willing to work across the RSP though you will have an agreed principal borough.
If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.
You must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.
What we offer:
Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday, and flexible hybrid working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.
Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you
<a href="https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us#toc-family-friendly-policies-and-flexible-benefits" target="_blank">Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council</a>
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Laura Aston (Food and Safety Manager) on 020 8288 5670
Closing date for all applications is midnight on 26th January 2026
However, please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be called in before the closing date if they meet the criteria







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London Borough of Merton

Principal Environmental Health Practitioner

Title: Relief Caretaker Contract Type: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per weekSalary: £27,860 per annum (London weighted salary) Grade: 2Reporting Office: London, Stratford Working Location: North and North East London (covering various sites across this region)Persona: Site Based Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from allocated site(s), with ad hoc office attendance as requiredWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00Closing Date: Wednesday 4th February at 11pmInterview Dates: Tuesday 17th FebruaryEarly applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Please note that having a UK manual drivers licence is mandatory. Candidates should mention that they have a full licence within their supporting statement*Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks) <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Please click here for the role profile - <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAJOxn0uaIw998B27m1Z2faQ8ac0koXWFfX7vGq7S8j7+j5e5wNfjRqBxtBDaO0M4uic97ceV8l/liH23CBUEmyi" target="_blank">Caretaker Role Profile.docx</a> Join our Estate Services Team at L&amp;Q:We are looking for a Relief Caretaker to join our team in Estate Services on a permanent basis. This is a key function of our continuing commitment to providing a responsive customer-based service for our residents.The Relief Caretaking Team cover for our caretaker’s annual leave, extended sickness and vacancies. Whilst we are primarily looking for cover in the East and North East areas of London, you will on occasion, be asked to cover in any of the neighbouring areas. The post holder could be asked to work across all 4 of the L&amp;Q operational regions London wide. As such, you will need excellent organisational skills/time management and enjoy working across a variety of sites.Your impact in the role:You must be able to carry out a variety of Caretaking tasks including Health and Safety checks, cleaning, rota management, and small repairs. If you have trade skills or DIY experience, gardening experience it would be an advantage.Although the role is predominately lone working under your own initiative, you should also be able to work effectively as part of a team as some sites have more than one caretaker.If you are willing to learn, have good decision making skills and can work under pressure, have ambition, enthusiasm, and care about delivering first class service to our residents we would like to hear from you.You will be involved in maintaining communal areas within our blocks and on our estates, carrying out communal cleaning, grounds maintenance work, carrying out small maintenance repairs as well as and having due regard to health &amp; safety and security issues.What you'll bring:You must be a good communicator and able have basic Word &amp; Excel skills as we use these programmes frequently, alongside other digital technology. To submit weekly reports, participate in Ms Teams meetings, undertake online courses and assessments. It is an essential requirement that you have a good standard of literacy, You will need to be willing to learn new skills as the service adapts to the changing needs within the Neighbourhoods.You will often be working alone and therefore need to be able to work on your own initiative and be self motivated to organise your own time effectively. You will need to be proactive in your daily activities and have a good understanding of safe working practices. Practical Health and Safety experience is essential.You must hold a full, clean manual driving licence (L&amp;Q operates a manual Fleet) and it’s essential that you have access to secure overnight parking if issued a company vehicle. L&amp;Q does not provide resident permits.*The 35 Hour week begins when drivers arrive at site and ends when they leave. As with normal employment practice, staff are not paid to travel to work. Specific hours of working will be discussed at the interview.DBSFor this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of an Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit <a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk</a>If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.At L&amp;Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&amp;Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a>. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!





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London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Relief Caretaker North East and East London - 7476

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Our team is composed of experienced data analysts who have worked in the NHS and local authority and have a great reputation across the council and beyond. You will also be working closely with our public health development manager across the data and intelligence programmes that underpin Directorate’s work. We have a large public health team working across the life course- we are all based at Runcorn Town Hall with opportunities for hybrid working as well as travel to meet partners as needed.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:Are you able to lead and develop research across the council, championing evidence-informed practice and embedding research into everyday work, while managing public health intelligence staff and overseeing staffing and public health training budgets to ensure delivery within cost limits?If so, we invite you to join our team and bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for making a real impact – and help us improve the health for the people of HaltonWe are looking for a motivated Public Health Research Programme and Intelligence Manager who has:A Masters in Public Health, Research methods or related subject OR equivalent relevant experience.At least three years’ experience working with complex datasets and within or alongside academic or research environments.Experience in operating within governance and budget management frameworks.Experience of working with senior partners across local systems, including local authorities, universities, voluntary and statutory organisationStrong knowledge of research and evaluation methods, epidemiology, health needs assessment, research ethics and information governance. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities and work flexibly in a complex and evolving public health environment.If you’re ready to make a real difference, join us on this meaningful journey. Together, let’s build the future and make a real difference for the communities we serve.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme<a href="#_msocom_1">[FW1]</a> </li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact (Fiona Watson at <a href="mailto:Fiona.Watson@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fiona.Watson@halton.gov.uk</a>)Interviews will take place on 24th February 2026At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application! <a href="#_msoanchor_1">[FW1]</a>Sorry for my own understanding- what is this?





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Public Health Research Programme and Intelligence Manager

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We have 4 vacancies across both our leisure centres, 2 based at Halton Leisure Centre and 2 at Brookvale Recreation Centre. These roles will help deliver our swimming lessons in accordance with the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ Framework and/or National Curriculum requirements.Hours: Role 1 HLC 13 hours: Mon 16.00 -19.00, Wed 16.00 -19.30, Thurs 16.00 -19.00, Sat 8.00- 11.30 Role 2 HLC 12.5 hours: Tue 16.00-19.30, Wed 16.00-19.30, Thur 16.30-18.30, Sat 8.00-11.30 Role 3 BRC 9 hours: Tue 16.00-18.00, Wed 16.00-18.00, Sat 8.00-13.00 Role 4 BRC 7 hours: Mon 16.00-18.30, Sat 8.00-12.30Your Contributions:<ul><li>Provide a professional and high-quality service to participants at all times, ensuring that all lessons are delivered using the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ Framework and/or National Curriculum requirements and ensure that participants are supervised at all times.</li><li>Ensure teaching equipment is on the poolside before the class starts and classes start and finish promptly. Complete a register for each class and clear away at the end of lessons.</li><li>Motivate and instruct pupils during their lessons. Assess the group requirements weekly and teach accordingly to ensure continuous improvement. Work to achieve relevant badges, incorporating all badge criteria into your lesson plans within a suitable timeframe, regularly update the badge criteria for each pupil on the iPod where available.</li></ul>It is essential that you hold an SEQ (or equivalent) Level 2 Swimming Teaching Qualification.You will ideally hold a NRASTC (National Rescue Award for Swim Teachers and Coaches) or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification however training will be given if you do not already hold this.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service (*delete if not applicable) with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements (*delete if not applicable)</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Vikki Gale <a href="mailto:vikki.gale@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">vikki.gale@halton.gov.uk</a> or on 0151 511 5469Interviews will take place on w/c 23 February 2026.





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Swimming Instructor

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.More about your roleWe have an exciting new opportunity for a Swimming Teacher, at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best. With your passion for teaching, swimming and excellent class programming and instructing skills, you will be full of enthusiasm whilst engaging with our customers and impressing them with your extensive knowledge and expertise.All of our swimmer development stages are based on the National Plan for Teaching Swimming, and as such, our Swimming Teachers should hold a minimum of UKCC Level 2. It would be advantageous if you hold a Lifesaving Qualification (NPLQ or NRASTC), however, if you are a motivated and driven individual, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving either of these qualifications.There are many opportunities available for you within Places Leisure. Your career with us as a Swimming Teacher is a great first step to many different routes including a Swimming Co-ordinator and a Contract Swimming Development Manager.In the Swimming Teacher role, we will offer ongoing training and development opportunities, including support with your NPLQ or NRASTC qualifications, enhancing your customer service skills and much more.More about you<ul><li>Passionate about helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster, or more confident when swimming.</li><li>You will work with customers in groups and sometimes on a one-to-one basis to motivate and instruct them during their lessons.</li><li>You will be a friendly, approachable, and patient individual with the ability to build trust, encourage and motivate your students.</li><li>You will thrive on supporting students to achieve their potential, drawing on your continual knowledge and experience of industry best practice whilst applying teaching skills in the most effective way.</li><li>Always looking to seek out development opportunities and potential ideas to further improve the service we provide.</li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:<ul><li>We align with the Real Living Wage foundation</li><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%</li><li>Full Health &amp; Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors</li><li>Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)</li><li>An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development</li><li>Access to our Company Pension scheme</li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year</li><li>Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes</li><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.</li></ul>





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Places for People

Swimming Teacher

Hire Place is a rapidly expanding hire business, providing a broad range of equipment and site accommodation to the construction industry.We are looking for an ambitious Hire and Sales Representative to join our Luton depot, to promote and grow the business in the area, as well as providing support to existing customers.This is a fantastic opportunity to stamp your mark on the business and become a key part of our team.More about your roleAre you driven by results and passionate about building strong client relationships? The Hire Place UK is looking for a proactive Hire &amp; Sales Representative to represent our business across external clients and Group projects. Your mission will be to deliver exceptional customer service, grow our client base, and increase turnover and profitability.The hours will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.More about you The Essential Criteria for this role is listed below<ul><li>Proven experience as a Sales Representative within a hire business is ideal, but whether you're new to the role or an experienced professional, we'd love to hear from you if you have any level of industry experience.</li><li>Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs</li><li>Excellent communication skills and Stakeholder</li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li><li>Car allowance/company car</li></ul><ul><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li></ul><ul><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li></ul><ul><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues</li></ul>





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Hire and Sales Representative

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!More about your roleYou will be responsible for oversight of the site entrance gates to control visitors and deliveries to site. The post holder is required to always operate within the Group's policies and procedures regarding Health &amp; Safety and site maintenance. We will want you to fully control and ensure that everyone is accounted for that enters or leaves the site, using a controlled process.For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.More about youTo be considered for this role you must have:<ul><li>CSCS Card</li><li>Vehicle banksman card</li><li> Good communication skills</li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:<ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7%</li><li>Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave</li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year</li><li>Training and development</li><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.</li></ul><ul></ul>

Gatekeeper

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.More about your role<ul><li>Set up and manage a range of sustainable Healthy Communities projects/programmes that deliver measurable impact for the community for a local contract area. With a focus on tackling health inequalities. </li><li>Complete any monitoring and evaluation requested by line manager in line with current data protection protocols</li><li>In line with relevant training / qualifications held, deliver specific Healthy community project/ programme, e.g. Exercise Referral, gym-based classes, falls prevention, according to the parameter discussed with line manager.</li></ul>For more information please download our job profile available on our website.More about you<ul><li>Qualified instructor in relevant in relevant discipline to deliver sessions independently i.e. Gym level 3, NGB level 2 or higher.</li><li>Experienced in planning, delivering and monitoring sessions.</li><li>Passion for improving the health of the local community.</li><li>Ability to use MS tools.</li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:<ul><li>We align with the Real Living Wage foundation</li><li>A 2% Bonus for all colleagues</li><li>Full Health &amp; Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors</li><li>Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)</li><li>An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development</li><li>Access to our Company Pension scheme</li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year</li><li>Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes</li><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.</li></ul>





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Healthy Communities Group Exercise Instructor

Join RMG as a Fire Asset Auditor and help ensure the safety and compliance of residential buildings across your region. You'll be part of a team committed to high-quality service and creating safe environments for residents and clients.Where will I be working?Predominantly site based you'll be conveniently located to cover a portfolio across the Camden and North London regions with frequent long distance travel and overnight stays requiredMore about your role As a Fire Asset Auditor, you will be responsible for inspecting and auditing a range of fire safety assets—such as apartment doors, communal doors, emergency lighting, alarms and lifts—across residential apartment blocks. You will conduct scheduled site visits within a given geography, ensuring that all assets meet health and safety regulations and identifying any risks. Your findings will be reported clearly and promptly to Property Managers and clients. This is a mobile role requiring daily travel to multiple sites and may include evening or weekend work to meet tenant or client needs. You may also be asked to travel nationally to cover colleague absences, so flexibility is key.More about you<ul><li>Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required</li></ul><ul><li>Meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work</li></ul><ul><li>Highly organised and self-motivated</li><li>Able to plan workload efficiently</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Personable nature with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and clients</li><li>Comfortable with physically demanding work, including walking multiple flights of stairs during site checks</li><li>Experience using IT packages, including Excel and Word</li></ul>What does RMG have offer you?You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:<ul><li>27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays</li><li>Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services</li><li>Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)</li><li>Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)</li><li>As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!</li></ul><ul></ul>

Fire Asset Auditor

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!More about the roleThis is a fantastic regional based role covering the North West, you won`t be based out of a specific office but will need to be based within the south of England. This is a great opportunity for post graduate quantity surveyor or building surveyor, technical officer, building inspector or contracts manager, also candidates with a trade background who've completed a HNC or equivalent in the Built Environment to take the next step in their careers. As a Contract Lead, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our repairs, maintenance, and capital component upgrade projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of building works via our contractor framework, managing the lifecycle from inception to completion. Tasks will include but not limited to reviewing SOWs, specifications, requesting quotes from contractors, arranging pre-start meetings, providing solutions to on-site issues, undertaking post inspections. Also, managing compliance with CDM regulations, Health and Safety, performance, and ensuring contractors meet agreed SLAs and KPIs. You'll also provide valuable technical guidance on building refurbishments and maintenance contracts, actively contributing to Asset Management meetings and offering recommendations for improvement as required.Candidates with MCIOB and/or MRICS/AssocRICS would be advantageous.Essential Criteria <ul><li>Valid driving licence.</li><li>Experience supervising and monitoring works to domestic and commercial properties.</li><li>Proven ability to manage contractors and ensure high‑quality service delivery.</li><li>Experience managing contract performance, including SLAs, KPIs, compliance and budgets.</li><li>Experience managing works programmes and working within CDM Regulations (2015).</li><li>Must have knowledge of schedule of rates. </li></ul>More about youWe're looking for someone with previous contractor management experience with a strong customer service background and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Experience in overseeing works on domestic and commercial properties is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to manage or lead effectively.If you're a postgraduate in quantity surveying / building surveying or a technical officer / building inspector, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills further while making a real impact on the delivery of key projects.BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly</li><li>Essential car user allowance</li><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7%</li><li>Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave</li><li>Overtime as and when required</li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year</li><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%</li><li>Training and development</li><li>Extra benefits including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. </li></ul>





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Contract lead (North West)

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.More about your roleSet up and manage a range of sustainable Healthy Communities projects/programmes that deliver measurable impact for the community for the local contract area - both within the leisure centres &amp; in the Community. You will focus on tackling health inequalities working collaboratively with the Area Healthy Communities manager &amp; key partners to create, implement, and review the (contract/site) Healthy Communities plan reflecting the needs of the local communities. You will oversee and manage the Contracts Exercise Referral programmes to support people with long-term health conditions.This role will cover our Healthy Communities programmes across Rotherham &amp; Amber Valley. For more information please download our job profile available on our website.More about youYou will be an active member of key health and wellbeing partner groups related to Active Partnerships, the NHS, the Local Authority, VCSE etc. We are also looking for someone who has qualifications and experience in a range of disciplines such as; Public Health, Health &amp; Wellbeing, Community Development, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Level 4 Gym, Level 2 NGB Coaching, Bachelor's Degree, Masters or equivalent experienceBenefitsWe are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:<ul><li>We align with the Real Living Wage foundation</li><li>A 2% Bonus for all colleagues</li><li>Full Health &amp; Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors</li><li>Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)</li><li>An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development</li><li>Access to our Company Pension scheme</li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year</li><li>Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes</li><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.</li></ul><ul></ul>

Contract Healthy Communities Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a Senior Service Charge Accountant in our key clients team and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region.Where will I be working?This is a homeworking role connected to our head office in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR)What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Preparing annual service charge accounts and liaising with operational teams and external accountants.</li><li>Calculating voids on semi-complete developments and VAT liabilities on VAT-elected sites.</li><li>Managing RTM financial handovers and reconciling financial positions on appointment.</li><li>Supporting sites impacted by cladding or BSA with financial reconciliations.</li><li>Providing day-to-day finance support across the region.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Prior experience in service charge accounts or financials.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.</li><li>High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.</li><li>Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.</li><li>Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).</li></ul>What does RMG have offer you?You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:<ul><li>27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays</li><li>Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services</li><li>Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)</li><li>Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)</li><li>As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!</li></ul>





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Senior Service Charge Accountant

Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our customers and colleagues. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!More about your role In this role, you support the surveying team by delivering a range of surveying functions, including stock condition, damp and mould, disrepair, fire door inspections, energy efficiency and other specialist assessments. You contribute to continuous improvement, help monitor quality, and self-manage survey delivery to meet KPIs and deadlines. You provide technical advice across property types, ensure accurate data capture, and work with the wider business to meet compliance, safety and programme requirements. You may also oversee third-party consultants, support team performance in line with organisational values, share best practice, and produce technical reports or advice on building defects, early failures and customer complaints. You will be covering the South East Region, to be considered for this role you will need to be based in the South East.Essential Criteria <ul><li> Experience producing survey reports, planning surveying programmes, and delivering high-volume defect investigations (both visual and intrusive), including work within social and non-social housing.</li><li> Knowledge of Housing Disrepair Law, with experience surveying properties, preparing schedules of works and managing disrepair cases.</li><li> Proven ability to diagnose and resolve property defects, carry out option appraisals, analyse stock data, and produce detailed specifications and cost forecasts to support long-term investment planning.</li><li> Full, valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.</li></ul>More About youYou have strong experience producing survey reports, planning survey programmes, and delivering large volumes of defect investigations across social and non-social housing. You understand Housing Disrepair Law, can diagnose property defects, prepare schedules of work, and write clear technical reports. You can analyse stock data, develop detailed specifications, and provide accurate cost forecasts to support long-term investment planning. You hold a full driving licence and can travel as required. Ideally, you bring a surveying or construction-related degree, strong customer and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce accurate performance reports. You also understand affordable housing management, health and safety obligations, and effective risk management. You have at least five years' surveying or relevant construction experience, are working toward or hold RICS status, and are confident using Microsoft tools, asset registers and digital data collection systems. BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li></ul><ul><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave </li></ul><ul><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li></ul><ul><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li></ul><ul><li>Training and development </li></ul><ul><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. </li></ul><ul></ul>

Building Surveyor (South East)

Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our customers and colleagues. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!More about your role In this role, you support the surveying team by delivering a range of surveying functions, including stock condition, damp and mould, disrepair, fire door inspections, energy efficiency and other specialist assessments. You contribute to continuous improvement, help monitor quality, and self-manage survey delivery to meet KPIs and deadlines. You provide technical advice across property types, ensure accurate data capture, and work with the wider business to meet compliance, safety and programme requirements. You may also oversee third-party consultants, support team performance in line with organisational values, share best practice, and produce technical reports or advice on building defects, early failures and customer complaints. You will be covering the Bristol Region, to be considered for this role you will need to be based near to Bristol.Essential Criteria <ul><li> Experience producing survey reports, planning surveying programmes, and delivering high-volume defect investigations (both visual and intrusive), including work within social and non-social housing.</li><li> Knowledge of Housing Disrepair Law, with experience surveying properties, preparing schedules of works and managing disrepair cases.</li><li> Proven ability to diagnose and resolve property defects, carry out option appraisals, analyse stock data, and produce detailed specifications and cost forecasts to support long-term investment planning.</li><li> Full, valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.</li></ul>More About youYou have strong experience producing survey reports, planning survey programmes, and delivering large volumes of defect investigations across social and non-social housing. You understand Housing Disrepair Law, can diagnose property defects, prepare schedules of work, and write clear technical reports. You can analyse stock data, develop detailed specifications, and provide accurate cost forecasts to support long-term investment planning. You hold a full driving licence and can travel as required. Ideally, you bring a surveying or construction-related degree, strong customer and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce accurate performance reports. You also understand affordable housing management, health and safety obligations, and effective risk management. You have at least five years' surveying or relevant construction experience, are working toward or hold RICS status, and are confident using Microsoft tools, asset registers and digital data collection systems. BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li></ul><ul><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave </li></ul><ul><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li></ul><ul><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li></ul><ul><li>Training and development </li></ul><ul><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. </li></ul><ul></ul>

Building Surveyor (Bristol Area)

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.More about your roleThe main travel locations for this role will be Bristol and Swindon.You will be our presence in the neighbourhoods you manage, spending the majority of your time working in our communities, providing an effective and efficient tenancy and estate management service to our customers. With support from theCommunity Safety Team you will ensure that customers meet their contractual obligations and that neighbourhoods are as safe, clean and attractive as possible. An important aspect of your role will be carrying out tenancy reviews and property inspections, working with your team to create neighbourhood and continuous improvement plans that ensure estate standards are upheld, and budgets adhered to within a customer-focused framework. Reporting into the Area Manager, you will work as part of an established team to manage our neighbourhoods. The essential criteria for this is listed below: <ul><li>Social housing experience </li></ul><ul><li>Capable customer facing delivery </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated you have dealt with complex issues with customers before </li></ul><ul><li>Must have a driving license and own vehicle </li></ul>For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. More about youWe need you to have excellent communication skills ensuring a polite and courteous manner, this is paramount to this role – you won't be sat behind a desk or phone; you will be working closely with our customers and external agencies. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships. You should have experience working within a similar tenancy and estates management role and have relevant and up to date knowledge around housing and tenancy legislation and procedures which can be acted upon to make informed decisions. You will need to demonstrate tenacity, resilience and attention to detail, as well a commercial approach to what you do, using your initiative and is eager to contribute towards making positive changes. Therefore, you should be able to evidence where you have introduced or contributed to service delivery improvements. You will need to be a positive motivator with the ability to support others deliver an effective service, whilst maintaining your own motivation levels working autonomously. A basic DBS check is mandatory for this role. BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li></ul><ul><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li></ul><ul><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li></ul><ul><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li></ul><ul><li>Training and development </li></ul><ul><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li></ul><ul></ul>

Community Housing Manager

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamKingston Adult Education is rated by Ofsted as a ‘good’ adult education provider for over 3,500 learners and is on an exciting journey towards outstanding provision.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our mission is to offer high quality learning and training opportunities to meet the needs of individuals and employers in Kingston and surrounding areas and to work alongside community partners to achieve this.You will join the Vocational tutor team within our Academic Provision (funded courses) and will have the opportunity to liaise and share resources with our dedicated, experienced existing tutors. The Early Years and Teaching Assistant Diploma courses usually run from our Hook Centre, in Chessington, or occasionally from the Guildhall in the centre of Kingston. Diploma courses (Early Years L2, Early Years L3 and Teaching Assistants L3) run once a week, for 5 hours, over a full year. Our Working with Children L1 course runs for 2.5 hours a week for one term. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the rolePlan and deliver a learning programme in Early Years and / or Teaching Assistant Diploma courses, in line with awarding body specifications and KAE policies.<ul><li>Plan and deliver a programme of tuition ensuring all course documentation is in place and up to date</li><li>Induct learners into the programme and ensures that Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion, Safeguarding, Prevent and other KAE policies are implemented.&nbsp;</li><li>Assess learners on entry, monitors and documents their progress&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Negotiate learning objectives for each learner to build their individual learning plan and adapts the programme of work accordingly, ensuring differentiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Assess learners’ work regularly and marks classwork / homework where appropriate. Provides constructive developmental feedback on work including spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG).&nbsp;</li></ul> About youWe are seeking to appoint an&nbsp; enthusiastic and innovative member of staff&nbsp; to teach in our Vocational curriculum area. You will:<ul><li>Hold a teaching qualification at Level 3 or above</li><li>Have experience in teaching accredited Vocational courses, ideally in teaching Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant Diploma courses</li><li>Be familiar with Early Years and Teaching Assistant Diploma course specifications and be able to ensure your delivery aligns with these including required learning outcomes and assessment criteria (we currently use NCFE).</li><li>Be able to include digital skills within your delivery of your course</li><li>Question and challenge ways of working, with an understanding of the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to own personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate innovation and creativity</li><li>Actively engage in positive cross organisational communications and team working</li><li>Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task.</li></ul>You will also:- Assess learners at the start of the course and plan a programme of learning to meet their needs&nbsp;- Deliver learning that may take the form of a blend of classroom-based learning and online learning. Online learning will take place through Google Classroom using Google Meet.- Review learners’ work regularly and mark classwork / homework where appropriate. Provide constructive developmental feedback on work including spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)- Monitor and track progress and adapt the Scheme of Work to meet the needs of the learners when necessary&nbsp;- Negotiate learning objectives for each learner and record them in their personal learning plan- Differentiate the delivery to meet the needs of individual learners&nbsp;- Prepare learners for exams or for their portfolio of work to be assessed and meet the required standards- Ensure all course documentation (such as scheme of work) is in place and up to date&nbsp;- Ensure that Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion, Safeguarding, Prevent and other KAE policies are implemented Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Vocational Tutor for Early Years / Teaching Assistant Diploma courses

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe new Data Service is part of a shared Digital &amp; IT service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Sutton. Both councils have ambitious transformation programmes that depend on a more effective use of data to gain better insights and improve council services for residents. The team will also play a key role in supporting each Council’s AI and digital ambitions.&nbsp;Being a new service the successful candidate(s) will have an opportunity to grow, learn and set direction.&nbsp;Both Councils have data strategies with the strong backing of management and colleagues. The data strategy aims to:<ul><li>Set a data architecture and build a platform that makes it easier for the organisation to find, combine and use data.</li><li>Establish a data governance framework to improve quality and handling so staff can have confidence in data products.</li><li>Upskill our data analysts and council employees and recruiting data specialists.</li><li>Select and embed new tools and technologies to improve data usage.</li><li>Promote a more data-driven culture at all levels in the organisation.</li></ul>The role reports directly to the Head of Data.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Data Scientist(s) will be joining the corporate data service and will play a key role in the delivery of the data strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this role, you will:<ul><li>Tackle Big Challenges: Apply data science to help solve critical issues like social care pressures, support residents struggling with their finances, and help tackle homelessness.</li><li>Deliver Insights: Create visualizations and predictions that improve decision-making and help us better understand our residents.</li><li>Collaborate: Work with diverse stakeholders and data professionals to use data more effectively and bring new ideas to the organization.</li><li>Innovate: Use modern data technologies and inspire a data-driven culture throughout the Council.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a creative problem-solver, collaborative and adaptable colleague with a passion for using data for good. You will have:<ul><li>Technically Proficient: An expert in Python and SQL, with strong skills in data visualisation tools. You will possess the mathematical and statistical abilities to clean, analyse, and model large, complex datasets.</li><li>A High-Quality Coder: Able to produce well-written, understandable, and reusable code that is optimised for performance.</li><li>A Clear Communicator: Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, managing stakeholder expectations, and articulating the value of data projects to senior management.</li><li>Experienced in Project Delivery: With a proven track record of leading data projects and delivering data products or services with limited supervision.</li><li>A Continuous Learner: Passionate about self-development, exploring new tools and techniques, and inspiring the organisation to be data-driven.</li><li>Impact-Driven: Able to create insights and predictions that unlock value and help to reimagine public services.</li><li>Committed to Data Integrity: Knowledgeable about data governance, security, and protection regulations for sensitive data.</li></ul>Supporting Statement&nbsp;In your supporting statement please tell us 'What motivates you to pursue a data science role within local government? Please describe a specific project or accomplishment from your professional experience where you used data to solve a complex problem or drive a positive outcome. (250 to 350 words)'We will not consider applications without a cover letter addressing the question above.&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Data Scientist

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushy Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe Financial Reporting &amp; Control team covers financial reporting, systems, control and tax, as part of the Finance Shared Service for London Borough of Sutton and Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. This includes producing the annual statement of accounts which are up to date and on time for both boroughs.The Shared Finance Service ambition is to add value and inspire success and this role is part of the Shared Finance Service (SFS) collectively responsible for delivering SFS activities to realise this ambition.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs our&nbsp;Financial Reporting Manager, you will hold a senior leadership position within the Shared Finance Service (SFS).&nbsp;While the SFS supports both the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton, you will join a peer-led model where two Financial Reporting Managers work in close partnership.&nbsp;In this structure, each manager takes lead responsibility for the financial integrity and statutory accounts of one of the two authorities.Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting &amp; Control, your primary focus will be leading the annual closing process and the production of the Statement of Accounts for your assigned Council.&nbsp;You will provide high-level technical expertise in areas such as the balance sheet, grants and collection fund.&nbsp;You will act as a key advisor to the S151 officer and Assistant Director, ensuring that the Council’s financial health is reported with precision, clarity, and strategic insight.Our Ideal Candidate&nbsp;We are looking for a&nbsp;CCAB (or equivalent) qualified&nbsp;professional with a deep technical understanding of Local Authority accounting, who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment. You should bring:<ul><li>Financial Reporting Expertise:&nbsp;Extensive experience in closing the accounts of a large Local Authority and a deep understanding of the CIPFA Code and statutory reporting frameworks.</li><li>Collaborative Leadership:&nbsp;The ability to work seamlessly with your peer manager to align accounting practices across the shared service while providing mutual support during peak periods.</li><li>People Development:&nbsp;A passion for line managing, coaching, and mentoring staff, helping us fulfill our ambition to "grow our own talent" within the finance profession.</li><li>Strategic Communication:&nbsp;The capability to interpret complex legislation and translate it into clear, professional advice for Committee Reports and senior decision-makers.</li><li>Integrity and Stewardship:&nbsp;A strong commitment to maintaining robust financial governance and protecting the integrity of the public purse.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Swanwick School &amp; Sports College is an ‘Outstanding’ school providing an exciting and relevant education for young people with additional needs including Moderate and Severe Learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and ASD. Pupil ability ranges from pre key stage standards to working within the Primary Curriculum objectives. We also offer a variety of qualifications including GCSE where appropriate. The Governors of Swanwick School &amp; Sports College are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious candidate to continue to drive forward the Positive Support provision across the school. The successful applicant should have experience of implementing individual pupil support programmes, establishing effective working relationships with parents &amp; carers and a proven track record of helping young people with complex needs make significant progress. It is also highly desirable that any applicant has a Positive Play/Support qualification or prepared to work towards achieving such a qualification. The successful applicant will be answerable to the Governing Body, Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Positive Support Lead. The immediate line manager will be the Positive Support Lead. As an integral part of the extended Pastoral Team the successful candidate will work closely alongside Positive Support Lead, Headteacher, Family Liaison Worker and Early Help Support Worker. We expect the successful candidate to work with the SLT to determine training needs on a personal level, individual level and whole school level. This role is vital in providing tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to feel safe, understood and ready to learn.The post holder will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will: <ul><li>Have experience working with children with complex SEND, including communication and sensory needs</li><li>Engage and motivate pupils</li></ul><ul><li>Be confident or prepared to learn Makaton</li><li>Provide sensitive and respectful personal and intimate care, following individual care plans</li><li>Build trusting relationships that support emotional regulation and wellbeing</li><li>Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to create a consistent and caring environment</li><li>Promote positive behaviour and a safe inclusive ethos.</li><li>Improve the quality of pupils’ learning</li><li>Inspire trust and confidence in pupils and colleagues</li><li>Build team commitment with colleagues</li><li>Demonstrate empathy with and an appreciation of the needs of pupils</li><li>Provide additional support with activities at break and lunch times</li><li>Be committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs and their families/carers</li><li>Be able to offer skills and experience to add to our curriculum</li><li>Able to work across Key Stages 1, 2, 3 or 4 as required</li><li>Able to demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills</li><li>Able to assist pupils in managing personal care</li></ul>We offer: -<ul><li>A warm, nurturing school community where every child is valued </li><li>The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most</li><li>A shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for all pupils</li><li>An opportunity to work with talented and committed staff</li><li>Access to the School Advisory Service</li><li>Support from a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team</li><li>Professional Development with extensive CPD opportunities </li></ul>Having maintained our Outstanding rating given by Ofsted we need applicants who are able to add to our provision and demonstrate and support our school vision of Enjoy, Achieve, Exceed. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on: - 01773 602198 to arrange an appointment.Provisional Interview Date: Friday 6 March 2026.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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