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If you require more information regarding the post, please contact <a href="mailto:head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
To apply for this position, please send completed application form to: <a href="mailto:head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk</a> including a letter of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you would be the best candidate to take on the role.

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Midday Assistant – Grade 2 - 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
- Location: Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
- Salary: FTE £23,656 (pro-rata £5,381.85)
- Hours: 10 per week // 5 days per week // 38 weeks per year&nbsp;
- Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
The governors of Grange Community Nursery and Primary School would like to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our innovative and nurturing team. This position is to commence in September 2025 and will be temporary in the first instance.
Your responsibilities will include:
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<li>Ensuring that lunchtimes are an enjoyable and safe experience for all the children, so that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn during the afternoon.</li>
<li>The safety, welfare and conduct of pupils during lunchtimes, in classrooms, dining room, playground and when moving from one area to another.</li>
<li>Preparing the dining room for school lunches and clearing away afterwards.</li>
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If you require more information regarding the post, please contact <a href="mailto:head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you would be the best candidate to take on the role.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Weaver Trust

Midday Assistant

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Join us at this exciting time for Reading Borough Council as we drive forward a dynamic and diverse portfolio of programmes.
Our&nbsp;Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and Change Delivery Team, part of our Policy, Change and Customer Services, play a key role in delivering priority projects and transformative programmes across the Council.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role 

Our&nbsp;Senior Change Delivery Consultant&nbsp;roles are intentionally designed to be&nbsp;multi-disciplinary, offering both&nbsp;flexibility&nbsp;and&nbsp;opportunities for growth.
As a Senior Change Delivery Consultant, you will:
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<li>Lead large-scale, complex projects and programmes&nbsp;through the full delivery lifecycle</li>
<li>Provide line management, coaching, and mentoring&nbsp;to Change Delivery Consultants and Analysts</li>
<li>Leverage strong interpersonal and analytical skills&nbsp;to drive successful outcomes</li>
<li>Shape and evolve our methodologies (e.g. project management, business analysis and change management), incorporating best practices and lessons learned, championing these across the organisation through training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.</li>
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You will be part of the PMO &amp; Change Delivery Management Team and part of the wider Service of Policy, Change and Customer Service.

About you
We are looking for an&nbsp;energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate individual&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Change Delivery Team, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven to make a real difference in public service.
Key experience and skills we are looking for from the candidate:
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<li>Proven experience&nbsp;in programme and project management, with a track record of successful delivery</li>
<li>Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and develop team members effectively</li>
<li>A&nbsp;collaborative mindset&nbsp;and the ability to think strategically</li>
<li>A&nbsp;genuine passion for delivering meaningful change&nbsp;within a public sector context</li>
<li>Experience in managing complex stakeholders&nbsp;across multiple organisations, with the ability to influence at senior levels</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li>
<li>Working knowledge&nbsp;in one or more of the following areas: business analysis, business change, user-centred design or procurement project management</li>
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The personal statement within the application process will be part of the shortlisting criteria, so please make sure you tell us how your experience and skills meet the person specification within the job description.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Zoe Hobbs -&nbsp; <a href="mailto:zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk</a>. 
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025 (likely 16th &amp; 17th July 2025)
Interview Process: As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to&nbsp;prepare a task in advance&nbsp;and&nbsp;present it to the panel. This presentation will allow you to demonstrate your approach, thinking, and communication skills in a practical context.&nbsp; Following the presentation, the remainder of the interview will follow a&nbsp;standard question and answer format, focusing on your experience, skills and suitability for the role.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Senior Change Delivery Consultant

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Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts CouncilNorth Herts CouncilPermanent, Full Time£52,866 - £61,866 per annum, plus car allowance (pay award pending)Location: BuntingfordClosing Date: 14th July 2025 Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising on behalf of North Herts Council for the role of <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank">Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council</a> The Role <h2> East and North Herts Councils have a brand-new shared waste, recycling and street cleansing contract in place and are also rolling out an ambitious service change this summer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious waste professional to lead the service at the start of this new era, with responsibility for both Councils' waste, recycling and street cleansing services. </h2>The Experience You Will Bring <h2> You will be an experienced and committed waste leader, with significant experience of managing large contracts and budgets, as well as the ability to lead major projects and procurements. You will have significant experience of developing policies and strategies and of successful performance management. You will have excellent technical knowledge of waste and be our subject expert. </h2><h2> You will have the skills to lead and motivate a high performing team, ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and have a customer focused attitude. </h2><a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/about-us" target="_blank"> About Us </a> North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. Why work with us? We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. Our benefits include: <h2> · Flexible working options including flexi-time scheme and home-working </h2><h2> · Continued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paid </h2><h2> · Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution) </h2><h2> · Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down period </h2><h2> · Occupational sick pay </h2><h2> · Free parking permit for office use </h2><h2> · Discounts, including 50% off NHC gym membership </h2>What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank"> Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council </a> Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages. If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Sarah Kingsley, Director - Environment, on 01462 474552 *Please apply via <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank"> Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council </a>

Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts Council

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with physical disabilities?&nbsp;We are seeking an aspiring or experienced dedicated professional to work with both adults and children, providing administrative support to our teams.&nbsp;The primary objective of this role is to deliver confidential administrative assistance to the manager and team, utilizing relevant systems, protocols, and resources. This involves promptly addressing telephone and email inquiries and upholding high standards of customer service while adhering to the policies and values of West Northamptonshire Council. Additionally, the role entails meeting reporting deadlines.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults&nbsp;Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>You're the type who thrives on keeping things organised and running smoothly. You're comfortable juggling different tasks and can handle them with ease. Your friendly demeanour makes you a natural at reception duties and interacting with people both in person and over the phone.Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, whether it's with colleagues, managers, or customers. You're tech-savvy enough to navigate software tools like MS Word and Excel efficiently. Plus, you're proactive about staying on top of deadlines and ensuring that everything gets done on time. You're a team player who's always ready to pitch in and help out wherever needed! And above all, you're committed to providing excellent service.This demands a proficient and timely utilisation of MS Word, MS Excel, and other relevant software tools.<h2>Company information</h2>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href="mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>

Business Support Assistant - 1 year contract

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Job Title:&nbsp;Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports) Location of work:&nbsp;Earlswood Depot, various sites throughout the borough Salary:&nbsp;£24,186 - £25,782 per annum Basis:&nbsp;Permanent, Full time, Annualised Hours (40hrs summer, 8 months / 27hrs winter, 4 months)
About the Role
Do you love working in the outdoors? Then this is the job is for you. We are now recruiting for a Skilled Operative to deliver the maintenance of outdoor sports facilities across the Borough’s parks and open spaces.
This includes the full range of seasonal and year-round duties required for football, rugby, and pitches, utilising tractors and a variety of grounds maintenance machinery and attachments to ensure playing surfaces are safe, presentable, and in a good condition.
Some of the duties include:
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<li>Carry out pre-season, in-season and end-of-season works for football, cricket and rugby pitches, including grass cutting, Verti-draining, top dressing, seeding, turfing, and goal post installation/removal.</li>
<li>Mark out football and rugby pitches of varying sizes using appropriate line marking equipment.</li>
<li>Undertake renovation and repair works as required, ensuring pitches remain playable and meet safety requirements throughout the sporting seasons.</li>
<li>Maintain cricket squares and outfields, including mowing, scarifying, rolling, end-of-season renovation, and setting up wickets.</li>
<li>Operate tractors and associated attachments (e.g., aerators, slitters, scarifiers, trailers, gang mowers, and line markers) in the preparation and upkeep of sports surfaces.</li>
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About the Person 
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<li>Ability to mark out pitches accurately to required dimensions and standards.</li>
<li>Experience in sports turf maintenance, particularly in football, rugby, and cricket environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of seasonal sports turf requirements and renovation techniques.</li>
<li>Have relevant qualifications and experience in Sports Turf Maintenance, including the use of tractors and various grounds maintenance machinery.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Have a strong awareness of health and safety and safe working practices.</li>
<li>Be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
</ul>
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Russell Potts, Greenspaces Supervisor on 07974325147
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: To be confirmed
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: <a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here" target="_blank">Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead</a>

Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports)

Job Title: Head of Strategic Asset Management &amp; Estates Starting Salary: £81,803 progressing to £90,664 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location:&nbsp;Based in Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire is a thriving county with big ambition. Following the recent elections, our new administration is undertaking a major transformation programme to ensure our financial sustainability and protect essential services - creating a council that is fit for the future and that can continue to deliver our ambitions to be the County of opportunity.A key contributor to this ambition is ensuring the effective use of our numerous and diverse assets, and we are currently seeking an individual with a strong professional and technical understanding of asset management, preferably with a qualification like RICS, to lead on achieving excellent outcomes for the County. Sitting in the Property department, Estates is responsible for a diverse portfolio including 11,000 acres of rural estate, a variety of over 2,000 operational buildings and land. The role will be to support the delivery of Council services through the provision of the right assets in the right locations. You’ll need to demonstrate a commercial approach to driving greater income and capital to support service delivery through a programme of income generation and asset disposal.Like many councils around the country, we are redesigning ourselves under Local Government Reorganisation so there will be significant opportunities for you to play a key part in remodelling our estate now and into the future.<h4>About the role</h4>Bringing your forward-thinking leadership style to our strategic asset management function, you will make sure our property portfolio is aligned to the needs of local communities. Equally, you will ensure that it is working well for the Council. At the heart of your approach will be a commitment to seeing assets put to their best possible use.Your remit will span everything from service delivery to capital receipts and other financial drivers. Working closely with other services and partners, you will develop high-level business cases for significant property changes.Crucially, as lead officer for our estates function, you will see that the transactional side of the portfolio is kept in good order, with statutory requirements properly managed.As a Chartered Surveyor (RICS) you will bring to the role substantial knowledge of contract management and property law. To be equal to the challenge, you must be a natural leader with a proven track record of managing estates and asset services, delivered by a large and diverse team.Commercially astute and innovative, your experience spans contract, project and change management, along with development of service plans and quality assurance.You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for managing the council's property portfolio, ensuring that they are used effectively, efficiently, and cost-effectively.You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the estates department, including managing staff, budgets.You’ll provide expert advice and guidance to the council on property-related matters including advising on property acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations including health and safety regulations, building regulations, and planning regulations.You will provide monitoring and reporting on the performance of the estates department including reporting on key performance indicators such as occupancy rates, maintenance costs, and property values.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in property management or a relevant professional qualification e.g. Chartered professional membership as a Chartered Surveyor (RICS)</li><li>A strong understanding of property management principles such as asset management, property finance, contract management, rural estate.</li><li>Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to manage staff and relevant employment related issues.</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including council officials, residents, and contractors, utilising your knowledge, adapting your communication skills and take a proactive, tailored approach.</li><li>Knowledge of key statutory compliance requirements</li><li>Knowledge of leasehold legislation and managing client relationships.</li><li>A track record in managing large and complex schemes, taking a hands-on role with the ability to lead, develop and inspire a team.</li><li>A strong understanding of managing budgets</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of contracts management and property law</li><li>Experience in working with local authorities or other public sector organisation</li><li>Experience of project and change management</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level 16 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Organisational LeadershipTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sass.Pledger@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sass.Pledger@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.





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Are you ready to build a career that shapes the future of your community? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Control team as a&nbsp;Trainee Building Inspector. As a Trainee Building Inspector, you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team ensuring that buildings across Reading are safe, accessible, and energy-efficient. This is a&nbsp;career-graded role, offering structured progression and development opportunities as you gain experience and qualifications. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role: As a Trainee Building Inspector, you'll be part of a friendly and knowledgeable team, learning on the job while gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills develop. You will:
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<li>Carry out supervised site inspections of building works in progress, checking for compliance with Building Regulations relating to structural safety, fire protection, accessibility, insulation, drainage and more</li>
<li>Assess building plans and technical drawings with support from senior colleagues, learning how to interpret and apply the relevant legislation and guidance</li>
<li>Calculate and process application fees and maintain accurate digital records for all inspections and decisions</li>
<li>Support the investigation of unsafe or unauthorised building work, helping to gather evidence and report findings</li>
<li>Learn how to assess and report on dangerous structures, working alongside experienced inspectors to ensure public safety</li>
<li>Provide clear, courteous and practical advice to members of the public, homeowners, architects, and contractors</li>
<li>Assist in issuing statutory notices, reports, and decisions under supervision</li>
<li>Participate in consultations with internal departments (e.g. fire safety, highways) and external bodies such as utility providers and emergency services</li>
<li>Work towards building the technical knowledge and confidence needed to make independent assessments and recommendations</li>
</ul>
 As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility, including checking simple applications, issuing decisions, and conducting independent site visits.
 You will be based in our Civic Offices (although working from home is not discouraged) in an open office working alongside others in the Planning, Transport and Public Protection Service. This enables co-working to happen naturally and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment.
 About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to take the first step in a rewarding technical career. You should have:
<ul>
<li>5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence</li>
<li>Some experience in the building industry or in a customer-facing role</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li>
<li>Good attention to detail and record-keeping abilities</li>
</ul>
About Reading
Reading is a vibrant town subject to considerable development growth and that brings with it a large and varied case load for the building control team. Ranging from major commercial and community development to more routine domestic and business construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a time of significant changes in the Building Control profession.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The success of the team relies on every individual playing their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you will work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer support to grow and develop your career with in-house training and the opportunity to attend continuing professional development events. &nbsp;Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged and your ideas for business improvement listened to. 
A competitive salary is offered alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
</ul>
 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the Building Control Team Leader - Paul Boland via email: <a href="mailto:paul.boland@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.boland@reading.gov.uk</a> or via phone: 07977 632 962 
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
 Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Trainee Building Inspector - Building Control

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamRevenue and Benefits Customer Services are a busy, high performing team providing a front-line service supporting the Council Tax and Benefits Department.&nbsp; It is the first point of contact for a telephone calls and occasionally face to face contact. We work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, recognising that everything we do is for the benefit of our residents.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe have a permanent vacancy in our very busy Revenue and Benefits Customer Services Team.&nbsp; Working in a target driven, busy call-centre environment you will be part of a friendly and motivated team.&nbsp; The working hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm (30 hours per week with 1 hour for lunch)You will need to have a minimum of six months experience of:<ul><li>Working on a call centre or in front line customer service (dealing with customers on the telephone)</li></ul>Our ideal candidate will be able to communicate clearly and confidently both in writing and verbally, be computer literate and have the ability to deal with sometimes difficult, elderly or distressed members of the public.&nbsp; You will need to to be able to work using your own initiative and often under pressure. &nbsp;The role is in a target driven call-centre environment, with occasional face to face contact with customers. You will be discussing Council Tax Accounts, Business Rates accounts and Housing Benefits. You will need to have good numeracy skills as the post is in a financial environment, carrying out often complicated calculations (with training).You will need to be calm under pressure and be able to deal confidently with your customers.&nbsp; Whilst initially based in the office, there will be the opportunity for hybrid working after training is complete (around 6 months)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.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.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.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Customer Services Officer - Revenue and Benefits

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamYou will be working as the sole support officer to the Opposition Group. To find out more about the Council's Political Groups please visit our website. &nbsp;Important InformationTo ensure impartiality and maintain public trust, all applicants must demonstrate political neutrality both in their professional conduct and pub perception. As part of our commitment to these principles, publicly accessible social media profiles may be reviewed during the application process to assess alignment with this requirement.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for the provision of administrative support to the Kingston Independent Residents Group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Duties include research on matters specific to the roles of Councillors, assisting with diary management, providing meeting support and assistance with routine correspondence relating to the Councillors roles on the Council (this does not extend to support with ward based casework or party political activity).The role is located in the office of the Kingston Independent Residents Group, an opposition group of the Council and forms part of the Corporate and Communities Directorate. The Postholder reports to the Corporate Head of the Democratic Services and Elections.&nbsp; Whilst the primary function of the role is to assist the group the postholder will, in common with all staff, be obliged to serve the interests of the Council as a whole.Our Ideal Candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;To be responsible for the provision of administrative support to elected opposition Councillors in order to ensure that they can effectively perform their roles.&nbsp;Duties include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting the Group with their diaries, arranging meetings, admin tasks and act as a point of contact to facilitate communications with other elected Members, Executive Directors and Officers at all levels of the Council and external stakeholders.</li><li>Undertake research and produce briefing notes and presentation of data and information from a variety of internal and external sources for Councillors, relevant to their role as opposition members.</li><li>Provide support to internal meetings involving Councillors including, where necessary, the preparation and distribution of agendas and briefing notes, taking of minutes and following up outstanding actions.</li><li>Monitor incoming post, e-mails and phone calls related directly to the work of the Councillors, chase up outstanding action and draft routine correspondence&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with the relevant internal departments on behalf of the Group in respect of the provision of ICT support, training and development activities and general office and administrative requirements.&nbsp;</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.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</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>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. 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. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.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 an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Opposition Group Support Officer

A fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) to join the Fostering Service on a 12-month contract due to end in July 2026. You will work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, contributing to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Service.You will be responsible for a caseload of complex cases managing a complex caseload. You will also be accountable for the practice of student social workers on placement, as well and providing day to day support, advice and mentoring to other staff within the team.You will work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount.Reporting directly to a Team Manager, you will benefit from regular individual and group supervision. You will also be supported to develop your skills and expertise at every stage of your career. About You<ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will be working towards your PEPS or be willing to undertake.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 3 years’ practice as a social worker working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further details on the role please contact Sally Harper, Team Manager via email on <a href="mailto:sally.harper@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.harper@medway.gov.uk</a>. Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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