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SEND Tribunals Mediations and Resolutions Officer&nbsp; SEND TRIBUNALS, MEDIATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS TEAM £40,182 - £42,060 per annum Permanent – full time Hybrid – Newham Dockside Deadline for applications: 23.11.2025 JOIN US TO BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM At Newham we are ambitious for our children and young people with additional needs. Our aim is to make Newham the best place for all to live, learn and thrive; building on our historic ethos of inclusion and putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. We’re determined and driven towards creating a centre of practice excellence supporting children and young people with SEND, where no child is left behind. Newham is a diverse borough and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking concerted, meaningful and intentional action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place to live, learn and work.&nbsp; Newham’s children need support from colleagues who: <ul><li>Are child centred and knowledgeable about issues affecting children with additional needs.</li> <li>Empathetic in their thinking, and towards our families.</li> <li>Driven and determined to improve quality of life for children and families.</li> <li>Focused on inclusivity and providing opportunities for children and young people with SEND.</li> <li>Value diversity and the future; we are one of London’s youngest, most diverse Boroughs – and proud!</li> </ul> Does this sound like you?&nbsp;Apply now and join us. &nbsp;ABOUT THE JOB The SEND Tribunals Mediations and Resolutions Officer is responsible for managing appeals and disputes related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those concerning Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). The post holder will be working on behalf of the LA to ensure that all legal obligations are met in the resolution of SEND cases, you will prepare and submit evidence for the tribunal process and play a vital role in representing the local authority in legal settings and ensuring that outcomes are legally compliant and in the best interest of the child or young person. SEND Tribunal Officers work to resolve disputes amicably where possible but preparing for formal hearings when necessary. Their goal is to ensure that all parties involved are heard and that legal requirements are met throughout the tribunal process. To find out more and prepare your application please read JD below &nbsp;ABOUT YOU &nbsp;We’re looking for a conscientious individual who is dedicated to tackling disproportionality and passionate about working to the best interest of our children and young people who live with disability. A fair and balanced outlook is essential to this role as we look to build a Fairer Newham for all. Candidates will need to meet the following (minimum) criteria in their application to be shortlisted: <ul><li>Significant experience in the SEND sector.</li> <li>Proven knowledge of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures.</li> <li>Practical experience with SEND legislation, the EHCP process, and dispute resolution.</li> <li>A strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and tribunal procedures&nbsp;</li> <li>excellent communicators, capable of working with families, schools, and legal professionals to navigate complex cases.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks</li> </ul> TO APPLY Please submit a CV and supporting statement through our recruitment portal. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed above and in the person specification. Please view JD here Closing date 23.11.25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Resolution Lead Officer £42,771 - £45,750 In this critical role, you won’t just respond to complaints and Member enquiries, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our responses are&nbsp;consistently high-quality, resident-focused, and aligned with our values&nbsp;. Working closely with colleagues, supporting the organisation to learn from feedback, improve performance, and reduce repeat complaints. You Will <ul><li>Conduct thorough, fair investigations into complaints received within the Environment &amp; Sustainable Transport directorate</li> <li>Ensure all responses meet corporate QA standards: clear, empathetic, evidence based and timely.</li> <li>Identify service trends and root causes through complaint insights and contribute to action planning that improves outcomes for residents.</li> <li>Work with teams across the council to embed a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning from complaints and enquiries.</li> <li>Support performance monitoring and help develop directorate-level improvements that align with our wider Resident Experience goals.</li> </ul> We’re Looking For Someone With <ul><li>Proven experience investigating complaints, including complex or escalated cases</li> <li>A commitment to quality – with the ability to assure, challenge and improve the standard of written and verbal responses across teams.</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging staff at all levels and keeping residents at the centre of everything.</li> <li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in improving services through feedback.</li> </ul> Please view JD here Closing date 28.11.25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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JOB TITLE: Team Manager Community Neighbourhood Team&nbsp; SERVICE: &nbsp;Adults - Older People and Disability&nbsp; SALARY: PO7 £57,402 - £60,573 plus market supplement £3,000 Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU Closing date: 23 November&nbsp;2025 WE ARE NEWHAM We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.&nbsp; We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working.&nbsp; About the job&nbsp; We are looking for an Experienced Team Manager who has Local Authority Experience to join us at an exciting time as we transform our services and strive for excellence.&nbsp; You will be able to confidently lead and manage the performance of a team of social workers and social care officers and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give of their best in their roles. You will introduce, embed and continually improve performance at team level, ensuring that the quality of social work is consistent with established models of good practice.&nbsp; You will be responsible for ensuring that staff effectively support residents, their families and carers to maintain their independence through embedding the Well Newham approach.&nbsp; Within the role you will be responsible for overseeing the professional standards of the social workers within your team, managing risk and performance ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance.&nbsp; You will contribute to the strategic development of the service and from time to time will be required to cover for the Service Manager in his absence.&nbsp;You will be required to work with others across social care, integrated networks, hospital teams, voluntary and community sector and other agencies to share best practice and ensure consistency of approach.&nbsp; About you The successful candidates must be a Registered Social Worker or OT.&nbsp; If a key management role appeals to you with the opportunity to really make a difference to the people we support and you share our vision, then we want to hear from you.&nbsp; We are looking for candidates who have strong management and leadership skills with demonstrable experience of&nbsp;delivering high quality interventions for residents, their families and carers, and experience of supporting practitioners to implement and embed excellent practice.&nbsp; You will have&nbsp;sound understanding of Care Act interventions along with significant knowledge of Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity and Safeguarding Adults, including&nbsp;significant knowledge of risk and the current research and practice in this. You will have experience of developing strong working relationships with partners in the voluntary, community and faith sector, health, and have experience of intervention and delivering support and interventions with residents. Excellent communication skills are critical and you will have demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings and delivering and developing training for multi-disciplinary audiences. Finally, the successful candidate will have some demonstrable experience of using IT recording systems and data to monitor team activity, support quality assurance, and drive service improvement. For more information, or an informal chat please contact Mark Wiles, Service Manager for Neighbourhood and Long-Term Services on 020 3373 0784 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mark.wiles@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">mark.wiles@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Why work with us&nbsp; We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. <ul><li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>AMHP/BIA/PE training available&nbsp;</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme,&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> </ul> Please view JD here &nbsp; Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Complex Assessment Team Manager - North West

Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people, and families in the county. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘outstanding’.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. We have a number of exciting opportunities within our Business Support Service for self-motivated Business Support Administrator, providing essential support to our practice staff members. We are looking to recruit a full-time Business Support Administrator whose role will be providing support to the Fostering Service. The fostering Business Support team play a crucial role in providing support to the Fostering Service, whose aim is to ensure provision of high-quality placements for children with foster carers where children can have every chance of a happy secure childhood and be supported to reach their aspirations and succeed in life. The main role of the Business Support Administrator will be providing support relating to Foster Carers annual reviews process, prospective foster carers assessments and administrating financial support to faster carers. The role also involves undertaking switchboard duties and post duties. You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our busy, dynamic, and growing Business Support Team. The permanent position is ideally suited to someone who has good customer care, organisational skills, communication skills, can problem solve, use their own initiative, and have great attention to detail. Experience of minute taking is desirable. Therefore, if you would to like to advance your career in a busy and supportive workplace, and are a ‘can do’ person, who is passionate about providing high quality service delivery and performance and have the skills and experience to work effectively within a dedicated team environment and are customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach please read on. About you :<ul> <li>Good literacy and numeracy skills </li> <li>Good basic IT skills </li> <li>Good Customer Care skills</li> <li>The ability to independently interpret and analyse information and facts to solve varied problems </li> <li>The ability to work under pressure including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions</li> <li>The ability to communicate in person and/or in writing, a variety of information to a rang of people </li> <li>The ability to manage a process, ensuring accurate and timely outputs</li> <li>The ability to work with some initiative and little supervision</li> <li>Ability to organise, support and appropriately document meetings ensuring timely and quality outputs</li> <li>The ability to cope with situations where there is an emotional demand arising from the work being undertaken</li> <li>The ability to work flexibly as part of a team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision</li> <li>Experience of handling and processing manual or computerised information</li></ul>This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Business Support Assistant - FTC 12 Months

About the roleWe are seeking a dynamic Safeguarding Team Manager to join our Children’s Services team. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape and drive safeguarding strategy across educational settings, ensuring vulnerable children receive the support they need to thrive. What will you be doing?As the Safeguarding Team Manager, you will: <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of safeguarding professionals with casework responsibilities.</li><li>Be the strategic lead for safeguarding in education settings.</li><li>Develop and implement policies and systems to monitor and improve safeguarding outcomes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with partners including Ofsted, DfE, and strategic groups.</li><li>Oversee responses to safeguarding complaints and assurance letters.</li><li>Manage budgets and ensure financial stewardship across the service.</li></ul>This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, supported to lead change and innovation in safeguarding practice. About youYou will: <ul><li>Hold a Degree Teacher, Social Worker or Youth Worker and be a Professional Qualification Teacher, Social Worker or Youth Worker .</li><li>Have detailed knowledge of the legislative framework required to manage this service. KCSIE, Exclusion, Attendance, Children Missing from Education, Children who are Home Educated and Licensing, legislation. SEN Code of Practice 2014, Admissions Code.</li><li>Have substantial and sustained experience of working with children and young people particularly vulnerable children.</li></ul> Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Safeguarding Team Manager 

About the roleAs a Head of Commissioning and Contracts for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in designing and delivering commissioned services that meet the needs of children and families, ensuring positive outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring that services are effectively commissioned, managed, and aligned with the needs of children and families across North Northamptonshire. You will be part of a ‘Commissioning Centre for Excellence’ and have the opportunity to shape the services that support Children, Young People, their families and Carers. What will you be doing?You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of commissioning activity and contracts. You will ensure that services are designed and commissioned in a way that meets the needs of children and families, supports good outcomes, and aligns with the council’s goals alongside being efficient and cost effective. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Leading the commissioning strategy and plan for Children’s Services, including co-production and service specification development.</li><li>Ensuring services are delivered at the right time and place, promoting good outcomes for people and communities.</li><li>Stimulating a vibrant market of micro providers by basing commissioning decisions on evidence, service reviews, and value-for-money evaluations.</li><li>Leading the development of market position statements and overseeing market trends, risks, and opportunities within North Northamptonshire.</li><li>Providing a comprehensive overview of commissioning requirements, contractual issues, and quality outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.</li><li>Developing Fee Frameworks for commissioning activity and supporting negotiations around contractual terms and conditions.</li><li>Facilitating effective partnership working across stakeholders, creating collaborative solutions to deliver desired outcomes.</li><li>Managing commissioning and contract managers, embedding best value and fostering strong working relationships.</li><li>Ensuring services meet statutory requirements and safeguarding standards for children.</li><li>Deputising for the Assistant Director when required.</li><li>Taking on additional duties as needed.</li></ul> About youTo succeed in this role, you will need a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, along with a professional or management qualification. You will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly in the legislative frameworks and statutory requirements related to Children’s Services, including Ofsted, CQC regulatory frameworks, Public Contracts Regulations. <ul><li>Proven experience in managing large budgets and holding budget management responsibility within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Knowledge of legal, commercial, political, operational, and social community aspects of a diverse environment.</li><li>Extensive experience in partnership working, particularly with NHS bodies.</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading change, driving improvement, and commissioning services.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex data and produce management reports to inform strategies and plans.</li><li>Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to overcome barriers to success.</li><li>Ability to lead and empower multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to make informed decisions.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage diverse and conflicting interests.</li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Commissioning and Contracts

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dynamic and visionary senior leader to shape the future of education for children aged 0–16. As Head of Educational Effectiveness, you’ll drive strategic school improvement, champion inclusive education, and collaborate across services to ensure every child thrives. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of education across our locality, working in partnership with schools, early years settings, and multi-agency teams. We are looking for a credible and experienced education leader who can bring strategic insight and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. What will you be doing?This is your opportunity to: <ul><li>Lead a high-impact team across Early Years, School Effectiveness, Governance &amp; Safeguarding </li><li>Influence policy and practice locally, regionally, and nationally </li><li>Deliver our Education Improvement Framework 2025–2028 </li><li>Work in partnership with schools, settings, and multi-agency teams </li></ul>About youYou will: <ul><li>Be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ 4, HNC and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).</li><li>Have significant professional and/or management experience of a strategic operation/service. </li><li>Have experience of credible and relevant education senior leadership sufficient to secure the confidence of school leaders and other system leaders locally and regionally.</li><li> Have a comprehensive understanding of the activities and objectives of the Council, both current and future with a good understanding of the political context at regional and local level and working with Elected Members in a constructive and sensitive way. </li><li>Will have the ability to successfully influence key decision makers at senior levels, both internal and external to the council. </li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Education Effectiveness

About the roleAre you a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across our communities? Do you believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment? If so, we invite you to bring your passion, expertise, and leadership to our team. At North Northamptonshire Council we are committed to delivering excellence in education and inclusion. As Head of Access and Sufficiency, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of school places, admissions, and capital investment—ensuring every child can thrive in a great school, close to home. What will you be doing?What You’ll Lead: <ul><li>Strategic education place planning for mainstream and special education </li><li>Commissioning and delivery of capital schemes, including SEND provision </li><li>School admissions and the establishment of new schools </li><li>Innovative partnerships and funding strategies to expand and enhance provision </li></ul>What You’ll Champion: <ul><li>Compassionate, inclusive leadership that empowers teams and communities</li><li>A culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance</li><li>Equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of service delivery</li><li>Financial stewardship of a £30m capital budget, driving value and impact</li></ul> About youWhat You’ll Bring: <ul><li>Proven senior leadership experience in complex, dynamic environments </li><li>Strategic vision and political acumen to influence and inspire </li><li>A deep understanding of education legislation, place planning, and infrastructure </li><li>The ability to lead transformational change and build strong partnerships </li></ul>We’re looking for someone who leads by example, embraces challenge, and is driven by a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026. Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Access and Sufficiency 

About the role Are you a strategic leader with a deep commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our SEND services and shape a more inclusive future for our communities.What will you be doing?As Head of SEND, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality, integrated services that make a real difference to children, young people and their families. You’ll lead a skilled and passionate team, working across education, health and social care to ensure that every child with SEND receives the support they need to thrive. You will: <ul><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership across the SEND system.</li><li>Drive service improvement through robust performance and quality assurance.</li><li>Lead collaborative partnerships and joint commissioning to deliver integrated, effective support.</li><li>Ensure the voice of children, young people and families is central to service design and delivery.</li><li>Manage resources effectively, ensuring value for money and sustainability.</li></ul>About youYou will bring: <ul><li>A strong professional background in education, social care or a related field.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and the wider children’s services landscape.</li><li>A proven track record of leading complex services and managing significant budgets.</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that empowers teams and partners.</li></ul><ul><li>A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering the best outcomes for children and families.</li></ul>If you’re ready to lead with integrity, drive meaningful change, and help shape a more inclusive future for children and young people in North Northamptonshire, we’d love to hear from you. Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of SEND

About the roleEADS (Employment and Disability Service) are looking to recruit an Employment Development Officer. Supporting people with complex barriers to start, stay and succeed in work is our focus. We are looking for somebody who can bring creativity, energy, passion and skills. We are based across North Northamptonshire, supporting people from diverse backgrounds. The role will require travel across multiple sites, including being based with employers and within co-location bases. Flexibility, a positive approach to problem solving, organisation and being able to adapt to change will be valuable skills in this role. An understanding of the model and delivery of supported employment, the welfare system and accessible employment pathways will be hugely beneficial. What will you be doing?As part of our delivery we support people;<ul><li>With complex barriers start, stay and succeed in work</li><li>Create person-centred vocational profiles </li><li>Prepare CVs and covering letters</li><li>Build confidence and stamina</li><li>Identify job goals and steps needed to achieve these</li><li>Gain experience</li><li>Engage with employers</li><li>Identify skills gaps and training resolves</li></ul>About youWe are looking for people who are; <ul><li>Passionate about employment </li><li>Creative thinkers</li><li>Focussed on solutions</li><li>Organised</li><li>Empathetic</li><li>Good communicators </li><li>Flexible</li><li>Self-motivated </li></ul> Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Employment Development Officer 

About the roleThe Northamptonshire Adult Learning Service is looking for inspirational tutors to deliver learning to adults, across Northamptonshire.We have some rewarding and exciting opportunities available to work as a casual tutor delivering a variety of courses. If you have a passion for teaching and believe in helping adults achieve their life goals and creating an exciting learning experience by inspiring and motivating our learners, we would be interested to hear from you. We have a range of hours available and can discuss working patterns on personal request.<ul><li>Music </li><li>Sport and Fitness </li><li>Creative subjects</li></ul> What will you be doing?Responsible for the facilitation of learning and skill development of learners in various subjects and areas of knowledge. To create engaging lesson plans, deliver instruction tailored to diverse learning styles and levels, and assess students' progress. To adapt teaching methods accordingly and implement support measures. Responsible for the completion of all tutor activity including individual learning plans, progression, administration and other associated activities. Additionally provide support and encouragement to learners, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to personal growth and achievement, while also promoting lifelong learning and empowerment within their adult student community.Courses may include accredited courses such as Functional Skills English/Maths, or may be non-accredited learning such as languages, craft, family learning, etc... Courses are primarily delivered to Adult Learners (19+) however we also have a 16-18 Study Programme on offer within our service. You may be required to travel around the county for delivery as well as some remote working. About youA level 3 teaching qualification is preferred; however, we are looking for passionate and experienced people in their field and we will support individuals in achieving their Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education where required. You will be an organised, positive, enthusiastic, friendly individual who has education and achievement at the heart of your professionalism. You will want to thrive for the best outcomes for your learners to ensure they successfully reach their goals and aims. You will ideally have experience of teaching accredited and/or well-being programmes. You will take an imaginative and innovative approach to your teaching duties to engage and support your learners to succeed and gain the skills needed to interact confidently within a community, education or work setting. You will be resilient and work positively and effectively as part of a successful team.Our BenefitsWe offer:<ul><li>a competitive rate of pay</li><li>great opportunities in a large unitary council - many of our casual workers decide to apply for permanent positions</li><li>statutory leave entitlement</li><li>lots of opportunities to work in the public sector to make a difference</li></ul>About usWe are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.Our priorities are:<ul><li>helping people live active fulfilled lives</li><li>caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities</li><li>enabling a thriving and successful economy</li><li>leading on a green and sustainable environment</li><li>ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live</li><li>providing modern public services</li></ul>Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.





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Adult Learning Tutors - Tailored Learning

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is seeking a visionary and dynamic Early Years Strategic Lead to drive excellence across our Early Years services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing team focused on improving outcomes for children aged 0–5, ensuring high-quality provision, and delivering on statutory responsibilities. What will you be doing?You will champion strategic development across Early Years, focusing on quality improvement, compliance, sufficiency, and SEND support, ensuring access to high-quality early learning and childcare places for all eligible children. Key responsibilities will include collaboration with internal and external partners including Ofsted, health services, and education providers. About youYou will:<ul><li>Have proven leadership experience in early years education, you will oversee training, workforce development, and quality assurance aligned with EYFS and DfE guidance. </li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ 4, HNC with in depth expert knowledge of statutory legislation and national policy related to EY (e.g. Ofsted inspection of early years settings, DfE Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage). </li><li>Have the Ability to foster and develop robust relationships with key stakeholders, including Councillors, Directors and representatives from the DfE, Multi Academy Trusts, Trade Unions, Headteachers, Governors, Parents, Early Years sector. </li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Early Years Strategic Lead

About the roleAre you an experienced leader with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the drive to lead strategic change and build collaborative partnerships across education, health, and social care? North Northamptonshire Council is seeking for a skilled and committed Head of Inclusion and Attendance to lead our efforts in ensuring every child receives their statutory entitlements and the support they need to succeed in education. What will you be doing?We need a unique individual to <ul><li>Lead with empathy and purpose to support children and young people facing barriers to education</li><li>Build strong, collaborative relationships across schools, services, and communities</li><li>Champion inclusive practices that reflect the diverse needs of learners</li><li>Confidently navigate complex safeguarding and SEND challenges</li><li>Inspire and support teams to deliver high-quality, impactful services</li><li>Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement and positive change</li></ul>About youYou will: <ul><li>Be educated to degree level of equivalent • Teacher, Social Worker, or Youth Worker Professional Qualification.</li><li>Have substantial and sustained experience of working with children and young people particularly vulnerable children.</li><li>Have up to date knowledge of current national policy in respect of CSE, Trafficked and those vulnerable to radicalisation and FGM</li><li>Have proven leadership skills in order to raise standards of achievement through planning, co-operative working, target setting, and analysis of performance data.</li></ul>If you're ready to take on a pivotal role that shapes the future of inclusive education in Northamptonshire, we want to hear from you. Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025. Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026. Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Inclusion and Attendance  

We are recruiting for a Principal Revenues Officer (Technical Support) to join our Revenues and Benefits Services within the Resources Directorate.The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical integrity, functionality, and strategic development of the Revenues systems supporting Council Tax, Business Rates, and wider income streams. You will be committed to achieving positive outcomes and bring proven experience with the Civica Open Revenues system.<h4>Key Responsibilities</h4><ul> <li> Support the delivery of new releases and system migrations within the Revenues and Benefits Systems team, ensuring thorough testing and timely implementation. </li> <li> Research new initiatives and system enhancements, formulate policy, and deliver business and process improvement programmes—particularly those involving new technologies and online customer services </li> <li>Maintain and monitor the Revenues and Benefits Service systems roadmap, working closely with Corporate ICT to ensure timely progress on upgrades, releases, and scheduled jobs. </li> <li>Work within a team on annual billing and year-end system preparation.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4>We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:<ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates procedures, regulations, and working practices.</li> <li>Strong understanding of Civica Open Revenues, including standard and bespoke interfaces, with the ability to investigate and resolve interface issues.</li> <li>Experience in automating procedures using Civica Automation and writing complex reports using DataPA and other reporting tools.</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.</li></ul><h4>Our Offer</h4><ul> <li>Competitive salary: £54,360 – £57,495.</li> <li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.</li> <li>Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.</li> <li>Access to staff money-saving schemes, including rent deposit loans and season ticket loans.</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.</li></ul> BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Principal Revenues Officer Technical Support

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Housing Options Service for a Landlord Liaison Officer.This vital role focuses on developing and maintaining strong relationships with private landlords and letting agents to improve access to the private rented sector and help prevent and relieve homelessness. You’ll be at the forefront of our efforts to secure accommodation for those in housing need, supporting the Council’s statutory duties under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.Our VisionWe aim to be more than a housing service. We are passionate about what we do and work resourcefully and creatively as one team, going the extra mile to improve the lives and homes of our customers.About the RoleAs a Landlord Liaison Officer, you will:<ul><li>Lead on the procurement of private rented sector accommodation.</li><li>Promote landlord incentive schemes through outreach, events, and forums.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with landlords and letting agents.</li><li>Support tenancy sustainment and homelessness prevention through home visits and advice.</li><li>Conduct property inspections to ensure compliance with safety and legal standards.</li><li>Assess tenancy deposit bond claims and advise landlords on best practices.</li><li>Attend landlord forums and networking events to strengthen sector engagement.</li><li>Support the Council’s Emergency Plan, including occasional out-of-hours work.</li></ul><h4>We’re looking for someone who:</h4><ul><li>Has experience in a frontline housing advice role.</li><li>Has worked with private landlords and letting agents to secure accommodation.</li><li>Understands homelessness legislation, housing law, and welfare reform.</li><li>Has excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.</li><li>Can write clear and effective correspondence, including final offer letters.</li><li>Is confident using IT systems including Word and Excel.</li><li>Can manage their own workload and work well under pressure.</li><li>Holds a full valid driving licence and has access to a car.</li></ul>Desirable qualifications include:<ul><li>Studying towards or holding a professional qualification in Housing.</li></ul><h4>What We Offer</h4><ul><li>22 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years’ service)</li><li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - with an employer contribution of 19.7%</li><li>Potential for hybrid working arrangements - to be discussed after the probation period. </li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Free Parking </li><li>Access to the Council's EAP service</li></ul>If you would like to have a chat about the role, please contact Shanice Leach, Shanice Leach, Accommodation Team Leader, on 01892 554174 or email <a href="mailto:Shanice.Leach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shanice.Leach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>.





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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Landlord Liaison Officer

Full-time, 2.5-year fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for LBE staffHelp shape the future of West London’s green spaces! Ealing Council is working with partners to create a new regional park – an ambitious proposal that will create a thriving natural, cultural, and recreational hub for West London. We’re now looking for a passionate and dynamic Engagement Officer to lead inclusive and innovative community engagement for the West London Regional Park project. This is a unique opportunity to ensure local voices (especially young people and underrepresented groups) play a central role in shaping a landmark initiative for Ealing.About the RoleYou’ll be the driving force behind community involvement, ensuring ideas from residents and partners influence the park’s business plan, design, and identity. From co-design workshops to digital engagement campaigns, you’ll create opportunities for people to connect, contribute, and feel proud of this transformative project.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Deliver wide-reaching, inclusive engagement activities across Ealing.</li><li>Build strong relationships with local groups, schools, and partners.</li><li>Facilitate co-design processes for the park’s trail, hubs, and branding.</li><li>Develop creative digital engagement strategies and produce regular newsletters.</li><li>Promote volunteering and community-led initiatives that support sustainability and biodiversity.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Experienced in community engagement and co-design, with a track record of working with diverse communities.</li><li>Skilled communicator with the ability to build trust and inspire participation.</li><li>Confident using digital tools and social media to engage audiences.</li><li>Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.</li></ul>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Essential Requirements<ul><li>Degree or equivalent experience in community development, environmental studies, communications, or similar.</li><li>Proven experience in delivering engagement projects and working with volunteer groups.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Why Join Us?This is your chance to make a real difference, helping create a park that reflects local aspirations, celebrates diversity, and promotes wellbeing for generations to come.External applicants will be offered a fixed-term contract and existing Ealing council employees will be offered the opportunity of a secondment. LBE employees must ensure a secondment release form is signed by their line manager before applying and emailed to <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by the application closing date.For an informal discussion regarding this rewarding and interesting role please contact Sam Parry, Chief Programme Officer, Regional Park, <a href="mailto:sparry001@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">sparry001@ealing.gov.uk</a>Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!Closing date: 24 November 2025TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE RETURN TO THE <a href="https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-council-filter/" target="_blank">EALING COUNCIL VACANCY</a> SEARCH PAGE AND CLICK ON ‘APPLY ONLINE’ IN THE RELEVANT JOB SUMMARY BOX.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21171/regional_park_engagement_officer_role_profile.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18284/secondment_agreement_by_line_manager.pdf" target="_blank">Secondment release form</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Regional Park Engagement Officer

A great opportunity to be involved in ensuring high quality development and place making is achieved within the District. This will ensure the beautiful nature of our rural area is maintained and enhance which is in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.The RoleAre you an experienced planner with a deep commitment to delivering high quality placemaking through the Development Management system? Would you relish the chance to make a key positive contribution to a beautiful local authority on the edge of London? Do you want to have the chance to help shape the District and to make a big positive difference to the lives of Tandridge’s communities and environments? If so, if so, we have a role for you. We are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join the Development Management team. The successful candidate will have a wide variety of cases and you will be supported by a Planning Development Manager who will be able to provide guidance but you will need to be able to work on your own initiative in dealing with your caseload. The position play a crucial role in shaping the District’s environment and maintaining the Development Management team’s high performance. The role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and skill base in a friendly and supportive working environment with a great opportunity to further your career in planning.What we Offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. A £3,000 welcome payment will be paid upon satisfactory completion of a 6 month probation period.Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide.Diversity statement At Tandridge District Councill, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the council’s culture and services.We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more? If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, a collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat by e-mailing Thomas James, <a href="mailto:tjames@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">tjames@tandridge.gov.uk</a> Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what <a href="https://www.tandridge.gov.uk/Your-council/Local-government-reorganisation-LGR" target="_blank">local government reorganisation</a> means for us.





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Tandridge District Council

Senior Planning Officer

A great opportunity to be involved in ensuring high quality development and place making is achieved within the District. This will ensure the beautiful nature of our rural area is maintained and enhance which is in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.The RoleAre you an experienced planner with a deep commitment to delivering high quality placemaking through the Development Management system? Would you relish the chance to make a key positive contribution to a beautiful local authority on the edge of London? Do you want to have the chance to help shape the District and to make a big positive difference to the lives of Tandridge’s communities and environments? If so, if so, we have a role for you. We are seeking a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team. The successful candidate will take on some of the larger and most complex applications received by the Council. You will be supported by a Planning Development Manager who will be able to provide guidance but you will need to be able to work on your own initiative in dealing with your caseload. The position plays a crucial role in shaping the District’s environment and maintaining the Development Management team’s high performance. The role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and skill base in a friendly and supportive working environment with a great opportunity to further your career in planning.What we Offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. A £3,000 welcome payment will be paid upon satisfactory completion of a 6 month probation period.Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide.Diversity statement At Tandridge District Councill, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the council’s culture and services.We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more? If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, a collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat by e-mailing Thomas James, <a href="mailto:tjames@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">tjames@tandridge.gov.uk</a>Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what <a href="https://www.tandridge.gov.uk/Your-council/Local-government-reorganisation-LGR" target="_blank">local government reorganisation</a> means for us.





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Principal Planning Officer 

<h4>The Role</h4>Join Southwark’s Clinical Service for Children and FamiliesEvery child and young person deserves a good start in life - one filled with safety, love, and opportunities to thrive. At Southwark, we’re committed to making that a reality, especially for those who need us most. We’re now recruiting for two exciting new roles within our Clinical Service:Senior Clinical Practitioner – Residential Children’s Homes This is a unique opportunity to be part of the care team supporting looked after children in our local residential homes. You’ll work closely with care staff to help them understand and meet the emotional and psychological needs of the children, facilitate reflective practice, and provide direct therapeutic support. You’ll also be part of the wider Clinical Service for Looked After Children and Care Leavers, contributing to a holistic and trauma-informed approach to care.Clinical Practitioner – Safeguarding Families Service Join our ambitious and supportive social work teams working to improve safety and reduce risks for families in Southwark. This role places you at the heart of our safeguarding efforts, providing clinical input to help families navigate complex challenges. You’ll work systemically with children, parents, and carers, offering assessments, interventions, and consultation to social workers and other professionals.About Our Clinical Service We’re looking for UK-registered therapists and mental health professionals—such as systemic therapists, clinical psychologists, or those with equivalent qualifications - who are passionate about making a difference.What You’ll Do As a Clinical Practitioner, you’ll:<ul><li>Work within a systemic framework</li><li>Provide consultation, training, and joint work with social work and YOS colleagues</li><li>Deliver clinical assessments and interventions to vulnerable children, parents, and carers</li><li>Analyse complex clinical data to inform care and legal decisions</li></ul>What We’re Looking For We welcome applicants who: <ul><li>Hold a recognised therapeutic qualification and are registered with a relevant body (e.g. UKCP, BACP, BABCP, NMC or HCPC).</li><li>Are experienced working systemically with children and families</li><li>Are committed to trauma-informed, anti-discriminatory, and inclusive clinical practice.</li><li>Show confidence in working collaboratively with professionals from a range of backgrounds to support positive change.</li></ul>For the Senior Clinical Practitioner Role we particularly welcome applicants with:<ul><li>Experience of working with looked after children</li><li>Experience of working in residential children’s homes and/or in social care teams that support looked after children</li></ul>Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Senior Clinical Practitioners (Grade 12): £54,360 - £61,686 per annum</li><li>Clinical Practitioners (Grade 11): £50,175 - £57,495 per annum</li><li>Both roles receive 10% Registered Mental Health Professional payment supplement which is subject to annual review and continuation</li><li>More information about benefits can be found here <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr James Hanley at <a href="mailto:james.hanley@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.hanley@southwark.gov.uk</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 23rd November 2025Shortlisting date/s: w/c 24th November 2025Interview date/s: 1st December 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2653933&amp;ptId=109399" target="_blank">Clinical Practitioner JD 2025.docx</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2653934&amp;ptId=109399" target="_blank">Senior Clinical Practitioner Residential JD 2025.docx</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Clinical Practitioner and Senior Clinical Practitioner

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for delivering robust, high-quality application support and technical solutions? Luton Council is looking for a Lead Application Support Analyst to join our dynamic and evolving Technology Service team.This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in supporting and maintaining a diverse portfolio of on-premise and IaaS-hosted applications. You will play a key role in ensuring our technical environments are stable, secure, and fit for purpose—delivering value for money and positive outcomes for our community.As a Lead Application Support Analyst, you will:<ul><li>Provide expert technical support and maintenance across a wide range of business-critical applications.</li><li>Work closely with third-party suppliers, internal project teams, and support teams to implement and manage complex IT environments.</li><li>Lead the resolution of application issues, ensuring minimal impact on services and operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including data protection and environmental legislation.</li><li>Promote best practices aligned to ITIL and the application lifecycle.</li><li>Translate technical concepts into clear, understandable language for non-technical audiences.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You will be a skilled and confident IT professional with a proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. You will have:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years' experience in a qualified technology support position.</li><li>Demonstrable experience delivering and supporting applications in complex environments.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels and explain technical issues clearly to non-specialists.</li><li>Experience working independently, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple priorities.</li><li>A collaborative and tactful approach when dealing with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.</li><li>A strong understanding of ITIL, application lifecycle management, and application security.</li><li>Professional experience aligned with SFIA level 3 in relevant skill areas (e.g. ASUP, ITOP, CSMG).</li></ul>You will also have:<ul><li>A-level, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, BTEC NC in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.</li><li>A relevant Foundation-level professional qualification (e.g. ITIL Foundation).</li></ul>Why Luton Council?At Luton Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services that meet the needs of our diverse community. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.In return, we offer:<ul><li>A competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>A chance to make a real difference in the community</li></ul>Apply NowIf you’re ready to take the next step in your IT career and want to be part of a forward-thinking local authority, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Interview Date: 8th December 25Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1624203&amp;ptId=12017" target="_blank">download: Lead Application Support Analyst JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1624204&amp;ptId=12017" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Lead Application Support Analyst

<h2>About the job</h2>Luton Governor Services are looking for individuals to become school governors.&nbsp; You would be part of a friendly and supportive team of governors who contribute greatly to the continued success of each school.Governors are people like you – you do not need to be a parent, but you do need to be over 18 and have a passion about improving the standard of education for all pupils in Luton schools.&nbsp; Any additional skills you have in either your work or family life is a bonus.This is a voluntary role and you will be fully trained and supported throughout – meetings are generally held in the evenings and are a mixture of face to face and online.School Governors work together to carry out their core functions:<ol><li>ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction</li><li>holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff</li><li>overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent</li></ol>Governors must also ensure that the governing body complies with all legal and statutory requirements.<h2>Benefits from becoming a governor</h2><ul><li>The opportunity to develop new skills and to strengthen existing ones.</li><li>An opportunity to strengthen your own CV for future work opportunities or voluntary roles</li><li>The opportunity to practise work talents. As part of a team, being a school governor will give you the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from a variety of social, cultural and religious backgrounds.</li><li>The opportunity to gain an understanding of the decision-making process of school governing bodies and an awareness of the education system as a whole.</li><li>The opportunity to make a real difference and the chance to contribute to the good of the community, leading to personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement.</li><li>The opportunity to undertake training provided by the Local Authority on various aspects of the governor role.</li></ul><h2>How to apply</h2>*Please do not apply on this website*To submit an application, please follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/Governors/Pages/luton-governor-services.aspx" target="_blank">https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/Governors/Pages/luton-governor-services.aspx</a>&nbsp;<h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1294587&amp;ptId=12023" target="_blank">download: nga-governor-role-description .pdf</a></li></ul>





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Maintained School Governor

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Our CWD Specialist Intervention Team is a team working with children and young people with Mental ill health/emotional wellbeing issues and a diagnosis of learning difficulties such as Autism /ADHD or associated behaviours. The team carry small caseloads and work intensively with families and other professionals – especially colleagues in CAMH. We are passionate, innovative and creative in our approach.Often these young people have disengaged with education and we work very closely with colleagues in education to ensure that they have an EHCP if needed – and the right educational placement for them.As a Senior Practitioner within our Specialist Intervention team, you’ll be responsible for a caseload of complex cases providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/ at risk children and families.Under the direction of the Team Manager, you’ll use professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members.If you have a good working knowledge of young people with autism, mental health and want the opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then please get in touch!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England (DipSW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent), with a strong background in child and family social work. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and supporting others to do the same.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience, including in-depth work with children and families</li><li>Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and mental health conditions</li><li>A solid understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in children’s social care</li><li>The ability to manage complex and conflicting demands effectively</li><li>Experience of coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development—both your own and that of others</li></ul>You are passionate about supporting high standards of practice across your team. Through co-working, mentoring and offering advice and guidance, you help to develop others’ professional skills and confidence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580037&amp;ptId=12024" target="_blank">download: CWD SIT Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580040&amp;ptId=12024" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Specialist Intervention Team

Title: ProjectQuantity Surveyor Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime, 35 hours per weekSalary: £55,270to £61,018pa depending on experience plus essential car user allowance**Grade: 10Reporting Office: London, Stratford Persona: Agile Worker: 20%- 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location(hybrid working)Closing Date: 26th November 2025 at 11pm.Interview Dates: TBC<a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHAA6lrjMoab889aphlo2Xnt/zOKn3eg53id/XZeJyMIcQx+o9RKB/a+qg0ZWARQNYw" target="_blank">Role Profile - Project Quantity Surveyor.docx</a> <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>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Join our Commercial Team at L&amp;Q:L&amp;Q are looking for a proven Project Quantity Surveyor with extensive Quantity Surveying experience to join the Property Services Commercial team. The vacancies exist within either the Voids or Responsive Repairs / Minor Works Workstreams. Our Project Quantity Surveyors have up to 3 direct reports and the role reports to the Managing Quantity Surveyor. The Project Quantity Surveyors are responsible for the financial and contractual administration of projects carried out by L&amp;Q, ensuring that general quantity surveying duties are performed to the highest standard and ensuring full contractual and monetary entitlement in the most advantageous terms L&amp;Q. Plus will be accountable for savings on projects.If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role:The post holder will take full ownership of the project and work stream to ensure all costs and required contracts are in place.Being confident in supporting operational colleagues and all other relevant colleagues to ensure that all significant project issues and correspondence and all necessary contractual processes have been observed.You'll be able to take control of the management of subcontractors and suppliers to always achieve best value to a programme whilst protecting the business contractually and providing accurate financial forecasting.What you'll bring:· Providing mitigation strategies for immediate implementation of all matters relating to contract and subcontract for review by Managing Quantity Surveyor or Head of Commercial.· Managing budgetary constraints using forensic cost control techniques· Strong analytical skills and will be highly numerate with data interrogation skills· Experience of managing principal and subcontractor arrangements· Be confident in managing poor performance.· You will have a good understanding of Cost value reconciliation for a workstream· Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge· Competent in use of standard methods of measurement and use of NHF SoR’s· Degree or HNC level in a related discipline or equivalent substantial experience· It is desirable for candidates to be professionally qualified member of CIOB/RICS but not essential.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. At L&amp;Q, 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.L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> to read more. At L&amp;Q, sustainability is 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! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance#TJ





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London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Project Quantity Surveyor - 7258

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: The CCTV Operator is an essential part of Halton’s Community Safety team responsible for the continuous monitoring of public spaces via the Council’s Control Room. Working closely with the CCTV Supervisor and CCTV Manager, you will play a direct role in protecting public areas, deterring crime, and supporting the police and other emergency services. By responding swiftly to incidents, directing resources, and assisting in identifying offenders, you will help to reduce anti-social behaviour and enhance public safety, giving peace of mind to Halton’s residents. This role requires a vigilant, proactive, and dedicated individual who is ready to make a real difference in the community. As a first point of contact for a range of incidents, you will be central to creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors. Hours: 24 per week Rota Basis Your Contributions: As a CCTV Operator, you will:<ul><li>Monitor the Council’s CCTV systems</li><li>Respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls</li><li>Work alongside Cheshire Police to ensure timely, effective responses to incidents. </li><li>Maintain accurate records and incident logs, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation, policies and operating procedures.</li></ul> 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 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>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 Rob Moore - <a href="mailto:rob.moore@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.moore@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on 05/12/2025 At 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!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

CCTV Monitoring Operative

<ul><li>Reference: EN263 </li><li>Division: Community Services </li><li>Salary: £39,111.00 - £45,470.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 07 November 2025 </li><li>Interview date:09 December 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Special responsibility allowance </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Environmental </li><li>Grade: H - I </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 30 November 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley and Border Control post (Gatwick) </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>Are you passionate about protecting public health at the UK border? We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer (Port Health) with recent operational experience in port health to join our frontline team. &nbsp;This is a vital role safeguarding food safety, animal health and public health at one of the UK’s busiest ports of entry.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>implement official controls at the border in accordance with UK legislation</li><li>conduct inspections, sampling and documentary checks of imported goods, including products of animal origin and food not of animal origin</li><li>enforce food safety legislation and international health regulations, including mosquito surveillance</li><li>verify certificates of organic products at the point of import</li><li>provide expert advice and guidance on communicable disease control matters at London Gatwick Airport</li><li>lead on port health matters and support the wider team through training and mentoring</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>professionally qualified Environmental Health Officer with a degree or diploma in environmental health</li><li>registered with the Environmental Health Officer’s Registration Board (or equivalent)</li><li>recent operational experience in port health is essential</li><li>experience in food safety and health and safety is highly desirable</li><li>strong working knowledge of UK legislation and a proactive approach to enforcement, education, and public health protection</li><li>confident in providing leadership, guidance and support to colleagues</li></ul>Why join us? Crawley is a thriving borough with a dynamic business district and excellent transport links, including its close proximity to Gatwick Airport. Our modern Town Hall opened in 2023 and offers a collaborative and flexible working environment. We embrace agile working, giving staff the flexibility to work from the office, airport (where applicable), home, or on the move.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering better regulatory services and protecting public health at the border. If you’re a talented, dynamic, and flexible professional ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received<h4> Additional information </h4>You will be required to cover Port Health Officer duty functions at Gatwick Airport covering weekday and weekend duties on a rota.You will need to fulfil the criteria required to achieve an airside security pass at Gatwick Airport which includes the satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.A full clean and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.Casual car user (mileage can be claimed back via expenses)For full special conditions of the role please refer to the job description.<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:kelvin.north@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">kelvin.north@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Principal Environmental Health Practitioner or call on 01293 438764.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/senior-environmental-health-officer-%28port-heath-job-description.pdf"> Senior Environmental Health Officer (Port Heath) job description (PDF, 160.8 KB) </a></li></ul>





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