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

Bracknell Forest Council

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<p>London (Hybrid)<br>Permanent contract, Full-time<br>Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum<br>Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 5 February 2026<br>Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026</p>
<h2>Job Advert</h2>
<p><strong>Do you want a role where your organisation and care can make a real difference to people’s homes and lives?</strong></p>
<p>The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers with their housing needs, providing homes suitable for long-term occupation. We manage around 260 properties, delivering a supportive, resident-focused service by coordinating inspections, repairs, and ongoing maintenance, while keeping our homes safe, compliant, energy-efficient and fit for the future.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Repairs &amp; Maintenance Officer to join our small, dedicated, and friendly team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our service, coordinating day-to-day repairs and maintenance and acting as the central point of contact for our residents. You will work closely with surveyors and contractors to ensure inspections, cyclical compliance checks, and planned works are completed promptly and to a high standard.</p>
<p>We are looking for someone who is organised, calm and solution focused, with strong administrative and IT skills and a reassuring, empathetic approach.&nbsp; A-level education (or equivalent experience) is required and experience in housing repairs and maintenance is an advantage.</p>
<p>We offer a supportive, flexible working environment where your contribution genuinely matters. Hybrid working can be discussed and you will have the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference.</p>
<p>If you are motivated by helping others, enjoy coordinating projects, and want to work in a role with real purpose, we would love to hear from you.</p>
<h2><strong>Apply for this post</strong></h2>
<p>If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please read the Job Description and then apply, via the apply link above.</p>
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<p><strong>Regional Surveyor - Housing Society</strong></p>
<p><strong>London- based with UK travel</strong></p>
<p><strong>Part time, 21-28 hours per week</strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary: £55,000 per annum (FTE)</strong></p>
<p>Are you a qualified building surveyor with experience in social housing and a passion for making a difference? The United Reformed Church Retired Ministers Housing Society is looking for someone to join our small, dedicated team and help ensure retired ministers live in safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes.</p>
<p>In this role, you’ll take ownership of repairs and maintenance across our 260 properties, assessing homes, specifying adaptations, and managing both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll prepare technical specifications, oversee contractors, and work within budget, all while playing a central role in delivering and improving our asset management strategy. Your work will directly impact the quality of life for our residents, helping them live safely and independently in their later years.</p>
<p>We’re looking for someone with residential maintenance and surveying experience, ideally within social housing, and a strong understanding of adaptations for elderly or disabled residents. You’ll be confident communicating complex technical information clearly, managing budgets effectively, and working collaboratively with colleagues. Educated to degree level, hold RICS or CIOB accreditation, strong IT skills, and a clean driving licence are essential.</p>
<p>This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a meaningful purpose. If you want a role where your skills make a real difference to people’s lives, this is your chance to step in and leave a lasting impact.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for Job Description and share your CV:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT</strong></p>
<p><strong>T: 020 7691 9871&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E: <a href="mailto:recruitment@urc.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@urc.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W: </strong><a href="https://urc.org.uk/jobs" target="_blank"><strong>https://urc.org.uk/jobs</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Closing date for applications: &nbsp;12 noon, 2 February 2026 </strong><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interview date: 13 February 2026</strong></p>
<p><em>This post requires an enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service</em></p>

Regional Surveyor

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

<h2>Advert Text</h2>
<p>The Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) hosted by Merton Council is one of the largest Environmental Health Services in London, with the Food and Safety Team responsible for overseeing more than 6,000 food businesses in Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. The area covered is diverse in nature and includes a variety of high profile and interesting venues, such as Wimbledon Tennis, AFC Wimbledon, Twickenham Rugby, Battersea Power Station, New Covent Garden and Hampton Court Flower Show.</p>
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic qualified professionals to join our team of dedicated Food and Health and Safety officers to deliver the food safety, health and safety and infectious disease function across the RSP boroughs.</p>
<p>As an authorised officer you will manage and deliver food hygiene and standards inspections of all premises type, including approved food premises. You will investigate complaints and accidents, using your knowledge, skills and experience, and applying the necessary behaviours.</p>
<p>You will mentor and supervise technical staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.</p>
<p>You should have a real passion for improving the environment and public health by engaging with our communities and businesses. You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.</p>
<p>Whilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. There will be an opportunity for candidates to express a preference as to their preferred principal location.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will be willing to work across the RSP though you will have an agreed principal borough.</p>
<p>If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.</p>
<p>You must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.</p>
<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>
<p>Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday, and flexible hybrid working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.</p>
<p>Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you</p>
<p><a href="https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us#toc-family-friendly-policies-and-flexible-benefits" target="_blank">Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council</a></p>
<p>For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Laura Aston (Food and Safety Manager) on 020 8288 5670</p>
<p><strong>Closing date for all applications is midnight on 26th January 2026</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Job Advert -Manager</strong></p>
<p><strong>Roman Way Estate CIC &nbsp;Tenant Management Organisation</strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £42,00 per annum 37.5 hours per week</p>
<p><strong>Responsible to</strong>: Roman Way Estate CIC TMO Board&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: Roman Way Estate CIC, 27 Underwood Close, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SX (the role also has scope for a mix of home and office base subject to agreement between both parties)</p>
<p><strong>About us</strong>: We manage approximately 158 properties on behalf of Birmingham City Council as a Tenant Management Organisation. Situated beside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital the area is considered a desirable place to live.</p>
<p>This role provides a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced housing professional to gain experience as a manager responsible for both the strategic direction of the TMO and its operational service delivery.</p>
<p>You will need substantial experience of managing and delivering housing management and maintenance services, provide excellent assistance to the team and be willing to support with operational issues as an involved and supportive leader and natural team player.</p>
<p>You will be skilled in forging positive relationships with board members, and in supporting the board to exercise effective governance. We believe in constantly seek ways to improve all areas of the business.</p>
<p>You will be developing relationships with partners including the Voluntary and Community Sector, with an eye to identify suitable services and support for tenants on Roman Way Estate CIC estate. You will need to put tenants at the centre of service delivery, provide great customer service and ensure there is a culture of reflecting best practice and what works best.</p>
<p>You can expect to use your influence to shape services and make a significant impact at local level in partnership with residents, stakeholders and the Local Authority.</p>
<p>We aim to achieve excellence in the provision of our services and as an equal opportunities’ employer.</p>
<p>Roman Way Estate CIC is also the registered address and provides accommodation to the national Federation of Tenant Management Organisations (NFTMO).</p>
<p>Further details available on our website: Romanwayestate.com&nbsp; <a href="http://romanwayestate.com/work-with-us.html" target="_blank">Work With Us</a></p>
<p><strong>Closing date</strong><strong>: 12:00 hrs Monday 16th February 2026</strong></p>

Roman Way Estate TMO

Manager

<p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>North Northants Council’s Technology, Digital and Data service is looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated and ambitious IT Service Delivery team. With aspirations and a desire to be an inspirational local government IT service, we are looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey. </p><p>If your passionate about IT, and you’re looking for a new challenge, an opportunity has arisen to join our team, as a 2nd Line Service Desk Analyst. Supporting a range of Colleagues across the County from several Front-line services supporting the local peoples of North Northants. As the Council develops its IT Platforms in a journey of change and improvement, you will be instrumental in leading and providing support and development of key IT technologies as well as assisting staff with those changes.</p><p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>As a member of the IT Service Delivery team, you will be providing 2nd Line IT Support to our userbase, alongside 1st Line colleagues, with a strong emphasis toward delivering change to North Northants Council's on-going IT Platform developments.</p><p>The day to day will consist of providing support to those Platforms, being instrumental in both developing and rolling out new IT platforms, from systems to hardware, alongside supporting the userbase both in receiving those platforms, but also encouraging and aiding them in learning the day-to-day operations, taking forth lessons learned to provide an ongoing improvement to that support.</p><p>Alongside this you will provide support to the business-as-usual operations, supporting the users in their day to day workings as they provide services to the local peoples of North Northants.<br> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>An organised, dynamic and enthusiastic individual will perform well. Willing to get involved in all duties, with particular focus on upcoming IT Platform changes and improvements, able to provide technical expertise and handle user support and direction.</p><p>A good knowledge of IT and experience of working in an IT environment is essential to be successful in this role, and while you will pick up the ways of working, some experience of working in a government organisation or a company supporting a similar sized user base would be an advantage. </p><p>We are very interested in people who are passionate about IT and customer service, who want to make a difference and who love to learn new skills and challenge themselves. If that sounds like you, don’t hesitate to put in an application. </p><p>We have a user base presence throughout North Northamptonshire with our main sites being in Corby, Kettering, Thrapston and Wellingborough, so having the ability to travel between sites and your own transport is essential. </p><p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and let us know how you would fit into the role in your application.</p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>Here 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.</p><p><br>You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!</p><p>Why choose us?</p><p>We offer a vibrant working environment with:</p><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><p>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.</p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values and Behaviours</strong></p><p>Our 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:</p><p>Customer-focused<br>Respectful<br>Efficient<br>Supportive<br>Trustworthy</p><p>Our 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.</p><p><strong>Disability Confident Employer</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><strong>Armed Forces Community </strong></p><p>The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).</p><p>Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)</p>





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2nd Line Service Desk Analyst

<p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>The council's Senior Executive Assistants play a vital role in providing executive support to the council's Corporate Leadership Team. As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will provide executive support to one of the council’s corporate leadership team members. You will also coordinate the executive support provided to the wider Corporate Leadership Network including Assistant Directors.</p><p>As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will be experienced, confident, discreet and able to work under significant pressure. You will need to be able to work under minimal supervision, working alone and as part of an extended team.</p><p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will have a range of responsibilities including:</p><ul><li>Acting as primary support officer to one Executive Director and provide support, along with colleagues, to all members of the Corporate Leadership Team.</li><li>Review and filter all correspondence to the Executive Director, exercising judgement based upon guidance received, directing correspondence as appropriate to the appropriate officers.</li><li>Undertake research and project development work on behalf of CLT as required.</li><li>Deal with Member and MP enquiries, and co-ordinate and draft responses to these enquiries, in conjunction with the relevant officers and corporate complaints team.</li><li>Prepare agendas, attend meetings and draft minutes as requested.</li><li>Manage the time commitments of CLT, based upon guidance received, in liaison with other CLT support staff, senior managers, other staff, Members and external organisations and individuals.</li><li>Support colleagues in the Executive Support Team as demands allow/ dictate.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will have a recognised/ appropriate training for example: RSA (Royal Society of Arts) / OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA), BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) or equivalent vocational qualifications and Level 3 qualification in Business Admin or equivalent experience.</p><p>You will be competent in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Teams</p><p>You will have demonstrable experience in an executive support/ managerial or complex customer services environment.</p><p>Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate at all levels and have report writing skills will be essential.</p><p>You will have excellent time management skills and be able to manage your own workload and work deadlines.</p><p>An assertive and confident approach to your work will be essential as is the need to be discreet and work to the highest levels of confidentiality.</p><p>An understanding of financial management systems will be an advantage, as will experience of providing support at Executive Director level and experience of supervising others.</p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>Here 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.</p><p><br>You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!</p><p>Why choose us?</p><p>We offer a vibrant working environment with:</p><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><p>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.</p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values and Behaviours</strong></p><p>Our 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:</p><p>Customer-focused<br>Respectful<br>Efficient<br>Supportive<br>Trustworthy</p><p>Our 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.</p><p><strong>Disability Confident Employer</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><strong>Armed Forces Community </strong></p><p>The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).</p><p>Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)</p>





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Senior Executive Assistant

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Accountant<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £53,806 opportunity to progress to £59,497 per annum (pro rata for part time)<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage/Hybrid<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>This role is within the Business Partner Finance team supporting Adult Care Services, (ACS), &nbsp; leading on health integration and pooled budgets. The role reports to the Finance Manager and you will have responsibility for the line management of an Accounting Officer in the team. As a senior member of the ACS Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on all areas of pooled budgets including budget setting, monitoring and year end.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>To be the lead contact for partner organisations in relation to health integration and financial requirements for pooled budgets, creating positive working relationships with officers at all levels in partner organisations.</p><p>To attend monthly monitoring meetings and present the monitor to the Board.</p><p>To be the expert in relation to pooled and providing challenge where necessary.</p><p>To co-ordinate and agree the pooled budget contributions with partners at the start of the financial year and agree changes throughout the year.</p><p>To provide professional financial support for the mental health contract including agreeing baselines and new funding streams during the year.</p><p>To lead on the completion of the financial elements of statutory returns for the Pooled Budgets and provide information for partners for statutory health financial returns.</p><p>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent) or be qualified by experience.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to build relationships up to Executive level both within HCC and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence and fostering a partnership approach.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to problem solve. Determine solutions that reflect wider implications (e.g. political, managerial, or equal opportunities) and stakeholder needs. Ensure identification and delivery of improvements and negotiating the delivery of actions where these are outside your direct control (and even your own organisation).</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to explain complex financial information and any risks associated with the information to senior managers within HCC and partner organisations.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to interpret, apply and explain financial policies, procedures, guidance and legislation.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to challenge effectively and influence others where those people may not be within HCC.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to manage personal workloads, considering the business need and role of finance in reviewing the urgency of tasks.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to respond to feedback and make appropriate amendments.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Ability to provide innovative solutions/ recommendations, including challenging existing practice.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Previous exposure to Adult Care Services would be beneficial, although not essential</li></ul><br><ul><li>Experience in working for local government would be beneficial.</li></ul><p><strong>Please provide a supporting statement. The supporting statement should provide evidence demonstrating the skills above.</strong></p><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Corporate services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Anita.Zala@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anita.Zala@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 17th February 2026</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Hertfordshire County Council

Principal Accountant

<p>Nursery Officer<br>£38,256.00 - £39,276.00 p.a. inclusive<br>Contract type: Permanent<br>1 part time position: 14 hours per week (Thursdays and Fridays) <br>3 full time positions: 35 hours per week</p><p><br><strong>Windmill is a specialist nursery provision for children with learning differences and disabilities in the heart of Greenford.</strong></p><p>Are you excited to work with young children under 5? Do you enjoy being part of a multi-disciplinary team where you learn something new everyday? Are you committed to making sure all children receive high quality care and education every day? If so, Windmill could be the place for you! </p><p>We are looking to recruit highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic nursery officers to join our friendly and professional staff team at Windmill Specialist Nursery.</p><p>These roles are exciting, challenging, stimulating and rewarding. We need you to have a secure knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage, excellent communication skills, ability to work in smaller group sizes with higher adult to child ratios, the interest to work within a multi-disciplinary team as well as thinking and responding in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The successful candidates should be excited to work with children with a range of needs and be dedicated, passionate and committed to achieving the very highest standards of the quality within their teaching and learning. We want individuals who can see the possibilities for our exceptional children and have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate every child to reach their potential.</p><p>You must have a minimum, full and relevant early years L3 qualification and a willingness to learn skills to work with children who have learning differences and disabilities.</p><p>Successful applicants will be expected to take 20 days annual leave at fixed times when the centre is closed, typically 2 weeks in the summer, 1 week at Easter and 1 week at Christmas, and to work 35 hours per week, set shifts of 8:30 until 4pm, 5 days per week with a dedicated staff room where you can sit as a team.</p><p>In return we will offer you a full training package, professional development opportunities that are embedded in reflective practice, experience of working with wider families, and other professional who are on site such as occupational, physio and speech and language therapists.</p><p>We are a friendly staffing team who are supportive of each and every one we work with. We have good transport links and have protected time each day for the completion of documentation to support a healthy work life balance. </p><p><br>Please note: These posts are based in the specialist nursery at Windmill Children’s Centre. The nursery is not affected by the current Ealing Children’s Centres Consultation.</p><p>Visits to the Centre are encouraged and will support you with your application. Please contact Head of centre, Vicky Wills, to arrange a visit / consultation via email: <a href="mailto:vwills001@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">vwills001@ealing.gov.uk</a></p><p>Windmill Children’s Centre, 135 Windmill Lane, Greenford, UB6 9DZ <br>Head of Centre – Vicky Wills</p><p>Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p>This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.<br><br>Please note all applications will be determined on merit.</p><p>Closing date: <strong>9 February 2026</strong><br>Interview date: <strong>week commencing 23 February 2026</strong></p><br><strong>Documents:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://postingpanda.blob.core.windows.net/publicjobpostdocuments/4bd7e517-c042-4228-a7fe-126f81b23130/822272/31af73cf-f620-44db-9df4-3de152e0fb07_Nursery Officer Role Profile.pdf" target="_blank">Nursery Officer Role Profile.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://postingpanda.blob.core.windows.net/publicjobpostdocuments/4bd7e517-c042-4228-a7fe-126f81b23130/822272/6a15e322-7aa7-46f8-957c-3ac7ea9323d4_Ex_Offenders_Policy_Acc1.pdf" target="_blank">Ex_Offenders_Policy_Acc1.pdf</a></li></ul>





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London Borough of Ealing

Nursery Officer

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Kickstart your career in commercial estate management with Southwark Council. This placement offers you a unique opportunity to combine academic learning with hands-on experience in a vibrant, real-world setting. Join a supportive team and gain exposure to a wide range of property types, develop RICS-compliant skills, and build the foundations for a career in surveying and estate management.</p><p><strong>Why this role stands out:<br><br></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hands-on learning:</strong> Directly assist Principal Surveyors in managing a diverse portfolio of shops, offices, and workshops.</li><li><strong>Career-ready experience:</strong> Gain practical skills in property inspections, valuations, compliance, and lease management.</li><li><strong>Professional development:</strong> Receive tailored training to enhance your knowledge of commercial estate management and RICS practices.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Support the Portfolio Management team in delivering effective commercial property management.</li><li>Collect and analyse market evidence for rent reviews, lease renewals, and new lettings.</li><li>Assist with property inspections, plans, and valuations.</li><li>Manage vacant properties, including utility arrangements, clearances, and invoice checks.</li><li>Conduct compliance checks on tenants, ensuring statutory documentation is in place.</li><li>Order and monitor reactive repairs through contractors.</li><li>Assist with rent collection and recovery actions where necessary.</li><li>Support the maintenance of property records, including the asbestos register and commercial database systems.</li><li>Work alongside Telecoms and Housing teams to coordinate site access and maintenance.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of Right to Buy valuation reports.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><ul><li>Currently enrolled in an Estate Management degree or similar RICS-exempting course.</li><li>Basic understanding of property law, local government regulations, and market trends.</li><li>Some experience producing technical statements, reports, or correspondence.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters clearly.</li><li>Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to new IT systems.</li><li>Interest in negotiation and problem-solving within a property management context.</li><li>Clear, professional communication skills across written, verbal and face-to-face interactions</li><li>The ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment without losing attention to detail</li></ul><ul><li>Sound judgement, discretion and a commitment to confidentiality</li><li>A practical, solution-focused mindset and a collaborative approach</li><li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4><p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p><p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. <br><br>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality), underpins all that we do.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark<br><br></a>Salary Range: <strong>£30,654 <br></strong><br>Application Closing Date: <strong>11:59pm on 13th of February 2026</strong></p><p>Interview Date: <strong>W/C the 2nd of March 2026</strong><br><br>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. <br><br>This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. <br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<br><br><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p><p>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:</p><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><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2699400&amp;ptId=111059" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Placement Student (12 MTH FTC)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Job title:</strong> HR Business Partner</p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;</p><p>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</p><p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>Are you ready to make a strategic impact in one of our dynamic and high-profile directorates? Are you passionate about people, inclusion, and making a real difference in the workplace?</p><p>We’re looking for a forward-thinking HR Business Partner to join our team, supporting one of our key directorates as it delivers an ambitious programme of work.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a pivotal role, partnering with senior leaders to shape and deliver our people strategy. You’ll lead on initiatives such as:</p><ul><li>Workforce planning and organisational design</li><li>Talent management and succession planning</li><li>Supporting major transformation programmes</li><li>Driving cultural change and employee engagement</li></ul><p>With priorities shifting from ‘getting the basics right’ to a year of delivery, you will play a central role in strategic projects that aim to deliver financial and transformation benefits, reimagine our accommodation strategy, and enhance the quality of our customer services.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and brings strategic insight, strong stakeholder engagement, and a passion for public value.</p><p>Apply now to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our services and communities. You’ll be supporting the people who deliver essential local services every day and helping to make a real difference for our community.</p><p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> midnight on Sunday 8 February (please note: this date could be subject to change)<br><strong>Shortlisting date:</strong> W/C Monday 9 February 2026<br><strong>Interview date:</strong> W/C Monday 23 February 2026<br><strong>Interview type:</strong> face-to-face</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</p><p>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ryan Bell, Senior HR Business Partner, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ryan.bell@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">ryan.bell@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p></p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p><p>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.</p><p>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.</p>

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

HR Business Partner

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Job title:&nbsp;</strong>Sustainability &amp; Net Zero Projects Officer</p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;</p><p>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</p><p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><ul><li>The role of Sustainability and Net Zero Projects Officer will provide project support across the Council’s sustainability and net zero portfolio, covering decarbonisation of buildings, clean energy and heat, green transport, waste and recycling, and biodiversity initiatives. Delivery of multiple, diverse projects from inception to closure within agreed time, quality and cost parameters, including setting up core project documents, managing risks and issues, overseeing budgets and suppliers, and reporting against KPIs such as carbon reduction, social value and cost savings</li><li>In the role of a Sustainability and Net Zero Projects Officer, you will shape and define projects, establish effective governance, plan and track delivery, compile clear progress updates, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, suppliers and consultants. The role will report to the Sustainability &amp; Net Zero Programme Delivery Manager within the Capital Projects &amp; Sustainability directorate and contribute directly to the Council Plan and wider social value</li><li>Your demonstrable knowledge as a PRINCE2‑qualified (and/or equivalent experience) project professional with a strong understanding of sustainability and Net Zero, combined with excellent communication, analytical skills, time management and stakeholder collaboration, will enable success</li><li>The role operates in a hybrid environment with our officers based out of the Cunard Building in Liverpool City Centre and requires clear accountability for value for money, effective governance, health and safety and equal opportunities across all work</li></ul><p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Midnight on Monday 16th February 2026<br><strong>Shortlisting date:&nbsp;</strong>Friday 27th February 2026<strong><br>Interview date:&nbsp;</strong>W/C Monday 9th March 2026<strong><br>Interview type:&nbsp;</strong>Face-to-face</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</p><p>Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.</p><p>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sam Bailey at <a href="mailto:sam.bailey@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.bailey@liverpool.gov.uk</a> or 07984337313</p><p>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p><p>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.</p><p>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.</p>

Sustainability and Net Zero Projects Officer

<h2>About the job</h2><p><strong>Salary: £7.55 p.h.</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Apprentice</strong></p><p>As a Customer Services Advisor Apprentice, you will be the first point of contact for customers, helping to resolve basic enquiries and process service requests across a wide range of council services. You will learn how to identify and understand customers’ needs, providing accurate information and support in a polite, professional, and customer-focused manner to both internal and external customers.</p><p>You will be trained to operate a variety of ICT systems to maintain and update customer records, create accurate service requests, and produce clear, concise written records of customer interactions. This will include scrutinising, verifying, and confirming customer identification, working in line with data protection principles, and escalating any suspected fraudulent activity to a Team Leader where appropriate.</p><p>The role will also involve negotiating with customers, taking account of their individual circumstances to achieve satisfactory outcomes, and accepting and processing payments by cash, cheque, credit or debit card, ensuring systems are accurately reconciled.</p><p>You will support continuous service improvement by assisting with customer satisfaction surveys, providing feedback to Team Leaders, and highlighting areas where services could be improved. You will develop an awareness of all services delivered by the department and the wider council, enabling you to confidently signpost customers to the correct point of contact.</p><p>Alongside customer-facing duties, you will undertake a range of administrative tasks to support service delivery. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive training, support and supervision to help you develop your skills, knowledge, and confidence within a busy customer service environment.</p><p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p><h2>About you</h2><p>You will have some experience of establishing facts and problem solving, with the ability to deal confidently with enquiries from members of the public, both face to face and by telephone, in a polite, patient, and tactful manner.</p><p>You will be willing and able to learn new procedures and information, following guidance and instructions accurately. You will have basic IT skills, including the ability to use Windows-based computer packages, along with good keyboard skills.</p><p>You will be comfortable undertaking numeracy-based tasks, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, to support customers and process transactions. You will be able to produce clear, concise, and accurate written notes from customer interviews and carry out administrative tasks such as scanning, addressing and general office support.</p><p>You will have a good level of spoken and written English and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how discrimination can impact service delivery and the people you work with, showing a commitment to treating all customers fairly and respectfully.</p><p>You will have achieved GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths or be willing to work towards an English and Maths qualification as part of your apprenticeship.</p><p>You will be flexible and willing to adjust or extend working hours to meet the front-line needs of the service, for example during busy counter periods. You will have been resident in the UK for the past three years and be able to travel across the Borough as required, maintaining high service delivery standards.</p><p><strong>This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.</strong></p><h2>About us</h2><p>Our ambitious<strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>– 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.</p><p>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?</p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough</p><h2>Application Process</h2><p>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<strong><br></strong></p><h2>Benefits</h2><p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- 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<br>- 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<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p><h2>How to apply</h2><p>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!<br><br>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></p><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=1693264&amp;ptId=12252" target="_blank">download: CSA Apprentice L2 JD.pdf May2025 (002) (2).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1693273&amp;ptId=12252" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Customer Services Advisor Apprentice

<p><strong>Job Details and Requirements</strong></p><p>North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community.</p><p>We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide cover for Gymnastic and Trampoline instruction within Leisure Services. A flexible attitude is considered essential and hours of work by arrangement.</p><p><strong>To be successful you will need:</strong></p><ul><li>Practical experience in Coaching/Gymnastics/Trampoline at different levels</li><li>British Gymnastics Activity Club Coach or Artistic Coach or General Coach or Trampoline/Gymnastics Coach</li><li>British Gymnastics Activity Instructor Award</li><li>British Gymnastics Level 1</li><li>General Gymnastics Level 2 (Not necessary at application stage but must be achieved within 6 to 12 months of commencement in post)</li></ul><p>The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure carried out by the DBS at the Enhanced Level.</p><p>For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.</p><p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p><p>North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.</p><p>We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: <a href="https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council#benefits" target="_blank">ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Apply today!</strong></p><p>If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application, attaching a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the job spec on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/northeastderbyshire/Index.aspx" target="_blank">North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies</a> or via <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx" target="_blank">Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers</a> by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.<strong> Applications close Midnight, 15th February 2026.</strong></p><p>Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application.</p><p>If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 242424 or emailing: <a href="mailto:humanresources.bdc&amp;neddc@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p><p><strong>For further information</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Darren Ward, Lead Facility Officer on 01246 217484 <a href="mailto:darren.ward@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">darren.ward@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.</p>





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Derbyshire County Council

Gymnastics & Trampoline Coach

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<p><strong>Starting Well Facilities Team Leader,&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Grade 7: £43,680 - £48,003pa&nbsp; 12 months Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity </strong>(<i>This role attracts additional allowances for working weekends, and unsociable hours).</i></p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Team Lead to join our Starting Well Directorate. You will manage a team of Facilities Officers ensuring that our buildings, including MyPlace Community and Youth Centre, Hedley Close, and Havering’s Children Centre’s, operate efficiently, safely, and in a customer-focused manner.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul><li>Manage and supervise Starting Well Facilities Officers, including appraisals and professional development.</li> <li>Cover shifts at Myplace as and when required.</li> <li>Ensure building compliance with health and safety standards and undertake risk assessments.</li> <li>Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.</li> <li>Oversee building operations, including security, alarms, and cleaning.</li> <li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.</li> <li>Promote Starting Well facilities and services to the community.</li> <li>Deputise for the Facilities Manager as required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul><li>Experience managing public facing buildings.</li> <li>Knowledge of health and safety regulations &amp; the ability to risk assess.</li> <li>Experience working with young people, and the principles safeguarding.</li> <li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li> <li>First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).</li> <li>Technical knowledge including audio/visual, lighting, connectivity, and cable management.</li> <li>Ability to be commercial minded to support the best use of facilities and generate income.</li> <li>A practical mindset, willingness to learn/share new skills and to improve how we work to get results.</li> </ul> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile </strong>here&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong><a href="mailto:Ian.Weir@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ian.Weir@havering.gov.uk</a></strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is &nbsp;31^st January 2026 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p>

London Borough of Havering

Starting Well Facilities Team Lead

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<p><strong>Advanced Practitioner – Specialist Safeguarding</strong></p> <p><strong>Grade 9- £54267-£58461pa&nbsp; (plus £4k MS payment)</strong><br> <br> Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner – Specialist Safeguarding to join our dedicated team and lead on complex safeguarding cases.</p> <p>About the Role</p> <ul><li>Provide expert advice and guidance on safeguarding to colleagues across Children’s Services.</li> <li>Lead on complex cases, ensuring robust risk assessments and effective safety planning.</li> <li>Support and mentor social workers, promoting best practice and continuous professional development.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding.</li> <li>Contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives.</li> </ul> <p>About You</p> <ul><li>Qualified social worker with current registration (SWE or equivalent).</li> <li>Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.</li> <li>Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.</li> <li>Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.</li> </ul> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong>here&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong><a href="mailto:DANIELLE.HEMMING@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">DANIELLE.HEMMING@havering.gov.uk</a></strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/1/26 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p>

Advanced Practitioner (Specialist Safeguarding)

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>As a Plasterer Multi your role will involve carrying out Plastering work and other aspects of property repairs and maintenance to Social Housing properties, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision.</p><p>Ideally, you’ll be able to cover most aspects of property maintenance, you will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters. </p><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£40,000</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>40 </p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent</p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 month </p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 month </p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town &amp; Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.</p><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"I have worked at TCHR for 4.5 years now, I joined the company as multi trade and was lucky enough to have the opportunity to progress within TCHR to a supervisor which I have now been doing for about 18 months.</p><p>I have over 40 years’ experience in the building industry and used to run my own company for about 14 years. I have a great team who I look after, and I really enjoy working with everyone here."</p><p>Peter Solley, Repairs Supervisor</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><p>•Completing reactive maintenance work and replacements as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner.<br>•Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required<br>•Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.<br>•Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices<br>•Affording excellent customer service to client representatives<br>•Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner<br>•Comply with safeguarding policy and H&amp;S standards at all times<br>•Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures </p><h4>General</h4><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><p>•NVQ/qualifications in Plastering - Essential<br>•Full, clean driving licence - Essential</p><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><p>•Social Housing Experience - Desirable<br>•You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity as there will be frequent use of hand tools<br>•You may be required to work at height or uneven ground<br>•You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>We provide a company van for work and a fuel card</li><li>25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service</li><li>Pay review every year</li><li>Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee</li><li>Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)</li><li>Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Free annual flu jab</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events</li><li>Career development and vocational training opportunities</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, &amp; days out.</li><li>Social events, including rounders, festive Fridays and lunch time walking</li><li>Travel loan</li><li>Long service awards</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Sunday, 1 February 2026</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><p>Wednesday, 11 February 2026</p><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/pqvoSX7g" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Town and Country Housing

Plasterer/Multi

<h4>Job summary</h4>Ofgem is at the forefront of the fight to reshape Britain’s gas networks for a Net Zero future, tackling some of the most complex and consequential questions facing the energy system today. We’re looking for a Head of Gas Distribution Policy – Price Controls to join us and provide strategic leadership at a pivotal moment for the future of gas networks and consumer protection.<br><br>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.<br><br>We’re offering a permanent opportunity to lead one of Ofgem’s most high‑profile and strategically important policy areas. This is a rare chance to shape the direction of gas distribution regulation at a time of major transition, with direct influence over long‑term outcomes for consumers, industry and government. You’ll operate at a senior level across Ofgem and the wider energy system, contributing to decisions that will define how gas networks evolve in the decades ahead.<br><br>This role sits at the point where price control delivery, long‑term policy design and the UK’s energy transition meet. You’ll play a visible leadership role, helping to navigate complex trade‑offs as the sector adapts to declining gas usage, emerging technologies and ambitious government programmes. Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you’ll help ensure regulatory frameworks remain robust, fair and fit for the future.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We’re looking for someone with significant experience in policy and regulation, strong credibility in price controls, and the confidence to lead complex conversations across the energy landscape. You’ll bring strategic judgement, the ability to influence at senior levels, and a deep understanding of how regulation can balance consumer interests with long‑term system change.<br><br>In return, you’ll join an inclusive and purpose‑driven organisation that values expert leadership and strategic thinking. You’ll benefit from flexible working arrangements, a generous civil service pension, substantial annual leave, and the opportunity to operate at the heart of national decision‑making.<br><br>We have a critical purpose to guide the future of gas distribution networks through the energy transition, ensuring price controls and policy frameworks protect consumers while supporting Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero 2050. As Head of Gas Distribution Policy, you’ll be central to shaping the long‑term future of gas networks at one of the most important moments in the sector’s history.<br><br></p><p>For more information, please refer to the attached role profile and candidate pack.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Established expertise in price controls demonstrated by proven record of high performance. (LEAD) </li></ul><ul><li>Significant experience of leading and developing policy and regulation. This should include managing the input of analytical, technical, and legal expertise to appraise proposals and present recommendations that highlight the risks, trade-offs, and wider commercial and economic considerations to decision makers (LEAD)</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in the gas industry, ideally in gas distribution. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong track record of engaging, advising, and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Skilled in fostering collaboration and trust across a wide range of internal and external partners. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely and to work collaboratively to solve problems.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. </p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. </p><p><em>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 [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Rob Wilkins</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MDImdmVyaWZ5PTBkNTViMTM5M2ExOWRhYzY5MDhlYzUwMDk5ODhiMWQ3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzgwLWMzMTZkYTZhYWJmMzc1MzM4ZGM2ZTAwYTc0NDcwMGVhNjc0OGQ5NmM=" target="_blank">Head of Gas Distribution Policy Candidate Pack - 446023 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 592kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MDMmdmVyaWZ5PTdiZjRlMTEzMmZhYmQ2NmZlZDI4NjUyMzJiMDA1MGEzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzgwLWMzMTZkYTZhYWJmMzc1MzM4ZGM2ZTAwYTc0NDcwMGVhNjc0OGQ5NmM=" target="_blank">Role Profile_Head of Gas Distribution Policy Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 113kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MDQmdmVyaWZ5PTdjM2EzYTk1ODlhYWRiZjZiNmJlYjhmYTMyYWUxZGE4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzgwLWMzMTZkYTZhYWJmMzc1MzM4ZGM2ZTAwYTc0NDcwMGVhNjc0OGQ5NmM=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

OFGEM

Head of Gas Distribution Policy - Price Controls

Department for Work and Pensions

Lead DevOps Engineer – AWS

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Ministry of Defence Police (widely known as the MDP) was formed in 1971 and is part of the Standing Joint Command (SJC) GUARDIAN, the principal delivery organisation within Defence, charged with: Protecting the Homeland, Defending Defence. MDP plays a critical role in this mission, safeguarding our people, assets and operations.</p><p>As Deputy Chief Constable, you will work directly to the Chief Constable and make a valuable contribution to the Chief Officer Group in MDP, ensuring the Force meets Defence requirements, upholds robust governance, and maintains an unwavering focus on performance, fostering a proactive and security-driven culture.</p><p>You will provide effective leadership of a vast portfolio and contribute to the overall leadership of the Force, including:</p><ul><li>Leadership, co-ordination and direction to the ACC portfolios of Force Operations</li><li>Professional Standards (Force Appropriate Authority)</li><li>Force Change Management and Business Improvement.</li><li>Deputising for the Chief Constable as required</li><li>Corporate and Strategic Development – both at Force level and towards Defence</li><li>Collaboration and partnership with other MOD security providers.</li><li>Assurance, inspection and risk management. </li></ul><p>This is an exciting and transformative time for the MDP, and we are seeking a Deputy Chief Constable with the vision and ambition to support the Chief Constable in modernising the force, driving innovation, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower our officers and civilian colleagues.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The current responsibilities of the role include:</strong></p><ul><li>To meet the specific statutory and legal obligations of the post. </li><li>Provide operational leadership, authorising, advising on and directing operations and organisational development as required.</li><li>As a permanent member of the Chief Officer Group, to contribute to the development, communication and implementation of strategies and decisions.</li><li>Provide leadership and management of performance within your allocated portfolio area, in accordance with agreed timelines, reviewing, monitoring, and taking appropriate action when deficiencies are identified.</li><li>Representing MDP at portfolio and management required meetings external to the Force, to ensure appropriate engagement with stakeholders.</li><li>Provide leadership, advice and direction on the Force’s contribution to wider UK Defence responsibilities for homeland security and critical defence infrastructure protection.</li><li>Representing MDP nationally on National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) business matters to ensure interests and requirements of the Force are met.</li><li>Ensure, as appropriate, that the Force are fully compliant in discharging any statutory responsibilities.</li><li>To promote and ensure the highest standards of integrity, professional conduct, and equality throughout the MDP.</li><li>Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and fair treatment in your leadership style and management approach.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Has worked within the Policing environment at Chief Officer level within the past 3 years. </li><li>Has successfully completed the Strategic Command Course or Executive Leadership Programme.</li><li>A demonstrable track-record of exceptional strategic leadership embracing the command of law enforcement officers and senior levels.</li><li>Provide substantial evidence of extensive operational policing experience across a broad range of areas, including planning and commanding critical and serious incidents.</li><li>Have an understanding of relevant policies and Authorised Professional Practice especially in the area of Firearms.</li><li>Have experience of leading and managing change across in a large and complex policing organisation where there are competing and challenging priorities.</li><li>Experience of successfully engaging with and influencing multi-agency stakeholders to develop Force initiatives and partnerships.</li></ul><p><strong>Other requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>It is essential that the candidate achieves 5.4 on the MSFT, and thereafter annually.</li><li>Must undergo and pass drug and alcohol testing upon recruitment and thereafter be part of the random drug and alcohol testing programme.</li><li>Must be able to pass the annual Personal Protection Safety Training (PPST) qualification.</li><li>Will hold a full UK Driving License.</li><li>Must be able to pass UK Security Developed Vetting and Police Management Vetting.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £142,309, Ministry of Defence contributes £41,226 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process no later than <strong>23:55 on Sunday 8th February 2026</strong> and will involve providing the two documents outlined below via the Civil Service Jobs portal:</p><ul><li>A <strong>CV</strong> (no more than 2 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.</li><li>A <strong>Personal Statement </strong>(no more than 2 pages) providing tangible examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</li></ul><p>External candidates who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. </p><p>For further information about the role and full application process, please refer to the candidate pack attached below. If you wish to receive any material in a different format for accessibility, then please contact <a href="mailto:People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SCS Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">People-CivHR-SCSCandidateSupport@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MzYmdmVyaWZ5PTA4MTExM2Q0NjNkMjY5NDhjOWFiNmNmZTBlYWJhYmExJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzUwLTUzN2JmZmRmYTY2M2Y1YTQ1YWMxNWY5YmI1ZjQ4YTJiMTllZjFiNGE=" target="_blank">SCS1 Deputy Chief Constable MDP - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2197kB)

Ministry of Defence

Deputy Chief Constable, Ministry of Defence Police

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking to recruit a Senior Manager, Competition to lead key projects within the Economics, Finance and Markets (EFM) Directorate. The ORR is the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain's railways and the monitor of strategic highways.<h4>Job description</h4><p>The Competition Team leads on financial and economic analysis, overseeing the competitiveness of markets across the rail sector and its supply chain. You will be responsible for leading key projects and workstreams to promote and protect competition, ensuring value for money for passengers, freight customers, and taxpayers.</p><p>You will provide project leadership, delivering a robust work programme - including market studies, enforcement cases, and competition policy development while navigating the practical and commercial realities of the railway.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>For key responsibilities please see the attached job description.</p><p><strong>Additional Information </strong></p><p>At ORR, our hybrid working means that we currently work from our workplace location a minimum of 40% of our working week, although requirements to attend other offsite locations for official business, also count towards this level of attendance. Working arrangements are subject to continuous review.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Demonstrate subject matter expertise in competition law and policy and its interrelationship with economic and other types of sector specific regulation.</li><li>Able to analyse complex and voluminous evidence and materials to present clear advice on effective regulatory decisions.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution of 28.97%</p><p>Details of our employee benefits can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.</p><p>Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers <a href="https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/careers/our-people" target="_blank">Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk)</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>For information on the selection process, please see the attached Candidate Information Pack and Job Description.</p><p><strong>This campaign is being managed exclusively by Michael Page, for further details and information on how to apply, please visit </strong><a href="https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/job-detail/senior-competition-manager/ref/jn-012026-6923989" target="_blank">Senior Competition Manager - JN-012026-6923989 , Michael Page</a><strong>or contact Mohammad Jameul (Consultant) via email on </strong><a href="mailto:mohammadjameul@michaelpage.co.uk?subject=JN-112025-6884573%20-%20Head%20of%20Competition" target="_blank"><strong>mohammadjameul@michaelpage.co.uk</strong></a><strong> or telephone 02072692127. </strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Mohammad Jameul</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:mohammadjameul@michaelpage.co.uk" target="_blank">mohammadjameul@michaelpage.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02072692127</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:mohammadjameul@michaelpage.co.uk" target="_blank">mohammadjameul@michaelpage.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact ORR via email: <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MzcmdmVyaWZ5PTg1MjgyZjA3MThkMWE0ZDAxMDE3MzhjNDUzNGJmMmY0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MjQ4LWQ0OWNiOGIyN2Q0YmE4MDM0ODAxNDAxMzZmMDJmMDAxOTczMTI1MGQ=" target="_blank">Senior Manager Competition - Job Description Opens in new window</a> (docx, 98kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4MzgmdmVyaWZ5PTI2MDI1Y2U1NzM3MDg5Y2M5MTM2ODI4YTU1Mzk3ZDkxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MjQ4LWQ0OWNiOGIyN2Q0YmE4MDM0ODAxNDAxMzZmMDJmMDAxOTczMTI1MGQ=" target="_blank">ORR Job Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1205kB)

Office of Rail and Road

Senior Manager, Competition

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Senior Policy Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.</p><p>We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.</p><p>For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.</p><p>This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Check (SC) security clearance</a>. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Environmental Professionals to join our Independent Safety and Environmental Assurance (ISEA) team, within the wider Expert Services team. In this role, you will provide expert environmental assurance and support across a range of complex defence projects, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, policies, and legislation. You will play a key role in embedding environmental considerations into the lifecycle of equipment and infrastructure projects, contributing to the delivery of sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions.</p><p>The ISEA team are specialists in safety, environmental protection, and functional safety, including Programmable Element assurance. Our role is to provide independent assurance to safety and environmental staff at all levels, ensuring compliance with legislation, as well as internal requirements and supporting the DE&amp;S unified SEMS. Each team member brings expertise in the legislation, policies, regulations, and standards for one or more DE&amp;S environments or technologies, or those of external customers.</p><p>We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and participate in assurance, audit, and artefact reviews activity.</li><li>Manage the assurance of environmental aspects of disposals and decommissioning of basic equipment.</li><li>Provides recommendations and informed environmental policy advice to decision makers through Project Environmental Panels.</li><li>Produces, reviews, and recommends acceptance of environmental artefacts.</li><li>Work with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation and regulations, MOD regulations and DE&amp;S Policy. Assure against the development of artefacts that support the use/application of Disapplication, Exemption, Derogation, where required. Contribute and lead elements of the development and maintenance of policy and process to satisfy the DE&amp;S corporate standards for Environmental Management.</li><li>Monitor the identification and analyses of environmental impacts and the evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed.</li><li>Leads on compliance activities in line with environmental policies to ensure the system or process is robust, proportionate, and working towards sound environmental performance.</li><li>Develops, manages, and maintains effective Environmental Management Systems assurance across a matrix managed organisation working alongside stakeholders and multiple Delivery Teams.</li><li>Manage the environmental acceptance criteria through the test, verification, and validation process.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Lead Criterion - Demonstrate experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful environmental acquisition/support outcomes</li><li>Hold a Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4; and</li><li>Have wide ranging depth and breadth experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful environmental engineering-based outcome; and</li><li>As a minimum be professionally registered as either: <ul><li>Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or</li><li>Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or</li><li>Registered Scientist (RSci)</li></ul></li></ul><p>Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC.</p><p>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:</p><ul><li>Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions (CSBC 3)</li><li>Core Behaviour 2: Seeing the Big Picture (CSBC 3)</li><li>Technical Competence 1: Environment Sustainability (4.1 Environmental Policy and Principles) – Practitioner</li><li>Technical Competence 2: Environment Sustainability (4.2 Environmental Improvement) – Practitioner</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,442 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li><li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li><li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li><li>Support for progression</li><li>Huge range of discounts</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul><p>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.</p><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul><li>Civil Service Recruitment Principles: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank"><strong>Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li><li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://des.mod.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</strong></a></li><li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions</strong></a></li><li>Civil Service Code: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/" target="_blank"><strong>The Code - Civil Service Commission</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong><em>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed </em></strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Disability Confident:</strong></p><p>Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’</p><p><strong>Conflicts of Interest:</strong></p><p>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:</p><ol><li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li><li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. <em>Please follow our </em><a href="https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv" target="_blank"><strong><em>guidance on CV writing</em></strong></a><em> for best chance of success.</em></li><li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol><p>Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: </p><ul><li>1st: Core Behaviour 1 </li><li>2nd: Core Behaviour 2 </li><li>3rd: Technical Competencies </li><li>4th: CV Review </li></ul><p>In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: <a href="mailto:DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission</a></p><p><strong>Offering at a lower level</strong></p><p>If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Ryan Mundy - DE&amp;S Talent Acquisition Specialist</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NDEmdmVyaWZ5PWRhMzQ3YzBmYzRiNmY4MDczOGQwODM1ZGI5NjQyOGNhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzY4LTc4OGZjNjc1ODkwOTMwNzAyZjgzN2NhNTljNzMwYzg0YjFkMGI1ZjE=" target="_blank">20250527 Success Profile Behaviours 2025 document v1-O (5) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 704kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NDImdmVyaWZ5PTk4NDQ0MWI5NTgxZWI1NDMzY2UyMjM4MGMzMjJhOGZmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzY4LTc4OGZjNjc1ODkwOTMwNzAyZjgzN2NhNTljNzMwYzg0YjFkMGI1ZjE=" target="_blank">20251212-EN_ENP_E -v6.2 - PII Success Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 349kB)

DE&S Expert Services Environmental Professional

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Forestry Commission Forest Services are the Government’s forestry experts. We advise nationally and locally on how to unlock the full potential of woodlands and support the forestry sector to protect, improve and expand England’s valuable woodland assets, ensuring that they continue to provide benefits to people, the environment and the economy.</p><p>We are currently seeking a dynamic individual, ideally with experience in forestry and/or land management, who can learn quickly and have the ability to inspire and motivate others. The Area Regulations and Incentives Support Officer role supports and assists Woodland Officers as required, throughout the NW area. The role involves engaging with woodland owners, agents and other stakeholders to provide appropriate advice and the enforcement of Forestry and Tree Health Regulations.</p><p>The post includes the need to travel and will include some long journeys and overnight stays both within and outside the Area.</p><p>This post is a Fixed Term Appointment until 31/03/2027 with the possibility that they will be extended or become permanent.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Purpose of the Job:</p><p>1. Expand Woodland Cover:</p><ul><li> Champion the multiple benefits of new woodland as business opportunities for land owner and as natural capital (including biodiversity, water quality, flood management, carbon sequestration, etc) for the wider environment and society.</li><li> Assist Woodland Officers in facilitating the design and delivery of new woodlands optimising the benefits they can deliver to the owner and as natural capital.</li><li> Assist Woodland Officers in the administration of the forestry Regulations relating to woodland creation (Environmental Impact Assessment)</li><li> Assist Woodland Officers to administer/process applications for grants.</li></ul><p>2. Protect our Existing Trees and Woodlands:</p><ul><li> Support Woodland Officers in the administration of Forestry Regulations including; Forestry Act – Felling Licences, Environmental Impact Assessments – deforestation, forest roads and forest quarries and Habitats Regulations – re forest operations within Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation to ensure that tree felling is carried out in accordance with the principles of the UK Forestry Standard.</li><li>advise on the links with other legislation such as those pertaining to European Protected Species.</li></ul><p> 3. Improve the condition and resilience of our existing woodlands and wider treescape:</p><ul><li> Champion the benefits of actively managed woodland.</li><li> Support woodland owners and managers in responding to key challenges of pests and diseases including: ash dieback, Phytophthora ramorum, deer and grey squirrels.</li><li> Work to increase resilience within woodlands to the challenges of a changing climate.</li><li> Facilitate closer working across the forestry sector – for instance between markets, contractors, managers, etc.</li></ul><p>4. Engaging Partners, Stakeholders and the Public</p><ul><li> Encourage, enthuse and support key partners and stakeholders to help facilitate the expansion, protection and improvement of our woodlands and treescape.</li><li> At shows and events champion the many values of trees and woodland to the wider public helping them understand and appreciate the importance and values of active management.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>ESSENTIAL</p><ul><li> Experience and knowledge of forestry practice and land management.</li><li> Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.</li><li> Proven ability to be innovative, enthusiastic, and prepared to work on your own initiative.</li><li> Comfortable and experienced in using verbal and written communication to engage with stakeholders or customers.</li><li> Good computer skills with experience of MS Office.</li></ul><p>Please clearly demonstrate how the above apply to you throughout your application. Failure to do so will mean that your application is automatically sifted out.</p><p>DESIRABLE</p><ul><li> Good interpersonal and influencing skills demonstrating the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal colleagues and our customers.</li><li> An understanding of Tree felling and plant Health legislation and their practical implementation.</li><li> An understanding of current Forestry and land management grants.</li><li> A willingness to undertake Continuous Professional Development.</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>Driving Licence<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>You will be asked to prepare a presentation as part of the interview. Details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,793, Forestry Commission contributes £10,079 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/contribution-rates/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension </a>with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li><li> A range of family friendly benefits.</li><li> An environment with flexible working options.</li><li> Learning and development tailored to your role.</li><li> A culture which promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.</li><li> A range of wellbeing benefits including discounted Civil Service Healthcare, access to an Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, Bike to Work Scheme, plus many more.</li><li> 25 days annual leave, with 1 additional day for each years’ service up to 5 years (pro rata), plus 10.5 bank holidays/privilege days (pro rata).</li><li> Ability to buy or sell 5 days annual leave.</li><li> 3 days volunteering per year (pro rata).</li></ul><p>We aim to provide a great place to work, whichever location you work from. Blended working forms part of our flexible and inclusive approach to future ways of working. It is an informal arrangement which gives you the option to work some of the week from home, and some of the week from our Forestry Commission workplaces, subject to role requirements, business needs, and regular review. Informal blended working arrangements will be available as agreed with the line manager.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<p>This is a Fixed Term Appointment ending 31 March 2027, with possibility but no guarantee of extension or permanency.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will complete the following: </p><ul><li> A tailored CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. The CV will be split into 3 parts and request: Job History, Previous Skills/Experience, Full Qualification Details. </li><li> A Personal Statement – in no more than 750 words showing how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. </li><li> A statement, of no more than 250 words, providing an example of how you have demonstrated the key behaviour of Delivering at Pace.</li></ul><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Should a large number of applications be received, the initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour, which is Delivering at Pace. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.</p><p>We reserve the right to raise the pass mark at sift if a large number of applications are received.</p><p><strong>Sifting is planned for week commencing 9th February 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February 2026.</strong></p><p>These dates are subject to change.</p><p>We will be conducting online interviews with the use of Microsoft Teams or equivalent online communication methods. Candidates would therefore require access to a computer and internet at interview stage.</p><p>Those invited to interview will be further assessed on Behaviours and Strengths in addition to Technical Skills and Experience. You may be asked to prepare a presentation as part of the interview.</p><p>The highest scoring candidate will be offered their preferred location (Delamere or Penrith).</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Forestry Commission from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading.</p><p>Existing Civil Servants (excluding Forestry Commission employees) and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, and will only be considered on a loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant.</p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>Existing Forestry Commission, Forestry England and Forest Research employees are eligible to apply for this Fixed Term Appointment and will only be considered if there is written confirmation from their line manager and HR that their current role will be temporarily backfilled or held open before commencing the application process. </p><p>This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.</p><p>Where a role has been identified as one which falls under the scope of the Public Sector English Language Requirements, within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Applicants will be assessed in the selection process in accordance with the requirements.</p><p>The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.</p><p>The Forestry Commission is actively working to reduce the carbon emission of official travel and applicants should be aware of the broad principles which are being applied to reduce carbon emissions to less than 50gCO2/km.</p><p>Travel options include:</p><ul><li>Use of private car: some Officers choose to use their private car and receive payment for the miles they drive on official business. Vehicle emissions are measured in CO2 grams per kilometre (g/km). The cap is currently 115 gCO2/km, however a revised travel policy will come into play from 1st April 2026.</li><li>Use of a Forestry Commission van: usually based from an FC office, though may be based at officer’s home if the candidate lives within their ‘area’ (NOTE: such vehicles can only be used for official business).</li><li>Use of CAPES (lease) Cars: after an employee has successfully completed their probation, they can opt for a CAPES car (the user pays a monthly rate for private use). All CAPES cars must emit less than 50gCO2/km</li></ul><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.</p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:FCERecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">FCERecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.</p><p>Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : FS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fs.recruitment@forestrycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">fs.recruitment@forestrycommission.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: <a href="mailto:englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk" target="_blank">englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.<br><br>

Forestry Commission

Regulations & Incentives Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers and drive economic growth. </p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for an Economist (Infrastructure and Price Controls) to join our Office of Research and Economics within the Strategy, Economics, Research and Net Zero (SERN) directorate. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the UK’s energy future by ensuring that major infrastructure and regulatory decisions are grounded in robust, high quality economic analysis. </p><p>You’ll work flexibly across priority projects in Ofgem’s Infrastructure portfolio, contributing to areas such as RIIO price controls, network regulation and the assessment of largescale infrastructure proposals. Your work will help ensure that our decisions are evidence based, deliver value for consumers and support the transition to a fair, affordable and resilient net-zero energy system. </p><p>In this role, you will deliver high quality economic analysis and provide clear recommendations to policy teams. You will support impact assessments, appraisals and cost benefit analysis, while reviewing economic models, challenging assumptions and interpreting key outputs. You’ll also collaborate with policy specialists and external partners, including DESNZ, NESO and academic experts to ensure the strongest analytical standards underpin our regulatory decisions. </p><p>You’ll contribute to a range of written outputs, from internal briefings to published documents, often communicating complex economic concepts in a clear, engaging and accessible way. You will work closely with colleagues across Ofgem and external stakeholders to provide analytical assurance on major projects and help shape the future direction of price controls and network regulation. </p><p>This role offers variety, intellectual challenge and the chance to influence some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure and regulatory decisions. You’ll play a central role in supporting Ofgem to deliver effective, evidence driven regulation that protects consumers and supports the net zero transition. </p><p>Join us and help strengthen the economic foundations behind the decisions that shape the future of the UK’s energy system. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Purpose and key outputs </strong></p><p>The aim of this role is to be part of a growing function providing flexible economist resource to priority projects across the infrastructure portfolio of work in Ofgem. It would be an attractive role for those looking to gain experience across different areas of energy economics. You will: </p><ul><li>Assist across different work areas in Ofgem’s Infrastructure directorates in the context of operating in a new and growing team designed to work flexibly. </li></ul><ul><li>Support the delivery of high-quality analytical work packages producing analysis and impact assessments for infrastructure projects, including Ofgem’s RIIO price controls </li></ul><ul><li>Develop effective relationships with team members and infrastructure policy leads and team members, to ensure effective work </li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><p>Reporting to one of Ofgem’s Principal or Senior Economists, responsibilities will include: </p><ul><li>Undertake, support and collaborate with policy teams in applying economic thinking and producing robust quantitative and qualitative analysis, including to inform policy design. </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to Ofgem’s work on impact assessments as well as supporting on appraisals, cost-benefit analysis and policy analysis. </li></ul><ul><li>Review and quality assure economic models, challenge input data and assumptions, and interpret output data. </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to producing both internal and external documents presenting or communicating analysis, often in a non-technical way. </li></ul><ul><li>Assess the reliability and relevance of evidence and give objective advice. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with teams across Ofgem and in some cases with partners (e.g. DESNZ, NESO) to provide assurance on the quality of analytical work on major projects. </li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholder Relationships </strong></p><ul><li>Chief Economist, Head of Economic Analysis, Principal and Senior Economists in the Office of Research and Economics. </li></ul><ul><li>Policy teams from across the Infrastructure Group, particularly those involved in analytical work underpinning key Ofgem decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>Where appropriate to the work packages, external senior stakeholders including academics, other regulators, government departments etc. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>ESSENTIAL:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Economics/related subject or comparable capability built through relevant professional experience in economic analysis <strong>(LEAD CRITERIA)</strong>. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate and synthesise analysis, ideas and data for a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing <strong>(LEAD CRITERIA)</strong>. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to flexibly and effectively deliver high-quality work in a timely way across a range of different analytical projects. </li></ul><ul><li>Analytical skills using relevant software packages (one or more of R, STATA, Python, or Excel). Ideally experience of applying these tools in a professional context.</li></ul><p><strong>DESIRABLE:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working on comparable economic issues with an understanding of the principles of economic regulation (e.g. working in the energy sector, consultancy, price controls, regulated companies, regulators or government departments). </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. </p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. </p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Buchanan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NDMmdmVyaWZ5PTg3YWQwNmQ1ZmNmM2I3ODlmOTQ4Njc4ZmQ0YWY0ZjllJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzYzLWUzMDRjNDVlM2ZjMzc4ZTE0NDE2NWRhNDg0OTVlZDYzY2Y5N2EzYTY=" target="_blank">446040 Economist Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 132kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NDQmdmVyaWZ5PTMxYTdjYTQzYzdkZDM5M2IxYzczZDMwYjEyYWY4Y2MxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzYzLWUzMDRjNDVlM2ZjMzc4ZTE0NDE2NWRhNDg0OTVlZDYzY2Y5N2EzYTY=" target="_blank">Analysis Candidate Pack 446040 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 706kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg4NDUmdmVyaWZ5PTI3ZTU4ZmIyZjE1YzMyNjI1OGI3MDRmMjlmN2NlNWM5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzYzLWUzMDRjNDVlM2ZjMzc4ZTE0NDE2NWRhNDg0OTVlZDYzY2Y5N2EzYTY=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

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