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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Lawyer specialising in contracts and procurement, on a full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong expertise in contract law and procurement law. The ideal candidate will be capable of delivering high-quality legal advice to both officers and elected members, while also offering innovative and practical solutions that align with our clients’ objectives and strategic goals. A deep understanding of client needs, coupled with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, is essential for success in this role.
As one of our assistant lawyers you will also be supported to develop your skills and competencies in a learning environment which values creativity, teamwork and innovation.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
We are a small team who works closely together to make sure that we are providing the best support to the council’s officers and members. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
We are always looking for better ways of doing things. This means combining our technical skills with the softer skills that our clients value. We see ourselves as business partners to our clients, ensuring that legal advice is based upon a range of service delivery options and a proportionate appetite for risk. As enablers, we strive to ensure the council achieves its strategic aims whilst working within legal parameters.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>To provide customer focused, high quality and responsive specialist legal advice and assistance, with primary focus in contracts and procurement.</li>
<li>To carry out, with a minimum supervision, a wide range of legal work as required.</li>
<li>To advise on and deal with all legal matters relating to contract and public procurement law, related governance and other general legal matters affecting the council and in particular matters arising from the Procurement Act 2023, PCR 2015 or Provider Selection Regime.</li>
<li>To advise on and deal with all legal matters relating to subsidy control.</li>
<li>To work closely with the council’s Procurement team to ensure that templates for standard terms and conditions, framework agreements and also Contract Standing Orders and the Procurement pages of the intranet are kept under review.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held between 14th to 21st July 2025.&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Name: Helen Brewster
Job title: Assistant Borough Solicitor (Place Team)
Phone number: 01344 352037
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Assistant Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy.
Closing date 9th July 2025
Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Please return completed applications to: <a href="mailto:admin@huxleyprimary.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@huxleyprimary.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
Application forms are also available on the CDAT link below.



Teaching Assistant (mornings only) 
Required September 2025&nbsp;

‘With God’s love we can fly’&nbsp;
Chester Diocesan Academies Trust and The Governors of Huxley C.E. Primary School are eager to appoint an outstanding SEND Teaching Assistant to teach and support a small group of children- mainly within LKS2 class. We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic, dedicated, nurturing team from September on a morning only basis (5 mornings as these children are full time pupils).
Huxley CE Primary is a mainstream school that offers flexi-schooling provision. The majority of our children attend school on the core days of Tuesday- Thursday and are educated at home for the remainder of the week. In partnership with the parents, we wish to deliver a holistic educational experience which embraces both ‘in school’ and ‘at home’ learning. The group you will be supporting in the morning have some support needs and therefore experience of working with SEND children is essential. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of ASD and ADHD and takes a trauma informed approach to supporting our pupils to thrive to be the best that they can be. Your role will be to assist the class teacher in delivery of curriculum whilst also supporting the pupil’s individual plans (this includes short sensory breaks, movement and art therapy).
We are looking for a teaching assistant with a strong commitment to raising attainment and providing challenging opportunities to engage all learners, develop the whole child and support wellbeing. It is important to us that you are a nurturing and compassionate practitioner with strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for a&nbsp;teaching assistant&nbsp;who can help provide and support a range of memorable and exciting educational experiences to ensure that our children not only love to attend school but are inspired to learn and will thrive in our school. &nbsp;
It is important to us that you have a willingness to contribute and play an active part in our strong team ethos as our school expands and grows. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting teaching in all key stages (ideally with mixed age teaching).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This post is initially for one year, but we are hopeful this will continue.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. Our safeguarding policy can be found&nbsp;on&nbsp;our website. The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust, and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. CDAT is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment&nbsp;
How to apply&nbsp;
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy.
Closing date 9th July 2025
Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.&nbsp;
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@huxleyprimary.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@huxleyprimary.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Teaching Assistant

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



Introducing ourselves:
The Active Sports Team are responsible for delivering a portfolio of numerous Health, Sport and Physical activity programmes working with a wide range of partners and contributing to key council priorities including Health &amp; Wellbeing, Most Vulnerable and Community Resilience.
Job requirements:
Active Sefton are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our high performing services.
The Development Officer (Children and Young People) will be responsible for the development and delivery of existing and new services as part of the Active Sefton Team, the Children and Young People’s 0-19 Pathway and the Living Well Sefton Services within Community settings.
The role involves contact with a wide range of individuals and organisations from health professionals, service providers, schools, to children, young people, and their families. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential elements for the post.
The role will involve supporting colleagues within the team deliver our commissioned services around reducing anti-social behaviour, health interventions, and Active Schools delivery (after school clubs and healthy habits workshops in schools), using sport and physical activity as a tool to engage people and deliver relevant projects.
NB: These posts are registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the police act; any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record disclosure. Any disclosure of a criminal record will not automatically prevent an offer of employment.
Office Base – Litherland Sports Park, delivery across the borough of Sefton.
Interview dates: Tuesday 22nd July and Friday 25th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Development Officer (Children & Young People)

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Mersey View Learning Trust
Waterloo Primary School
Crosby Rd N, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 0LD
Tel: 0151 924 6454
Teaching Assistant Level 1 (NJC Band C) &amp; Welfare Assistant (NJC Band B)
Fixed term to provide 121 support for two children until 31st August 2026.
Term Time Only.
<a href="https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=011e21be-a584-4546-8e64-fbdf3aba3d31" target="_blank">https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=011e21be-a584-4546-8e64-fbdf3aba3d31</a>
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (NJC Band D) 
Permanent, Term Time Only – 32.5 hours per week
<a href="https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=114c22df-9f92-4e4d-89c0-e27e6ea78978" target="_blank">https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=114c22df-9f92-4e4d-89c0-e27e6ea78978</a>
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (NJC Band D) 
Permanent, Term Time Only – 27.5 hours per week
<a href="https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=cc4236b3-aa9b-4363-b708-84403bd633dc" target="_blank">https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=cc4236b3-aa9b-4363-b708-84403bd633dc</a>
Further information and to apply please visit the Trusts Website <a href="https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/</a>
In common with all staff and pupils of the school, the post holder should be aware of the school’s policies and implement them as appropriate.
All roles within the school carry the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Mersey View Leanring Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the school to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).&nbsp; This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.&nbsp; Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974</a>

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June 2025
The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated 1.0 FTE Key Stage 1 class teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a temporary position to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. There is flexibility to offer a start date of either September 2025 or after the Autumn half term. This can be negotiated with the successful candidate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It is expected that the contract will end in July 2026 when the postholder returns.&nbsp;
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team. As a forward-thinking academy, we are always looking at succession planning and opportunities to support continuous professional development are given the highest priority. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is ready to develop their career and make a positive contribution to the development of our academy as a whole. Could this be you?
The successful candidate must: -&nbsp;
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<li>Have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;</li>
<li>Have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;</li>
<li>Promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;</li>
<li>Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;</li>
<li>Be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;</li>
<li>Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;</li>
<li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.</li>
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In return we can offer: -&nbsp;
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<li>A very supportive, caring team;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent opportunities for training and professional development;</li>
<li>Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;</li>
<li>Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);</li>
<li>Eye care vouchers;</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership;</li>
<li>Free annual flu jab.</li>
</ul>
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with other relevant employment checks.
We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Thursday 3rd July at 4:00pm and Tuesday 8th July at 9:15am To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway Trust HR Officer- <a href="mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>
Application forms and further details are available from the Monks Coppenhall Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by <a href="mailto:e-mail-hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk" target="_blank">e-mail-hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>. &nbsp;
Please note that letters of application should not exceed two sides of A4, font size 11 stating how you feel you meet the person specification. Furthermore, a handwritten letter should be included with the application form explaining why you would like to work at Monks Coppenhall Academy which should be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mr Gordon Fairbairn. &nbsp;
Closing date: Thursday 10th July at 3:00pm
Interview date: Tuesday 15th July&nbsp;
We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child feels valued and is given the opportunity to flourish.

Teacher (MPS)

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Network Permit Officer &nbsp;- Salary - £34,416 - £37,536pa&nbsp; To be part of the Network Management Team, responsible for the processing and approval of permits as part of the London Permit Scheme. Plus assistance in the coordination of all road and street works in an effective and efficient manner to deliver best value and ensure continuous improvement. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jack.Richardson@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jack.Richardson@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16th July 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Network Permit Officer

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Kitchen Assistant Parklands School Kitchen - Salary - £6,499.66pa pro rata per annum - (£27,345 - £28,521 per annum) - 10hrs per week, Mon to Fri, term time only Plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays. About us:- HES Catering Services&nbsp;are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job:- Kitchen Assistant at Parklands The role has entry step Grade 1/2:- &nbsp; <ul>
<li>6499.66 pro rata</li> <li>10 Hours per week, term time only, Plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays.</li> </ul> To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. To support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and to assume responsibility of the food service in the supervisor’s absence&nbsp; About you:- <ul>
<li>The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative</li> <li>The post holder has no direct staffing responsibilities&nbsp;</li> <li>The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile</li> <li>Hours of work:-10&nbsp; hours per week&nbsp;</li> </ul> For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact&nbsp; Amanda Warren&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;or Denise Clark <a href="mailto:denise.clark@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">denise.clark@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is &nbsp;9^th July 2025 Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Kitchen Assistant

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Job Title: Executive Support Officer&nbsp; Directorate: Chair and Chief Executive’s Office&nbsp; Starting salary band: B&nbsp;
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Band B: £31,549 - £33,126 per annum depending on skills, experience and qualification.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Full time &amp; Permanent: This role works on a Hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).&nbsp;
Location: Preferred location is London as this is where majority of the team and stakeholders are based.
Working at the Electoral Commission&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and to ensure its integrity.&nbsp;
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space and endless opportunities for personal development opportunities and continuous learning.&nbsp;
The Business Support Team (BST) is the ‘administrative heartbeat’ of the Electoral Commission, helping both internal and external stakeholders with a wide range of tasks.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The team helps the Commission achieve its strategic objectives by supporting the Chair, Chief Executive, and Directors, along with all colleagues as appropriate. This consists of managing diaries efficiently to maximise colleagues' time; ensuring key meetings are managed effectively; research conducted; and action points followed up. The Business Manager along with the two Executive Support Officers manage the Executive Team meetings, ExCo meetings and SLT meetings collectively. The team also carries out complex travel and event management while being mindful of cost. The Business Assistants are both expert travel bookers and carry out many other tasks, ranging from organising observer badges to Instant Thank You’s, whilst frequently supporting the Commissioners.&nbsp;
The Commission is about to embark on an exciting new journey with a new 5 year Corporate Plan full of exciting changes which will impact the way we in HR work and plan for the future including rolling out a new pay structure and performance management framework, increasing our organisational headcount and introducing performance base pay progression. This role will play a pivotal role in supporting this change.&nbsp;
Pay Progression&nbsp;
The Commission is about to launch a new Pay Structure in July 2025 which introduces performance-based pay progression. Eligibility for the performance-based pay progression will be April 2026 and is dependent on having completed the required six months service at the progression rating date (31 January). The new structure allows the potential for pay progression on top of any inflationary increase for staff.&nbsp;
The range below shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The full width of the B Band starts at £31,549 and goes up to £42,065. Please note that the salary band for new staff is up to £33,126 and our default position is to appoint into the lower zone of the band unless exceptional circumstances.&nbsp;
Other Benefits&nbsp;
Alongside your salary based on £31,549, the Electoral Commission contributes £9,139 of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">benefits a Civil Service Pension provides</a> and the conditions involved.&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including:&nbsp;
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A culture of flexible working, such as flexi scheme, homeworking and compressed hours.&nbsp;
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Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.&nbsp;
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A working from home allowance of £312 per annum is paid as a tax-free working from home allowance.&nbsp;
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A minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays increasing up to a maximum of 30 days after 4 years.&nbsp;
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An extensive range of learning &amp; professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.&nbsp;
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Eye care vouchers, Ride 2 Work and an opportunity to sell up to 5 days annual leave at the end of the annual leave period&nbsp;
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A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40% of their time in the office.&nbsp;
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The Role&nbsp;
As a member of the Chair and Chief Executive’s Office you will be providing support to our Executive Team.&nbsp; The role will focus on providing the right support in a proactive way to allow our directors to get on with the strategic elements of their role. This time we can be specific and say Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation and Director and General Counsel, Devolution, Governance and Law.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Who we are looking for&nbsp;
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Executive Support Officer to support the Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation and Director and General Counsel, Devolution, Governance and Law and their wider senior leadership teams.&nbsp; Previous experience in a similar role or with an interest in legal or regulatory matters would be an advantage, but more importantly you will be self-motivated, pro-active, possess excellent administrative and IT skills, including minute taking and be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;
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Experience of actively managing busy schedules.&nbsp;
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An ability to prioritise and work quickly and effectively to meet urgent deadlines.&nbsp;
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Good interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with people at all levels.&nbsp;
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Excellent IT skills, especially competent in the use of Microsoft Office.&nbsp;
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Effective communication skills, both written and oral.&nbsp;
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Excellent attention to detail.&nbsp;
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Be a good team player.&nbsp;
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For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.&nbsp;
More information on how to apply&nbsp;
To remove bias from our recruitment, process the Electoral Commission operates anonymous recruitment.&nbsp; Please apply by supplying an anonymous CV, without reference to your name, age, ethnicity or other identifiable information. Failure to supply anonymous CV and cover letter will result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.&nbsp;
Closing date is 20th July 2025 at 23:59. Although we reserve to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest so, please don’t delay applying if interested.&nbsp;
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 21st July 2025&nbsp;
1st stage interviews will be held in the week commencing 28th and 30th July 2025&nbsp;
If successful - 2nd stage interviews will be held within a week of the first interview.&nbsp;
Role to start at the earliest 11th September 2025.&nbsp;
Applicants who are applying for the London based position will be expected to attend the interview in person at our offices in Bunhill Row, London. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews of applicants based in any of the devolved office locations. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates. Electoral Commission does not compensate candidates for their travel costs incurred due to interview attendance.&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description before applying online.&nbsp;
If you have any further questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the hiring manager Antonia Merrick- Business Manager to the Chair and Chief Executive on <a href="mailto:amerrick@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">amerrick@electoralcommission.org.uk</a> who will be happy to help.&nbsp;&nbsp;
No Agencies please.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Executive Support Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7286/20250626_Breakfast_club_Supervisor_JD.doc" target="_blank">20250626_Breakfast_club_Supervisor_JD</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7287/Application_Form_-_Non-teaching_staff_updated_2022_Updated_-HSF1.docx" target="_blank">Application_Form_-_Non-teaching_staff_updated_2022_Updated_-HSF1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7288/HSF_Safeguarding_Policy_October_2023__Medway___2_.pdf" target="_blank">HSF_Safeguarding_Policy_October_2023__Medway___2_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7289/HSF_Safer_Recruitment_and_Selection_Policy_Nov_2023__2_.docx" target="_blank">HSF_Safer_Recruitment_and_Selection_Policy_Nov_2023__2_</a></li>
</ul>

Information about the school and the post is attached, and completed application forms should be emailed to <a href="mailto:officejuniors@hsf.medway.sch.uk" target="_blank">officejuniors@hsf.medway.sch.uk</a>. An application form can also be obtained from the school office.



Do you enjoy working with children?
Do you like working as a member of a supportive, friendly team?
Are you available to work in school from 7.15 am until 8.45 am from Monday to Friday term time?
We are looking for a Breakfast club Supervisor to start from September 2025, working Term time only, providing care and supervision of children during Breakfast club. If you enjoy responsibility, are firm but fair and can respond quickly but calmly if situations arise, if you are assertive, can keep simple records and are committed to the welfare of children, we would like you to consider this opportunity.
Application Information
Equal Opportunities
Hempstead Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Breakfast Club Supervisor

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7305/SCHA0821_-_Job_Description.pdf" target="_blank">SCHA0821_-_Job_Description</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




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<li>3 x 37 hours posts</li>
<li>1 x 29.6 hours post</li>
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There are opportunities to progress in these Social Worker roles through career progression, within the Kinship Team. &nbsp;

About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join the Kinship Team within our Fostering Service. The Kinship Team are responsible for assessing potential Kinship Carers in addition to providing them with support and supervision in order to meet the needs of the children in their care.
In this role, you will provide support to ensure that our Kinship Carers meet the National Minimum Standards. The Social Worker’s role is to ensure that Kinship Carers are supported to provide a high standard of care to our most vulnerable children. &nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who is able to balance the need to challenge with the need to provide support. We work with extended families to enable them to support the children that they care for, which we know can at times be difficult for them.

As a Social Worker on the Kinship Team, you will be expected to undertake the following:

<ul>
<li>Assess potential Kinship Carers suitability to foster, or Special Guardians suitability to care for children until adulthood.</li>
<li>Complete regular home visits including unannounced visits during and following the assessment process.</li>
<li>Regular communication with everyone involved in the child or young person’s life including meetings, reviews and information sharing.</li>
<li>Support Kinship Carers to attend meetings, help with their report writing and ensure that they keep appropriate records.</li>
<li>Work with the child(ren)’s Social Worker and Kinship Carers to manage and maintain family time between the children and their parents.</li>
<li>Support the carers to access relevant training opportunities each carer may need.</li>
<li>Support carers to meet the national minimum standards and regulatory requirements which are needed to become a Kinship Carer.</li>
<li>Write balanced reports including annual foster carer reviews, present reviews at fostering panel with carers and contribute to writing standards of care/allegation reports when necessary.</li>
<li>Offer practical and emotional support to Kinship Carers.</li>
</ul>

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
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<li>1- 2 days in the office &nbsp;</li>
<li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li>
<li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li>
</ul>
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About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about fostering, particularly kinship fostering, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

We would welcome applicants who meet the following criteria:
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<li>A Social Work Degree and are registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Completed their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment</li>
<li>Have worked in a safeguarding setting</li>
<li>Experience of writing balanced reports</li>
<li>Confident in preparing and presenting reports</li>
<li>Excellent ICT, communication and organisational skills</li>
<li>Experience and some knowledge of the Fostering National Minimum Standards</li>
<li>Knowledge and ideally some experience of using strengths-based approaches, restorative practice and knowledge of the Mockingbird Model</li>
<li>Ability to recognise when support is needed and respond proportionally to crisis</li>
</ul>

Desirable Criteria:
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<li>Has worked in a Local Authority as a social worker</li>
<li>Experience of working with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)</li>
<li>Experience of attending and presenting at a fostering panel</li>
<li>Experience of assessment writing</li>
</ul>

What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
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<li>Competitive salary and benefits</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development</li>
<li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li>
<li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li>
<li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li>
</ul>
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.

How to Apply
If you share our&nbsp;<a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact the Fostering Service Lead Katie Bailey at <a href="mailto:katie.bailey@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.bailey@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
As an organisation that recognises Care Leaver as a Protected Characteristic, we guarantee to interview all Care Leavers who meet the essential criteria for the job role. &nbsp;

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025. This will be in person at the Town Hall in Weston Super Mare. However, please get in touch if you would prefer an alternative date or need this to be on Microsoft Teams in order to attend online.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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