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Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location : Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.92

General description of role

To lead the Planning Policy Team and manage various work in connection with the Council’s Local

Plan.

Top ten duties / responsibilities of role

1. To lead the Planning Policy Team and manage the production, maintenance and monitoring

of the Council’s Local Development Scheme and Local Plan documents for the borough in

accordance with statutory procedures and best practice, ensuring coordination with the

corporate policy direction, the work of other services and the Council’s other plans and

programmes.

2. To commission surveys, studies or other specialist services as needed and manage such

projects effectively.

3. To provide written and verbal evidence to Local Plan examinations and public inquiries.

4. To ensure that the duty to cooperate is fulfilled, including engagement with other local

authorities on their development plans, and to promote the interests of the Council in cross

boundary strategic planning work.

5. To be responsible for the briefing of senior management, the Portfolio Holder and other

Executive and non-Executive Councillors, in relation to planning policy activities, including

the preparation and presentation of reports.

6. To advise stakeholders and the general public in relation to planning policy matters and to

deliver effective community engagement in the production of planning policy documents.

7. To provide oversight of the provision of planning policy advice on planning applications, and

responses to planning policy consultations from Government, Government agencies, and

other organisations as appropriate.

8. To lead the Planning Policy Team, supervise, develop and appraise staff, to help them

understand and undertake their roles.

9. Assist the Development Manager with the management of the Planning Policy budget and

maintenance of an up-to-date business plan for the service.

10. To be committed to continuing professional development, keeping informed of best

practice, relevant legislation and current planning issues, and to implement service changes

and improvements accordingly.

Qualifications

A degree in Town Planning or equivalent

qualification E

Membership of RTPI or eligible for membership E

Experience and achievements

Significant experience of planning policy and

development plan preparation E

Local Government experience P

Experience of giving evidence at Local Plan

examinations and/or public inquiries E

Experience of team management E

Experience of project management and managing

consultants E

Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of

planning legislation, policy and guidance E

Good understanding of relevant software packages


Excellent written and verbal communication skills E

Ability to prioritise and programme the work of the

team to meet deadlines E

Self-motivated and proactive E

Excellent people management skills E

Ability to think and act strategically E

Commitment to continuing professional development E

Corporately required personal qualities and behaviours

Innovative E

Supportive E

Flexible E

Positive E

Special requirements

Full driving licence 

Ability to work outside office hours to attend Council

meetings and other events 

Job Category : Environmental Services

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.15

Provide a customer focussed borough wide arboricultural service through the development of contract arrangements, monitoring and work scheduling for Highways, Housing, Parks and others as necessary. Ensure the success of the service through contract monitoring and administration, strategy development, performance management, quality assurance and effective budget management.

Responsibilities:

– Assist in managing Southwark Council’s tree stock in line with policies and best practices.

– Oversee the in-house tree surgery unit to ensure work quality, compliance, and safety.

– Conduct regular inspections of contract work, covering at least 50% of completed tasks.

– Manage proactive tree surveys across parks, housing, and highways on a three-year cycle.

– Monitor and manage tree pests and diseases, focusing on Massaria and Oak Processionary Moth.

– Issue and track work orders via the Confirm system for in-house and external contractors.

– Support budget management through financial monitoring and contractor payments.

– Provide professional arboricultural advice and participate in community consultations.

Key Duties:

– Update and maintain the tree asset database, including mapping and work history.

– Monitor contractor performance against quality and safety standards.

 -Investigate complaints, ensure service improvements, and report on performance.

– Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and community groups.

– Contribute to policy development and inter-borough collaborations.

– Attend meetings to consult, resolve issues, and improve service delivery.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

The post holder will be expected to have a relevant arboricultural qualification minimum to level 4 or what was previously level 3. In depth experience in an appropriate field can be substituted for formal qualifications

Knowledge of all aspects of contract specification, letting, monitoring and associated processes and procedures 

Understanding of the role of trees in an urban environment 

Knowledge of Surveying, work identification, pricing and scheduling

Understanding of legislation, standards and professional guidelines relevant to the post 

Knowledge of health and safety practices and procedures and how they operate in Arboricultural Services

Understanding of financial and administrative information systems 

Experience:

The post holder would be expected to demonstrate experience of managing and co-ordinating arboricultural contracts. 

Management of contracts with a minimum annual value of £1 million 

Delivering contracts in partnership with contractors and customers 

Financial management to include budget preparation and monitoring 

Use of computer spreadsheets, database, word processing applications and contract monitoring and reporting software e.g. ‘Confirm’ (with training) 

Preparation of complex reports 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Organise plan and prioritise workloads effectively

Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service

Work independently and as part of a team 

Define problems and produce innovative solutions against financial constraints

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people including members, senior officers, and community representatives

Negotiate where interests conflict Represent the unit both within the Council and externally

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location :Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.76

Job Purpose

To provide a supporting role across all Liverpool Market sites & events that

encompasses and includes the transport and building/takedown of market

stalls/cabins. Whilst ensuring the market site is clean, waste removed, and a high

level of customer service is offered.

Work holistically across all market sites as directed by the Market Operations

Supervisors and Markets Management team.

Ensure market operations are sufficiently supported each day by adopting a flexible

approach to the business needs. Working to a pre-determined scheduled as

directed and positively respond to non-routine situations as they arise.


Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To undertake, individually, or as part of a team, high quality cleaning of

designated areas ensuring they are kept clean and in hygienic condition. This

includes during the market/event day, during close or completing scheduled

periodic deep cleaning, preset, or as determined by the Markets Operations

Supervisors/Markets Management

• Respond to and ensure non routine cleaning situations are positively and

proactively addressed as and when they arise. Ensure standards of

cleanliness is compatible with any specific legislation governing a food

organisation

• Be responsible for the appropriate use of cleaning materials, within COSHH

regulations and the safe use of powered machinery and general care of

equipment used in the provision of a cleaning/building service in line with

operating procedures/guidance and training

Qualification and training

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake any additional training as required to

further improve/enhance the job and delivery of the service (I/A)

• Possession of driving licence including C1. Therefore, having the ability to

drive 7.5 tonne vehicles to assist in the transportation of stalls across the city

(I/A)

Desirable

• Previous training in the building of stalls, temporary structures, and cabins.

• Qualified to operate a forklift truck

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of cleaning and waste removal within a public

area, including Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety procedures and

relevant equipment e.g., COSHH Guidelines (I/A)

• Experience of delivering first class customer service in a fast-paced public

environment (I/A)

Desirable

• Experience of operating industrial cleaning equipment including electrical floor

cleaners, and compactors

• Experience in building of stalls or temporary structures

• Experience or willingness to be trained to operate a Forklift truck and taking

responsibility for its safe use in line with company policies

• Experience of recycling processes for food, consumable and materials

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively and with direction with all market employees

and management and customers to ensure all aspects of cleaning are

captured and addressed. Recognising and acting positively towards

nonroutine cleaning as and when required including being proactive and

using own judgement (I/A)

• Work as part of a team to carry out manual tasks related to building of stalls,

temporary structures, and cabins. Ensuring all guidelines and procedures are

followed as per training, including the safe operation of machinery and

vehicles (I/A)

Desirable

• Ability to adapt positively to changes within the service (I/A)

• Ability to use basic computer software packages to support you in your rolee.g., Outlook (I/A)

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :Atlas House, Corporation Street, WA9 1LD, St. Helens MBC

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £20.97

AMHP required to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments and any other statutory work under the provision of the Mental Health Act 1983

The current AMHP service is carrying sickness, annual leave and vacant posts which cannot be filled regardless of how many times the post has been advertised. 

To work on the AMHP rota and to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments in all settings as and when required. 

Placement required for the Christmas/New Year period. Maybe required to work outside of normal hours depending on type of assessment required.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £239.85

Job Purpose

To inspect highways assets to ensure that they are safe for public use and ensure that the appropriate action is taken in respect to any defects identified, including issuing work to contractors, check completed work and monitoring progress. To be part of the highways on call system and respond to emergencies out of hours, including winter maintenance.

Directly Responsible For:

Not applicable

Directly Responsible To:

Senior Inspector North or South

Main Areas of Responsibility:

•          To undertake highway related inspections (both walked and driven) in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and Well Managed Highways Infrastructure – A code of Practice, and maintain and update all associated records

•          To ensure that all works and inspections are undertaken within the correct timescales and to the appropriate standards in accordance with current Council policy and guidelines, leading to the achievement of business and service targets

•          To log and report defects on assets such as, for example, carriageway and footway surfaces, street furniture, carriageway markings and highway drainage 

•          To raise works orders as a result of undertaking routine Section 58 Inspections, ad hoc inspections, claims investigations, and serviceability inspections as part of ongoing highway maintenance activity. Check works are carried out correctly and to the required standards

Physical Demands of the Job:

•          The job will be mostly site-based and will require work to be carried out in adverse conditions

•          The postholder will need to be able to drive and work flexibly (outside normal office hours) 

Corporate Responsibility:

•          Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan

•          Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally

•          Making the council a great place to work, living the council’s values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance

•          Develop the City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken

•          To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the City Council’s safety plan

Qualification and training

Essential

•          City & Guilds or equivalent in highway safety inspections (A)

•          Current UK driving licence (A)

Desirable

•          NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) Accreditation 

Experience

Essential

•          Demonstrate a knowledge of the safety implications of working on the highway and be able to identify with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual (A,I) 

•          Knowledge and experience of highway inspections, and ability to identify and describe a defect in the highway which requires repair (A,I) 

Desirable

•          Knowledge and experience of highway maintenance works and street works

•          Demonstrate an existing knowledge of materials used in highway construction 

•          Knowledge and experience of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and other relevant highway legislation

•          Knowledge and experience of the Highways Act 1980

Skills/Abilities

Essential

•          Ability to communicate effectively face to face, by telephone and in writing (A,I) 

•          Ability to undertake site surveys and inspections, including being able to walk considerable distances and frequently bend down to mark carriageways and footways (A,I)

•          Ability and experience in relation to utilising computers and handheld devices to review and record data (A,I)

•          Demonstrable skills in analysing information and resolving problems (A,I)

•          Able to work as part of a team, using own initiative when required (A,I)

Desirable

•          Good ICT skills

•          Ability to prioritise work, using risk assessment techniques

Commitment

Essential

•          Work flexibly and outside normal office hours (I)

Desirable•          An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.00

Knowsley Family First is one of the key resources delivering interventions to families with complex needs, supporting families to thrive in line with the expectations set out in the Early Help and Prevention Strategy and aligned to the expectations of the national Supporting Families programme.

The core offer of the service is the coordination and delivery of multi-agency interventions based on whole-family Early Help Assessment and action planning with families to help them achieve positive outcomes for themselves while reducing the likelihood of escalation to high-cost, statutory, crisis intervention services such as Children’s Social Care.

Families engaging with the service can expect a wide range of support delivered directly by Family First Case Managers through a coordinated partnership approach.

Worker will need to be able to 

– have excellent safeguarding experience 

– complete Early Help Assessments

– organise Team Around the Family Meetings

– be able to complete SMART plans with families and then review 

– be able to work within timescales 

– complete home visits 

– complete direct work with children and young people – have good written and verbal skills

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.79

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

The mental health social work teams provide specialist services for adults over 18. The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centred which gives people choice and control in their lives. 

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating, and arranging care for service users with mental health problems, including dementia, both in the community and in the hospital.

You will need to be Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills. You will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how we can best engage with our local communities and other partners in a meaningful way. 

Working model: Hybrid (50% of working hours from home)

Indicative

qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

Professional qualification in area of specialism.

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

Knowledge and

Skills

Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in

the area of specialism.

Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved.

Planning and workload management skills.

Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out

complex client assessments.

Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to

established criteria.

Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver training.

Accurate record keeping and report writing.

Good presentational skills.

Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

Creativity and

Innovation

Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex

issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and

efficiency of services.

Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory

guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action – within the boundary of well-

defined policies.

Contribute to long term strategies.

Responsible for professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely

and cost effective.

Manage a complex and varied caseload within a framework of policy and procedures –subject to

managerial control and review of results.

Research information to support and develop services for the client group.

Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court/tribunals as required, representing the

service at court/tribunal attendance as required.

Assess and oversee adaptation work including advice and demonstration of specialist equipmentto clients.

Job Category : Sales / Marketing

 Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.20

Our in-house team at North Yorkshire Council manage accounts ranging from leisure and cultural venues to behavioural change campaigns and destination marketing. We also have a broad range of business clients working with us on everything from housing to highways construction.

We are looking for experienced account managers to support our internal team. 

•          The communications unit provides a service on behalf of the council to customers internally and externally. This includes media liaison and crisis management, creative editorial production and direction, media training, internal and external customer communications, consultations, marketing campaigns, design, branding, video production, social media training/governance and management, website training/governance/management. The whole team plays a critical role in supporting North Yorkshire Council’s clear focus on delivering channel shift – supporting customers to interact and transact with us online.

Hybrid and flexible working considered. 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : New Options, 25 Connop Road, Enfield, EN3 5FB, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 6.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 15:30
Salary: £14.40

We require a 1 to 1 worker to support a female service user with behaviour that challenges and personal care needs. They will need to be energic, proactive and encourage the service user to participate in activities.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £26.25

Job Category : Legal

Location :Municipal Buildings, Knowsley, L36 9YU, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.00

Legal Assistant (Child Protection).  This role is to assist fee earners in progressing public law proceedings.  The role requires being a case holder who is able to work independently to ensure the compliance with court orders and smooth running of court proceedings in the support of solicitors.  The tasks involve bundling, seeking compliance with outside agencies with court directions and a strong understanding GDPR /redaction of documents.  The candidate is expected to have experience as a legal assistant or solicitor in case holding public law proceedings and hold a legal qualification.

The role is office based in Huyton two or three days per week, usually on a Monday or Tuesday.

The candidate must have experience of working with legal data bases and the family court.

Exceptionally attendance at court may be required although this is only likely if it is a requirement of a compliance hearing.

The role is 36 hours a week with a flexi time approach to the hours worked.

The candidate is required to hold a DBS or be able to very quickly provide a DBS once appointed.The work demand arises largely due to an increase in caseloads.  Recruitment for full time posts has concluded but candidates have expressed the need to serve 2 months notice and the contractual offer will take a number  of weeks due to needing a DBS.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.28


JOB PURPOSE

As part of the dedicated My Space Sefton Protection Against Child Exploitation Team. Work as part of a multi-agency team delivering creative interventions for children and young people assessed as suffering harm through Exploitation.  To provide intensive, evidenced based interventions for children and young people using a Trusted Adult, Child First and trauma informed approach  

MAIN DUTIES

1)         Co-Work closely with Children’s Social Care Social Work Teams to provide effective interventions as part of ETAC- Exploitation Team Around the Child Approach, delivering planned interventions and approaches to ensure identified risks and needs are reduced for Children and young Person. 

2)         Work proactively and persistently with young people and families using a wide range of methods and approaches underpinned by a Trusted Adult and Reachable moments practice principles.

3)         Contribute to assessment, care planning and reviews ensuring a child centred focus and empowering children, young people and their families

4)         To participate in and assist with the co-ordination of care planning for children and young people. To ensure care plans are up to date, followed and met.

5)         To produce, monitor and review individualised ETAC and risk assessments for children and young people. 

6)         Prepare and deliver reports for multi-agency meetings and childcare decision-making forums ensuring an accurate factual record is maintained.

Qualifications  Related and relevant children and families, Youth Qualifications

Experience      Knowledge of Exploitation in all its forms, and impact.

Background in delivering interventions with exploited children. 

Significant experience of youth work and services    

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes         Understanding of the stages of child development, separation and loss.

Understand the impact of Trauma on a child’s emotional and cognitive development 

Understand the forms, features and risk associated with and caused by all forms of exploitation. 

Understanding of the Children Act 1989

Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of other agencies who work with young people and the ability to work in partnership with such agencies.

Ability to work as a member of a team. Build, establish and maintain trusted adult relationships with children 

Experience of direct work with children and using resources to gain a better understanding of the child’s lived experience.      .

Good planning and organisational skills

Demonstrate an experiencing of contributing in the child’s meetings/report writing and delivery.

Demonstrate experience in delivering workshops to children and to agencies involved.

An ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to a range of colleagues within the partnership.

Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity practices.

Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues.

Ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and relevant professionals.

The ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-agency team, and to work independently.

Willingness to work in a flexible manner and out of office hours.

A commitment to continuously develop self and update knowledge           .

An ability to make sound decisions when working under pressure.

Demonstrate a commitment to the participation of service users in the development and implementation of programmes.

A demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development including staff supervision and appraisal and a willingness to undertake further training.

Special requirements  This post is registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the Police Act; the successful candidate must be able to obtain satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure in order to be appointed to the post.  In the respect a criminal record check will be undertaken prior to confirmation of appointment.

An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.Be familiar with and use information technology and computerised records systems.

Job Category : Legal – Senior Posts

Location :Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.80

Main Purpose of the job: 

To handle more complex housing litigation work arising and in particular deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate in this major Council work area. This will include disrepair, possession, landlord and tenant and general housing advice. 

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Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

1.         Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently and expeditiously both personally and by other staff within the Team. Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice, guidance and direction as necessary.

2.         Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required.

3.         Manage a group of staff within the Team on a day to day basis, as required by the Principal Lawyer.

4.         Undertake as required (and in particular in any major work area allocated), a personal caseload of the more complex housing litigation and advisory work.


Knowledge

Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context                                                                                    

Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context                                                                                                                                                                                    

Knowledge of progressive strategic and operational management practice                        

An advanced understanding of the issues facing local government and an ability to rise to them                                                                                                                                                  

Knowledge of practice and procedure in Courts, tribunals and Inquiries     

Aptitude

Ability to use initiative and experience to analyse problems, make decisions and exercise proper professional judgement without reference to others                                                 

Capability to work positively and imaginatively in conjunction with others at the most senior level in the authority and with partners to prepare and promote the Council’s policies and generally to deal with issues progressively

Ability and willingness to carry out special tasks and/or projects contributing to or leading multi-disciplinary teams as necessary

Ability to work under substantial pressure

Robust but creative approach in the interpretation and application of the law

Skills

(Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested)                                           

Articulate and confident in oral and written presentation 

Ability to present written information succinctly, accurately and clearly.    

Ability to give clear and concise advice on the telephone, at meetings and in correspondence

Ability to draft complex and unusual legal documentation and deal with complex matters

Ability to assess priorities and meet conflicting deadlines

Ability to supervise, advise, guide and train less experienced staff

Experience

Substantial practical relevant experience of the appropriate area of work set out in the job description                                                                                                              

Experience of undertaking an extensive and varied legal caseload proficiently at a senior level                                                                                                                             Experience of managing staff and of ensuring performance of work programmes and objectives within strict legislative and other timescales

Job Category : Interims

Location :Bromley Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £280.00
It is essential that the candidate is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Registered Building Inspector. For our needs, the candidate should be at least Class 2B for site inspections

Job Category : Interims

Location :ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: Â£266.32

Business critical head of service required to run services that administers £250m+ statutory and Haringey benefits expenditure and collecting £300m+ council tax, business rates and debt income annually

Purpose of the job

1. a) The Traffic Engineer will work with the Senior Traffic Engineer in

providing a Traffic/Transport service.

b) The Traffic Engineer will work with the Senior Traffic Engineer in

managing and providing a Traffic/Transport service.

c) The Traffic Engineer will work with the Senior Traffic Engineer in

managing and progressing schemes related schemes, and providing a

Traffic/Transport service.

2. a) The Traffic Engineer will ensure, in conjunction with colleagues,

that statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated

in a customer-focussed manner, optimising available resources.

b) The Traffic Engineer will play a significant role in projects to

ensure, in conjunction with colleagues, that statutory and legal

obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer-focussed

manner, optimising available resources.

c) The Traffic Engineer will take a lead role in projects to ensure, in

conjunction with colleagues, that statutory and legal obligations are

delivered and communicated in a customer-focussed manner,

optimising available resources.

3. a) The Traffic Engineer will be accountable to the Senior Traffic

Engineer for achieving agreed Service outcomes and personal

appraisal targets which uphold the Council’s Core Values and meet the

challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance

Assessment.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Skills and Abilities

Communication

1. Ability to write reports and a wide range of correspondence relating

to Traffic Engineering projects.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with service users e.g.

negotiations, presenting evidence or advice in a public forum within

Hackney’s diverse community.

Managing Projects and Resources

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3. 4. a) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

b) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

c) Ability to organise the work of others and handle an extensive

workload, including ability to act on own initiative, prioritise and

meet strict deadlines.

Ability to use new technology to assist in improving service delivery

and personal performance.

5. 7. Managing Services and Delivery

a) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

b) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

c) Ability to lead on projects and contribute effectively to team

working.

Knowledge

6. Ability to promote and implement equal opportunities in accordance

with Council guidelines.

Ability to understand plans and drawings and other relevant technical

information related to Traffic Engineering projects.

8. Ability to operate IT systems and equipment.

9. A good understanding of relevant Traffic Engineering legislation.

10. Knowledge of Traffic Engineering issues as they affect the inner city.

11. Knowledge of Best Value criteria.

Work Related Experience

12. Understanding of or experience of providing services to customers

and being accountable for these services.

13. Understanding of or experience of Traffic Engineering within an

urban environment.

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Qualifications

14. Degree or HNC (preferable)

Job Category : Engineering

Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: Â£20.86
We are currently looking for an Electric Vehicle Traffic Engineer for a two years fixed term to join our Design & Engineering team. You will join a vibrant team and assist on projects within the local authority enabling you to advance your career, whilst giving you the freedom to achieve personal growth and development. We will provide you with opportunities to enable you to succeed and support you to reach your potential. 

You will help to deliver one of the country’s biggest expansions of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, which will see 3,000 chargers on the borough’s streets by 2030. Providing the right mix of infrastructure will help meet the Council’s ambitious plans to encourage a 90% take up of electric vehicles in Hackney by 2030 supporting our aims to become a net zero carbon borough by 2040. Your role mainly involves dealing with the installation of electric vehicle charging schemes in the borough on lamp columns, fast and rapid chargers on the public highway, estate chargers in our Hackney Housing across the borough and also being involved in designing a variety of minor traffic engineering schemes.

You will be responsible for conducting consultations, reviewing electric vehicle (EV) plans, and preparing traffic management orders. You will manage the implementation of EV sites and maintain records of completed projects. Additionally, you will liaise with both external and internal stakeholders, work collaboratively as part of a team, and assist Senior Traffic Engineers in various phases, including concept development, feasibility studies, preliminary design, consultation, detailed design, and ultimately, the implementation of multi-modal or mode-specific traffic engineering schemes, urban realm improvements, and public transport enhancements.

The role will also support the delivery of statutory and legal obligations related to transportation in a politically sensitive and customer-focused manner. 

You will have post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering and experience in Traffic Management and Road Safety Engineering schemes. You will also have excellent written and communication skills as well as good time and budgetary management skills.


Skills and Abilities

Communication

1. Ability to write reports and a wide range of correspondence relating

to Traffic Engineering projects.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with service users e.g.

negotiations, presenting evidence or advice in a public forum within

Hackney’s diverse community.

Managing Projects and Resources

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3. 4. a) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

b) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

c) Ability to organise the work of others and handle an extensive

workload, including ability to act on own initiative, prioritise and

meet strict deadlines.

Ability to use new technology to assist in improving service delivery

and personal performance.

5. 7. Managing Services and Delivery

a) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

b) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

c) Ability to lead on projects and contribute effectively to team

working.

Knowledge

6. Ability to promote and implement equal opportunities in accordance

with Council guidelines.

Ability to understand plans and drawings and other relevant technical

information related to Traffic Engineering projects.

8. Ability to operate IT systems and equipment.

9. A good understanding of relevant Traffic Engineering legislation.

10. Knowledge of Traffic Engineering issues as they affect the inner city.

11. Knowledge of Best Value criteria.

Work Related Experience

12. Understanding of or experience of providing services to customers

and being accountable for these services.

13. Understanding of or experience of Traffic Engineering within an

urban environment.

Qualifications

14. Degree or HNC (preferable)

Job Category :Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Earlswood Depot, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: Â£14.72

One full time HGV mechanic – 36 hours

Location of work: Earlswood Depot

Hours: 36 hours per week 

About the Role

Our friendly, hardworking and experienced Transport Team are looking to recruit a flexible and well organised HGV Mechanic to carry out repairs and maintenance to our fleet of vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment in their busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very high standard.

Working with our workshop team and managers in a physically demanding role, you’ll ensure DVSA standards and maximum vehicle availability. With a good all-round knowledge of planned and unplanned maintenance, you’ll keep our plant vehicles and related equipment in top shape. 

Responsibilities of the role: 

•           To carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.

•           To ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.

•           To carry out necessary diagnostic work and specialist repairs where possible.

•           To attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

•           To ensure that maximum vehicle availability is always maintained.

•           To ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.

About the Person 

•           You should have a good all-round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection Vehicles).

•           Be able to cope in a physically demanding role

•           Ability to work within specified time frames and deadlines.

•           Experience of maintenance and repair of Ground Maintenance equipment 

•           Understand the importance of good customer service. 

•           Have good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements. 

Essential Qualifications 

•           City & Guilds Vehicle Mechanic Qualification or equivalent qualification and experience in discipline

•           HGV Driving Licence (Cat C)

•           Basic standard in English & Maths

Job Category :Operational & Support Staff

Location : Rhayader Waste and Recycling Depot, Powys County Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 15:00
Salary: Â£13.46Loader/HGV Driver Role in the commercial service

We are looking for Drivers to join our committed team in Waste and Recycling.  Powys is one of the top performing recycling authorities and our crews are on the front line to help us get even better.  Waste and recycling is a service that affects all our residents and we regularly get compliments for our teams and what they do.  So if you are interested in joining a team that really makes a difference to the environment and the local community, we want to hear from you.

Job Category :Planning

Location :County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 22.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00
Salary: Â£26.92

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking to appoint a focussed, dynamic planning ecologist with excellent communications skills to support the delivery of development that enhances the built and natural environment in Pembrokeshire.    

The post holder will provide specialist advice and information on ecology (and nutrient neutrality) with regard to the land use planning process primarily in respect of the Local Planning Authority’s Development Management function ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy. 

You will need a degree in ecology or related subject with a significant period of relevant experience of work of a similar nature.  Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Habitats Regulations and planning legislation and guidance is also essential.  You will be an articulate and effective communicator, self-motivated, organised and highly computer literate, including using GIS and databases. The post is likely to be part time, number of hours dependent on relevant experience and costs associated. This is for a fixed term appointment until the end of December 2025. Home based working will be considered.

1.         Advise on appropriate mitigation and provide consultation comments on planning applications in relation to ecological matters.

2.         Regularly liaise externally with applicants, planning agents, consultants, developers, consultees, ecological consultants on matters relating to ecological requirements of planning applications. 

3.         Provide specialist advice to colleagues in Conservation, Planning and other directorates such as Highways, Infrastructure and Projects on a frequent basis, and also the Biodiversity Champion.

4.         Provide specialist advice on ecological matters to external stakeholders in relation to other projects where appropriate. 

5.         Regularly hold discussions with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority planning and other officers as necessary in accordance with the Service Level Agreement with PCNPA to provide specialist advice and information.  

6.         Regularly explain and advise on ecological requirements to members of the public when making planning applications.

7.         Frequently liaise with Natural Resources Wales – the statutory body – on matters such as planning applications, species licenses and other relevant projects.

8.         Respond to consultations in relation to designated sites (SSSIs etc) and assist in the preparation of any other relevant information, including information for web pages.

Person specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

1.         Degree in Ecology or related subject with a significant period of relevant working experience undertaking work of a similar nature.

2.         Familiarity with planning processes and procedures.

3.         Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation such as Habitats Regulations, Planning legislation and guidance.

4.         Proven clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with experience of technical / administrative customer facing work.

5.         Strong IT skills / competence with expertise in the use of databases, spreadsheets and GIS.

6.         Evidence of strong research skills with the ability to use and analyse data and to read and interpret plans.

7.         Able to demonstrate sound organisational skills and the  ability to work with minimum supervision; planning and prioritising own work within deadlines .

8.         Experience of undertaking technical and ecological site surveys and analysis.

9.         Evidence of being a self-motivated team player with the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively and work to deadlines.

10.      Full driving licence.

11.      Previous experience of working in a Planning department.12.      Ability to speak and write in Welsh.

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified

Location :Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £20.74

Ongoing orders to cover any shift work for those candidates who may not already have a placement