Jobs

Job Category : Executive

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Base Salary :£43,983.00

Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield.

A vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team - Adult Social Care Finance Team for a Business Partner leading on Adult Social Care.

The role will support the Head of Finance in the provision of high quality, flexible, professional finance support to service departments. Key duties include:

•          Support and deputise for the Head of Finance and Finance Manager to deliver financial support, advice, and guidance to the relevant service area.

•          Lead on the delivery of specific finance tasks supporting the annual financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and closing the accounts.

•          Conduct sensitivity analysis, review and challenge budget decisions, perform options appraisals, and lead on detailed calculations underpinning new funding and grants requests.

•          Provide financial input to procurement processes and take responsibility for scoring financial sections.

•          Proactively seek opportunities to improve financial support and identify efficiencies in service support.

We are seeking an ambitious self-starter with a proactive approach to work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent data interpretation and information analysis skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under strict deadlines. Additionally, you should have excellent IT and communication skills, experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions within a complex organization to achieve value-for-money outcomes, and experience in financial modelling and assessing the viability of new initiatives and service models.

If you have finance business partnering and data analysis experience and enjoy building good relationships and working closely with the service, then we'd like to hear from you.

Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week as a minimum.

•          Staff will be expected to attend the office as required by the service.


Essential:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification or

qualified by significant accountancy experience in a similar role.

Good knowledge and understanding of local government finance, budgeting and accounting, and experience

in providing high level advice, support and challenge on a variety of complex financial and service issues

Excellent numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret detailed and complex

financial and other information, to develop and use financial management systems and to have the

confidence and ability to train and develop others in the use and application of such systems

Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present a range of complex and detailed

financial and other issues to a diverse audience including councillors and senior officers and to develop and

manage productive relationships with both external and internal contacts and agencies.

Advanced IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word but not limited to these applications, including the ability to

6. design, construct and interpret complex spreadsheets. Extensive experience of working with integrated

financial systems in a large organisation

Experience of providing financial advice and support to senior officers, members and external stakeholders

Desirable:

1. 2. Experience of analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex organisation in to order to achieve

value for money outcomes.

Experience of financial modelling and assessing the viability of new initiatives, service models etc.

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Competencies:

1. Provide Leadership

2. Build Relationships

3. Communicating Information

4. Creating Innovation

5. Resilience

6. Planning and Managing Resources

Knowledge

1. Knowledge & understanding of financial management of a large organisation preferably local government

Qualification(s)

2. A CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification or

qualified by significant accountancy experience in a similar role.

Job Category : Finance (Support)

Location :Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Base Salary : £34,416.00

Exciting Opportunity for Finance Payment and Admin Officer at Enfield Council

Enfield Council is a progressive local authority with a clear vision to transform the borough, tackle inequality, and create lifelong opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Enfield.

We are seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join our Finance Business Partnering team within the Education and Schools Finance Team.

Role Overview:

As a Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of a dynamic finance team, delivering exceptional customer service to schools and Council staff regarding school payments and finance-related queries. Your key responsibilities will include:

•          Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system.

•          Completing financial reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.

•          Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.

•          Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.

•          Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. You will gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and contribute to the financial well-being of our educational institutions.

Candidate Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in your work. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with accounting skills, is essential.

If you have finance experience and enjoy interacting with people and resolving queries, we would love to hear from you.

Working Arrangements:

Enfield Council offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week. Additional office attendance may be required based on service needs.

Generic Job category: Finance i.e. jobs with general finance responsibilities in a variety of work settings.

Post Title and Number:  Finance Payments and Admin Officer

Present Grade:      Sc6                           Dept: Corporate Finance, Resources                                             

Service/Section/Team:   Finance Business Partnering

Reports to (title): Finance Manager (Resources or Education and Schools)

Purpose of the Role:

This post will be located in the Corporate Finance - Finance Business Partnering Team and will focus on activities relating to:

Schools and Education payments, queries and administration. 

The role is responsible for:

-           the management of the schools advances monthly process and support for other education related payments to external organisations.

-           The collation of monthly schools VAT returns and submission of the information to Corporate Accountancy team for inclusion in the Council’s VAT claim within the deadlines.

-           The collation of other schools related financial information for monthly, quarterly and year end returns.

-           Logging and responding to queries raised in a timely manner and escalating issues where appropriate.

-           Liaison with schools and other third-party organisations.

The above postholders will be expected to:

Provide a high quality and comprehensive finance support service, be adaptable, and follow standard operating procedures with limited supervision. 

Deliver an effective, efficient and customer focused service in line with corporate policies and within national and local legislative requirements. Taking responsibility for ensuring that any issues raised are resolved in a timely manner.

Finance payment and admin officers should actively support continuous improvement and the implementation of automation and efficient ways of working.

The role/s require the post holder/s to keep up to date with service developments and council practices including ensuring that there are sufficient audit trails and approvals for the authorisation of financial transactions.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience 

(In this section you should list between 4 and a maximum of 8 essential recruitment and selection criteria and 2 desirable criteria).  The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.

Essential:

•          Working within a finance related environment delivering high quality services

•          Excellent numeracy and written communication skills

•          Strong commitment to customer focused service 

•          Experience of dealing with customer queries and taking responsibility of resolving issues

•          Strong IT/Technical skills, knowledge, specifically excel skills

•          Finance payments and administration experience

•          Experience of dealing with high work volumes within tight deadlines

•          Development of skills and knowledge

Desirable:

•          Advanced excel skills

•          Accounts payable experience

Experience of finance related support or business support roles including numeracy

Competencies*:

Please choose a maximum of 6 most important competencies for the role from either the Staff Competency Framework (up to SO2) Leadership Competency Framework (PO1 and above) and list here in ranked order. Candidates will be asked to address these when making their application.

1.       Driving Success                                                                           4. Give support

2.       Planning and Organising                                                             5. Investigate issues/develop expertise

3.       Uphold Standards                                                                         6. Resilience

Knowledge*

1. Understanding of financial requirements of a local authority 

2. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel

3. Council processes and working practices

Qualification(s)*

Maths and English minimum level 2 or equivalent

Job Category : Financial

Location :Laurence House - Fourth Floor, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00
Salary: £18.51

Main purpose of job:  

To provide professional, customer focused, efficient and effective financial transactional services to a range of stakeholders.  To work with officers across the Council to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in operation including high volume and /or high value transactions. Ensuring all receipts or payments are dealt with professionally and in accordance with Audit recommendations and Financial Regulations.

Duties and responsibilities 

1          To contribute to a first class Financial Transactional Service processing payments coming in and going out of the Council. 

2          To be able to work to strict deadlines and timetables 

3          Responsible for making and receiving payments to/from a wide variety of debtors and creditors 

4          To contribute to the delivery of a wide range of financial processing functions by inputting data, validating data, analysing evidence and maintaining accurate and detailed records

5          To liaise with internal stakeholders across the Council (including, but not limited to, budget holders, team leaders and social workers) to ensure smooth running of the Financial Transactional Service 

6          To liaise with, and provide good customer service to, external stakeholders (including, but not limited to, foster carers, suppliers of goods and services, PPF providers and other debtors and creditors) to facilitate the payment of invoices and / or the collection of payments. This should include taking a proactive approach to resolving any discrepancies.

7          To control and report on sensitive financial data, understanding appropriate levels of confidentiality and to operate accordingly.

8          To carry out regular reconciliations of financial records

9          To be recognised as technically proficient on a wide range of financial systems including an understanding of system interfaces

Experience in processing invoice/payment request transactions. Use of ContrOCC (Liquid Logic), Oracle Financial/payables are preferable but not essential.  

Experience

Experience in financial processing within a large and complex organisation            

Experience of applying legislation, regulations and guidance (e.g. as relates to financial regulations, banking and accounting standards etc.)

Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders       

Experience of IT and e-payments systems                                          

Knowledge

Knowledge of cash and cheque handling procedures in a Local Government or similar environment.        

Understanding of Customer Care practices and service provision         

Advanced knowledge of how to use computerised financial information systems and standard software packages (e.g. Oracle, Axis, CONTROCC, Excel, Word, etc.).                                                                               

Appreciation of finance budgeting and accountancy at a level appropriate to the job.

An understanding of legislation, regulations and statutory requirements in relation to financial transactions and processing.

Aptitude

Ability to provide effective advice and support at a level appropriate to the grade to external agencies, clients and their representatives, to ensure compliance with legislation and statutory guidance and to promote financial best practice                                                                                                                      

Able to focus on attention to detail when required and also to understand some implications of potential courses of action

Able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development, ensuring that the technical knowledge and skills required to meet the demands of the post are kept up to date.

Ability to contribute to new systems and developments relating to the at least one of the following:  Oracle financials, Axis systems, prepaid card and Post Office PayOut payments and CONTROCC functions.                                              

Skills

High standard of written and oral communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from within and outside the Authority 

Ability to understand and apply complex legislation and guidance. 

Personal qualities

Ability to deal with a pressurised work environment and work to strict deadlines

Committed, flexible and enthusiastic.  Good at attention to detail and able to work quickly and accurately.

Physical Generally candidates must meet standard Lewisham requirements for the post.

Job Category : Technical

Location : Huyton Library, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.42

Purpose of the job

The Major Development Team will provide an enhanced service and dedicated

resource to key investors and developers. The team will help accelerate the delivery

of housing and economic growth schemes, to deliver innovative solutions that secure

delivery whilst proactively helping developers to bring forward stalled schemes.

The Major Development team will be responsible for the delivery of the Council’s

pipeline schemes for housing, transport and economic development, the

implementation of the three Town Centre masterplans whilst ensuring delivery of the

nine sustainable urban extensions. The team will manage and deliver the following

major programmes:

• Halsnead Garden Village

• Oakford East of Halewood

• Knowsley Lane

• Shakespeare North

• Kirkby Town Centre Regeneration programme

• Prescot Town Centre Regeneration programme

• Huyton Town Centre Regeneration programme

Duties and responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post

holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to

be undertaken.

1. To manage a varied major development caseload in the Major Development

team, consisting of the Knowsley’s most high profile and complex residential and

commercial development schemes. This includes:

• To apply advanced practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of

legislation, policy and practice relating to a varied and complex major

development caseload.

• To coordinate and analyse detailed plans and technical reports submitted in

support of development proposals.

• To undertake site visits to assess site conditions and context to fully inform

analysis of technical reports and development proposals.

• To liaise and consult with internal and external colleagues, and partner agencies,

including the analysis and synthesis of a range of detailed technical advice

relating to development proposals.

• To manage the negotiations and define with applicants the appropriate commuted

financial contributions and / or delivery of various mitigation and enhancements,

including scrutinising viability assessments, within the context of the Council’s

policy framework and ensuring the best outcome for the Council.

• To draft schedules and formulas for planning legal agreements ensuring the

timely and effective negotiation of and processing of significant S106 legal

agreements and Unilateral Undertakings in relation to planning decisions.

• To report directly to and brief the Council’s programme sponsors including the

Chief Executive, Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director on relevant

Development Management issues relating to the Major Development Programme.

• To produce high quality, detailed committee reports, making appropriate

recommendations, and to report directly to the Head of Planning Services for the

signing off of Planning Committee reports.


Skills, knowledge, experience etc.

1 Ability to embrace the values of KMBC, whilst providing

excellent customer care

2 Substantial experience at senior level in planning

development management including the assessment of Major

Planning applications, presenting at Planning Committee,

attending public meetings and experience of public appeals.

3 Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

with experience of contributing fully to a whole team approach

to planning decision-making.

4 Advanced knowledge of current legislation and best practice

in the assessment of major complex planning applications

including the adherence to national and local planning

legislation and other related technical disciplines. Knowledge

of the legislative and policy context within which the Major

Development Team will deliver.

5 Experience of caseload management and assessment, to

report on a variety of major planning applications

6 Experience of preparing evidence for planning appeals and

representing the Council either through written

representations or informal hearings.

A, I

7 Practical evidence of experience of and ability to support

landowners and developers to bring forward Development

from plan to delivery.

8 Experience of undertaking site investigations/ observations A, I

9 Experience of ability to analyse and interpret complex

technical specifications and issues

10 Experience of Planning Enforcement A, I

11 Ability to lead and motivate staff, within a culture of seeking

innovative problems solving and continuous improvement in

service delivery.

12 Practical experience of Performance Management and

Project Management tools and techniques to achieve

business objectives.

13 Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including

ability to resolve conflict in difficult situations

14 Ability to communicate effectively with elected members and a

range of partners, stakeholders and the community.

15 Excellent IT and presentation skills, including database and

Microsoft Office programmes.

16 Experience of negotiating and securing financial contributions

and off site improvement works from developers and drafting

terms of S106 and legal agreement to secure the commuted

sums and schemes of works

17 Ability to deploy high level organisation skills with ability to

work effectively to meet deadlines

Test

18 Flexible approach to work to meet the organisations and other

targets.

Qualifications

19 Degree in town and country planning or a closely related

subject.

20 Membership of (or eligible to join) RTPI. 

Health and safety

21 Ability to use equipment as instructed and trained 

22 Ability to inform management of any health and safety issues

which could place individuals in danger

Personal attributes and circumstances

23 Time management and personal organisational skills 

24 Political and organisational awareness 

25 A considerable commitment to flexibility, both in terms of

duties undertaken and the need to occasionally work outside

normal hours

26 An ability to keep a positive perspective and perform well

including during difficult situations

27 Driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

Job Category : Technical

Location : Huyton Library, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.42

The Major Development Team will provide an enhanced service and dedicated

resource to key investors and developers. The team will help accelerate the delivery

of housing and economic growth schemes, to deliver innovative solutions that secure

delivery whilst proactively helping developers to bring forward stalled schemes.

The Major Development team will be responsible for the delivery of the Council’s

pipeline schemes for housing, transport and economic development, the

implementation of the three Town Centre masterplans whilst ensuring delivery of the

nine sustainable urban extensions. The team will manage and deliver the following

major programmes:

• Halsnead Garden Village

• Oakford East of Halewood

• Knowsley Lane

• Shakespeare North

• Kirkby Town Centre Regeneration programme

• Prescot Town Centre Regeneration programme

• Huyton Town Centre Regeneration programme

• North Huyton Revive programme

Qualifications

RTPI accredited degree or equivalent qualification.

Membership of RTPI

Skills, knowledge, experience etc.

1 Ability to embrace the values of KMBC, whilst providing

excellent customer care

2 Substantial experience at senior level in planning

development management including the assessment of Major

Planning applications, presenting at Planning Committee,

attending public meetings and experience of public appeals.

3 Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

with experience of contributing fully to a whole team approach

to planning decision-making.

4 Advanced knowledge of current legislation and best practice

in the assessment of major complex planning applications

including the adherence to national and local planning

legislation and other related technical disciplines. Knowledge

of the legislative and policy context within which the Major

Development Team will deliver.

5 Experience of caseload management and assessment, to

report on a variety of major planning applications

6 Experience of preparing evidence for planning appeals and

representing the Council either through written

representations or informal hearings.

7 Practical evidence of experience of and ability to support

landowners and developers to bring forward Development

from plan to delivery.

8 Experience of undertaking site investigations/ observations 

9 Experience of ability to analyse and interpret complex

technical specifications and issues

10 Experience of Planning Enforcement 

11 Ability to lead and motivate staff, within a culture of seeking

innovative problems solving and continuous improvement in

service delivery.

12 Practical experience of Performance Management and

Project Management tools and techniques to achieve

business objectives.

13 Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including

ability to resolve conflict in difficult situations

14 Ability to communicate effectively with elected members and a

range of partners, stakeholders and the community

Qualifications

19 Degree in town and country planning or a closely related

subject.

20 Membership of (or eligible to join) RTPI. C, A

Health and safety

21 Ability to use equipment as instructed and trained 

22 Ability to inform management of any health and safety issues

which could place individuals in danger

Personal attributes and circumstances

23 Time management and personal organisational skills 

24 Political and organisational awareness 

25 A considerable commitment to flexibility, both in terms of

duties undertaken and the need to occasionally work outside

normal hours

26 An ability to keep a positive perspective and perform well

including during difficult situations

27 Driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

Job Category :Planning

Location : Brympton Way, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £36.2

5To work as part of the Council’s wider planning service, to process applications in particular relating to Children's Services as a fast track service.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Ty Elai, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.80

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

1.         To direct customers to self serve via the Councils website where applicable and if necessary, to assist the customer with this process

2.         To deal with Contact Centre enquiries in a productive manner within agreed processes and quality standards

3.         To maintain an up to date working knowledge of the services delivered through the Contact Centre

4.         To maintain good working relationships with other colleagues and divisions of the Council and outside organisations, on all matters that relate to customer service

5.         To support customers and manage expectations in regard to service standards relative to the enquiry

6.         To provide support to the wider Contact Centre where required

7.         To adhere to rota’s within the Contact Centre

8.         To liaise with back office functions to resolve customer enquiries/complaints

9.         The above list is an indication of the duties, which will normally be expected of this post. However, it is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are within the scope of the post

10.       The post may develop with changing working method and to address service priorities and the duties will be subject to reasonable change

11.       The Contact Centre also requires that employees work both flexibly and co-operatively to ensure service priorities are met.

To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Division’s Health & Safety Responsibilities document.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

EXPERIENCE    Of dealing with Customers

Of using a range of IT applications (including Microsoft suite)

Of interacting with colleagues            Of working in Contact Centres

COMPETENCIES           Administrators Competency Framework

1.         Working with Others  *Knows the role of other teams and individuals and uses this to help resolve Service Users’ issues

Supports other team members when required, particularly new team members

2.         Communicating Effectively     *Passes on accurate information to other service areas

Listens to others and actively checks their understanding 

3.         Meeting Customers' Needs    Focuses on resolving customer queries quickly

*Anticipates what else a customer might need, and provides them without being asked

Knows what issues they can resolve themselves and when to refer upwards

4.         Demonstrating Techinical Ability       Has a high level of accuracy and pays attention to details

*Understands data protection and doesn’t disclose private information inappropriately

5.         Achieving Results        Is always punctual and ready to start work on time

Takes initiative and can work without close supervision

*Prioritises tasks according to importance for the Council 

6.         Demonstrating Professionalism         Always demonstrates that they take pride in representing the Council

*Is resilient and works effectively under pressure 

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location : Multiple Locations, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30
Salary: £31.72

Job context

The building control service processes Building Regulation applications under the provisions of Section 91 and 92 of the Building Act 1984. All building work carried out should meet current building codes and regulation requirements. The building control department ensures that buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation. It is the responsibility of those carrying out the work to ensure that the provisions of the regulations are fully met. The role of Building Control is to check that they do so and ensure that corrective actions are taken when compliance has not been achieved.

The post holder will be competent in all building control and administrative matters ensuring that appropriate buildings meet the regulatory standards in safety, sustainability, accessibility, and design. They will initiate and assist with enforcement action to ensure delivery of the services obligations under the Building Act and associated legislation, whilst working within a highly competitive market.   In addition, the post holder will contribute to a strong and efficient performance culture with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction.

The building control service deals with reports of Dangerous Structures during normal working hours as well as out of office hours, along with the administration of Demolition Notifications, Initial Notice Applications, Competent Person Submissions and Exempt Enquiries on behalf of North Yorkshire Council.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted are indicative and may vary over time. The post holder is expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level, and scope of the post.  

Qualifications  â€¢          HND/Degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.

            â€¢          Student or Associate Member and working towards being a Corporate Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), CABE (Chartered Association of Building Engineers), CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) or equivalent

            â€¢          Chartered Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent.

            â€¢          Registered with the Building Safety Regulator to at least, or working towards, Class 1: Trainee Building Inspector as determined by the HSE Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF)

            â€¢          Registered with the Building Safety Regulator to at least, or working towards, Class 2: Building Inspector as determined by the HSE Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF)

Knowledge      â€¢          Demonstrate knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials

            â€¢          Good knowledge of Building Regulations, procedures and associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority

            â€¢          Good experience within Building Control dealing with a variety of different types of projects ranging from small domestic to relatively complex non-domestic/residential schemes.

            â€¢          Demonstrate a good understanding of local government services and procedures

Experience      â€¢          Experience of working within the construction industry in any of the various trades or professions

            â€¢          Experience of providing high standards of customer service across a range of diverse activities 

            â€¢          Highly effective written and oral communications skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.

Skills & Competencies â€¢          Technically competent individual who demonstrates logical methods of working, shows attention to detail and provides clear professional advice 

            â€¢          Ability to understand architects plans, compile reports and records and undertake site inspection work.

            â€¢          A range of good ICT skills including efficient keyboard use to produce own correspondence, email management, data input and use of relevant office programmes and software.

            â€¢          Good interpersonal/ people skills, self-motivated and a productive team player. 

            â€¢          Ability to work on your own initiative with supervision depending on competency level and complexity of task.

            â€¢          Well organised and with good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy and diligence

            â€¢          Able to influence in a positive manner and support others with new ways of working to ensure business objectives are achieved.

            â€¢          Energetic and driven individual that demonstrates a solid work ethic. 

Character        â€¢          Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

            â€¢          Ability to maintain good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, representing the Partnership in an effective and professional manner.

            â€¢          Committed to continuous personal development.

            â€¢          Confident and self-motivated with an aptitude to think laterally.

            â€¢          Confidence to challenge how things are done and offer solutions or alternatives in a constructive and personable way.

            â€¢          Commitment to the organisation’s aims and values for equal opportunities 

            â€¢          Actively pursuing personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance in the role, for the Team, Service and the Council 

            â€¢          Able to respond to changes in workload and changing priorities by carrying out the role in a flexible manner which may include working extended hours, at the beginning and/or end of the day. 

            â€¢          Additionally, on occasions, out of hours working may be required by agreement.

Availability / Locality / Mobility          â€¢          Ability to travel across the County

            â€¢          Ability to work in various locations which will require the post holder to work on sites across rough terrain, climbing ladders and entering trenches


BSR Class 2a and above

Locations -

Harrogate

Northallerton

Malton

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

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: £26.38

Building surveyors required for a project working with Align Property Services due to end March 2026.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, across the below locations. 

08:30 - 17:00 

Required to review housing stock, predominately across Selby, Harrogate and Richmondshire. 

Fully trained and qualified building surveys Please ensure candidates submitted are based in the North Yorkshire Area. This role is NOT remote.

Job Category : Technical - Property

Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £32.94

There is a need to recruit to this position initially on an Agency basis as it is critical in expediting the Council’s Capital programme of Health & Safety Compliance remedial works over the next 5 to 10 years across a range of various assets (eg. operational buildings, VCS, General Fund, Temporary Accommodation, Libraries).

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To be a key pivotal point of contact and coordination of support for young people who

are leaving care. The worker will be responsible for providing a flexible and reliable

connection to our young people. The leaving care worker is key in coordinating the

plans we make, and will lead on bringing together the resources available from other

agencies to ensure that young people transition to adulthood in a safe and healthy

manner. This role will involve direct work with young people, as well as working with

their network of peers and family, to ensure they achieve outcomes in line with their

individual plans, and the Councils Children in Care and Care Leavers Strategy

To support and challenge agencies, families, and young people’s wider relationships to

bring about lasting change to help drive improved outcomes for care leavers. If young

people choose not to work with the service, and are considered harder to reach, then it

is the role of the worker to utilise their skills to foster a connection to the young person

and bring together the right agencies and opportunities to enhance the life chances and

outcomes for care leavers.

To support young people 16 to 25, to move successfully through life, secure education,

training, employment, access stable accommodation, and to progress into adulthood as

a happy and healthy adult.

MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to

meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in

nature to) those listed below:

o 1 To work within policies, practices and procedures of Children’s Services

Directorate. To manage a caseload of young people and their families/network

within the appropriate level of responsibility including direct work with Children and

Young People. The Postholder will work in a multi-agency team in conjunction with

the Practice Supervisor/Team Manager and access support systems such as

supervision, appraisal and team meetings

o 2 Encourage and empower young people to participate in all decision making and

processes affecting their lives, and involve the peers and family with workers in this

process when appropriate

o 3 To work in partnership with young people and agencies ensuring professional

boundaries are set and maintained. To work alongside young people in devising

strategies and plans that will enable them to achieve and sustain positive

outcomes and live happy lives.

o 4 To work within the young person network and home to help them grow their own

strategies and abilities to live healthy lives. This may include practical household

tasks, ensuring access to education, training and employment and addressing any

risk or behavior that could lead to negative outcomes. This will be done in in

conjunction with appropriate partner agencies.

o 5 To offer a support and challenge approach with young people and their networks to

bring about change and grow positive opportunities in life.

To work across a broad age range within the network of people and professionals

which may include other adults and children.

May be required to work evenings and weekends as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Requirements Where identified* Essential Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent A Y

Demonstrate a good level of

knowledge and skills in the

Leaving Care arena (16 to 25)

Ability to produce and maintain

accurate records and reports. 

Ability to act as a Lead

Professional for a young where 

appropriate with responsibility for

the day-to-day implementation

and coordination of the young

person’s plan.

To be a key team player and

work closely with staff members

and specialist

workers from other agencies,

local authorities and

organisations.

The Postholder will need to

demonstrate they have the ability

to effectively engage with children

and young people, build

relationships which will enable

them to assess and intervene to

improve outcomes in relation to

educational attendance, anti-

social behavior, offending and

unemployment, health and well

being, safeguarding, life

aspirations and independence

skills

The Postholder will need to have a

broad understanding of a range of

legislation which affects children in

care and care leavers.

Ability to deliver a wide range of

support and interventions.

Driving licence and vehicle

available for work.

Commitment and understanding

of Health & Safety

Knowledge of child development.

Knowledge of Safeguarding and

risk management.

To have and demonstrate a

positive attitude to the promotion

of diversity and equal

opportunities.

Possess the ability to work

across different organisations’

cultures.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.14

MAIN PURPOSE: 

• To undertake all duties pertinent to the administration, inspection, investigation and enforcement of relevant licensing legislation and codes of practice, service plans and Council policy.

• To give advice and assistance to Councillors, Responsible Authorities, businesses and their agents and residents in matters related to environmental health in general and licensing law in particular .

• To undertake cross divisional work as required.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

•          To support the administration of all type of licensing applications dealt with by the licensing team

•          To undertake inspections of premises under the terms of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with the legal requirements in accordance with Council and Departmental policy.

•          To investigate relevant service requests in accordance with Divisional procedures and ensure that remedial action is undertaken.

•          Provide advice on licensing law and policy to Councillors, responsible authorities, businesses and their agents and residents. 

•          To assess the potential impact of licence applications and where necessary make written representations.

•          Prepare reports for Licensing sub Committee hearings as directed by the Lead Practitioner / Head of Service and attend hearings as necessary.

•          Prepare and sign licences/ registrations, correspondence and statutory notices within delegated responsibilities or pass to Lead Practitioner / Head of Service for signature.  

•          Work closely with all internal and external partners to actively promote the Licensing Objectives (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005), ensure compliance with the Councils polices and legal responsibilities and ensure compliance with licensing law in the Borough.

•          Prepare cases for legal proceedings in consultation with the Lead Practitioner / Head of Service and Legal Team.

•          Undertake relevant promotional work and talks to residents and organisations as required.

•          Act as subject lead for a designated area of work as directed by the Lead Practitioner (Licensing). 

•          Maintain a high level of knowledge in relevant specialist areas and to undertake further training as required.

•          Take part in the training and instruction of trainees in the specialist areas of responsibility.

•          To help formulate and participate in cross Divisional work as required.

•          Maintain a full and accurate record of work undertaken.

•          Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence.

•          Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

•          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•          Able to work within minimum supervision and use initiative.

•          Ability to organise workload.

•          Able to work well, both within a team and by themselves.

•          Has a flexible approach to work.

            KNOWLEDGE

•          Wide working knowledge of current Environmental Health legislation, especially the licensing law and associated technical subjects.

•          Knowledge of the broader licensing agenda such as the inspection and issuing of licenses to animal boarding establishments, beauty therapists would also be advantageous.

•          Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Environmental Health database software.

•          Good working knowledge of legislation and practices associated with the provision of an environmental health service.

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with relevant legislation, in a related area.  Experience of working within a local authority would be an advantage.

            QUALIFICATIONS

            Relevant qualifications to the work of Environmental Health and/or Licensing. 

            Diploma or degree in Environmental Health.

            Certificate of higher education in Licensing law        

            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•          Full Driving Licence for a car.

•          Flexible work arrangements and prepared to work out of normal office hours.

•          This post is likely to involve frequent face to face contact with dissatisfied and potentially aggressive persons and specialist Personal Protective Equipment may be directed to be worn.

•          Training and/or experience in dealing with aggressive people and difficult situation would be preferable.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 21.60

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.95

Trading Standards Officer with an emphasis on illicit tobacco investigations and the response to new vape legislation.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1.         Investigate complaints alleging breaches of legislation, following all reasonable lines of enquiry in bringing investigations to an appropriate, relevant conclusion.

2.         Compile reports of breaches in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and prepare case for Court and give evidence in Magistrates, County or Crown Court as necessary by liaising with solicitors or barristers.

3.         Prepare and participate in outreach activities relating to advice, education, information, and training to stakeholders.

4.         Carry out inspections of retail trade outlets, advise in respect of appropriate legislation and                            deal with infringements of the law as necessary.

5.         Maintain an up to date, appropriate working knowledge of legislation assigned to the service.

6.         Provide appropriate advice to consumers, businesses, partners and attend relevant meetings as the Divisional representative when required.

7.         Develop specialist skills in areas of agreed topics.

8.         Provide support to other officers where required. 

9.         Work within established departmental procedures

10.       Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department / Section.

Leadership and developing others     Be capable of organising and leading activities involving groups other than own team. Show exceptional ability in the management of complex investigations or a specialised field. Demonstrate high level of accountability and initiative to motivate others to reach desired goals. Demonstrate effective leadership skills, taking responsibility for complex pieces of work, influencing and inspiring others, as well as project and people management Practice at the highest level, demonstrating and maintaining expert-level functional and technical competencies in a core area of complex practice. Supervisory role with officer(s) at BR6-BR8. Depute for Trading Standards Manager.

Flexibility         Ability to adapt readily to change and strategic goals, communicate potential change to colleagues and senior staff.

Initiative          Identify opportunities to act without direction and help and encourage others to use own initiative in approaching situations or problems.

Professional and technical expertise  Hold the diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent or demonstratable exceptional expertise in a complex area. Experience of undertaking contentious and complex investigations of regional and national significance Practice at the highest level, demonstrating and maintaining expert-level functional and technical competencies in a core area of complex practice. Act as a consultant to others in team on specialist matters.

Customer Focus          Maintain clear communication with customers, respond to and process enquiries and complaints within local standards, keep customers informed and up to date about progress. Strive to exceed expectations of service and actively encourage continuous improvement. Contribute significantly to policy development and service improvement using customer feedback.

Influencing others       Identify and use a range of linked tactics to influence others using a style and approach appropriate to the interest and level of the organisation.

Planning and organisation      Achieve a high level of performance through effective planning, personal organisation, showing confidence in own skills and capability. Demonstrate ability to assess raw data, missing data and information to identify weaknesses and flaws in order to correct and improve.

Monitor other officers’ workloads, recommending improvements, advice and identifying training needs where appropriate. Experience in developing and documenting best practice policies and procedures.

Teamwork and co-operation  Work effectively in collaboration with others, demonstrating multidisciplinary awareness, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and building and maintaining relationships

Motivation and quality of works        Exceed individual work targets with no supervision and maintain a consistently high standard of work. Encourage others to improve performance by own example. Demonstrate a high level of experience in successfully managing own workload in a complex area of work.

Analytical thinking      Assess and advise senior staff on the impact and implications of change. Break down complex tasks into manageable parts and be able to report to members and senior staff clearly and efficiently in order that policy decisions can be properly made. Be able to recognise causes of events or consequences of action likely to impact the service. Experience in developing and documenting best practice policies and procedures.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.55

Working Pattern: Full time

Working arrangement: The expectation is that workers will be office based during duty week, the role is a mixture of office/hybrid but we are preferring office based but there is flexibility to work at home.

The candidate must be a car driver and be happy to drive around the western area of the county to fulfil the role requirement.  

The candidate MUST be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience working in direct employment within LA children’s social care in England to qualify for an agency /contractor assignment.

WSCC will not engage agency workers within the same region for a minimum of three months after they have left a substantive role within the region. 

We require at least two detailed practice-based references.

As a Children’s Social Worker you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk for vulnerable children and their families. You will be responsible for achieving positive change and improved outcomes by undertaking high quality assessments, care planning and, as appropriate, child protection investigations, to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible. You will ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with our policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

The candidate needs: 

- To be an experienced worker with at least 2/3 years experience.

 - Recent Front line – child protection work 

- Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk 

- Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs 

- Good multi agency working experience

Job Category : Children's Services

Location : Myle Cross Centre, Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £17.30

To support care experienced young people (16-25) within Lincolnshire and also out of county in order to help them achieve their aspirations and goals. To work with partner agencies, networks and young people to achieve this.

GENERAL

The postholder is required to take personal responsibility for contributing to organisational

transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both

internal and external customers, including the promotion and use of self–service to achieve maximum

cost effectiveness.

The postholder is expected to work to the Lincolnshire County Council Core Values and Behaviours and

to carry out the duties in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council policies.

Other Duties - The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder

may be required to undertake other duties within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should

not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the

general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.

Safeguarding -

. All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults

and if you are concerned you need to follow the Lincolnshire County Council Safeguarding Policy. In

addition employees working with children and vulnerable adults have a responsibility to safeguard and

promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work.

MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to

meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in

nature to) those listed below:

o 1 To work within policies, practices and procedures of Children’s Services

Directorate. To manage a caseload of young people and their families/network

within the appropriate level of responsibility including direct work with Children and

Young People. The Postholder will work in a multi-agency team in conjunction with

the Practice Supervisor/Team Manager and access support systems such as

supervision, appraisal and team meetings

o 2 Encourage and empower young people to participate in all decision making and

processes affecting their lives, and involve the peers and family with workers in this

process when appropriate

o 3 To work in partnership with young people and agencies ensuring professional

boundaries are set and maintained. To work alongside young people in devising

strategies and plans that will enable them to achieve and sustain positive

outcomes and live happy lives.

o 4 To work within the young person network and home to help them grow their own

strategies and abilities to live healthy lives. This may include practical household

tasks, ensuring access to education, training and employment and addressing any

risk or behaviour that could lead to negative outcomes. This will be done in in

conjunction with appropriate partner agencies.

o 5 To offer a support and challenge approach with young people and their networks to

bring about change and grow positive opportunities in life.

To work across a broad age range within the network of people and professionals

which may include other adults and children.

May be required to work evenings and weekends as required.

o 6 In partnership with young people and other agencies carry out whole network

assessment and plan to deliver interventions which minimise duplication but

coordinate/supplement the plans completed by partner agencies.

o 67 To establish and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and

voluntary agencies to ensure a high standard of service and support to young

people.

Requirements Where identified* Essential Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent A Y

Demonstrate a good level of

knowledge and skills in the

Leaving Care arena (16 to 25)

Ability to produce and maintain

accurate records and reports. A/I Y

Ability to act as a Lead

Professional for a young where A/I Y

appropriate with responsibility for

the day-to-day implementation

and coordination of the young

person’s plan.

To be a key team player and

work closely with staff members

and specialist

workers from other agencies,

local authorities and

organisations.

The Postholder will need to

demonstrate they have the ability

to effectively engage with children

and young people, build

relationships which will enable

them to assess and intervene to

improve outcomes in relation to

educational attendance, anti-

social behavior, offending and

unemployment, health and well

being, safeguarding, life

aspirations and independence

skills

The Postholder will need to have a

broad understanding of a range of

legislation which affects children in

care and care leavers.

Ability to deliver a wide range of

support and interventions.

Driving licence and vehicle

available for work.

Commitment and understanding

of Health & Safety

Knowledge of child development.

Knowledge of Safeguarding and

risk management.

To have and demonstrate a

positive attitude to the promotion

of diversity and equal

opportunities.

Possess the ability to work

across different organisations’

cultures.

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

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.


Qualifications

A degree in Town Planning or equivalent

qualification 

Membership of RTPI or eligible for membership 

Experience and achievements

Significant experience of planning policy and

development plan preparation 

Local Government experience 

Experience of giving evidence at Local Plan

examinations and/or public inquiries 

Experience of team management 

Experience of project management and managing

consultants 

Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of

planning legislation, policy and guidance 

Good understanding of relevant software packages 

Role required competencies and behaviours

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to prioritise and programme the work of the

team to meet deadlines 

Self-motivated and proactive 

Excellent people management skills 

Ability to think and act strategically 

Commitment to continuing professional development 

Corporately required personal qualities and behaviours

Innovative 

Supportive 

Flexible 

Positive 

Special requirements

Full driving licence 

Ability to work outside office hours to attend Councilmeetings and other events