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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38235 - £40718 D.O.E","publishDate":"2024-11-21T12:29:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0049c20a-d30f-4715-a0e8-8958319d33b9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"964e8de8-cf46-4428-a8fe-d9bc3952f969","title":"Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Kingsthorpe)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have opportunities within Obelisk and Southfields Care home which is Rated GOOD by CQC provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia, Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.</p>\n\n<p>Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p>\n\n<p>Our customers (Residents) are at the heart of what we do. 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We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p>\n\n<p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p>\n\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p>\n\n<p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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They conduct or support individual assessments and reviews of support plans (including risk assessments of both the customer and carer, in line with eligibility criteria to assess the dependency needs of the customer) or facilitate self-assessments, using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual. </p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>Are you committed and passionate about ensuring people have choice and control over their own care and support needs? Able to work in a person-centred manner with people that access to an Adult Social Care Worker. You will support a diverse group of individuals aged 16 and over, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mental health challenges, and physical disabilities. The role will involve promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and ensuring the well-being of our service users.</p>\n\n<p>Our services, identify their strengths, needs and networks to achieve the best outcomes for each person that promote wellbeing.  We aim to prevent, reduce, or delay the need for people to access statutory care and support, maximising independence, and wellbeing in a positive manner wherever possible, delivering the best outcomes for local people that is person- centred.</p>\n\n<p>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you’re hardworking and committed with enthusiasm for this role?</p>\n\n<p>Are you willing and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.</p>\n\n<p>•         You love a challenge and have an openness to learn.</p>\n\n<p>Have the passion to promote people’s strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practices. Proactive and can think creatively. Demonstrate problem solving abilities, working alongside people to enable them to find their own solutions.</p>\n\n<p>Do you exercise professional curiosity rather than accept things at face value or make decisions based on assumptions. Have up to date knowledge of legislation and demonstrable experience of delivering social care outcomes to people in need with good communication and IT skills.</p>\n\n<p>A degree or NVQ 4 or the ability to demonstrate knowledge gained through detailed practice and application for procedures in adult social care.</p>\n\n<p>You will be required to drive and have transport.</p>\n\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,288","publishDate":"2024-11-21T11:27:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a40439d8-4b6c-4d5d-9489-b8f9afa4fa96.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a358bdad-3f30-4b71-980b-8dde2d87463c","title":"Senior Carer/Shift Leader, Nights (Turnfurlong)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p> </p>\n\n<div class=\"video-embed-wrapper\"></div>\n\n<p>Turn Furlong (Kingsthorpe, Northampton), provide a new integrated health and social care model of care for people needing short term support upon discharge from hospital.</p>\n\n<p>The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. 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You will be responsible for managing and leading a shift, communicating with families and health professionals, acting in a timely manner to solve any issues. 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Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all queries and referrals from both internal and external sources receive prompt and appropriate responses. You will monitor various inboxes, process incoming data and referrals, and produce letters and reports while adhering to reporting timescales.</p>\n\n<p>Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records through data entry, preserving confidentiality at all times. As a welcoming face of the Family Hub, you will meet and greet families and partners, introducing them to the Family Hub programme and its activities, while encouraging their engagement and participation.</p>\n\n<p>You will support the team in developing and planning a timetable of engaging activities, ensuring all resources are accessible to families. Additionally, you will coordinate training events, courses, and parenting programmes both in-person and via online systems, providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure their success.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 - £27,103","publishDate":"2024-11-21T07:48:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7a0ecf15-2fe4-4699-8685-49c4ccf83771.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"35f6d1e0-6ce4-4741-9716-4263dd8e0561","title":"Pensions Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Pensions Service is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Operations team as a Pensions Officer for a fixed term post ending 28/02/2026. You will be performance focused and driven to provide excellent customer service. You must demonstrate a flexible approach to delivering all aspects of pension administration.<br>\n<br>\nWe are a very friendly team and there is plenty of opportunity for development within the Pensions Service.</p>\n\n<p>If you have any queries please contact: heather.page@westnorthants.gov.uk</p>\n\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply.</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The Pensions Officer role sits within the Operations Team & is responsible for pension administration tasks including processing benefit calculations, data input and validation, responding to queries from members, employers, pensioners and dependents, peer check colleagues’ casework, updating/processing member records with the relevant information.  This fast-paced customer facing role is critical to ensure casework is either dealt with immediately at the point of contact or is efficiently allocated to the appropriate casework team.</p>\n\n<p>Please see job description for further information about what this role involves.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You’ll need previous experience of working within the LGPS and ideally experience in a similar role. Your excellent communication skills and confidence with analysing pension issues and offering sound, reliable and professional information will enable you to explain clearly complex pension issues to non-specialists.</p>\n\n<p>You will be able to pay high attention to detail to ensure all tasks are processed efficiently and accurately in line with the LGPS regulations using a variety of MS Office and IT resources.</p>\n\n<p>Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.</p>\n\n<p>We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role.</p>\n\n<p>Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.</p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33369 - £36163","publishDate":"2024-11-19T17:20:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/076f1b40-b85d-45ae-b2cf-92028ae16a66.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bdd53e1f-5a6c-40aa-aec5-ae0a9afa6f72","title":"IT Business Analyst","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced IT Business Analyst to assist with a specific project to procure and implement an IT system across our Housing Service. 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People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £45175","publishDate":"2024-11-15T18:33:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cd709795-374e-4426-9b6e-c5a53e0d25be.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"99aa91bd-a364-4437-b6c1-2172d9d274b4","title":"Construction Project Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a highly motivated and enthusiastic Construction Project Manager with the competence (knowledge, experience, skills, personal attributes and attitude) to deliver its extensive and varied range of property refurbishment and new build construction projects. </p>\n\n<p>Some of these projects have multimillion pound budgets and have complexities that will significantly challenge the project manager in their delivery. </p>\n\n<p>The Construction Team is one of several that report to the Head of Works within the Assets & Environment Service which, in turn, sits within the Place, Economy & Environment Directorate.</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The work of delivering construction projects on corporate properties requires the Team to works with a range of clients from within the Council such as Education, Adult Services, Northampton Children’s Trust and external partners and tenants.   </p>\n\n<p>WNC delivers a high profile and wide-ranging capital programme to improve its existing assets portfolio and create new assets such as schools, commercial units and cycling & walking infrastructure to ensure effective and practical environments for the benefits of our community, frontline services and end users, some of which are vulnerable adults and children. </p>\n\n<p>Therefore, the role provides a high degree of job satisfaction through the creation of tangible social, economic and environmental benefits that contribute to the objectives and priorities in the Council’s Corporate Plan and are inherent in many of the projects being delivered.  An understanding of the impacts of projects on carbon emissions and the need to minimise those is required as the Council moves towards its target of Net Zero by 2030. </p>\n\n<p>The size of the programme differs from year to year, but typically value will be in the region of £150 million per annum.</p>\n\n<p>The role requires the management of multiple projects to deadline, and the successful candidates will be able to prioritise workload from the brief through to delivery on time and within budget. This will include the use of the Council’s Project Management Methodology (PPM) to produce Project Initiation Documents and Business Cases and will include procurement, co-ordinating design teams, managing programmes and regular reporting on progress using Highlight Reports. </p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You will be competent in budget management and organisational skills to ensure that construction project documentation/systems are maintained. </p>\n\n<p>Strong communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners, possess sound judgement and a high degree of personal accountability. </p>\n\n<p>The role requires excellent risk identification and management skills and the recording and sharing of lessons learned. </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,194 - £55,943","publishDate":"2024-11-15T08:23:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d2e46466-b0b9-4dfd-a815-b300a638e382.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4be9777a-5628-4049-95a1-7508d72a5a87","title":"Programme & Project Support Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking a dedicated <strong>Project and Programme Support Officer (PPSO)</strong> to provide essential support for programme and project management. </p>\n\n<p>This role will be pivotal in delivering comprehensive assistance, including software support, guidance on project tools (MS Project and others), and the promotion of best practices in project management.</p>\n\n<p>The PPSO will play a key role in ensuring consistent and effective project governance, helping our teams to define, monitor, and report on project progress with clarity and efficiency.</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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We have multiple training and development opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in this role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We offer flexible working and as local government experience is not essential, we encourage those new to legal work, looking to change sector or return to work after a career break to apply.</p>\n\n<p>For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams\">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a> or contact Nicki Agalamanyi, Head of Legal (Corporate) on 07901 931853 for a confidential discussion.</p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. 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With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with. </p>\n\n<p>For more information please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion.  </p>\n\n<p>Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.  Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages. </p>\n\n<p>Join us at our Eventbrite events to hear from guest speakers, including team members who have progressed through internal promotions and mentoring partnerships, as well as some of our dedicated mentoring partners.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Lunchtime event. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30 - 13:15 GMT: </strong></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-northants-council-legal-department-careers-information-event-tickets-1075495328479?aff=oddtdtcreator\">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-northants-council-legal-department-careers-information-event-tickets-1075495328479?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></p>\n\n<p><strong>Evening event. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48378 - £51571","publishDate":"2024-11-08T15:03:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bec008ff-5204-4f66-9d08-379f44eb0355.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"00f87947-32ba-4c47-b048-4530f9b2847f","title":"Data Architect","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for an experienced Data Architect for an 18-month fixed-term contract to act as the vital link between our business teams to understand what we need to do, our technology teams to drive the right strategic technology decisions for the Council and our Transformation teams to make that a reality.</p>\n\n<p>We want to be the leading local council in digital innovation. To achieve this, we need the right people inputting into the technology roadmap, ensuring the technology strategy is aligned to the business strategy.</p>\n\n<p>The ideal candidate will have recent experience of implementing data standards, data governance, data principles and policies into another government organisation. You would have a prior experience in data modelling and translating complex data problems into data designs. You would have a working knowledge on reference and master data management, metadata management as well as data quality assessment and experience. You would be versed in data profiling and source systems analysis. Is this you? 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>As the Data Architect you will design data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation and support the Council’s services. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver the data management strategy ensuring this aligns with WNC policies and Data Architecture Principles.</p>\n\n<p>You will be supporting to deliver a vast portfolio of work supporting key strategic projects in parallel to fixing data foundations as well as translating the organisations data strategy into designs, working closely with various business areas, understanding their data needs and future integration.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Day to day, your job will look like:</strong>  </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>YOU are the Lead Consultant for Data Architecture when engaging with senior stakeholders including up to Director Level across the business. You need to get under the skin of their service provision and ensure that the data architecture is aligned to their service goals and needs.</li>\n\t<li>You are producing the data architecture artefacts as required to model and document the business area you are supporting.</li>\n\t<li>Thinking about what is best for the organization you will balance the needs of the stakeholders and the most efficient data architecture.</li>\n\t<li>Contribute to and help maintain the Enterprise Architecture repository of information.</li>\n\t<li>Collaborate with the Enterprise and Solution Architects as well as the Information Governance Team to ensure seamless working practices and collaboration.</li>\n\t<li>Lead on data governance and production of data architectural principles, roles, policies and standards.</li>\n\t<li>Mentor and develop junior architects in the team.</li>\n\t<li>Being a proactive thinker, do-er and challenger, so that we can do our best work.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>Ideally you will have previous experience as a Data Architect or Solution Architect with experience of operating in a large and complex organisation. You would have a prior experience in data modelling and translating complex data problems into data designs. You would have a working knowledge on reference and master data management, metadata management as well as data quality assessment and experience. Demonstrable experience in data profiling and source systems analysis.</p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63510 - £66561","publishDate":"2024-11-08T10:03:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/99eebb5c-2b21-470d-8692-5edd23ee64f4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b47842a-b9e2-45e7-98ca-03a74a4101af","title":"Business Support Officer (Housing)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>To provide efficient administrative support within the Housing and Communities service, aiding in homelessness and temporary accommodation functions for service users and management. This role reports to Service Managers and Heads within Housing and Communities, under the Communities and Opportunities Directorate at West Northamptonshire Council.</p>\n\n<p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Basic DBS check. </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>We are seeking a dedicated Support Officer to join our team and provide essential administrative services that ensure the smooth and effective operation of our department. This role is vital in supporting our mission to deliver quality services, especially in responding sensitively to vulnerable individuals and families.</p>\n\n<p>In this position, you will perform a full range of administrative duties, including word processing, filing, and maintaining organised recording systems. A significant part of your role will involve handling telephone enquiries and complaints with empathy and professionalism, particularly in cases involving vulnerable clients. </p>\n\n<p>The role also involves managing a range of customer and partner enquiries, including overseeing multiple mailboxes, taking ownership of issues, and collaborating with colleagues to resolve enquiries efficiently.</p>\n\n<p>You will maintain and accurately input data into a variety of databases and spreadsheets to support the department in completing government statistical returns and in performance monitoring. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will monitor and track complaints, ensuring they are appropriately allocated to officers within the team for resolution. Additionally, you will use the Council’s Financial Management System (ERP Gold) to raise orders, verify the accuracy of invoices, and receipt goods, as well as obtain quotes and support procurement processes in line with Council policies.</p>\n\n<p>Supporting the team’s goal of excellent customer service, you will assist with the management, collation, and monitoring of customer satisfaction data specifically for resettlement schemes. This role requires a highly organised, proactive professional who is adept at handling sensitive information, has a keen eye for detail, and is able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>The ideal candidate will have strong organisational, communication, and presentation skills, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to engage comfortably with clients to offer advice. They should work well under pressure with minimal supervision, effectively manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.</p>\n\n<p>Proficiency in accurate data handling across systems and spreadsheets, along with solid written and numeracy skills, is essential. Familiarity with Office 365 (including Teams and OneDrive) is preferred, or a willingness to complete training during the probation period.</p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 - £27,103","publishDate":"2024-10-30T08:15:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9f75450b-aeff-4874-8326-d0b48eecc6ff.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bac69292-3360-4bd0-9d8e-b48f7a3dedf7","title":"Financial Assessment Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting permanent opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council</p>\n\n<p>The Finance Operations service is seeking to recruit a Financial Assessment Team Leader to join the Financial Assessment Team. 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£33369 - £36163

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