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We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Should you have any queries please contact Mrs S Barnes at the College on </strong><a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> <strong>or 01344 421122</strong>. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered. </div>\n<div><strong> </strong></div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 14 FEBRUARY 2025.</strong></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS (Fringe) PLUS TLR 1C £14,289 (for fully qualified SENDCo)","publishDate":"2025-01-27T08:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/73669e1e-bef9-488d-aa43-32b9e1cc56a8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cb9858ac-47f8-4f91-9053-f81504ead6c9","title":"(Part Time) SEN Support Assistant - Southcote Primary School","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>12 hours and 10 minutes per week - 8:30am and 3:20pm Wednesday and Fridays (2 days a week) - Term time only plus inset days<br><br>Would you like to work in a Special Educational Needs Resource within a mainstream Primary School, we are looking to expand our provision at Southcote Primary School.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>SEN Support Assistant – Eagle Class/Foundation at Southcote <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>Primary <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>School to start ASAP<br><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p><em>Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching Careers through this programme.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning</li>\n<li>Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents</li>\n<li>Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular</li>\n<li>Have a good standard of spoken and written English</li>\n<li>Have specialist skills / training in areas of Special Educational Needs</li>\n<li>Passionate about working with children with SEN</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity.  We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.<br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Application packs can be downloaded from the school website - <a href=\"https://www.southcoteprimary.co.uk\">https://www.southcoteprimary.co.uk</a>.</strong><br><br></p>\n<p><strong>Applications considered on receipt and successful applicants will be invited for interview.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You’ll be joining a motivated team focussed on tenancy sustainment, improving our estates and reducing rent arrears.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>As a Senior Area Housing Manager, you’ll need to demonstrate how you can effectively manage, develop and motivate your team to achieve key performance measures, and must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve enquiries and complaints.</p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>have experience of managing housing officers covering performance management, team development and service improvement.</li>\n<li>be able to deal with difficult situations involving clients with complex needs to provide appropriate outcomes</li>\n<li>have excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>\n<li>be good at managing conflicting priorities and be able to work in a pressurised environment</li>\n<li>be committed to safeguarding children and adults</li>\n<li>A qualification in housing is desirable but not essential</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You’ll also manage casework for high level rent arrears cases progressing cases and presenting them in County Court as necessary, working closely with our inhouse Tenancy Support Officer and benefits department.</p>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>You’d be working within our Tenancy Services Team within the Housing Services and Business Development Department, committed to providing a high quality and professional landlord service, taking fair and proportionate action to ensure that tenancy obligations are met and being the trusted point of contact for our customers.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council jobs website and Latest vacancies – Runnymede Borough Council.</a></p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Daniel Lloyd, Head of Tenancy Services by emailing daniel.lloyd@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Monday 3 February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. 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Our Communications team is three people including this role so your input will be crucial and valued. You’ll work across social media, intranet management, newsletters, campaigns, press releases, video production and more. Working quickly and accurately, changing priorities and being a genuine team player and contributor are vital.</p>\n<p>In return you’ll receive support and training to fine tune your skills, develop knowledge of the sector and use the platforms we operate every day, as well as to develop confidence and people management ability.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>The role would suit someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoys working at the centre of an organisation and is confident giving advice, thinking on their feet and making recommendations, as well as providing and receiving constructive feedback.</li>\n<li>Likes a fast-paced environment, is adaptable and interested in both internal and external communications.</li>\n<li>Is experienced in Meta Business Suite, SharePoint, Teams and LinkedIn.</li>\n<li>Can handle a wide and varied workload and operates at consistent high standards.</li>\n<li>Thinks creatively about how to tell stories and writes or creates content across multiple channels.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working, generally 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please submit your application via Jobs Go Public, including your CV and covering letter/personal statement. The personal statement can be up to 1,500 words and should set out:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>examples of how you meet the job description and person specification,</li>\n<li>why you want to work in local government communications,</li>\n<li>what you could bring to the team and what you hope to gain from this job, and</li>\n<li>examples of previous work you are particularly proud of.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Monday 3rd February 2025 at 11.59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: 13 and 14 February in person in Addlestone, Surrey.</strong></p>\n<p>If you are selected for interview you will be expected to bring a portfolio of original print or digital work which demonstrates your skills and abilities.</p>\n<p>If you would like to chat informally and confidentially about this role, contact Peter Le Riche, Head of Communications, Runnymede Borough Council via LinkedIn.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,573 - £40,607","publishDate":"2025-01-24T11:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/260925ab-06aa-4dd5-8c3a-b342ae1862e7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25b6aeaa-254d-4725-a51f-2a8261e17f96","title":"Assistant Ranger with Apprenticeship","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Westmorland Park","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us in an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Ranger. This vital role is ideal for someone passionate about conservation and nature, and keen to develop skills in the sector. 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We are entrepreneurial and flexible, motivated in our work across our award-winning green spaces, and are always learning, passionate about developing skills and experience within the sector.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out seasonal work on the borough’s planted trees, including planting, watering and maintenance.</li>\n<li>Assisting the wider team with the delivery of biodiversity projects, to include heathland management, coppicing, meadow management etc, and assisting with general site maintenance, to include fencing, installation of site furniture, minor repairs and vegetation control.</li>\n<li>Develop and sustain positive working relationships with site users, local residents, volunteers, groups and individuals.</li>\n<li>Carry out play area maintenance to include cleaning of safety surfacing, minor repairs.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme of learning which may require travel and 2 blocks of 1-week residential learning.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An exciting opportunity to study a Level 4 Apprenticeship</li>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time). </p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.  Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 14th February 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Charlie McNish, Lead Ranger</p>\n<p>Tel.: 07733301309</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years due to funding regulations.</strong></p>\n<p>No agencies please. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,733 - £25,889 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2025-01-24T11:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/33956511-a48d-4694-8aa7-c360d2b4879b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45faa3b9-ff5a-4bc8-81f6-f5c9f43bf0d3","title":"Revenues and Benefits Support Officer","employer":"Surrey Heath Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Grade                        SH03</strong></p>\n<p>Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. 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A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Closing date: Midday 7<sup>th</sup> February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: 13<sup>th</sup> February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contact details</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Malcolm Watts, Recovery Team Leader on 01276 707154, <a href=\"mailto:Malcolm.watts@surreyheath.gov.uk\">Malcolm.watts@surreyheath.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment</strong></p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are also open to conversations about flexible working on many of our roles, so please feel free to ask us about working patterns during the recruitment process.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,318 - £27,759 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-24T10:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ceb0f90b-07e1-4ae7-8a00-9f7c83673182.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"24b48a49-5e77-4a64-b062-2cd389179170","title":"IRL Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Heatherfields, New Haw","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager</strong></p>\n<p>£27,079 - £29,6963 per annum pro rata</p>\n<p>25 hours per week Monday – Friday</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and empathetic person to join our Housing team.</p>\n<p>As an IRL Manager you will deliver a high quality service to residents in one of our five Independent Retirement Living Housing schemes in New Haw. You will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for residents whilst promoting independence and encouraging social engagement. You will be the key contact for residents to assist with their enquiries and be responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive environment.</p>\n<p>You will develop social activities at the scheme; build professional relationships with residents, their families and the Council’s partner agencies; and work within the tenancy services team to delivery an excellent service and contribute to the improvement of customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>enjoy working with people and developing successful professional relationships with tenants, colleagues and external agencies.</li>\n<li>have excellent communication skills, as the role requires you to liaise with residents, their families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure their individual needs are met.</li>\n<li>understand the needs of older people so you can provide support, advice, assistance and promote choices to enable residents to continue to live independently within their local community.</li>\n<li>be able to work on your own and use your initiative to deal with difficult situations, and work as part of a wider IRL and tenancy services team</li>\n<li>be familiar with safeguarding and domestic abuse procedures</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>You will be working within our tenancy services team within the housing directorate, committed to providing a high quality and professional landlord service, delivering estate services and providing excellent customer services.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council jobs website and Latest vacancies – Runnymede Borough Council.</a></p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Donnalyn Dunn, Senior IRL Manager by emailing <a href=\"mailto:donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk\">donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 9 February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. 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As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Leadership pay scale, points L19 - L23 (£78,926 - £86,904)","publishDate":"2025-01-24T09:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-10T11:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c95b4b80-2ad7-42f2-af85-dc952bac0214.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3d8d0187-b3d0-43aa-af79-6a4f7dbe91f7","title":"Voids and Lettings Team Leader","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Voids and Lettings Team is responsible for the management and letting of void social housing properties. 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Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The Housing Needs Service is looking for an experienced, highly professional, and enthusiastic individual to lead our Voids and Lettings Team. 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As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious</strong> - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way</p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading</strong> - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an individual with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The ideal candidate will be someone who can constructively challenge and re-engineer existing business practices while managing change, demonstrating strong team working abilities and a high degree of self-motivation and initiative. They will be a visible leader, with strong negotiation skills.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The ability to analyse complex issues, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions is essential, along with a strategic mindset and a vision for addressing corporate issues. A commitment to continuous improvement, delivering high-quality services, and maintaining high standards of Equal Opportunities and Customer Care is required. Additionally, the candidate will have strong IT and keyboard skills.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/\">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information on this position please contact Kasana Shallow, Operations Manager – Housing Needs at <a href=\"mailto:Kasana.Shallow@reading.gov.uk\">Kasana.Shallow@reading.gov.uk</a>  <span> </span>  </p>\n<p><br>Closing Date: Sunday 9<sup>th</sup> February 2025</p>\n<p>Interview Date: To be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. 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Teacher Assistant

Crowthorne CE Primary School

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BG J 3 £12.45 per hour

Crowthorne C of E Primary School, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Landshare Manager - part-time, 18 hrs p/w

Bracknell Forest Council

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£19.18 per hour

Bracknell Forest (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

HLTA - Humanities

Edgbarrow School

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£29,799 (Full time equivalent salary inclusive of fringe allowance), £24,166 per annum (Actual salary for weeks/hours worked inclusive of fringe allowance)

Edgbarrow School, Grant Road, Crowthorne (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Planning Intern (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Wokingham Borough Council

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£23,656 per annum

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Horticultural Assistant - part-time, 21 hrs p/w

Bracknell Forest Council

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£13.70 per hour

Bracknell Forest (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Business Support Assistant - Property and Public Health

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell Forest Council logo

£29,799 - £35,020 FTE inclusive of £706 London Weighting Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

SENDCo

Garth Hill College

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MPS (Fringe) PLUS TLR 1C £14,289 (for fully qualified SENDCo)

Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

(Part Time) SEN Support Assistant - Southcote Primary School

Reading Borough Council

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£7,680 to £9,197 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Room Leader - Caversham Nursery School

Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council logo

£27,269 to £30,060 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Capital Works Surveyor

Woking Borough Council

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Salary circa £39,718 plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,241 and a vehicle allowance of up to £2,600

Woking (Hybrid) (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Senior Surveyor - Estates Management

Bracknell Forest Council

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£52,110 - £57,688 FTE (inclusive of 10% Market Premia and £706 London Weighting)

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

HLTA - English

Edgbarrow School

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£29,799 per annum (Full time equivalent salary inclusive of fringe allowance), £6,905 per annum (Actual salary for weeks/hours worked inclusive of fringe allowance)

Edgbarrow School, Grant Road, Crowthorne (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Senior Area Housing Manager

Runnymede Borough Council

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£40,212 - £48,915

Runnymede Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Senior Communications Officer

Runnymede Borough Council

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£36,573 - £40,607

Runnymede Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Assistant Ranger with Apprenticeship

Bracknell Forest Council

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£24,733 - £25,889 inclusive of London Weighting

Westmorland Park (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Revenues and Benefits Support Officer

Surrey Heath Borough Council

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£24,318 - £27,759 per annum

Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

IRL Manager

Runnymede Borough Council

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£27,079 - £29,6963 per annum pro rata

Heatherfields, New Haw (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Headteacher

Sandy Lane Primary School

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Leadership pay scale, points L19 - L23 (£78,926 - £86,904)

Sandy Lane Primary School, Sandy Lane, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Voids and Lettings Team Leader

Reading Borough Council

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£42,708 - £45,718

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Early Years Practitioner - Blagrave Nursery School

Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council logo

£21,228 to £23,350 pro rata for part time

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

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