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You will be a motivated person with commercial waste experience to help retain and obtain new commercial waste customers within the London Borough of Newham. You will be able to advise business owners of their responsibilities in relation to storage and disposal of commercial waste and recycling and obtain new business where possible in accordance with the current waste legislation and current pricing schedule.</p> <p>You will be responsible for achieving revenue objectives through customer retention, and you will liaise with existing and new customers to provide advice and services where required. </p> <p>The main focus of the post is to provide a high level of customer service to our commercial customers, face to face, on the phone and in writing. 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We need people:</p> <ul>\n<li>To support the Council’s vision and resilience agenda by providing a wide range of best in class front line services within customer services.</li> <li>To support the ethos of ‘right first time’ within customer services. </li> <li>To support the overall delivery of excellent customer care by working in conjunction with the customer services team to provide high quality service during opening hours.</li> <li>To answer calls from Newham residents about a range of Services providing signposting guidance and support and resolving queries at first point of contact.</li> <li>To assist with admin support as and when required to further enhance resident experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>In our quest for excellence in delivering services to the public we are looking for outstanding and enthusiastic individuals who are professional, bright, committed, flexible, and innovative, with great customer care skills. Previous experience of working in a contact centre or similar customer focused organisation is preferred but not essential. You must have excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, and a genuine desire to offer the highest level of customer services to the residents in Newham.</p> <p>So if this is you, and you're sure, then take a look at our website and consider becoming part of a team that's proud to serve Newham’s Residents every day ... and always with a smile.</p> <p>The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equal opportunities in both services to the community and the employment of our staff and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. All staff must be able to demonstrate practical examples of how they have implemented equal opportunities.</p> <p>If you pride yourself on providing excellent customer service and wish to receive the associated rewards then we would like to hear from you.</p> <p>Successful candidates are expected to attend the induction and training and will not be granted leave during this period.</p> <p>https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/7972/customer-services-advisor </p> <p>Closing date: 31st October 2024</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=d3352de6222e142531db65d034adc643&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £34,999","publishDate":"2024-10-24T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/600d2c79-7b84-4057-8f48-bcfa4f04d7b6.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"534aebb9-642f-4527-aaf1-1fc93d230561","title":"Parking Development Officer","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Car Pound, 585-593 Commercial Road, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Tower Hamlets is one of the capital’s most diverse boroughs and home to the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, historic riverfront at Wapping and vibrant places like Brick Lane, Shoreditch, and Whitechapel - all in just eight square miles. We have just moved into our fantastic brand-new offices in Whitechapel (The old Royal London Hospital)</p><p>We have one of the fastest growing populations along with being the most densely populated in the UK with more homes being built here than almost anywhere else. Our economy has the third largest output in the UK with 291,000 employees working for 16,925 businesses.</p><p>The Council is a place of rapid change with the highest rates of housing growth in the country and has in recent years had amongst the highest levels of business growth and the highest levels of deprivation nationwide. We embrace the responsibilities that come with a borough of our size, population, geography, and profile. We are a council where people make things happen.</p><p>This mix of old and new, combined with award winning parks, international cultural destinations, world class learning institutions in the UK, makes Tower Hamlets one of the most popular places to live, work, study and visit.</p><p>Tower Hamlets is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to assist in the review of current parking controls and the delivery of new parking schemes and amendments. The successful applicant will be able to communicate effectively and prepare plans and reports for approval. They will also be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of parking legislation and Traffic Management Orders.</p><p>This will be a challenging but rewarding position at the heart of the council that will suit a motivated individual with experience in Parking or Highways related services. Essential to this post is the applicants ability to demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to deal with the many issues raised by our residents and businesses. In return, they will gain valuable experience of managing a range of parking schemes and projects from feasibility through to implementation.</p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,855 - £46,053","publishDate":"2024-10-24T10:48:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/080153e9-6dc3-45cc-92f6-070ebe9f7dfe.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d3e6475-ebdd-4f19-9810-cd51abbbdd29","title":"Performance & Intelligence Analyst","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Do you want to begin or step up your career in performance management working in an influential and challenging role?</p>\n<p>Do you want to make a real difference to the performance of Medway Council and the lives of our children, young people and adults?</p>\n<p>Do you want to support heads of service and senior managers?</p>\n<p>Do you want to work with managers who are committed to your development?</p>\n<p>Do you want to be part of a team that supports its members to achieve outstanding results, through a learning culture?</p>\n<p>Specialising in Adults Social care data the post holder will be heavily involved ongoing improvement journey of Adults social care in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>What we need:</strong></p>\n<p>Enthusiastic people with strong Microsoft Office skills. These should include advanced Excel skills. </p>\n<p>Determined people who have a track record of delivering data quality and information governance.</p>\n<p>Independent people who can innovate.</p>\n<p>Team players who can show how they have supported colleagues to meet demands and challenges, especially in times of change.</p>\n<p>Strong communicators who can advise and influence at all levels of local government.</p>\n<p>A working knowledge of SQL, Power BI and statistical analysis is advantageous as is experience of Social Care data, Statutory Returns and or Education</p>\n<p>The role is classed as Hybrid, combining working from home and some days based in our Chatham offices. Applications are welcomed from non Medway based candidates.</p>\n<p><strong>This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered </strong><strong>(please state this on your application).</strong></p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-23T09:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-06T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5549dee0-e664-4ff3-813e-cae5ff64dd58.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9da6308f-290f-4db2-9514-046a699e94f0","title":"Accessibility Specialist","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>As an Accessibility Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring our digital products and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.</p>\n<p>You will provide detailed understanding of accessibility guidelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, conduct audits, and champion accessibility throughout the organisation.</p>\n<p>You will help us ensure that websites and digital products managed by the Digital Team remain legal and compliant.</p>\n<p>Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please email jade.selby@medway.gov.uk </em></p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,935 - £41,614 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-23T08:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-13T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ceffd2fe-1a95-4b53-9523-fcb304476038.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6536f7f3-9f1a-4988-803e-5c53d340f6f0","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer (Twilight)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"The Whitehouse, Chatham Waterfront Bus Station, Globe Lane, Chatham","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Working as a member of the parking services team, the post holder will be a front line operative for the council assisting members of the public with information, offering advice and guidance on parking restrictions. Ensuring correct use of both off-street and on-street parking spaces, in accordance with the relevant Parking Orders and Traffic Management Act 2004. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) will also be required to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parking in contravention of the parking regulations, which may incur some negative verbal interaction. Written reports will need to be completed by the post holder recording details of any incidents.<br><br>On a daily basis CEO's will walk their allocated route, which could be up to 10/12 miles, assessing road signage and road lining for compliance purposes; informing their supervisor of any issues or concerns.<br><br>CEO's must ensure all incidents are brought to the attention of the Supervisor immediately – providing written statements and reports. They may also need to attend court or adjudication panels when required, as well as to submit evidence when called upon.<br><br>Medway Council's equipment procedures must be adhered to – ensuring that all equipment is given due care and protection, daily start of shift checks should be carried out for faults and damaged equipment to be immediately reported to the Supervisor.<br><br>CEO's will be required to assist with the clearing of snow from Medway car park surfaces as directed, if the weather inhibits the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices.<br><br>The post holder will work on a shift pattern basis to ensure that the parking service is operational 7 days per week, from 07:00am - 01:00am hours. Working hours will be permanent twilight shifts- 20 hours per week, between 9pm to 1am, covering Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)<br><br>A uniform is required to be worn for this role at all times. This should be worn and used in a professional manner. Staff are responsible for their own uniforms and this remains the property of Medway Council.<br><br>The post holder must have a Full UK Driving Licence for both manual and automatic vehicle and must be willing to drive.<br><br>Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required.<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. 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All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. 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You will also support the line manager with the monitoring of enquiries, applications and the Stage 1 process.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England </p>\n<p>Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working with children and families</p>\n<p>A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.</p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <strong><a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent benefits package</a></strong> including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"ui-provider vw b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\">Salary - social worker <strong>£36,643</strong> to <strong>£39,958</strong> per annum or experienced social worker <strong>£39,959</strong> to <strong>£43,646</strong> per annum</span></li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">Market Allowance</a> - social worker/experienced social worker <strong>£3,000</strong> per annum (paid monthly in 12 equal payments)</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">Retention Payment</a> - <strong>£2,000</strong> per annum (paid in April following 2 years’ service with Medway Council) </li>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact George Layzell, Service Manager on 01634 333006 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeItMedway?src=hashtag_click\"><strong>#MakeItMedway</strong></a></p>\n<p><em>This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.</em></p>\n<p>Our organisation:</p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p>Important Information-</p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care.</strong><br><br><em><strong>Where is Medway?</strong></em><br><br>Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership.<br><br>Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary.<br><br><em><strong>The post</strong></em><br><br>We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within our generic locality teams. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service.<br><br>The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. <br><br>Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br>There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week.<br><br><em><strong>Making you feel valued</strong></em><br><br>We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.<br><br><em><strong>Our Offer</strong></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Assisted car purchase scheme</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\" href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>Our organisation </strong></em><br><br>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting managers call 01634 331272 to arrange this.</em><br><br><strong>Important Information-</strong><br><br><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</strong><br><br>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. 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